Victory Report Bro Raul Alvear Jr.

Rev. Raul Alvear Jr · #1 04-03-2008, 07:07 PM

BRAZIL IN FLAMES
APOSTOLIC MISSIONS

BRAZIL ADDRESS EMAIL

REV & SIS RAUL ALVEAR JR. RAULJR26@UOL.COM.BR C.P. 250 RAULJR26@HOTMAIL.COM
CAMPINAS S.P.
BRAZIL S.A. 13001-970

STATE SIDE ADDRESS

REV & SIS RAUL ALVEAR JR. P.O. BOX 1907
PARAGOULD , AR 72451

Sweetest greetings in the precious name of Jesus.

With deep gratitude I write this letter to thank those who have
helped me on the house we are buying. We appreciate your prayer support so much!
Now as soon as God gives us a little extra we will repair the leaky roof, tear out the old rotten windows, put in safer doors and a few other things so that we can move in. We are so happy. You cannot imagine our joy. I know God who has started this good work for us will help us get it repaired, reroofed and painted and moved in! We are so encouraged and anxious to see who God is going to use to help us get in...
As you know having something built or remodeled in the 3rd world by 3rd
world building crews can be a strain. But God's grace is always sufficient. Now we face the additional challenge of raising money for the furnishings and equipment needed for our home.
My headquarters church is growing and every week souls are being
added.
I have a family that she is a doctor and he is an engineer that is
coming every service.
... Finally, we are helping about 12 students in our Bible school
with education, food and housing. We are feeding them good meals every
day.
These are kids from the remote areas who have traveled to the city to
study the Bible. We really could use some extra help with this, as it
is a HUGE financial cost, but these young people know that Jesus Christ
is the hope of Brazil. It is worth every effort, but we could use your
help in this. It cost about 75 dollars per month per student and the
upkeep of our dorm mother and helpers.
I have more wonderful news to share with you and there are so many
things happening all over Brazil. I am so encouraged by the excitement, energy

and interest that exists within our Church to reach the lost as never before.
We completely remodeled and finished the church in Sao Carlos.
Brother vinicius and sister Ana Paula are doing a good job there and have won 5 new families to the Lord.
We have been working at Casa Branca and Pastor Joaquim just baptized a
brand new soul there. We are trying to raise money to help finish a
small house behind the church for living quarters for Pastor Joaquim.
In Araca we are building our second church there and Pastor Milton
tells me with 1000 dollars they could finish the building.
Many thanks to Brother and Sister Berry from Oklahoma for helping us
finish the Sao Carlos church. ...
Thanks to Rev. Garrett for helping us on the tabernacle construction and Pastor Adams for helping us to build Sao Luis church.
This weekend we will be taking a bus load to visit our church in the city of Franca. There are always so many exciting things happeningover here.
My folks just dedicated a new church they built in their area and are
fixing to dedicate another one.
Last but not least we are asking if anyone feels to help us buy a
closet for for Julia´s room and kitchen furniture we would deeply
appreciate it.
I must admit that nothing in my life has been as difficult and trying
as raising support for Brazil wide missions. There are so many hands
reaching out for needed help...
You are very vital in this ministry. Your prayers are lifeline to us!
We appreciate all those who have been writing and expressing your love
and concern for our family.

BECAUSE OF CALVARY!

BRO RAUL & MICHELE ALVEAR JR.

Sister Alvear · #2 04-03-2008, 10:30 PM

good report....
love you...Mom

#3 04-03-2008, 10:37 PM

that is awesome. God has greater things in store..........
love you all
the thompsons

Sister Alvear · #4 04-03-2008, 10:48 PM

Brother Ryan...why don´t you put your monthly letter on the forum? People would love to see what you are doing and your testimony would be a blessing to many young people.
And we will be at your hearquarters Sat. week the Lord willing.
Blessings....Mom Alvear

Rev. Raul Alvear Jr · #5 04-03-2008, 11:58 PM

Thank You For All The Prayers... Bro Raul Alvear Jr

Sister Alvear · #6 04-04-2008, 12:24 AM

and now he is 33 years old!

jaxfam6 · #7 04-04-2008, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

and now he is 33 years old!

He's still a spring chicken.

I am starting to FEEL old

Sister Alvear · #8 04-04-2008, 12:45 AM

just think how I feel...and all the miles...

Rev. Raul Alvear Jr · #9 04-04-2008, 10:42 AM

Some pressing needs: Anything you can do great or small will help releave some of the pressure on me and my folks at this time.

In the state of Mato Grosso do Sul we were given a lot to build a church but the mayor gave us a time limit so we desperately need someone to help on this project. I am thinking we can build a small church for around 5 thousand dollars. We do not need this at one time but a little help each month on this project until we get it built.
We are also building in Paraguay and the construction there is in need of 500 dollars this month. You cannot imagine the poverty we face in this area. If they ever have a church it will depend on our homeland supporters for these people have nothing.

The church that is pastured by a leper man that was destroyed by a storm is almost up and I thought we had raised enough to cover it but materials have gone up so much he called me and asked if I could help him raise a little more. That is in the state of Minas Gerais.

We have bought a lot in the area where we baptized a whole church full of trinity people for they were kicked out of their building over Jesus Name and we need to raise at least 2000 dollars to help them. Brother Charlie James helped us get this lot and the bricks to begin the building.

In Maranhao they have asked if we can find someone to help them buy furniture for their little building in the jungle city of Barra do Corda. The bible institute we are building is in need of 2000 more bricks than we raised mney for plus cimente s and sand. We neeed at least another 1500 on this project. Things have gone up so much...

In Ceara missionary Milton and his family need a refredgarator and a few pieces of furniture. They left everything they had 2000 miles away and came to be national missionaries.

In Maceio we are building on the dorms and to cover the second floor we are needing another 1200 dollars.

In bandito Bentes we just roofed the new church there and are buyng the windows and doors this week the Lord willing.
We nave several pressing needs in the stae of Minas Gerias and in the state of Para where we are enlargeing the church there.

In the stae of Sao Paulo we are also involved in remodeling and enlargeing several churches,,,

N the state of Sergipe we have been offered a lot to build a church but funds keep us from accepting the offer.

We are also building another church in the state of bahia.

We have the Murice church ready for the roof as soon as money to roof it comes in

On and on I could tell you hundreds of needs,

My heart bleeds with desire to help everyone I can but my strength and means are so limited. I too depend on those that read our letters for God to speak to their hearts.

BECAUSE O F CALVARY!

BRO RAUL ALVEAR JR.