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Our Chicago MAI office recently took a IWU tour down to Brazil this past month – take a look at their stories! 

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AMAZON TOUR: IWU

Saturday, Feb. 28th: My first recollection of Saturday morning began early with shouts of rain and guys scrambling around each other, hopping over scattered luggage, and ducking under Brazilian handmade hammocks trying to shut out an almost nightly Amazon downpour.  The adventurous souls who were formerly sleeping on the bow of the boat with nothing between them and the clouds, quickly found a make-shift spot to complete their night of rest, protected from the rain.  As I laid there trying to get back to sleep, the boat steadily moving down the Amazon towards the Atlantic, the hammocks began to swing in unison with the rocking of the boat-picking up as the wind began to bring on larger waves.  It would be an early morning…

 
We pulled up to Sao Sebestaio just as the sun was sinking over the horizon.  It couldn’t have been more perfect timing.  As we cruised up onto the shore we could see children right up on the grass overlooking the river playing soccer.  Everyone on the boat was excited and many jumped off as soon as they could to join the kids in their game.  I knew this was going to be a great trip.  We are here to share Christ, and we get to play soccer while we do it-what could be better?  To God be the glory, great things He has done.   Jesse Bassett – #13
 

Monday, March 2nd: At 10:00 am, all three groups met at the city jail to experience another once in a lifetime opportunity.  The seniors from this past year, the IWU coaches, and the missionary leaders played a 7v7 game against the inmates.  Although all the inmates were in their 30’s and older, they were very talented and defeated us 7 to 4.  However, at halftime we were able to take part in a win that means much more than a simple soccer game.  It was a win for the kingdom of God! For the first time in my entire life, the Lord used me to bring THREE people, THREE inmates into His kingdom. PRAISE THE LORD! Travis Brady #11

 

 

FULL JOURNAL of the IWU Amazon Tour