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From Gangs to GOD!
- By Larry Schoonover
- Published 01/26/2009
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I have fond memories of spending weekends on my grand-father's farm out on Evan's Road where my dad's family grew up. My grandfather had forty acres where he raised a delicious variety of apples and milked cows. Little did I know I would again return to the valley.
View all articles by Larry SchoonoverIt seems that every where you turn, you hear another negative story – troubled youth, gang-related instances, a struggling economy. With these current events taking place, it's easy to take on a pessimistic outlook at all that's going on.
But on the bright side, not everything that’s happening in this Lower Valley is negative. Lives of old and young alike are being positively impacted through the work of a few local groups. Last year alone, over 60 new individuals came in contact with this life-changing force. At the center of this rejuvenation have been the Lighthouse Church of Wapato, WA and The Intersection Church of Union Gap, WA.
People from all walks of life are coming together and acknowledging that we all have higher missions in life than what we are currently fulfilling. This fresh renewal of passion and enthusiasm is spreading like wildfire across the entire Yakima Valley. One by one, individuals are reaching out and encouraging others to share in this life-giving experience. Because that's the thing about positive experiences – we all want to share them with others.
All of us at the Lighthouse and Intersection churches urge you to join in and find out just how great life can be. Come and witness for yourself the power that has already changed the lives of so many. 
Caleb and Laurin Flowers serve as Youth Directors at The Lighthouse Church in Wapato. They and others have a true burden for the young people of the Yakima Valley. Laurin was born in Yakima and returned there to be a support ministry after having their first child. She expressed wanting her daughter to know the place where she grew up.
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11 Responses to "From Gangs to GOD!"
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said this on 26 Jan 2009 10:09:22 AM EST
This is so amazing
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said this on 26 Jan 2009 11:06:29 AM EST
These are awesome! More than stories they are real testimonies. I will share them with men I know in need of the same deliverance and restoration that these men tell of in their lives. Praise God
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said this on 26 Jan 2009 3:24:29 PM EST
That is wonderful. To see people being truly changed is nothing short of a miracle! The power of God is the only "real" force that can change us. Praise God!
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said this on 26 Jan 2009 5:37:04 PM EST
We know Caleb and Laurin personally. Their love for all people is so .dynamic!! Lives touching other lives in a positive way and helping them change is the greatest thrill a person can know. Keep up the great work you are doing. We need more people like you who really CARE!! God bless you
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said this on 26 Jan 2009 5:54:02 PM EST
When people genuinely care they get involved. Thank you for showing that you genuinely care. Our prayers are with you all.
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said this on 26 Jan 2009 11:20:19 PM EST
This is so exciting to hear what God is doing in the lives of these people in Wapato. He is a life changer and knowing Caleb and Laurin are allowing God to use them in this ministry is very pleasing to me as a parent.
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said this on 27 Jan 2009 4:15:31 AM EST
Some say that they will always be addicts or 'reformed' addicts, but those that believe it are only those who have not shared the same life changing experience these people have.
This new birth experience is available to everyone. A person doesn't have to be a slave to drugs, alcohol or other destructive things to desire a change in their life. The homemaker, stockbroker, plumber or president all need a meaning for living. As they said in the video, the answer is Jesus Christ who promises not only a life with abundant joy, peace and purpose, but also eternal life. It's what they found, and is an absolute cause for celebration. How exciting that their lives are a testament to the fact - it can be done. There's HOPE FOR ALL. Not only are they delivered of the addictions of their past, they are FREE INDEED! ...FREE of the slavery of addiction.,,FREE to learn a new way of living...FREE to live without shame or fear... FREE to celebrate a life full of promise. Wow! |
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said this on 27 Jan 2009 3:26:38 PM EST
God is still in the miracle bussines.Thank God for deliverence,and thank you for getting theses stories out there.God Bless
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said this on 01 Feb 2009 5:03:15 PM EST
its good to see young peaple deliverd from drugs and alchole and give their life over to jesus and filled with the holyghost
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said this on 04 Feb 2009 5:56:31 PM EST
It is good to see that God is still working all the way to Washington.
Also, it is great to here that Cabel and Laurin is being used by God in such a mighty way to help young people find the truth. |
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said this on 05 Feb 2009 11:44:58 AM EST
What a mighty God we serve! He's grace and mercy amazes me. So, proud of the work that is going on in Wapato and so proud of Caleb and Laurin. May the Lord continue to bless you all.
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