Efata Ministries is a special ministry to the Deaf based in Lima, Peru.
A faith-based ministry, Efata depends on the prayer and financial support of individuals and churches to reach the Deaf with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Please feel free to browse this site to learn more about each part of this wonderful ministry of the Lord among the Deaf of Peru, South America and beyond.
Recent News from Efata
Meet Rebecca Houghton
We are excited to announce that our longtime friend and former missionary, Rebecca Houghton, has surrendered to come and help us minister in Efata! Here is the letter I wrote recommending her to pastors.
Dear Pastor:
I am writing you today to recommend to you missionary Rebecca Houghton. Rebecca is a servant whom I have known for almost 20 years. She worked for many years in Mexico and the United States. Rebecca came down to visit us during the month of May, 2008 and the Lord laid it on her heart to come and be a part of Efata Ministries to serve – reaching, discipling, and teaching hearing women and children for Christ.
Rebecca will be involved in many aspects of our ministry working with our ladies and children in soul-winning, discipleship and Christian womanhood. She is a talented pianist and music teacher with old-fashioned conservative music values and will minister in this vital area of music - playing the piano, singing and teaching music.
Being fluent in Spanish and with a basic knowledge of American Sign Language, she is a “puzzle piece” ready to be put in place! She will be able to learn more of the Peruvian signs and help out in other ways in our children’s home and school for the Deaf. God is so good, and we thank Him for this blessing.
I pray you will consider helping Rebecca in her move to Peru, and with monthly support. We know that God will use her in a great way.
If you have any questions, Please feel free to contact me at any time. For more information about Efata Ministries, please visit our web site at the address listed below. God bless you as you consider this choice servant of God.
Respectfully In Christ,
Joe Kotvas D.D.
Pastor/Missionary - Efata Ministries