Divine Appointments – Young ave.

March 30, 2018

During our Take the City in March as we ventured out into the Young Ave community to introduce ourselves to our new neighborhood, we were full of anticipation of what the Lord was going to do. Every outreach we go on we expect to get to love on God’s people and watch God bring healing and salvation to so many around us. Connecting with the community. During our outreach, we passed out bags of candy with a letter from our family saying that we were praying for them and the whole neighborhood. We were able to deliver several bags and prayed for several families. Divine appointments. Soon enough we approached a little yellow house. Upon knocking an elderly lady answered with a great big smile. She said come in I need prayer I have arthritis. As we entered, this beautiful family began to share with us that they were in ministry and had been praying for this area for the past 30 years. We immediately felt a rush of the  joy of the Lord. They explained, though the neighborhood grew worse with drugs and prostitution they continued to stand firm on their mission in interceding for the area. Afterwards, we shared our story with them. We told them about Take the City and project lifehouse and how we had recently moved into the neighborhood. After hearing this, the elderly couple was extremely encouraged. They said “we’ve been praying for missionaries to move in this area!” We were all amazed how God had brought us together. Jesus’ always seals the deal. Just before leaving their house, we decided to pray for...
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Donna

My first encounter with Take the City was going to Wilson Apartments in Columbus GA. We were met by a man from that neighborhood who prayed with us before we began the outreach. We set up an area for the kids to play and others went door to door witnessing and praying for people. It truly was a humbling experience. Another time I got to pray at an abortion clinic which was another humbling experience. The worship services the night before are always dynamic and spirit led. However I will conclude with the best part for me was being an eight week participant of Take the City boot camp. All of the leaders were simply AWESOME and I learned so much during those eight weeks. I thank God for all these wonderful opportunities!