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2025年十月更新
The Future Looks Incredible! As Myra and I look to the future in ministry, we are incredibly thankful to God for the vision we have, for the freedom to carry it out and the vast team of people and churches working with us in the powerful Ministry in Partnership that we have with the people in Cuba, Mexico and Spain. With thanks, we move forward!
Confirmed in Cuba - Ministry Moves on through IEM Mission
There was a moment during this last trip to Cuba when it was clearly stamped on my heart: this is what I need to be doing! God providing for the ministry in Cuba and confirming that He was in the driver seat. And this was after watching many ‘God Moments’ when He reached into the world at the camp touching hearts, healing souls, motivating the weary and calling the next generation.
Under our New Mission, We Intend to Enlarge our Impact. The church in Cuba is seeing a harvest of souls during crisis. Can we be bold enough to ask God to once again double our ministry impact? Are you with us? We need all our Support Team to make the transition to IEM Mission and we invite any of you who have not previously been part of our Encourage Cuba Support Team to join us!
Just Back from Cuba
Have I ever sweated as much? It was hot during those two weeks in August as I lived at the Seminary, watched the talented leaders give life to the kid’s and family camps as hundreds of people came for rest, blessing and inspiration. It was good!
Economic Challenges in the Black of the Night
There is not enough money for food, hardly any transportation, offices are shut down because the power goes out so much, some places have 2 hours of power every 24 hours. What else can I say? Things are difficult beyond imagination. We must be there to encourage and help!
Sandino Church – Costs Covered!
While in Cuba I said yes in principle to the expansion of the main floor of the church where we had the baptism Sunday. I was planning to challenge a church in Canada to take up the project. Before I could do that, a family called my looking for a project of impact in Cuba. I am thrilled to say they have committed to cover all the cost for the construction and the monthly ministry opportunities. Wow! God is at work!
Sponsor Needed for Condado Land Purchase
We need a church or a family to step up and say yes to pay for the costs as we expand our impact in inner-city ministry in the Condado section of Santa Clara. $7,500 to purchase the land. The plan here is to develop a sports ministry in inner city and eventually put a simple, tall roof over the land to hold large church gatherings. Don’t miss out if you want an Impact Project in Cuba!
MEMO Container #110 – A Miracle In Cuba
Another container arrived in Cuba in July. During my visit in August, I jumped in to help make sure all donations got to the right place to make the most impact. I can confirm that the medical donation is saving lives across the island of Cuba. It is a privilege to be part of this miracle! Container #111 heads to Cuba on October 25. Wow!
Scholarships for Emerging Leaders
Please consider giving as we extend scholarships to young adults within our circle ministry as we encourage them to study, to prepare for evangelize, to be ready to lead Global Missions as we move forward. Now under IEM Mission we have committed to helping fund five students. And we hope to be able to say yes to many more. Please help us impact this world!
30th Anniversary in October
Pray and remember to celebrate with us on October 26th as our church in Mexico celebrates 30 years of ministry!
Have a great week and remember to look at it from God’s perspective!
Team of Dedicated Women Leaders Picture #2 shows part of the group of incredibly dedicated and talented women who under Laura’s leadership direct the Children’s Ministry across all the provinces of Cuba for the LPN church affiliation. We have the privilege of supporting these women and the year-long ministry they carry out. We are in need of sponsors for each of the provinces at $100 dollars each per month. Would you sponsor one of these ladies and their province of ministry?
Leaders for the Children’s Ministry
Sunday of Baptisms : The first Sunday I was in Cuba I headed off to the Sandino Church to preach and be part of the baptism of six people from 10 to 80 years old. Great Sunday and especially inspiring to see this church so expressive as they welcomed the new believers. The one teenage girl comes from a home for kids with no family support (orphanage). In Jesus, she has found her purpose and a vision for what the future can be as she walks strong in her new faith.
Kids and Family Summer Camp: Each camp consisted of four days packed full of crafts, sports, Bible lessons, meals and snacks and an evening service. Powerful music challenged the hearts of both the campers and the staff. My heart was moved as the expressive and passionate Cubans worshipped Jesus and declared their desire to be people and families growing in Christ. Well worth all the money we invested in helping to pay the costs.
Sunday of Church Dedication: The second Sunday in Cuba I once again left the seminary to visit a local church. This was a spectacular Sunday as we gathered to celebrate the completion of a seven-year construction project and to dedicate the building to the service of God’s church.
This was a situation where other ministry groups started the project but with the turmoil of the Covid Crisis they could not finish the construction. God allowed us to step in and provide most of the finishing expenses. TOGETHER we got this done!
