Connecting with First Foursquare Church of Long Beach

I had an awesome time connecting with Linda from First Foursquare Church of Long Beach this morning. She is a wonderful woman, committed to praying for her family and their community. She has an incredible heart for children too! It was amazing. I got to hear about the cool things that God is doing among them. Their facility is shared by two other congregations - a Cambodian group of believers and a Hispanic group of believers. Linda says that their expressions of worship are very different but they worship the same Lord with passion. First Foursquare's pastor is Art Gray and he is an incredible man of vision. He has a huge community focus and is committed to serving the needs in their community near Junipero Ave and 11th Street, as well as the entire city. They have been faithfully praying for the city and all aspects of it.

We spent time praying and blessing their church, Linda and her family, Pastor Art, the other churches that gather there, their community, and this city. We also prayed for Pastor Larry Mathieson from Destiny's House, lifting up their needs and asking for God's strengthening, encouragement, and support for the local body there.

I know that God will continue to do amazing things through First Foursquare in the community. I will keep in touch with them to coordinate some of their intercessors who will be able to prayer walk North Long Beach with the rest of us in July.