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THE VISION FOR FRENCH POLYNESIA (by Ray Frey)

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REVIVALPOST from TAHITI (June-Aug. 2012)

"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you" (Is. 60:1)

REVIVALPOST from TAHITI

Edualdo, Aline, Kori, Erika, Silvio & Benji Cicero
French Polynesia (South Pacific)

June-August 2012
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Dear friends and partners,

From the beginning of 2012 we heard the word that this year was going to be a stretching year for our faith. The following quotes from a sermon that Bill Johnson preached in 2012 brings a lot of hope and actually stirs our faith for more of Him!!

"All growth is rewarded with pruning that insures fruitfulness for the next season"

PROCESS: Cross - Resurrection - Cross - Resurrection - Cross - Resurrection - Cross - Resurrection....
Weeping in the night ... Joy in the morning - it's the way it works folks!! It is actually accelerated NOW...

"Our Reference Point is the Cross!!!"

There has to be a place of brokenness. We cannot afford to forget -- we don't want vines with just leaves ... and no fruit!! Life is supposed to be the reward for loss...

For the joy set before Him, He endured the Cross.

Strength is perfected in weakness...
We might be one Cross away from victory!! ...
We don't want reward by striving or self promotion!!!

"When you embrace the Cross, you guarantee fruitfulness for the next season"!!!

Never has our life been processed so drastically ... We want to EMBRACE THE CROSS!!!

GIVING UP THE LEASE OF THE CENTER
Since the last week of June 2012, Aline and I felt very strongly we needed to give up the Transformation Center facility we have in downtown Papeete. We have a great sense of peace about this decision. We did try other options like opening the use of the facility to other groups that might have wanted to help relieve the financial burden and we also thought that with our daughter's plan to use the Center for her Zumba classes, it could have helped to cover the cost of rental (+ other costs such as utilities, rental charges, insurance,...). Unfortunately, even with Erika's potential sublease of the Center, it wouldn't have covered for the amount that we need to put out every month for the Center.

We also communicated this financial challenge in the beginning of 2012 to local believers who know the Center and what was organized there since 2011. We wanted to make them aware of the needs and see how the challenge could be met locally. Apart from a handful of people that have kept up a monthly commitment for Vision of the Harvest's needs, we have not seen much consistency in the support that has been declining over weeks and months. However, we have lately been astounded with totally unexpected donations locally and from overseas that have allowed us to catch up significantly with late rents due for the Center. Also, on August 2nd, we organized  the sales of 270 baked chickens and raised close to $ 2,000 US dollars. Other support raising events are planned for September.

The response of the owner has been amazing!! He offered to help with the advertising on public newspapers and contacting real estate agencies so that the word gets out about the facility being now open for rental. However, we are bound to the current lease that mentions a 6-month notice until somebody takes over the facility. We are thus asking you to pray that it will be taken over ASAP and that we will be released from our current lease. We still have the Upper Room (much smaller) but still a good location we can use until we find another facility more affordable and suitable to our needs.

THE THURNERS' KAIROS TIME
We would like to take this opportunity to salute the amazing contribution of our ministry friends and coaches Earl & Jana Thurner who have made it possible for us to have extraordinary breakthroughs thanks to their initial committment (in Feb/March 2011) to rent the current facility of the Transformation Center along with the vision of the School of Transformation and the ensuing move of the Holy Spirit that we enjoyed up to this time. They have been giving sacrificially to see to it that the Center could be launched and covered for especially during the first year of its operation. They have also shared a much clearer vision of God's Reformation in the Body of Christ in order to facilitate revival which God wants for our nation. Earl & Jana are presently more involved in some nations of Latin America especially in Honduras where they have been invited to take part to a project (One Day One Nation) which aims to see the transformation of the entire nation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGiarLEieCE&feature=share and http://vimeo.com/44062510). They do have a heart for French Polynesia and we will be working with them as to their future involvement into a wider scale impact over our nation.

WE MOVED TO ANOTHER HOUSE
Since April 2012 we now live in Papeete, the capital city. It has been a blessing in many ways:
- We have less driving needs;
- It is 10 mns walk from downtown, the beautiful Paofai Gardens Park, the banks, the post office, etc.;
- We can exercise easily by climbing the mountain accross from our house;
- The house is more comfortable: the kitchen is 3 times larger than the one we had, the veranda is huge (as big as the house itself) with more hosting potential and there is more natural light to the house.
The move was necessary and we are happy we did it.

