Bishop, I can’t find the words to explain.

Oh! What A Day!

It was a sublime experience, unforgettable. When you spoke about the Word of God and did a prayer, it was refreshing to my soul. Though I was tired from rushing around all week, I went to the meeting determined and willing, I went in search of a renovation, and I sought this with ALL OF MY STRENGTH!! AND FOUND IT! IT’S ALL IN THE MANNER THAT YOU SURRENDER YOURSELF!

The most amazing part was that there was a big change in my vision to WIN SOULS, a greater need to share this experience with others, to talk about what happened, and go after those who fell away from the faith. A renewal like never before!

“We are people of surrender, people of sacrifice, people of the altar, people of the mountains… WE ARE THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH!”

May God bless you and all of our bishops and pastors more and more!

We are already counting down the days until the Symposium of the Holy Spirit!

It will be a blessing!

Mariana (MA – USA)

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Good morning, Bishop!!

Oh, what a MARVELOUS day!!

The assurance that the Holy Spirit was with us at that time was absolute! Even a miracle happened during your prayer. A man who had been in a motorcycle accident and broke her shoulder started screaming during prayer. It seemed like someone had manifested with evil spirits, but when went over to him, he was crying like a child, because during the prayer, he said that he felt a pain worse than on the day of the accident, and that now he was healed!

His bone went back into place and he walked out without his arm splint. He was moving normally!! Only those who do not think do not believe!! That day was a real blessing!!

Raissa

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Today, I woke up feeling renewed. Feeling at peace, regardless of what I’m going through. I like soccer, but yesterday I didn’t even care if my team was winning or losing. In a great mood, I finished all of my paperwork (tests and more tests to correct). What a glorious day! I thank God and His servants, who sacrifice for us in favor of a magnificent renewal!!

Monica Villa (Brasilia – Brazil)

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Good morning, Bishop!

I had fallen away form the faith, and Saturday night I got drunk. I did some things that are displeasing to God, but the next day He kept poking at me, so I went to Church on my way back home. A humble Universal Church, and I was dressed like I was at home: short shorts, etc.

During my time away, I had bad eyes and doubts in respect to you and the Universal Church, but anyway…

When I got there, you prayed and set the challenge. A fear came over me, and I began to see things with good eyes. I was renewed, and certain that this was the day God chose for the transfiguration of my life!

Here I am in the faith, fighting to keep what God gave me that day! Never, during 9 years of coming and going, had I experienced something so real with God!

I love you, and praise God for those words. You will hear about me!

Renata Nunes

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I see myself 100% in this comment!

To be honest, I started the Fast of Daniel, but gave up during the first week, because I could not keep myself away from soccer games, news and the Internet.

I was already conformed that it was still not my time during this Fast. But on Friday, the 12^th, while watching the UCKG TV, a pastor said: “If you are still not participating in the Fast, there is still time. Make your sacrifice!”

I became so revolted with my situation that I prayed to God and wrote down on a paper all of my flaws, everything that I hated about myself, and placed all of my life, my goals and my projects in His hands.

I decided to sacrifice my everything!

How could I ignore such an unprecedented and strong purpose? In so many years of “Church”, I had never done this. Instead of crying my eyes out and telling Him that I wanted Him, I decided to show Him that I wanted Him!

Admittedly nothing screams louder than a sacrifice! And despite having entered the Fast at the last minute, I sacrificed, and He gave me the supreme honor of having Him within me!

I heard Him tell me that I am His beloved daughter and at the time when the baptism happened, it was the most glorious moment of my life. Now, I’m completely and truly happy!

Vera

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Hello, Bishop Macedo and Bishop Romualdo!

I have experienced wonderful days in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ since the Holy Spirit was poured out in my life on Sunday (4/14), the Special Day that will forever mark my life.

It is amazing! At home, at work, in the street, in the Church… Wherever I am, or what ever I am doing, I know that I’m not alone anymore. The Spirit of the Living God is with me! It gives me life and peace. I have direction, strength, disposition, determination, positive thoughts and attitudes!

And every time I meditate on the Holy Bible, the Lord speaks to me, showing me great things. My spiritual eyes and ears were opened, I rejoice in the understanding of the Word of God.

I am always reminded of the moment when Bishop Macedo raised his hands in the name of the Lord Jesus and commanded the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on all the brave people of the Universal Church. I had great insight that I would now become the temple of the Holy Spirit. I was sure that my effort to be obedient to the Voice of Faith, sacrificing all my will and surrendering myself entirely into the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ had been approved. I glorify God for allowing me to be part of the multitude of people being baptized, giving testimony throughout the world.

Oh, it is wonderful to receive the blessings of the Father! For it is written:

“Therefore thus says the Lord God: I have raised My hand in an oath that surely the nations that are around you shall bear their own shame.” Ezekiel 36.7

And that’s exactly what happened: our problems, difficulties, and spiritual enemies were rebuked when the hands of the man of God were raised in a purpose of challenge.

And the lives of those who believe and remain in the faith were raised. A separation of waters was determined there on Mount Hermon – the mountain of mountains – the arrival of a new era: “But you, O mountains of Israel, you shall shoot forth your branches and yield your fruit to My people Israel, for they are about to come. For indeed I am for you, and I will turn to you, and you shall be tilled and sown.” Ezekiel 36.8-9

The Holy Spirit testifies in my mind, day after day, He works within me. We celebrate together, as brothers (born of God)! It is time to harvest the fruit of the true sacrifice!

André Oliveira

Sao Mateus (Espirito Santo – Brazil)