Change is in the air...

     In October of 1991, together with our two young children, ages 3 and 5, our family began an incredible journey called world missions. With God's help, we gathered the necessary monthly support budget, crisscrossing the Northwest Ministry Network telling about this newly opened area of the Soviet Union. Then, in June of 1993, we boarded an Aeroflot jet bound for Moscow, Russia. For the Assemblies of God, we were one of the first families to arrive to that fresh harvest field. It as a time of huge uncertainties and excitement.

     Those early years presented many challenges and some safety concerns. As a result of your faithful prayer, our family experienced life-saving miracles and we were privileged to carry an influential voice, speaking to the churches of Latvia and Russia. God blessed those early years, and even though we are just everyday people, God used us to found a Bible college, plant 13 churches, and serve our colleagues in missions as team leader for many years.

     God showered grace and mercy on our family and we were blessed to watch our children grow in life and faith one the mission field. Both, along with their families, now love and serve the Lord and are active in local churches.  

  The last few years Jill and I have been in Latvia focusing our efforts in mentoring, training and church planting. Eight months ago we plant our 13th church, which we call Factory-99 Church, in the capital city of Riga, Latvia. This church plant has been fabulous as we minister together with a super leadership team, constantly reaching non-church people, inviting them to discover faith in Christ, while also intentionally working to nourish and empower the ministry team.  

      As many of your know, often the Spirit of God nudges us towards change when we are situated directly in the midst of something that is really good. For us, that is exactly what is happening now. Surprisingly, we have been invited to serve as lead pastor in an entirely new mission field: Walla Walla, Washington! Sensing the leading of the Spirit of God and having a strong peace in our hearts, we have accepted this exciting challenge and are now, once again, in transition.

  October 31 will mar the conclusion of our relations ship with you, our long-time companions in prayer and finances, as well as with AGWM as appointed world missionaries, as we commence a new chapter in ministry. We are full of anticipation regarding this new journey and feel that God has uniquely prepared us for such a time as this.   
     

To you who have stood with us in missions, thank you is hardly adequate when we try to express how honored we are to have had you as partners over the past 25 years.      We could not have taught the hundred's of pastors, nor planted the many churches, or started an amazing Bible college without you! You have donated to lands you will not visit, reached people you have never met, fed people for whom you did not cook and trained pastors you will never hear preach. Best of all, you have reached literally thousands of people with the beautiful Good News of life and hope in Jesus Christ! You have stood with us and allowed us to serve on your behalf.      We are especially grateful to our families, who have allowed us to raise our kids so far away from home and have always supported us. We so appreciate our Northwest Ministry Network and all the churches and individuals who, through prayer and finances, have faithfully stood with us. Finally, we give thanks to the Assemblies of God World Missions department who provided the platform for us to serve for so many years.  With grateful hearts,  Terence and Jill Hall Pray Pray for the transition to a permanent pastor for Factory-99 Church. Pray for the Factory-99 Church Leadership Team to have an abundance of wisdom and continued anticipation for a great future. Pray for favor on us personally and also for wisdom as we deal with practical things such as moving our personal items. Pray for healthy growth of the new Christ-followers at Factory-99 Church. Pray for the 10-person missions team from Lake City Assembly of God in Medical Lake, WA, who will be ministering in Latvija October 7-15. We will host this super group as they will be the towns of Dobele, Riga and Jelgava, ministering to all ages! They hope to stir up faith in Christ and sow seeds of hope.

Change is in the air...

     In October of 1991, together with our two young children, ages 3 and 5, our family began an incredible journey called world missions. With God's help, we gathered the necessary monthly support budget, crisscrossing the Northwest Ministry Network telling about this newly opened area of the Soviet Union. Then, in June of 1993, we boarded an Aeroflot jet bound for Moscow, Russia. For the Assemblies of God, we were one of the first families to arrive to that fresh harvest field. It as a time of huge uncertainties and excitement.

     Those early years presented many challenges and some safety concerns. As a result of your faithful prayer, our family experienced life-saving miracles and we were privileged to carry an influential voice, speaking to the churches of Latvia and Russia. God blessed those early years, and even though we are just everyday people, God used us to found a Bible college, plant 13 churches, and serve our colleagues in missions as team leader for many years.

