“A Soul in the Grip of Grace can Make a Difference”

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“A Soul in the Grip of Grace can Make a Difference” AFLC World Missions “A Soul in the Grip of Grace can Make a Difference”

One Soul in the Grip of Grace can Make a Difference This year’s mission stories were taken, for the most part, from the new book on the history of our mission in Brazil, “Footprints of the Faithful.” The book contains interesting history and personal stories of people who made a difference as they brought the Gospel to Brazil. You can get a copy of the book “Footprints of the Faithful” from the Ambassador Publications of the AFLC

One Soul in the Grip of Grace can Make a Difference Paul Abel

One Soul in the Grip of Grace can Make a Difference Questions What did Paul Abel want to do when he was a child? What kind of farm did Paul and Becky Abel buy? How has God used that farm?

One Soul in the Grip of Grace can Make a Difference Paul sensed a call to missions ever since he was a little boy.

One Soul in the Grip of Grace can Make a Difference He attended school in the U.S. where he met his future wife and missionary partner Becky.

One Soul in the Grip of Grace can Make a Difference After attending seminary, Paul and his family were called to be full-time missionaries in Brazil.

One Soul in the Grip of Grace can Make a Difference It took them a while to figure out the best way to connect with the community and minister to the people.

One Soul in the Grip of Grace can Make a Difference Paul and Becky have always had a special heart for kids.

One Soul in the Grip of Grace can Make a Difference Eventually they were able to begin a retreat center of their own.

One Soul in the Grip of Grace can Make a Difference The Abel’s have a special vision for missions and were faithful share the Gospel.

One Soul in the Grip of Grace can Make a Difference Are you willing to let God use you to proclaim His gift of salvation?

One Soul in the Grip of Grace can Make a Difference Questions What did Paul Abel want to do when he was a child? What kind of farm did Paul and Becky Abel buy? How has God used that farm?