Every week, Michael and Nohemi Palomino drive three hours into the mountains with muddy terrain and no clear roads. Some days, due to landslides, they’re not sure if they’ll arrive at the village, but God always makes a way. 

“What would you like Jesus to do for you?” The Palominos asked children at the local school. The children raised their hands and answered: 

“For my dad to come back.”  
“For him to help me with school.”  
“For no more fighting at home.”  
“For my family to know Jesus.”  

It’s with hearts full of gratitude that we share what God is doing through your prayers and support in Varginha, Florianópolis, and Curitiba, Brazil. These aren’t just cities on a map—they are fields where the seeds of faith are taking root, growing into thriving communities of Christ-followers. Here are just a few glimpses of the Kingdom work unfolding:

The Compassion Ministries in Brazil are focused on preventing and rescuing people living on society's margins. Operating in the old downtown area of São Paulo, in the region known as Crackland, many lives are devastated by marginalization and poverty.

Brothers and sisters, servants of Jesus Christ, may the peace of God that surpasses all understanding be with each one of you. I hope that all of you and your families are doing well, enjoying health and fellowship with our good God.

THE VISION OF SARA - The SARA Institute is a ministry focused on the personal needs of pastors, reaching pastors of various denominations and confessions. Its strategy is organic and has led to the formation of regional groups spread throughout the country of Brazil. These regional groups are led by volunteer coordinators. In August, we will hold a retreat for the coordinators of the regional groups, who are the outstretched arm of SARA to reach, care for, and mentor pastors in different regions of the country. At the retreat, coordinators are listened to, informed, cared for, and encouraged. A retreat of coordinators is extremely strategic for the SARA Institute because the operation of this blessed ministry of the Body of Christ depends on them.