     God showered grace and mercy on our family and we were blessed to watch our children grow in life and faith one the mission field. Both, along with their families, now love and serve the Lord and are active in local churches.  

  The last few years Jill and I have been in Latvia focusing our efforts in mentoring, training and church planting. Eight months ago we plant our 13th church, which we call Factory-99 Church, in the capital city of Riga, Latvia. This church plant has been fabulous as we minister together with a super leadership team, constantly reaching non-church people, inviting them to discover faith in Christ, while also intentionally working to nourish and empower the ministry team.  

      As many of your know, often the Spirit of God nudges us towards change when we are situated directly in the midst of something that is really good. For us, that is exactly what is happening now. Surprisingly, we have been invited to serve as lead pastor in an entirely new mission field: Walla Walla, Washington! Sensing the leading of the Spirit of God and having a strong peace in our hearts, we have accepted this exciting challenge and are now, once again, in transition.

  October 31 will mar the conclusion of our relations ship with you, our long-time companions in prayer and finances, as well as with AGWM as appointed world missionaries, as we commence a new chapter in ministry. We are full of anticipation regarding this new journey and feel that God has uniquely prepared us for such a time as this.   
     

To you who have stood with us in missions, thank you is hardly adequate when we try to express how honored we are to have had you as partners over the past 25 years.      We could not have taught the hundred's of pastors, nor planted the many churches, or started an amazing Bible college without you! You have donated to lands you will not visit, reached people you have never met, fed people for whom you did not cook and trained pastors you will never hear preach. Best of all, you have reached literally thousands of people with the beautiful Good News of life and hope in Jesus Christ! You have stood with us and allowed us to serve on your behalf.      We are especially grateful to our families, who have allowed us to raise our kids so far away from home and have always supported us. We so appreciate our Northwest Ministry Network and all the churches and individuals who, through prayer and finances, have faithfully stood with us. Finally, we give thanks to the Assemblies of God World Missions department who provided the platform for us to serve for so many years.  With grateful hearts,  Terence and Jill Hall Pray Pray for the transition to a permanent pastor for Factory-99 Church. Pray for the Factory-99 Church Leadership Team to have an abundance of wisdom and continued anticipation for a great future. Pray for favor on us personally and also for wisdom as we deal with practical things such as moving our personal items. Pray for healthy growth of the new Christ-followers at Factory-99 Church. Pray for the 10-person missions team from Lake City Assembly of God in Medical Lake, WA, who will be ministering in Latvija October 7-15. We will host this super group as they will be the towns of Dobele, Riga and Jelgava, ministering to all ages! They hope to stir up faith in Christ and sow seeds of hope.

Change is in the air...

     In October of 1991, together with our two young children, ages 3 and 5, our family began an incredible journey called world missions. With God's help, we gathered the necessary monthly support budget, crisscrossing the Northwest Ministry Network telling about this newly opened area of the Soviet Union. Then, in June of 1993, we boarded an Aeroflot jet bound for Moscow, Russia. For the Assemblies of God, we were one of the first families to arrive to that fresh harvest field. It as a time of huge uncertainties and excitement.

     Those early years presented many challenges and some safety concerns. As a result of your faithful prayer, our family experienced life-saving miracles and we were privileged to carry an influential voice, speaking to the churches of Latvia and Russia. God blessed those early years, and even though we are just everyday people, God used us to found a Bible college, plant 13 churches, and serve our colleagues in missions as team leader for many years.

     God showered grace and mercy on our family and we were blessed to watch our children grow in life and faith one the mission field. Both, along with their families, now love and serve the Lord and are active in local churches.  

  The last few years Jill and I have been in Latvia focusing our efforts in mentoring, training and church planting. Eight months ago we plant our 13th church, which we call Factory-99 Church, in the capital city of Riga, Latvia. This church plant has been fabulous as we minister together with a super leadership team, constantly reaching non-church people, inviting them to discover faith in Christ, while also intentionally working to nourish and empower the ministry team.  

      As many of your know, often the Spirit of God nudges us towards change when we are situated directly in the midst of something that is really good. For us, that is exactly what is happening now. Surprisingly, we have been invited to serve as lead pastor in an entirely new mission field: Walla Walla, Washington! Sensing the leading of the Spirit of God and having a strong peace in our hearts, we have accepted this exciting challenge and are now, once again, in transition.

