Waiting...we should get better at it the more we do it, but I'm not sure it happens that way! We are waiting on our letter from Brazil so we can apply for the visas. That's it. We have received Don's retirement money and as soon as we are told the pay-off amount for the 2nd mortgage, we will be debt free, other than the 1st mortgage on the house. We will be able to lower the price, and list it with a realtor. We have money to make the mortgage payments and take care of utilities for about 1 1/2 years. All we need are the visas to be able to go!!!
Sunday we will start over at the Smith's house! We can't thank the Marcums enough for their hospitality. I'm sure it hasn't been easy, being invaded like this, but they have never made us feel anything but welcome. As a matter of fact, they've invited Maggie and Emily to stay here as we go to the Smith's, so that they (the girls) can have a little quiet time!
Please pray for us to use this time wisely, and for God to prepare our hearts for what we are about to do. Even though we see his hand, and know he is in control, it is stressful, when a whole family is waiting, giving things away, moving around, etc. Praise God for his new mercies every day.
The Fields Family
LOVEM CASA1631
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Testimony
We are believers, saved by grace, baptized and members of our local church. We claim Acts 16:31 as our family and ministry verse. It says, “And they said, Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Jody was the first in our family to be saved. She accepted Jesus as an 11 year old, but then never grew and matured as a Christian. About 20 years ago Jody began attending church again, taking Maggie and Emily with her. She rededicated her life and became involved in different ministries. After 9 years of prayer, Don came to know the Lord. Soon after the children, one by one, believed also.
Jody was the first in our family to be saved. She accepted Jesus as an 11 year old, but then never grew and matured as a Christian. About 20 years ago Jody began attending church again, taking Maggie and Emily with her. She rededicated her life and became involved in different ministries. After 9 years of prayer, Don came to know the Lord. Soon after the children, one by one, believed also.
Acts 16:31
"And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house."
Ministry Opportunities
- If you're not on our mailing list or feel led to help with financial support, please email fields.jody@gmail.com, or call 765-242-2684. As opportunities to minister come up, we will keep you informed.
- Donation of craft supplies
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Praises
- God is faithful. We praise Him for His constant guidance and care.
The Obrigado/Thank You Section
- Antioch Congregational Christian
- Centro de Andoracion-Jubileo
- Frankfort Eagle Harvest
- Frankfort Faith Family Ministries
- Frankfort First Presbyterian Church
- Frankfort St. Luke
- Kirklin Christian Church
- Lafayette Word of Life Fellowship
- Manson Congregational Church
- New Hope
- North Salem Emmanuel Baptist
- Russellville New Life
- Sheridan Wesleyen
- Trinity Church of Mulberry
- Westfield Wesleyan
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Obidos, Para, Brazil
There are currently 46,000 people in Obidos, including 10 neighborhoods, and 7 villages that can only be reached by boat. In Obidos we will work to evangelize, disciple, build leaders and plant churches, who will then duplicate what we have done. We have a team of 2 national pastors and 1 national evangelist waiting for us to return to work with them.
Ministry Goals
- We hope to use a lot of relational evangelism! We chose our verse, "Believe in the Lord Jesus and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. Acts 16:31" for this reason. We pray that God will use our family to reach one family at a time. The word for "house" in Portuguese is "casa", thus "Casa1631 Ministries", and the house on stilts in the logo.
Preparation to minister, once we’re in Brazil
- Proverbs 16:3 Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.
- Learn Portuguese
- Become familiar with culture
- Learn to cook and where to shop
- Build relationships
- Find out needs & the pastors’ vision
Meeting Needs In the Established Churches:
- Physical needs such as feeding the sick, providing educational supplies, repairs, etc.
- Fellowship-movies, meals, games, sports
- Spiritual growth-Bibles studies for men, women, youth, couples, and children’s classes
- Edifying through preaching, financial support, helping with outreach
- Special-music, True Love Waits, creative movement, mentoring
Outreach (working with the established churches)
- Evangelism-door-to-door, sports, VBS
- Building relationships-cooking, building, providing clothing, etc.
- Building up leaders and planting churches
- Building churches
Long term goals
- Work with groups coming on short term trips
- Boat ministry
- Center - teach English, teach to make crafts to sell, activities, etc.
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