"Before we start, I need my meladinho (meaning sticky)," says Adriana as we enter a small room at Holy Family Church, in Fort Myers, Florida. "You want some?" She asks as she mixes powder milk with a few drops of water. "I can’t go on without my meladinho," she says and laughs.

Adriana was in Fort Myers for three days for the I Aclamai Florida along with the Louvor & Glória Mission and Sister Zelia. Adriana also performed a concert on the night of March 19. The singer, who is passionate about music since childhood, has recorded six CDs, a DVD and has won several gold records. She is a strong presence at various Brazilian Catholic events.

The Louvation Mission was also present in the I Aclamai Florida, and we took the opportunity to interview this example of professionalism and dedication to serving the Lord.

Louvation interviewed Luiz Carvalho, founder of Recado Lay Consecrated Community.

Recado was first established in Ceará, Brazil, as a musical group.  After 5 years, Carvalho and the other seven members took the challenge to become missionaries using art as form of evangelization.

The community is now based in Fortaleza and São Paulo, Brazil, and Toulon, France.

To learn more about their work, please visit: www.recado.org.br