  October 31 will mar the conclusion of our relations ship with you, our long-time companions in prayer and finances, as well as with AGWM as appointed world missionaries, as we commence a new chapter in ministry. We are full of anticipation regarding this new journey and feel that God has uniquely prepared us for such a time as this.   
     

To you who have stood with us in missions, thank you is hardly adequate when we try to express how honored we are to have had you as partners over the past 25 years.      We could not have taught the hundred's of pastors, nor planted the many churches, or started an amazing Bible college without you! You have donated to lands you will not visit, reached people you have never met, fed people for whom you did not cook and trained pastors you will never hear preach. Best of all, you have reached literally thousands of people with the beautiful Good News of life and hope in Jesus Christ! You have stood with us and allowed us to serve on your behalf.      We are especially grateful to our families, who have allowed us to raise our kids so far away from home and have always supported us. We so appreciate our Northwest Ministry Network and all the churches and individuals who, through prayer and finances, have faithfully stood with us. Finally, we give thanks to the Assemblies of God World Missions department who provided the platform for us to serve for so many years.  With grateful hearts,  Terence and Jill Hall Pray Pray for the transition to a permanent pastor for Factory-99 Church. Pray for the Factory-99 Church Leadership Team to have an abundance of wisdom and continued anticipation for a great future. Pray for favor on us personally and also for wisdom as we deal with practical things such as moving our personal items. Pray for healthy growth of the new Christ-followers at Factory-99 Church. Pray for the 10-person missions team from Lake City Assembly of God in Medical Lake, WA, who will be ministering in Latvija October 7-15. We will host this super group as they will be the towns of Dobele, Riga and Jelgava, ministering to all ages! They hope to stir up faith in Christ and sow seeds of hope.

NOTHING SPIRITUAL ABOUT CROISSANTS

How much money have I spent in this coffee shop during the last 10-months? My favorite coffee hangout, Index Cafe, which is at the entrance of Old Town, Riga, should thank me. How many cups of their coffee have I consumed, down to the last tasty drop? How many hours have I sat behind their scratched up tables?

Those answers may be difficult to come by - no real records. However, the better question would be, how many lives have been affected as I visited with friends about eternal matters? In those hours of conversations about ministry, mission, and life, how many seeds were planted?


Some things in life have no accurate price tag. The time spent with a child playing catch in the backyard or coloring at the kitchen counter. The conversation that happens as you leisurely walk in the park with your next door neighbor. At times, the value of those conversations do not show up for months or years. Seeds take time. The bigger the tree the deeper the roots.


So, here I am again at Index Cafe at my window seat that looks out over the busy street, ready to drink another cup of coffee for the Lord. Tea for the soul. Croissant for the... wait, the croissant is for me, nothing spiritual about croissants. Soon my coffee guest will arrive and we will begin our discussion about life's journey and God's desire to walk with us, guiding our steps along the way. I love taking time for coffee as long as it has purpose and nothing is more important than investing in someone's life.

Today, try to take time to speak into someone's life. To give a cup of cold water in Christ's name, or cappuccino as the case may be. There can be eternal value for those moments. Oh, and don't forget the croissant! 

Please stop by our webpage [www.99andone.com]for up todate information on our ministry and how to help us in prayer and finances. Also, let us know how we can pray for you. We walk and serve together in Christ.

I Really Don't Want to Go to Church!

I grew up believing in healing.

My parents served as pastors all my life until the moment they entered heaven. Both Mom and Dad fully believed in Divine healing. They personally experienced it as well as the many others they prayed with during their 50-+year-long ministry journey. You could say, our entire family believes in healing as a result of their faith.

Once, during my rebellious teenage years, I wanted to stay home from Sunday's church service; so I put on my best acting clothes and clearly told Mom and Dad that I did not feel well that day and needed to stay home and rest. I coughed at the right time and rubbed my temples to illustrate the suffering I was going through. Feeling quite proud of my acting ability, I quietly waited for them to acquiesce. Without missing a beat, together they replied with enthusiasm, "Great! Today is Sunday! During church service, we will have you come to the front, anoint you with oil, and pray for God to heal you!" Needless to say, I went to church.

That was simply how they lived and what they believed. God heals.

