The large arena filled with people from throughout Brazil as well as scores of local people from Florianopolis. Some of Brazil’s top Christian musicians thrilled the multitudes with their songs. People sang. They clapped. Then they listened. Sammy Tippit, an American evangelist, stood and spoke about matters that were personal and important to Brazilians. He spoke about family, love and broken relationships. Then the San Antonio, Texas evangelist spoke about Jesus. What happened next would change scores of lives.

Tippit invited those in attendance to place their faith in Jesus to transform their lives. Before he ever made his call, one man came to the front of the platform and knelt with tears running down his face. He invited Jesus to come into his heart and change his life. Immediately, scores of others followed. The front of the arena was filled with people crying out to God for a deep work of God in their lives.

Counselors stood by the side of each person who responded to Tippit’s message. One by one they prayed. God touched those who came forward. And God touched those who had prayed for that moment. Florianopolis is considered one of the more difficult cities in Brazil. It has a more European feel to it. It sits in the far southern region of Brazil where Evangelicals are not as strong as the northern part of the country. Yet, no one could have told that by the response to the message.

Sammy Tippit was invited to preach a city wide evangelistic event in Florianopolis, Brazil during the last week of January. Many Brazilians responded to his message and gave their hearts and lives to Christ.

He also spoke to the Brazilian Baptist Convention about the launching of his new book and workbook, Praying for Your Family. The evangelistic event was a part of Brazilian Baptist Convention’s national convention. The national convention of Brazilian Baptists was the launching pad for Tippit’s new book. The denomination has embraced the initiative by Sammy Tippit Ministries.

Brazilian leaders stated that they hoped to have all 8500 Brazilian Baptist churches take their people through the study. Mario Ikeda, representative of the publishing house, said that he hopes that other denominations in Brazil will also embrace the campaign. Tippit said, “This has been an incredible start to launching Praying for Your Family. If just half the churches participate, it will impact the nation and the churches. It could be a catalyst for revival.”

For more information on Praying for Your Family, visit www.PrayingForYourFamily.com