A New Year of Gratitude

Greetings Ministry Partners,

As we enter the new year, I am grateful to God and to all of you who faithfully stand with us in prayer and support. December was a meaningful month for our family and ministry, and we are deeply thankful for the Lord’s continued goodness.

I am especially grateful that in December I was invited to deliver a Christmas message at a church in Mamasa, West Sulawesi. This invitation was very meaningful, as it was my first ministry trip since my illness at the end of July. Many churches had not invited me this year because they knew I was still recovering, so this opportunity was a great encouragement. By God’s grace, the journey to and from West Sulawesi went smoothly, and I experienced His protection throughout the trip. I was also thankful to be able to celebrate Christmas, even while serving in another place.

We are thankful to our CCI colleagues and partners who generously provided financial support. Through your kindness, we were able to purchase building materials and pay workers to build and renovate our home. God faithfully provided what our family needed, both for health and for the ongoing renovation of our house. We truly praise Him for His provision through you.

Before and After Photo of the Roof

During December, the three CCI classes in Makassar each held one study meeting. After that, all participants requested a temporary pause for the remainder of the month due to their busy schedules preparing for Christmas at home and in their local churches, as well as visiting neighboring churches to celebrate Christmas together. Classes have resumed with renewed enthusiasm in the new year.

As we begin this new year, we thank you for your prayers, generosity, and partnership. May the Lord bless you and your families abundantly. We look forward to all that God will do in the year ahead as we continue serving Him together.

Happy New Year, and thank you for being part of this ministry.

With gratitude,

Frids and Renny Lumba

CCI Indonesia National Director

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Christmas

In the front is my wife, Renny, my youngest daughter, Jordania, and me. Then, in the back, my daughter, Joane, and my son, Justice.

Classes

Badak Class

Pelita Kasih Class

Pakatto Class

Testimony

"My name is Seprianus Tefa. I am a CCI class teacher in Kasbaderi, Manokwari, West Papua. Although our class was stopped for an extended period, I deeply experienced the impact and lasting benefits of the CCI training.

Today, I have begun pioneering a church. In addition, one of my former students, Seplianus Awopi, has also pioneered a church and continues to grow in his ministry. We firmly believe that this fruit is the result of being equipped through the CCI classes. This realization has encouraged both Seplianus and me to restart the CCI class. We plan to involve four additional churches in our area, bringing the total to six, so they can study together using the CCI curriculum. We pray and hope that this vision and longing will be fulfilled in the near future, for the strengthening of the church and the spread of God's Word."

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Prayer Requests & Praises

We are grateful that our child has recovered from the trauma caused by the heavy rain, lightning, and thunder that blew off our roof.
We thank God for our CCI colleagues and participants who generously contributed funds to repair our home. Because of their support, renovation work on the roof and walls has begun.
Please pray for the ongoing renovation of the house. The work began at the end of December, and we plan to complete it by the second or third week of January. The rainy season may slow the process, so we ask for God’s protection and provision.
Pray for teachers and students whose classes have temporarily paused due to Christmas celebrations, that their passion and desire to continue learning God’s Word will remain strong.
Please pray for the upcoming CCI Indonesia Board of Directors meeting planned for early this year.
Pray for plans to open new classes in Palu (Central Sulawesi), Lamasi (South Sulawesi), Balikpapan (East Kalimantan), and Semarang (Central Java), asking the Lord to raise up teachers who are ready and willing to serve.
Pray that CCI Indonesia class teachers will teach with pure motives, recognizing that teaching is a calling to serve God, not a means to receive support from CCI.
Pray that local churches and national believers will be moved to become donors and partners in supporting CCI Indonesia.

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