Throughout Scripture we are shown time and again how God provides for healing. In Luke 5:12-16, Jesus healed a man suffering with leprosy. This was a quite the miracle, considering the devastating disease leprosy is. However, what I find more exciting than the miracle of healing itself, is the attitude of Jesus regarding this healing.

The leper came to Jesus with a 9-word request: "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." It was as is if he was saying, 'If you really have this ability, and if you really are who you say you are, then you could grant me deliverance from this anguishing affliction, where my body parts are falling off...' Without hesitation Jesus answered him, "Why, of course I can. No problem. Be healed!" His desire and ability to provide the impossible miracle this man needed was never in doubt.

For every sickness, I believe the Lord's desire is the same, "Why, of course I can heal you. No problem. Be healed!"

The Bible is full of Scriptures about healing, both in promise and testimony. As an example, read Luke's 18 recorded accounts of healing to get a glimpse. Here is where you can find Luke's references to healing:

Luke 1:64          4:31-37          4:38-39          5:12-13          5:15             5:24             6:18-19
7:10                   7:14-15          8:32-33          8:43-44          8:50-55        9:6               9:42-43
13:12                 17:14             18:42-43        22:51 

You also can find many important examples of healing in the Bible at the following web site - 

Eurasia Northwest Healing Scriptures

If you need healing, don't wait, just ask Jesus to heal you right now. I believe His response will be, "Why, of course I can heal you. No problem. Be healed!"

Faith of My Fathers

Faith of my fathers.  

Have you ever wondered what that statement actually means? As I understand it, each and every generation walk to their own drum and their beat is a little different than the beat before it. Growing up in the 60's-70's, what was acceptable to me was not acceptable to my father.  Today, what my son finds enjoyable I may not and so it goes from generation to generation.  Every once in a while you find a old, "young-at-heart" soul that seems to transcend the generational challenges, but that is the exception rather than the rule. 

From time to time I hear expressions like, "Old Fashioned" or "Old Timer". Growing up as a little tike on a country farm near the small town of Eden Valley, Minnesota, I often sat on milk cans and listened as my grandfather visited with other grandfathers. To me, these farmers were the "Old Timers", the term was designed for them.  Many late afternoons, after back breaking work in the fields, before milking the cows, they would sit and chat.  As I remember, much of their conversations evolved around how fast the world was changing.  There was the invention of the audio cassette followed by the U.S. Postal Service developing a thing called zip codes for every location across America. How will we ever keep all those numbers straight. And who could forget, the invention of permanent-press fabric! "Times we're a changing", they said. I wonder what they would say today if they were still alive?

These type of changes focus on the "ways" of life. That is the constant challenge. The "ways" are always changing.  Year after year, month after month or even by the attosecond today. I think that is the latest record for controllable time measurement. The "ways" of life change fast and constantly. A simple example of how fast things change, look at the evolution of the cell phone and how our life dependens on it. How can we live if we do not log onto our FaceBook account every few hours to see what our friends are doing?

So, I understand the cultural changes that come with the "ways" of life.  It is the "whys" of life, the core reason for life that stays close to the same. It is in this I share the faith of my fathers and value their "whys" of life. Their faith. When an old hymn plays during a Sunday morning church service, I can listen and enjoy the words as a clear message of faith is presented, in essence, the faith of my father. So, in this little blog, I want to express thanks for the faith of my fathers.

My dad, Larry Hall, passed away in 1991. Dad was a wonderful minister, pastor and most importantly, a loving father. He strongly believed in the truth of the Bible. Never doubted it.  He believed Jesus would return again for a pure, redeemed and Holy bride. Never doubted it. He believed in heaven and hell. Heaven for believers and hell for sinners. Never doubted it. He faithfully trusted in God's provision through his life.  I can believe in this "Faith of my fathers."

I am now the 57 year old father with children and grand children.  I know we will see the "ways" of life from different eyes, different generations, but I fully want them to walk in agreement with me on the "whys" of life. I want them to believe in the faith of their father. Although their faith must begin with them, a personal faith, may my influence help them on that journey.  Because...

I believe in the Bible,

Never doubted it.

I believe in Jesus and his soon return,

Never doubted it.

I believe in heaven and hell,

Never doubted it.

I believe int he faith of my fathers,

Never doubted it.

