God has been working mightily in the OC Region as we witnessed Melida Rios come to Women’s Day to be born again in front of 198 very enthusiastic women!
Last year Melida attended the OC and IE Women’s Day as her very first church event! During this past year, she studied the Bible on and off with teen leaders Tracy Shelbrack, Ashley Moody and other teens. She faced heavy persecution from her family who threatened to kick her out of the house if she continued studying the Bible. As the OC Women’s Day approached, she was solid and undaunted in her decision to make Jesus her Lord! Melida’s mother was present at the Women’s Day where she couldn’t stop crying and thanking all the women who persevered with her daughter because she knew Melida was doing the “right thing!”
Saturday, the OC Region hosted a Farewell Party for Chip & Ashley Moody! It has always been Chip’s dream to be the first missionary chosen to go to Philadelphia to make disciples! Many tears were shed as about 80 people crowded into the Preston’s house to express their love and support for this treasured young couple. Many teens could barely share through their tears of gratitude because Chip & Ashley are, in their words, “so relatable and loyal as friends!” Even though she is eight months pregnant, Ashley is ready and excited to make this move to the “City of Brotherly Love!” Please pray for them as they are being “blown by the Spirit” to be a pillar couple in Philadelphia!