KIDS ARE ON THE GO...
Three out of 4 of our kids are or have been overseas for various reasons. I guess we infected them with that adventurous bug...
1. Kori just came back from Cambodia and has been staying in South-East Asia since November 2011 where she went around from the Philippines to Malaysia via Singapore and then on to Vietnam to end up in Cambodia. There she got a 6-month contract working for a French firm. She is scheduled to fly back to France (Toulouse) in September in order to complete her final year of Political Science studies.
2. Erika was in Hawaii where she completed a 6-8 weeks internship with Wet-n-Wild in Oahu as part of her requirement with her schooling in Tahiti with an "International Trade" major. She took advantage of this time there for more Zumba training. She is now back with many plans, ideas, dreams and much stamina to move on...
3. Silvio is now attending his 4th quarter at the "Los Angeles Music Academy" (LAMA) in Pasadena, California. He is really excited to perfect his musical talent and hopes to complete his "Guitar" major studies by the end of March 2013.

Benji is still with us and will be attending his last year of vocational high school with a computer science focus.

THE WINDS OF CHANGE ARE BLOWING...

On Sunday, July 29th, 2012 during a church service in Papeete, I had a vision after I was just asking the Lord what He was doing in the spiritual realms so that I would get a better grasp of what we are going through here in Tahiti... and here is what I experienced. I went up in the spirit and saw powerful winds blowing so STRONGLY that I could see trees bending almost to the ground due to the pressure of the winds. There was a tremendous light in that scene and I asked the Lord what those winds were. I heard they were the "WINDS OF CHANGE" that are blowing over the nations that will be causing major changes and which will cause powerful waves/currents of God's Spirit to be moving into the nations to bring the transformation that is needed. I also received that those winds were aimed at frustrating the plans/plots of the nations (cf Ps. 2:1-6).

Then I heard two words, "BRACE YOURSELVES" because the power of those winds and waves is such that things will be quite hard or shaky in the natural and that we need to really focus our attention to Heaven so that we don't get carried away by discouragement, fear, or depression... Those winds are in fact not supposed to crush the believers but rather to allow them to prepare and strengthen the Body for the Great Harvest coming upon the earth. I believe that to some extent these winds are indeed already blowing ... Let's get ready!!!!
 
STATING OUR VISION
You will find it on our blog: www.visionoftheharvest.com (Page: "Our Vision")
ALINE - We may leave the Center but the vision is alive and well. As I was climbing up the mountain in front of our house praying and praising God, a thought came so strong and it was "The center is only a means, the vision has not lost a wrinkle". Oh my! I was so encouraged and when I came home I shared with Edualdo how God had talked to me so clearly.

PRAYER NEEDS

- continued hunger and a seeking of His face in our personal lives;
- ongoing spiritual and physical health;
- an increasingly focused vision toward the fulfilment of God's will for our role in the nation of French Polynesia;
- protection and provision over our lives as a family;
- the needed financial breakthroughs for the cost of ministering in French Polynesia;
- the strategies that are needed to bring impact and transformation in the land;
- for God to bring those ministries that are strategically needed to bless our nation.

Looking unto JESUS, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross. (Hebrews 12:2)

FEAR NOT!

REVIVALPOST from TAHITI (February 2012)

"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you" (Is. 60:1)
REVIVALPOST from TAHITI

Edualdo, Aline, Kori, Erika, Silvio & Benji Cicero
French Polynesia (South Pacific)

February 2012

http://www.visionoftheharvest.com
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Dear friends and partners,

We are attempting in this letter to give you a quick update on the many happenings that we've experienced since last summer:

LOOKING BRIEFLY AT 2011 UP TO NOW
It's been very amazing what God has been doing in 2011 in Tahiti. I have even been at loss writing a newsletter because of the many things that have kept us quite busy and which I am going to list non-exhaustively such as

- meetings (4 times a week) with an amazing sense of the presence of the Holy Spirit (we have never been so refreshed in almost 20 years of ministry as it has been with this amazing move of the Spirit);

- healing of hearts and bodies in an increasing measure (healing is really becoming the bread of God's children and beyond that a blessing to anybody who receives healing just because we believe that God is a good Daddy and that He does whatever He does just becauses His nature is to love and to do good);

- transformation causing families to be blessed (such as this sister that has seen the Lord bring such a transformation to her life that her husband has been wanting to go to church and go to Bible studies after he had never had any desire for spirituality);

- the message of the Kingdom of God is really becoming the forefront message we see at the core of the Good News... it becomes increasingly obvious that as the Church becomes more concerned for the Kingdom of God to be manifested on earth (as it is in Heaven) and less with promoting herself that a much greater response is coming to the fore with people that have had no interest in Christianity as they've seen it for too long (self-righteous, judgemental, insulated from the world). There is great openness for a Gospel that brings forth the good news of life, forgiveness, grace, healing, and love and stays away from a doom and gloom message;

- that is actually what we are trying to convey to our students at the School of Transformation which has been taking place every Saturday afternoon since last Fall with 16 students enrolled (apart from a 6 week break from December 2011 to January 2012);

- in November and December 2011 we held 2 retreats with about 50 then 40 folks (with also children and some youth) that helped us bring home a greater understanding

