By Viviane Ferreira, from Ongrace.

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More than 100 people received free health care services, legal guidance and personal care during Graça em Ação Amazonas’ final community outreach event of 2026. Held on October 31 at the state headquarters of the International Church of God’s Grace (IIGD) in Manaus, Amazonas, the event brought together volunteers and marked the conclusion of a year in which the project provided services in four municipalities in the state’s interior.

Pastor Alexandre Pontes, who has led the initiative for three years, explained that this edition offered an expanded range of specialized services, made possible by the participation of volunteers connected to the Church and their family members. “We can only thank God for another year in which Graça em Ação has been active throughout the state,” the leader said. According to him, approximately 30% of those who received assistance and were not members of the IIGD also attended church services held that weekend.

The pastor celebrated the project’s expansion into the interior of Amazonas. In 2026, volunteer teams visited Itacoatiara, Manacapuru, Iranduba and Presidente Figueiredo, despite transportation challenges in the region. “This year, I felt in my heart that we should also reach the cities in the interior, and God gave us the ability to do so,” he explained.

For 2027, the team plans to expand its reach to Tefé, Coari and Parintins, municipalities that have not yet benefited from the outreach activities because of the difficulties volunteers face in traveling to these locations. “Our goal for next year is to also serve communities that can only be reached by boat or plane.”

Among the volunteers is attorney Amanda Nascimento, who has participated in the project for three years and coordinates its legal services department. According to her, medical consultations and legal guidance were the most sought-after services during the event. “This demonstrates the importance of providing multidisciplinary assistance, caring for people in a comprehensive way,” she observed.

The attorney, who also works in communications, sees volunteering as a way to put her faith into practice beyond church services. For Amanda, professional expertise can help people facing difficulties who lack access to proper guidance. “Being part of Graça em Ação is a privilege for me and an opportunity to live out the Gospel in practical ways,” she emphasized.

Reflecting on the assistance provided, Amanda connected the initiative to James 2:17, a biblical passage that teaches about faith accompanied by works. “It is deeply rewarding to realize that behind every act of service, there is a life being touched, a family receiving support and people experiencing God’s love,” she concluded.