Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you" (Is. 60:1)
REVIVALPOST from TAHITI
REVIVALPOST from TAHITI
Edualdo, Aline, Kori, Erika, Silvio & Benji Cicero
French Polynesia (South Pacific)
French Polynesia (South Pacific)
June-July 2007
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Dear Friends & Partners,
TRIP TO THE USA (mid-June to mid-July 2007)
Our trip to the USA was the best vacation we ever had as a family. We went out because we felt such need for renewal, rest and recreation for our minds, hearts and bodies. The Lord honored our step of faith as we ventured out in spite of a limited budget in our hands that could not possibly have met all our needs for four entire weeks!
Erika, Silvio and Benji had their share of fun (and we did too) at some amusement parks. We were also greatly blessed to have met many of our old time friends we had not seen for many years and get to know other wonderful people, places and ministries. It was such a breathtaking experience to drive through vast stretches of landscapes (deserts of California/Nevada and majestic forests of Sequoia trees as well as Yosemite National Park). We were also privileged to have been offered some nights at nice resorts on our way back down from Northern California (we felt really spoiled and special). Basically our itinerary (which you had received) was followed through and we did have a long drive of about 4,000 miles (in 4 states).
We want to express our deep gratitude to all of you who have been such an intrical part of the success of this wonderful trip. You have been a great blessing to us through your hospitality, your presence, your generosity, your prayers, and your serving hearts. It was truly God's love lavishing us with special attention and treats.
One of the highlights was the ministry of Bethel Church in Redding, CA. We were so blessed to just be there and be on the receiving end. The presence of God was really refreshing and stimulating to our faith. Testimonies of healings and miracles were reported at every meeting. The overall message about the Kingdom of God and its demonstrations were a great inspiration to our hearts.
KIDS' CORNER
While we were having fun in the US, Kori (19), our eldest daughter, was taking exams in France. We were so excited to hear she passed the entrance exam to the Political Sciences Institute of the University of Toulouse, France. She will return to Tahiti on August 10th and will heading back to France mid September. We are so blessed! She is now looking for a place to stay in Toulouse.
Erika (16), Silvio (15) and Benji (12) all agree that they have had the best vacation ever. Precious memories to keep and remember for a lifetime! Although three of our children were born in the US, this trip was a real discovery with so many new experiences to live, places to see, and friends to meet that have known them as babies or toodlers!
OUR NEXT MARAMA NIGHT (Saturday, August 4th)
We are already actively preparing our next major Marama Night youth event. It will take place this time at the very central square of downtown Papeete called Vaiete (translated by "water basket"). It will be a mini concert that will gather 7 groups of youth from different fellowships and churches. The main goal of these youth is an opportunity to convey the presence of Jesus and His message of love and healing to the people who will be gathered for this occasion through dances, songs, skits, fun challenges and a final hour of worship.
Please do pray that that night will see many people touched, healed and reconciled to God and one another. More than ever before Tahiti needs to hear the call of the Father gathering lost hearts unto Himself as He demonstrates the reality of His love through signs, wonders, miracles and healings.
PRAYER CHALLENGES
The followings are some prayer needs we'd like to share with you that are important and vital to our lives and ministry in French Polynesia:
1. Increasing awareness of and intensified desire for the Presence of the Lord in our lives
2. Greater focus of our heart and vision toward the most essential aspects of God's will for our lives
3. Keeping our dream alive for a nation wide revival over French Polynesia that would set this nation on course to a fulfillment of its divine destiny
4. For divine solutions to the deep political and economic crisis of our nation
5. Our bookstore in downtown Papeete still needs a major financial breakthrough (we really need to restock it)
6. Definite need for an increase of our financial support to face the ongoing expenses of our lives and ministry
7. Strategic connections with ministries that would help us fulfill God's call in French Polynesia
8. For the International School of Ministry (ISOM) which we continue to coordinate in Papeete
9. Continued protection in the area of health (spiritual, physical and emotional)
We invite you to join our hearts for the blessed times that are ahead of us as we foresee the great Harvest already at hand!
Much love and passion in Jesus,
Edualdo & Aline Cicero
Vision of the Harvest - Tahiti
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