NTCP Western US: Weekend in Anderson, CA

The weekend here in Anderson has been wonderful and very busy. Saturday morning we had the opportunity to go on visitation near the church. We were able to knock some new doors and make some good contacts with people in the neighborhood. The fair here was still going on and a few members of the church set up a table outside and put up a side advertising free drinks. They were able to pass out many drinks, tracts, and information packets about the church. There was a great deal of interest and we’re praying m any people will come out to the church services as a result of the contacts made. We labeled over 500 tracts during the week, and by Saturday afternoon they were nearly all gone. We’re so thankful to the Lord for His blessings.

After visitation, we ate lunch with the Lucatortas at In-N-Out Burger. After lunch, we returned to the house for a little while before getting ready to go to the rescue mission that evening. God truly blessed the service there and we had a great time. The place was completely packed, with at least 150 people there. We were all able to give our salvation testimonies and sing a song. We were so privileged to have the chance to try to minister and be an encouragement to these people. Pastor Lucatorta preached a powerful message and one young man accepted Christ as his Savior after the service. Hannah and I also had the opportunity to speak and pray with a lady and her daughter that have been having a very difficult time and are in great need the Lord’s help and guidance in their lives. We all had such a wonderful time and had an enjoyable meal afterwards.

Singing at the mission

Sunday morning we had the privilege of riding the Sunday School bus. They just recently got a large bus, and we were able to be there for the maiden voyage! We had a wonderful time picking up the children and getting to meet them. The morning services were great. We were able to sing in the morning worship service, and Pastor Lucatorta preached a very fitting message to fathers. We then rode the bus back to take the kids home, and returned to the Lucatortas for lunch. The evening service was also wonderful. We were able to give our testimonies again and sing, and Pastor Lucatorta preached a convicting message about the blind man healed at Bethsaida.

Pastor Lucatorta praying before the send-off of the big bus!

After the service, the church gathered together for an ice cream social. We enjoyed getting to spend time with some members of the church that we had not yet been able to meet. Hannah proved herself to be the air hockey pro, beating all the contenders. Afterwards, the Lucatortas and a few other members of the church took us to see the Sun Dial Bridge. It is very beautiful, especially with all the lights turned on after dark. We are so thankful for the chance to minister here and see much of the beautiful scenery God has created in this area. We are very downhearted to leave this place and people that we have so fallen in love with, but we’re also excited about our next travels and what God is still planning to do. God willing, we will leave here in the morning for Waldport, OR, and would appreciate your prayers for our safety while traveling.