Peter and Josi's Newsletter

Monday, 28 September 2020

Peter and Josi's September Newsletter 2020

Josi and Teachers - Escola Crista Água Viva

Peter and Josi’s Newsletter - September 2020

Dears Friends,

Greetings Once again! Thank you to all of you who remember us in your prayers, messages and support, Since our last Newsletter in July, we have been thinking and praying about when schools will reopen here. Public schools will be closed till next year. Private schools have been allowed to reopen now. But capacity for school is restricted to just 50% of pupils for the Infants school. And 35% of pupils for Junior school ages 7-8 years. older pupils not allowed to go back yet.

This is going to be quite challenging, as we try to look at the feasibility of reopening with these measures. Please pray, Already over 180 private schools have now closed in the state of Ceara, and teachers made redundant. Our school is still providing online classes to pupils.. A little bit of how we are at this time: Our Christian School, Escola Cristã Água Viva, has suffered from the effects of the pandemic. We are living difficult times with families in general, many have lost their wages, with many unemployed parents of pupils affected, which affects the school directly, because of the lost school fees. We made a group on whatsapp to keep our students together and try to overcome it, even without monthly fees. Teachers continue to give their classes even without receiving their salaries, we have been looking for help, talking to friends to get help for our teachers. Everyone in common decided to continue with online classes even without their salary. They have also lived with great difficulty, some need to pay rent, very difficult. The government have been providing some finance to help the needy who are registered, but the amount is being reduced. We are feeling if we stay together we can overcome this year of 2020 and we much hope that we will succeed.

In the Criança do Rei project we have much more difficult situations, social isolation, quarantine and other protocols as well as increased violence, in the Mangue community, some get government assistance, others not. Social inequality has only increased. We have kept in touch with the families of our children in the project and helped as much as possible, but their situation is very difficult.

New Classrooms

The finishing of the new classrooms is still on hold. We still need to raise 5,000 reais to hopefully complete it. Please pray. At least if we have finished them it will mean when school starts again more space for pupils to meet Covid requirements for schools.

YWAM Brasil

What would we do without the technology for zoom meeting! Josi has been busy networking with other YWAMers in Brasil involved in Education. It's been very important to stay in touch, and have input and encouragement from the University of the Nations, College of Education, while everyone is going through times quite unlike any other. YWAM this year celebrated its 60 year birthday celebrations and so we were able to join in with the celebrations, reminiscing and teaching. Loren and Darlene Cunningham are still going strong and are inspirational as ever.

Restoring and Republishing Gospel Pictures

To enjoy your work is a gift from God. Ecclesiastes 5:19 it's true! I really enjoy being a picture detective, and finding some long forgotten work of art. And I really do think God wants us to enjoy the service He gives us. It should not be a drudgery, .it should be a pleasure. Recently I digitally restored a Chart called The World View of Baptist History. 1928 The unusual chart below, shows the key moments in Baptist history through from the Life of Christ and upto 1928 when the Chart was published. Please click the link to find out more.

The next picture below is also extremely interesting and much older…..

“Bunyan's Pilgrim” by Hammatt Billings. The black and white engraving was first published in the USA 1853. (24" x 30") The engraving based on John Bunyan's "Pilgrims Progress from This World to That Which Is to Come". Portrays the whole of the Pilgrims Progress. The original source image can be seen at the blog link along with its history. Digitally colouring the picture was abit like climbing the Eiger mountain of engravings...a daunting task! but very happy how it turned out. If anyone is thinking about what to buy children or young adults that may keep them fascinated while learning Pilgrim's Progress and following Christian's route to the Heavenly City. The picture comes in various sizes and even Jigsaws available. Also for anyone needing a visual aid teaching the Pilgrim's Progress the picture is ideal.

At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.” The words “Once more” signify the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that the unshakable may remain.

Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. “For our God is a consuming fire.” Hebrews 12:26-29

Verses of scripture which seem to be appropriate for these days.

. Prayer and Thanks!

Praise the Lord for continued health and strength!

Praise the Lord for His provision. And for all who help and pray for us!. As we pass through uncertain times and the world in so much turmoil. For the school and project, the need for safety, health and quarantine and conscious of the needs of our teachers.

Please continue praying for the Art Gallery and Art competition ……. But we do need to find partners able to help. Also for old evangelical prints and creating exhibitions for churches to reach their neighbourhoods.

