To Contact Us
Email: timandvicki@inafarplace.com
Email: timandvicki@inafarplace.com
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For Whom Jesus Prayed
Website: www.inafarplace.com
Surface Mail: Tim & Vicki Reiner
C.P.111
56.302-970 ٠ Brazil
Surface Mail: Tim & Vicki Reiner
C.P.111
56.302-970 ٠ Brazil
| Tim & Vicki Reiner in a Far Place July 2010 |
As missionaries, we work with those for whom Jesus prayed (John 17:20). Members of God’s family that we
disciple, teach, and counsel are a direct answer to His prayer. Vicki often says that children do not come with a
guarantee. Nor do spiritual children. They are entrusted to us by God for a time. If we don’t like a particular trait
or they upset us, we can’t return them or exchange one for a different model.
The local church, congregation, or Bible study group we teach starts small and simple. In growth and maturity
their needs become more distinct and diverse. It is exciting, as well as demanding, to see our family grow with
each new arrival.
We are anticipating the birth of another church in one of the agro-villages, Maria Teresa, 35 kilometers north of
Petrolina. In this semi-arid area of Brazil, along the São Francisco River Valley, irrigated crops are the mainspring
that runs the local economy. Fruit is trucked out daily to all parts of Brazil and flown out weekly in a Boeing 747
freighter with a payload of 140 tons to the European market. Agriculture continues to expand here and attract
more people into the area.
Maria Teresa has been on our church’s outreach drawing board for a few years. Two believers from where we
work (the Vila Eduardo Church) now live in the village and are active in evangelism. For over a year, Pastor Valdir
(who is under the 50/50 Plan*) and I have made numerous visits and held Bible studies in this village. Recently,
we partnered with a church in São Paulo to work on this mission project. “Official” services begin in August. We
need God´s guidance and your prayers just as Jesus prayed years ago: “Neither pray I for these alone, but for
them also who shall believe on me through their word.”
Nurture Grace, Enjoy Peace,
Tim Reiner
disciple, teach, and counsel are a direct answer to His prayer. Vicki often says that children do not come with a
guarantee. Nor do spiritual children. They are entrusted to us by God for a time. If we don’t like a particular trait
or they upset us, we can’t return them or exchange one for a different model.
The local church, congregation, or Bible study group we teach starts small and simple. In growth and maturity
their needs become more distinct and diverse. It is exciting, as well as demanding, to see our family grow with
each new arrival.
We are anticipating the birth of another church in one of the agro-villages, Maria Teresa, 35 kilometers north of
Petrolina. In this semi-arid area of Brazil, along the São Francisco River Valley, irrigated crops are the mainspring
that runs the local economy. Fruit is trucked out daily to all parts of Brazil and flown out weekly in a Boeing 747
freighter with a payload of 140 tons to the European market. Agriculture continues to expand here and attract
more people into the area.
Maria Teresa has been on our church’s outreach drawing board for a few years. Two believers from where we
work (the Vila Eduardo Church) now live in the village and are active in evangelism. For over a year, Pastor Valdir
(who is under the 50/50 Plan*) and I have made numerous visits and held Bible studies in this village. Recently,
we partnered with a church in São Paulo to work on this mission project. “Official” services begin in August. We
need God´s guidance and your prayers just as Jesus prayed years ago: “Neither pray I for these alone, but for
them also who shall believe on me through their word.”
Nurture Grace, Enjoy Peace,
Tim Reiner
| *The 50/50 Plan is a program that allows funds from U.S. churches and believers to support Brazilian pastors and missionaries directly in new church plant ministries. You may contact us for more information. For you who travel the world via Google Earth, the coordinates of the agro-villa Maria Teresa are: 9 11' 04.00" S 40 33' 45.00" W (Copy and paste into the top left search window). |
1. In Aug., Tim will teach "A Personal Life with Christ" module at Petrolina
Bible Institute.
2. Revamping our budget under a persistently weak U.S. Dollar.
3. The new life of the 17 believers baptized last month.
4. Thank you for praying for Vicki´s family and parents, Jack and Betty Dixon.
On April 29, Jack was promoted to his heavenly home following a 13 month
battle with colon cancer. Pastors Dan Williams and Dale Payne, with
members of South Holly Baptist Church, Centennial, CO, lovingly provided
Jack´s memorial service and luncheon. They are among our faithful supporters.
Bible Institute.
2. Revamping our budget under a persistently weak U.S. Dollar.
3. The new life of the 17 believers baptized last month.
4. Thank you for praying for Vicki´s family and parents, Jack and Betty Dixon.
On April 29, Jack was promoted to his heavenly home following a 13 month
battle with colon cancer. Pastors Dan Williams and Dale Payne, with
members of South Holly Baptist Church, Centennial, CO, lovingly provided
Jack´s memorial service and luncheon. They are among our faithful supporters.
| Thank You For Your Prayers |
| Children don´t come with a guarantee…we can´t return them |