robbed again...lol....

[Sister Alvear]

Today Brother Alvear, Sister Fatima and I went to buy things for our church kitchen and things for this weekend. and next weeks projects. As some of you know I have had double pneumonia and was not feeling real good but have to press on. Brother Alvear said, I will get gas while you ladies get the things needed for the church kitchen, (food, supplies, a table and a couple of chairs) I handed him my bag that had my I pad, phone, church money, our money and some other things and said, maybe you should keep this until we finish...he was gone about 30 minutes or so...got back to the store and run in to tell us he was back. He locked the car and guards stand at each side of the small parking lot...He forgot to bring the bag in so I went after it and low and behold someone had broke the handle of the car opened the door got the bag and was gone...all within maybe at the longest 5 minutes but I really don't think that long...So that means a lot of good people will not have food...and I hate I lost my I pad with all my pictures and things...However am worried about money for soup kitchen and help for this months projects that was with me as I was taking some help to some of the people tonight...
anyone no one harmed us and we did report it to the police...(which does little good here) Anyway...the devil fights...I told Fatima it will take more than someone stealing my I pad as much as I enjoyed it for me to lose the victory! I know after 45 years on the field God will move on someone to help us buy things for our people and projects....Just keep us in prayers as Brother Alvear feels we may be being watched again...

[Sister Alvear]

We were followed tonight on the way to church and then the car passed us and kept trying to get us to pull over...there were 4 men in the car...am wondering if it had anything to do with what happened today?

[FlamingZword]

We were followed tonight on the way to church and then the car passed us and kept trying to get us to pull over...there were 4 men in the car...am wondering if it had anything to do with what happened today?

probably kidnapers trying to kidnap you and then extort money from your family.

or perhaps they wanted to return your bag.
????

[RandyWayne]

I tells ya what, perhaps you need to start packing some heat. I could tell you about a great holster from Bravo Concealment I just got in. . . . :)

[jediwill83]

No Sis you just need me to come down and be your muscle....Ill put em in a headlock and you can pray em through.

[ILG]

I'll keep you in my prayers. Certainly sounds like a different culture!

[houston]

I'll keep you in my prayers. Certainly sounds like a different culture!

COMING SOON!!!

Best to go rural.

[Pressing-On]

I don't mean to be rude in any way, but if I was responsible for anyone's money, I would always have it on my person.

The police in my area are always warning us not to leave anything of importance or of value in our vehicles. That is something we think about every time we get out of our vehicles.

[Sister Alvear]

I had it but gave it to Brother Alvear to hold and bring in when he came in because I have been so sick and fainted the other day so I did not want to have it on me...however he forgot as he has never carried my bag and when he came in I went to get it and it was gone...I am sure it was my fault but it happened...our people are very thankful we were not kidnapped...or shot at like they did to the Baptist missionary here. Last night after all that on our way to church 4 men tried to stop us....

[Sister Alvear]

some really got on my case...this is on facebook....

[Sister Alvear]

Cindee Reamy Plunk In Jesus name May God bless you!
Ontem às 17:20 via celular · Curtir

Abraham Chacon Sister Alvear, I don't understand. As much theft as there is in your location, why would you or your husband take a purse full of valuables and money anywhere? It would make sense if you're going to put $20 of gas, only take $20 and leave everything else at home. And why would a purse be left in the car? Is there a small safe in
your house? I would assume the less you carry and store away, the less the thieves are able to steal.
Ontem às 17:58 via celular · Curtir

Janice Alvear you do not understand we took it to buy food and things for the soup kitchen and from there were taking some money to a needy church and going to buy other things for the work. I had my I pad with me to study in betwen stops for a meeting I have to do next week...we seldom stop....and take advantage of every minute...however it is just very dangerous in this area...the Baptist missionary was shot not far from us... He did not leave it in the car on purpose he forgot and when I went to get it it was gone...You cannot imagine the dangers we face everyday where we work and live...
Ontem às 18:35 · Curtir · 3

Janice Alvear We are in one of the most dangerous areas however God has called us here...when we are going tonight we have to have the church locked during service it is so dangerous....but the little church will be packed out...
Ontem às 18:38 · Curtir · 3

Janice Alvear No one comes and lives where we do without a call...
Ontem às 18:39 · Curtir · 5

