JULIO C. RUIBAL MINISTRIES

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1 JULIO C. RUIBAL MINISTRIES NOVEMBER 2017 VOLUME 39 ISSUE 11 A TIME OF REFRESHING... In the midst of much activity in the school and church, the Lord provided a week away for family vacation. Our family from three countries and two continents met in Florida to enjoy each other and give us many wonderful family memories. And he said, the things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Luke 18:27 Just two weeks later I went with María, my faithful coworker in the church, to the COICOM (Latin American Christian Communicators) congress in Miami. We celebrated COICOM s 25th anniversary, 20 of which I served on the Directory Board. It was such a blessing to be with some of the founders as well as those who have continued on with the vision. Some of the outstanding speakers for me were Steve Douglas, the head of Campus Crusade for Christ after Bill Bright went to be with the Lord, Danilo Montero, worship leader and pastor, Alberto Motessi, friend and evangelist, and COICOM s president, Arnold Enns. A TIME OF CHALLENGE... I arrived home to the challenging time Colombia is going through due to the Peace Process, something that only a sovereign move of God can change. A week ago the city s Christian leadership called pastors and leaders to prayer from 4 AM to 6 AM and it was really well attended. This week they are repeating the call to prayer. In the meantime, prayer meetings are springing up throughout the city and in the churches. We appreciate your adding Colombia to your prayer list it is a serious and important time that will mark the history of this lovely nation. As I mentioned in past newsletters, we are on a reset for writing the parameters of how our vision for the school is to work out. It is an enormous job, but with the help of Hernán Lopéz from ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) we are making progress. Last Saturday morning we had a time of prayer and fasting for the school with some of the parents, teachers, administrative staff, and a student representative the Lord met us in a very special way. In the afternoon we had a The family

2 Those who have worked with COICOM Arnold Enns, president COICOM With Evangelista, Alberto Motessi Working with People (someone is trying to steal our property), and we need to improve the entrance to the church and school, preferably using the Christmas holidays when school is out (pictures below) but we need $14,000 for it. We are so thankful for all of you who are faithfully standing with us in prayer and your financial gifts. At this time of outstanding need, an end of the year contribution would be a wonderful blessing for us. Please ask the Lord how you can help. May the Lord richly bless you. Yours in His service, Our student body small group who stayed to work in different areas of school life. We are very encouraged as we see the Lord propelling us forward in the vision He has given us for education. A TIME FOR WORKING TOGETHER... We are going through a challenging time three days ago the ceiling of our administration office collapsed. The Lord protected us and no one was hurt, nor were any computers damaged. But now we have to put in a new ceiling, fix and paint the walls, etc., costing $2,000, funds we just don t have. We are already challenged in meeting our regular monthly needs (salaries, electricity, etc.), in addition to outstanding legal expenses Visit us at: PRAYER REQUESTS Continued move of God in Cali, our church and school Colombia and the Peace Process For the city/national church to take its place in prayer and wisdom Wisdom in writing the re-set for the school functioning Funds for the ministry and school All donations are tax deductible (501c3 organization). Please make checks out to the Julio C. Ruibal Ministries, P.O.Box 1830, Pinellas Park, FL The Lord bless you. Tel: (727) ; fax (727) CANADIAN FRIENDS: Tax deductible donations for Cali can be sent to Empower Ministries but must have a note attached saying it is for the Ruibal Ministries in Cali. The address is PO Box 84 STN Main, Barrie, ON L4M 4S9. C Canadian law does not permit the names of donors to be given, so please let us know so we can say thank you!

3 Abby and Shane and family Sarah and Nate and family I am in the middle I am standing next to the man with the mike at the center

4 Type to enter text Forum with Raul Justiniano, Founder of COICOM, Delberto Enns, Glen Volkhardt, Mynor Vargas - all founders Arnold Enns, President Danilo Montero With Alberto Motessi

5 Hernan, representative from Association of Christian Schools International, teaching on Saturday in time of fasting and prayer it was a very powerful time Working in small group in the afternoon Some young people who came to know the Lord after Hernan spoke on Sunday

6 Hernan teaching our teachers The ceiling fell down just as a young worker stepped to the side. No one was hurt - God s grace.