One part of our mission to Brazil was to minister to these children housed at the orphanage in Itacaja, Tocantins Brazil. This orphanage is fifteen hundred air miles north of Rio in addition to 6 hours by bus. Pr. Fernando Brandau expressed the importance of our mission to emphasize the dier need to bring these children to the city of Palmas. Six hours away from modern medical facilities was too far away to insure proper care for the children. The immediate need of each child is important, however, the Brazilian Baptist want to provide for the future of these dear ones as well. Palmas is a new city and will provide medical, educational and economic opportunites for the children. The tiny town of Itacaja could never meet such needs.
