Back Pastor Jacop's Arabic Church Vision

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you should go and bear fruit..” John 15:16

Jesus’ call to his disciples to bear fruit is one that I have heard and taken to heart. Here in Jacksonville FL, I am trying to build a new Arabic-speaking Methodist church, Faith Community Church. I am having a revival to reach out to more in the community, with a guest preacher who will be traveling from Egypt to bring the Lord’s message to us.

Unfortunately, I find myself in a difficult situation as the date of the meeting comes close. I have incurred some larger expenses in support of this event and my funding source has fallen through, leaving me personally responsible for expenses I am struggling to afford.

The computer which I use weekly to livestream my service to believers in the Middle East and which I will need for this service had to be replaced after it failed. (It was an old Windows 10 computer that was on its last legs.) And the travel costs for the speaker are due.

While I am committed to this ministry, I am not a full-time pastor. I recently was laid off from my full-time job, and while I am finding part-time employment, it is putting a strain on my finances. I am facing mounting expenses at home since the roof on my house leaks and is in need of replacement. I hope to be funded by the MySafeFLHome grants when they become available again. I am not asking for contributions for my personal needs, but for my ministry and this special event.

I am grateful for the support of Faith Community Methodist Church in providing me a place to worship each week without expecting any payment, and welcoming me into their community. My service is held each Sunday at 5pm in their sanctuary. This special meeting will be held Sunday, September 17 at 5pm. If you are in the area, please come and join us. If not, join us online at our Faith Community Church facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1FH6QTbUyR/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Any help will be greatly appreciated. If you cannot afford to help me financially, please pray for our ministry and the growth of this church here in Jacksonville.

God bless you.

Pastor Jacop