updating bible schools
So things change and get rearranged. Sometimes we move forward or think that we are, only to find out that sometimes we have to return to the basics and/or other options. So goes the Bible Training that we are working towards getting to all the churches that we have raised up and are working with. Here are some updates with regards to bible training…
In June 2023, AFCMITC/IVBC planted in Cuzco, Peru with Willy and Jessica Mont’s Ministry in the mountains of Peru. We are excited that they are beginning to study using the video materials that we have from AFCM and some courses from Victory Church in Tulsa. We have an agreement with Victory and AFCM to use these great material especially because they are ready to go in Spanish.
AFCMITC/IVBC is funcioning at a church “Discipulos de Cristo” with AFCM members Ronal and Maggie in Huancayo, Peru also in the mountains. They been advancing through the curses that I (Ron) sent them a couple of years ago.
I am still working with Pastor Omar from Limon, Costa Rica, as he is planning his Bible Training for his people who are both Spanish and English speakers. This is slowly moving along but nothing sure yet as his requirements are varied and complicated.
Unfortunately, we have not had great success with the Smart TV’s we handed out to 16 village churches along the Amazon and Tributaries. Many of the TV’s have been ruined with the poor electricity, humidity, constant moving of the equipment and other reasons. It hurts my heart to know of that investment not working well, partly because it is VERY hard to get the locals to be faithful to scheduled meetings to do the Bible School. They often need to go fishing, hunting or some other way to live or support their families. In Cuzco, Pastor Willy Mont is doing the ITC individually as they have time, but the advantage there is that they all have power and computers. SOOOOOOOO…..
We are using small booklets that we call “Extension Bible School” comprised of simple teachings filled with scriptures and explanations that the leaders of each village can study and meditate on, and later be teaching to the group of believers that attend their meetings in each village. Some of the titles that we are using so far are: The Happy Family, The Holy Spirit, Foundations of the Faith, Dominion of the Believer, This New Life, Time With God, and many other titles that we are working on to get them a well rounded Biblical Foundation. Our NEED RIGHT NOW is funding to enable our leaders in Peru to get these materials reproduced and out to each of the churches. If you would like to help financially, please use the ‘partner with us‘ button to donate and earmark it FOR JUNGLE BIBLE MATERIALS. Thank you!
Amazing Things Happening
IQUITOS FAMILY REUNION
Pastors Dana Nile and Bernie Samples will be joining us the second week of March for our annual Family Reunion in Iquitos, Peru. We are expecting around 50 river and city leaders to join us for New Vision for 2020. We will keep you updated on the meetings and results as we get closer to the date. Please pray for this event and for total provision to cover expenses of feeding the leaders for 4 days during the conference.
RIVER SEMINAR REPORTS
Pastor Warring has taken two trips on the river this year to encourage the churches and hold Word Seminars. Here are some results of the last trip:
Santa Cruz, Napo River
75 people accepted Christ
20 were water baptized
San Isidro, lower Amazon River
18 Received Christ
13 we’re reconciled back to Christ
6 evident healings
ITC SPANISH BIBLE SCHOOLS
We´re excited to announce that we have funds to start 10 new Bible Schools. This will be our main goal while in Peru this time. A huge Thank you to Pastor Mark and Brenda Thomas for purchasing 5 of these Bible Schools!! We will announce each Bible school as they are purchased and installed. Please pray that all of the equipment will be available to purchase at the original price we estimated and that set up in each village be done effectively.
We thank God upon every remembrance of you in our prayers!!
Reaching the nations for Christ!
Ron and Annette Thiesen
