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THE TESTIMONY OF PRAYER
This Easter Sunday was one of the BIGGEST in Light & Life's history. While we are still recovering physically from this amazing Holy Week, we've been celebrating in our hearts the dozens of decisions to follow Jesus, to recommit, and the 30+ baptisms! 
 
One of my favorite moments between our 5 English services were the testimonies from various members who have been experiencing God's help in this season. One thread that brought them all together was the testimony of prayer! 
 
Gabby testified that she saw the prayers of her community be answered as she recovered from cancer and her husband from a brain aneurysm after hearing he might not recover from it.  
 
Alex testified that prayer pulled him through his death experience after being stabbed 7 times, including through the heart. 
 
Teena testified she saw prayers answered after her nephew recovered from being declared dead.
 
Jessica testified that her commitment to prayer helped her overcome living in a shelter as a single mother and getting back on her feet financially. 
 
Friends, there is power in prayer! Not because prayer is some sort of special arrangement of words or repetition, but because of the one to whom they are directed, Jesus, the Risen King, the Chosen One, the Alpha and the Omega, the Mediator between God and humans!  Revelation 12:11 says that we will overcome the accuser... "by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death."
 
Wow! There is power is the blood of Jesus and our testimony! I pray that this short devotional would give you boldness to share your testimony more and more, knowing that if it can help defeat Satan, then it can help bring people to Jesus! 
 
You'll hear more testimony from your pastors later this week about the wonderful things God did during Holy Week at Light & Life, but for now, would you join me in raising up prayers of gratitude to God for what took place? 
 
-Pray for the more than 40 people who decided to follow Jesus
-Pray for the more than 30 people who were baptized
-Pray for the more than 1,200 people who joined us to hear the gospel and celebrate the resurrection
 
-Pastor Joel

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PASTORAL PRAYER REQUESTS

  1. SPRING MISSION | Pray for a fruitful trip to El Salvador & Guatemala for Pastor Juan Carlos who traveled Monday, and Pastor Joel who will join for the Guatemala portion and leaves late Wednesday night. Pray for the retreat in Antigua with our pastors from both countries, women's prison church preaching and baptisms on Saturday, Sunday preaching at Luz y Vida Zona 10, followed by a community evangelism outreach.
  2. COME BACK SUNDAY | This Sunday, we warmly invite all of our first time visitors to return for a special gathering to meet with the pastors with some light and special refreshments. Pray that many of the dozens of first time visitors will join us after each service and experience a welcoming church for them and their families!
  3. RESURRECTION OFFERING | Pray for this offering that we collect during this Easter season to help us push through the Summer financially. If you have not yet made your above and beyond gift, we invite all people to prayerfully consider giving double of your weekly average or whatever gift God places on your heart! To give, go here. 

 ALL CHURCH PRAYER REQUEST

  1. Angelica Guerrero | Please pray for my boss, Byron Hudson.

  2. Michael C. | Praying for chest pain I think is anxiety tension on chest.

  3. Pablo Diaz | I would appreciate prayers for my strength on my walk with God. To allow Jesus to guide me every step of the way.

  4. Ray Sebastian | My prayers are for salvation for my unsaved family members, ministry opportunities and a new marriage.

  5. Miriam Hunte | Please continue to keep my house closing in prayer, scheduled for next week Wednesday or Thursday. Pray for no issues to arise from underwriting and that would continue to open doors of financial abundance so I may steward the property well and be a blessing to others.

  6. Austen Pratt | I pray God makes me the man He needs me to be to lead my relationship with my girlfriend correctly.

  7. Al Bacani | Please pray for my wife and son- school and work has been stressful for them. Thank you.

  8. Karen Gray | I would like to request that we pray for people that do not have a relationship with Christ.

  9. Joy Garcia | My prayer and petition to the Lord is that I approach the throne of grace with Bold confidence. I love people yet have social anxiety; I have ideas, yet I squelch them before even beginning. May my little mustard seed of faith grow even more! God bless.

  10. Dolores Trevino | Let us pray for all those who are preparing to preach and teach this Sunday. May He give us wisdom and Holy boldness.

  11. Tammy Marler | Please pray for healing and comfort for my daughter Krystal. She had surgery last week. Please continue to pray for my daughters and for healing over my anxiety and dizziness. Thank you.

  12. Arlene Benjamin | I would like prayer for my son Kadeem Benjamin to get a call back on one of the several interviews for a job that he applied too. For me, I would like prayers for financial stability to pay off my bills. Thank you.

  13. Eric Aviles | Pray to heal me from my diabetes, or a better understanding of my body and my blood sugars.

  14. Glen Upshaw | My health and walk with God.

  15. Jazmyn Castillo | Prayers for a speedy recovery for Juanita who just got out of brain surgery.
    -Deep prayers for healing, restoration and forgiveness within my family. Lord, make space for open communication, patience and understanding in navigating this difficult time. Lord, bring back the unity and peace within my family. Fill it with your love, with your grace, your power! And please, please protect us from any further harm.

  16. Ruth Zimbron | Please pray for my brother-in-law Mike who will start radiation treatment for cancer in the 30th, our friend Chris who just had a stroke and our Bella to trust Jesus completely. Thank you so much.

  17. Therese Herring | Praying for God to give me speedy and 100% recovery.

  18. Reginald Van Appelen | Prayers for: Jeremiah who is struggling with addiction and identity. Javon who is struggling with addiction and creating a new life. Steven is not sure what he needs but wanted the church to lift up his name in prayer. Pray for Carmenita and her doctor's appointment results.

  19. Patty Turbyfill | Please Keep the Following People in Prayer!! They All Have Cancer: Janice Harrington, Ty Cavanaugh, Jennifer, Sandy, Damien, Mauro, Roy, Kim, Michelle. And Please Pray for Little Rosie!! Please Pray the doctors can find the problem in her brain to stop the seizures and then give her a successful operation!! This poor baby has been through so much in the past few weeks!! She truly is a Warrior!! Thank You!

  20. Ronald Delaney | Prayer for my uncle who is under hospice care. I'm not sure if he is ready to meet Jesus. I spoke to him today about Jesus, but he is a bit out of it due to his condition. He seems ready; pray that the Lord speaks to his heart and that the enemy does not steal his attention from our Savior.

  21. Jessica Sebastian | Please pray for my husband's healing & guidance to the Lord for strength.

  22. Ruth Robbins | Please pray for reconciliation between my sister and her daughter. Salvation for Nathan and Luke. Peace and wisdom for my niece. Please pray for a revival.

  23. Eloy Martin-Flores | To rebirth my spirit fully and seal my commitment to God

  24. Kiren | Pray for wisdom for Dr. Dumars to correctly diagnose my 4-year-old son's (Asher) eye condition on April 30 during the exam. And may Asher's eye not require surgical intervention. Thank you all for praying.

  25. Derrell Thomas | Pray for Esther my wife. Three weeks ago, Esther broke her right shoulder clavicle while getting into a car. She fell back onto the curb.

 

ALL CHURCH PRAISE REPORT
  1. John Manley | Thank you for your thoughts and prayers that you have brought my way after my surgery and shambles I was left with from my medical procedure.
  2. Therese Herring | Thank you, Jesus, for a safe surgery.
  3. Joy Garcia | My thanksgiving is so many prayers answered, and miracles received!
  4. Karen Gray | Thank you, prayer team, you have no idea how much your prayers help me and my family.  LLCF is my lifeboat!

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