I am happy to report that our team is home, safe and blessed, basking in the afterglow of being used by the Lord for His work in Campo Grande, Brazil. We got extremely busy as the crusade approached and then during the weekend that there wasn’t time to bring an update. We encourage you to check out the slideshow on our website and watch the week unfold.
On Wednesday Missionary Timothy’s sister Peggy joined us from North Carolina. Then in the evening we invited the neighborhood children over for an “American meal” of french fries, hamburgers, and hot dogs. Miriam and Debbie prepared the meal and Matthew and Alissa played games with the kids, shared with them and we all laughed, sang, and had a good time in the Lord.
On Thursday, we were joined by Pastor Tim and his son Kat from Tennessee. They had previously been near Sau Paulo, Brazil, with a construction team building a church. They parted ways with their team and came to help make the crusade a success. On Thursday evening we crossed the city and joined Pastora Rose once again to minister in one of the churches she has planted in a very poor area of the city. The service was packed with half of those in attendance children. She made a large cake with icing celebrating our attendance, and the kids as well as their families were so excited to share the cake with us. Debbie gave a word of encouragement and called all the children up for prayer. They crowded around Alissa and Matthew looking to the Lord for a touch. After the prayer service we joined a family at their home for another churrasco…a Brazilian Bar-B-Que! It is great to sit and hear what the Lord is doing in the nations as all that were brought together for this one event shared their ministry experiences.
On Friday we started the work for the crusade. We walked through the town with a large banner, handing out invitations and candy to the residents and businesses along the way. We prayed around the school property and greeted the people as they came. Many of them were those that attended the Schools of Evangelism held over the past two weeks. They came with Bibles in hand, ready to minister to those that came to hear the Word of God. Alissa, Matthew and Peggy worked with the children. We repeated this on Saturday evening and Sunday evening. Only God knows the effect this crusade had on the people in the city of Campo Grande. There were souls saved as Pastors and church leaders prayed with those in the crowd at the close of each night. Children responded to the Gospel and even the school’s security guard received Jesus. It was exciting to be part of God’s work!
On Saturday afternoon all the women (Miriam, Alissa, Peggy, Virginia, and Debbie) joined Gethsemane Church and Pastor Nathanael once again as they hosted an afternoon tea for the women in the area. God brought a “now” Word for all the women through Debbie and then we had a good time in fellowship tasting their delicious treats. Then on Sunday morning the doors were opened at the school once again and the local churches came together for teaching in groups: men, women, youth, and children. Miriam ministered to the women, Alissa ministered to the youth, Pastor Tim ministered to the men, and Peggy ministered to the children.
Wow, what a great time in the Lord! There is so much more to tell, but this overview should give everyone an idea of these last two weeks of ministry and help you identify the happenings as you watch the slide show. Most of all, thank you for your prayers and for your financial support so this Crusade could take place. We are humbled that God would choose Kingdom Builders to join Him in His work in Brazil and grateful for His grace and anointing that worked in and through our team as we were obedient to His call. We look forward with great anticipation to our next assignment and will keep you posted.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Monday & Tuesday's Update
On Monday morning Matthew, Alissa, and Pastor Timothy headed out on foot into the neighborhood with invitations to the Crusade in their hands. Miriam and Debbie headed in the opposite direction in the afternoon. We seized the opportunity not only to prepare the soil for the crusade through prayer as we walked, but we also allowed God to direct us to stop and pray specifically for those that had needs.
Monday evening we were honored to be invited to minister in a special service held at Ephriam Church in Campo Grande with Pastor Sandem. They welcomed us with a huge banner over the door of the church and greeted us with open arms. The spirit of excellence was exhibited in all that was said and done. God spoke a message of faith through Debbie and He used Miriam’s testimony to demonstrate His faithfulness to respond to the prayer of faith. He confirmed His Word as the entire team lined up to lay hands on those that would come in faith for God to meet their needs. Almost the entire congregation lined up and the last person was prayed for at 11:15 pm! We stayed around for pizza and many testimonies were shared and God’s name was glorified.
On Tuesday missionary Isabel (Virginia’s mother) invited us to her home. After a fabulous lunch we gathered on her front porch and listened to her share her passion for the men and women in the prisons in Campo Grande. She is the founder of Saving Lives Prison Ministry and has been ministering in the prisons and training others to join her for over 14 years. God calls and uses those that will heed His call to reach the lost in every nation, Hallelujah!
On Tuesday evening we joined Gethsemane Baptist Church and Pastor Natanael for a special prayer service. This is the church that is working closely with Evangelist Tim Sutton to hold the crusade. It is located right next to the school property that has been rented for the weekend, which will house the classes during the day and the evangelistic crusade in the evenings. This little church of only 70 people has been fasting and praying for 40 days to see a powerful move of God in this crusade. It was a special time of prayer and praise and God spoke a Word through Debbie that “the battle was not theirs, but was God’s” and that He would indeed bring in a harvest of souls this weekend. The service ended with exuberant praise as God confirmed His Word and revealed to us that walls were coming down!
