Ethics, Values & Spirituality (EVS)

I had the privilege to preach at churches in Brazil, USA, and Canada. Preaching is a unique opportunity to show Jesus to the church members and to interested people that want to know Jesus. The sermons are in Portuguese.  

• Preaching at Brazilian church in Mount Vernon, NY. See the pictures, Sermon-A Oração Faz a Diferença, and Westchester Bulletin 05.30.09. (in Portuguese)

• Preaching at Brazilian church in Brazil. See the pictures and Sermon-Jardim de Oracao

• Preaching at the Brazilian-Portuguese church in Brampton, Canada. See the Sermon-O Mestre da Saidinha, and Heart Lake 06.08.13 bulletin. (In English/Portuguese)

These letters describe my role as the assistant pastor for the Westchester Luzo-Brazilian church in Mount Vernon, NY. They also describe all my duties and responsibilities to the church and community. The “Thank You” letter reflects the senior pastor’s recognition towards my work for the church and the community.

1. Thank You – Letter to Mount Vernon (Pr. Claudio)
2. Letter to Canada – Pr. Claudio
3. Letter to USCIS – Pr. Claudio

As an assistant pastor and church leader for the Westchester Luzo-Brazilian church in Mount Vernon, NY, I invited pastor Denison Moura to do a “Special weekend with God” in our church.

See the video (in Portuguese) where Pr. Moura is greeting and inviting the church to participate in that unique program.

Also, see the letter describing his weekend with us as well as his words of recognition of my work for the church. (letter in Portuguese and English where he mentions my name and attaches my picture)

1. See: Letter Pr. Denison
2. See: the invitation video to the church

I developed the seminar on How’s Heaven Gonna Be? This workshop presented brief ideas on the main topic. The workshop and discussions were done based on the Ellen G. White’s book titled “Heaven.” (see my name and cell number on the Portuguese and English flyer – Junior, 203-731-7573)

Morning Journeys: Reconnecting with my spirituality. I not only led, directed, prepared, trained, and implemented several morning devotions for the Westchester Luso-Brazilian church in Mount Vernon, NY, but I also participated in all of them. These morning devotions are called “Spiritual Journeys.”

The primary goal is to seek intimacy and a closer relationship with God reaching Him during the earlier mornings. These materials are a combination of books, the spirit of prophecy guidelines, and direction on spiritual and healthy growth, among others.

These artifacts show my fellowship with God, religious principles, values and an intense spiritual life always seeking God for guidance in my life and spiritual growth.

See the Morning Journeys – Guidelines in Portuguese prepared by Osvaldo Santos Jr.

See the Letter to a Brazilian magazine (in Portuguese) prepared by Osvaldo Santos Jr.

As an assistant pastor for the church, I chose, led, directed and participated in this spiritual journey of 40 days “Intimacy with God.” This material was sent to us by the South Division for the SDA churches in Brazil. It is one of many institutional collections for the morning journeys.

 See the certificate and front page of the book (in Portuguese)

As an assistant pastor for the church, I chose, led, directed and participated in this spiritual journey of 40 days “Health and Worship.” This material was sent to us by the South Division for the SDA churches in Brazil. It is one of many institutional collections for the morning journeys.

See the certificate (Portuguese/English), the front page and book in pdf (in Portuguese)

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As an assistant pastor for the church, I chose, led, directed and participated in this spiritual journey of 40 days “Abide in me Today.” This material was sent to us by the South Division for the SDA churches in Brazil. It is one of many institutional collections for the morning journeys.

See the certificate, front page and book in pdf (in Portuguese)

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I performed this musical in Portuguese at a Brazilian SDA church in Danbury, CT, USA.

See the picture (I am the first front kneeling wearing a white shirt), my name on the flyer as “Director: Osvaldo Junior, ” and the video.

I was the director, producer, choir/vocal group conductor, and pianist.

The Christmas musical “Cristo A Luz” portrays the Jesus life from His birth going along in His ministry until His resurrection. (in Portuguese)

I performed this musical in Portuguese at Westchester Luzo-Brazilian SDA church in Mamaroneck, NY, USA.

See my name on the flyer as “Director & Conductor: Osvaldo Junior.”

This Christmas musical “Adorai” shows Jesus life mostly portraying His birth going along with the surrounding happenings such as Joseph and May looking for someplace to rest, three wise men, etc.

I performed this musical in English at Brazilian SDA church in Toronto, Canada.

See my name on the flyer as “Director & Conductor: Osvaldo Junior.”

I was the director, producer, and vocal group conductor.

This Easter musical “Behold the Lamb” presents the Jesus ministry along with many miracles until His resurrection.

The flyer and newspaper ad is in Portuguese.

The video is in English.

I performed this musical in English at Portuguese SDA church in Toronto, Canada. 

This Christmas musical “The Night before Christmas” as the name suggests, it relates the circumstances that anticipated the Jesus coming to earth. 

I was the director, producer, and choir/vocal group conductor, as well as I, wrote all the scenes for this play.

You can see me in the video conducting the choir and vocal group, and at the end of the program receiving the thanks from the senior pastor Edgar Nunes.

My wife and my children also participated in this project.

I performed this musical in English at a Portuguese SDA church in Toronto, Canada. 

This Easter music program “Because He Lives” was performed by the Doxa vocal group, church choir and the men’s vocal group where we sang many songs that counted the Jesus life and His ministry.