• of our Father in Heaven that actually runs to us (see Luke 15--prodigal son story) and kisses us all over before we can even conceive of being able to run to Him with all the baggage of hurt, shame, brokenness and sense of worthlessness people carry in our islands. The son didn't actually even feel worthy of being called a "son" and was willing to just being a "servant" (sounds like a lot of the Christianity we know where people can at best desire to serve God without that sense of being cherished by Him in such a very special and intimate way);
• of the things our Father has in store for his children making us aware of the gifts that each has received from Him in order to feel a part of His purposes over the nations which he is wanting to harvest ever since Jesus gave that mandate to His disciples to go... The second retreat was also a great opportunity to embrace His heart and His call as He gave us some understanding as to what to expect in 2012 (more miracles, greater abundance, more souls into the Kingdom, a greater sense of His holiness, a move toward greater unity in the Body of Christ, ...)
  

- we now have gone out into the streets of Papeete a few times and believers (who actually come from various church backgrounds) are learning to reach out to others and use their spiritual gifts over people who do not have a clue about the great God we love and serve. Many healings have taken place at the Market in downtown as we've gone to the various store owners and offered them to bless their business. We have people get healed from kidney problems or even stomach pains, or high blood pressure. It is amazing to see the response of people once they realize that their sickness and disease is being healed by the power of His name and the laying on of our hands;

There is so much that we thank God for and we know that what we see now is just but a small beginning of what will become a tsunami of His glory over the islands of French Polynesia!! No doubt in our hearts by the way!!! Many promises have come our way and we know that His word will be fulfilled... i.e. that "the knowledge of His glory will fill the earth, like the waters cover the sea..."

KIDS' CORNER

They are growing!!
- Kori (23) is currently in Cambodia touring South East Asia with her boyfriend (Alex). She went to the Philippines first (Alex joined her there from France) in November 2011 from Tahiti and then they went to Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia. Kori was excited to visit Aline's family home town, Dalat (birthplace of Aline). Actually Kori took a one year break from her Political Science studies in France and she should go back to France to complete her studies next Fall.

- Erika (21 next month) is now doing a technical 2 year training in International Trade in Tahiti (after her 3 years as a BSSM student in the USA) -- BSSM = Bethel Supernatural School of Ministry (she did 2 years in Redding, CA and 1 year internship in Maui, HI). She loves Zumba and is also a Zumba instructor which allows her to make some money and help finance her studies.
- Silvio (19) is a student at LAMA (Los Angeles Music Academy) in Pasadena, California (where he was born during the Fuller Theological Seminary days...)!! This guy is a nut for guitar and is soooo passionate about that. He could spend hours playing and perfecting pieces of music. This is a good challenge for him because it's the very first time he is on his own to care for his life and take charge (that's another great learning experience...)
- Benjamin (17) is in vocational high school with us in Tahiti and loves his major in electronics and computer science. He is a geek and spends many hours on his PC doing graphic arts and watching Manga movies... He is a fan of rubgy and beginning in March he will be going back to play it with his club because he had to recover from a broken shoulder and wasn't allowed to play for 6 months ... very hard for him!!!

MOVING ON ...
As for Aline, she continues teaching English one day a week at the local prison (for the last 3 years now). She loves every minute of it. She really believes revival is going to hit the prison. For years inmates have been singing praises and hymnals early in the morning and late in the afternoon in their cells. It is so easy to talk to them about Jesus, such an openness... amazing. She sometimes prays for them or chats with them about God and they are always so eager to listen . Somehow they sense she has a deep respect for who they are regardless of what they have done in the past.  She also teaches French 10 hours a week at a junior high school nearby. Most kids come from very difficult backgrounds and there are many opportunities to shine for Jesus. The other day Erika said to Aline “Mom since you teach difficult kids (5 years now) you have been more patient” … Thank you Jesus! I guess she has learned not to judge so quickly and, honestly, when you know the background of some of these kids you wonder how they made it so far to survive and compassion does increase. In fact, 3 out of 10 students in her classes have their dads in jail.

I (Edualdo) am in charge of the ministry that by now you know as “Vision of the Harvest”. Some homeless are coming, people from all kinds of backgrounds. One of the things that come often in testimonies is that people feel loved and this is great news to us because nothing else would be meaningful without it! Since the last part of 2010 we have welcomed quite a few YWAM teams (from Hawaii, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Australia, Canada, France) coming for outreaches in Tahiti and her islands. We host once a month a night of Praise and Worship with different worship groups or individuals and the presence of the HS has been tangible. We continue the Marama Nights (evenings of fun, music and testimonies, prayers for the sick, for families and youth at the local Mc Donald in Papeete) once every 3 months or so. Last November, we’ve had the coming of Philippe Auzenet, a French evangelist and he held seminars on sexual identities (how to love, help and minister to those suffering with sexual addictions, abuse, etc). He also led a seminar on inner healing and suffering. He was well covered on local TVs, radios and newspapers.

