God is moving in a powerful way in the Rio de Janeiro Youth Ministry. I studied the Bible with a teen during the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009. He was baptized on April 5, 2009. It was so amazing because he developed a passionate heart for God. He has desired to face challenges with all his heart. He also was the first teen to be baptized in our church in a long, long time. The church in Rio has a group of teens that grew up in the church and attend the services.
Martin Solano Jr. (left) was a faithful disciple
in the teen ministry of the South Florida Church of Christ.Martin was diagnosed with a brain tumor
two years ago, and passed away on December 11, 2009 at the age of 13, but he
didn't leave us without making a major impact in tons of our lives.
It is often when people go through hard situations
that their true self emerges, and this has certainly been true with Martin.
Shortly after his diagnosis, Martin underwent emergency surgery that left him
with significant paralysis and immobility as well as facing extensive
treatments and ongoing tests.But
his illness was never what defined him.His example can encourage and challenge each of us.
Enjoy this entertaining parody video portraying the "secret life" of youth ministers.
Teen Leaves Family to Follow Jesus
12.03.09
Sometimes
becoming a disciple entails real sacrifice, even at a young age…
Annie
visited her aunt in New Delhi last year during her summer vacation. Her aunt
Sheila has been a disciple for a few years.She is the principal of one of the HOPE schools.Annie attended church with her aunt.She loved the fellowship, she loved the
sermons… Annie started studying the Bible but she had to go back to her native
place which is in another state of India where we don’t have a church.Annie was only fifteen at the time.
God is moving in a powerful way in the Rio de Janeiro Youth Ministry. I studied the Bible with a teen during the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009. He was baptized on April 5, 2009. It was so amazing because he developed a passionate heart for God. He has desired to face challenges with all his heart. He also was the first teen to be baptized in our church in a long, long time. The church in Rio has a group of teens that grew up in the church and attend the services.
Martin Solano Jr. (left) 
