“He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, and He will reign over Jacob's descendants forever; His kingdom will never end."
Luk 1:32, 33
This season brings us so much joy as it is a season full of hope because of the message of salvation through Jesus, the Son of God, the Son of David. Even more wonderful is knowing that the Messiah will return to establish His physical kingdom over all nations. Maranatha!
As we see history moving towards the final stretch of this era and the return of Jesus, it is necessary that “this gospel of the kingdom be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come!” (Matt 24:14).
We are so thankful for your support which is helping us take the gospel to the ends of the earth and thus "hastening" the return of Jesus.
This year has been tremendous! God has done so much that we only have words of gratitude.
Gratitude for those who came to Christ through FMC Portugal, São Tomé, Guinea Bissau and Boston.
Gratitude for the theological seminary students ending the year with good grades.
Gratitude for us reaching the end of this year with good grades in our Master of Theology class.Gratitude for the disciples God has raised up at FMC Portugal. They are very special, loyal, committed and talented people.
Gratitude for each person who prays for us and supports us.
Gratitude that we were healed once again from COVID.
Gratitude for having seen the hand of God using us in 2022 with training in various cities in Portugal, as well as in Israel, Jordan, Turkey, São Tomé (where Cindi celebrated her 50th birthday among a people in poverty who loved the food we brought with us), and also in Guinea Bissau (when our ministerial son, Rito Mandé, was ordained).
Thanks to Dan Runyon, we were able to attend the Christian writers' conference in Hungary.
Gratitude for meetings of FMC Europe missionaries and leaders in Bristol, England and in Budapest, Hungary.
Gratitude for each church and friend who welcomed us with love in the US during our time of partnership building.
Gratitude for the our house's construction license granted at city hall.
And most of all, gratitude to God for keeping us with His grace and kindness throughout 2022.
Among so many wonderful things that happened in November and December, without a doubt, the best were the Discipleship Conference and the Celebration of 22 years of FMC in Portugal.
Celebrating the anniversary of FMC Portugal was powerful. Once again, God filled our hearts with the certainty that we are heading in the right direction and doing the right thing at the right time. The Great Commission is our priority!
PRAYER REQUESTS
For our churches so they will be encouraged to love God, love people and make disciples.
For pastors and cell leaders as we always share the vision of multiplication: sheep generating new sheep, disciples generating new disciples, cells generating new cells and congregations generating new congregations.
For the 2023 budget and new partners.
For Missionary Cida Matos's support.
For the churches and pastors who are being helped by FMC Portugal in Guinea Bissau, São Tomé and Príncipe and Boston.
For the new church project here in Portugal, about which we will share that good news very soon.
As our finances are lacking for 2022, would you consider giving a special offering between now and the end of December? Please, use the button below.
As we plan our budget for 2023, if you are already partnering with us, would you renew that partnership, and if you are not yet our partner, would you take this opportunity to pledge? Please, use the button below.
We still need to raise 20% of our budget for 2022.
If you are interested in contributing to the FMWM - Angelos to partner, please take the next step with one of the following: check, pledge, credit/debit card, or bank transfer.
DONATIONS may be made by visiting: https://give.fmcusa.org/angelo PLEDGES may be made by visiting: https://give.fmcusa.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=1287 Or you can call 1-800-342-5531 and ask to speak to Jon Fajardo or Debra Hancock, who will help you through the process.
Or Checks Payable to FMWM: Memo: “ANGELOS SUPPORT”
PO Box 535002 – Indianapolis, 46253-002 IN
