Just One Coal Will Start A Fire

“I have never finished reading a book before,” shared Francisco, “and now I’m starting my fifth book in five months!” His mouth was cracked into a small grin and his eyes wide and twinkling showed the awe of this new accomplishment. Francisco, a man in his 50’s, has finally taken some steps towards the calling God has on his life.  He just led his first conference too – another big first.  He taught three sessions. We were there every step of the way to guide him, watch him be stretched and cheer him on. 

The preparation behind-the-scenes has been constant: weekly mentoring meetings, Bible memorization, fasting several times a week and much more.  At the end of the year not only will he have read 12 books, but all 66 books of the Bible too. It took us a month and a half to work on those 3 sessions he taught, but next time he will need less guidance. Now we are working on his first sermon. Francisco is so thankful for this push, this opportunity to pursue and be guided in something that a year ago seemed like only a dream. Please lift him up in prayer. Pray that God would continue to work on his character through this process. 

Last month we also had our first-ever men’s meeting.  Since we began ministering in South Central Los Angeles over 5 years ago we have been praying for the men to rise-up in this community and in our church.  This is a huge prayer need.  There are a lot of strongholds, yet we know God has great plans. We saw a great glimmer of these plans as we came together in prayer, the Word and fellowship. It takes just a small, hot coal to start a large fire – we desire to be that coal for our community and families.

We are positioned to train-up numerous leaders in the city so that more people can hear the gospel.  So that more disciples can be trained and matured.  And so that more churches can be planted throughout the city and world.  Please pray with us this month as we continue to work with Francisco and look for others that God has been calling.  Others that nobody has yet taken the time and effort to come alongside of and encourage and shape and release.  This is our passion. 

As it is the month of love and friendship we will have a special teaching time on marriage and family.  We have also been working with some couples through the pre-marital or tune-up phases of marriage.  Please continue to keep these times of teaching, counseling, and life-on-life mentoring in your prayers. 

Your prayers and financial support make every bit of difference in enabling us to do what we are doing.  Thank you!

May God bless you and keep you strong and close to Him this month and always,

Chad, Fabiola, Rebecca, Justice and Beniah