We invite you to click on our website where you can view a slideshow of pictures that have been taken. God is not finished with us yet here in Brazil, we still have a week for Him to work through us! Continue to pray!
Monday evening we were honored to be invited to minister in a special service held at Ephriam Church in Campo Grande with Pastor Sandem. They welcomed us with a huge banner over the door of the church and greeted us with open arms. The spirit of excellence was exhibited in all that was said and done. God spoke a message of faith through Debbie and He used Miriam’s testimony to demonstrate His faithfulness to respond to the prayer of faith. He confirmed His Word as the entire team lined up to lay hands on those that would come in faith for God to meet their needs. Almost the entire congregation lined up and the last person was prayed for at 11:15 pm! We stayed around for pizza and many testimonies were shared and God’s name was glorified.
On Tuesday missionary Isabel (Virginia’s mother) invited us to her home. After a fabulous lunch we gathered on her front porch and listened to her share her passion for the men and women in the prisons in Campo Grande. She is the founder of Saving Lives Prison Ministry and has been ministering in the prisons and training others to join her for over 14 years. God calls and uses those that will heed His call to reach the lost in every nation, Hallelujah!
On Tuesday evening we joined Gethsemane Baptist Church and Pastor Natanael for a special prayer service. This is the church that is working closely with Evangelist Tim Sutton to hold the crusade. It is located right next to the school property that has been rented for the weekend, which will house the classes during the day and the evangelistic crusade in the evenings. This little church of only 70 people has been fasting and praying for 40 days to see a powerful move of God in this crusade. It was a special time of prayer and praise and God spoke a Word through Debbie that “the battle was not theirs, but was God’s” and that He would indeed bring in a harvest of souls this weekend. The service ended with exuberant praise as God confirmed His Word and revealed to us that walls were coming down!
We invite you to click on our website where you can view a slideshow of pictures that have been taken. God is not finished with us yet here in Brazil, we still have a week for Him to work through us! Continue to pray!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Off to a great start in Brazil...
We arrived safely in Brazil Saturday morning after an overnight flight. We were blessed to have all of our luggage arrive along with us, and we were greeted by Pastor Timothy and a dear brother in the Lord who loaded us up along with our luggage into two cars and took us to Pastor Timothy’s home. We spent our first day in fellowship, rest and unpacking all the gifts we brought to bless their beautiful family. Virginia, his dear wife, has displayed the gift of hospitality as she caters to our every need. Little Timothy Joshua (2 ½ years old) is a delight and loves all the activity in the house.
Sunday morning we joined Evangelist Tim Sutton and Pastor Basilio at Evangelical Community Pillar of Faith Church as they wrapped up a 3-day School of Evangelism with pastors and church leaders. After a delicious lunch we walked to a nearby park where some set up the sound system and others began a prayer walk around the park. After Evangelist Tim sang some worship songs and played his trumpet, Pastor Timothy shared his testimony. People from the community surfaced from their homes and those passing by stopped to listen as a short gospel message was preached. Then those that participated in the School of Evangelism began to walk through the park and down the streets and talked with many about Jesus and His love for them. It was an excellent opportunity for them to put into practice what they learned over the last 3 days.
Matthew and Pastor Timothy joined some young men that were playing soccer nearby while the Gospel was being declared in the park. God opened the door for Matthew to share with them through the interpretation of Pastor Timothy. He gave Matthew an illustration using soccer in order to relate the gospel of Jesus to them. We believe that God’s Word planted in their heart will not return void and that He will watch over that Word and draw them to conviction of their sins and the need of a Savior! Amen, so be it!
We regrouped in the afternoon and headed across town for an evening worship service with Pastor Rose at Jesus Bread of Life Church. What an awesome time of worship, which included dance, special singing, and celebration of the results of an outreach the church had done on Saturday in an Indian village. God has truly given them a heart to reach the “unreached” with the Gospel. Alissa was given an opportunity to sing and share her testimony, which prepared the soil for the message that was preached by Debbie. God moved during the altar and prayer time as the entire team ministered to the saints declaring the benefits of the Kingdom into their lives bringing healing, wholeness, and blessing. We arrived back at the house after midnight tired, hungry, and cold (the temperature dropping into the 40’s overnight) and totally humbled that God would choose us to declare and demonstrate His Word to the people of Brazil.
