Then, on Sept. 8th, our city of Sao Luis on the northern coast of Brazil celebrated 397 years since its founding by the French in 1612. There was a succession of French, Dutch & Portuguese rule over the years.
And guess what! Sept. 7, 2009 was also the day our Brazilian friend and campus resident, Dona Melu, turned 100!
The municipality of Sao Luis has a population of around 800 thousand. D. Melu is now one of 144 of these residents who are 100 years old or older. This dear lady was already over 80 when she memorized the entire book of Revelation in the Bible! For her special birthday, some 200 relatives and friends gathered in the seminary auditorium for a praise service followed by a buffet dinner, birthday cake and fellowship. Her four children, extended family and friends expressed great appreciation for D. Melu's faithful Christian life and testimony during all these years.
Here are some photos from the occasion:
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