UPDATE JAN 2013
What you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust
to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well. 2 Timothy 2:2
Dear Friends and Prayer Warriors,
Happy New Year! Greetings
from your coworkers to the Portuguese-Speaking World!
Hands-On Bible College Update. Last month we shared BRoLM (Brazil
River of Life Ministries) goal in offering Leadership Training through the
Hands-On Bible College in several locations in Brazil and also to take this
training to the rest of the Portuguese-Speaking World. Thus we shared the
financial need to make this possible and a matching gift challenge. God is
faithful! BRoLM needed $7,000 to continue with the Hands-On Bible College in
Brazil in 2013; however God has more in store for 2013, and He touched His
people's hearts and BRoLM received a total of $10,000 for this purpose. In
June, Jeff and Monica are planning to travel to Mozambique, Jeff will be
teaching the Church Leaders and Monica at the grade school at the Hope Mission
in Nampula. With the $3,000 extra they will be able to take textbooks for the
students in Mozambique. God is good!
Here are some December Ministry Highlights:
(Click on the pictures to enlarge them!)
All the churches had Christmas
events, but we will focus more in other events.
Pirituba Church promoted a Friendship Tea Outreach. It was a great opportunity to bring back some of the old
members that left the church in the past, and to reach new people.
They sure had
delicious appetizers.
This was a great
outreach!
Sao Mateus Church Youth Outreach Team. Invited the youth that they been reaching
at the square close to the church to come for a youth service on Dec 15 and
many came!
The Youth Outreach
Team led worship!
A young man made
his decision to make Jesus his Lord and Savior! Praise the Lord!
Jundiai Church New Location. The Jundiai Church was planted in March 2010; to start they
rented a small meeting hall that seated less than 50, however the church has
average over 50 in attendance every Sunday. They have been looking for a new
location for months. In December they found a place that is 5 times larger than
the place they were renting and by faith they signed the lease on Dec 15.
The new location use
to be an auto repair service shop. A lot of cleaning, painting, and fixing was
done by the church members to get the new location ready.
On Dec 30 they had
their first meeting at the new location.
As you can see, the
building has no ceiling tiles; this is very expensive in Brazil. However, they
will need to have ceiling tiles in place soon so they can keep the city permit
to meet. The city gives a permit for you to start meeting and gives you list of
things you have to do, and then they schedule an inspection. Please, pray that
the Lord will send the financial resources for the ceiling tiles.
The CLP (Campo Limpo Paulista) Church
participates in the City Christmas Catanta. All the Evangelical/Christian Churches at CLP got together
and promoted a Christmas Cantata at the City Gymnasium.
Musicians and singers from the
churches participated!
CLP has about 90 thousand population and less
than 9% are Evangelical/Christian. Please, pray for the church in Campo.
A Word from Kleber & Juracema:
The birth of Jesus is
the good news of great joy for all the people of the land. Here in Mozambique,
we celebrate Christmas in a very simple way, but with much joy and celebration.
This year, the play will be "The Birth of Jesus in
Macua Culture." Characters adapted to reality and the Makua language in
African cultural context presents the birth of Jesus Oyáriwa wa Yesu. With
singing and dancing, expressing our gratitude to God for sending His Son into
the world to give us salvation. In Matthew 12:21 says: "In his name
(Jesus) the nations will put their hope." "Vano, athu the maloko otehene
anororomela nsina nawe."
We would like to thank you for your prayers on our behalf
during the year 2012 and we remain united in the same purpose throughout the
year 2013.
We wish a Merry Christmas and a New Year full of God's
blessings on your family and ministry!
In Christ's love,
Kléber and Juracema Ribeiro.
Up-coming Events:
12 Days of Purpose.
Every year since 2006 the BRoLM sets apart 12 days in January to meet every
day. It is called 12 Days of Purpose, as we say in Brazil “12 Days of Clamor
for 12 Months in the Presence of the Lord". It is a way of giving the
first fruits of the year to the Lord and seeking His face and guidance for the
rest of the year. During these days the theme for the year is presented; 2013's
theme is: "2013, The Year of the Spiritual Blessings". Jeff wrote 12
sermons, based on Ephesians 1:1-14, that will be preached at each church. Most
churches will be meeting from January 2 through the 13th.
Wedding Anniversary. On
January 7, Monica and Jeff will be celebrating their 24th Wedding Anniversary.
Monica’s Health.
Monica has a doctor’s appointment on Jan 7; until now she is healing very well,
however there is still a possibility that she may need more surgery. Thanks for
your prayers and all the help during the last few months since Monica got sick
and went through surgery. Please, continue to pray for her entire healing.
Jeff to Brazil.
God willing Jeff is leaving for Brazil on Jan 8. During the time that he will
be in Brazil, he will meet with the elders and leaders from all BRoLM churches
in Sao Paulo area.
In July 2012 Jeff met with the
elders at CLP Church and since Ruben was the minister at CLP and Jundiai
churches, they decided that Jose Simonette (one of the elders) would be trained
to become the minister at CLP Church, so Ruben can focus on only one church.
Jeff will conduct a church meeting at CLP Church on Sunday, Jan 13 so they can
vote for Jose Simonette to become their new minister. The CLP Church will be
celebrating their 8th Anniversary, Jan 26, and if Jose Simonette is approved by
the Church, the elders will be ordaining him and Jeff will be speaking that
day.
Jeff will be preaching at the
"12 Days of Purpose" at Pirituba Church (Jan 9-20).
On Jan 20 Jeff will conduct a church
meeting at Pirituba, so they can vote for a new board and for some needs for
the future. Jeff became the minister at this church in May, and continues to
preach and meet with elders every week, even when he is not in Brazil, through
the internet. At this church meeting they will be voting on whether or not they want Jeff to continue as their minister,
or if they are ready to seek a new minister.
Please, continue to pray for BRoLM,
and for Jeff and Monica. Your prayers and support are vital for us! Thanks!
God is good, all the time; and He is
acting among us!
In HIS Love and Service,
Jeff
& Monica Fife
GIFTS TO REMEMBER
Gifts
received from Dec 1 to 31, 2012
IN MEMORY OF DONATED FROM
Dorothy Young Harry Young
If we miss listing your gift to
remember or to honor a loved one, please, tell us and we will list your gift on
our next newsletter. If you would like to give a gift to remember or to honor a
loved one, please, send a note with your gift! Thank you very much!
