Big plans lay ahead for our ministry in January and February! In addition to Debbie’s scheduled trip to Vietnam, she will also be leading a team of 8 members to the Philippines from Grace World Outreach Church. The team will leave on January 11 to begin their travels, with their first stop for ministry in Dipolog City and the second stop in Pagadian City, both on the island of Mindanao. The team will be ministering in two Pastor/Leaders conferences, as well as kids crusades, jail ministry, women’s ministry, and youth ministry from January 13-26. On January 26 the Grace World Outreach team will return back to the USA, and Debbie will board a plane headed for Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Robin Rogers, a member of the Philippines team, will be serving alongside Debbie as she is once again able to minister at the Agape School of Ministry in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. This time she will experience the move of God in and amongst these pastors in a new light as she participates in the first Ordination Service of those who have completed this portion of their training. This is truly “history in the making!”
It is our desire to be able to bless these pastors and leaders by bringing them to Ho Chi Minh City so that they can be ordained for the work of the ministry, set apart as vessels of honor that are “complete and thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Tim 3:17). We have anticipated that $2,500 will sponsor the pastors to attend the Agape School of Ministry for the week as well as the Ordination Service. We are praising God for the $650 that he has brought in so far. We are continuing to believe God for the remaining $1,850 to help sponsor this week of ministry. Please pray about how God could use you to partner with Him in spreading the Gospel to the unreached in Vietnam through these pastors.
Below is our itinerary while in Vietnam. We thank you for prayers while we make our final arrangements and for our ministry to the precious people of Vietnam.
Ministry Itinerary Ho Chi Minh City
Wednesday, January 27 Arrive and rest.
Thursday, January 28 8:00 – 5:00 Agape School of Ministry
Friday, January 29 8:00 – 12:00 Agape School of Ministry
1:00—3:00 Ordination service and lunch banquet
6:00 Preach in Revival Service
Saturday, January 30 Fly to Hanoi
Ministry Itinerary in Hanoi
Sunday, January 31 Preach in House Church am and pm
Monday, February 1 8:00 – 5:00 Agape School of Ministry
Tuesday, February 2 8:00 – 5:00 Agape School of Ministry
Wednesday, February 3 Begin travel back to Orlando
Friday, December 11, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
We'll be on the radio!
We are so excited to let everyone know that Kingdom Builders has been awarded the Ministry Recognition Award by WTBN Christian Talk radio station. WTBN strives to support local churches and ministries who are glorifying God and evangelizing in the Bay area. The WTBN award program highlights what the ministry is doing in the areas of proclaiming God's word, evangelism and discipleship.
Tune in to WTBN AM 570 & 910 this Sunday afternoon, August 30, from 1-2pm or the following Monday, Wednesday & Friday evening from 8-9pm to hear our interview.
Tune in to WTBN AM 570 & 910 this Sunday afternoon, August 30, from 1-2pm or the following Monday, Wednesday & Friday evening from 8-9pm to hear our interview.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Home Safely...
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.
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.
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!
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