Before we went to our 3rd meeting, we accompanied Pastor Luis Rubiales to the hospital to visit two members of his church and to pray with them. (we realized that he does not use his last name Aguado, but Rubiales; so from now on we will address him as Pastor Rubiales). They were so excited to meet us and the pastor had us pray for them. We really felt the presence of God minister to their souls. We believe that they will have a speedy recovery. It was wonderful to see the heart of Pastor Rubiales for his people; he is a true pastor.
3rd Meeting at the Aunar Drug Rehab Center in Gihon
Aunar is a Christian-based organization working along with the hospitals to rehabilitate drug addicts through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is located on approximately 4 acres of land, which includes a small farm, with cattle, chickens, and a beautiful facility, which is the center for the approximately 50 men and women, who come here for spiritual help. This facility offers free housing, food, clothing, and also workshops where the residents can work to support themselves while they are here. They take in clothing, furniture and electronics donations and prepare them to resell to help support the facility. The facility is run solely on donations and what they can sell, with no government help. However, the government refers those with no other means to this facility, because they know that they will be helped. Aunar has many locations in the country of Spain, and are run by dedicated leaders such as Pastor Chuchos and his wife Mili Bernardo, and family.
These directors sacrifice their time and efforts to run this facility, and live off of the same revenue that’s raised for the work. Both of these beautiful people were once drug addicts themselves, found Christ as their Savior and were delivered, and now they have completely dedicated their lives to helping those in the same condition that they once were.
Pastor Chicho runs the men's dormitory, which is housed in the main facility, and Sister Mili runs the womens dormitory, which is another area. While speaking with them, we felt their dedication and compassion. We found that they and their family share a house with four others so that they can afford to focus completely on this great work.
Pastor Aguado comes here weekly to minister, preach and teach the Gospel in a sanctuary built in this facility. Pastor's Chico's wife Mili, his son, and his assistant pastor and wife lead the worship services, and they are extremely talented worship leaders, as we found out tonight.
When we went into our service, these worship leaders brought down they glory of God in a way we cannot even describe. All we can say is that God's presence was rich in this place. Bro Matt left his testimony before I ministered and the people responded tremendously, and they were ready to hear the word of God!
Once again, my friend Rebecca from the Candas church translated for me. Also in attendance were Rebecca's Parents, Pastor Salvadore Ros and his wife, as well as other members from the Gihon church. In all, there were approximately 60-70 people in attendance, the majority being the residents of the facility.
I preached from Psalms 8:3 “What is Man that thou art mindful of him?” I talked about the two great gifts that God has given to every man; a will and faith. Only we can choose what we’re going to believe in. As I ministered the people responded, praising God, listening intently. Then it came time for the altar call! My first call was for salvation. About five men came forward- old and young. Each one received Christ into their heart. Then I gave an altar call for those to come who need a touch from God, and approximately 25 people came.
Time would prevent us from sharing all that happened. I called for the pastors to come and pray for the many that came down. One young girl about 13 or 14, came with tears in her eyes, asking that Jesus would save her and help her parents, who both live in this facility. She is living with her mother at the women's home, and she wants her family free and back together. I called her mother who was sobbing behind her, and her father came also. I could see that her mother was really hurting, and the Holy Spirit impressed me to tell her that even though she has this problem, she is still a good mother and loves her daughter. She broke down sobbing, and then I asked her, Has Jesus forgiven you of your sin?” She said yes, and I told her she doesn’t have to carry the guilt that she let down your family anymore. The biggest smile came on her face; you could feel the Holy Ghost coming upon her, and she began to praise and magnify the Lord. I joined hands with her, her husband, and daughter, and we prayed for God's complete victory for their lives, and that God would restore their home.
While others were being prayed for, the center’s assistant pastor’s daughter asked for prayer because her job was very difficult, and she was being tempted to sin. She was having trouble making a stand. I reminded her of what I ministered tonight, that she has a will and has faith, and tonight she could live for God no matter what! I shared a situation from when I was working out in the world, and how God turned it around when I took a stand. We prayed and she made that choice for Jesus!
Pastor Ros's daughter, Rebecca came crying, asking if I would pray with her concerning God's will for her life; she is not sure how to proceed. She feels a great calling on her life, and does not know if she should go to college, or what? She wants to do God's will for her life. I ministered to her that she is doing God's will right now as a worship leader at her church, helping the youth, and her father (the pastor) in every capacity. I told her that she was just like Samuel; he started the same way; and look what God did with his life! Her parents were there laying hands on her. I told her to listen to the direction of her pastor, and her mother, and listen to them about how to proceed. I told her to give it all to God and he will direct your path. Then we all prayed for her, that God's perfect will would be done in her life-and she gave it all to Jesus!
These are just a few examples of what God did in so many lives tonight. It was an altar call just like we have at home. Many needs were met tonight! They definitely have church in this place!
Please keep all of these leaders and their families in your prayers. They are sold out to the work of God.
Tomorrow, we will be visiting the Gypsy church! We anticipate great things and we covet your prayers.
God Bless,
Rev. Mancini
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