I have recently had another operation, and I met an elderly woman where i live two weeks ago, I just found out that she will be undergoing an operation in two weeks. I have started to call her, and if she needs something i will be there for her, just as i would pray that someone would be there for me when im im pain. i plan to help take her places if needed.
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Mary |
September 21, 2006
My name is Mariluz, I was born to two parents that did not want me, and put me into an adoption home, at the age of 6 months old. There I stayed till I reached five years old. Feeling unloved, and unwanted. At the age of five a couple adopted my brother and I. My new mother drank heavily, and was also taking pills for some other emotional problem she was having. After years of feeling unloved there, being hit, emotionally abused, raped by my sister’s friend. I ran away at age 16, I Stayed far away. I lived to stay alive. I had to be in control now of everything, if not I would surley lose control over my life. I did not know God, no one ever told me God loves you. Then i would not have believed it, If only I knew . At age 18, I married into an Italian Mafia family, drugs and all kinds of things God would definitley not approve of. I had to sneak out of that marriage with the help of a friend, once your in the “family” you have to stay in the family. So I ran away again. I then became a dancer . Two years have passed, I met my future husband, He takes me out of that job. We both decided that I would stay home and raise the children. Who else could do it better than me? Twelve years passed, wonderful times, then my husband says to me, lets move to my country Puerto rico. I do not speak the language, I say sure, he has been a wonderful husband to me, so we move, kids and all. Now i did not realize that I still had that controlling issue, things had to be done my way or not at all. I mean in everything, there was no give. if it was not done the way i wanted, there was hell to pay and then some. I also was very angry, I always told my husband I do not know why I am so angry and controlling. From the beggining of the move to Puerto Rico till up to the eleventh year there, it was horrible, fighting, no jobs there, arguing, more on my part than his, although I will say he has had his moments too. My son almost died there of a botched operation, my daughter almost died there of kidney problems. Back then I never really prayed . Hey I felt unloved, why should I? but something told me to (pray), I did many times and the lord helped both my children through this rough time. Now I started thinking hey I think there might be something to all of this, now in our eleventh year in Puerto Rico, we have been married for 22 years by now, my husband looks at me one night and says ( I do not love you anymore, im leaving). I looked at him and thought 24 years with this man and being faithful, I must not be worthy of anything. All the pain, all the hurt of my past came flooding in, Betryayal, abandonment. More importantly (I am not in control). So he left me and my two kids for two years. I felt he found someone who could show him love. I realized I did not, and really could not. I was controlling him and everyone around me. One night as I was on my bedroom floor alone, crying feeling stripped of everything, of who I thought I was, feeling not in control, I prayed “JESUS” I cannot do this alone, I need you, I give up! Help me, if not I will surely die I felt. The lord helped me through that awful time. I told god if you can get me to florida, I will start to go to church. He got me there. When I arrived there, I met a lady named shiela who invited me to Church in the Son. I started going, I met some wonderful people. God, I was angry at the world, Everyone told me to go on an Encounter, I finally did , when I was there I gave my sins , all my hurt to god, I felt as though that heavy feeling I felt all those years were lifted, when I came back I felt as though I was floating. That sunday I was baptised. My children told me I seemed diffrent, My daughter said I want the old mom back, this was all new to her. I did not need to be in control anymore, (God was). And I was ok with that. By this time i have been seperated from my husband for 2 years, One week later there was a knock on my door, no one answered, another knock, no one answered, I opened the door, and my husband who left me two years earlier was on his knees with a dozen roses, with tears in his eyes and begged forgiveness with the neighbors looking on. I was amazed, now, it took some work, but out relationship now is better and more loving than all the 24 years we lived together. My lesson in all of this, The lord is number one, not my husband, you see, I put my husband on a pedastill, not the lord. I forgot about him. The lord is in control of my life, not me, or anyone else. I learned to be more humble. I learned to love again. The lord loves me. Now as Joyce Myer use to say, Im not where I want to be, but thank god im not where i used to be. As hard as my lesson was to learn, i would go thru it all again, it will never be forgotten.
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Mary |
September 21, 2006
Hi,
My name is Rosa, I’m in Daly Benitez’ cell. A few weeks ago, during cell, we went ahead and walked around her neighborhood and prayed quietly, to ourselves. I just wanted to share how empowering it was to pray as a group. I shared with my leader and the ladies in cell that I felt like a soldier, suited up, and ready to take the enemy out. As we walked, I declared every home that we walked by a family for Jesus. I was able to pray so boldly, and I felt so strong afterwards.