Ecuador Missions Sis, I am so sorry for your losses!!! We, too, can relate as you know we recently had a theft ourselves, but as you say, no one can live where we do and do the works without a call. I pray the Lord gives you back all you lost and more. He is good and faithful like that. The devil will continue to fight, for he knows we have the power to free the people of his chains and bondage, but yes, it will take so much more than that to steal our victory! I love y'all and thank you for being such a blessing to us! I pray the Lord gives you a brand new ipad, even better!:-) Love you much Sister! Hugs!
Ontem às 18:54 · Editado · Curtir · 2

Samuel N Janice Lawrence Sis, if you are aware of the danger of the theft in that area, then I would make sure the items are with you or are secure. The Lord had made you a steward to take care of these things God has placed in your hands and many depend on you. I hope their faith is not shattered by the continuing of constant theft from your possession. May you search Gods will and seek for His wisdom in your future. God bless you in your journey. I wish you the best. Janice
Ontem às 19:35 via celular · Curtir

Leslie Sunflower Havens I'm so sorry that happened to you. I know it was someone just being evil but what they may not know they stole from God Almighty & he will take care of them
Ontem às 19:55 via celular · Curtir · 1

Jeff Davis Why don't ya'll stop blaming and start praying. He LOCKED the door, and those IDIOT "GUARDS" were on each side of the lot. Instead of attacking God's anointed, we should be praying for them!!
Ontem às 21:09 · Curtir · 8

Jeff Davis I usually speak my mind. But if it offends you think on this, it offends the God of heaven that people want to cast someone down instead of helping them up ESPECIALLY HIS CALLED! That is very DANGEROUS!!
Ontem às 21:10 · Curtir · 7

Charles A Drew Sister Janice Alvear, we are in prayer for you constantly and the work of the Lord there. I have personally been to visit the area the Alvears live in......pay no attention to foolish Americans that do not know what they are talking about. You folks are great stewards of God's possessions, and are wonderful soul winners. I know because I have seen it with my own eyes......I'm sure that these folks that are chastising you on this thread, have never been where you are and they do not know. God protect you and be with you all. We love you, support you, and are praying for you !
há 23 horas · Curtir · 9

Leslie Sunflower Havens I agree with Jeff Davis I'm really offended that anyone would even dare try to make two of the most loyal servants of God feel bad.
há 23 horas via celular · Curtir · 4

Linda Havens Bristow I also agree with the above that someone would be brazen enough to speak against such Godly people. Bro Raul Enrique Alvear Maturana& Sis Janice Alvear , you are loved by so many. I pray for you all for safety and many blessings many times every week. You made such an impact on my life many yrs ago when I was a young girl. I will never forget the many times you stayed in our parent's home. Love you much!!
há 23 horas · Curtir · 2

Kimberly Roberts Sanford Oh Lord. Here I go.....Abraham Chacon you are very ignorant to speak like this to Sis Alvear. Shame on you.... Samuel N Janice Lawrence I would be afraid to say the things you have said to such genuine precocious people I am Highly offended at these comments. If I was Janice Alvear I would delete you both!!!!! I am fired up people. You all need to ask forgiveness from God and Sis Alvear. They give their lives for the kingdom of a God. I am Bro Alvear didn't do this on purpose. He probably has do much on his mind he simply forgot. God forbid he is human. This makes me really MAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love you Bro and Sis Alvear!!!!!
há 22 horas via celular · Curtir · 4

Kimberly Roberts Sanford Stupid I pad meant to say "I am sure Bro Alvear"
há 22 horas via celular · Curtir

Wendy Davis Sister,God saw the theft and he will repay. People can be so ignorant and judgmental about something they know nothing about. It could have been Gods will the money was forgotten. Who knows...If he had had it on him he could have been robbed and hurt in the process. I believe God sometimes delays us or could make us forget things for our own good. The Bible say be thankful for all things! We never know what God has kept us from by our misfortunes. BUT...Some lack that type of faith so they choose to murmur and complain. Moses was criticized as well by faithless complainers but he was very much doing what God expected him to do. God bless you!
há 22 horas via celular · Curtir · 2

