Peter and Josi’s Newsletter - November 2021
Dears Friends,
Greetings once again! We appreciate all who pray and help us here, and who send encouraging greetings and messages.
Since our last newsletter a semblance of normality has returned but Covid continues to take it's toll sadly. Our school continues to be open after what has been a very challenging time.
Life is tough for many.
Hard times - This was on the news recently in October - People looking for food inside rubbish drums and a trash truck, in front of a supermarket in a rich neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará. The truck driver, who recorded the scene, said he'd never seen anything like this since driving the truck, a decade ago.
We try our best in Iparana, and it is very daunting task at times….The needs seem endless and the poverty, but we do what we can and are grateful for those of you who partner with us to help. In some way we can help make a difference to the lives of needy souls where we live..
A short video below of our art activities with project Crianças do Rei. A stroll down memory lane if you are old enough to remember the tune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcbpKHxi8RY It was Children’s day in Brazil last month, but we also had a time for the children to make pictures, each little artist was able to take home their artwork ready for Christmas as well as enjoying snacks and enjoying the new grassed play .area
Josi is busy organising a Workshop later this month at a YWAM base Monte das Águias in Curitiba - Called “Teachers for the Nations” 26 -27 November the speaker will be Oscar René Q Ramirez director of the School in Bogotá, Teachers for the Nations in Colombia, author of the book: What God Expects from Us Parents.
In this workshop we will look at the fundamentals of Providential Education as a discipleship strategy for individuals, nations and generations. This workshop will be very important for teachers, school managers, parents, those who do (homeschooling) home education, pastors and leaders who are committed to building a generation of men and women who love God. The workshop is part of the Teachers for Nations School, which is a second level school of YWAM, Youth With a Mission, University of the Nations.
Surprising what one finds in old books!
Recently I was reading an old book...it had much fascinating reading and information and then I came across something which stopped me in my tracks and made me reflect on times past and how "God fearing" the population of the British Isles used to
I also discovered elsewhere - Reading accounts of Queen Victoria's Coronation - We note how much reverence and importance was placed upon the Bible and the role it has played, as had been the custom in previous Coronations since Edward the VI. ( It is a remarkable story, one I shall return to - why the Bible has such a pre-eminent place at coronations of the Kings and Queens of Great Britain) Below is something which was written from another book in 1838 and gives us some idea of the gravity and influence of the Bible has had upon Queen Victoria's life and reign:
"This custom, my dear Friends, has been continued to the present day. The Presentation of the Bible to the Sovereign forms a very touching part of the service, and it will be particularly interesting to you to know that on the present occasion, our beloved Diocesan has been employed in carrying the Bible immediately before the Queen in the Procession. The Archbishop presents it to her, saying,
Gracious Queen, we present you with this Book ; the most valuable thing that this world affords. Here is wisdom ; this is the royal law ; these are the lively oracles of God.
Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this book, that keep and do the things contained in it . For these are the words of eternal life, able to make you wise and happy in this world, nay wise unto salvation , and so happy for evermore, through faith in Christ Jesus ; to whom be glory for ever ." From the book "God save the Queen. A sermon preached in Godalming Church on the occasion of the coronation of our most gracious Queen Victoria the 1st." by the Rev. W. R. Fremantle, A. M. 1838.
If anyone is stuck for buying gifts this Christmas, you are quite welcome to visit my online Gallery Shop. Lots of unusual gift ideas with a range of designs for Jigsaw puzzles, clothing, Wall art, cards, cushions, and much more. ….. The photo on the left shows the shopping cart option to send as a gift to family and friends and add a Gift message.
Click link for Gallery Shop
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For anyone who hasn't seen the Video news update from last august
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOd2Ze7kxyk
Click on the link above to see answers to prayer and building maintenance - 11 minutes 28 secs long.
Prayer and Thanks!
Praise the Lord for continued health, strength and provision!
Pray for the school and project, the need for safety and maintenance etc. Please see video.
Please pray for the Bible Museum and for partners. If anyone has suggestions or thoughts please contact us.
Please continue to pray for more volunteer staff and for evangelism.
Please pray for a new laptop which will be used for graphics and video editing - R$7,000 - about a thousand UK pounds.
Please pray for a return visit to the UK, hopefully we can stay longer next time. Dorothy enjoyed it very much and we feel it particularly important for her when we visited in 2018/19. We don't want to leave it another 11 years to pass by! We know it's a challenge to raise the finance...but and ask for prayer and trust in God to make away.
With our best wishes and prayers
With our love - Peter, Josi and Dorothy
*Email: jocumpraia@gmail.com *Please note the email address is the current one I use
For those who would like to help financially my bank details are as follows. Please pay directly into my bank account at any Barclays branch or online:
MR PETER NORMAN MILLWARD 20-77-85 Number 10411744
• SWIFTBIC BUKBGB22
• IBAN GB70 BUKB 2077 8510 4117 44
Barclays Bank High Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1AP
Giving through Stewardship
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
