My Story

“God is teaching me to STAY in His spirit mentally, spiritually, and physically each day. Little by little, I am keeping Him in the forefront of my mind.”

Ceresa Callender

My family and I was praying to God to give us a car, and 2 months later, God used a special family from our church ( Ginger and Ron) to bless us! God still answer our prayers and He is so good to show His truly love! Is not just about the car, is about the relationship between God and us. My kids are so incredibly impress and also confident to make they request to God. This is priceless! Thank you my Lord ! Thank you Rabboni!

Sthefani Carracedo

The road trip that was taken with kids for Cal’s graduation was the best EVER! I was so excited about this trip that I prayed for it a week ahead. Not one argumenten amongst the kids ALL WEEKEND! The best trip ever. Full of laughter and stories shared. Loved it.

Ceresa Callender

“As a young Navy nurse, I was stationed in North Carolina at a Marine Corps Air Station. I worked a Family Medicine Ward and made daily rounds with the doctors. One of them was a reserved perfectionist and an excellent surgeon. He frequently engaged me in scholarly banter, and I tried to engage him in some humor, because he needed to lighten up. He’d want to laugh, but showed great restraint barely showing a grin.I got sick one day with severe abdominal pain. Larry and my dad practically carried me into the ER. I was examined and the specialist surgeon was paged but never responded. So one of the ER doctors, a Family Medicine Specialist, said I needed surgery. He had done the surgery a couple of times when he was a resident, years ago, and thought he could do it now.Unbeknownst to me, my surgeon friend had seen me come in and followed me to the ER. He knew the situation and told the ER doctors that no one who had done the surgery years ago would operate on his own wife, so would not operate on me either. I was then transferred to a hospital at a larger base twenty miles away. This surgeon and corpsman accompanied me in the ambulance and delivered me safely into the hands of the appropriate surgeon. He encouraged and reassured me as they left. The surgery was successful!Within a few months, this surgeon left the military to teach at the Medical College of Virginia. I never saw him again. In a year, I had my first child and left the military, and joined the Naval Reserves a few years later. I returned to the hospital where I had surgery for Reserve training duty, and had the opportunity to visit old work buddies. I was told that not long after I left the military, this surgeon and his family returned to a beach resort close by. Tragically he and his father drowned. His son was the only survivor.I was in shock.I had already thanked God for the outcome of my earlier surgery. And, I was so very grateful that He placed my surgeon friend there at the right time and place to advocate for me when I was most vulnerable! Who knows what the consequences would have been if he had not been there. Now, I was greatly humbled and grateful for the gift of my life, especially after hearing about the untimely death of my friend.”

Joan Nutting

“My dad is in a memory care center and I wanted to share a text from my mom about a visit with him. Sometimes I write when I’m not on top of everything. Today, I’m feeling much better. A lady called from Legend said that the doctor and insurance thought it would be beneficial if Richard had some occupational therapy. She asked to come in today and talk about and sign some forms. When I went to see Richard, I asked if he could go with me talk with her. That was approved. I like to include him in the decisions when appropriate and all. So he went to her office with me. She said that they were suggesting that he do some rehab. He responded with “That is an answer to prayer. Actually, I’m not exactly sure what he meant with that response, but I liked it!! So I signed the papers, and Richard told her his testimony, and how we had met, and that our anniversary was coming up, and we had been married for 60 years. He only needed a little help from me. It was great to listen to him. I know this is not a long report, but I was so encouraged that I wanted too share it while it was fresh on my mind. Love you all a lot, and am so thankful for each of you. Call whenever you can.”

Rick Wycoff

About a month ago, I was in an accident with my son Carter in the car. The impact caused all of the airbags in my car to deploy, but God covered us. Neither of us experienced any injuries or soreness. We didn't even get hit by the airbags. The other car was able to drive away, and thankfully, no one in that car sustained any injuries either. We are grateful that God kept us safe and that we are surrounded by such a loving community. After the accident, members of my home group and others overwhelmed us with calls, support, and very practical help. The outpouring of love not only affected me and Carter but also extended to the rest of my family, changing their perspective on the importance of community (which is something I have been praying about for my family!). In the midst of a hard situation, I have seen God's goodness, and I am extremely grateful that part of His plan was to plant me here in Lantana.

Angel Johnson

I’m a college student here visiting my hometown for the summer. After three years of school, I came back a month ago feeling so burnt out. I don’t know what happened I fell into a hole where I felt numb. Maybe I was just exhausted and instead of seeking rest in God I tried to take it down from top priority to something after school and work were done; And things got worse. I got to parents home just excited to sleep. But as Isaiah mentions a light in the darkness, coming home and to my church family all the nostalgia flushes in with numerous moments where God has moved in this church building or out of it surrounded by this church family. An authentic expression of worship to God; This place is home. My story is getting saved years ago as a confused teenager and pursuing a call to full time ministry now as a 21 year old, and I am so grateful that right now I don’t have to pretend like I know what I’m doing but praise God like a child at my home church rekindling the strength of that relationship with God alongside people who Love like Jesus.

Gisell Becerra