Please pray the Lord will raise up more regular support. We know the School and Project Crianças do Rei needs a lot of help - or falls on our shoulders bearing the burden providing Christian Education in a very poor area.

Please pray for YWAM - Educating for Life. We are still in the process of revision and correction and raising funds to complete the Curriculum translated into Portuguese.

We give thanks and praise God for the work on construction already completed for the 3 new classrooms. Please pray we might quickly raise the necessary finance to complete

With our best wishes and prayers for all of you too

With our love - Peter, Josi and Dorothy

For those who would like to help financially my bank details are as follows.

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

Sunday, 19 July 2020

Peter and Josi's Newsletter July 2020

Dorothy’s birthday - July 22nd 2020

Dorothy holding the handkerchief, my mother Dorothy had 75 years ago celebrated Victory in Europe May 1945. I don't know when the photo of Mum was taken, but it looks to be the closest to the year 1945.

Peter and Josi’s Newsletter - July 2020

Dears Friends,

Greetings Once again! Thank you to all of you who remember us in your prayers, messages and support, we thank God for you all, and pray God’s blessing and keep you safe! Since our last Newsletter, it appears the world has taken a strange turn not only do we have a pandemic, we now see a Cultural war with protests and rioting in various nations. With the present state the world is in, it is difficult to comprehend how people can live without Jesus Christ and the comfort of the Holy Spirit. The wonderful song by Keith Green How Can They Live Without Jesus seems to sum this up well.

Escola Cristã Água Viva School Iparana

The School continues to provide online teaching and each class of the junior school receives a video each school day, which pupils are able to follow from their work books. It's the least we can do in the circumstances. But understandably it's not the same as a real classroom. A number of parents of pupils have stopped paying school fees. But we are grateful for those who continue, we offer reduced school fees to help parents during this time too, as many are finding many challenges financially during the pandemic. Of course this affects the salaries of our teachers, but there is little we can do, except be grateful that some parents are continuing to pay. Clearly everyone wants to know when the end will be in sight for lockdown and quarantine. But even the authorities are not sure and dates keep being postponed as the pandemic continues to increase. When schools do return we expect social distancing rules will be very challenging too, so we take each day at a time.

Brasil and COVID -19

Sadly, a childhood friend of Antonia, Josi’s mother, died some weeks ago from Covid-19. Luiza lived just a few doors away in the same street. Hardly anyone doesn't know of a family or friends who have not been affected. Even a very popular local TV reporter, who had appeared healthy and well, also died. We had some strange symptoms some weeks ago, and started wondering what this might be - Praise the Lord, we were able to shake it off….while others we know who live nearby have been very sick. Even now the President of Brasil, Bolsonaro has been diagnosed with Covid -19 some days ago. Without adequate testing it is difficult to track who has and who hasn't been infected with the virus. Restrictions and lockdown is very difficult to enforce and the pandemic still effecting everywhere, shops and businesses are reopening again with rules for masks and distancing. We don't know when the peak of the pandemic will reach, only days ago the deadliest toll so far in Brasil was reached - over 1300 deaths in one day.

Crianças do Rei Project

We continue to help the families and children connected with the Crianças do Rei project. Photos of children, mothers and goody bags for the children to brighten the days in lockdown, art activities and Bible stories online. The families are the poorest in the community and live in the mangroves. Josi was also able to purchase masks to hand out to families as well, many who arrive do not have masks.

Restoring and republishing Gospel pictures

While some are busy it would seem trying to erase truth and rewrite history…I expect I need to press on even more now preserving the history and art of evangelical missions and evangelism. Earlier this year I was able to purchase "The Gospel Ship" which arrived here safely in Brazil from the USA - I have been searching for some time for this. It was quite battered and torn, but it was an original Chromolithograph print from the Victorian era which is not often seen. They are quite different from modern Offset type of print. More about the picture and the scripture texts featured can be found at my blog However did I get caught up collecting these kind of pictures! Awhile ago I found notes I made about this - In the notes I had been asking God to give me more pictures to make......and I believe He reminded me of pictures already done by other artists. As I researched, I discovered more and more evangelical pictures which appear mostly forgotten...And I discovered I even had one stored on my hard drive must be since 2007 when a very kind friend gave me an original Gospel Compass for Sailors of All Nations, I took the scanned image with me to Brasil, but did not investigate until my interest had been awakened It's been very enjoyable researching and discovering more than I could have imagined. Pictures which open up the window on a bygone world which was not so very long ago.

