A Mission in the Service of the Kingdom

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A Mission in the Service of the Kingdom
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Jesus said Behold, I am coming soon.
Cedo
The 'Paper Missionary'
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What is Cedo?

• ?A ministry of WEC International
• ?A free evangelism paper
• ?From Portugal to the whole world
• ?Reaching out to the most remote places

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It contains

• ?Short evangelistic articles
• ?CEDO readers testimonies
• ?We publish 150,000 copies quarterly
• ?We send it to around 60 countries

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Main countries we send Cedo to
Portugal Cape Verde Guinea Bissau São
Tomé Angola Malawi Mozambique Brazil
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Why bother ?

• ?Jesus last commandment to His disciples was
• ?Preach the gospel to every creature
• ?Make disciples
• ?Baptize them in the name of the Father, Son and
  Holy Spirit

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In what way do we fulfil this commandment ?

• We send the CEDO paper to anyone who speaks
  Portuguese and asks for it
• We offer Bible courses to help people grow in
  faith and the knowledge of God
• We exchange correspondence with our readers and
  students, answering their questions, seeking to
  encourage them
• Our goal To bring hope to people where they are
  through the gospel of Jesus, through the messages
  printed in CEDO, helping them to come to a real
  relationship with Jesus

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Our Readers Write

• I receive the CEDOs and use them in evangelism
  through which people have accepted Jesus as their
  Saviour Pr. Jamil Brazil
• Having completed the Bible Correspondence Course
  we have all received our Diplomas and are
  grateful to CEDO Publications for providing this
  study of the Word of God A.R. - São Tomé
• I have distributed the CEDO papers and many have
  given their lives to Christ. Others, on reading
  the paper, have repented of their sins and felt
  stronger in their faith M.B. Angola
• Many people have received Jesus Christ as their
  personal Saviour due to this evangelistic
  literature. J.S.N. Mozambique

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And more

• I didnt cut the coupon out of the paper because
  I didnt want to lose the lovely words on the
  other side. It would have been like cutting my
  heart out! S.J.C - Angola
• If you would send us CEDO it would seem like a
  miracle. The teaching is very beneficial.
  S.R.E. Guinea Bissau
• In Angola CEDO is being used to win many people
  for Christ. Many times, when I lend my paper to
  my friends to read, they refuse to return it and
  I am left with nothing. F.N.M. - Angola

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Some sample editions of CEDO
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Bible Correspondence Course

• This has been a fundamental tool for the
  discipleship of our readers
• Pastors, church leaders and believers in general
  appreciate the Bible Courses
• We have all received our Diplomas and are
  grateful to CEDO Publications for providing this
  study of the Word of God A. R. - São Tomé

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Cedo Despatch Units (CDUs) in England

• CEDO is printed and distributed from England
• CDUs consist of individuals and groups who come
  together to wrap CEDO and send it out
• Each unit commits itself to contribute a certain
  amount, and send the number of CEDOs that best
  suits it
• This is an opportunity to be involved in world
  mission

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Missionary Journey to Mozambique 1999

• In 1999 a missionary journey was undertaken with
  the objective of making new contacts and
  gathering new local distributors of CEDO in
  different areas of Mozambique
• During the course of five weeks WEC missionary
  Joaquim do Couto and Rodrigo Bessa also
  encouraged and ministered to local pastors and
  their churches

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Missionary Journey to Mozambique 2005

• In 2005 another missionary expedition took place
  with the objective of teaching the leadership of
  many churches
• Joaquim do Couto led a team with five other
  Portuguese and Swiss Christian workers
• They also had time to counsel people and make new
  contacts for the distribution of CEDO

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Current Cedo Team

• At the moment there are two couples working in
  the CEDO ministry in the north of Portugal
  Joaquim and Susanne do Couto (L) and Paulo and
  Marta Bessa (R)?
• A WEC worker coordinates despatch in England
• Some volunteers help us on a quarterly basis

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Challenge

• If you have not yet found your place in the
  Masters harvest field, and your heart burns for
  mission, this could be your long awaited
  opportunity to serve
• Help CEDO, the paper missionary, reach those who
  live without Jesus. If you feel God is calling
  you to be a part of this ministry, please contact
  our Dispatch Co-ordinator

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Contact

• Mr Basil Aiken
• Cedo UK Despatch Co-ordinator
• SOON Ministries
• 44 Twyford Road
• Willington
• DERBY
• DE65 6BN
• Tel [phone]