Marius Olivier April 2012
Mobilising the next generation into cross-cultural missions amongst the least reached people groups of the UK, Europe and beyond.
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Greetings Friends, Over the past month it has been our God given privileged to see how individuals stepped naturally into their calling. For this very reason I would like to introduce you to an article from Max Chismon talking about Mobilization and the Critical Need for it. Mobilization for the participation of all God’s people in the world Christian movement has three main levels: Level One I call ‘General Mobilization’. The goal of general mobilization is to see believers become ‘world Christians’. World Christians are those who understand that Christianity is NOT essentially all about them but all about God - and God’s purpose (2 Co 5:18-20). Our Story finds its significance in His Story! Ministries (courses and programs) designed for producing ‘world Christians’ should be local church based and student ministry based –
they should be part of a standard discipleship program. Some examples of ministries that address ‘general mobilization’ would be Revealing His Glory, the Kairos course and Perspectives. Level Two, I call ‘Specific Mobilization’. This is where world Christians begin to discover the opportunities to serve - the training pathways for ministry preparation and the pathways to engage in ministry. Reputable ministries which include mission agencies have developed these pathways. In reference to mission agencies the training and pathways would relate primarily to their missions vision. Bible Translation.
Missions Director @ WOI-UK
be least-reached peoples focused or focused on continuing to grow Christ’s kingdom among reached peoples!
“The Critical Need for General Mobilization”
Level Three I call
Click here for: Full Article: Read why it is so trained people placed strategically critical! and sensitively in field ministry situations – with oversight, mem- Every Blessing, ber care, etc. Field ministry may ‘Field Mobilization’. This sees
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Bulgarian Tomatoes... The tastiest tomatoes in the whole world! Even though this is a fact, it was not the reason for my trip…but it could have been easily a good enough reason (smiling). Talking about Mobilization, this was the very reason for my trip. An absolute God given experience awaited me, where hearts con-
nected deeply with the heart of God. The two main least reached people groups in Bulgaria are the Pomak (71,000) and the Turkish. (620,000). Now the task of mobilization asks of us to establish a National Team to mobilize the Bulgarian
followers of Jesus in reaching out to the Pomak and the Turks. Read more inside...
Inside this issue: First 80th Celebration in SA
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CONTACT DETAILS
Intl. Leadership Seminars
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In Bulgaria...Hearts Connected...
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Christ’s Ambassadors...
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Prayer & Itinerary from May on...
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Phone: +44 (0) 1905 20375 E-mail: marius.olivier@world-outreach.com E-mail: manuela.olivier@world-outreach.com
World Outreach International: 80th Celebration “Fantastic” was a common verbal expression of gratitude used by different participants as they began to leave the retreat centre on the last day. There was a wonderful sense of the Holy Spirit with us throughout, right from the very first meeting. Many encouraging prophecies were shared during the four nights and three days together along with some powerful words that were brought to WOI as an organisation. We also had lots of fun together. The plenary sessions, the different regional field reports, the electives and the evening meeting ministry times were very well received. Prophet/Pastor Alex Larsen prophesied over all the participants and everyone came away with a fresh ‘word’ from the Lord. The second celebration will be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, July 9-13th.
