Reaching the City…

Through bringing the gospel to foster care children

As school has begun here in Los Angeles we had the blessing as a family to partner with a local agency that serves foster children in group homes within the San Gabriel Valley.  We helped unpack donations, count, organize, and recruit others to distribute school supplies to over 300 children from 8 local group homes.  These homes are for older children who have come from very traumatic, drug and alcohol situations and are now in the safety of a group home. As we packed up school supplies we had specific lists for each home as some homes had to have more caution (such as no sharp objects allowed) It was heartbreaking to think about what so many of these kids have been through.  But we are so thankful they are in a safe place now and pray they will experience the love of Jesus through others caring for them. We were thankful our whole family could serve together. 

 Please pray for these children.  Pray they would come to know the love of  Jesus through all the pain they have been through.  Please pray we would  continue to have opportunities to partner with others to reach the foster children here in Los Angeles with the Gospel. 

Reaching the City…

Through new churches reaching their communities!   

“What is this?” Kevin asked. “I have never seen a church out here before.” This past month we helped Epiphany Fellowship Los Angeles host a block party to reach out to their community!  Leading up to the weekend Joseph and Epiphany handed out 1200 water bottles in the  community inviting people to come. We reached out to the community known as “the jungles” where there is a large amount of gang activity and poverty. We saw about 100  people come out for the block party at the park in The Jungles and had many great conversations sharing about the Lord and inviting them to be a part the church. One man, Kevin, shared with Joseph how he was so surprised to see a church out there in the park instead of having the block party in a church location. It was a   wonderful day of showing God’s love to this community and welcoming them to the church. One praise is that Epiphany has recently added 7 new people to their core leadership team!  Please pray that the Lord would continue to grow this church plant reaching out to South Central Los Angeles!

Family Update!

The summer is ending and school is beginning for the kiddos once again. Many big changes as Daniel has started at a public High School, Luke has his driver’s permit, Jessica will be beginning Junior High and Aleeya is in PreK in a wonderful classroom that specializes with kids who have cochlear implants!  We have been so very thankful to have this summer to adjust as a family of 6 and care for Aleeya’s many medical needs.  We are so thankful for all the prayers for our family, finances to help with all the medical bills and the support we have received from so many.  Thank you!