We've been here six months! It has been the longest and shortest six months of our lives (depending on the day). The Lord has blessed us and sustained us thus far; in spite of sickness, culture shock, and ants in our toaster, we still consider it a blessing to be working and ministering here in Belem.
The long long walk across the emerald campus.
We had a recent "Chillin' Chili Costume Cookout", Jill and her party planning team cooked up enough chili and cornbread to feed the whole Amazon region! It was a fun night of creative costumes, prizes and autumn food while we sweated!
Indiana Stew and his punk-rocker wife! Yes, Stew made that hat from PAPER!!! Gotta use some sweet creative skills on costumes, since there is no Value Village nearby!
Motorbike-man Finn and Mixture Man George (the Batman-Wolverine-Spiderman look)
Field Day! Middle of October, the entire school, staff and parents take a break at the end of the 1st quarter to compete in various track and field sports. Jill was one of the judges for the team cheers and banners.
Go George...GO!!!
George with his friend, Nathan, proud of their ribbons!
Stew's job was to measure the long jump...ALL morning. That's 80-something kids, two jumps a piece and one nice sunburn!
Finn, your time will come soon! 
While starting to make dinner, Jill enountered many unspice like clumps and moving critters in her jars. SICK! She said farewell to the cocoa powder, chili powder, and all-spice. She salvaged what was left, and it is nicely stored in the fridge, next to the medicine, nailpolish, and almonds.
Stew teaching a chapel time to the primary grades.
His lesson: the armor of GodHis prop: his son
Our neighbor, Caleb, bringing Finn home during a little drizzle!
Stew had his students enter a poetry contest that took place in England. Here are some of the students that placed--holding their letters from the Young Writers organization! Way to go, don'cha know!
Ocotober brought the Spiritual Emphasis Retreat for the junior and senior high students. It was a great time for teachers to connect with students, while enjoying the beautiful rainforest, swimming in a spring-fed pool, and studying Ephesians 6.
There's always interesting creatures hanging around. This one was in the kitchen at the retreat.
