See new testimonies below: Eight new testimonies from David Stadelhofer, Hil Llanto, Maryse Gallagher, Susana Ginze, Stan Paczynski, Sam Harley and Robert Brown
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Selling frozen roses
by Sam Harley, Robert Brown, Caroline Cecile and Jose Fragosa February 25, 2018 The group discusses selling frozen roses out on flower stands, perhaps a new Olympic winter sport.
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Brother fundraising in rain while team goes to the movies
by Sam Harley February 25, 2018 Sam shares how one brother on MFT was left out fundraising in the rain while the team went to a movie. But he had a powerful experience with God, so when he was picked up he felt sorry for the members who saw a movie...
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Beginning the new year in prayer
by Sam Harley February 25, 2018 Sam shares what it was like waiting for the God's Day prayer, comparing the holy atmosphere inside with the loud crazy scene on the streets of New York outside the New Yorker.
read moreWe made an introductory video for our local “We were there” chapter in Los Angeles. Several members have shared their deep experiences in the movement.
In the video are Jose Fragosa, Caroline Cecile, Robert Brown, Hil Llanto, Susana Ginze and Sam Harley.