As I study and restore digitally these old pictures... I started to appreciate how much God has done in the lives of the faithful in previous generations, there needs to be remembrance, gratitude and praise for all God has done.....we need to thank Him for His blessings of yesterday and the lives of generations of faithful Christians, who are now as the great cloud of witnesses, who no doubt will be cheering us on. Hebrews 12:1-2:

Please pray for George Soros - I need to share for agreement in prayer. I wont go into much detail, I think most of you are familiar with what is happening in different places around the world and what is at stake. Most will have heard of George Soros. but if unsure, Its quite easy to find information about him on the internet. There is every reason to believe we must pray specifically for him. That the light of the Lord Jesus Christ would be shone upon George Soros, not just him, but his activities also. Rather like Saul of Tarsus on the road to Damascus. If you keep up with the news you will understand . Many of the groups he supports - if they succeed in their goals, life as we know it will change overnight. So we need to arise in prayer and action now, before it is too late. (More sketches may come) but The picture here is specifically for George Soros and the Light of the Lord Jesus Christ to shine upon him... You are welcome to print the picture and what is shared. For prayer in your church's and fellowships. But above all we need to pray!! I am doing my best to alert people for prayer and action....while others are also too.

Please pray in agreement in Jesus Name!..... Because nothing is impossible for God! The Lord did it for Paul (Saul of Tarsus ) - He can do it for George Soros! Let George Soros hear - "Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “George, George, why are you persecuting Me?”

May the Lord even wake George Soros in the middle of the night and show him His great need of the Lord Jesus Christ!

"...He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end." Ecclesiastes 3:11 God puts eternity in the heart of man -There is a day when we all have to stand before God and give an account for our lives - good or bad! And so we need to pray George Soros will repent and turn to the Lord Jesus Christ. Since the rioting, many Innocent lives have been lost including children, because of all the trouble.

A scripture verse to finish on - To ponder and pray over for all the would be activists, revolutionaries and extremists - “There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers. "Proverbs 6:16-19

Prayer and Thanks!

Praise the Lord for continued health and strength!

Please pray for YWAM - Educating for Life. We are still in the process of revision and correction and raising funds to complete the Curriculum translated into Portuguese.

We give thanks and praise God for the work on construction already completed for the 3 new classrooms. Please pray we might quickly raise the necessary finance to complete.

With our best wishes and prayers for all of you too

With our love - Peter, Josi and Dorothy

For those who would like to help financially - Giving through Stewardship

Peter and Josi Millward, Rua Pintor J. Figueiredo No. 805. Praia Iparana. Caucaia, Ceara. CEP. 61.627-250. Brazil. https://www.facebook.com/escolacristaaguaviva

Saturday, 2 May 2020

Peter and Josi’s Newsletter - May 2020

Image may contain: 3 people, including Josi Millward and Peter Millward, indoor

Josi's Birthday 30th April 2020

Peter and Josi’s Newsletter - May 2020

Dears Friends,

Greetings! Thank you to all for your support, prayers, and messages of encouragement, we thank God for you all, and pray God’s blessing and keep you safe!

The pandemic here is advancing, but difficult to see where it will go. Everywhere is in quarantine and isolation. Only the most needed shops and services are open. Our school is still closed…..and looks like the authorities will keep schools closed though the month of May too. Thankfully enough school fees came in at the beginning of April to pay our teachers salaries. Please pray our teachers will be able to secure government benefits. But of course the longer schools remain closed the likelihood parents will take their children out from the school will increase. And we do understand, it's very difficult to expect parents to pay when the school remains shut. At the same time it's very difficult for us, as we have no government subsidies. Please pray, because if the school has to remain closed past May it will be difficult - We need to prepare and organise online classes, the logistics involved...we need a projector to help the teachers with school workbooks. We need to look at what we can offer as regards online classes. Please pray,

The Pandemic, we are hoping and praying will fizzle out......but it could be just the start here the way the statistics are. This video at the link below shows the challenge Brazil faces. So many poor people who rely on a daily wage (They rely on money earned during a day to be able to eat) The link below is a video showing how long queues are outside Caixa Economica Bank,, Caucaia and going around the block. Dozens of people registered on the morning of Tuesday April 14th.