Sunday morning we joined Evangelist Tim Sutton and Pastor Basilio at Evangelical Community Pillar of Faith Church as they wrapped up a 3-day School of Evangelism with pastors and church leaders. After a delicious lunch we walked to a nearby park where some set up the sound system and others began a prayer walk around the park. After Evangelist Tim sang some worship songs and played his trumpet, Pastor Timothy shared his testimony. People from the community surfaced from their homes and those passing by stopped to listen as a short gospel message was preached. Then those that participated in the School of Evangelism began to walk through the park and down the streets and talked with many about Jesus and His love for them. It was an excellent opportunity for them to put into practice what they learned over the last 3 days.
Matthew and Pastor Timothy joined some young men that were playing soccer nearby while the Gospel was being declared in the park. God opened the door for Matthew to share with them through the interpretation of Pastor Timothy. He gave Matthew an illustration using soccer in order to relate the gospel of Jesus to them. We believe that God’s Word planted in their heart will not return void and that He will watch over that Word and draw them to conviction of their sins and the need of a Savior! Amen, so be it!
We regrouped in the afternoon and headed across town for an evening worship service with Pastor Rose at Jesus Bread of Life Church. What an awesome time of worship, which included dance, special singing, and celebration of the results of an outreach the church had done on Saturday in an Indian village. God has truly given them a heart to reach the “unreached” with the Gospel. Alissa was given an opportunity to sing and share her testimony, which prepared the soil for the message that was preached by Debbie. God moved during the altar and prayer time as the entire team ministered to the saints declaring the benefits of the Kingdom into their lives bringing healing, wholeness, and blessing. We arrived back at the house after midnight tired, hungry, and cold (the temperature dropping into the 40’s overnight) and totally humbled that God would choose us to declare and demonstrate His Word to the people of Brazil.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Almost ready
Our Brazil trip is right around the corner!! Next Friday, July 10, is the day we leave. Please keep us in your prayers as we continue to prepare. Below is our itinerary so you can have an idea of what we'll be doing each day. We'll be keeping you updated by blog posts on the progress and exciting events, so make sure you subscribe so you don't miss anything!
CAMPO GRANDE, BRAZIL
JULY 10-23, 2009
Team Members: Debbie Milton, Miriam Walker, Matthew Chesser, Alissa Jean
Friday July 10, 2009 5:10pm Depart Tampa
Saturday July 11, 2009 9:40am Arrive in Campo Grande, Brazil
Sunday July 12, 2009 Evangelism Outreach/Minister Evening Service
Monday July 13, 2009 Women's Tea/Youth Activities
Tuesday July 14, 2009 Street Evangelism/Youth Activities/
Minister in Evening Service
Wednesday July 15, 2009 Street Evangelism/Youth Activites/Crusade
Worker's meeting
Thursday July 16, 2009 Street Evangelism/Youth Activites/Minister
Evening service
**Note: Evangelist Tim Sutton will be holding "Schools of Evangelism" on July 10, 11,12,13,14,15, and 16
Friday July 17, 2009 Street Evangelism/Crusade preparation/
Evening Crusade Service
Saturday July 18, 2009 Children, Youth, Women, Men classes/
Evening Crusade Service
Sunday July 19,2009 Children, Youth, Women, Men classes/
Evening Crusade Service
Monday July 20, 2009 Trip to Indian Village
Tuesday July 21, 2009 De-briefing/Rest
Wednesday July 22, 2009 1:20pm Depart from Campo Grande, Brazil
Thursday July 23, 2009 10:30am Arrive in Tampa
CAMPO GRANDE, BRAZIL
JULY 10-23, 2009
Team Members: Debbie Milton, Miriam Walker, Matthew Chesser, Alissa Jean
Friday July 10, 2009 5:10pm Depart Tampa
Saturday July 11, 2009 9:40am Arrive in Campo Grande, Brazil
Sunday July 12, 2009 Evangelism Outreach/Minister Evening Service
Monday July 13, 2009 Women's Tea/Youth Activities
Tuesday July 14, 2009 Street Evangelism/Youth Activities/
Minister in Evening Service
Wednesday July 15, 2009 Street Evangelism/Youth Activites/Crusade
Worker's meeting
Thursday July 16, 2009 Street Evangelism/Youth Activites/Minister
Evening service
**Note: Evangelist Tim Sutton will be holding "Schools of Evangelism" on July 10, 11,12,13,14,15, and 16
Friday July 17, 2009 Street Evangelism/Crusade preparation/
Evening Crusade Service
Saturday July 18, 2009 Children, Youth, Women, Men classes/
Evening Crusade Service
Sunday July 19,2009 Children, Youth, Women, Men classes/
Evening Crusade Service
Monday July 20, 2009 Trip to Indian Village
Tuesday July 21, 2009 De-briefing/Rest
Wednesday July 22, 2009 1:20pm Depart from Campo Grande, Brazil
Thursday July 23, 2009 10:30am Arrive in Tampa
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