Margaret Franklin praying for you both ,God blessed you with what was stolen and he will replace it , love you and brother alvear.thank ful that you both were not harmed.
há 21 horas · Curtir

Samuel N Janice Lawrence Well first off, I didn't put them down.if you are offended, I apologize, but I do appreciate the fact that they are doing a work. I simply made a comment in reference to what she said about what a bad place it is for theft in that area. They have had s...Ver mais
há 20 horas via celular · Curtir

Dana Brock Praying
há 20 horas via celular · Curtir

Samuel N Janice Lawrence Kimberly Roberts Sanford, if you are offended, I apologize. But speaking in the manner I did was not a down grade to sis Alvear. My husbands family has supported this ministry and when I spoke of stewardship, it is written in the Word. They have had so...Ver mais
há 20 horas via celular · Curtir

Janice Alvear they don't understand...I don't stand on street conners daring people to rob me...however when I go to buy things I have to take money, I take my phone because thousands of people depend on us and I need to have my phone with me...I generally don't tak...Ver mais
há 20 horas · Curtir · 5

Angela Swinford Hodoe Sis. Janice Alvear don't bother trying to defend yourself... Its the Lord's battle. People who have never been over there do not know the dangers you face daily. My husband has been over to Argentina and it is a whole different world there. We have more ignorance in the USA than compassion, forgive us...
há 20 horas via celular · Curtir · 4

Charles A Drew I am speaking out of turn maybe, and don't mean anything bad......but this Brother and Sister Lawrence that has spoken above need to take them a trip and spend about two weeks in Brazil laboring with the Alvears.....and they will be more cautious and m...Ver mais
há 20 horas · Curtir · 9

Janice Alvear at 2:20 have to go pick someone up at the airport...we never know who is on the outside and especially outside the mission compound.....
há 20 horas · Curtir · 1

Angela Swinford Hodoe So wish we could come and help for a few days...
há 19 horas via celular · Curtir

Samuel N Janice Lawrence Why would you say we Americans are ignorant. That is far from the truth. All my life every where my dad pastored we have supported many many missionaries throughout the years. My mothers brother James Dotson was in Chile and Peru and I do know what it'...Ver mais
há 19 horas via celular · Curtir

Angela Swinford Hodoe Then maybe you should have done it privately like the Bible tells you too. And yes, the comment made shows ignorance of the situation in Brazil. And I promise you that God will take care of them financially regardless.
há 19 horas via celular · Curtir · 1

Samuel N Janice Lawrence Bro Charles Drew. I think you speak well in some areas, but to speak on stewardship is not out of line but biblical. No, I do not know what it's like in that area. I'm an American that has never left this part of the world, but I have been a missions s...Ver mais
há 19 horas via celular · Curtir

Angela Swinford Hodoe If we give to missions, it is up to God to take care and protect it. We shouldn't begrudge what we do give. You could always go over and volunteer to watch their money. Which will automatically put a target on your life. Only an idiot carries around money on their person, if they can help it, over there. You are better to lose money or possessions than your life...
há 19 horas via celular · Curtir

Charles A Drew Sister Lawrence......you will not find a people that are more protective over God's money than Raul and Janice Alvear......I have not only been with them to Brazil, but I have traveled with them to the Philippines on a missions trip and had them here a...Ver mais
há 19 horas · Curtir · 6

[Sister Alvear]

Lynn Bergeron By the way sis alvear., I love you.. I pray for you very much..
há 19 horas via celular · Curtir

Janice Alvear The risks are great...however when weighed in the balance the thousands of souls that have been won makes it worth the journey. I have always done my best to be a good steward of God's money however like the christians of long ago our life is always i...Ver mais
há 19 horas · Curtir · 6

Lynn Bergeron Well said brother drew..
My brain don't process anyone saying a word against them...
há 19 horas via celular · Curtir

Janice Alvear The call of God is a hard thing to understand ...our son Arlei will be preaching where over 200 people were slaughtered by the indians tomorrow...am I worried? Yes, of course however we know he is doing what God called him to do...
há 19 horas · Curtir · 4

Janice Alvear My husband is from Chile. I love Chile...Chile is not dangerous like many areas of Brazil...some places are just more dangerous than others.
há 19 horas · Curtir