Not only did this prayer walk help in winning a neighborhood for Christ, but it was an amazing Spiritual experience for me. I felt the Holy Spirit with me, and it helped me in being bolder gave me the power to speak to the enemy with authority.
A cell-sister and I have talked about doing the prayer walk in her neighborhood and mine. I am looking forward to the harvest! Thank you, Church in The Son, for being there and teaching me how wonderful life can be when I put Jesus first!
God bless you all!
Rosa M.
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Rosa M. |
September 21, 2006
Hi, My name is Chris White, I am one of those young adults that knows alot about the internet, and there is a site on the web called myspace and many of all ages use this site everyday, to keep in touch with one another, chat, check out each others page, etc. so what i choose to do was to use this site as an outreach for lost souls and for those who need help, i post my life and events as i walk closer to god have an area for Testimony for others that wish to share. I am just starting it off but i am sure it will reach many, and if anyone knows about this and would like to share there Testimony please do so on my myspace page ( user name:CDubb or search it by my name chris white or my email ctyronewhite@yahoo.com. Thank you 1 Luv 1 God God Bless
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Chris White |
September 21, 2006
I just came from Publix,which was a divine appt. from God.. I began to causally talk with a young girl who was behind the register….she told me that she was a senior at AHS…I said oh.. how cool is that.. Could I have taught you at PLMS? Then I asked her if she is plugged into a church youth group…. She said yes…THEN>>> I looked over to the bag boy who was her boyfriend and ask him… “so you go with her right?” He proudly told me that he was an agnostic” I looked into his eyes like I was his mother.. and began to tell him that God has not forgotten him, that God loves him, and that all of his past hurts where not caused by God… he WAS MOVED!!!! Being caught up in the moment… I did not realize that the whole shopping line was hearing me proclaim the Lord…. I told all of them Jesus is real Hell is real… I want you all to know that YOU must make a decision soon… he is coming back… WOW!! LOng -story -short, The boy took my # and they will call…. God is so good….
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Crystal |
September 24, 2006
On Friday, 3D vision began to take hold. Daria, Dianne and Donna began their day by attending a Toastmasters meeting, giving prayer support to Daria’s husband, Allen, who was giving a speech on abortion. At least we thought that was why we were there. During the speeches, the Lord put it on our hearts to speak to one of the ladies who had given a speech and had shared some personal thoughts which included God speaking to her. Afterward, we were able to share what God’s Word says about her and planted some seed for her to take, as she was moving out of the country. We felt good about that. There wasn’t much in the way of breakfast and afterward, we decided to have breakfast at the hotel and fellowship. By the time we left, it was late morning and they were setting up for lunch.
Also, in front of the hotel were rocking chairs. As we passed in front of them on the way to the parking lot, I thought that we should sit in them for a few minutes and rock. We sat down, started rocking and soon we were laughing, as we were full of joy. Two ladies who were coming in to have lunch stopped to chat-they wanted to know what was so funny! We chit-chatted with them awhile, told them about the love of God, and very soon we realized that this entire episode was a divine appointment. One of the ladies worked for a non-profit where I had been a board member, so it was as if we were old friends as we discussed some of them. Meanwhile, the other woman, who was her cousin, kept pressing us and said ” Really, I want to know what was so funny!”
We decided to tell them about the love of Jesus and the joy of the Lord. They told us some of their story and were in a seeking mode, especially the curious one. We exchanged phone numbers and we were invited to come to their home sometime, which we plan to do. We invited them to church, but they weren’t quite ready to take this step. Karen, who was so inquisitive and open, did allow us to pray with her and did say she felt more peaceful afterward.
We left knowing that we had truly been set up to be used in a most unusual way. I think we will all remember this day every time we see a row of rocking chairs. God rocks!!
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Dianne |
September 25, 2006
I was driving from my home to my job when my car stalled out and stopped. I was on 436 and Montgomery Rd in Altamonte. I at there almost at the light wondering what i was going to do. So i picked up the phone and called one of my friends for help. I then called my cell leader who said,”Z this is a divine appointment, let God work.” So i hung up the phone and began to think, Lord what is divine about this? I then got out of my car, so that other drivers wouldn’t come behind my car. Just then a black truck came up and this tall gentleman came out and said,”Hey you go to Church in the Son!I know you.” I said,” yes i do but i have never met you before.” He then procedes to ask me if i needed help and asked if he could move my car.I said sure. I then tried to turn the car on and it WORKED! I drove it off to a nearby parking lot, where this man followed. I thanked him and shook his hand. He said he hadn’t been to church in a long time!!!! So i thanked him and i told him it was never to long or too late and that Jesus loved him. He smiled and drove off. I know he’ll come soon.Thank you Jesus!
