Wednesday 25 February 2015

Sao Paulo update!

So after 10 days in Bolivia, we bid a sad farewell to David, Sarah and their wonderful family and headed east for Sao Paulo.  Pastor Silas Tostes met us at the airport and drove through rush hour traffic to bring us to the Valley of Blessing, the home of Antioch ministries.  Met our dear friends Mike and Jessica there, who are sharing with us on this trip. 

Today was an orientation day to hear about the mission and to see the incredible faith and faithfulness of God to Silas's grandfather Jonathan, his daughter Marcia, and now to his grandson, Andre.  The facilities are mind blowing: a 24 hour prayer room is their first building (inspired by George Muller), a 700 seater church building, a bible college, conference halls, a hostel and children's homes  - all set in huge magnificent grounds. 

We will be teaching over the next 3 days on the church, the apostolic, and being empowered by the Spirit.  Do pray that we might really bless students and staff.

Monday 23 February 2015

Hello from Bolivia Part 2!

The church camp was a great introduction to the church and the feedback this week was of great encouragement, particularly in stepping out in the prophetic.  Kevin Bartlett and I have taught this week on leadership, worship and breaking through in faith so I am praying that this will strengthen the church and enable it to grow and plant another church in the coming years.  Do pray for David Adjei as he leads and seeks to raise elders in the next year.


David and Sarah have been kind hosts and have treated us to Bolivian food (delicious), jungle (amazing), family (what a great family)  and best of all the church.  I have also been in constant conversation with Lee Yarborough and Oscar Suarez from Newfrontiers Mexico and feel our partnership will bear more fruit in years to come, here and in Spain. 

Tuesday 17 February 2015

Another little update...


Another little update from Bolivia, talking about the church camp....and rain!

Monday 16 February 2015

Hello from Bolivia Part 1!

Well, we have arrived in the beautiful nation of Bolivia! The flight was long, but we made it here safely and with no hold ups. It has been very sunny and hot so far, and we are settling in well, enjoying the food and the warmth of Bolivian hospitality.

We have been spending this bank holiday weekend on a church camp, enjoying great times of worship and preaching, but also social time together....and of course, lots of eating! The church is truly amazing, with many coming from very poor and deprived backgrounds, yet there is so much joy and care for one another.

Please pray for us as we spend this time with the church, and for the camp itself. The first day was especially difficult, as one family in the church had their young daughter knocked down and killed by a car. This has been incredibly sad and hard for everyone. Do pray for their family and for the church.

Have a look at the videos below to see some of what we've been doing, and we'll send you another update soon!

Worship at the church camp



A small update