friday, April 16, 2021
Bobby and LaKeisha Williams, Slidell, Louisiana
In the city, some buildings are still boarded up from Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The area around the Williams’ church plant is predominantly African-American and low-income. “A lot of what we strive to do is provide resources,” Bobby said. “We try to educate people spiritually, financially, intellectually, you name it.”
That’s how their church—Next Level Church—got its name. They want to see people take their life to the next level starting right where they are. The church provides its neighbors with multiple forms of assistance from health fairs to meal distribution, all with the goal of creating community and leading them to Jesus.
Prayer Requests:
● Pray for Bobby and LaKeisha to persevere in ministry.
● Pray for the church’s compassion ministries to open doors to share the gospel.
Lucius and Blair Guthrie, New King Church, Burlington, Vermont
The Guthries were sent out from Valleydale in 2020 to join the work at our partner church, New King Church in Burlington. Lucius grew up at Valleydale, and he and Blair have both served on Valleydale’s staff. Lucius leads worship for New King, and Blair is working as a school teacher in the public school system.
Prayer Requests:
● Pray for the Guthries as they adjust to living in the Northeast.
● Pray for Lucius and Blair to share the gospel with their circle of influence.