Wheelchair Miracle! During Kid’s Camp, I was introduced to a young girl who had lost one of her legs to cancer. She jumped around camp or was carried from one location to another. I was asked if a wheelchair sized for a child had arrived in our container. We headed off to look and found the perfect wheelchair. (Check out the picture.) This little girl is an inspiration as she gave testimony in front of all the other kids as to how thankful she was for God’s love to her!
Free Church of Spain in Ministry in Cuba: Our IEM Mission has the immense privilege of partnership in Global Missions with the Free Church of Spain, FIEIDE. Seven (7) people formed the team from Spain who came to serve in ministry at the summer camps and at two churches. Every special event that we hosted challenged people to seek God, to believe, to walk closer to Jesus. To be and live faith in our Savior. A powerful two weeks!
Watching the Van Drive Away: It was incredible to be able to turn the pastors and their wives loose in the containers to pick out exactly what they church and family needed. When Erik pulled out heading down island to Ciego de Avila, I knew the hard work of the MEMO volunteers was effective and because of them, blessing will arrive all across Cuba.
Container “Shopping”: Over and over and over I watched as the items packed in Canada months before turned into just the answer to a need or a prayer in Cuba. Specific medical equipment, shoes in the right size, enough stuffie toys to give each child at camp something to take home. Lens for cataract surgery to go with the surgical equipment. A solar system for the seminary. A huge number of sewing machines!
Yes, We Need You to Move Your Donations to IEM! Most of you have found your way over to our new mission and have set up your giving. One donor explained that she could not carry on anymore as her pension was dropping. We understand. If your intention is to move forward in ministry with us, please start your donations up again with IEM. Call me if you need help. Thank you!
Yes, Again in 2025 - Double, Double Your Gift – Now till Christmas We need your help – and your impact will be doubled. All gifts up to $50,000 will be matched by two donors who love the impact of our ministry in Cuba as we make a difference for today and for eternity. Check out the ways to give brochure included here.
Steve是一對在加拿大北部工作的傳教士夫婦的兒子。當他還是個孩童的時候，在一次夏令聖經營中，他選擇接受了救恩的禮物。Myra在牧師家庭長大，當她還是個小女孩時，她在Lindquist Brothers Crusade營中接受了基督作為她的個人救主。
Steve and Myra是加拿大亞省Lacombe 的高中情侶，他們有 3 個成年子女和 8 個孫。
Neufelds夫婦在國際、跨文化的全球事工中已經完成了第 35 個年度的任期。他們於 1989 年 1 月 1 日開始他們的第一個任期。經過語言學校的裝備，他們在秘魯的利馬開始事奉至1992年2月。
1993 年，他們開始在墨西哥EFCCM 事奉。他們的重點是建立教會和傳福音，因此在墨西哥Hermosillo 成立了 Agua Viva EFC（現為 Árbol de Vida EFC）。
1998 年 5 月，Steve開始擔任拉丁美洲區域總監。他一直執行這職務到2020 年底，他的重點是盡其所能，透過在南美洲、中美洲、加勒比海和墨西哥的 EFCCM 事工的管理和擴展方面提供富有遠見的領導力，促進事工的成功。
我目前在 IEM Mission 的角色
Steve作為傳教士，負責領導International Evangelical Ministries of Red Deer（IEM Mission）在古巴和墨西哥的宣教事工。IEM在古巴沒有長駐宣教士，因此Steve是我們在古巴鞏固和擴大合作事工的帶領宣教士。團隊每年至少去古巴兩次，我們與三個福音派教會一起服事，包括建立教會、傳福音、教導、收購當地家庭教會、修復教會、尋找事工資源、贊助夏令會、為牧師提供交通安排、和許多其他活動以加速合作夥伴與當地教會的共同異象和奉獻精神。這些事工項目的一個主要成分涉及促進個人和教會的參與，來自加拿大、墨西哥和西班牙的代表不分你我地相互合作，並指導和培訓當時參與的和他們的下一代。
有關 IEM Mission
IEM Mission已從EFCC接管了Encourage Cuba Ministry 和墨西哥Hermosillo 事工的責任。IEM致力於在本地乃至地極，建立跟從耶穌基督的門徒。我們專注於為基督教領袖提供牧養關懷，透過各種方式傳揚福音，建立新的信仰群體教會，並通過全人關懷的慈惠事工，向心靈與身體受創的人們彰顯福音真諦。我們立志以勇敢、創新和卓越表現事奉全球！