18th GLOBAL GATHERING
GOIANIA, BRAZIL JULY 25-29,2012

The churches in Goiania, a vibrant growing city in Brazil, are hosting the Global Gathering of Christians in the Christian Churches-Churches of Christ-Disciples of Christ family. These Global gatherings occur every four years under the leadership of the World Convention.

‘SHARING THE LOVE THAT UNITES’

May God, the source of patience and encouragement, enable you to have the same point of view among yourselves by following the example of Christ Jesus, so that all of you together may praise with one voice the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ—Romans 15: 5-6

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Restoration Movement in Brazil

In 1948, Lloyd David Sanders, a recent graduate of Johnson Bible College and Phillips University, and his wife Ruth came to Brazil as missionaries. Settling in the Goias area, they began to plant churches. When the new capital of Brazil, Brasilia, began in 1960, the Sanders secured one of the first church sites. As a result of their more than 70 years of work, there are over 300 churches in Goias and the Federal District, led by Brazilian ministers. The Brazilian churches send out and support Brazilian missionaries in Mozambique, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Mexico, Portugal, the United States, and India. World Convention vice president Victor Hugo Queiroz also serves as the President of the Ministerial Council of the Churches of Christ in Brazil. He and other local leaders are planning and hosting the Goiania Gathering.
Goiania itself is a beautiful city, known as the city of parks. Its economy is growing. There are evangelical churches on almost every corner. The city is clean, safe, and a wonderful place to visit.
Why should you attend the Global Gathering in Goiania? Because of our theme—“Sharing the Love that Unites!” Because it will be the trip of a lifetime. There you will experience vibrant worship. There you can have deep fellowship with the new face of the church—young, dedicated, and exuberant. Because you will hear great teaching and preaching.