A long overdue break

There is absolutely no doubt in our minds that Alex and Paty are not only called to this work but that they are also incredibly gifted for it. There are kids attending the Santa Monica church and living in rooms close to their home for no other reason than that they love Alex and Paty. This amazing couple work so hard (far too hard!). They visit the streets, they work in the drop-in centre and they spend countless hours with the kids who are leaving the streets discipling and helping them practically and it is making a huge difference. We are seeing the start of what we believe are long term changes.

Of course they make mistakes along the way. This is completely new to them. But what no-one can dispute is the incredible love they have for the kids and nobody knows that better than the kids themselves.

They also have their own relationship and their 3 grown kids (2 have left home and have kids) to protect.

You can only imagine how tired they are after months of this work. Not only is it physically exhausting but it is also draining emotionally and spiritually. Today they have gone outside of the city to take a much needed week of holidays (vacation). Please pray that their time will be one of deep renewal and refreshing in every way. Pray too for the kids who depend so deeply on their physical and spiritual support in their absence. Pray that God will strengthen them this week and that they will begin to realise that His help is even more valuable than that of Alex and Paty's and that they will fly through the week. Pray against the enemy's attack on their lives with the people that are always there to help them through gone.