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!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
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
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Our Upcoming Brazil Trip
The plans for our ministry trip to Brazil are well under way. God continues to amaze us as He brings to us those He desires to join us in our Kingdom work. He has put together a small team that will travel to Brazil to work alongside Missionary/Pastor Timothy Pugh in a week-long crusade called, “The God of Dreams, The God of Purpose, The God of Destiny.” We are praising God as funds continue to come in to allow Him to use us for His purposes during this crusade. We are believing that He will “supply all our needs according to His riches in Glory by Christ Jesus!” (Philippians 4:19).
God has chosen and set apart Debbie Milton, Miriam Walker, Matthew Chesser, and Alissa Jean to join in on what He has planned for Campo Grande, Brazil, from July 10-23. Debbie will be ministering in several churches prior to the Crusade, Miriam brings along with her a heart to minister to women, and Matthew and Alissa are bringing along with them a passion to minister to the children and youth.
Our itinerary will be posted soon—watch our website and continue to pray for us as He sends us to Brazil to carry His Manifest Presence so that hearts and lives can be changed.
God has chosen and set apart Debbie Milton, Miriam Walker, Matthew Chesser, and Alissa Jean to join in on what He has planned for Campo Grande, Brazil, from July 10-23. Debbie will be ministering in several churches prior to the Crusade, Miriam brings along with her a heart to minister to women, and Matthew and Alissa are bringing along with them a passion to minister to the children and youth.
Our itinerary will be posted soon—watch our website and continue to pray for us as He sends us to Brazil to carry His Manifest Presence so that hearts and lives can be changed.
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