LHP Testimonies

The Day Of Death Leads To Life
Three years ago Janie Mattson became a Lighthouse of Prayer. Month after month she remained faithful to sincerely pray for the salvation of her neighbors.

September 11, 2001
Then that terrifying day happened when so many people were killed in the terrorists attacks. Janie’s heart was deeply stirred. She felt convicted. “Have I not prayed with passionate faith ? Lord, I want to see something happen,” became her cry.

September 16, 2001
Returning home from church Sunday, September 16, Janie saw Felipe just as she had done hundreds of times before. This time there was a bounce in her step and a joy in her voice. “Hello Felipe, I’m so happy today”, she proclaimed.

“Why”, he asked. Spontaneously with great exuberance Janie responded, “I just came from church and the traffic was backed up a mile to get off the freeway. I had to park way in the back so many people were there.”

Perplexed Felipe questioned, “Why are so many people going to church?” Felipe, people need God”, came her reply.

A discussion ensued and Felipe let it be known that he wanted to make Jesus Christ his Savior. Janie didn’t think he could understand her fully and suggested that she call a friend who speaks Spanish.

Help From Another Church
Rosa and her boyfriend were about to go into a meeting at their church in less than five minutes. Once Rosa enters a meeting, the cell phone is turned off. Janie was fortunate. She reached Rosa in time and made arrangements for Rosa to come over immediately.

When Janie, Rosa and her boyfriend entered Felipe’s home, they surprising met not only Felipe, but his wife, son, niece and nephew. Everyone prayed to receive Jesus Christ as their Savior.

Bible Study Birthed
Elated and thrilled, plans were made to begin a Bible study. Felipe’s family were so deeply moved, they invited twenty other family members to join them. Rose’s boyfriend asked Janie why she didn’t lead Felipe to Christ herself. Janie quickly noted, “Had I prayed with Felipe, I would have lead one man to Christ. Instead, an extended family is now saved!”

The Fulfillment of Ministry
To hear Janie express the joy, contentment and fulfillment she receives as a Lighthouse of Prayer will cause even the most apathetic believer to marvel and consider becoming a Lighthouse of Prayer.

 

Rhonda's Pleasant Surprise
How can God work through your life to bring those you have been praying for to salvation? Perhaps it will happen at the upcoming Ministry Outreach concert with The Katinas. Read the following account from Rhonda Butlter. She prayed for her neighborhood for two years before taking the next step to reach the lost! In her own words read what the Holy Spirit has surprisingly accomplishing in her neighborhood when she decided to invite them to a church event this past Easter.

Here is a summary of another victory in Christ through the Lighthouses of Prayer ministry. Since I became a Lighthouse, God has put it upon my heart to remember in prayer all the families on my block and up and down my street. As I prayed earnestly, I didn't really know what God was going to do but I believed He would do something.

Rhonda Steps Out
During Easter week, being busy as usual with life's many tasks, I casually invited a couple of friends to the Good Friday service. One of the friends lives down the street and the other is my daughter's basketball coach. My neighbor (who lives down the street), to my surprise accepted the invitation. She wanted to bring her children. My other friend asked me to take his daughter but he could not attend.

On the evening of Good Friday, my friend brought three of her children ages 11, 13 and 14 as well as her neighbor, Brian who is 13. Brian lives in a cul-de-sac which I ask the Lord to bless daily. I had never met Brian until this particular evening. I went to pick up another child and we all headed to Cathedral of Faith.

A Grand Total Of Nine
Along with my daughters, all nine of us arrived early. Praise the Lord! From the moment the service began all eyes and ears were attentive. The end of the service came and after Pastor Kenny's invitation, Brian stood up as well as David (age 11)! David was sobbing uncontrollably. Brian was close. Praise be to God both of the young men accepted Christ!

I believe that through the ministry of the Lighthouses of Prayer, God poured out his Spirit and won two souls! I still keep these boys in prayer specifically and believe that God will work through them as they grow older. I ask that the believers lift them up too. David's family is going through a rough time right now (divorce) and we are praying for divine intervention in his family. My neighbors are being saved and the Light is coming through! Praise be to God!

The Outreach Continues
The young lady who attended with me had a dream about the service and she said she couldn't get it off of her mind! She came back on Easter Sunday! She really needs prayer also.