International Leadership Seminars—2012
MAY 5–6 20 26 – 27 29 – 31
Centro Church (formerly ICCC) Ipswich, QLD (Pastor John Hunt) International City Church (am services) Fortitude Valley (Pastor David Mok) Bridge Church (Sat. & Sun. services) Richmond, VIC (Pastor David Doery) Pastors’ seminar / consultation Malawi, Africa (World Outreach)
JUNE 1–6 17 24 25 – 29
Pastors’ seminar / consultation Mozambique, Africa (World Outreach) Northside Christian Church Bundoora, VIC (Pastor John Spinella) Citipointe Church (all major services) Carindale, QLD (Pastor Mark Ramsey) Leaders of Leaders Seminar Colombo, Sri Lanka (World Outreach) Bruce Hills - International Leadership Development
In Bulgaria...Hearts Connected! Top Photo, from right to left— Philip Rashev (National Global Day of Prayer Coordinator for Bulgaria), then me, then Senior Pastor Ivodor Kovachev (recently on TV for his prison ministry) and then Andre & Marietjie (close friends from Bulgaria Mission Restoration). Bottom Right Photo: I also had the privilege to meet Senior Pastor Plamen and Debby Tzolov who leads New Generation Church in Sofia. Page 2
Bottom Left Photo: Simeon Krastev from Hope for the Balkans in Burgas. We are discussing the options for establishing a National Team to mobilise the Bulgarian believers...to reach the Pomak and Turkish LRPGs. More developments to come in 2012. Y O U C A N M A K E A D I F F E R E N CE
Kennet Christian Centre and Woodlands Church Recently at the Kennet Christian Centre in Newbury, Berkshire...four new Facilitators (Fs) were trained as part of a one day event……whilst three recently trained Head Facilitators (HFs) presented the course, ...two experienced and accredited Kairos staff (Duncan and Jan) mentored the group...thank you so much! From the previous 2012 Newsletters you may recognize most of the faces...Yes, these called and appointed men and women are on a journey with God. A journey of Mobilization...from General, to Specific, to Field Mobilization (Level 1-3).
Will you partner with us? Our ministry (Manuela & I) is funded in part through part time work. Whilst this goes some way to cover our living costs, we are in desperate need of ministry financial partners. Despite the state of the economy, we truly believe that we serve a God who is never in recession. God gives us all the opportunity to
bless one another—with such a clear example in Acts and through the life of Jesus. Especially in this economic climate we believe that it is time for us all to live this biblical example.
“Some are called to Go, and other are called to support.”
Please, pray for more financial supporters! Please do get in touch if you or your church would like to know more about supporting us in this way.
Prayer, Friendship & Finances
Christ’s Ambassadors... 2 Corinthians 5:20 New International Version (NIV)
We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. 20
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I recently took a morning service in a Manchester Church...referring to themselves as the ‘United Nations’. And this is really true, with mainly foreign people from across the world represented. Not only did the whole church respond to God at the end of the service (1 Peter 1:17), but stood in prayer for their lost families and relatives, ...an
Iranian lady (MBB) ran to the front, cried and called out to God for the people of her country—Iran!
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Prayer & Itinerary from May 2012 End of April till August 2012 has a lot in store...Would you please stand in prayer for us. Marius’ Headline Itinerary: April 15th till 20th —Bulgaria Trip
Manuela and the Children: May and early June marks the last stretch of Manulea’s BA (Hons) degree in Applied Theology and Youth Ministry…so final Essays and Exams.
April 22nd —Manchester Church April 30th — City Church Worcester May 6th
— Bethel Christian Fellowship
Please pray with us for Manuela ...we are so very proud of her!
(morning and afternoon)
Marius & Manuela Olivier
May 23rd — Kennet Christian Centre
Celine will be entering GCSE exams.
May 24th — World Outreach UK Board
Nicola has just returned from a Pioneers Adventure at the River School...and loved it!
Meeting, Newbury May 24th — Flight to Thailand May 27th till July 7th—Nations Course Chiang Mai, Thailand
Our ‘Mission & Passion’ is to ‘Reach the Least Reach People Groups (LRPGs) of the World with the Gospel of Jesus Christ’.
Today, even after 2000 years we still see 6900 LRPGs who has not been reached— an unfinished task, but finishable!
July 9th till 13th —World Outreach 80th Celebrations July 14th — Flight back to UK July 27th
— We Move House!
Aug 6th till 10th— Head Facilitate Leaders Kairos, ICM Birmingham Aug 19th till 31st— Bulgaria Trip (TBC)
CONTACT DETAILS W O R L D OU T R E A C H I N T E R N A T I ON A L - U K
Lindisfarrne House 4 Barbourne Terrace Worcester, WR1 3JS Phone: +44 (0) 1905 20375 E-mail: marius.olivier@world-outreach.com E-mail: manuela.olivier@world-outreach.com Website: http://www.world-outreach.com
You can Make A Difference!
The UK still has 27 LRPGs. Our ‘Vision’ is clearly described in Rev.7:9-10: ‘After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the lamb. ‘ - (NIV) What about you...join us!
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