Katia Rocks, Brazil
Through a church I helped start, I encourage people, particularly women, to connect with Christ.
People in Brazil are longing to connect with God. They are hungry for authentic community and a safe, informal environment where they can explore faith. This is what Katia Rocks, who is from Brazil, has discovered during her years of mission service in Florianópolis.
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Adelante: conference today
Please pray for all those participating in CMS’s Adelante conference taking place at the CMS offices this evening and tomorrow. Those with an interest in mission with a Latin American flavour will join in person and online to share more about how God is working across the region and beyond. Please pray for all those… Read more
Brazil: starting short term service
Please pray for Ellie, who will be travelling to Brazil next week to serve for the next six months at ReVive, a safe house for girls who have been abused or exploited. Please pray for safe travels, for Ellie to settle in well and for peace as she steps out in mission. Read more
Katia’s story
Katia played a vital role in starting the Vineyard Florianópolis church plant in 2015. It began with a Bible study in her home and grew and grew. These days, church members regularly go out into the streets to talk to people about spiritual things and offer to pray for people who are out and about. Through this they have seen many people decide to follow Jesus, be baptised and become part of the church community. The church also runs various small groups, youth and children’s work and local outreach for people living in poverty.
Katia and the rest of the church leadership team are enthusiastic about deep discipleship and raising up new leaders. They run a training programme associated with New Wine. Katia decided to follow Jesus while she was at university. A qualified lawyer, she is driven to use her gifts and skills to encourage and advocate for others, particularly women. She loves spending time with women, sharing about life and helping them grow in faith. Katia has two children, Joanna and Davi.
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