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We have had two shows so far and we have seen the Lord move in each of them! Thank you for your prayers.

Our first show, on Friday night, was at a club called Planet Beer.... yeah... It was a very nice club. Large stage, great sound system and great lighting. The first band was a black metal band which means crazy fast drumming and screaming for every song. I hate black metal.

There were about 200 people at the show ages ranging from 14 - 30. When we began to play they reacted with anger. They didn't like the humor that we use in the beginning and when they realized that we were talking about Jesus they began to scream mocking phrases and swear words at us. They began to spit on Rob and throw lit cigarette butts at him. Our drummer said it was the craziest crowed he has seen for No Longer Music.

After the show David invited everyone into a side room to talk. A mass of people followed him and he was able to clearly present the gospel to them. Afterwards many recieved Christ (not sure about the number yet, we usually find out from the church later) and many stayed after to talk to the band about Jesus. We were pleased that the angry crowd became interested in hearing about God.

Last nights show (Saturday 15) we played in a town outside the metropolitan area of Curitiba. It was an outdoor show in the middle of town. There was a car that was circling the town all week promoting the show. There were somewhere between 600 - 1000 people there.

Now, I haven't really explained my role yet. In the third song of the concert set there is a song called No Sex. During that song I put on a superhero suit with a cape and a big red V on the front.... because I am virgin man. David screams, "I believe you should have sex... I believe you show have sex a lot... AFTER MARRIAGE!" And then they sing a song about how Virgin Man saves David from falling into lust. The purpose of the song is to get the crowd into the show while sprinkling a little Christian teaching. My job is to run around in the crowd and act like a superhero. Last night I climbed up the scaffolding on the side of the stage and raised my cape to get the crowd to cheer. Very fun!

Anyway, after the show David called for everyone to meet him next to the stage. A group of about 200 people followed and he was able to present the gospel through a translator to them. He asked anyone who wanted to know Jesus to kneel down with him in front of the crowd. 20 people kneeled there and accepted Christ. After that some people were hanging around and they accepted Christ including two girls that Joy was able to lead to Christ. FANTASTIC!

Thank you for your prayers! Keep praying!