FL!P & House of Prayer

One night at Bible study as we sat in a circle sharing stories of how God answers prayers a new prayer ministry was born.  We saw and heard how God moves….and wanted more! Instead of taking the reins and starting something ourselves we made way for a couple from our church to follow the burning in their hearts. They now fill houses throughout our neighborhood every week with people hungry to be with God. And God keeps answering their prayers.

Just last week I (Chad) was moved to tears seeing people standing with arms lifted high, kneeling, sitting, crying, laughing and really experiencing the goodness and faithfulness of God. Many homes do not have very large family rooms (if any), but somehow we have been able to fit 20-30 people in most of the homes. More first time visitors have been coming because they want to lift their needs before the Lord as well. The fellowship afterward is richer than we have experienced in any other setting. 

Francisco, the gentleman leading these times of prayer, is also in our one-year leadership intern program. He is being challenged to follow God wherever He calls. In this program (called FL!P: Fuente Leadership Intern Program) we work on forming godly character as well as training up the intern in competence for ministry. Francisco is working on the focus area of preaching and teaching the Word of God. This year we ask that you would please pray with us for Francisco.  That he would grow in intimacy with Jesus as well as his capacity to humbly serve others.   

Having our church visit one another’s homes during the week for prayer has also stirred up a group of women to open their homes for a time of sweet fellowship and study. While their children are away at school they can learn from the Word of God and from one another. We are seeing the ladies take more ownership of these groups – leading discussion and prayer times, being very hospitable and inviting their friends and neighbors to participate as well. 

There are so many other wonderful ways we are seeing our investment into people and into this neighborhood produce fruit. Many times we have seen practical needs met without us having to get involved – the church is aware and caring and engaged.  Worship has become a language of the heart. When we began, worship was such a foreign language, something people did because we told them it was important. Now worship is personal. Worship is something that is stirring in hearts and carried with them throughout their days. 

We are thankful for your prayers and financial support. Without that foundation we would not be able to build up these beautiful families and consequently they would not know Jesus and the power of gathering together in prayer, fellowship, study and worship. We pray that this month as we celebrate Thanksgiving you would know how grateful we are for you.  We also pray that you would be able to gather with others and share the love of Jesus and see His hand move in answering your prayers.