Testimonials and Prayer Requests From our Past Events

**Saturday, March 14, 2026 – Downtown Colorado Springs**  

**Green Cheers, True Hope: Sharing Life Amid the Parade**

Praise God for 13 faithful evangelists who stepped into the green crowds and festive energy to bring the true hope of Jesus! The **Hope & New Life Bags** were a tremendous tool—used with discernment for sincere conversations and those making decisions for Christ. 

Every encounter is an inherent prayer request—Lord, continue to draw these hearts to You.

**Encounters & Prayer Highlights**  

🙏 **Kailan & Aidan**  

Steve shared the full Gospel with these two. They already have a Christian friend in their life, which opened the door, and they gladly received Jesus Graphic Novels to read more.  

**Prayer**: Lord, use their Christian friend and these graphic novels to deepen their understanding of Your grace. Draw them into a personal relationship with Jesus—let curiosity turn into saving faith.  

✝️ **Carter & Mehgan** (Latter-day Saints)  

They heard a brief but clear Gospel presentation focused on salvation by grace alone through faith in Christ.  

**Prayer**: Holy Spirit, soften their hearts to the simplicity of grace apart from works. Remove any confusion and lead them to trust Jesus alone as Savior and Lord.  

⛪ **Unchurched couple**  

We invited them to The Sanctuary Church (TSC) for tomorrow morning's service—they seemed genuinely open to the idea.  

**Prayer**: Father, stir in their hearts a hunger for community and truth. Bring them to TSC tomorrow; let them encounter Your love and people who will walk with them.  

🌟 **Child & dad**  

Gave the child a Little Jesus figurine and shared how St. Patrick was a faithful follower of Jesus who brought the Gospel to Ireland. Dad promised to look up St. Patrick's testimony and share it with his son today.  

**Prayer**: Lord, plant this simple seed in the child's heart—let the figurine be a reminder of Your love. Give the dad wisdom and openness as he shares the story; may both father and son come to know Jesus personally.  

👨‍👩‍👧 **Unchurched family with 2 small boys**  

We invited the whole family to church—they were warm and receptive in the moment.  

**Prayer**: God, protect and draw this family. Use the invitation to spark curiosity in the parents and plant early seeds of faith in the boys. Bring them into a loving church home where they can grow.  

🙌 **Kyle & family**  

They are believers—Kyle prayed for us right there in the crowd. Such an encouraging lift from a kind, Jesus-loving family.  

**Prayer**: Thank You for this encouragement, Lord! Strengthen Kyle and his family in their faith; use them to shine brightly in their own circles.  

⛪ **Unchurched woman**  

Invited her to TSC—she responded positively and said she loves what our church does.  

**Prayer**: Lord, fan that spark of interest into action. Bring her to TSC; surround her with Your people and Your Word so she finds a true home in Christ.  

🌟 **Vee** (Catholic)  

She has read widely (Quran, Book of Mormon, and more), yet heard the simple grace of the thief on the cross—salvation by faith alone in Jesus.  

**Prayer**: Father, cut through the noise of many books and lead Vee to the one true Savior. Let the thief on the cross story settle deeply—bring her to rest in Jesus' finished work.  

🤝 **Cody & Rebecca**  

Just starting a paint business and already walking with Jesus. Cody plans to call Ward about partnering on jobs—a potential kingdom connection.  

**Prayer**: Bless their new business and their faith. Open doors for partnership with Ward; deepen their walk with You and use them to share hope in their daily work.  

⛪ **Ruban**  

Invited him to TSC—he was open in the conversation.  

**Prayer**: Lord, keep drawing Ruban. Remove any barriers and bring him to TSC; let him encounter Your truth and love there.  

✨ **Nestor** (met right after parking)  

He was carrying McGuire's leather wax, planning to shine shoes for money. We shared about Barry (the company founder) and gave him an Ignite biz card with a QR code to Barry's evangelism site. God's creativity in that moment was stunning!  

**Prayer**: Wow, Lord—thank You for this divine appointment! Use that card and QR code to lead Nestor to the Gospel. Open his eyes to Your love and provision in Christ.  

🙏 **Abel**  

He attends TSC and asked for prayer for healing and wisdom. Ward and Suzie prayed with him right there.  

**Prayer**: Heal Abel physically and give him wisdom in every area of life. Strengthen his walk at TSC; use him mightily for Your kingdom.  

🥹 **Two girls** (from another state, gathering signatures for a politician)  

They were determined to "earn" a Hope & New Life Bag—received it after conversation, but one walked off mid-talk. Lesson learned: Sometimes hold the bag back to keep attention on the words.  

**Prayer**: Even in the quick exchange, plant seeds from the conversation. Soften their hearts; use the bag and its contents to draw them back to truth when they're ready.  

🤔 **Major in theology**  

The conversation turned into debate on both sides—he walked away frustrated. More love was needed over arguments.  

**Prayer**: Lord, heal any hardness from the debate. Replace frustration with humility and a hunger for Your simple truth. Send someone with love and clarity to reach him.  

