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The union of numerous leaders and members of the Videira Church, in partnership with various sectors of the State Government, Rio Branco City Hall and private bodies, has taken several social actions to several neighborhoods in the capital of Acre in recent years.
Last Saturday, December 21st, the Cidade do Povo community was able to receive various services in the areas of health, education, legal and several others, benefiting around 800 people, who also celebrated the Solidarity Christmas held every year by the Videira Church .
Coordinated by pastors Edmilson Assis and Valéria Rigamonte, leaders of the Videira Church ministry, DIA V – Videira Social na Comunidade and Natal Solidário, as it is popularly known, was held at Escola Cívico Militar Wilson Barbosa, with various medical, dental and social services , educational activities that involved around 200 volunteers.
Among the social action partners are Energisa, the Municipal Health Department (Semsa), which provided dental vans, rapid tests and vaccines; State Department of Health (Sesacre), with vaccines, Procon, State Public Ministry (MPE in the Community), State Department of Social Assistance and Human Rights (Seasdh), Women’s Department (Semulher), Fire Department, Civil Police, IFAC, with planetarium, 7th BEC, DETRAN, Escola de Música Tocando no Ritmo, volunteer doctors and several professionals from different segments of society.
The action also included the delivery of toys and basic food baskets to the community, which according to pastor Edmilson Assis was a moment of immense joy and satisfaction considering that the role of the church in society is to bring love and solidarity to others, witnessing the grace and compassion of Jesus Christ towards people.
“We understand that the church has a primary function in the community, which is to serve people, bring love and relief to them. Jesus Christ served people, and this is how we want to follow in the footsteps of the one who first loved us”, said the leader of the Videira Social Ministry, Fernanda Figueiredo.
This year, V Day featured a visit from the vice-governor of the state of Acre, Mailza Assis, who, in addition to supporting the solidarity action, made a point of participating in the event, greeting all the volunteers and families served during Saturday, 21, in the Cidade do Povo community.
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