2026_Q2 Newsletter
The ministry continues praying the Lord's will be done.
As we yield ourselves to Christ, His Spirit continues revealing that we are a sent people participating in His sending mission. As He transforms our hearts, He naturally leads us to invite others into a relationship with Jesus. This quarter has been another reminder that God is faithful.
We rejoiced alongside nine individuals who publicly professed their faith through baptism. Each testimony pointed to God's grace, His transforming power, and the work of His Spirit in changing hearts, minds, and lives. It was a blessing to witness mothers baptizing sons, brothers baptizing brothers, and the Body of Christ gathering together in worship, prayer, fellowship, and praise. To Christ be the glory!
Throughout the quarter, the Lord continued opening doors for discipleship. Our Wednesday "Bibles & Burgers" gathering remains a place where those returning from jail, those experiencing homelessness, families, and longtime believers gather around God's Word. Friday evenings continue drawing us deeper into Scripture as we seek truth together and encourage one another to live honestly before God. His Spirit continues revealing Himself through His Word.
God also provided opportunities to serve. We spent time helping widows maintain their property, shared the Gospel inside Corcoran State Prison, and gathered together on Pincushion Mountain where the physical challenge reminded us that the Lord often uses discomfort to strengthen our faith. As we learned together, suffering often becomes an invitation to draw nearer to Christ. God is faithful.
This issue also celebrates how God continues working through ordinary people. Leo's joyful spirit continues encouraging others. Stephanie faithfully serves wherever there is a need. We thank the Lord for allowing me to receive my district pastor's license. We also ask for continued prayer for Kou as he faithfully follows Christ while preparing for his parole hearing later this year. Every testimony reminds us that spiritual growth is the work of God's Spirit in those willing to surrender to Him.
As we look ahead, we ask you to continue praying alongside us. Pray for upcoming Fresno County Jail volunteer training, continued prison ministry opportunities, the possibility of baptisms inside the Fresno County Jail, and the Church of NJ4F as they faithfully proclaim the Gospel from within one of the darkest places in our community. The Lord continues opening doors, and we trust Him to lead each step.
Thank you for your prayers, your encouragement, and your willingness to participate with Christ. Your partnership allows the Gospel to continue reaching those many have forgotten. We remain confident that as His Spirit leads us into all truth, He will continue transforming lives for His glory.
In the faithfulness of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Mike