Most were looking for information about the emergency aid of the federal government. So many needy people who have no option but stand in long queues close to each other for hours. Not all people wear masks as you can see if you watch the video at the Link

We are living in very challenging times, and very harrowing to see the news from the UK and many other places...it is so sad. I don't think it has sunk in here yet for many, what is happening. Brazil has had some time to prepare....but if people are standing in queues outside of banks and lotericas...then the idea of isolation is a bit of a myth. The authorities have no way of implementing isolation measures effectively… and it only takes one infected person to infect many. It really will be the grace and mercy of God, if the pandemic stays away, because if it gets into the population like we see multitudes in the video...it will be a disaster.

Josi keeps in touch with the families in the mangue...many are not eligible for government help......Their documents are not regularised. Josi has helped one mother to get her documents in order...but it is very challenging...so much bureaucracy and many people with little education get disillusioned and then live on the margins of society like they do in the Mangue.

In spite of everything. We try in our small corner to hopefully make a difference, We have been helping those who are needy, preparing activity kits for children for this time of Lockdown. Also some food for families who live in the mangue. There must be at least 30 families we know of, but some more were arriving because there is so much need. Please pray
Meantime, I have been only too aware of the need for a transparent face mask - So I made one! If you don't have a transparent mask for the pandemic or know those who do not have access. You may like to watch the video - the importance of wearing face masks not only for the nose and mouth, but also for the eyes..... the virus can enter. This mask can be made in just a few minutes with a stapler, a hat and an empty bottle of coke! Even though the video is in Portuguese it should be easy to follow.

Dorothy has been busy in lockdown too! And has made a picture of her Kitten, Fumaçinha /Smokey...So I put her design up at my online gallery at Redbubble. I made a place to have her own collection available. Recently, Dorothy has been getting sales for her artwork on products, so Dorothy is very excited! Please visit the link to see this and Dorothy’s products with artwork!

Time is Short - I wrote to a friend in 2017 - sharing something which was significant to me about three years previously....Which now would be about 6 years ago. I thought it worth sharing now at my blog - Time is Short

Prayer and Thanks!

Praise the Lord for His provision. And for all who help and pray for us!. As we pass through this uncertain time with the school and project, the need for safety, health and quarantine and conscious of the needs of our teachers.

Please keep praying for the Art Gallery and Art competition ……. But we do need to find partners able to help. Also for old evangelical prints and creating exhibitions for churches to reach their neighborhoods.

Please pray for YWAM - Educating for Life. We are still in the process of revision and correction and raising funds to complete the Curriculum translated into Portuguese.

We give thanks and praise God for the work on construction already completed for the 3 new classrooms. Please pray we might quickly raise the necessary finance to complete

With our best wishes and prayers for all of you too

With our love - Peter, Josi and Dorothy

While looking through old sketches and photocopies of sketches....I came across one I did years ago as a commission..... Somehow it seemed appropriate to look at it again and make it into colour.....I sketched a young woman walking through a forest full of scary trees next to a cemetery, and a freshly dug grave nearby with arrows in various places which had missed along the path. At the foot of the sketch is written the words from Psalm 91:4-6.."He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday."

Picture also available with text from the Hymn “Trust and Obey” In the picture at the link, I placed words from the old hymn Trust and Obey.....Some how it sums up the life of a believer and all who would embrace the words and promises of God in Psalm 91.......Trust and Obey

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For those who would like to help financially my bank details are as follows.

Peter and Josi Millward, Rua Pintor J. Figueiredo No. 805. Praia Iparana. Caucaia, Ceara. CEP. 61.627-250. Brazil. https://www.facebook.com/escolacristaaguaviva

Tuesday, 24 March 2020

Peter and Josi's Newsletter - March 2020

Peter and Josi’s Newsletter - March 2020

Dears Friends,

Greetings once again! One could say quite alot has happened since our last news!

Thankyou to all for your support, prayers, and messages of encouragement, we
appreciate this. In spite of everything that is happening, we are well.

First of all, many of you may not have heard but the Police in Ceara went on strike
13 - 14 days and ended at the end of February. President Bolsanario sent the
army...but it was not the same as having the police.....There was a lot of
violence, raids and murders...the statistics were difficult to comprehend.
I think it was mentioned 380 murders in 14 days for Ceara.

The carnival period there was only the civil police coping. and the army I think, still
finding their feet as it were. During the Police strike, one Friday we closed the school,
we were warned schools are being invaded by armed gangs. The bandits were
driving around freely in the roads everywhere ...I can not remember another time
like this since I came to Brazil....but we are so thankful the police went back to
work. Some years ago we hear some where else in Brazil the Police went on
strike and that one did not end quickly.....