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ZZ |
September 26, 2006
A group of us went to see “One Night With the King” the story of Queen Esther. At the end of the movie, we realized that my son lost his shoe so we had to get one of the attendants to help us find it with his flashlight. And in the midst of that, God led us to witness to a young man who worked for the movie theater. William is going to follow up with him, and we believe we will see him at CITS very soon!
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Jevon Bolden |
October 16, 2006
I have another funny idea/story to share about seed planting and watering. It’s just something to do to get someone thinking about God’s place in their lives. Will and I were out and needed to get some gas. I had some of those “1,000,000-dollar-bill” tracks that have the gospel message in small words around the edges. I gave one to Will to give to the guy inside the store. I told him to go up to the register and nonchalantly say to the guy, “Yeah, uh, I would like to get a $1,000,000 on pump three.” I thought it was pretty funny. Anyway so Will did just that when he went in to pay. The cashier guy thought it was so funny that he asked if he could keep it. We believe that more will come of that meeting, but this is just an idea to break the ice of religion and show the warm-hearted, good natured, fun side of the God of our salvation. Amen!
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Jevon Bolden |
October 16, 2006
We just finished cell tonight… It was different.. different in a very good way… about 17 ladies went to longwood starbucks plaza. Began to share, laugh and shine the love of God… 12 people..we introduced to the love of God! 12 peoples lives will be changed…. They are excited about the God in us… They are curious… “Why do these people have so much Joy?” They needed us…We were transparent and they responded… Praise God…They will be changed….
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Crystal |
October 16, 2006
Ohh.my Goodness… Here it goes… I just lead a telemarketer to God… Can you all believe that?? After about twenty long monotone questions… I interrupted him and said… Can I ask you one? Is Jesus the Lord of your life??? He said, “no..as a child He was, but I am away from him” I asked him right there in that moment…and He proclaimed Jesus as his savior over the phone!!… He gave Jeff his e-mail address… We will encourge him in his new life…..Ps. A girl got saved tonight at cell and filled with the Holy spirit … Praise HIM!!Take that Satan!!..2 down and a million to go.. LOL
I have recently had another operation, and I met an elderly woman where i live two weeks ago, I just found out that she will be undergoing an operation in two weeks. I have started to call her, and if she needs something i will be there for her, just as i would pray that someone would be there for me when im im pain. i plan to help take her places if needed.
My name is Mariluz, I was born to two parents that did not want me, and put me into an adoption home, at the age of 6 months old. There I stayed till I reached five years old. Feeling unloved, and unwanted. At the age of five a couple adopted my brother and I. My new mother drank heavily, and was also taking pills for some other emotional problem she was having. After years of feeling unloved there, being hit, emotionally abused, raped by my sister’s friend. I ran away at age 16, I Stayed far away. I lived to stay alive. I had to be in control now of everything, if not I would surley lose control over my life. I did not know God, no one ever told me God loves you. Then i would not have believed it, If only I knew . At age 18, I married into an Italian Mafia family, drugs and all kinds of things God would definitley not approve of. I had to sneak out of that marriage with the help of a friend, once your in the “family” you have to stay in the family. So I ran away again. I then became a dancer . Two years have passed, I met my future husband, He takes me out of that job. We both decided that I would stay home and raise the children. Who else could do it better than me? Twelve years passed, wonderful times, then my husband says to me, lets move to my country Puerto rico. I do not speak the language, I say sure, he has been a wonderful husband to me, so we move, kids and all. Now i did not realize that I still had that controlling issue, things had to be done my way or not at all. I mean in everything, there was no give. if it was not done the way i wanted, there was hell to pay and then some. I also was very angry, I always told my husband I do not know why I am so angry and controlling. From the beggining of the move to Puerto Rico till up to the eleventh year there, it was horrible, fighting, no jobs there, arguing, more on my part than his, although I will say he has had his moments too. My son almost died there of a botched operation, my daughter almost died there of kidney problems. Back then I never really prayed . Hey I felt unloved, why should I? but something told me to (pray), I did many times and the lord helped both my children through this rough time. Now I started thinking hey I think there might be