April 2009
To My Friends and Family Members:
Paraguayan adolescents exhibit many of the same character flaws and strengths as American adolescents. Like their American peers, my eighth graders here enjoy socializing during class time. On a few occasions I’ve had to take one of them aside to discuss appropriate classroom behavior. More often, they leave me impressed by their talents and capabilities. While practicing a bilingual version of Hillsong’s “None but Jesus” for a performance last week, the eighth graders captivated the music teacher, me, and all the teachers who congregated outside the classroom to hear the heartfelt worship of this extraordinary group. The students sang—some with eyes closed—with a Spirit that sent an electric pulse up my spine,
There is no one else for me, none but Jesus. Crucified to set me free, now I live to bring Him praise.
Praise God for the work He is doing with these students. The eighth grade boys and I may start a weekly “young men’s devotional breakfast.” Please pray for the Lord to direct this plan, if it His will. As mentioned in my previous letter, I need to be wise in selecting ministry activities outside of teaching. Last month I began co-leading a Tuesday night prayer meeting. We rotate between different church members’ homes, and pray with the host’s family and neighbors. I also resumed my visits to the men’s prison, Tacumbú, which I hope to do monthly. I shared with the inmates the truth that in Christ there is a spiritual family that extends all throughout the earth, and that I personally know various people in the U.S. who, despite never having met anyone from Tacumbú, have heard about the men there and pray for them.
Many of you prayed for the evangelistic campaign held by Puerta Abierta in the Cerro Corá neighborhood of Lambaré two weeks ago. The church was packed for three of the four nights. Several people accepted Jesus as their savior. Many who had been away from church re-encountered God. Additionally, the church has been filled every Sunday service since the event. This Saturday (April 11th) there will be a presentation of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection to the community. Please keep this outreach event and the Cerro Corá neighborhood in your prayers.
Along with your prayers, there is consistent financial support coming in each month. May the Lord greatly bless you for your generosity. Even though I committed to be in Paraguay
…Were not our hearts burning within us while He was speaking to us...? (Luke 24:32)
Sincerely,
Tim Revett
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