Our Video Diary - March JOCUM PRAIA

Now we have a Global Pandemic - Coronavirus which arrived in Brazil too and a
number of cases have been reported in Ceara…...reading and watching the news
from Europe, it looks very harrowing indeed. Regarding the health Crisis,
since I made the video above the governing authorities here made statements
about health precautions, and closures of public places including schools and
Universities and non essential business. So our School closed. I don't think
will be opening again any time soon….of course our teachers depend on wages,
and the school depends on school fees…..And parents depend on wages...but if
everyone is in isolation in their homes for a prolonged period of time….
things are going to become very difficult for all. It doesn't look like the
government of Brazil has a plan for this eventuality - citizens don't have reserves
of finance and money to stock up on food etc. And Brazil is about two weeks
behind the UK as far as the pandemic goes. What I may add is the health
service struggles here without a pandemic….So I am apprehensive about what
will happen when it arrives. All I can say is most people in Ceara wont be able
to isolate long, most have to work to find their daily bread on low wages,
have no reserve finance to isolate for months or stock up on food. Many queue
for hours in long lines for basic bank service and pay bills...Hospital treatment
is the same - The whole infrastructure of Brazil is going to be in break down
if a prolonged isolation is in place and people have no way to find finance
to buy food. …..it doesn't bear thinking about. Of course for the elderly and
vulnerable and those with health issues.....only the Lord knows the outcome
with what may happen.

I believe God is speaking to the whole world,
and given a window of opportunity for millions
to seek His face during a time of isolation.
What concerns me - If people and nations
do not humble themselves before God during
this time. If the lawlessness and wickedness
continues to harden and increase as it has done
the past two decades - then the Bible makes
very clear what will happen. If we do not see
revival - we will see judgement.

The Stone Prayer Rail

Earlier this month I woke one morning......
dreaming of a man who was weeping at a
prayer rail made of stone....
On the old stone rail covered in moss and lichen
were the words "if my people who are called by
my name humble themselves, and pray and seek
my face and turn from their wicked ways,
then I will hear from heaven and will forgive
their sin and heal their land. "
2 Chronicles 7:14. Then I awoke…to read more please follow the link

Taxi to Fortaleza - Another Day in Paradise.

It was a very hot day last week 20/03/2020
in Caucaia and so I decided to take a taxi to
Fortaleza, at least the queues to pay bills
should not take hours.. The taxi was a good
one, nice air conditioning... and sound
system.......and so settling down for the
journey, my thoughts once again returned to
the health crisis engulfing the world.....and
certainly apprehension for Brazil, for friends, neighbors and the vulnerable ....But just as
we are driving along The taxi driver reaches
for another music disc to put in the player.
Deep in thought, I am not paying much
attention...but then begins a familiar sound
I have not heard in years, its one of
Phil Collins - As I listen ....its as though I
had never listened to the words before,
and somehow I was transfixed by
what was sung. I could see a scene being
played out, a scene which must have been
played out a million times before in Brazil...It was as though God showed me
In all this world crisis.....What He sees everyday.......The poor and forgotten,
the street kids, the street dwellers and the marginalized.
There in that taxi...I was shocked. When we arrived at Fortaleza.....What was I going
to do about what I saw. The song - Another Day in Paradise - (In the picture I made
a few changes to the words of the song).

I told Josi what happened with the Taxi and the song …… Josi said for the poor,
life is dangerous anyway, life is like facing a coronavirus everyday……….
Please pray for Brazil.

Construction

Construction started again getting ready for 3 new classrooms. The flooring has
been concreted and ready for floor paint, but still need to complete stairs and access.
Our aim is to make the new classrooms usable, but still need to raise the finance to
complete plastering on the outside and guttering. Due to the current health
crisis work has stopped temporarily until things improve and the government
gives the all clear for Ceara. Will the world return to the way things were before
the pandemic? Reading people's posts on social media, it would appear many want
to, even the religious….But I am quite sure God does not want the world to go
back to the way it was on it's downward spiral...the only remedy for change -
Repentance and to walk in the fear of the Lord.