something to all of this, now in our eleventh year in Puerto Rico, we have been married for 22 years by now, my husband looks at me one night and says ( I do not love you anymore, im leaving). I looked at him and thought 24 years with this man and being faithful, I must not be worthy of anything. All the pain, all the hurt of my past came flooding in, Betryayal, abandonment. More importantly (I am not in control). So he left me and my two kids for two years. I felt he found someone who could show him love. I realized I did not, and really could not. I was controlling him and everyone around me. One night as I was on my bedroom floor alone, crying feeling stripped of everything, of who I thought I was, feeling not in control, I prayed “JESUS” I cannot do this alone, I need you, I give up! Help me, if not I will surely die I felt. The lord helped me through that awful time. I told god if you can get me to florida, I will start to go to church. He got me there. When I arrived there, I met a lady named shiela who invited me to Church in the Son. I started going, I met some wonderful people. God, I was angry at the world, Everyone told me to go on an Encounter, I finally did , when I was there I gave my sins , all my hurt to god, I felt as though that heavy feeling I felt all those years were lifted, when I came back I felt as though I was floating. That sunday I was baptised. My children told me I seemed diffrent, My daughter said I want the old mom back, this was all new to her. I did not need to be in control anymore, (God was). And I was ok with that. By this time i have been seperated from my husband for 2 years, One week later there was a knock on my door, no one answered, another knock, no one answered, I opened the door, and my husband who left me two years earlier was on his knees with a dozen roses, with tears in his eyes and begged forgiveness with the neighbors looking on. I was amazed, now, it took some work, but out relationship now is better and more loving than all the 24 years we lived together. My lesson in all of this, The lord is number one, not my husband, you see, I put my husband on a pedastill, not the lord. I forgot about him. The lord is in control of my life, not me, or anyone else. I learned to be more humble. I learned to love again. The lord loves me. Now as Joyce Myer use to say, Im not where I want to be, but thank god im not where i used to be. As hard as my lesson was to learn, i would go thru it all again, it will never be forgotten.
Hi,
My name is Rosa, I’m in Daly Benitez’ cell. A few weeks ago, during cell, we went ahead and walked around her neighborhood and prayed quietly, to ourselves. I just wanted to share how empowering it was to pray as a group. I shared with my leader and the ladies in cell that I felt like a soldier, suited up, and ready to take the enemy out. As we walked, I declared every home that we walked by a family for Jesus. I was able to pray so boldly, and I felt so strong afterwards.
Not only did this prayer walk help in winning a neighborhood for Christ, but it was an amazing Spiritual experience for me. I felt the Holy Spirit with me, and it helped me in being bolder gave me the power to speak to the enemy with authority.
A cell-sister and I have talked about doing the prayer walk in her neighborhood and mine. I am looking forward to the harvest! Thank you, Church in The Son, for being there and teaching me how wonderful life can be when I put Jesus first!
God bless you all!
Rosa M.
Hi, My name is Chris White, I am one of those young adults that knows alot about the internet, and there is a site on the web called myspace and many of all ages use this site everyday, to keep in touch with one another, chat, check out each others page, etc. so what i choose to do was to use this site as an outreach for lost souls and for those who need help, i post my life and events as i walk closer to god have an area for Testimony for others that wish to share. I am just starting it off but i am sure it will reach many, and if anyone knows about this and would like to share there Testimony please do so on my myspace page ( user name:CDubb or search it by my name chris white or my email ctyronewhite@yahoo.com. Thank you 1 Luv 1 God God Bless
I just came from Publix,which was a divine appt. from God.. I began to causally talk with a young girl who was behind the register….she told me that she was a senior at AHS…I said oh.. how cool is that.. Could I have taught you at PLMS? Then I asked her if she is plugged into a church youth group…. She said yes…THEN>>> I looked over to the bag boy who was her boyfriend and ask him… “so you go with her right?” He proudly told me that he was an agnostic” I looked into his eyes like I was his mother.. and began to tell him that God has not forgotten him, that God loves him, and that all of his past hurts where not caused by God… he WAS MOVED!!!! Being caught up in the moment… I did not realize that the whole shopping line was hearing me proclaim the Lord…. I told all of them Jesus is real Hell is real… I want you all to know that YOU must make a decision soon… he is coming back… WOW!! LOng -story -short, The boy took my # and they will call…. God is so good….
