Funding For AFCOE

Hi, my name is Vanessa, I'm Christian and God has been calling me to go do this Bible work/Evangelistic School called AFCOE (Amazing Facts Center of Evangelism). I've gone door to door evangelizing in the Summer June 11 ,within the week, I was newly baptized June 3rd. I'm on fire for the Lord, willing to work for the Lord and doing his will. So this funding will help me and fund for that school. Praise God for the calling and for these donations! GOD PROVIDES!!!

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Philippians 4:13 KJV

"In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:6 (KJV)

Testimony:

GODS PLAN -Born to growing up: I was born in Glendale, CA, the 6th of my parent’s children. 3 Brothers and two sisters. I had a pretty interesting life growing up at 4 to 5. I was already taking care of myself. I fed myself and did all practical life necessities; I grew up alone with siblings being older and no one to play with. At the age of 5, I also started Kindergarten. The first words i got from another classmate were, “Why do you have hairy arms? Is it because you are a monkey?” I remember this because I had to grow up fast and care for myself. My mom didn't tell me or give me the tools I needed to heal or to let go of things or how to defend myself if someone were ever to say something that would upset me. My mom would always warn my siblings and me that many evil people exist—people who want to bring us down and hurt us. In first grade, I stopped trying, and I ended up backtracking 1st grade again from all of the bullying I had received. Throughout elementary school, almost every day, I would have to prepare myself to tell my mom a lie when walking home after a rough day. My mom would always ask how my day was, and I would have to prepare for that answer. It was great. I had lots of fun and learned about an extraordinary person in history. And I had lots of fun with “my friends.” Is God In my life: At times throughout the nights when I was in my bedroom, I would cry and cry out to God, “God…why? Why am I going through this? Am I the problem?? What did I do to deserve this?? Please, god help me, please..”, even though i was catholic, typically reciting a set of standard prayers, I was praying to god out of my heart. Lamentations 3:41 (KJV) “Let us lift our hearts with our hands Unto God in the heavens.” \ I was lifting my heart and what was in my heart to god without knowing. Incredibly, I was doing that before anything. I wanted to tell God first. Through the years, I built up a lot of Depression, Anxiety, and insecurities from the bullying. Everything thing was in my head; I thought it was my fault for getting bullied. I felt worthless and hopeless. To the point where I thought I didn't even want to be living anymore. I didn't see a point in being here if all I was put on earth for was to suffer; I didn't value my life at Age 11. In middle school, I met people i thought were friends but ended up putting me down, bringing me into a more depressed and anxious state. It made me think I was the problem and that I was better off being with them, being their friend, and being even more. My body was looking upon me and almost being assaulted. But i felt an impression there was a calling, and i followed that calling. I had to keep going, so I ended unhealthy friendships and sought change to leave it all behind. I wanted to heal. High school to now: As i went about my high school years, I met Ivann. Soon after, I met Cait, Ivann’s sister, and Christian, her boyfriend. Then, I noticed a change in Christian’s character. He inspired me from being a person of constant worldly affairs into a person of kindness and heartfulness, and his change from a book, the Bible, and God. I wanted that. I needed that. And I thought if he can change, so can I. And so I did. We started to talk more and more about the bible cait, and Christian found a church soon. Ivann and I began to go. We signed up for bible studies, attended all the bible studies, and set a date for our baptism. We cannot change our past but give it to Jesus. And that's something beautiful I learned while learning about God: to pray and give your heart to him. He is a loving god who has a plan. When it came time to tell my parents that i was going to convert to Christianity and that i found this fill in my heart, all I got from them was, “Why? Is it because you have nothing better to do?” “ Why did you change?” “you changed so much.” I felt attacked in my own home. I felt alone, but it reminded me of MATTHEW 12:46-50 While he yet talked to the people, behold, His Mother and Brethren his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. 47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. 48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? And who are my brethren? 49 And he stretched his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, sister, and mother. God knew his family didn't come to support him; he knew that, but he felt at home with his disciples who did his father’s will. So it was rough being the only Christian in my family, but we come to closure now. On the day I got baptized, my brother Juan, Martin, and my mother came to see me. And when I met them, I was met with love and support. “Thank you, God, for this moment” ECCLESIASTES 3:11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has set eternity in their heart. But now that I was baptized not far off, Cait told me about a poster on our church bulletin board., YOUTH RUSH, I felt an impression and was called. I left my family and the burdens I carried and a relationship to do God's work and his will. I wanted to grow my faith and walk with god. Satan attacks, but GOD has given me strength and the courage to continue and to be here. Philippians 4:13 (KJV) I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV) And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Therefore, I will most gladly glory in my infirmities that the power of Christ may rest upon me. To end with this, You see How God pulled me and guided me through my walk. He was with me the whole time and comforted me. There was a reason I kept going; there’s a reason why I'm still here. There's a reason why we are all still here, and I know that God called us to minister to people about him and his love and to gather more for his kingdom. We are children of God, and his plan for us was to be here all along. So remember to be patient because God has something so beautiful in your path. Keep going! And Never give up because he never gave up on you, nor did he give up on me. Let us continue listening to God's calling and follow God’s plan.