Friday, June 26, 2009

Facebook post from Andrea

Andrea Lowe wrote
at 10:56pm on June 24th, 2009
After speaking with Chet and reading his mail, He says he is overwhelmed by the power of prayer. He says amazing things are happening. The Liberian churches are unified in a way they have never been. Answer to prayer for unity. 300 some people are to be coming out for the preaching and teaching at these conferences these next few days. He reminds us to keep on praying. There will be another trip into the bush on Saturday. ( I cannot wait to hear from them all when they get back. For us families here, we miss them so much when they go, but hearing these reports of how God is using them for His kingdom makes every minute of missing them more than worth it!!!)
Thanks to all!

Thursday, June 25, 2009

We need your prayers

Talked to Pastor Chet....
Eddie Carvalho's passport and greencard were stolen! He is not a US citizen and what is more replacing his paperwork will be potentially very challenging for his family. Getting out of Liberia (and more importantly) back into the US could be very difficult...
Please pray that:
  1. the person responsible would be found and everything would be returned safe
  2. If not, that the process to get a new passport and Greencard would go smooth, for the Brazilian and US and Liberia Govt. to have a blind eye to any bureaucracy, they getting ALL PAPERWORK would be an affordable, easy stress-free process
May God bless you all for your prayers,
Amber

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Update from Pastor Chet

We have arrived and have hit the ground running. In fact, the very first day we found ourselves on the way to visit one of our churches deep in the jungle. After a seven hour drive, one hour canoe ride, and a four hour walk, we arrived on does town at 10 in the evening. Some of us were a little nervous walking through the bush in the night, but God is faithful.

Since then, we have been breaking into smaller teams to visit the others churches and share the word with them.

Everyone on the team feels as if they are walking through the pages of acts. In that, we are walking from place to place sharing the good news of Jesus Christ! Some were joking on the road and calling each other different apostles names.

Speaking of names...we have each been given Liberian names. They are hard to spell, so you will each learn them upon our return.

We are in a place now where we may be able to call. However, please be patient as I tried to call last night and got cut off.

Everyone extends their greetings. We are tired, but our spirits are soaring.

Please pray for strength, energy, unity amongst the churches in Liberia and for God to use this experience to further His kingdom.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Liberia Mission 2009

Greetings in Jesus' name!

In Acts 15, Paul and Barnabas make the decision to return to the churches they had planted to encourage them in the Lord. Their heart was to note their progress and further disciple them in the way of Christ. Now, it is our turn to fulfill this very Scripture and return to Liberia to edify the body of believers known as Calvary Chapel.

We will be heading to Liberia, Africa visiting 16 Churches that were planted, as well as a three day Pastor's conference and Youth conference based on the call of Christ to be of one body taking scripture from Philippians, Ephesians, and 1 Corinthians, to encourage the body of believers in Liberia.

We will be living amongst the people, in the midst of the culture, but amongst fellow brethren with the same Lord. As much as we'll be teaching, we will be growing and finding what true ministry really is about. Please pray for our physical, mental, and spiritual state as we set on this journey just like Barnabas and Paul----walking by faith.