Thank you for such a powerful ministry - PRAYER! It reaps big rewards!

Florence Expands Her Perimeter
Several years ago Florence called her church and declared, “I have expanded my Perimeter of Faith to include the Burbank Theater. God is going to close down this adult theater.”

Every so often Florence would confirm her faith by touching base with her church and reiterating her belief that Christ would clean up this city block. A victory call was recently placed by Florence who shouted Mission Accomplished! To God Be The Glory!

Now Florence is strategically targeting her prayers toward a second adult entertainment establishment in the same general proximity.

Most importantly, Florence is moved to pray for those caught in this lifestyle will receive Christ’s love and be delivered.

From 30 seconds to Evangelist,
Pastor, Missionary
What can 30 seconds a day of blessing prayer lead to? Just ask Daniel Terrones of Dan’s Barber Shop, Rachel Guttierrez, Kim Diep or Janie Mattson… 

Dan’s Barber Shop
A Lighthouse To The City!
The Lord is still using me as an instrument for His Glory! Here are donations of $120 cash from the customers that I have ministered to and prayed with. It’s the greatest feeling to see many come to my Barber Shop to say good things about what they have experienced after we’ve prayed. Some don’t even come in for haircuts. They come by to say thanks to Cathedral of Faith for allowing Lighthouses of Prayer to reach people.

I always remind them that what I do here is not for Dan or Dan’s Barber Shop, but it’s all for God’s glory! Recently I stayed after hours at work because there were so many that needed that spiritual help to punch holes in the darkness. We will continue in our reaching, teaching and preaching.

A simple, convenient commitment to daily spend 30 seconds to pray blessing prayer on those living around you whom you might not necessarily know… neighbors, co-workers and classmates… can lead to a life of incredible expanded ministry and satisfaction.

Shining His Light In The Women’s Jail
Rachel Gutierrez expanded as a Lighthouse of Prayer from the neighborhood to the prison. Here’s a copy of her recent e-mail.

I am really blessed to be under the covering of Cathedral of Faith and all your prayers. You should see the changes in these girls in jail. I encourage them to pray together for each other and for us Lighthouses, pastors and whatever prayer needs there are. So, now they are meeting every night at 10:30 pm for what they call a Circle Of Prayer.

If you remember at 10:30 pm, know that these girls are praying and sending blessings. Three of the girls got moved to another dorm and they started another Circle of Prayer. God is doing something wonderful in these girls at CCW jail”.

From Lighthouses To Foreign Missionaries
Janie Mattson and Kim Diep so developed as Lighthouses of Prayer, they became short term missionaries to El Salvador. Kim is one of five out of eighteen members of her family who survived a sinking refugee boat trying to escape Vietnam in the 70’s. Janie never dreamed that God would use her to not only influence the neighbors on her street, but people of other nations. Both women trace a major contributor of their ministry growth back to joining Lighthouses of Prayer.

One LHP - Pastoring The Neighborhood
Long Term Lighthouse
 I wanted to send you a little diagram of my Perimeter Of Faith I have walked through since Lighthouses of Prayer started at Cathedral (Jan. 1994). I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. I’ve seen a few changes in our neighborhood. There is more order, more peace. Even my sister when she came to visit said she sensed a more passiveness when she turned onto our street.

88 Home Perimeter
My Perimeter includes 88 homes. I’ve identified myself to everyone; all 88 neighbors. I have had the privilege of praying personally with some of them. one is grateful for prayer. Praise the Lord.

Safest Airport In Bay Area
My perimeter also includes a community center, a library and even the Hillview Airport. I pray for our safety, for the pilots and that God will give the people in the tower godly wisdom! I pray that none take off, that is, pilots or airplanes unless they are 100% capable! And guess what? Two years ago Hillview Airport was named the safest airport in the area! It was in the Mercury News.

Drive By Prayer
Well, I’m not limited to just my Perimeter Of Faith, because when I’m in my car I do drive by prayers where ever I go! My grandson attends Overfelt High School and he prays for the high school. I participated with him in See You At The Pole!

Let me tell you, what a blessing to hear these young people pray! If you ever want to be blessed listen to some of these kids pray! My grandson has a friend that the Lord is using to witness to teachers. God has given him grace with them and some teachers have attended our church because of their invitation.

Needless to say, I’m excited about serving the Lord!

Rose Marquez