saturday, April 17, 2021
Jacob and Francine Zailian, Sanger, California
Jacob knows the homeless, drug addicts and gang members of Sanger, California. He used to live among them before he went to jail and met Jesus there. Now he and his wife, Francine, are reaching those who “would scare people who go to most churches,” Jacob said. Through Set Free Church, they take the gospel to the streets to reach the people others might see as a “lost cause.”
Church members distribute food, hot meals and hygiene supplies several times a week along with an invitation to worship and Bible study. Their acts of compassion are growing the church and changing lives. Jacob also connects addicts with biblically based recovery centers and continues their spiritual growth through Set Free Church’s discipleship house.
Prayer Requests:
● Pray for God to transform hearts in Sanger with the gospel.
● Pray for resources to maintain and expand the discipleship house ministry.
Tim and Kristen Milner, Essential Church, Huntsville, AL
Essential Church was planted five years ago to reach people in Huntsville that thought the church was not there for them. God has blessed Essential with growth, a building, and they recently baptized 9 people on their church anniversary. Valleydale has been partnered with them from the beginning.
Prayer Requests:
● Pray for all the new believers as they are discipled to become reproducing disciples of Christ.
● Pray for the church to grow together in unity and purpose as they seek to reach Huntsville for Christ.