April 30, 2026

Hello dear friends,

Last month I had the wonderful privilege of spending a couple of weeks in the home of our ministry partners, Paulo and Luiza Novaes. Paulo and Luiza started Projeto Vida, (translated, Project Life) in 1997 with a team of 4 other volunteers. We have partnered together since 2001, taking the gospel to almost every state of Brazil and to three other countries. Paulo and Luiza were very gracious hosts and also helped me resolve several medical and administrative issues while I was with them.

When Bobby and I were trying to think of a way to best provide gospel-sharing opportunities for visiting groups from the USA, Projeto Vida’s framework seemed to be just what we needed. The skits that are performed in public schools and parks are done through pantomime, acting without words. Even if the visitor doesn’t speak Portuguese, the scenes of the skits portray what Jesus came to do for us. And then, when the performance is done, there are a lot of opportunities to talk to the students and staff one-on-one about what they understood from the skits they watched. That is one of my favorite activities in the 40 years since we went to Brazil. I get the chance to translate for the American visitors and to share the gospel from my own experience. I am usually a pretty shy person. I do not like to speak in public, but in these one-on-one situations, I can see the Holy Spirit using me and strengthening me to bring the message of salvation to people.

While I was visiting with Paulo and Luiza in Curitiba in southern Brazil, Bobby was up on the Amazon River taking a team to share the gospel to the villages and homes along the banks of the river. He didn’t have internet or telephone access most of the time, but we prayed that the Lord would guide and bless their evangelistic efforts. When he got the chance, he shared the wonderful news that 12 people had trusted in Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

Bobby and I are so thankful to be called to missionary service and for God’s faithfulness to provide everything that we need. We are also grateful to you who pray for us and give faithfully so that we can continue to dedicate ourselves to sharing the gospel.

In Christian love,
Charlene Wacaser

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Contact Info:

Bobby & Charlene Wacaser
Currently Stateside ministering to Brazil
Phone: (813) 501-9328
E-mail: bobbymichael_1@hotmail.com

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