Afternoon visit to the Mangroves - Crianças do Rei project
Peter and Josi’s Newsletter - March 2021
Dears Friends,
Greetings!
The year 2021 has arrived and we are already in March! Quite a lot has happened since our last Newsletter December 2020. We do thank all of you who pray and support us throughout 2020, and grateful for all your kind messages and friendship.
Earlier this year - 2021 The school opened again and we had about 50 pupils enrolled, but we had to close because we had a case of Covid with one of our teachers, then a pupil tested positive. We took the prescribed measures and isolation and were preparing to open again after quarantine for the school. But the Governor for Ceara closed all schools including private schools. Last year was extremely challenging even though we provided pre recorded video classes for pupils to study at home. But parents struggled to motivate children to study as days of lockdown turn to weeks and then months. So this year we decided to develop live video classes so pupils can interact with their teachers and fellow pupils online. The link above shows a short video and each teacher in their classroom during school hours while children stay at home to view their classes online. Our team of teachers are very enthusiastic about this. So we hope and pray the pupils will be too! By the end of last year, we had lost many pupils. Many parents lost jobs and work….. And this latter situation continues this year with parents losing jobs. It's getting serious for many, and with this also comes much increased inflation since last year. With the lockdowns and disruption many businesses are finding it hard to keep afloat. We don't know what the next few months will bring, but the government will need to take care of all those who don't have income. Issuing lock downs and trying to keep everyone at home only works when people can have food and able to pay their bills. There is a great need for food distribution….and wonder just how families are going to cope. The vaccines are being rolled out now. But the hospitals are close to collapsing with so many Covid cases. Please pray for Brazil and the government.
Crianças do Rei
A few weeks ago two volunteers came to our YWAM base, they had been recently with YWAM South Africa, They stayed about a month, but they made a wonderful difference to part of the property which wasnt being used and needed renovating. We are so glad they came to help. Below is one of the places they helped renovate and we can now use for the Crianças do Rei project. Josi is serving the soup.
A short video of Ministry in the Mangroves -The video is Unlisted on Youtube, and can only be viewed with the link below and those you share with
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqKrhuS5Cm4
Dive into the Bible - A very deep pool, no one knows it's full depth, only God, yet its safe for toddlers to paddle and enjoy...in fact learning to swim in the Bible pool is the best thing children can do growing up, with eternal blessings for all who enjoy its benefits and find the Pearl of Great price found within its depths. Many wise merchants have been known to sell all they possess, that they might obtain this one unique precious pearl. Have you swam in this pool of no regrets? Whatever situation you are in, take a swim in the Bible pool, don't give up, when you find this precious and valuable pearl, seek to obtain it - because you wont regret it! “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it. Matthew 13:45-46.
. Prayer and Thanks!
We give thanks and praise God for the many answers to prayer for construction and renovations and those who help. The maintenance of the school and base is an ongoing work and currently one of the projects we are working on is completing a small soccer pitch, which can be used for different activities. We need to raise funds for suitable fences and gate and repair and raise boundary walls.
Praise the Lord for continued health and strength!
Praise the Lord for His provision. (We give thanks for all the provision and blessings throughout 2020!)
Pray for the school and project, the need for safety, health and quarantine
Please pray for the Bible Museum and for partners. If anyone has any suggestions or thoughts please contact us.
Please continue to pray for more volunteer staff and for evangelism. (We give thanks for answers to prayer!)
With our best wishes and prayers
With our love - Peter, Josi and Dorothy
Giving through Stewardship
An update - For those who kindly wish to support us in missions with YWAM Brazil. We are registered with give net - Stewardship Services in the UK. Monthly and one-off donations can be easily processed with Debit and Credit cards - please visit the link below to see our giving page. Give net has made some recent updates which should make this easier - for those who wish to remain anonymous, give net makes this provision. For people outside the UK who wish to give - the payment process allows International donors to opt out of UK Gift Aid system. Stewardship Services are a Christian organisation serving charities and missionaries from the UK.
For those who wish to pay through STEWARDSHIP We have an account at https://www.give.net/20089559 Before confirming any gift on give.net you will be asked whether you wish to remain anonymous. If you choose this option your personal details will be will not be made known. If you have any questions please ask for details Donations may also be sent via Western Union which we are able to receive here.
Peter and Josi Millward, Rua Pintor J. Figueiredo No. 805. Praia Iparana. Caucaia, Ceara. CEP. 61.627-250. Brazil. https://www.facebook.com/escolacristaaguaviva *Email: jocumpraia@gmail.com *Please note the email address is the current one I use