ERESB 2017 in Santa Bárbara, MG
10th ERESB – 5th Estação Cultural
Faith and emotion filled the Praça da Estação (Station Square), in Santa Bárbara, during the 10th Encontro Regional dos Evangélicos de Santa Bárbara (ERESB), the Regional Gathering of Evangelicals of Santa Bárbara. Held on September 16 and 17, 2017, the event was part of the 5th Estação Cultural (Cultural Station) program, bringing together thousands of people in a great celebration of worship, music and Christian fellowship.
Organized by the Santa Bárbara City Hall, through the Department of Tourism, Culture and Economic Development, in partnership with the Associação Evangélica do Projeto ERESB (AEPE), the gathering marked a decade of history and reaffirmed the event's purpose: to unite faith and culture in a space for Christian expression and fellowship in the Serra do Caraça.
Worship, dance and inspiring messages
The program began on Saturday, September 16, with dance performances and moments of prayer led by Pastor Wellington Ricardo and Pastor Ricardo, who officially opened the gathering. The audience enjoyed the performance of the Banda ERESB, a group of local musicians who livened up the night with praise and worship songs.
The most eagerly awaited moment came at 10:30 p.m., when singer Anderson Freire took the stage. One of the biggest names in Brazilian gospel music, he moved the crowd with hits such as "Raridade", "Acalma o Meu Coração", "Adorador" and "A Igreja Vem". His performance closed the night in a powerful atmosphere of faith, emotion and gratitude.
Culture and faith in the Serra do Caraça
Sunday, September 17, kept the same spirit of fellowship and joy. Activities began at 2 p.m. with dance, theater and music performances, followed by the Assembleia de Deus Orchestra, which delighted the audience with a repertoire of hymns and instrumental pieces.
Pastor Esdras delivered the day's sermon, bringing a message of reflection and hope. To close the event on a high note, the Banda ERESB returned to the stage with a vibrant performance, ending the gathering in an atmosphere of celebration and unity.
A decade of faith and fellowship
The 10th ERESB was more than an event — it was a milestone symbolizing ten years of worship and evangelism in the Serra do Caraça. With each edition, the gathering grows stronger as a space for Christian fellowship that values both faith and the cultural expressions of the Santa Bárbara community.
The unity of the local churches and the support of the City Hall show the town's commitment to keeping alive this tradition, which is already part of Santa Bárbara's official calendar. ERESB is undoubtedly one of the greatest expressions of spirituality and art in the region, attracting believers and visitors in a collective testimony of faith and hope.
