STREET SKETCHBOARD…

Since 1986 Vince has been a story teller on the streets of cities and towns in many countries

Have you seen a crowd gather in the streets of your own town or city to hear someone talk about their faith in God? It’s quite a sight!

For my English -speaking friends, these photos were taken   on the seashore of St-Pierre Reunion Island where we live and minister. There were many people around the sketchboard today, some visibly touched as I told story after story about the love of God. It's an ongoing work and we are thrilled with the response. Thanks for your interest and support. http://www.espace-foi-sans-frontières.re/ and http://www.estermanministries.com/, vincent-esterman.eklablog.com

Since 1986 Vince has been a story teller on the streets of cities and towns in many countries including France, Australia, England, Norway, Sweden, Finland, USA, Poland.

The stories are full of theatre and pathos charming crowds with laughter and tears. “It’s a Dog’s life” reads one sketchboard title. The punch line is -  if you’re not happy with a life that looks like a dog’s hind leg, don’t let sleeping dogs lie, turn the DOG around and you have…GOD!

“Love me tender” is a heart-warming story about a young boy called Jojo and “Monkey Business” draws the parallel between human and animal characters.  God can turn goats into sheep. It’s a question of the heart.

Then there are the stories of shapes. “What do you see in a zig-zag,” – the crack in a broken heart or the pathway leading home?

Young people just love the number stories. “You’re a genius” reads the title. 123-45-67+89 = 100 = 98-76+54+3+21. You don’t have to be a genius to work life out. It’s just common sense - when you can’t control what’s happening to you, learn to trust the One who still has control.

People of all ages enjoy the stories and at the end want an invitation to a meeting. After all, what they heard made them feel so good and it did make such good sense.

In most cities and towns Vince needs council or police permission, sometimes he has to pay a nominal fee for a busking licence . Other times it’s just set up and go.

The stories can be told in various settings – streets, but also shopping malls, schools and fairs - anywhere people gather or pass by. When home in Adelaide, Vince works with his own paints and a big sketchboard. When on the road he has giant felt pens but needs the locals to provide a board and paper.

“Sharing the Gospel so People will Listen…and Respond!”

It’s not just the message but how it’s presented and, of course, getting response. Good Samaritans and inn-keepers working together to save the dying, this is the picture of evangelists and pastors working together to fulfill a God-given mission. In this book you will read about the kind of people God uses and the kind of church that wins people to Christ.

Stories from the Street”

The exciting adventures of an Aussie story-telling evangelist on the streets of Paris. Pulling in the crowds, dealing with the police and coping with the unexpected are all part of becoming “street-wise”. The breathtaking conversions make it all worthwhile. You just have to read the chapter “Opening People Up”.

“Miracle Conversions”

Traces the conversions to Christ in the New Testament and draws parallels with what is happening today. You’ll discover, as if for the very first time, what it is to go with the shepherd to look for a lost sheep or the excitement of being a “fisher of men”. This book will change the way you think.

HOT OFF THE PRESS « LIVING FOR JESUS » by Vince Esterman 

A course of 15 foundational Bible studies for

the Christian life.

The subjects covered include

SALVATION

WATER BAPTISM

THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD

THE BAPTISM WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT

DISCOVERING JESUS CHRIST

BUILDING A GOOD PRAYER LIFE

WHAT IS THE CHURCH ?

GROWING FAITH

PRAISE AND WORSHIP

SHARING YOUR FAITH

GIVING TO GOD’S WORK

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

WHY CHRISTIANS SHARE COMMUNION

GROWING IN CHRISTIAN MATURITY

Each lesson ends with questions to be answered by the reader . This is a work book for all those wanting to understand the Biblical basis of our faith.

Get your copy by contacting Vince Esterman directly at esterman.v@gmail.com

Individual copy : $7 + postage

Church orders for 10 or more $5 each + postage

CONTACT  US

For all inquiries about itineraries, ministry commitments and products please contact Vince Esterman directly by email at    

esterman.v@gmail.com

06 92 79 70 26

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  UPDATE ON THE BUS APPEAL - We’re not far from the goal now !

The figures speak for themselves.
Our target is $25,000 AUD. In just under two weeks we have received 17 gifts for a total of $21,900 AUD God is blessing this project !

MOMENTUM IS STARTING TO BUILD FOR THE 9 SEATER BUS APPEAL !Just 4 days into the appeal we have received 8 gifts totalling $7,800. A fantastic start !
Our target is 15,000 euros or $25,000. We’re well on the way !
To those who have sent a gift, thank you for your generous support !
Perhaps you could consider making a contribution to this fund for the purchase of a bus which will be a great help in the pioneering work Denise and I are doing on Reunion Island.
When there is a need, there is always in God’s economy, an answer to that need.
Thank you so much for prayerfully considering this request.God bless,Vince and Denise.
PS Regarding about the photo, the bus we will purchase will most probably NOT be a VW in the present climate !

REUNION ISLAND -ILE DE LA REUNION --

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM

VINCE AND DENISE ESTERMAN !
Dear friends and supporters of our ministry,
Our work on Reunion Island is progressing.
In recent months we have seen a number of new people attend our meetings and up to 10 people have given their lives to Christ.
We now run meetings in the capital St Denis in the north of the island, and in St Pierre in the south, with our Sunday service in the west.
We are still in the early phases of this church plant and are confronted with a number of pressing needs none more than musicians and worship leaders. I still lead the worship with my guitar at the ripe old age of 61 ! Where are all the young musicians ?!!
Another pressing need is TRANSPORT.
Many people simply don’t drive or don’t have cars. Whole families can’t come to church for lack of transport and each Sunday we arrive to church with a boot load of equipment and a car load of people.
IF WE HAD A NINE SEATER VEHICULE IT WOULD BE A GREAT HELP
So we are launching an appeal to raise sufficient funds for us to purchase a good quality vehicule. This is the first time we have made such an appeal in all these years of ministry, as far as we can remember.
Our target is 15,000 euros or $25,000 AUD
Gifts of any size would be gratefully received.Our ministry bank account details are the following :
From within Australia
National Australia Bank
ESTERMAN MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
BSB : 085-005
Account number: 754418913
From outside Australia
National Australia Bank
ESTERMAN MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
SWIFT bank code (BIC) : NATAAU3303M
IBAN: 085005754418913
Thank you so much for your help with this special project.
God bless,
Vince and Denise Pasteur Vincent Esterman
06 92 79 70 26
esterman.v@gmail.com

PARTNER WITH US

Should you wish to partner with us by making regular gifts to support the ongoing work of the ministry or make a one-off donation, please arrange a bank to bank transfer to the following ministry account in Australia

Name of bank                          National Australia Bank

Address of bank                        22 King William St. Adelaide SA 5000 Australia

Name of account:                       Esterman Ministries International Inc.

SWIFT (Bank code BIC)            NATAAU3305A

BSB   (Branch code)                  085-005

Account number                        75441 8913

There is also the possibility of making a donation by way of your PayPal account through our email address     esterman.v@gmail.com

We appreciate so much those who believe in what we are doing and who want to contribute financially to this work of championing the cause of the Gospel. Thank you and God bless you.