CCF International Church

Well 2011 is now history. I believe that we faced many challenges in 2011 and we have learned some invaluable lessons.We are now much stronger as a global household as we enter 2012. We have a credible, proven and tested leadership structure in Brazil with the appointment of Marcelo and Elisangela Sant’anna as overseers of the various households of faith in Brazil.Spiritual foresight has to work in partnership with strong leadership.
The word of the Lord to Joshua, upon the death of Moses is applicable to all generations:
Josh 1:8-9
8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
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The two commands are
* Continual dependance and meditation on God’s Word
* Be strong and courageous
The first instruction would lead us to have a spiritual advantage over our adversaries; where through meditating on the Word of God, we are led by the Spirit of God as sons of God; the second refers to mental fortitude that would cause us to demonstrate strength in our leadership. We have to demonstrate great courage in pushing forward with tough decisions that would bring our people into their place of promise….Christ!

He is the Heavenly Father, the King over all the lesser kings and demagogues of this fallen and falling world and its systems. He is looking for His family. As His leadership we have to prepare His family …. train and equip until the Christ can see Himself in His Family. When Christ looks at His church it must be like Him looking into a mirror….where he sees a likeness of Himself.

As we continue on our journey in 2012, focus is everything. Keep your eyes on Him, the author and the finisher of our faith.Do not be distracted by the storm that is raging all around you, by the waves that are buffeting the vessel, winds that seem life threatening….remember the two commands that come with a promise.

Josh 1:9
Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
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The Lord bless you, your families and your ministries in 2012 and may the peace of God that defies human understanding overwhelm you.
Roy and Sheila
South Africa

TRADUÇÃO PORTUGUÊS
2011 é agora história. Eu acredito que nós enfrentamos muitos desafios em 2011 e aprendemos algumas lessons.We inestimável estão agora muito mais forte como uma família global como entramos 2012. Nós temos uma credibilidade, estrutura de liderança comprovada e testada no Brasil, com a nomeação de Marcelo Sant’anna e Elisangela como supervisores das famílias diversas de fé nas previsões Brazil.Spiritual tem que trabalhar em pratnership com uma liderança forte.
A palavra do Senhor a Josué, após a morte de Moisés é aplicável a todas as gerações:
Josh 1:8-9
8 Este livro da Lei não se apartará de sua boca, mas você medita nele dia e noite, para que tenhas cuidado de fazer conforme tudo o que nele está escrito. Pois então você vai fazer prosperar o teu caminho, e então você terá um bom sucesso. 9 Não to mandei eu? Seja forte e corajoso, não tenha medo, nem te espantes, porque o Senhor teu Deus está contigo onde quer que vá “.

Os dois comandos são
* Dependência contínua e meditação na Palavra de Deus
* Seja forte e corajoso
A primeira instrução nos levaria a ter uma vantagem espiritual sobre os nossos adversários, onde através da meditação na Palavra de Deus, somos guiados pelo Espírito de Deus, como filhos de Deus, o segundo refere-se a força mental que nos levam a demonstrar força em nossa liderança. Temos de demonstrar grande coragem em avançar com decisões difíceis que traria o nosso povo em seu local de promessa …. Cristo!

Ele é o Pai Celestial, o Rei sobre todos os reis menores e demagogos deste mundo caído e caindo e seus sistemas. Ele está procurando por sua família. Sua liderança como temos de nos preparar sua família …. treinar e equipar até o Cristo pode ver a si mesmo em sua família. Quando Cristo olha para a Sua Igreja deve ser como Ele olha em um espelho …. Onde ele vê uma semelhança de Si mesmo.

À medida que continuamos em nossa jornada em 2012, o foco é tudo. Mantenha os olhos nele, o autor eo consumador da nossa faith.Do não se distrair com a tempestade que grassa à sua volta, pelas ondas que são buffeting o navio, os ventos que parecem uma ameaça à vida …. Lembre-se os dois comandos que vêm com uma promessa.