Dream, Develop, Deliver

Last year, in more than 100 churches, yes, 100 churches, Jill and I shared a DREAM for Latvia.  We were honored, when invited, to share what we felt God placed on our heart for the next four years.  40,000 miles later, give or take a few along with tired bottoms, the day arrived, August 6th we flew to Latvija with the DREAM.

Having a DREAM is one thing, developing it is altogether different.  Once we arrived, the short-term goals were to find an apartment, get long-term visas, purchase a car and re-connect with leaders, pastors and friends from a dozen years ago. Somewhat of a large task in its own.  However, quickly, and I mean quickly, things began to fall into place.

Each Sunday we visited churches we planted or where students we trained serve as pastors.  I would like to point out, this process was very fun.  We enjoyed hugs, meals, good conversations and memories from the past.  It was exciting to see God moving in the lives of so many. Each week the list of those we re-connected with grew.  It was not long before we clearly saw how the Lord DEVELOPED our steps.

By the second week, we found our new/old apartment. It is new to us and the perfect location for the capital city of Riga, yet the building itself is over 130 years old. We moved in and already, this place feels like our home.  Since moving in 14 guests have joined us for meals and 6 stayed over night for a total of 16-nights.  Bottom line, we believe God gave us this apartment to use for ministry and are thrilled every time a person comes through our door as a guest. In January, we hope to start a home group for unbelievers were the weekly discussion is on, "Who is Jesus to you?" 

During week three, we purchased our new Speed the Light vehicle (STL is an Assemblies of God program where youth raise money to purchase vehicles for missionaries, pretty cool), we also scheduled a meeting with the immigration department.  Both big events. 

Our STL car, a 2014 Kia 4-wheel drive, automatic Sportage along with the visa process are important events.  Without a vehicle, we are limited on where we can go and who we can help.  Our first month here, The Baltic School of Ministry blessed us with their van to use but once their fall season began, the school needed it.  Since purchasing our Sportage we have traveled across Latvija ministering and visiting with pastors.

Visas always seem to be a challenge for missions, and here, although much more favorable than many places, still not a guarantee that you will receive them. We met with the officials, turned in our papers and a few weeks after, received our long-term visas. Everyone we met with were friendly and kind. We even receive 10-year drivers licenses the same day. Each step of the journey God prepared.

However, as great as all that is, the big DREAM, the one I shared to thousands of believers across the states still needed to be developed. The big DREAM is to reach unbelievers, non-churched and help them discover Jesus, disciple and train them and release them to minister. Thousands upon thousands are waiting to hear, the DREAM is to reach them. With that in mind, the DEVELOP part of the DREAM is forming daily.  

January, 2015 the DELIVERY stage begins: working weekly with 4 groups, each with 6 believers from three regions with one common desire, see the country reached for Christ.  Nation changers.  And, this spring, we believe, there will be great rejoicing in heaven as people turn their hearts to Christ.  The next 6 to 8 months are going to be very exciting. This is part of the DELIVERY.




Many of you have been an important part of this DREAM and without you, it would not be possible. Thanks for your prayers, they prepare the way. Thanks for your giving, we are able to do what God calls us to do.  Thanks for your encouragement, it blesses us. 

Thank you for dreaming with us!

If you have any prayer needs, please let us know. Just as you support us in prayer, we want to pray for you.  We are in this together: 'One plants, one waters but God gives the increase.'

God bless you and remember: Dream, develop and deliver!

My glasses are lost!

I am amazed at how much time we spend in our short lifes existence, lost. (Lost: having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity).  

It happens when we are invited to dinner at a new friends home at 6:00 and it is now 7:16 and we have no idea where we are, lost. Looking for keys or glasses under every pillow and cushion in the house, lost. Trying to remember the name of the person who just introduced themselves to you, lost. Searching for the new puppy that has wondered away from your over playful kids, lost. Direction or lack thereof seems to be an ongoing need for most of us human beings. 

Of course, many of 

those of the male decent, will never acknowledge the fact that we are lost. Although truly lost, we drive miles out of the way to prove after a thousand hours, crying kids, silence in the front seat of our overfull SUV and numerous gallons of extra premium gas burned up, we knew where we were going all the time. We just chose to take the scenic route.

Ya, right!

Without direction, we are lost!