Life in Iparana

Like many we are not prepared for a pandemic,
we never had means to stock up on food and
necessities for a long isolation….We cannot
afford a health plan…….But God has a better
plan for us! So we pray for His will to be
done in our lives. The current pandemic is
ringing the bell of Eternity very loudly
in the ears of the whole world! - The most
important thing, are we ready to meet the
Lord of Eternity if we depart sooner than
expected?…..By the grace of God we
are….And what a wonderful hope we
have in Jesus Christ who is the Resurrection
and the Life! And so as we prepare to face
down what could be a very challenging
few months……..please pray
and of course especially for Dorothy.

Prayer and Thanks!

Praise the Lord! Josi has had a successful minor operation on her leg.

Please keep praying for the Art Gallery and Art competition ……. But we do need to find
partners able to help. Also for old evangelical prints and creating exhibitions for churches
to reach their neighbourhoods.

Please pray the Lord will raise up more regular support. We know the School and Project
Crianças do Rei needs a lot of help - or falls on our shoulders bearing the burden
providing Christian Education in a very poor area.

Please pray for YWAM - Educating for Life. We are still in the process of revision and
correction and raising funds to complete the Curriculum translated into Portuguese.

We give thanks and praise God for the work on construction already completed for the
3 new classrooms.

Please pray we might quickly raise the necessary finance to complete

With our best wishes and prayers for all of you too

With our love - Peter, Josi and Dorothy

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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

Wednesday, 5 February 2020

Peter and Josi's Newsletter - February 2020

Peter and Josi’s Newsletter - February 2020

Dears Friends!

It's 2020 and we are already in February! Greetings once again and many thanks to all who write to us, for your prayers and help...Thank You to all who thought of us at Christmas and sent gifts - Christmas is a very challenging time of year! - We give thanks and appreciate this very much! 2019 was quite a challenging year in many ways…....We enjoyed a short Christmas break...but we needed to continue with the construction of three new classrooms, We are grateful to the Lord for all those who have helped and prayed. We still just need to raise a little more finance to complete …. but we can see the finish line and when it is done we shall have 3 new classrooms. . At the moment the building work has stopped while we raise the rest of the finance. The new stairs need to be completed, put concrete flooring down in the classrooms. And plaster the outside walls. But we shall have to postpone putting doors in, ceramic tiles and Bathroom for a later date.

Once we have the new classrooms complete. We would like the school to be run in the mornings for Infants and Junior school and Crianças do Rei project in the afternoon. It will be much better to run this way.

The school started back again in January - although we have challenging days sometimes - the electric was cut off during a storm two sundays ago....the energy was off for 48 hrs.

Pictures

Since January 2018, (Two years ago) I commenced studying and searching for old evangelical religious pictures of a kind not often seen. Most Religious art is Roman Catholic in origin….But what surprised me there is a lot of old Evangelical works of art out there, it's just they are not so widely known or popularized.

The artwork below is from a book plate - “The Voyage of Human Life” - by John J Barber 1798 –1885 My interest began through the Victorian era Broad and Narrow Way print, which seems to be one most well known…..which opened a door of discovery, and finding a lot more evangelical works of art out there, but mostly unheard of to most people.. So I firmly believe the value of researching and studying this, they are extremely important for us to know where the Church has come from ….and these visual treasures show what the church believed. What is refreshing, is to see an evangelical worldview, unashamedly Biblical, boldly proclaiming the Gospel visually.. Maybe it's time to dust off these old timers and send them out again into the Harvest field? I am sure the Lord would have many divine appointments for those He wants to speak to about Eternity.

Equipping the Church for works of service

At the moment there are upwards of 20 or more available which can form a thought provoking exhibition, and literature with each picture. An excellent opportunity for churches and fellowships to have their own antique art exhibition as a way of outreach into their communities. Empty shops in town centres could easily be rented and made into exhibition space. If anyone knows of churches or fellowships interested please contact me for further information on how this can be arranged.

Prayer and Thanks!

We give thanks and praise God for the work on construction already completed for the 3 new classrooms. Please pray we might quickly raise the necessary finance to complete

Please keep praying for the Art Gallery and Art competition …….We are certain these two projects will make a very big difference… But we do need to find partners able to help.

Please pray for the structure of the school and project - We praise God for the amazing provision so far!

Please pray for YWAM - Educating for Life. We are still in the process of revision and correction and raising funds to complete the Curriculum translated into Portuguese.

Please pray for visiting the UK again, we recognize we do need to visit more often. And need to pray and plan for this.

With our best wishes for 2020 .

With our love

Peter, Josi and Dorothy

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