Josh 01:09
Não tenha medo, nem te espantes, porque o Senhor teu Deus está contigo onde quer que vá. ”

O Senhor abençoe vocês, suas famílias e seus ministérios em 2012 e que a paz de Deus que desafia a compreensão humana oprimi-lo.
Roy e Sheila
África do Sul

1 Kings 19:20-21
20 And he left the oxen and ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow you.”
And he said to him, “Go back again, for what have I done to you?”
21 So Elisha turned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen and slaughtered them and boiled their flesh, using the oxen’s equipment, and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he arose and followed Elijah, and became his servant.

Elisha had no idea whatsoever that his life would change forever. The day must have started off like any other day in his week. He was in the field, plowing the ground with his oxen.
Elijah was under Divine instruction to anoint Elisha as the prophet.
All Elijah did was to throw the mantle upon Elisha. the responsibility was now Elisha’s to pursue Elijah. Elijah did not offer Elisha any incentives to follow him…no preaching
opportunities, no material gifts, no silver, no gold. Elisha was now under observation by Elijah.
It is important for those who interact with the apostolic/prophetic to realize that those who the Lord leads to connect with us receive grace as they leave and cleave, as they draw near to us, grace is released into their lives.
Once Elisha discerned the grace upon Elijah’s life, he quickly dealt with his domestic business and became Elijah’s servant. Even Elijah may not have fully understood the magnetic attraction of grace because he asked Elisha “What did I do to you”. The truth is that Elijah really had no clue. Grace is able to draw to us those who the Lord has commissioned to help us in our assignment.To those sons who have discerned grace upon your leader, do not waste a single moment,just leave and connect and become a servant.

This trip has been an emotional rollercoaster that began with great tragedy. However, even through this difficult time, we have seen the hand of God upon our sons Marcelo and Elisangela Sant’anna and their household of faith.The tragic loss of their only son Luan, a young man serving the Lord in the Music Team was difficult to come to terms with…I spent a few days living with them and we mourned our loss together. They are being strengthened daily by the ministry of the Holy Spirit through prayer and Words of encouragement.I thank God that I allowed myself to be led here by His Spirit at such a time like this.

My time spent with my sons was very profitable. I continued to teach the doctrine of the apostles as well as discussing the various protocols concerning the 2012 Apostolic Conference in Brasil. There is much excitement and joy amongst the believers as they wait in great anticipation and expectation.

My trip ended in the city of Itaguai where I was invited to address thousands of inhabitants who marched for 3km to the open city square where there was a great celebration of praise and worship to the Lord. It was a great honour to address the people. The event was broadcast live on radio. I thank God that our message was received with great joy!

PORTUGUESE TRANSLATION

Esta viagem tem sido um

a montanha russa emocional que começou com grande tragédia. No entanto, mesmo com este tempo difícil, temos visto a mão de Deus sobre os nossos filhos e Marcelo Sant’anna Elisangela e sua família da trágica perda de seu faith.The Luan único filho, um jovem servindo ao Senhor na equipe A música foi difícil chegar a um acordo com … passei alguns dias viver com eles e que lamentou a nossa perda em conjunto. Eles estão a ser reforçados diariamente pelo ministério do Espírito Santo através da oração e palavras de encouragement.I graças a Deus que eu me permiti ser conduzida aqui por Seu Espírito em tal momento como este.

Meu tempo com meus filhos era muito rentável. Eu continuei a ensinar a doutrina dos apóstolos, assim como discutir os diferentes protocolos sobre a Conferência Apostólica 2012 no Brasil. Há muita emoção e alegria entre os crentes enquanto eles esperam em grande antecipação e expectativa.

Minha viagem terminou na cidade de Itaguaí, onde fui convidado para tratar milhares de habitantes que marcharam para a 3 km da praça da cidade aberto, onde havia uma grande celebração de louvor e adoração ao Senhor. Foi uma grande honra para abordar as pessoas. O evento foi transmitido ao vivo pela rádio. Agradeço a Deus que a nossa mensagem foi recebida com grande alegria!

Rom 11:17-21
17 And if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them became a partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree, 18 do not boast against the branches. But if you do boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you. 19 You will say then, “Branches were broken off that I might be grafted in.” 20 Well said. Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be haughty, but fear. 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, He may not spare you either.

Although this scripture refers primarily to the grace extended to the Gentiles I can see a powerful principle at work here that reflects the demand for appreciation of grace. We are all beneficiaries and recipients of grace that is imparted by grace carriers who have been installed in our lives by a loving Heavenly Father.
As we grow and evolve in the Kingdom to greater levels of stature and influence let us not forget the presence of the ROOT. Let us also not forget that we were once wild olive shoots, unrestrained, running wild, aimlessly without focus or purpose….but we have been grafted in by the grace of God! How he loves us and cares about our welfare. Hallelujah!
This is the reason we ought to be always appreciative of the ROOT. That which searches the ground for water and nourishment and draws the same back into the heart of the tree of grace that freely supplies the branches causing us to be strengthened and grow into our potential. Do not despise those who the Lord uses to bring resource to you. Do not boast. Do not think for a moment that you can survive independently from the root. For it is the root that supports you. In terms of our present understanding the root is the carrier of grace.
The apostle Paul understood this principle perfectly when he declared:
1 Cor 15:9-10
9 For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

So to all who may be reading this, humble yourselves under His Mighty Hand and allow Him to exalt you. He will elevate you to places that you have never dreamed of….in all our personal advancement do not lose sight of the ROOT….the essential cause of anything! The Lord bless you.

PORTUGUESE TRANSLATION
Rom 11:17-21
17 E se alguns dos ramos foram quebrados, e tu, sendo zambujeiro, foste enxertado em meio deles, e com eles tornou-se um participante da raiz e da seiva da oliveira, 18 não te glories contra os ramos. Mas se você fizer vangloriar, lembre-se que você não suporte a raiz, mas a raiz a ti. 19 Você vai dizer então, “Os ramos foram quebrados, para que eu fosse enxertado dentro” 20 Bem disse. Por causa da incredulidade foram quebrados, e você permanece pela fé. Não sejam orgulhosos, mas o medo. 21 Porque, se Deus não poupou os ramos naturais, Ele não pode poupá-lo também.

Embora esta passagem da Escritura refere-se principalmente a graça estendida aos gentios posso ver um poderoso princípio no trabalho aqui que reflete a demanda para a apreciação da graça. Estamos todos os beneficiários e destinatários da graça que é dada pelas transportadoras graça que foram instalados em nossas vidas por um Pai Celestial amoroso.
À medida que crescer e evoluir no Reino a maiores níveis de baixa estatura e influência não esqueçamos a presença do ROOT. Vamos também não esquecer que fomos outrora selvagem rebentos de oliveira, desenfreada, correndo selvagem, sem rumo, sem foco ou objetivo …. Mas fomos enxertados pela graça de Deus! Como ele nos ama e se preocupa com nosso bem-estar. Aleluia!
Esta é a razão que devemos ser sempre apreciadores do ROOT. O que busca o terreno para a água e alimento e chama o mesmo de volta para o coração da árvore da graça que fornece gratuitamente os ramos levando-nos a ser reforçada e crescer em nosso potencial. Não desprezar aqueles que o Senhor usa para trazer recursos para você. Não se vanglorie. Não pense por um momento que você pode sobreviver de forma independente a partir da raiz. Para ele é a raiz que o apoia. Em termos de nossa compreensão atual da raiz é o portador da graça.
O apóstolo Paulo compreendeu este princípio perfeitamente quando ele declarou:
1 Cor 15:9-10
9 Porque eu sou o menor dos apóstolos, que não sou digno de ser chamado apóstolo, porque persegui a Igreja de Deus. 10 Mas pela graça de Deus sou o que sou, e sua graça para comigo não foi em vão, mas eu trabalhei muito mais do que todos eles, não eu, mas a graça de Deus que está comigo.
Então, para todos aqueles que possam estar lendo este vós, humildes sob a sua mão forte e permita que Ele exaltará. Ele vai elevar a lugares que você nunca sonhou …. Avanço em todas as nossas pessoais não perder de vista o ROOT …. A causa essencial de qualquer coisa! O Senhor te abençoe.

I am really excited to meet with my sons again. My main purpose is to teach ABC1 in the Bible study classes. We are fully persuaded that apostle’s doctrine is the first pillar that needs to be constructed in any ministry. Although the teaching of doctrine may be tedious to the uncircumcised ear, it is nonetheless an essential part of our advancement and development in the Kingdom of God. We also hope to install the CCF Brasil management team to supervise the transition of the new ministries into the family. We are also excited about the Apostolic Conference scheduled for Brasil in October 2012 with Dr S.Y.Govender. A truly exciting period ahead.

 THE SPIRIT OF ACHAN…. this evil spirit works against the voice of spiritual authority. Joshua was the spiritual authority of Israel. Remember Moses just passed away….Joshua was now in charge of God’s people. 
God was now speaking with Joshua….when Moses was in charge God spoke to Moses.

Joshua 6:7-8
7 And he said to the people, Proceed, and march around the city, and let him who is armed advance before the ark of the Lord.
8 So it was, when Joshua had spoken to the people, that the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams’horns before the Lord advanced and blew the trumpets, and the ark of the covenant of the Lord followed them.

THE PRIESTS BLEW THE TRUMPETS….
THE ARK OF GOD ONLY MOVED WHEN THE TRUMPETS SOUNDED
THOSE WHO ARE ARMED….WITH WHAT?…..the Word of the Lord

Joshua 6:10
10 Now Joshua had commanded the people, saying, You shall not shout or make any noise with your voice, nor shall a word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I say to you, Shout! Then you shall shout.

JOSHUA, THE SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY, DETERMINES WHEN YOU OPEN YOUR MOUTH.
IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT GOD IS SAYING TO YOU….
YOU WILL ONLY SPEAK WHEN THE SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY OVER YOUR LIFE TELLS YOU TO SPEAK
Verse 10…..”until the day I say to you”
AND WHEN YOU DO SPEAK, THE SOUND OF YOUR VOICE MUST BE IN LINE WITH THE SOUND OF EVERY OTHER VOICE IN THE CAMP. EVERYONE SPEAKING AND SAYING THE SAME THING.

Joshua 6:13
13 Then seven priests bearing seven trumpets of rams’horns before the ark of the Lord went on continually and blew with the trumpets. And the armed men went before them. But the rear guard came after the ark of the Lord, while the priests continued blowing the trumpets.

This was a well ordered procession
Right in front of the ark….the most treasured possession of Israel were armed men
In the present day context….the Word of God…our weapon of choice….went before everything and everyone else.
the Word led the whole procession
behind the Word were the priests….those who were set apart…consecrated….wholly devoted to God…..they were not going for a casual stroll…they were blowing their trumpets.
Then the ark…the very Presence of God….protected on all sides

Joshua 6:17
17 Now the city shall be doomed by the Lord to destruction, it and all who are in it. Only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all who are with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent.

There is a protective covering over the house of the sinner….over the house of the biggest brothel owner in the city of Jericho….for one reason…she placed everything she had, including her life, and she hid and covered the two spies from Israel in her roof. she made a covenant that she honoured. She did not care about all her customers….she was afraid of the God of Israel….Jehovah God.

Joshua 6:18-19
18 And you, by all means abstain from the accursed things, lest you become accursed when you take of the accursed things, and make the camp of Israel a curse, and trouble it. 19 But all the silver and gold, and vessels of bronze and iron, are consecrated to the Lord; they shall come into the treasury of the Lord.

This was a direct, simple, plain, easy to understand instruction from the father. Do not touch anything that is cursed by God. There are secret things that the father will warn his sons about….Do not touch. We have to rise to a level of maturity where we are able to quickly follow the exact instructions of the father without doubting the instruction. The father’s interest is always in the safety of his sons. Achan was part of the congregation that was addressed by the leader…Do not touch!

Joshua 7:1
1 But the children of Israel committed a trespass regarding the accursed things, for Achan the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed things; so the anger of the Lord burned against the children of Israel.

The man did not listen….he touched the cursed thing and he took it and hid it from his father.
But listen to this….one man touched the cursed thing..God held the entire nation responsible…..the entire nation of Israel paid the price for the sin of one man…this is frightening! the scriptures say that the children of Israel committed a trespass. God held the nation of Israel responsible for the sin of one rebellious individual. Even in our own household of faith, one man’s sin will affect our entire family. Listen to this, I do not see all that you do, or who or what you are touching, but My Father in Heaven sees all things….and I am here to tell you that He responds. Be careful. Do not let the anger of the Lord burn against our entire household because of one rebellious individual.

THE COVERING OF GOD IS REMOVED OVER ISRAEL

Joshua 7:3-6
3 And they returned to Joshua and said to him, Do not let all the people go up, but let about two or three thousand men go up and attack Ai. Do not weary all the people there, for the people of Ai are few. 4 So about three thousand men went up there from the people, but they fled before the men of Ai. 5 And the men of Ai struck down about thirty-six men, for they chased them from before the gate as far as Shebarim, and struck them down on the descent; therefore the hearts of the people melted and became like water.
6 Then Joshua tore his clothes, and fell to the earth on his face before the ark of the Lord until evening, he and the elders of Israel; and they put dust on their heads.

The first thing you will notice is that that you will be defeated by the simplest of challenges.Israel sent 3000 men to battle against a few men of the enemy. God’s hand of protection was removed from His people. A few men from the enemy caused 3000 men to run. In the process the lives of 36 men were lost. All because of the sin of one rebel in the father’s camp. Do not take the judgements of God lightly. His judgements are real. His hand of protection must always be upon us. When sons are lost from our churches, check if there is a Achan in your household. verse 6 says Joshua tore his clothes and fell on his face and remained before the ark of God until the evening. 

THE JUDGEMENT OF GOD
Joshua 7:10-16
10 So the Lord said to Joshua: Get up! Why do you lie thus on your face? 11 Israel has sinned, and they have also transgressed My covenant which I commanded them. For they have even taken some of the accursed things, and have both stolen and deceived; and they have also put it among their own stuff. 12 Therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies, but turned their backs before their enemies, because they have become doomed to destruction. Neither will I be with you anymore, unless you destroy the accursed from among you. 13 Get up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves for tomorrow, because thus says the Lord God of Israel: There is an accursed thing in your midst, O Israel; you cannot stand before your enemies until you take away the accursed thing from among you. 14 In the morning therefore you shall be brought according to your tribes. And it shall be that the tribe which the Lord takes shall come according to families; and the family which the Lord takes shall come by households; and the household which the Lord takes shall come man by man. 15 Then it shall be that he who is taken with the accursed thing shall be burned with fire, he and all that he has, because he has transgressed the covenant of the Lord, and because he has done a disgraceful thing in Israel.
16 So Joshua rose early in the morning and brought Israel by their tribes, and the tribe of Judah was taken.

This is amazing! 
God tells Israel…this is not the time for prayer. This is not a time for fasting. This is a time for action.You know what you have done.
Get up from the floor. The Heavenly Father is saying that He hasl removed His covering over us. The action is to remove the spirit of Achan from among us who has violated the spiritual authority of the spiriual father.
God says that unless this happens we will be defeated by every enemy that is coming against us. We will never experience victory unless this happens.
God passes His sentence….death by burning!

Joshua 7:20-26
20 And Achan answered Joshua and said, Indeed I have sinned against the Lord God of Israel, and this is what I have done: 21 When I saw among the spoils a beautiful Babylonian garment, two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold weighing fifty shekels, I coveted them and took them. And there they are, hidden in the earth in the midst of my tent, with the silver under it.
22 So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent; and there it was, hidden in his tent, with the silver under it. 23 And they took them from the midst of the tent, brought them to Joshua and to all the children of Israel, and laid them out before the Lord. 24 Then Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, the silver, the garment, the wedge of gold, his sons, his daughters, his oxen, his donkeys, his sheep, his tent, and all that he had, and they brought them to the Valley of Achor. 25 And Joshua said, Why have you troubled us? The Lord will trouble you this day. So all Israel stoned him with stones; and they burned them with fire after they had stoned them with stones.
26 Then they raised over him a great heap of stones, still there to this day. So the Lord turned from the fierceness of His anger. Therefore the name of that place has been called the Valley of Achor to this day.

Here you see the confession of Achan…too late…the damage was done.
Achan and his entire family their animals and all his possessions were burned in the Valley of Achor. This is how serious sins against spiritual authority are. This may be new to you, but we cannot remain as simple men and women in the Kingdom of God. You ever wondered why you are not receiving your breakthrough? Check to see if you have violated spiritual authority.

We thank God for Jesus Christ our Lord who is able to forgive us our transgressions. We now live by grace. Thank you Lord!
Grace is only released when sons repent of their sins against their fathers.
REPENT QUICKLY WHILE YOU HAVE TIME

Today marks the 40th day of fasting and waiting upon the Lord. It has been a true test of endurance; it is one thing to be fasting in a familiar, restful environment….it is something else to be fasting whilst travelling overseas, under difficult circumstances. Yet the Lord has strengthened us during this time.

Heb 11:6-7
6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
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During this time the Lord has refreshed the demand to concentrate and place greater emphasis on configuring the father/son wineskin overseas. For too long we have allowed antagonistic and hostile spirits to flourish under the mantle of the various national cultures and traditions. These spirits have positioned themselves at the gates of the cities negating every attempt to connect the hearts of sons to their fathers and the hearts of the fathers to their sons.

We have made significant progress towards this. We have started with legislating the menu….the food on the table. Apostolic doctrine must undergird all our households, not only in Brazil but also in other parts of the world.

Eph 2:19-22
19 Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole building, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, 22 in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.
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In this regard I have legislated the use of ABC 1 as the authorised teaching manual for all households under the spiritual oversight of CCF International Church. As many would know, this program has been written by my spiritual father Dr S.Y.Govender and has been hugely responsible for the successful transition of the South African household as well as many households all over the world. There is great clarity, order, structure in respect of apostolic doctrine. There is great excitement amongst the sons as they position and posture their people for this migration.

We have a hectic international schedule leading right up to March 2013. We wait upon Him daily for clear strategies as we deliver this message of reformation to the people that the Lord would send us to….fearlessly proclaiming the demand of God in this season….unintimidated by the faces of demonic structures that would seek the abortion of destiny…just marching forward relentlessly pursuing the Matt 28 mandate….the making of disciples.

This has been an amazing journey… a real test of mental and spiritual fortitude. I have prevailed by the grace of God. The fast has been truly ordained by the Lord…this is Day 30….10 days to go. The Lord has been communicating continually with a great emphasis on bringing clarity to the Father/Son wineskin. This has always been problematic here because of the ancient systems of Catholicism which addresses all priests as “father”.

Add to this the administration of Jezebel that has persisted in its hostility towards the order, structure and clarity that the Father/Son wineskin brings to the Body…we have a real challenge. However we have made significant progress in this regard. We now have seven households of faith that submit to the resident grace called “father” in me. I have place great demands upon the leaders in respect of all the households being mentored and equipped with ABC apostolic doctrine. All have agreed to introduce the 42 subjects in ABC 1 in their Bible study programme. Our goal is to introduce Biblical patterns and systems that have worked well for us in South Africa. We cannot hide behind our culture any longer. This serves only to delay the momentum and deliverance of an entire nation to the heart of the Father. This is it. Brasil has to embrace reformation. Christ has to be manifested in this nation through His Body.

I would like to thank my sons for making the time to travel all over the state of Rio de Janeiro to protect and support me. Ap Pedro Amancio, Ap Marcio Bernadino, Ps Nilo Nogueira, Ps Rogerio Barros, Ap Robson Berdeville, Ps Ricardo Barbosa, Ps Marcelo Santanna and Ps Israel…the Lord bless you and your families as we travel this journey together. We look forward to 2013 where we will gather as a family in South Africa. To God be all Glory, Honour and Praise.

The last week end saw the believers in great spirits…there was much rejoicing accompanied by a spirit of thanksgiving and appreciation for all that the Lord has done for us. We moved into our new auditorium with much celebration. Dr S.Y.Govender shared the Word of the Lord reminding us that we are the Lamb’s “Wife”…the eyes of the Lord are upon His wife….The Lord spoke through His prophet Jeremiah saying:

Jer 3:14-15

14 “Return, O backsliding children,” says the LORD; “for I am married to you. I will take you, one from a city and two from a family, and I will bring you to Zion. 15 And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.

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Imagine this humiliation…where the Lord has to remind us of our marital status. What shame! Listen to His shepherds, wife of  the Lamb. Be restored to your marriage bed with your faithful husband. The Lord bless you.

To all my Brasilian friends I will see you next week. You can locate me in any of the following towns:

18th to the 21st August      Chapero, Itaguai  Ps Pedro Amancio

22nd August                           Ps Robson Berdeville

23rd August                            Ap Marcio Bernadino   CCF Deodoro

26th to the 27th                   Ap Victor Hugo Aries’h   Nova Iguacu

28th                                           CCF Bangu   Ps Nilo Nogueira

O Auditório CCF NOVO NA ÁFRICA DO SUL KLOOF

O fim da semana passada viu os crentes em grandes espíritos … houve muita alegria acompanhada por um espírito de gratidão e apreço por tudo o que o Senhor fez para nós. Nós nos mudamos para nosso novo auditório com muita celebração. Dr SYGovender compartilhado a Palavra do Senhor nos lembrando que somos “esposa” do Cordeiro … os olhos do Senhor estão sobre Sua esposa …. O Senhor falou pelo profeta Jeremias, dizendo:

Jer 3:14-15

14 “Volta, ó filhos rebeldes”, diz o SENHOR; “porque eu sou casado com você eu vou levá-lo, um de uma cidade e dois de uma família, e vos levarei a Sião. 15 E vos darei.. pastores segundo o meu coração, quem vai alimentá-lo com o conhecimento e compreensão.

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Imagine esta humilhação … onde o Senhor tem para nos lembrar do nosso estado civil. Que vergonha! Ouvir Seus pastores, a esposa do Cordeiro. Ser restaurado para o seu leito conjugal com seu marido fiel. O Senhor te abençoe.

Para todos os meus amigos brasileiros eu vou te ver na próxima semana. Você pode localizar-me em qualquer uma das seguintes cidades:

18 a 21 de agosto Chapero, Itaguaí Ps Pedro Amancio

22 de agosto Ps Robson Berdeville

23 de agosto Ap Marcio Bernadino CCF Deodoro

26 a 27 Ap Victor Hugo Aries’h Nova Iguaçu

28 CCF Bangu Ps Nilo Nogueira

Isa 35:1-7
The wilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them,
And the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose;
2 It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice,
Even with joy and singing.
The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,
The excellence of Carmel and Sharon.
They shall see the glory of the LORD,
The excellency of our God.

3 Strengthen the weak hands,
And make firm the feeble knees.
4 Say to those who are fearful-hearted,
“Be strong, do not fear!
Behold, your God will come with vengeance,
With the recompense of God;
He will come and save you.”

5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened,
And the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.
6 Then the lame shall leap like a deer,
And the tongue of the dumb sing.
For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness,
And streams in the desert.
7 The parched ground shall become a pool,
And the thirsty land springs of water;
In the habitation of jackals, where each lay,
There shall be grass with reeds and rushes.
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We are filled with great joy and anticipation as we wait upon the Lord to reveal more of Himself to us, more of His Divine wisdom that bypasses the filters of the human intellect. Wisdom that is pure. Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. I believe that there will be a purity that will pervade our inner structure and that there would follow much repentance as we embark on the journey back to the heart of the Father. It is not an easy journey….but one we have to make. We will never reflect the nature of a son of God whilst being a Son of man. Jesus demonstrated this as a 12 year old…His natural parents could not keep him by their side….because He was full of purpose….fully of destiny….full of the Divine mandate….to be the true Son of His Father. As fathers of households we have to mentor those who have been placed in our care by Him, to embark on this journey. As a father myself. I have to gird up my loins, strengthen myself and gently push my sons towards Him. This move of God is about God lamenting the absence of His family….the absence of shepherds after His own heart….that His prophets have all forsaken Him.

The prophet Jeremiah spoke the Word of the Lord:

Jer 3:14-16
14 “Return, O backsliding children,” says the LORD; “for I am married to you. I will take you, one from a city and two from a family, and I will bring you to Zion. 15 And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.

Our prayer is for the Body to be reconciled to the Head.

A DECLARAÇÃO DA TEMPORADA DE JEJUM