Comments for Association of Vineyard Churches

Comment on The musings of an incorrigible loyalist by Scott Lycan

Scott Lycan — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:41:22 +0000

Good word and thanks for it. Thanks so much for your ministry, your ’stability’ as a foundation for change and advancement of the Kingdom, and also for your humility. Disciplemaking disciples within churchplanting churches… doesn’t seem such a radical concept, but it sure is hard to instill within a fellowship if it is not imparted at conception. We tend to reproduce the same spiritual DNA from which we were borne. So… seems to me the best ‘odds’ to run the good race, make a good run at the Cup of Jesus-following, Jesus-reproduction are those who came to Jesus in a fellowshipping environment in which such disciple-making/church planting was ‘normal’. That is a rare church in this age. But Jesus is doing new things and amazing signs in people’s hearts in these days, born in the wonderful crucible of worship.
I am rambling, but your good thoughts got me all stirred up. Blessings from the townships in Mpumalanga.
Scott Lycan

Comment on Pastoral Reflections and Projections by Bro.Edgardo E.Grande Sr.

Bro.Edgardo E.Grande Sr. — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:46:38 +0000

Dear Beloved in Christ,

Greetings! to you and the saints of God over there, from Mindanao island, Philippines in the mighty name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ !
I’m Bro.Edgardo E. Grande Sr. , 54 years old, married with four children. I was converted to the Lord in 1989 and became a Minister, Discipler and Church Planter in central Mindanao region, southern part of our country.
Now at present, I’m pastoring a small church with 21 families members located in the village of Tuganay, Carmen, Davao del Norte province. I ventured to send you this letter perhaps your church could help us build our faith in God to a real and genuine Biblical truth, by sharing to us your Church Doctrine and Practice and your update messages and publications.
Please pray for us, especially the needs of this Gospel works because preaching the Word of God here is not an easy task. We hike far distance under the heat of the sun and cross rivers to do short cut in order to preach the Good News unto the people who do not know the Real Great Truths about Jesus Christ saving faith. We suffered persecutions, trials and even empty stomachs, but we are not discouraged because we have deep compassion for the lost and dying souls.
We are more than happy if you will do something for us, for the sake of Christ and for the Gospel to be widely spread here in the Philippines at large. In this connection, we need your prayers for our Discipleship Training, a 9 months class program with 33 enrolled students. Our students don’t have Bibles for thier deeper study and personal use.
Our earnest prayers to God that He will not reject nor neglect our sincerest and humblest request to your Church, cause we are Truth Seekers!
Your loving and caring reply will give us more strength in this mission field. GOD BLESS you more.

Yours for the Kingdom,

Bro. Edgardo E. Grande Sr.
Prk Cabilto, Visayan Village
8100 Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Mindanao, Philippines

Comment on Pastoral Reflections and Projections by Simone Portes

Simone Portes — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:57:02 +0000

I met Tim and Ingrid Briscoe in London in 2000. I haven´t heard from them since they got married. Could you please give my email to them?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Simone Portes
Petropolis RJ Brazil

Comment on Pastoral Reflections and Projections by Pastor Onesmus Mark Omesa

Pastor Onesmus Mark Omesa — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:52:12 +0000

Praise the Lord,
I am pastor Onesmus Mark Omesa from Kenya Vineyard church I would like to k now you and join hands with you in the ministry. I have planted 10 churches and trusting God to expand us. Please let me know a bout you.
Pastor Onesmus Mark Omesa.

+ 254 725 211 581

Comment on Memo from Costa: October 2009 by Bienvenu Matona Muaka

Bienvenu Matona Muaka — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:18:46 +0000

thanks Costa ,

just to say that i’m blessed and encouraged by what God is doing through his people.

blessings

Bienvenu Matona Muaka

Comment on Memo from Costa: October 2009 by Bienvenu Matona Muaka

Bienvenu Matona Muaka — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:05:10 +0000

Big thanks Costa , i felt the God’s presence around me when i was reading your blessed summary. Let’s that the reign of our Lord Jesus and powers of the future age break into this present age of Congo and Africa. blessings to you and all of the African Vineyard Family.

Bienvenu Matona Muaka
from DRC

Comment on Memo from Costa: October 2009 by Larry Levy

Larry Levy — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:45:47 +0000

Thanks Costa for this wonderful summary, and challenge for the future. I loved the sense at the gathering of everyone ‘rolling up their sleeves’ with a servant spirit, yet doing so with great joy. Blessings to you and the rest of the African Vineyard family.

Comment on Memo from Costa: October 2009 by Fred & Sharon Evans

Fred & Sharon Evans — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:09:39 +0000

Hello Costa

Have thought of you and Lorraine often over the past 10 years with many thanks and much appreciation. Do trust you and your family are all thriving. Sharon & I are living in Winchester, where we are very happy together. God IS good, and the Blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin, and we are thankfully in the wonderful position of this experience. We are hoping to visit SA early next year, and there is a possibility of spending a few days in Cape Town. We are NOT looking for accommodation or finiancial help, but would be glad to see you if this would not be an embarrassment. Bless you both - with our love and greetings - in Jesus’ name - Fred and Sharon (Evans)

Comment on Pastoral Reflections and Projections by Pastor Gordon Matthews

Pastor Gordon Matthews — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:57:07 +0000

Hi Costa I am so glad to read about the work that is happening through the Vineyard Ministries.

I am a Baptist qaulified minister and was wondering how I could get involved in ministry with you guys. I would appreciate it if you could let me know whether or not there are any pastoral missional or evangelical positions and whether or not you would consider me.Also I would really be interested in a associate Ps position.

Blessings in the Lord as you share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Pastor Gordon Matthews 082 072 8551

Comment on Pastoral Reflections and Projections by rev mickey okeyo

rev mickey okeyo — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:03:06 +0000

great work,how is KAREN VINEYARD doing