As told by John Barros: 

What a day. Today was pretty cool. Bradley, Stephen, Waleska, and I were joined by Matthew. He ministers at a mill up in Raleigh and travels around the US. helping and encouraging others.

Thankfully today was slow compared to what it has been. First thing this morning, Mark showed up with Priscilla. She went inside, but when I told Mark I knew he was young but needed to become a man he came out to the sidewalk. He honestly asked what it meant to be a man. When I told him, and shared how our whole church would help him to do it, he sighed, began to tear up, and asked for prayer. He went inside and told Priscilla “let’s get out of here – we can do this.”

The irony is that they went to Choices and found out that she wasn’t even pregnant. Please pray that they would repent and come to Jesus fully.

Then there was Elisabeth, who pulled in with her boyfriend. They were spoken to, and there was just something about her. I don’t know what it was. We all prayed for her and I told the people that I would be preaching to her. Believe it or not, they chose life and came out after the preaching. Waleska met with her and and Elisabeth broke down. It was beautiful. Please pray for these folks.

Matthew said another couple came out and left as well. Nobody got to speak with them so I just don’t know.

There were some hardened people there that Matthew dealt with, like a guy claiming to be a Christian counselor when every other word that came out of his mouth was vile. Then he dealt with another guy that was bringing a lady here for an abortion who is married to someone else. Just crazy.

Those of you that have been praying for my times on The American Adversaries, please keep it up. Believe it or not, it is making a difference in Orlando. They are a secular station, but the number one spot in their program is hearing the stories of what Jesus is doing in the streets of their city. Thank you all. I don’t see how this could happen without your prayers.

As told by John Barros: 

Today began where yesterday left off. A bunch of craziness ensued, with more death threats and the like. Far too much to get into here. The place was packed solid all day with appointments coming in shifts.

In the middle of all the darkness, God moved. There were a couple that left, maybe just because of the numbers, but we are praying they don’t return.

Then there was Horeo and Sterling. They pulled in and Luke was able to minister to them. They became very soft, and he was able to show pictures of the baby he and his wife adopted from a brave lady that thought she had to do this. He also read correspondence from the birth mother, thanking him for loving their baby like they do. Horeo and Sterling began sobbing and thanking Luke. They chose life and drove away.

Meanwhile, Beth met with Ashlie. She spent time with her and they left, but Beth didn’t feel right about if they chose life or not. Later that afternoon Ashlie returned and went inside. She came out soon after going inside, and came over to talk. Once again Luke showed pictures of his baby and shared the love he and his wife have for him. She began to be open to adoption. We gave her information regarding “Life For Kids”, had a time of prayer, and she left.

There are way too many stories to tell from today. I am constantly amazed how God sends the right people for the right people. Two couples were prepared to listen to a precious friend tell about Jesus’ love for him, his wife and baby. Most people could care less, but God brought Luke today for these two. There is always beauty in the darkness.

Today also marked a year since Yolie arrived down here. She was sharing how she will never be the same. So thankful for Bill and Bradley, who also served here today. In addition, God brought Edwin, his wife, and Andrea down to pray.

I get people mocking their method of having tape over their mouths. Well, when the need arises, that tape comes off in a big hurry to minister to someone. Edwin was doing it last week and Andrea did today. Please pray for all those involved.

As told by John Barros: 

I don’t know what it is that happens here in the unseen spiritual world, but boy it seems like different forces show up on different days.

Today was one of those nasty days with death threats and vileness on a monumental scale. First thing this morning, a lady named Pat brought her neighbor down here in a wheelchair. The lady in the wheelchair had a daughter inside that was in her second day of labor. They wouldn’t listen and were very angry that Warren and I were there.

Then the others began piling in and no one would listen. Donna brought her grandson Tim down and they tried to reach out to folks. I began to preach and the people went literally crazy. Screaming and yelling.

They called the police and they came down. The officer went in and came back out while I was preaching and said “You know the rules, right?” We took time to thank him for his service in light of the police work we saw on the news last night. He was very appreciative. The police have always been a blessing to us, which just made the people angrier.