On Friday, 3D vision began to take hold. Daria, Dianne and Donna began their day by attending a Toastmasters meeting, giving prayer support to Daria’s husband, Allen, who was giving a speech on abortion. At least we thought that was why we were there. During the speeches, the Lord put it on our hearts to speak to one of the ladies who had given a speech and had shared some personal thoughts which included God speaking to her. Afterward, we were able to share what God’s Word says about her and planted some seed for her to take, as she was moving out of the country. We felt good about that. There wasn’t much in the way of breakfast and afterward, we decided to have breakfast at the hotel and fellowship. By the time we left, it was late morning and they were setting up for lunch.
Also, in front of the hotel were rocking chairs. As we passed in front of them on the way to the parking lot, I thought that we should sit in them for a few minutes and rock. We sat down, started rocking and soon we were laughing, as we were full of joy. Two ladies who were coming in to have lunch stopped to chat-they wanted to know what was so funny! We chit-chatted with them awhile, told them about the love of God, and very soon we realized that this entire episode was a divine appointment. One of the ladies worked for a non-profit where I had been a board member, so it was as if we were old friends as we discussed some of them. Meanwhile, the other woman, who was her cousin, kept pressing us and said ” Really, I want to know what was so funny!”
We decided to tell them about the love of Jesus and the joy of the Lord. They told us some of their story and were in a seeking mode, especially the curious one. We exchanged phone numbers and we were invited to come to their home sometime, which we plan to do. We invited them to church, but they weren’t quite ready to take this step. Karen, who was so inquisitive and open, did allow us to pray with her and did say she felt more peaceful afterward.
We left knowing that we had truly been set up to be used in a most unusual way. I think we will all remember this day every time we see a row of rocking chairs. God rocks!!
I was driving from my home to my job when my car stalled out and stopped. I was on 436 and Montgomery Rd in Altamonte. I at there almost at the light wondering what i was going to do. So i picked up the phone and called one of my friends for help. I then called my cell leader who said,”Z this is a divine appointment, let God work.” So i hung up the phone and began to think, Lord what is divine about this? I then got out of my car, so that other drivers wouldn’t come behind my car. Just then a black truck came up and this tall gentleman came out and said,”Hey you go to Church in the Son!I know you.” I said,” yes i do but i have never met you before.” He then procedes to ask me if i needed help and asked if he could move my car.I said sure. I then tried to turn the car on and it WORKED! I drove it off to a nearby parking lot, where this man followed. I thanked him and shook his hand. He said he hadn’t been to church in a long time!!!! So i thanked him and i told him it was never to long or too late and that Jesus loved him. He smiled and drove off. I know he’ll come soon.Thank you Jesus!
A group of us went to see “One Night With the King” the story of Queen Esther. At the end of the movie, we realized that my son lost his shoe so we had to get one of the attendants to help us find it with his flashlight. And in the midst of that, God led us to witness to a young man who worked for the movie theater. William is going to follow up with him, and we believe we will see him at CITS very soon!
I have another funny idea/story to share about seed planting and watering. It’s just something to do to get someone thinking about God’s place in their lives. Will and I were out and needed to get some gas. I had some of those “1,000,000-dollar-bill” tracks that have the gospel message in small words around the edges. I gave one to Will to give to the guy inside the store. I told him to go up to the register and nonchalantly say to the guy, “Yeah, uh, I would like to get a $1,000,000 on pump three.” I thought it was pretty funny. Anyway so Will did just that when he went in to pay. The cashier guy thought it was so funny that he asked if he could keep it. We believe that more will come of that meeting, but this is just an idea to break the ice of religion and show the warm-hearted, good natured, fun side of the God of our salvation. Amen!
We just finished cell tonight… It was different.. different in a very good way… about 17 ladies went to longwood starbucks plaza. Began to share, laugh and shine the love of God… 12 people..we introduced to the love of God! 12 peoples lives will be changed…. They are excited about the God in us… They are curious… “Why do these people have so much Joy?” They needed us…We were transparent and they responded… Praise God…They will be changed….
Ohh.my Goodness… Here it goes… I just lead a telemarketer to God… Can you all believe that?? After about twenty long monotone questions… I interrupted him and said… Can I ask you one? Is Jesus the Lord of your life??? He said, “no..as a child He was, but I am away from him” I asked him right there in that moment…and He proclaimed Jesus as his savior over the phone!!… He gave Jeff his e-mail address… We will encourge him in his new life…..Ps. A girl got saved tonight at cell and filled with the Holy spirit … Praise HIM!!Take that Satan!!..2 down and a million to go.. LOL