As I think about our direction, I understand why God gives the assurance if we follow Him, of His guidance through the twists and turns of life. He made us and knows how prone we are to get lost. So, with our innate ability to get lost, God offers guidance. It is His own internal GPS he provides though the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.  Both John 16:13 and Romans 8:14 point this out. It is the Spirit that will guide us into all truth and will lead us. Thanks God.

Speed The Light: Assemblies of God Youth program that raises funds
for Missionaries overseas vehicles.  Thanks, STL!

Jill and I arrived in Riga, Latvija August 7. We truly needed God to direct our steps. Although we lived here for a number of years, it was a long time ago. Things change. People come and go. New laws, leaders and challenges. So, our request in letters and church visits was for the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we returned to this part of the world. And He has.

Waze GPS App

It was 43 days ago our plane landed in Riga. Since then, we found and rented our apartment, purchased a new Speed The Light 4-wheel drive, Kia Sportage, turned our long-term visa requests into the immigration department, met with over 20 pastors and former students, entertained eight guests in our apartment and taught a few classes at the Baltic School of Ministry. God’s direction was and is everything to our successful journey here both now and in the season ahead.

Our new apartment: 10/20 Kalpaka bulvaris, Riga, Latvija

For those who have prayed for us, thanks! We are greatly blessed through those prayers. Keep them up. In the next months, we hope to begin teaching/training for new home-group-evangelism starts, we will teach 2-classes each week at the Baltic School of Ministry, teach a 32-hour MA class in at the Seminary in Moscow and preach in many churches along the way. Direction and guidance from God is vital.

Are you searching for some direction? Is there a feeling of being lost? If we can help you through prayer, please write us. We are honored to lift up your needs as well and we know God will answer!

Here is my suggestion: keep walking by faith and trust God to “lead your steps”. Enjoy the journey!

Exciting Journey

Not all journeys in life are thrilling.  Sometimes it seems the miles never end.

When I was a child, my family would go on vacation to some location that seemed to require driving 1000's of miles across the nation with six of us in a fully packed four-door sedan.  As the youngest, I was always stuck in the middle with the least amount of space.  My pillow was a shoulder of one of my siblings and rode the hump that went through the middle of the floor, fighting for foot space the entire way.

To many, that is the journey of life.  Miles and miles of travel stuck in the middle of society fighting for floor space.  Is this the journey we are called to?  Is this why we were created?  

The Bible gives us some insight into this area when it states, "The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way (Psalms 37:23, ESV)." For the Christian who follows God's plan, the journey through life is challenging, every-changing and exciting.  Not only is it good for us to keep God's road map handy, we get to invite others to join us in our gospel wagon.  The more the merrier!

August 6, Jill and I began our fifth 4-year term in missions.  Our journey has been anything but dull.  Sometimes strange, but never dull.  This route has taken us through dozens of countries to teach or preach 1000's of times.  Over 100 of those we taught have planted new churches, started re-hab centers, began children's ministries and, in their own way, followed the journey God called them to walk.  Altogether, only God knows the number of people invited into their "gospel wagons" who are now following Jesus.  It has been special.

So, here we are, starting this fifth term in the country we began in in 1993, Latvia.  Where will this journey take us?  What roads will we follow? Who will join us in our vehicle?  I do not have those answers yet but I know our steps will be established by the LORD.  That is all I need to know.  Follow God and He will direct our path.  We begin each day with personal devotion time with God: read His Word, pray,  listen then expect. This is the only way to keep on the right road.  With so many choices out there, we need to listen closely to our navigator and that requires daily and even constant communication.

If you are struggling with your journey, pull over for a moment, quiet your heart as the world rushes by and pray: "God I need your guidance not only for me but those who you want to direct me to along the way. I listen for your voice. Guide me through your Word and help me help others."

May God bless you as you go.  If you want to contact us to pray with you, please email me at terence65@gmail.com .  We are honored to pray with you and walk alongside you in your journey of faith.  May God bless you!

Pictures, Top to Bottom: 

1) Flying out of Spokane Airport, August 6, 2014

2) Mount Rushmore, Summer, 2014

3) With good friend, Linsey from our 2013 Russia/North Point Team

4) Terence preaching for a crusade in Russia

5) Old Town Riga, Latvija

6) Jill and I close to our Riga apartment enjoying a cup of coffee