United StatesSeptember 16, 2011 12:02 pm
Dear Prayer Partners,
I just wanted to take a few minutes to reflect on our recent trip to Costa Rica and all that God has done this year.
Most recently we spent 10 days in the San Jose / Cartago area of Costa Rica. During 8 1/2 days of ministry we worked with 8 churches (7 new) were a part of 19 services, led a women’s conference, taped an interview for the local Christian television station, taped a 30 minute preaching for the same station, had 2 lunch meetings, 2 small group meetings and spent much time with the people that were hosting us. And, we felt like we gave all we had for that period of time. It was very rewarding spiritually and we are excited about the doors that are being opened to us. There is the possibility of an expanded relationship as a apostolic covering for several churches that is being developed and we look forward God expanding our footprint in this country. AND one of our new contacts happens to own a web based business and there is the possibility that my blog (rexbrace.com) will soon have a translate option on it so that my posting will be automatically translated into Spanish.
Our year started with us traveling to Ecuador in February. It was our second trip to this country and we had our eyes open to a level of spiritual warfare that was kicked up a level. We visited the true center of the earth and saw where satanic worship took place including virgin sacrifice. We felt the oppression there but we also saw a people that would not be pushed back. We saw an intensity, focus and willingness to run to the battle that was inspiring and challenging.
March found us in El Salvador with a medical mission team. It was a time of difficulties and challenges but our team pressed forward with a spirit of faith and trust as we persevered in the face of frustration. At the end of the day the people were blessed. We found ourselves face to face with boulders in the road. We had the opportunity to throw up our hands and say we have done all we can do. But we stayed steadfast and saw once again that "all things work together….."
In June we were also in Costa Rica ministering in San Jose for a week with Pastor Marvin Torres. During our time with him, we saw God move mightily with purpose and power. We look forward to returning to his church in January for a week of deliverance training and ministry with a small team from our church.
Now we are preparing for next year. Currently we are scheduled to return to San Jose in January. We are in the planning stages of a medical mission trip possibly to the Dominican Republic. And it looks like we will be returning to Africa next year, most likely to Uganda. And, it is our hope that we will make one or two trips back to Costa Rica to work with this new group of churches.
It has been a year of transition and expansion. Things that have been prophesied have manifested and we see increased opportunities and increased influence. I am not sure there is any better feeling that the feeling you get when you know you are flowing in the river that God has for you. To be in one of the streams flowing into the move of the Holy Spirit is the place each of us are intended to be. We continually pray for you that God move in your life, that you hear His voice and that you feel His hand on your shoulder as you walk in your ministry path. Your prayers and financial support have brought forth much fruit and you continue to make a difference for the Kingdom of God. We pray blessings upon you for this year and in the years to come.
Serving Jesus with a Purpose
Apostle Rex & Kathy Brace
