I served on church staff with a friend of mine for a few years. We went to youth group together when we were teenagers. Robert went to ABWE candidate school and became an ABWE missionary. Since then he has married a great gal named Alejandra and they have been working in LA Country reaching Hispanics. This past Sunday was their first church service.

I was excited to get a phone call from Robert this week at my house. He wanted to tell me about their first kids church service. The two kids in this picture were part of that service. It warmed my heart to hear that they used some of the products that we had sent them from the KidzMatter store. The kids loved Will it Float, the songs on Worship Aid, and more.

Here’s part of what Robert had to say:

“Our Saturday outreach ministries during much of the year have helped to build up a core group in order to begin Sunday services. September 16th was our first Sunday worship service. Ten countries were represented! The building only holds 40 and there were 39 adults in attendance. We also had 11 children outside in junior church. It was a great beginning!

“The kids loved our first Sunday Adventure Club! My only disappointment was that we did not have more attend, but the kids are excited about inviting their friends next week. During the Bible lesson, they were asked, ‘Where do we find the story of creation in the Bible?’ and a little boy enthusiastically responded, ‘On the first page!’ It is a blessing to see these kids eagerly learning about God while their hearts are still tender. Thank you for praying.”

Please pray for my friends Robert & Alejandra Cupps as they attempt to reach Hispanic boys and girls in Los Angeles.