One guy brought his wife and kids down but they were unable to have their abortion because she was to far along for the money she had. He began screaming about God sending us down here and all kinds of things we could not understand. Another guy was singing and dancing while Warren was calling out to folks. He was also screaming about how we don’t care about black people and how everything we have was built on the backs of black people.

Then Gerry brought his wife Trudy down. Pat came walking out the back door. She had been back there with the lady in the wheel chair and her daughter. Pat said she was getting some paperwork outside the labor room when the abortionist Randall Whitney walked out in a plastic clear apron with a tray. On that tray was a baby.

He said “she delivered”. Pat came up to us as gray as I have ever seen anyone. She was horrified. She was so repentant for giving her friend a ride down there. I have never seen anyone in this condition. Trudy spent time trying to help her. She heard the Gospel and we had some time of prayer. Today was pretty horrific even for this place’s standards.

Then there was Dominique and Anthony. They chose life several months ago and she is getting close. They had gone to a doctor’s appointment and stopped by to say hello. They got out of the car and began telling anyone that would listen how good God has been to them and how He would do the same for them.

It was awesome to see them and hear their testimony about the goodness of God to them. Please continue to pray for them. They are getting close.

No one chose life today, but like Jonathan and his armor bearer we will climb the mountain tomorrow to the camp of the Philistines and see if perhaps God will give us the victory.

As told by John Barros: 

In all the awful news tonight, there is some great news from down here. So thankful that Gerry came down to serve here today. God did some work here. Three different couples came out after the preaching and were fighting. Two of the guys became men and led their ladies away. One lady stood up against the guy that brought her.

Then there was Stephanie, who came down saying she had to do it. She couldn’t see any way that she could possibly have a fifth baby. We went through some Scripture and began to pray. She began to cry and went to Choices. Please pray for her. Please pray that God would give her faith, repentance, and provisions.

Then the Lord sent a precious surprise. As I was directing Stephanie out the drive, my dear friend Winnie stopped by. We were all able to pray for Stephanie as she drove away. The Lord Is Good.

As told by John Barros:

Today was incredibly exhausting. God is so good. As insanely bad as last week was, today was insanely good.

Four ladies chose life today. Laquanna came early this morning via taxi. The Lord opened her heart to talk and we did, followed by a time of prayer. She went inside anyway, only to come out within a minute. She told me she doesn’t know why, but as soon as she opened the door she could feel an overpowering evil. She came out and asked for a ride to Choices. She became extremely happy to be pregnant, but when she had her test she became upset because it was negative.

Nicole came out during the preaching sobbing. She went with her conscience and not her boyfriend’s wishes. She chose life. Then Maria did the same thing.

The there was Takyra. She called me after a rather amazing thing that happened. I wish I could tell you. I met her at 4:00 at Choices. She went through a lot of counseling by those awesome ladies and had her ultrasound. There was much prayer down there over the two hours and she was able to speak with her mother who is so thankful she has her eighth grandbaby.

We had such a blast with her eight month old daughter who stole everyone’s heart. So thankful for Callie, Stella, Michelle, and the others from Choices that are always working so hard. Sheryl and the ladies from St. Andrew’s will be loving on them.

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I have no idea what it is about Black Friday that brings out so much evil down here. It was very black indeed again.

The place was packed with people, forcing them to park on the street. The usual Friday crew couldn’t make it, so I was alone most of the day. One guy pulled up in a huge pickup truck, got within inches, and began screaming. This guy is now at the top of the vilest customer list. He was relentless. He was outside screaming threats, mocking God and anything holy every 10 minutes.

This guy was so bad that other people there to have abortions were coming out and sitting on the wall to comfort me and encourage me to hang in there. I know you can’t believe it, but that is true. This place just gets totally insane sometimes.

Edwin texted me from his church wanting to know what they could pray for down here as they went into a prayer meeting. Then dear Bonnie showed up. The guy inside went completely insane, running out and trying to stop the preaching and turning his vileness upon her. I believe it was because she shines the light of Jesus through her eyes.

Then he began calling the girls inside whores and other things. He would stand inside, and while in there jump up and down, making vile gestures and screaming like a lunatic. People were coming outside just to get away from him. I am convinced demons drive or even possess some of these folks.