Our hearts continue to burn for the lost and we seek God for creative ways to reach out also through arts and prophetic dance. We have a group led by a dancer who is on fire to share her passion for Jesus through dance. This month (February) we are focusing on intercession with intentionally seeking God for our lives to impact the nation.

PRAYER NEEDS
- continued hunger and a seeking of His face in our personal lives;

- ongoing spiritual and physical health;
- an increasingly focused vision toward the fulfilment of God's will for our role in the nation of French Polynesia;
- protection and provision over our lives as well as Kori & Silvio who are currently overseas (South East Asia & USA);
- the needed financial breakthroughs for the cost of ministering in French Polynesia;
- the strategies that are needed to bring impact and transformation in the land;
- for God to bring those ministries that are strategically needed to bless our nation.

OUR SELECTION FOR YOU
World Prayer Assembly - The New Wave is Coming!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnEL_NAiSR0&feature=player_embedded

For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. (Habakkuk 2:14)

Let us know how we can pray for you. Send your requests to revivalnet@mail.pf !!

Edualdo & Aline Cicero

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98713 Papeete - TAHITI

FRENCH POLYNESIA

ANOTHER UNDERSTANDING OF RELIGION & FAITH IN CHRIST

WORLD PRAYER ASSEMBLY IN 2012, Jakarta (INDONESIA)

World Prayer Assembly 2012

RETREAT in TAHITI (Mahina)

Nov. 4th - Nov 6th, 2011
"The Embrace of the Father"

The next one will be at this end of this year (Dec. 30th through Jan. 1st, 2012). Theme: "The Children of the Father". Join us as we pray for the release of God's presence and healing in individuals and families.

This Retreat revealed the HEART of a loving Father pursuing us,  taking us in His embrace, and pouring out His affections on us!!!

It was such quality time and eating too!!
The atmosphere was relaxed ...

Here with Jana Thurner leading a
workshop on "Hearing the voice of God"

Anybody can hear the Father speak ...
Jana shares how she became aware
of God through creation

Never a dull moment!! The presence
of the Holy Spirit brought much joy
and laughter...

Here our amazing coach for children,
Dorian, helping them with a session of Aikido

Aline wanted to be part of that workshop
with the kids. She obviously enjoyed it!

Earl Thurner is in deep meditation!!
Having his own encounter is his
corner of the woods...

Greg, the great "winer"... nothing like
being constantly filled with the wine of
His Spirit because the joy of the Lord
is our strength

Children expressing their art and
worshiping God in their own special way

Atmosphere of great fellowship,
joy and sharing!! 

Nothing like sharing hearts in a
setting of peace and nature

Kids had real fun and artistic
inspiration...

The children even mentioned they
wanted to stay until Christmas!!

All this expression of love was soo
amazing!! Tahiti has great artists...

Remember the children of Tahiti!!
Abba has a great destiny for them...

The glory of God shining on
Taimai's face!! 

Here the story of an amazing Dad wanting to run to us because He is so madly in love with us even if we stink! (Luke 15)

Joy and gladness have also been purchased by the blood of Jesus. It is part of our inheritence and Tom took a hold of it for himself.

Nothing like being in the kitchen with the joy of the Lord to be your strength!








A family picture below!! The happy campers have enjoyed their time at the Retreat...

Above : Edualdo is intensely affected by the anointing!!! The reading of the Word is quite challenging to say the least ...




Sisterly love and embrace have brought healing to many hearts... they are also part of the "Embrace of the Father"

BELOW (2 photos) : the ladies are involved in dancing the Marquesan "Bird Dance", it was a great time of celebration and enjoying their status of daughters of God

Our amazing musicians and sound men : Vainui & Jerome (a new breed of surrendered believers)!!






Sharing heart to heart and praying for one another to see Abba bring answers to family needs.

THE NIGHT OF DELIGHTS IN PAPEETE (Sept. 2nd, 2011)

We praised and worshiped from evening till morning at the Transformation Center in Papeete (Tahiti)

Praising with various expressions of music and danse

Along with a joyful and exhuberant expression

Various praise groups responded to the invitation...

PROPHETIC ART @ TRANSFORMATION CENTER IN TAHITI

The depth of His love for us (crown of thorns at the bottom)

The amazing power of the Holy Spirit ...

The face of Jesus in downtown Papeete

An artist is demonstrating the presence of Jesus through art

Shaping Tahiti with a red cloth - God's love is part of its destiny!

Moorea, sister island of Tahiti, shaped by this cloth

The Holy Spirit comes to embrace and strike over Tahiti

Come Lord and flood our hearts, Tahiti is ripe!!