{"id":5490,"date":"2020-03-01T01:10:47","date_gmt":"2020-03-01T01:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/micm.org.br\/?p=5490"},"modified":"2020-06-02T01:13:07","modified_gmt":"2020-06-02T01:13:07","slug":"cias-seminar-baptism-and-lords-supper-take-place-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/micm.org.br\/en\/abroad\/cias-seminar-baptism-and-lords-supper-take-place-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"CIAs seminar, baptism and Lord\u2019s supper take place in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

The members of Maranatha Christian Church (MCC) of Winnipeg, in the Manitoba province, Canada, had a blessings filled weekend, that started out with a baptism on February 29th<\/sup> and ended with a Lord\u2019s Supper on March 1st<\/sup>, 2020. In total, 28 people participated in the activities on Saturday, and 52 were present on Sunday. Pastor Cesario Sousa and anoited S\u00e9rgio da Silva assisted the church during the events.<\/p>\r\n

\u201cI fear the Lord\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

The brethren got together for the baptism service on Saturday at 3pm. A young Japanese woman testified about her faith and the new life in Jesus, descending into the waters. The event brought joy to the church. After the baptism, the first class of the seminar for Children, Intermediates and Adolescents (CIAs) took place, with the theme \u201cI fear my Lord\u201d.<\/p>\r\n

The teaching was about the behavior of Daniel and his friends, who feared God at all times, even when away from their families. After that there was a message to the Church given by Pastor Cesario Sousa about the \u201cFourth Trumpet\u201d and the signs which show how close Jesus\u2019 return is, as described in the Bible. \u201cWe had 12 visitors, eight of them participating with us for the first time. They were delighted with teachings and doctrines, and were very interested and happy when they heard that the Lord will come soon\u201d said Pastor Cesario. Children, intermediates and adolescents also participated in the second class of the Special Seminar. The teaching was about the testimony of the servant Obadiah, who feared the Lord and was determined to serve him from his youth.<\/p>\r\n

Restored and Renewed<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

On Sunday morning, the Winnipeg MCC members attended Sunday Bible School. They rejoiced at the presentation of a baby boy to the Lord and the promotion of a three-year-old girl to the children\u2019s class. During the service, Pastor Cesario brought a message about the birth of Samson and the dedication of his parents during his growth, comparing the role of parents today in raising their children in the presence of God. Then, the congregation participated in the Lord\u2019s supper, a symbolic act that recalls Jesus\u2019 death and resurrection, until He comes.<\/p>\r\n

A spiritual feast for believers. \u201cThe Lord provided a great blessing for the church of Winnipeg this weekend. Many lives have been restored and renewed. We had a very good time of assistance and the Lord spoke to many there, giving direction and spiritual strengthening. We witnessed great experiences and the glorifications showed how the hearts of those present were filled with joy\u201d added pastor Cesario.<\/p>\r\n

In Winnipeg, the brethren of Maranatha Christian Church meet on Saturdays at 7:30pm and on Sundays at 6pm in a room located at 775 St Anne\u2019s Road (Morrow Gospel church building)<\/p>\r\n

By Andr\u00e9ia Talma<\/p>\r\n

With contribution from Isabela Pelto<\/p>\r\n

Translated by Sara Abbasova<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n