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IDE Newsletter | A Mission Lived Out
- Jun 30
- 3 min read
The first trip of the year began in a different way. The proposal was simple and, at the same time, challenging: to take nothing except Jesus. No major structures, no ready-made answers. Only presence and a willingness to listen.
The Puxirum Ribeirinho Mission invited us to slow down, to let go of control, and to enter into something deeper: to listen to the territory, to hear the people, and to truly be with them. We went from house to house not to teach first, but to learn. To build relationships, introduce ourselves, share who we are, and walk together. And there, in the simple things, everything began to make sense.
Each visit carried something unique. Simple conversations, attentive looks, silences that spoke. We had meaningful encounters with people and also with Jesus.
The team was made up of five volunteers, led by God, with coordination by Ana and missionary support. Different stories united by one purpose. In the end, it became clear: mission is not about what we bring, but about how we make ourselves present.
| VOICES FROM THE MISSION
Meiriellen, a volunteer on this trip, sincerely summarizes what many felt:
I do not have many beautiful words, but I would like to thank you immensely for everything that was provided for us. I return to my reality grateful to God for each one of you and with the certainty of the love and goodness He has shown me by allowing me to meet such dear people… I am so proud to call you my brothers and sisters… The word I chose was dignity, because I believe every human being should have the conditions for a dignified survival, with love, protection, basic needs met, and the privilege of having the greatest friend of all: Jesus. May the Lord continue to move us for the work of His Kingdom.
| WHAT MARK TEACHES US ABOUT MISSION
This experience echoes something profound that we see in the Gospel according to Mark. It presents a Jesus who is on the move: urgent, present, active. A Jesus who did not wait for people to come to Him, but went to them.
Some points connect directly with what we experience in missions:
The Gospel happens in motion.
Discipleship is not comfort; it is response.
Following Jesus means living what is real, simple, and essential.
Mark does not invite us to admire Jesus from a distance. He calls us to follow Him closely. And that is exactly what we experienced: a practical faith, lived out in encounter, in attentive eyes, and in listening.
| A TASK THAT CONTINUES
A mission trip does not end when the boat returns. It remains in the heart, in the decisions we make, and in the way we see others. It also produces something concrete: a deeper understanding of the field, stronger relationships, and preparation for the next teams.
| WHAT NOW?
Perhaps the next step is yours. Join us on a mission trip later this year. Check the upcoming dates:
August 23–29, 2026
September 13–19, 2026
October 26–November 2, 2026 — Puraquê Mission
Mission is not only about going far, but about having a willing heart.
The mission belongs to the Lord and He works through your life. Therefore, pray, serve, and give so that the Kingdom may continue to advance.