On their first trip to Brazil in 1996 after taking early retirement, God spoke to Noel and Sandra through a verse of scripture in Galatians 6: 10, which said ,  "Do good unto all, but especially to the Household of Faith".  They had met pastors who were tired out and on the point of giving up, because they had no financial means of having a break and the Lord laid on their hearts the need for a pastor's retreat; a place where pastors and their families could come and relax and be refreshed spiritually, as well as naturally, at no cost to themselves.  In July of 1999 God led Noel and Sandra to a house on the market that was ideal for such a retreat and it became their headquarters. The house is in the mountains surrounded by peace and tranquillity, whilst at the same time near to an interstate dual - carriageway and just one hour's drive from Rio de Janeiro airport.   Because of its proximity to the international airport it has also been ideal for hosting foreign teams interested in short - term missions and many have received a new vision for the work of God.