Trans World Radio & KidsGames Maputo

The "Capital" Radio Station, a ministry of Trans World Radio in Mozambique, broadcasting for the capital city of Maputo is partnering with us, promoting the KidsGames event all over the city. This morning we had an interview for the kids program, chalenging kids and families to attend the event.

Two weeks...

It's been two weeks since we arrived in Maputo. This week we will do the final preparations for the KidsGames event starting next Sunday.
Next Wednesday 3 friends from Portugal will arrive to helps us in the field, with all the others that are staying in Portugal and all over the world, doing the precious job of praying for us.
Yesterday we went to another church - Igreja Baptista de Malangalhene.

Our family in Africa...

Happy faces and good friends

Yes, we all miss the friends, but we still very happy.
And that's because the Bowers family had received us like "kings".
From left to rigth, Cory, Stacie, Lauren and Jim (Marlene is sleeping somewhere else)

Lots of animals and one less tooth

In Mlilwane, Swaziland, a wildlife park in this small country close to Mozambique, where we walk among the game...
...where houses are made of straw to look like B-Hives...


... and a place where Mariana lost her 2nd tooth, after a "friendly kick" from her sister Raquel.

Pictures of the day...

Lunch at Pastor Moiana's home, and some progress with Raquel and Mariana's transcultural relationships.

Eka Yesu ndzi tinyketa

A different sunday with a different language - Tsonga (xangana) at the Igreja Evangélica de Maguanine. The service started by 9:00 AM and ended by 12:45 PM. Beautiful music and praise from almost every people from the church.

Soccer with a purpose

16 young players who love soccer and who also love to please God. A small church and a soccer team, sharing a passion for soccer, and values for a generation of children and teens living in a context where Aids has been devastating to thousands of people. Every 5 minutes a child dies in Mozambique! This team, they want to make a difference, and it was a blessing to be able to share with them the Word of God and challenge them to glorify God with their talents and abilities, with hope for a future with God. The World Cup glory lasts only 30 days in every 4 years. God has something for us that lasts forever.

Athletics and Kids

In 18 days, 10 churches from the capital city of Maputo will bring their kids to this stadium, for a KidsGames program, partnering with the Athletics Association of Maputo. During 5 days, children will be introduced to athletics, and most important, the values that come from it and from the Bible. Self-estim, Courage, Perseverance, Inderdependence and Trust in God will be key-words to show them the Great God we have, and His Love for each kid in the world.

For those used with Google Earth, please visit the KidsGames stadium at 25 58' 03.11''S, 32 35' 41.11''E

Her tooth fell out...

Finally in Mozambique, Mariana ask with courage: Dad, please take my tooth out, because I'm tired of it!

Thank you friends!

Dear friends,
Thank you so much for your friendship and encouragement, and it is only 4 days since we left Portugal.
We really need that in this side of the world.

Jorge, Alice, Raquel and Mariana Pratas

Sunday morning...

For the first time our family went to church at 8:00 AM for Sunday School, and not 10:30 as usually. Pastor Paulo preached about love in I Corinthians 13, challenging us to make it true in a pratical way.
By afternoon we went to the beach so the girls could have a taste of Indian Ocean.

Until the last minute...

WOW! What a game! Great goalkeeper - Ricardo. Here we can ear the cars all over the city in Maputo, celebrating as they would do in Portugal. Incredible!

Portugal - England

Today is the big day for the portuguese team! And an opportunity to show the match with a big screen with testimonies of christian athletes. During the game, spectators are chalenged to guess who's scoring the goals and the prize is a bottle of Coca-Cola. And everybody will support Portugal!

Just arrived!

Finally in Africa. After 10 hours and 30 minutes flying, we are glad to say: Mozambique is beautiful! This morning, Mariana (6) looked out of the window and said: Dad, I think the plane just stopped! The wings aren't flaping!!!!

Fasten your seat belts...

Just 1 day to start our family biggest adventure! Everythink packed, our hearts ready and lots of emotion to go back to Africa. This time, some more days and everyone has a ticket.
Here, we will register the experiences, the facts and the feelings.

Because of you, your friendship and prayers. We will try to come here as many times as possible to share everything about this time in Mozambique. Please, keep praying!