Lots to Be Thankful For

Dear Friends and Family:

Margarita and I give thanks to God for the many great things that have happened this year in Paraguay.  The Torre Fuerte Church has grown in numbers as well as unity.  My 100 or so students advanced in their studies, and a number of the almost 100 teenage boys who I followed up on through chaplaincy made first-time decisions to follow Jesus.  We checked on many former students who continue in universities and have found good jobs.  Margarita worked with less students this year to dedicate more time to our two youngest children, Antoine and Gabrielli.  We organized 6 outreach events in 4 different cities, seeing as many as 200 people place their faith in Christ.  120 inmates completed the evangelistic course “Quien es Jesus,” with the majority deciding to follow Jesus.  Also, one former inmate who I discipled now helps plant a church near the world-famous Cateura neighborhood (watch the 60-Minutes report about the neighborhood at www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxUuKthY1dQ).  This all was possible because of your support.  Thank you!

Margarita and our colleague, Christian, trained the Puerto Falcon Sunday school teachers for the upcoming outreach event.

This has been one of the most eventful years for us as a family.  Gabrielli was born in March, presenting us with the beautiful challenge of raising three children.  To meet the needs of a bigger family, we had to purchase a bigger car and build a bigger living space, which has taken much of our attention.  Pray for the house to be ready for us to move in by Christmas.

Antoine had fun at his birthday party with his friends, cousins and sisters.

Last week we returned to the Ava Guarani settlement.  The principal there asked us to help at their school next year.  The previous week we received a similar invitation from a principal on an urban Mbya Guarani settlement.  In both cases, before being able to serve at the schools, the tribal leaders will need to accept us.  Pray that the Ava and Mbya leaders will approve us as educators for their students and communities in 2018.  

While Margarita was talking with the principal at the Mbya school, a young leader showed me around the settlement and told me a little of his story.  He didn’t say anything about his father, but he is the middle child of many brothers and sisters.  He left his mother’s house a few years ago to come to the city for a better educational opportunity.  He is now finishing high school and will soon travel back to his tribal lands about 3 hours away to visit his mother.  Pray for him to hear his Creator’s voice as he faces big decisions.

Margarita and I thank God because of your partnership in the good news through your giving and praying.  Please pray that words may be given to us and our colleagues to boldly proclaim Jesus' teachings each day in Paraguay, and, in particular, this Saturday (December 2^nd) in the city of Puerto Falcon.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Tim, Margarita, Ana, Antoine and Gabrielli Revett

A Thanksgiving Meal with Missionaries