Edwin and David ended up coming down here to pray after they were done at church.
In the midst of all this darkness, Jesus entered the lives of one young lady, Tonya, and her mother. They chose life and will begin getting help on Monday.

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Thankfully it was really slow today. They were done by 1:00 except for one late term Mom. One lady came sat out back for a long time and left. Doug and Yolie were able to give her some materials. Just pray she doesn’t return.

It was wonderful to have Gerry down here again, but I was so thankful to have Doug here. It was a year ago this week at St. Andrews that Doug came up to talk with me about this ministry. He said he would have a couple of weeks off over the holidays. He came down here and learned for a couple of weeks and has never left. He comes down on Saturdays now and is here from about 7:00 till they are done. It was awesome serving with him today. He is an amazing brother.

Also had a call from someone about a young lady that chose life at another clinic. We are supposed to get together Monday. Please pray for her. Praying you all have an awesome Thanksgiving. I’m so thankful for you all.

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It was pretty busy down here today. The rush is on to have their abortions done before Thanksgiving. There were three ladies that turned away. They wouldn’t talk but were quite moved.

There was another girl that came out, saying she wasn’t going to do it and some other things we could not understand. There were some heartbreaking things as well. We were able to pray with a couple of ladies, but their guys wouldn’t man up and get them out of here.

So blessed to have Randy and Cheri down here from Virginia. You just have to love folks that take a day out of their vacations to come and serve. They have been Facebook friends for some time and are friends with some dear friends of mine, Don, Nathan and Mary. Randy and Cheri serve faithfully up there in Virginia.

We were also blessed to have Anna come from the hospital to say hello and pick up her stroller. Please pray for all the ladies here. They are going to be open everyday other than Thanksgiving.

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Today the Lord worked in two completely different ways and came to the same result. Two precious babies and mothers were saved and they were both beautiful.

Oscar came with his lady this morning. He spoke very little English and Maria spoke none. I tried my best to speak to him but she went inside. He had all the same excuses like it is her choice. He sat in the car out front and I just knew I had to get a Hispanic man to speak with him.

I was able to get a hold of my dear brother Pito. Pito spoke with him for a long time. He warned Oscar about what God thinks of this, what the consequences are, and shared the Gospel with him. He told Pito he was going to try and get her to come out. I left him some time to think and let the Holy Spirit work.

While he was sitting, a beautiful young lady named Kasta arrived. She came up and spoke to Bradley, listening to everything we had to say. She asked for prayer, took a blessing bag, and said she would like to come to St. Andrew’s, so we gave her a bulletin. It was extremely beautiful. It was one of those “God, please send someone to stop me” meetings. She ran right into Bradley.

Then an amazing thing happened. Oscar was becoming increasingly convicted, talking to himself in Spanish, etc. The truck that picks up the dead babies pulled up. I stood to preach again, asking for a moment of silence as they brought the week’s dead out through the lobby. I asked them to not mock God or us but just consider those that died and that their babies would be coming out like this next Friday.

Oscar went crazy. He began screaming and yelling “no, no!” He ran in the door, grabbed Maria, and pulled her outside. He got her in the car and World War 3 broke out. They had a rather heated discussion with many tears. Then the smiles came. The thumbs came up, the thank yous and the waves as they drove away. It was so incredible.

So thankful for Stella and Laurey for being on the other end of phones today. So thankful for Beth being here in the morning and Peter coming in the afternoons on Friday to just be an awesome friend!

Today was filled with surprises. Today Gerry came back to winter at St. Andrew’s. He comes every year from Wisconsin and joins us down here. What a blessing he is. Today Gerry, Yolie, Philip, and I got to see two different couples turn away with thank yous and one father, mother, and daughter choose life. It was pretty incredible.

Then Crystal came by. She had been overcome with thankfulness to God for choosing life down here three and a half years ago. She wanted to come say thank you. Her little boy Jayden is now three years old and is her whole life. She also told us that she has been helping a friend, Anna, that chose life here a month ago.

A patient of Dr. Collins saw what was going on here today and came over to see what we wanted for lunch. It was a pretty special day.