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Brazilian Missions

Monday, January 31st, 2011
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Tim and Lucia Kennedy receiving support from Pastor McCoy and Missions Representative R. Terrell Brinson

 

It is always a special day when someone accepts the call of God upon his or her life; then makes the decision to “Go’ where God leads them, even if it means overseas…another country…a different language…different food…unfamiliar surroundings…and the list goes on and on.

It was my honor to participate in the recent commissioning service for newly-appointed missionaries to Brazil, Tim and Lucia Kennedy. The Kennedys attend the Fairfield Church of God in Ohio where Darryl McCoy is pastor. 

More than a year ago, Pastor Darryl McCoy introduced me to the Kennedys and made clear their heart for missions and desire to minister in Brazil. Now they have fulfilled the requirements set by the World Missions Board, and they are ready to move forward in ministry. The Kennedys have been assigned to Goiânia, Brazil, as missionary educators.

Tim and Lucia Kennedy began the process of raising funds needed as missionaries to Brazil. They have the support of their pastor, Bishop Darryl McCoy, his wife Denise, and the entire congregation, as evidenced by the tremendous response to the missions offering given on December 5, 2010. The local church family under Pastor McCoy’s leadership, promised continued prayerful and financial support toward their “homegrown” missionaries. Pastor McCoy said: “This ministry is an extension of our own church as we support the Kennedys while they’re in Brazil.”

Lucia is originally from Brazil and came to know the Lord through the ministry of missionaries. Tim has built a career working with substance abuse and dependency in a criminal justice setting. 
 
The Kennedys are excited about the future and what God has prepared for them in Brazil. The Lord has called them to minister the gospel to the lost, work with those bound by addiction, and train and disciple new believers. They have four daughters and four grandchildren (with another one on the way). Their children support them in their call to Brazil, and know that Tim and Lucia are doing what God would have them do.

We believe God is about to do something great in Brazil!

R. Terrell Brinson
Missions Representative

Tim and Lucia Kennedy
Missionary Educators – Brazil
Project Number 065-0881    (Click on project number to donate)

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Mission Vision

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Brazil is a country of vast diversity that has plunged into the 21st century without the spiritual direction needed to anchor its people. The Gospel is being preached in Brazil by various Christian denominations , but the need is so great that those currently preaching the Gospel and engaged in Christian benevolence cannot fill the need. The Church of God has been busy establishing ministries across Brazil in an effort to meet the spiritual, emotional, educational, and physical needs of the people.

Lucia and I have been called by God to become involved in the work taking place in Brazil and desire your support financially and prayerfully. Lucia is originally from Brazil and came to know the Lord through the ministry of missionaries and believes that God now wants her to return and share the Gospel with others so that they can experience life changing salvation. I have built a career working with substance abuse and dependency in the criminal justice system and am a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor who believes that God wants me to use my skills with those in Brazil who are enslaved by sin and bound by addiction. I also believe that God is directing me to educate other Christians to work with addicts and their families in order to bring deliverance.

Lucia has worked extensively in Children’s Church for many years and has served as Church pianist, as well as, currently serving with me as the Leaders of the Young at Heart Senior Adult ministry at the Fairfield Church of God. I am an Ordained Minister in the Church of God and have considerable experience preaching. I have the gift of teaching and have always taught either Sunday School or on Wednesday evenings. I also have a counseling ministry at Fairfield and work with individuals and families.

We are excited about the opportunities and experiences that lie ahead. I hope you see the value in our vision and partner with us through paryer and financial support.

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Monday, January 31st, 2011

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