Jeremy Kochendorfer does a sermon in English for the church. Portuguese translation here is provided by Raquel.
Because the church was originally started by those in the English school, there is a fair amount of English use in the church. This includes sermons and other teaching performed in both languages.
After the church service, there was a going-away party for Annie and Corrie, who had been visiting those in the church for approximately 6 months. Naturally, with that amount of time spent here, they had become quite close to a number of people here.
I found that I was given a warm welcome from the church regulars. Hint: the gringo that just came from the USA is the one who didn't need winter clothes in 60 degree weather. Those living in the city for a while, including our short-term visitors, had all their winter clothes on.
Eventually someone decided that it would be a good idea to get a group photo. There may have been a few that didn't quite make it into the photograph. Those who are in the church include those that are slightly camera shy, those with a flair for the dramatic, and those with a more serious outlook on life.