Jill, Richard and Stephen (the Advance Team) are thrilled to be in Brazil and have been warmly welcomed by our ministry partners.  However J&R have delayed luggage (hopefully it will arrive by Thursday evening) and the wheelchairs have still not been delivered to the distribution site.  The chairs have been released from customs, however.  Praise God!!  Please pray for as we buy supplies and prepare for the rest of the team's arrival on Saturday morning.  Many of them are fighting health issues and need to be full strength for the work ahead.  We hope to keep you posted as time and internet connectivity permit.