Hard Hearts on a Busy Day

As told by John Barros:

It was busy down here today with some very hard hearts. One lady who couldn’t speak chose life. Beth Goble had spoken with her and the lady who drove her. She was still hard but came out after the preaching.

 

I am so thankful for Andrew Gilhooley, Bradley Spruill, and Jesse Stiemann from Reformation Bible College for spending some time here before their classes.

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The Steadfast Love of the Lord Never Ceases

As told by John Barros:

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning. God is so gracious.

This morning “Anna” arrived by taxi. She saw no hope or any way to have a baby right now. Jennifer and Jacob lovingly spoke words of life to her. She kept wanting to go in and I believe everyone said everything that could be said but she did go inside. Prayers went up because we can run out of words but Jesus doesn’t. God opened her eyes and gave her a small faith and trust and she came out to the glee of all the counselors.

 

After prayer Jessica and I took her to True Life Choices. She was loved by the staff and given an ultrasound by Callie. After having her life poured into by those wonderful ladies we took her home. It was a long ride and we could see God removing scales from her eyes and drawing her to Himself. At one point she said “Thank you for being there. I would have made the biggest mistake of my life.”

It was unbelievable to watch God literally change many people’s lives through changing the heart of one young lady. Her boyfriend is very supportive and wants to start a family. I could go on and on. She has been texting with Jenn and Jessica. She is a completely different person. There is nothing like this. Please pray for her..

Next “Who Will Stand?” Meeting

Who Will Stand?
Thursday, April 3, 2014
6:30pm
Saint Andrew’s Chapel

Tomorrow evening at 6:30 John will be hosting our quarterly “Who Will Stand?” meeting. There will be updates, training, and John will speak on “What is our message?”

This is open to anyone in central Florida who would like to come, especially anyone who would like to learn how you can stand for life. Even if you just want to understand how to pray for the ministry more directly, come on down!

We will meet in the fellowship hall at Saint Andrew’s Chapel (5525 Wayside Drive in Sanford) at 6:30pm on Thursday, April 3, 2014..

More Work at OWC

As told by John Barros:

It has been so busy lately I can’t even believe it. I haven’t been able to post much on OWC. It’s been brutal down here but last Friday three ladies chose life; one due to God turning a guy into a man and standing up for his lady and baby.

Today was very strange; only two came for abortions. A man came to clean the clinic’s basement sump pump.

There was one beautiful bit of verified news. A young lady I have prayed with and for for many years finally quit! God had been working on her heart and toward the end she came in crying every day. Please continue to pray for these workers..

Never Prepared

As told by John Barros:

No matter how long you do this you’re never ready for the horror of the second day of late-term abortions. The abortion was started yesterday and the women were sent home to begin labor. They come back with their pillows and blankets to continue.

 

Some of these people will most likely be here until Friday marching around in the back parking lot to hurry up the labor. There always seems to be a stench in the air during these late-term marches. Prayers are requested for today.

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Such A Battle

As told by John Barros:

It was such a battle down here today. It was really busy. I spent a long time in the morning with a couple, going through everything. I was able to get Daria Monroe from True Life Choice on the phone to speak with them. She took off from home and got her staff to come in early to serve the young couple.

 

They chose life, had me pray for them, but when he started the car she got out and went back inside the clinic. It was awful. She was more than twenty weeks pregnant but wouldn’t listen.

There were several late-term moms today. There was one beautiful young lady who chose life, though. She had a friend who brought her. When the friend’s eyes were opened she fought hard to get the mom out of here.

It is such an honor to serve with Tracey, Jennifer Toor (who is five weeks pregnant now), Bradley Spruill, and a couple of Jonathans. These two young men really feel God is calling them to this ministry. Thanks for praying..

The Result of a False Gospel

As told by John Barros:

My friend Jay came down to OWC to video something that never happened so he decided to film me and the Reformation Bible College students Jessica, Jacob, Bradley, and Jesse. I hate pictures and videos of myself for obvious reasons but thought this would show what we come across daily.

The first thing you must know is that all of these people have been lovingly spoken to before the preaching. The manager yells out as the preaching begins, threatening to call the police. Then a guy comes out claiming to be a Christian, angry because the ladies inside are upset. Practically everyone down here believes they are a Christian. The owner, the abortionist Randall Whitney, and all the workers. They proudly have Christian emblems on their cars.

The people come here believing that Jesus “understands” their situation and is taking their baby back until the time is right or some such nonsense. It is insanity. Jay’s camera ran out of tape. This young man actually began to tremble and said he would try to get her out. Later he came out crying on the porch talking to her. Later he came out to get her a blanket with his head hanging, not saying a word. It is absolutely miserable down here watching these things happen. This is what you do to people when churches preach a false gospel: people end up believing in a false Jesus, an idol they have created. I am so thankful for my pastors and elders who preach the truth..

Strong Darkness

As told by John Barros:

It was a slow day for abortions today but it was filled with ministry. A young lady named Nicole came needing help–but she is not pregnant, so she didn’t come for an abortion. She was told that the only real answer to her and her family’s problems is found in Jesus. We gave her a Bible and Jessica shared the gospel and prayed with her. She will be followed up with tomorrow.

 

Savannah also came down and called out to the ladies. It got a little dramatic when a “Christian” came out to tell me Jesus isn’t like what I am preaching and everyone inside was upset. I told him I wish he would have been at Saint Andrew’s yesterday when my pastor Burk Parsons warned us to make sure we were following the right Jesus and not one we had invented in our own mind. We talked at length and he later came out in tears speaking to the lady he brought. They ended up going through with it.

Then a Hindu couple was there. I got to speak to the man and he went to his car to think. He ended up getting her out, then went in and got his money back. He came and let me say a short prayer which seemed like a miracle since he was Hindu. He went out back to leave but a clinic worker who must have been watching on the cameras pulled her in the back door. She went through with it.

Sometimes I wish I could see the spiritual realm but it’s probably best I can’t. Every person who came to help today said “Whoa, what is going on here?” You could feel a darkness that was stronger than ever before. None of us are charismatic and are actually Reformed but it was inexplicably dark. I believe the Lord Jesus showed us very clearly our need to lean on Him and He showed me I need to seek holiness..

Elephant Gods

As told by John Barros:

The workers here are laughing, mocking us, and showing new employees around the place. The lady who runs Dr. Pendergraft’s abortion mills pulled up and asked how I liked the improvements. I told her I didn’t understand the significance of the elephant gods they put on the porch. She said they are there to bring good luck, peace, harmony, and chase away evil. I said “He’s already inside,” and she said that wasn’t very nice. This place just seems to get crazier by the day.

The RBC kids are strengthening our position through praise and prayer to our King. Psalm 44:5-7

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Things Happening

As told by John Barros:

I don’t know what’s going on down here but the whole gang was at work today. They were bringing out bags of trash, planting shrubs and trees, and adding mulch around. I was picking up folks for church.

 

I spoke to one of the clinic workers and asked her to go with us. She said she may if I would keep it secret who she is and what she does. I have been wondering if they are cleaning up for an inspection or sale or consolidating clinics. They have been moving more beds and other equipment into the building.

Please continue to pray; I have a feeling something is coming to a head..