Today’s Challenge: Write a letter to a prison inmate.
Prayer Target: Continual desire, passion and hunger for more of God
Today’sReading: Mark 2:1-5. “They brought a paraplegic to him, carried by four men.”
STRETCHER BEARER: A person who carries one end of a stretcher.
Today the call is going out for someone to stand in the gap! VOSD Ladies have answered that call during these last 20 days and NOW we are those stretcher bearer’s for others.
Today we want to acknowledge our stretcher bearer’s:
“Where to begin…I have many people to thank. First my personal Lord and Savior, my two beautiful boys and my little sister Destiny. There’s something about those who believe in you and encourage you that God REALLY does have a Purpose for your life. I felt loved and encouraged from the Gomez Family, Sister Ana, for discipling me, Sister Georgina for inspiring me and many more. - Angelica Deanda, Kidz Gang Destiny Shaper 
“I appreciate my mom and dad so much because they work so hard for me and my brother’s and sisters to have a better life then they had. They provide everything we need like groceries, school supplies, clothes, and more. One day I’ll be able to bless them back because they’ve been a blessing to me.” – Joclyn Del Rosario, Gang Girl 12 years old
I am truley grateful for my mom & dad. They prayed me in. My sister, who always lived by example how a TRUE Christian should live. My brother who NEVER gave up on me. My Aunt Kathy Heredia who discipled me to be a Passionate person. And my pastors, Pastor Al & Georgina Valdez, they invested in my life in 2004 at the UTC and never knew God would bring me to their City. And last but not least, my husband, Pastor Aldo Arguello, thanks babe for just being you, because you are incrediable! xoxo.” - Charlene Arguello, New Comers
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE tonight at 7pm Dress Your BEST!
For information on who & how to write a letter to an inmate, please email Sister Romie at romievc@sbcglobal.net
April 22nd, 2011 at 7:27 am
Video was touching when the gates closed. I remember being so lost and those gates closing behind me. Afraid and hopeless not knowing what would become of my life. Thank God he had a plan for me! He rescued me at 19 and gave me a reason to live. There are so many more behind those closed doors crying out, wondering why they were created, in need of our Savior. I thank my mom who followed me with God’s love to Juvenille Hall, girls homes, the county jail, and my last stop THE WOMEN’S HOME!
April 22nd, 2011 at 8:33 am
Powerful, impacting video!!! Love the praying mother. Lord always continue to use our ministry to reach the lost and hurting especially those whom find themselves in jail and feeling lonely, that we may be those arms that bring comfort to them and would continue to be that light house for them. The lighthouse that you’ve called us to be. Beautiful to see my daughter being used, love it, thanks Charlene for taking her under your wing.
April 22nd, 2011 at 8:37 am
Love it! You brought it! You communicated with clarity and passion, expressed every ounce of your love for the city. Thank you ladies!
April 22nd, 2011 at 9:12 am
I LOVE my JESUS & CITY!!!!
April 22nd, 2011 at 11:00 am
Tried emailing an inmate- having challenges. Gonna do it as soon as I get home.
Tonight is gonna be AWESOME! What Jesus has done for us is REAL love in ACTION!
Communion tonight-let’s stop and remember!
April 22nd, 2011 at 2:26 pm
When we went to the Jail to film this, it reminded that no matter how low in the ground a prison or jail maybe, I am talking 5 or so stories under ground, Nothing is to impossible for God. God saves souls behind those walls. Always has and always will…
April 22nd, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Just emailed an inmate. It is so easy! Hope you all get a chance to share God’s love with an inmate today!
See ya tonight!