🙏 **Catholic grandma & two grandchildren**  

She asked for prayer about providing for her grandchildren after retiring. We suggested praying like Mary—to Jesus, the jealous husband who shed His blood for us. She was very receptive; we prayed together in a circle, holding hands.  

**Prayer**: Provide abundantly for this grandma and her grandkids through Jesus. Deepen her trust in Him alone; let the prayer circle be the start of real faith for the whole family.  

👑 **Wolf costume & king

Sonia compared the wolf costume to the armor of God; the king was proud of his status, so we asked if he knows the King of Kings.  

**Prayer**: Thank You for Sonia's insight. Soften the king's heart to bow before the true King of Kings. Use this moment to stir eternal questions in everyone there.  

**Gifts & Tools**  

- **Hope & New Life Bags** — Used for decisions and strong conversations (contents: Eternal Life Birth Certificate, "This Is Love" card, verses tote, Story of Jesus book, Basic Bible Reading booklet, invitations, pen).  

- Jesus Graphic Novels, Little Jesus figurine, Ignite biz card/QR.

**Encouragement for Us**  

- God's creativity (Nestor + wax), powerful tools (bags), wise reminders (Amber/Sonia), teaching moments on love over debate.  

- Tina & Sonia—well done sharing!

**The Team**  

13 faithful evangelists (Steve, Ward, Tina, Sonia, Amber, Doug, Jon, Carter, Mehgan, Rebecca, others—plus photo crew). Thank you—what an awesome day!

Lord, thank You for shining hope amid the green parade. Water every seed—bring full surrender where steps were taken, heal Abel, provide for the grandma, draw Vee/Nestor/Ruban to Christ alone. Soften hearts from debate, fan zeal and love. Multiply these encounters. In Jesus' name, Amen. 🍀✨🙏🌟

Thank you to everyone who braved the chilly December night to join the crowds and bring the true Light amid the dazzling parade floats, balloons, and holiday cheer. Every encounter is an inherent prayer request—Lord, keep drawing these hearts closer to You.

👥 People Encountered

• Markell — One week out of prison, with visible shame crossing his face at times. We refreshed him with the Gospel of grace alone, reminded him he's a new creation in Christ. He lingered with us for a while, receiving encouragement from Tina and John, plus some warm hot cocoa.
• Naomi — Overflowing with enthusiasm for the Lord. Her joy was infectious; I asked her to pray that I'd receive even 10% of her zeal!
• Group of young Christians — Searching for a church with a strong youth ministry. We pointed them to The Sanctuary Church (TSC) and offered to connect them with Natalie (around their age).
• Young man — On fire for Jesus and passionate about sharing the Gospel. His energy lifted our spirits.
• Larry (encountered by John) — Believes in Jesus but uncertain about salvation and heaven. John shared the depth of Jesus' love—that nothing can separate him from the Great I Am—gave Romans 10:9, prayed with him, and encouraged daily time in the Word.

🙏 Specific Prayer Requests

• Markell — Freedom from shame; deep embrace of his new identity in Christ; ongoing openness to fellowship and truth.
• Larry — Assurance of salvation through Romans 10:9; strength to read Scripture daily; victory over doubts.
• Naomi — That her contagious enthusiasm would continue to draw others to Jesus.
• The young Christians — Successful connection to TSC and Natalie; thriving in a vibrant youth community.
• The young man — Bold opportunities to spread the Gospel; protection and fruitfulness in his passion.
• All parade-goers who heard truth — That the seeds of grace planted in the lights and cold would grow in warm hearts.

✝️ Heard the Gospel

Clear presentations of salvation by grace through faith: refreshing Markell as a new creation, assuring Larry of unbreakable love with Romans 10:9, and joyful sharing in conversations with eager believers.

💡 Encouragement for Us

• Naomi's zeal reminded us of the pure joy in the Lord—we prayed together for more of it!
• Divine redirection: We sought some Mormon contacts but found encouragement instead through passionate believers.
• Connecting seekers to a solid church felt like perfect timing.
• People lingering for ministry (like Markell with cocoa and conversation) showed real receptivity amid the holiday bustle.

👥 The Team; Steve, Ward, Tina, John, Sue, Bob, and Shon (thank you for stepping out in the cold!)

Lord, thank You for the Parade of Lights—not just the twinkling floats and millions of bulbs, but for shining Your true Light through Your people on December 6. Warm the hearts that felt shame or uncertainty; fan the flames of enthusiasm we saw; and bring lasting fruit from every conversation and prayer. Multiply these encounters for Your glory. In Jesus' name, Amen. 🎄✨

 Over Labor Day weekend, HopeDealers.Life joined thousands at the Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off. Armed with Hopesicles (frozen Otter Pops), hot cocoa, Jesus Graphic Novels, the EvangeCube, and—most importantly—the love of Christ, we shared the Gospel across four outreach sessions in three days.

Every conversation was more than a moment; it was a seed planted and a prayer in motion. 

The stories below represent people who heard the truth, felt loved, or asked for prayer. As you read, please take a moment to lift at least one name before the Lord.