Mission Rio ’22 (July 16-25) – Help Us Reach Kids and Families in Brazil

Mission Rio ’22 (July 16-25, 2022)

Coming alongside Celebration Church Planting Network in Brazil

If not us, Who?

Dear Friends, We began GCPN in January, 2020 with a vision to mobilize local churches, and strengthen our church planting partners around the world.

Praise the Lord, as we move into our second year of trips to Rio de Janeiro, we are seeing God take our relationships deeper. He is allowing us to know and love the real people behind Rio’s shiny facade, and showing us the real needs and challenges of planting churches in real neighborhoods there. And, He is affirming our investment.

Why Saquarema, and Santa Cruz, and Universitaria? It’s not about buildings and banners. It’s about kids and families who otherwise may never hear the true Gospel of Jesus.

That is church planting: evangelism and disciple-making that results in new churches. That is the New Testament model we see in Acts, and it is the natural way the Gospel moves -> household to household.

So, while to some, these little towns look like poor, insignificant towns on the outskirts of a major, world-city, to our Lord they represent thousands of kids and families who are ready to hear and receive the gift of salvation through Christ.

You may also ask, why are you traveling to Brazil when there are so many kids here that need Jesus.

With billions around the world who have never heard the name of Jesus, there are kids and families everywhere who need a Gospel witness to come alongside. Who will reach them?

We will. Collectively. Christians and churches who answer the call with a resounding, “YES, LORD.”

The door into Rio opened for us through an invitation from Pastor Joe Souza, and Celebration Church in Boston. Our “YES” was on the table. If not us, who?

Thank you for your support of our July trip (below). Whether large or small, your participation matters. We could not do it without you.

– Boe

GCPN is leading a team to Rio July 16-25, 2022

two different VBS / Sports Camps
more than 300 kids
two different church plants (Saquarema, Santa Cruz)
block party in Santa Cruz (July 23)
worship in Universitaria (July 17) and Santa Cruz (July 24)
hosting pastor’s and wives appreciation banquets in Saquarema and in Barra da Tijuca
Churrascaria, Pão de Açúcar (cable car), Copacabana (July 22)

Advancing the Gospel through missions and long-term partnerships!

Four Ways You Can Join With Us

PLEASE PRAY FOR US!

Please pray that Christ will be magnified:

That our witness will be Spirit-filled, bold, and that many kids, families, and households will come to trust in Jesus as Lord.
That our church planting partners with Celebration Church in Universitaria, Barra da Tijuca, and Santa Cruz will be encouraged and strengthened
That the Lord will provide volunteers / team members
That the Lord will provide financially
That the Lord will watch over our travels and our families while we are gone

PLEASE COME WITH US!

We are praying for up to eight vaccinated volunteers who love Jesus, love kids, and like doing sports / games, hospitality, administration, media.

Ministry: VBS, indoor / outdoor sports camps; block party; pastor’s and wives barbecue & banquet.
Dates: July 16-25, 2022 (9 days) | Saturday a.m. -> +Monday p.m.
Docs: Valid passport (not to expire within six months of arrival)
COVID: Fully vaccinated (at least 14 days prior to arrival)
Team: Six to eight adults and students
Housing: Air BnB home / condo (two per room if possible), multiple bedrooms, bathrooms and beds
- seven nights (Sun-Tues in Saquarema; Thursday-Saturday in Rio)
Cost for Airfare — can be purchased on your own (expect $1,200 to $1,700 depending on your departure city). We can help you look at different itineraries, but you will need to:
- - arrive in Rio (GIG) July 17, 2022 by 7:00 a.m.
  - depart Rio any time after 7:00 p.m. Sunday night, July 24, 2022
  - We looked at flights out of Tampa, Orlando and Miami, and decided on an itinerary with Avianca out of Miami.
    - We will drive our own vehicles to Miami Saturday morning, and park off-site. You may want to fly to Miami, or drive down Friday night.
    - We depart MIA July 16, 2022 at 5:20 p.m. (arrive three hours early).
    - arriving back to MIA Monday, July 25, 2022 at 6:04 p.m. and drive home.

Cost for Everything Else — $1,000 per person to GCPN covers all housing, meals, transportation, and attractions in Rio. *discounts available for kids. *praying for scholarships to become available.
Currency: US credit and debit cards are accepted everywhere in Rio.
Deadline: A few days prior to departure | full payment to GCPN prior to departure.
Sign-up here: online application here -> Online Application
Led by: Great Commission Partnerships, Boe Ellis; Pastor Luis Mariusso (native of Sao Paulo, Brazil); Al Kasahara. We have all been on this trip multiple times and also have ample support from the pastors and leaders of Celebration Church in Rio.

Contact Boe Ellis (813) 501-2221 | boe@gcpartnerships.org for more info.

GIVE FINANCIALLY TO MEET SPECIFIC NEEDS

Scholarships: Help someone else GO! Each scholarship covers up to half of the total cost for a student or adult.
Supplies: We are praying for the Lord to provide $5,000+ for: