CCF International Church

It was great spending quality time with my sons, Ps Nilo and Ap Marcio. Because we live far away from one another, the times we do get together are very special. Bahia was one such experience.

This is Ps Nilo Nogueira, the pastor of CCF International Church in Rio de Janeiro with his children from the left … Shelley, Gabriel and Eve.
All Ps Nilo’s children are gifted musicians and are part of the Praise Team. Shelley is an accomplished guitarist whilst Gabriel plays the drums and Eve sings. When I met Ps Nilo, Gabriel was not born. Shelley had just been born. Sonia, Ps Nilo’s wife passed away tragically about 8 years ago. She spoke fluent English and interpreted at all our meetings.
Her passing away was a tremendous loss to the work of the ministry in Brasil.

I have arrived back safely in Durban South Africa. Glad to be back home with family and the brethren. Extremely exhausted because of the huge amount of travelling during my stay in Brasil. However it was very satisfying as many people from outside our usual “hearing” audience received present day truth forr the first time.
We have to improve our work ethic in respect of taking the message into new territories. We must be strong and courageous and engage unchartered regions with the Word of the Lord.
Anyway, looking forward to getting back to the work here. Love and regards to all our friends.

Its 5am and I am preparing to leave Rio for Sao Paolo. The Lord has truly been with me during this trip. Many new relationships have been established. Ps Ricardo Brunei was in the meeting last night. A man of considerable influence in the city. He received the message with great joy.
He is able to work with us to destroy the spirit of tribalism that is so prevalent here. Well, I will write again from Durban, South Africa.
Thank you for following my journey on the blog, and also for your prayers.
My condolences to Sheila’s brother Dan Naicker who lost his wife on Thursday after a long battle with cancer. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family at this time.

Marcio Bernardino
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Quero convidar você, sua família e amigos para participarem, amanhã, de uma reunião muito especial com Roy Pillay, Ap.(Africa do Sul) e também aproveitar a oportunidade para se despedir dele, pois provavelmente ele não voltará esse ano ao Brasil.
A Reunião será às 16h na Comunidade Cristã Internacional – Rua Visconde de Ourém, 44, Bangu/ RJ (Próximo ao ponto final dos ônibus, S13, 392, 370 e ao Buraco do Fahim).

The final meeting at CCF Bangu was excellent; many leaders and visitors attended. Great spirit prevailed between the members from different church groups. It was a sad farewell. Marcello has been appointed as the new treasurer for the Church. Many thanks to Phillip for driving me to the city.

Tuesday morning was spent speaking to the leaders of Ps Syl Farney’s forum in the town of Mesquita. Ap Marcio and Ap Fabio were there as well.
Had breakfast with them and returned to Bangu at lunch time.
The evening saw me at Ap Ivan and Ps Ducie Andrade’s church in Penya. Renata interpreted. Ana Paula and Anderson came along as well. Thanks to Ps Paulo and Ps Graca for the transport.
Well, just one more day in Rio before I fly to Sao Paulo to connect with the SAA flight back home. I am really looking forward to being with my family and the brethren again.

I visited Ps Elias and his wife Ps Susie at Communidade Biblica da Graca in Santa Cruz last night and we had a great time of impartation. The worship was great; this is one of the churches under the supervison of Ap Ivan Andrade. The hospitality extended by this Church is really something to write about. This Church truly represents the house of David. Rafael Fonseca did a great job interpreting the message. Thanks to Ps Paulo and Ps Graca for the lift.
I am beginning to miss home now; all the travel is taking its toll. Just 2 more days; 4 more meetings; then I will be on my way back.

I visited the Methodist Church in Bangu in the morning where I was reunited with old friends. I was warmly received by Ps Roberto and Sonia Lopez and their family. Also met Irene’s mother Sandra. It was great to meet the man who prophesied that I would be a man of God; Pastor Moreno is now 93 years old and has given me open access to the Methodist Church. I wish Ps Anderson’s wife Andrea a speedy recovery from surgery.
The evening found me at Terra Fertil Church in Inoiba where I was received by Ap Renan and his family. Galber and Neise Figueiredo are expecting their first child in about 6 months. This is the home I stayed in when we were here last year with Ps Ralph and Ps Louis. Great to see Ps Giovanni and Sandra Machedo again. Great time of impartation.
I thank Anderson and his wife Ana Paula who spent the day with me, driving me to the various churches. The Lord bless you.

It was a day of great celebration at CCF as worship team members Felipe and Sarah were married in a beautiful ceremony officiated by Ps Edvaldo of CCF. I was priveleged to deliver the sermon. Many guests attended. The bridal couple looked great in their outfits.
All of CCF, our partners and ministry associates wish them well in their marriage. Please feel free to send your congratulations to the couple here. I will pass them on.

I am settled in at Marcello and Cristiane’s house in Bangu. They have really taken time to prepare their humble lodgings for me. They took time to buy many of the things I like; like any loving child would. I am truly touched by their generosity.When you are far from the comforts of home, acts of love are really appreciated.
Had a business meeting with Ap Marcio, Ps Nilo and Ana Paula. Reinforced many foundational apostolic doctrines. I was impressed with many changes in the Church; the auditorium has been extended. Airconditioning has been installed. New drum set has been acquired and the platform area has been extended. Our congratulations to Ap Marci and Ps Nilo for the improvements.
I was at the local Church on Friday night for a meeting; many leaders from outside the Church attended. Our efforts at uniting the Churches are beginning to produce the desired results.
My friend of many years, Ps Pedro Filho of Chapero was there as well. I anointed him about 6 years ago.
A great time of prophetic impartation.