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On June 11th, 2007 Person to Person Ministries Director, Kerry Allen left for a mission trip to Brazil. God blessed with safe travels and fruitful labors for the kingdom. During his eleven day trip, he spoke at the "ACTUALIZATION OF THEOLOGY" Convention in Taguatinga, Igreja De Cristo (Church of Christ) in Brasilia, and the Seminary in Brasilia.

M/M Erasmo Leite’s house - Kerry stayed with them part of the time he was in Brazil	Street in front of the Leite’s house	JK Ponte Bridge in Brasilia	The center of federal government in Brazil	Street side fruit vendor	National Cathedral of Brazil

The convention is an annual event held in central Brazil. In 2007 approximately 500 people attended, with over 200 ministers registered from thirteen (of 27) states. The convention theme was "MAKE DISCIPLES." Second generation missionary Jeff Fife was the interpreter. The brethren indicated they were greatly challenged and encouraged by the messages Kerry preached, and numerous people made public decisions to be more faithful disciples of Christ.

Another view of JK Ponte Bridge	Skyline view of Brasilia	Soccer stadium – Soccer is Brazil’s most popular sport	An ultra modern mall	Kerry holding an avocado – Notice there are others on the ground	Francisco (left) and Erasmo (right) Leite – Francisco invited Kerry to Brazil

The church in Brasilia has an attendance of around 400. They have an enthusiastic assembly with very expressive singing and passionate praying. They were very responsive to the preaching of the gospel and many decisions were made for Christ. Native Brazilian Francisco Leite was the interpreter.

A men’s session was part of the Actualization of Theology Conference at which Kerry spoke	The opening of the Actualization of Theology Conference	A praise team leading singing at the Actualization of Theology Conference	Kerry & interpreter Jeff Fife	Part of the crowd at the Conference	Worship is very enthusiastic in Brazil

Kerry was also privileged to preach in two chapel services at the seminary in Brasilia. He was warmly welcomed by President Osario. The students listened very attentively and responded with applause and verbal affirmations. Second generation missionary and professor Phillip McAfee interpreted.

Kerry preaching at the Conference	Kerry & interpreter Jeff	Kerry asking Jeff a question	Jeff was a great interpreter – He not only spoke the words he imitated the gestures	Brazilians are some of the most responsive people Kerry has ever spoken to	Kerry & interpreter Jeff Fife (a second generation missionary to Brazil)

This trip served to strengthen and encourage brethren and to preach evangelistically. It was refreshing to preach to audiences totally uninhibited in their responsiveness to the good news of the gospel. And it was exciting to see the reward of faithful missionary labors as most of the church leaders were nationals.

The camp where the Conference was held	Kerry & a driver Delnor	Kerry & Actualization of Theology President Victor Hugo	Abe Huber a Conference participant	Church building in Taguatinga; Bill Loft established the congregation	Church building in Brasilia; David Sanders establish the congregation

God has poured out His blessings again on Person to Person by allowing our ministry to extend into South America. Many requests were made for Kerry to return and go other places to preach in Brazil. Other contacts were made with opportunities to take our ministry even into Africa. No one knows the future, but it appears inevitable that the international outreach of Person to Person Ministries is going beyond what was ever thought. Thanks to all who helped make this trip possible by your prayers and financial support.

Francisco with a cactus plant; Brasilia is in a desert	Bananas growing on a tree	Kerry & a Brazilian, Hezekias – He wants to come as a missionary to America	Kerry sitting in front of the National Cathedral	National Cathedral priest offering a “blessing”	Kerry imbibing in some native coconut milk
Brazilian Supreme Court building	Center of Federal Government – Chamber of Representatives (left) Senate (right)	Brasilia was a planned city built in 1960; it was in the shape of an airplane	Another view of the design of Brasilia	Hezekias & Francisco trying to show Kerry where he is

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