Pastor Edgar Nunes, the senior pastor of the church, brought the Jesus word.

You can see me in the video conducting, playing, directing and receiving the thanks at the end of the program.

As a Christian and musician since my early years, I have had the privilege to develop my passion conducting and directing many choirs and vocal groups.

The Doxa trade and brand name belong to me in Brazil. I extended its use in Canada, and with other singers, we performed in many events and churches.

As Doxa Vocal Group director in Brazil and Canada, I used to participate in religious events, evangelistic series and crusades to sing about Jesus for the church members as well as for the communities. These events are a combination of performances at churches and in theaters.

A. We performed in an evangelistic series in November 1996. See the guests’ list (convidados) – Grupo Doxa, on the flyer, in Portuguese. 

B. We performed in a unique program (Ullanda Innocent & Doxa) directed to nom-SDA members in July 1996. See Doxa picture on the flyer, in Portuguese.

C. We performed at “Teatro da Reitoria” in Junho 1997 in a unique program directed to evangelical people. See Doxa picture on the flyer, in Portuguese.

D. We performed at various evangelistic series in many cities. See a certificate and flyer (pdf), in Portuguese.

          Doxa-Telemaco

As a musician, Christian, musical producer and Doxa Vocal Group director, I released the first CD album called “Reason to Sing.”

The main reason was to preach the gospel and show Jesus to many people through the songs we used to sing. 

See the CD front page, flyers and video, in Portuguese. In the picture, I am the first person from left to right.

As a musician, Christian, musical producer and Doxa Vocal Group director, I performed with the group in a special program singing to non-SDA members and ex-SDA members.

The main reason was to preach the gospel and show Jesus to these people through the songs we used to sing. 

See the video, in Portuguese.

As a musician, Christian, musical producer and Doxa Vocal Group director, I released the second CD album called “Ser De Jesus É Bom Demais.”

The main reason was to preach the gospel and show Jesus to many people through the songs we used to sing. 

See the CD front page and flyer, in Portuguese.

I am the first person, right to left, on the first row.

As a Christian and musician since my early years, I have had the privilege to develop my passion conducting and directing many choirs and vocal groups.

The Doxa trade and brand name belong to me in Brazil. I extended its use in Canada, and with other singers, we performed in many events and churches.

As Doxa Vocal Group director in Brazil and Canada, I used to participate in religious events, evangelistic series and crusades to sing about Jesus for the church members as well as for the communities. 

See the flyer “Doxa Group in Concert” performing at Portuguese SDA church in Toronto, ON.

See the front-page bulletin and bulletin in pdf performing at Heart Lake SDA church in Brampton, ON. I also preached in this presentation. (my name is in the bulletin)

Doxa Group at Heart Lake

I was elected the Majestic Choir Director and Conductor at Toronto West SDA church in Toronto, Canada for the years 2016-2017. 

My duties involved: choir rehearsal – prepare the choir to perform in many programs and events such as different churches located in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area), evangelistic series, prepare the devotionals, sing Jesus in special programs for SDA members and non-members and community. 

A. see the nominating committee report (my name under Music, Majestic choir)

   TWEST-Nominating Report

B. Pictures of performances

C. Appreciation Award

D. Devotionals

E. Singing at two evangelistic series in Toronto: Available and Hope 2016 – The Journey

F. Conducting the choir in a special program at TWest church (see bulletin, video, and pictures)

As church leader for the community, I participated in a series of meetings with the department of children and families (DCF) on how to have better families, and parental and children education.

This artifact was a recommendation from the Executive secretary of Greater New York Conference of SDA churches in New York. Through this letter, he says that “Mr. Santos is a man of principles, one that we can trust.” 

His words reflect my principles and ethics working toward the family and community.

Letter Pr. Gerson to DCF

Developing values and ethics towards children, I engaged in two specific courses to learn how to be an effective parent.

These artifacts show that these two institutions taught me how to be aware of children education in many levels such as effective communication, discipline, child development among others that at end guided me on how to be more prepared to educate my children. The main topics were: values, behavior, ethics and discipline.

1. Letter from SFTPE

2. Letter from JF&C

Take the LEAD 775: Advanced Studies at Andrews University (Berrien Springs – USA) – Ethics in Leadership.

G.1. Osvaldo LEAD 775 on Ethics – Syllabus

G.2. Osvaldo’s LEAD 775-Project on Ethics

Take the AP/ADMS 3060: Canadian Law and Ethics at York University (Toronto – Canada): I took this course through the Internationally Educated Professionals (IEP) bridging program offered to skilled immigrants in Canada.

The Business Ethics course showed the importance of social and moral obligation in business. The goal of this class was to expand the mindfulness and comprehension of ethical issues and to give valuable aspects of guiding to do better choices and analysis in moral business. The course also had the intention to provide leaders many tools in how to be better prepared to ponder, distinguish, and resolve ethical issues practiced in organizational, individual life, as well as, societal levels.

1. The York University application 

York University docs

2. The course outline

ADMS 3060 Course Outline

3. Final case assignment

Final Case Assignment, ADMS 3060, Fall 2013

4. York University Certificate

 York University Certificate

5. Course celebration (see my name under BUSINESS)

YORK – Celebrate Success 2015 Prg

6. Picture: I am in the first row, the third person from right to left.