Charles A Drew Sister Janice Alvear, I believe in you with all my heart ! Your comments above, I know come from the heart, and I believe you would die for the work of the Lord in Brazil. I pray for yall EVERYDAY....for protection, because the danger is real. The devil would love to see yall in the grave, but GOD has a greater than you have ever seen before.........
há 19 horas · Curtir · 3

Janice Alvear We had 18 people to come to the Lord last Sunday...no wonder the devil does not like us...
há 19 horas · Curtir · 4

Charles A Drew Also, I want everyone on this thread to know, my words are coupled with love....I would NEVER say or do anything to hurt the Alvears or the work they are doing. I always want to be cautious when dealing with God's anointed.......
há 19 horas · Curtir · 3

Angela Swinford Hodoe No worries Sis. God's got this!
há 19 horas via celular · Curtir · 1

Janice Alvear In places of extreme poverty and little education bandits usually rule....
há 19 horas · Curtir · 1

Angela Swinford Hodoe I agree, Bro. Charles A Drew, i wouldn't want their work to suffer on my account... I just think there is a BIBLICAL way to admonish someone, and publicly is not it.
há 19 horas via celular · Curtir · 1

Janice Alvear I am not asking for another I pad...lol...someone gave me that one...I can live what time I have left without an I pad...those that know me know I am not hooked on material things of life...Someone built and gave us a house, Brother Drew"s mother in la...Ver mais
há 19 horas · Curtir · 3

Janice Alvear If someone knows how to manage better than us I sure am willing to learn...I sure don't know everything...however I sure am trying to do my best.
há 19 horas · Curtir · 3

Angela Swinford Hodoe We know YOU sis... That is why we chose to try to support y'all. Y'all manage to do so much with so little. We feel what little we can give makes a bigger difference to these souls.
há 19 horas via celular · Curtir · 1

Janice Alvear thank you we love you all very much...
há 19 horas · Curtir · 1

Janice Alvear What happened today is part of the risk involved working in these poverty stricken villages. It is a grim reminder of the dangers involved...the pressure is always present, it's always in the back of your mind somewhere. however we too know that God is ultimately in control and we are His children and obeying His command to take the gospel to all the world...
há 19 horas · Curtir · 2

Janice Alvear We should expect hazards. Paul wrote of being robbed, stoned, run out of town, misunderstood, deserted – and eventually he was killed (cf. 2 Corinthians 11:23-28).
há 18 horas · Curtir · 2

Kamita Scraper Sis Janice Alvear, we are always praying for y'all and your children
I go to Pastor and Sis Dykes and think very highly of your family. Thanking God nobody was hurt, but pray the things and money are replaced abundantly. May God richly bless.you!
há 18 horas via celular · Curtir

Janice Alvear thank you...give the Dykes a big hello from me...they are special people.
há 18 horas · Curtir · 1

Kamita Scraper I sure will! Yes ma'am they r! So r y'all!
há 18 horas via celular · Curtir

Samuel N Janice Lawrence Bro Drew, I can understand what you are saying. You have explained things well without criticizing and calling names. These other people are throwing stones themselves and may think they are right. But God is not pleased with all thus. My comment was n...Ver mais
há 18 horas via celular · Curtir

Angela Swinford Hodoe Sorry Sis. Janice if you thought I was calling you, personally, an idiot or ignorant. If you will read my comments, they were not directed to you, but said in general. Ignorance is speaking of something that you have no knowledge of. And the idiot comment was talking about a person carrying money on their person in a such a dangerous area. I'm sorry if you took offense.
há 18 horas via celular · Curtir · 1

Samuel N Janice Lawrence Sis Alvear, if you were offended by my post, I apologize. I in no way meant any harm to you or your ministry. I made a comment in response to your comment. I have been taught about some things and I am concerned how some will perceive this who are supp...Ver mais
há 18 horas via celular · Curtir

Janice Alvear I am not offended. I know we have been robbed several times, we live in a very dangerous area . I usually carry my bag to pay for the things however since I was coughing and chilling and really not feeling good I asked him to watch it for me and brin...Ver mais
há 18 horas · Curtir · 2

Samuel N Janice Lawrence No problem Angela. I apologized several times. My post was from my heart by what I have been taught. I am concerned for the Alvears and would never want anything to happen to them. My husbands family has been a financial supporter for many years. People took what I said and ran with it. I would never hurt their feelings on purpose I appreciate the missions work
há 18 horas via celular · Curtir · 1

