The Lord gave us a good weekend all round. My results from exams done earlier last week in João Pessoa were all good. PTL! The service last night was excellent. We are getting so many people in that it is difficult to keep up with so many constantly new faces. PTL! It is wonderful to see some really transformed lives now joyfully serving God! PTL! Thank you for your prayers and support.
The Patos youth went to Teixeira at the weekend and held a good service with Philip preaching. The Christians in Action group also were blessed at Ipueira in Rio Grande do Norte State. At Soledade 3 came to Christ in a special impact weekend. News is in too of blessings at Conceição, Juá and Campina Grande. PTL!
We now have our UK trip all sorted so we are now seeking to sort out a vehicle. Any ideas? We will not need it for the north-east and Scotland as we will be doing those places by train and we may go to Wales by train too. Thus we need a vehicle for our travels in the south of England. Please pray.
Monday, 30 March 2015
Saturday, 28 March 2015
State-wide TV report on EAB/ACEV Action School at Campina Grande
This is such a beautiful report that I am posting it despite many not speaking Portuguese to understand it - but you can get the gist by watching the report. This is a wonderful demonstration of true Christian service to very poor kids. http://g1.globo.com/pb/paraiba/jpb-2edicao/videos/t/edicoes/v/jpb-mostra-professor-que-se-dedica-a-mudar-a-vida-de-criancas-atraves-do-esporte/4068035/
I have completed my sermon preparation for tomorrow and am ready to roll! "I am the true vine" (John 15:1-17). Your prayers are valued.
The youth are in Teixeira tonight ministering there and the Christians in Action group are in Ipueira. The deaf are at the Care Centre.
I have completed my sermon preparation for tomorrow and am ready to roll! "I am the true vine" (John 15:1-17). Your prayers are valued.
The youth are in Teixeira tonight ministering there and the Christians in Action group are in Ipueira. The deaf are at the Care Centre.
Friday, 27 March 2015
Steady rain
We are grateful to God for steady rain every day since last Saturday totalling nearly 5 inches of rain. The Green Pastures lake has taken in some water and the wide-mouth well levels have risen a lot. The newly planted 3,500+ tree seedlings are looking great.
The Bible study last night went very well. Numbers were up even more than usual. It was a blessed night of prayer, praise, testimonies and the Word.
I am now preparing my sermon for this Sunday in Patos and I need to prepare for the following weekend which will be Easter. Tonight Liz and I have to do a session of marriage counselling with a couple and there will also be a seminar for the Bible College students working on combatting violence against women. Your prayers are valued.
The Bible study last night went very well. Numbers were up even more than usual. It was a blessed night of prayer, praise, testimonies and the Word.
I am now preparing my sermon for this Sunday in Patos and I need to prepare for the following weekend which will be Easter. Tonight Liz and I have to do a session of marriage counselling with a couple and there will also be a seminar for the Bible College students working on combatting violence against women. Your prayers are valued.
Euro trip full steam ahead!
Our trip to Europe is now fully organized and all the church bookings have been duly confirmed. God willing things will be as follows:
August 30 Hardley am
September 6 Thamesmead am / 13 Bristol Ivy am + Bristol PHC pm / 14-19 Switzerland / 20 Cadnam am / 27 Great Lumley am + Bishop Auckland pm / 29 Horden
October 1 Hylton Castle / 4 Larbert / 11 Millbrook am + West Wellow (pm) / 14 Shirley Warren / 18 Verwood am / 25 Danbury
November 1 Cefn Cribwr.
We look forward to seeing everyone and value your prayers.
August 30 Hardley am
September 6 Thamesmead am / 13 Bristol Ivy am + Bristol PHC pm / 14-19 Switzerland / 20 Cadnam am / 27 Great Lumley am + Bishop Auckland pm / 29 Horden
October 1 Hylton Castle / 4 Larbert / 11 Millbrook am + West Wellow (pm) / 14 Shirley Warren / 18 Verwood am / 25 Danbury
November 1 Cefn Cribwr.
We look forward to seeing everyone and value your prayers.
Tuesday, 24 March 2015
Travels
Liz and I have just got back from a 2-day trip to João Pessoa. We went for me to do a routine medical check-up and took the opportunity to visit Cesário, Euda and family who were part of the Patos church years back. It was a lovely encouraging meeting.
Rain continues to fall steadily at Green Pastures. PTL! We've had some rain every day since Saturday. I will have more precise details after going there tomorrow.
The final outstanding ministry engagement for our UK trip in the late summer/autumn has now been confirmed. PTL!
Rain continues to fall steadily at Green Pastures. PTL! We've had some rain every day since Saturday. I will have more precise details after going there tomorrow.
The final outstanding ministry engagement for our UK trip in the late summer/autumn has now been confirmed. PTL!
Sunday, 22 March 2015
Damp Sunday
We have had about a further two thirds of an inch of rain this afternoon/night to add to the one third yesterday. PTL! This is so good for the trees planted and we will now get on and plant the rest this week. Of course we need much more abundant rain to fill reservoirs but it is a step in the right direction.
The service tonight in Patos had a good number present but less than usual owing to the rain. The service was good and the sermon went well with quite a few hands raised at the end for prayer.
Liz and I travel to João Pessoa tomorrow to visit an elderly couple who used to be members of the Patos church- Cesário and Euda. On the Tuesday I will be having some routine medical exams done.
The service tonight in Patos had a good number present but less than usual owing to the rain. The service was good and the sermon went well with quite a few hands raised at the end for prayer.
Liz and I travel to João Pessoa tomorrow to visit an elderly couple who used to be members of the Patos church- Cesário and Euda. On the Tuesday I will be having some routine medical exams done.
Saturday, 21 March 2015
Singles Ministry
The launch of the new singles and divorced ministry got off to a lovely start last night. It was really good. Some really opened up their hearts. It made it quite clear to us how right we were to insist on starting this ministry. Please pray.
Please pray for my sermon tomorrow in the Patos church. I am looking forward to preaching. What a responsibility it is preaching God's Word. I discovered this week how last week's sermon was a lifeline to two people and I had no idea until a few days later. PTL!
Please pray for my sermon tomorrow in the Patos church. I am looking forward to preaching. What a responsibility it is preaching God's Word. I discovered this week how last week's sermon was a lifeline to two people and I had no idea until a few days later. PTL!
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