On Monday night I had a medical consultation with the doctor friend of mine in São Paulo. It's been recommended to me that I spend the next several days resting.
Although I planned to leave for the city of Niterói, near Rio de Janeiro this morning to work with JEMS worker, Alyssa Gozun in the local church's ministry there, I've decided that for purposes of the longer term, I should probably use this time to rest.
The doctor indicated to me that if I kept going at this pace my current health status would deteriorate pretty badly. She was concerned that I could risk spending next week in the hospital. Since my time with Alyssa was intended to be as a support staff situation, I feel like it is probably better that I relinquish that ministry in order to recover.
I will plan to be at the Holiness Sede (headquarters building) for the next five days or so recuperating. Just to clarify, I've had a severely bad cold since last Tuesday and its symptoms have included a deep bronchial cough, sinus congestion and infection, as well as conjunctivitis. This is all in addition to the general tiredness I have been feeling.
This is a critical week to get rest as week 7 marks the arrival of JEMS music director, Lowell Sue, next Tuesday. After two days of meetings in the city of São Paulo, Lowell and I will travel to the state of Mato Grosso do Sul as well as visit four cities in the state of São Paulo. We are trying to accomplish all of this travel within eight days as Lowell will only be in the country for a total of nine days.
August 5 Lowell Sue departs LAX
August 6. Lowell arrives São Paulo
Lunch meeting with São Paulo Nikkei Pastors Federation
Various scheduled meetings in SP city, including Pr Daniel Abe, Pr Paulo Taniwaki
Night meeting with Santo Andre Holiness Church
August 7. Meetings and fellowship in SP city (schedule is still open)
August 8. Air travel to Campo Grande. Visit CG Holiness Church
August 9. Overnight bus trip from Campo Grande to Pompeia/Marilia
August 10. Introduction to ministry of ASA, attend Pompeia Holiness Church
PJ - Week 8
August 11. Marilia Free Methodist Church: morning worship, Sunday School and evening worship.
August 12. Bastos Holiness Church
August 13. Presidente Prudente Holiness Church
Overnight bus ride to São Paulo city
August 14. Rest and prepare to return.
August 15. Lowell departs São Paulo for LAX. Arrive Thursday night.
This is a critical week to get rest as week 7 marks the arrival of JEMS music director, Lowell Sue, next Tuesday. After two days of meetings in the city of São Paulo, Lowell and I will travel to the state of Mato Grosso do Sul as well as visit four cities in the state of São Paulo. We are trying to accomplish all of this travel within eight days as Lowell will only be in the country for a total of nine days.
August 5 Lowell Sue departs LAX
August 6. Lowell arrives São Paulo
Lunch meeting with São Paulo Nikkei Pastors Federation
Various scheduled meetings in SP city, including Pr Daniel Abe, Pr Paulo Taniwaki
Night meeting with Santo Andre Holiness Church
August 7. Meetings and fellowship in SP city (schedule is still open)
August 8. Air travel to Campo Grande. Visit CG Holiness Church
August 9. Overnight bus trip from Campo Grande to Pompeia/Marilia
August 10. Introduction to ministry of ASA, attend Pompeia Holiness Church
PJ - Week 8
August 11. Marilia Free Methodist Church: morning worship, Sunday School and evening worship.
August 12. Bastos Holiness Church
August 13. Presidente Prudente Holiness Church
Overnight bus ride to São Paulo city
August 14. Rest and prepare to return.
August 15. Lowell departs São Paulo for LAX. Arrive Thursday night.
Before committing myself to bedrest this week, I was able to see the JEMS Team off on Tuesday morning from the airport. Greg, Holly, and Jeremy arrived safely home. Thank you for remembering them in prayer.
That's about it for now. Thanks for your prayers. Please remember me.
Pastor John
Pastor John