Abraham Chacon Sister Alvear, my intentions weren't to offend you. You know I have contributed in the past. Some posters here such as Kimberly Roberts Sanford are ignorant and try to insult, but instead look foolish. I was simply trying to relay a simple message. I'v...Ver mais
há 12 horas via celular · Curtir

Lyn Hodgdon My dearest of friends. I would like to just say that when I was in Brazil I could feel the spirits there that hated you for your work. It does not matter how cautious you are the enemy will do what he will do to destroy God's work. I live here in the s...Ver mais
há 12 horas · Curtir · 1

Sherri Graham Cupples I've stayed with the Alvears in Brazil on two different occasions. It's a very scary place, especially after dark. They are never foolish with their things--they've lived there plenty long enough to know who to watch out for. And they are good steward...Ver mais
há 9 horas via celular · Curtir · 3

Janice Alvear There are so many things I could say..however no matter how we go about it....it still is dangerous ...drawing money from the bank is the most dangerous way...we were robbed doing that too...gangs wach the banks and I am sure they have inside help...It...Ver mais
há 9 horas · Curtir · 1

Janice Alvear We once had our house wired and all kinds of monitor's showing every window and door and gate etc...by one of the BEST named companies in our area...I missed some things and come to find out the man that wired our house stole was he was wiring....lol....
há 9 horas · Curtir

Jeff Davis Remember Charity? Above all. I'm not trying to rub salt on those wounded. But I stayed in the slums of Charleston, S.C. where I was foreman over a large grocery store we were painting. I dreaded leaving work and having to go sleep there at night. Event...Ver mais
há 8 horas · Curtir · 2

Janice Alvear I am not offended in any way...I want to be a good stewart and hope I am...I try to be...There is not a "certain" way to be safe down here...Sherri my precious friend KNOWS that...However we just have to plunge in the work and do our best. I sure don'...Ver mais
há 8 horas · Curtir · 3

Janice Alvear Thanks for the kind words Brother and Sister Davis. I do understand how some think...however they do not understand the area where we live...Not all Brazil is this dangerous and I know they mean well...Really yesterday was a miracle the robbers could ...Ver mais
há 8 horas · Curtir · 1

Jeff Davis God's speed Sister Alvear!! They will be rewarded for their deeds as well. Hopefully they will at the least repent for robbing ya'll, but if they don't it's an awful thing to think someone will pay an eternity for such a small thing.
há 8 horas · Curtir

Janice Alvear Sometimes you get that feeling can't win for losing...but that is only to discourage you...we must look beyond the difficulties to the bigger picture...Look at our adopted son Arlei preaching in the jungle...his real mother was killed because of the go...Ver mais
há 8 horas · Curtir · 2

Jeff Davis It will be worth it all when we see Jesus!!! Don't let that ole adversary get you down! There are a lot of prayers backing ya'll up!!!
há 3 horas · Editado · Curtir · 1

Sherry Childress Varvil God bless my big sister and her husband. I am just a sinner saved by Gods grace but I know what a dedicated family the Alvear's are! I love you all very much! Your little sis Sherry Varvil.
há ± 1 hora via celular · Curtir · 1

Janice Alvear love you Sherry....you are so sweet...wish I was spending the week with you...we could ride, ride and ride some more....

[Sasha]

I had it but gave it to Brother Alvear to hold and bring in when he came in because I have been so sick and fainted the other day so I did not want to have it on me...however he forgot as he has never carried my bag and when he came in I went to get it and it was gone...I am sure it was my fault but it happened...our people are very thankful we were not kidnapped...or shot at like they did to the Baptist missionary here. Last night after all that on our way to church 4 men tried to stop us....

I was speaking about you to someone the other day and how much you all go through, but God always protects you and gives back what he stole.

You are an honorable person. If mansions in heaven reflected our work done on earth......

[Sister Alvear]

Some that have been here understand how dangerous it is where I live...especially my friend Sherri Cupples.

Never would I have forgot my bag...at least I don't think I would have but Brother Alvear is not used to keeping things for me but I was coughing and had to do so many things...and weak from pneumonia...it just happened....

