I am writing some of the highlights of the trip here with you guys, and I am thankful for your prayers and encouragement towards me. This trip was an amazing experience for me, and we saw people getting saved, healed, and encountering God.
On the first day of the outreach, we went out to bless the Armenian businesses. We got to pray for the florist and ministered to her. She was touched by the presence of God and was in tears as we encouraged her in the Lord. I also got to pray for the protesters who were protesting for affordable mental health. In the evening, our team led worship and ministered to the students at the Bible school.
We also paired up at the market in Los Angeles to minister to and encourage the people. We shared the gospel with them, and some people got saved. We then connected them to a church.
One of my favorite moments was giving out hugs at a park as people from different walks of life walked in and came to get hugs from us. We were holding a sign that said, “Free Hugs.” Many people told us that we made their day. We also got to pray for some people and shared the gospel of Jesus.
We were also in Long Beach giving out hugs, and we met a guy and started talking with him. We listened to his story about carrying shame, and we shared the gospel with him and prayed for him. I downloaded the YouVersion Bible app on his phone, and we connected him to a church. He started walking with us and giving out hugs to people. It felt like all the shame had been lifted, and we rejoiced with heaven for him.
I also led a song at the youth service called “Freedom” by Bethel with the team. It was fun ministering to the young people, and we individually prayed for them. We went to two Armenian Churches and ministered to them and were blessed by their hospitality and love.
Thank you for letting me know how is was for you on your mission trip. Great Blessings!
Oh my goodness! Sounds like it was a powerful time. Thank you for sharing!
Good job Hosea!