Brazil
Brazil | Mark Lemos
The region along the Amazon River is home of the largest number of unreached tribes in the world. Missionaries Mark and Helba Lemos have a vision for bringing the Gospel to these indigenous people by building 100 churches!
Description: The Amazon jungle is approximately 100 miles from Manaus, Brazil. Each church is 26 feet x 56 feet, seating 150 people. Construction materials must be transported in to the site by boat.
Benefits: This population has no written language. Most have no Bibles. Increasing the number of churches is key to introducing to these tribes the hope that we build!
Jun 24, 2020
Building a church in the Amazon
This is what it looks like to build a church in the Amazon along the river with a team!
Feb 15, 2019
Adventure of a Lifetime!
Check out this video to catch a glimpse of this adventure of a lifetime!
Dec 3, 2018
Another church completed!
The team from James River Church in Ozark, Missouri completed church #95 earlier in November!
Oct 22, 2018
Church #94 Completed!
Church #94 was built in Urucurituba, Brazil last week along the Amazon River!
Jan 28, 2017
100 Church Vision
God has given us a vision to build 100 churches along the Amazon River and tributaries! So far 71 churches have been built. Check out this video to learn more about this project! #Building4LIFE
Jan 20, 2017
Mission Accomplished!
Arrived back In Manaus this evening after 15 hours of boat travel. Mission accomplished! Here are some pics of our travel and living for 4 days on a River Boat.
Amazon 100 need statement
Overview
- Type of Work
- Masonry, welding, general construction
- Max Team Size
- 22
- Per Diem Cost(includes food, lodging, in-country transport.)
- Approx $1000 for a week
- Airport Code
- MAO
Team Details
- Ready for Team
- Yes
- Airport
- Manaus
- Customs/Airport Fees
- None
- Recommended Vaccinations
- Yellow Fever, Tetanus, malaria
- Advance Visa Required?
- Yes
- Accomodations
- River Boat
- Internet Availability
- No
- Voltage
- 110
- Laundry Facilities Available
- Yes
- Local dress code (work site)
- Casual, cargo pants, modest
- Local dress code (church)
- Casual
- Scope of Work
- Erection of metal structure, roofing and adobe brick laying
- Skilled Labor Needs
- Volunteer, general construction
- Is there a day of rest and activities?
- Yes
- Leisure day description.
- Sight seeing in Manaus
- Ministry Opportunities
- Yes
- Ministry opportunity description.
- Preaching, singing, medical, children & youth
- Team Host
- Mark Lemos
- Construction funds to raise.
- 16,500 per structure
Core Packing List for all Teams
- Saftey Gear
- Work Gloves, work shoes
- Hand Tools
- TBD
- Power Tools
- TBD
- Tools to Donate to the Project
- TBD
- Replacement Blades and Bits
- TBD
- Non Construction Items to Bring for Project
- TBD