GFL Date Night This past Thursday, Vanessa and I, planned a date night while the kids were at youth group. After dropping off the kids we received a call informing us about a young lady that had been homeless for four years and was ready for a change. She was in Visalia but she wanted to join us at GFL so we were able to coordinate a ride for her and met her in Selma. This didn't give us the prep time we usually have but when the Lord says, "go," you go. Thanks to our loving Legacy Family, we had the funds necessary to make a quick stop and put together a basket while we waited for her to arrive in Selma. This would not have been possible without your generosity. Thank you for helping us show her that she is loved and cared for.
Welcome Home! Join us in praying for and welcoming home, our new resident. She will come home on Monday, March 3, 2025, in the afternoon. A big heartfelt "Thank you" to The Legacy Christian Church family for coming together to provide the welcome basket. What a blessing it is to serve alongside you all. Please keep her in prayer as the first week is a crucial one. Blessings!
A Future Filled with Hope We are beyond grateful for the incredible partners who provide our girls with the hope of a safe and stable place to call home after their time at GFL. The security of having a place to lay their heads at night is life-changing, and we don’t take it for granted. We’re believing and praying for more opportunities like this, where our girls can step into independence with confidence. Please join us in praying that they can secure housing in this amazing new location. Every open door is a step toward healing, growth, and a brighter future! Thank you to everyone who continues to support and uplift these young women your generosity and prayers make all the difference! 💙
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Earlier this year, the orphanage received complaints from its neighbors who are not in support of the work that the pastor and his team are doing there. Inspectors showed up on-site to seek out any fault they could, intending to shut down the orphanage. After an extensive look into the facilities and interrogating interviews with the children, the only “evidence” they could come up with was a Bible that was gifted to one of the girls from someone outside the orphanage. The inspectors claimed that the pastor and the team were indoctrinating the children, forcing them into the Christian faith. The next day, the team received a letter requiring them to make mandatory facility improvements. They were required to build a separate staired entrance to the girls dormitory, which is located on the second story of the church building, as well as a new restroom in the dorm to only be used by the girls. These extensive improvements were no small feat (or cost) and were commanded to be completed immediately to avoid closure. The inspectors' orders may have been a daunting task for the team to do on their own, but we serve a good God who is bigger (and who has deeper pockets!) God provided the funds for the orphanage to make the necessary changes and fast! But, it gets better. The inspectors came back to check the work that had been done, but this time they brought the mayor. The mayor holds a lot of authority and power in the local government, in other words, he has the final say. The streets were cleaned and prepared for his arrival. The team also prepared, by cooking a meal to bless and honor him. After they shared a meal, the mayor went to inspect the buildings and the new additions. Then he left without sharing his thoughts. The next day, the team received another letter but this time, one of approval. The mayor had seen everything and was pleased with the outcome of the building's changes. God is faithful. He is continuing to provide and prove His great plans will remain, even in the face of opposition. We are rejoicing with the team at the orphanage, over this victorious testimony! Click HERE to watch a tour of the new girls dormitory!
The pastor we are connected to and his wider community of local pastors have been able to open yet another church! The new church is located in a village called Rasapalayam, near the Malataru River, with a small community of fishermen. This is a huge testimony of God’s hand, making a way for the gospel to be spread and taught, despite the country's animosity towards Christianity. The pastors are excited to see this community come to know and be transformed by Jesus! See the photos below (faces blurred for privacy purposes)
God has opened an unexpected door for Gathering Table with a spot at a local shop in Old Town Clovis - The Collective 103. It is an opportunity to sell Spoon Rings and Honey (yes, local raw honey is now for sale!) as a way to support the ministry and a great way to promote upcoming Pop-Up Dinners to the community. Come check it out! Located at 453 Pollasky Ave #103, Clovis. Open 7 days a week from 11am-5pm.