Let me introduce you to Pastor Connely Dyrud. Connely is originally from Minnesota (the iron range) and after his ordination out of seminary he took his wife and small children to Brazil where they served as missionaries for 35 years. Needless to say Connely has some amazing stories to tell about his experiences there. While he and his wife were visiting family in the U.S. in 2005 his wife was diagnosed with cancer. As I like to say about my mom, Connely's wife receieved her healing in heaven. It was my privilege to host Conely for a few days while he conducted some ministry endeavors in northern Slovakia.