[Sister Alvear]

Just got in from service...our sweet people gathered around me oday and prayed and prayed...I was so humbled...

[houston]

Janice Alvear No one comes and lives where we do without a call...
Ontem às 18:39 · Curtir · 5

Você poderia repetir!

[BeenThinkin]

Você poderia repetir!


Houston, would you quit speaking in tongues, unless you're going to interpret it! :foottap Just kiddin' :happydance

Been Thinkin

[houston]

Houston, would you quit speaking in tongues, unless you're going to interpret it! :foottap Just kiddin' :happydance

Been Thinkin

Could you repeat that.

[BeenThinkin]

Could you repeat that.


Nope! :happydance

BT

[houston]

Nope! :happydance

BT

It means "could you repeat that."

It sounds so beautiful!

Below is how an Anglo would say it.

Vosay poderia hepecheed

[hometown guy]

Today Brother Alvear, Sister Fatima and I went to buy things for our church kitchen and things for this weekend. and next weeks projects. As some of you know I have had double pneumonia and was not feeling real good but have to press on. Brother Alvear said, I will get gas while you ladies get the things needed for the church kitchen, (food, supplies, a table and a couple of chairs) I handed him my bag that had my I pad, phone, church money, our money and some other things and said, maybe you should keep this until we finish...he was gone about 30 minutes or so...got back to the store and run in to tell us he was back. He locked the car and guards stand at each side of the small parking lot...He forgot to bring the bag in so I went after it and low and behold someone had broke the handle of the car opened the door got the bag and was gone...all within maybe at the longest 5 minutes but I really don't think that long...So that means a lot of good people will not have food...and I hate I lost my I pad with all my pictures and things...However am worried about money for soup kitchen and help for this months projects that was with me as I was taking some help to some of the people tonight...
anyone no one harmed us and we did report it to the police...(which does little good here) Anyway...the devil fights...I told Fatima it will take more than someone stealing my I pad as much as I enjoyed it for me to lose the victory! I know after 45 years on the field God will move on someone to help us buy things for our people and projects....Just keep us in prayers as Brother Alvear feels we may be being watched again...

Don't think we can blame the devil for this one but glad you all are safe.

[Sister Alvear]

As a missionary for over 45 years I can honestly say especially where I live I am afraid to call the police...so many are involved in crime...We live in a different world...I know those giving advice mean well but they do not know what it is like to live where we live...so different than south Brazil...We have been robbed by the "elite" and by the everyday robbers...our credit cards have been cloned...my bank card cloned...Do you know what it is like to have an educated man holding a gun on you? You may say, Sister Alvear, how do you know who is elite and who is not...well one thing by their speech! Their use of verbs and their manners...One guy called me mam and please sit down, can I get you some water?.... lol... Hitmen are real in this culture....Political crime is an everyday thing...I cannot mention name but one high official's wife came to our church for prayer her guard sat in the car with some kind of high powered rifle...(according to church kids) I SURE DID NOT LOOK IN TO SEE... Gas stations along the highways have armed guards...even on our road maps there are areas marked as High Assault rate...travel only during the day.... We go out and stay in at our own risk! You learn very fast NOT to fall in love with things....

[Sister Alvear]

all that hell can stir up is used against God's servants...we have the only message that will sit this lost world free...Eternity is a long time to spend without our Lord...I plan on helping every soul I can...We may be getting "old and forgetful" however we press on....

[Sister Alvear]

What a service both Sat and Sunday nights...wow...I spoke on Sat night...The song angles sing to God...and last night I spoke on It is better to lock the church than to offer a polluted sacrifice on it's alters....

[Sister Alvear]

Been up a long time this morning ...first to pray and then to sit a while in my office...

[ILG]

So they think you are a rich American, eh?

[Sister Alvear]

yeah...that is true....

[Timmy]

I was speaking about you to someone the other day and how much you all go through, but God always protects you and gives back what he stole.

You are an honorable person. If mansions in heaven reflected our work done on earth......

:lol

[Sasha]

:lol

Oh, hush you!

[Sister Alvear]

Robbed one day and blessed the next day...today I had to have a minor foot surgery...when I went to pay the dr. followed me to the desk and said, the missionary does not owe anything....