“Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things, fenced in and hidden, which you do not know(do not distinguish and recognize, have knowledge of and understand. “ Jeremiah 33:3 (AMP)
You most likely came to this page because you saw our license plate HOPE 333. God promises us that when we call to Him, He will answer… On this page we will feature answers to prayer from people just like you. We want to encourage you to call on the Lord today….no matter where you may be or how hopeless it may seem, God is near you today. If you would like for us to pray with you for your answer send us a quick email at prayer@hopeag.com
TESTIMONIES
Testimonies of Answered Prayer
Testimony by: Ricky Rosa (March 2018)
Going into work last week I had $150 and a bill due Friday worth over $385. All week I was praying and bringing the matter to God, asking Him for guidance. Throughout the week He brought me a simple phrase to repeat over and over again; "A way has already been made in Jesus' name." However, after working Tuesday through Thursday and coming up significantly short, I felt more than discouraged. I questioned where this way was. Then, Thursday night, a coworker, also a Christian, came to me and handed me cash that covered the deficit and then some. I explained that I was unable to know for sure when I'd be able to repay them, and they quoted multiple verses to me regarding the blessings we receive when we give to others, then told me they didn't want me to repay them. I tried to refuse the money, but they insisted so much so that the cash was waiting for me on windshield when I went to my car that night. Friday morning the bill was paid and the left over was given as an offering to God for His faithfulness and provision!
I am in the process of leading my immediate family members to Christ. Although it is a challenge, I am continuously seeing God's movement in the matter. I'm praying that on Easter Sunday, everyone in my home will come to church that morning. I've already gotten a yes from 2 of 4. I'm looking forward to a great Easter service, and God's wonderful blessings upon my family when they all come to know Him as their lord and savior.
“I called on the Lord and He has answered me”
Testimony by: Joanne @ North Haven (July 22, 2014)
I feel truly blessed, a year ago I (we) where having a lot of marital problems. I let it start to invade my head and heart. I didn’t think we were going to make it at some points. Since I’ve totally put my mind on Jesus and some scriptures and I took God’s word into my daily life, really turned to prayer as well. Our marriage feels like it is being healed. That’s why I thought it would be a great time, to renew our vows and receive more of God’s favor. His love for us is overwhelming, and I love him. Bobby and I have been together over 26 years. We are celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary and this Sunday we will be renewing our Wedding vows with our family at Hope! We {STILL} Do and always will.
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14″
Testimony by Georgetta “Peaches” Sharpe at Baptism Class April 2014:
Peaches: 57 years a catholic. Last Sunday when you called us up to the altar for “needs of a Father”, you put your coat over all of us individually, I actually broke down in tears really hard and cried because I felt the love through your coat, does that make sense?” Pastor Jim: “You know that does make sense, very much so. I think that when we talk about symbolic gestures, the Bible is filled with symbolic gestures. I think the problem with symbolic gestures is we try to make a religion out of them. Sometimes God will do something one time, there are many miracles that Jesus did one time a certain way then he never did it that way again. God kind of prompted me to do that with the coat, I think it was what we needed last week and you felt the love of God come through you. Peaches: I felt a lot of weight being lifted off my shoulders. I mean I don’t know what it is but every time we sing, I’m crying. Everything we do in here, I’m crying with happiness but last Sunday when you called us up if we wanted to go up (who needs the father), but for some reason this time when you put your coat on me I went into a heavy, a heavy, heavy cry, I mean I felt rejoiced, I felt happy and I felt a lot of weight lifted off my shoulders and it felt so good. Pastor Jim: You know there are many that have never experienced a Father’s love. That was God wanting us to just experience His love, in way with the heaviness lifting off the people. Some people walk through life without ever really feeling a father’s love and when you try to talk to them about a Heavenly Father who loves them, they say, well I’ve never experienced an earthly father that loved me and it’s hard for them to receive it. Last week God was just pulling open the veil of Heaven and saying, “I love you, I want you to experience my love”. My coat was just a symbol; it had nothing else to do with anything but you receiving from the Lord. Peaches: I felt like his arms were wrapped around me and that’s something I didn’t get from my real father. He did throw his arms around me – but for some reason, this time I felt the clutching of The hands and being held. Pastor Jim: That was such a powerful service. Peaches: It was, it was. Pastor Jim: A lot of guys from teen challenge were crying when I put my coat over them Peaches: I was crying before you came to me, little tears, but when you put your blazer on me I went through a heavy, heavy cry. This whole week has been a fantastic week of stress releases, yes some stress, but not as much as there was and I’ve been singing around the house. A complete different feeling in me.
Testimony by: David Brown (May 11, 2014)
Having had a background in social services, I thought that getting help with a personal addiction problem wouldn’t have been a problem. To my surprise, I called every “worldly” method of treatment available. I utilized past resources I acquired through the social services field only to find myself doubtful because every door was closed. It was at that point I let Matthew 17:20 become alive in my life. I surrendered, turned over my will and prayed to God for the help I so desperately needed. I reached out to my Pastor who suggested I call “Teen Challenge”. Instantly I knew God was in control over the situation. I received prayer, call backs, and within a couple of days I was on the next bus to CT from PA. Nothing I did to help my situation worked. It wasn’t until I called on God that I found the solution to the problem. We serve a faithful God whose promises will be the same yesterday, today and tomorrow! God bless you all.
Testimony by: Jake Evans (May 4, 2014)
Since 2004, I have been an addict of all kinds of drugs, namely meth. Where I’m from it is rampant (Oklahoma). I was given an opportunity to move to Norwich after I attempted suicide. Living with my Grandparents, I started drinking again. They sent me to “Teen Challenge”. I’ve now been sober since December 15, 2013. By the grace of God, He has brought me across the country to find God again. To save my life. Psalm 37:23-24 “If the Lord delights in a man’s way He makes his steps firm, though he stumble, he will not fall for the Lord upholds him with His hand.”
Testimony by: Victor Rancor (April, 2014)
A time in my life when I met heroin. It became my best friend, my wife, my daughter, my lover, most dangerous of all, my God. See, heroin is not prejudiced. It was introduced to me in the latter part of my life at 39 years old. I had a great life; I met the perfect woman (Lisa) that God had gifted me. Going so well. Then what I prayed for God gave me, a daughter. But when a “friend” of mine introduced me to the sin. I slowly gave up on them and everything. I gave up on the gift that God gave me. We don’t know that we lose our best friends until we almost lose our spouses or children. Most of all, losing the connection with Christ. Now I am found. Christ has stabilized my relationship (s) and I still have relationships with my wife and daughter and Jesus. Wow what a turn around. I love it so much. Jesus never gave up on me, even though I pushed Him to the side. Amen
Testimony by: Linda & Doug Dudley (April 2014)
Answered prayers for our small group: 3 people needed health insurance. ALL received it this month (April) 1 family needed finances – disability – for 9 months – received 4/14/14 1 person needed a hernia operation – scheduled for 4/29/14 1 person regarding finances – now has a savings account – still needs prayer Slight changes in Doug and son’s relationship – needs more prayer
You most likely came to this page because you saw our license plate HOPE 333. God promises us that when we call to Him, He will answer… On this page we will feature answers to prayer from people just like you. We want to encourage you to call on the Lord today….no matter where you may be or how hopeless it may seem, God is near you today. If you would like for us to pray with you for your answer send us a quick email at prayer@hopeag.com
TESTIMONIES
Testimonies of Answered Prayer
Testimony by: Ricky Rosa (March 2018)
Going into work last week I had $150 and a bill due Friday worth over $385. All week I was praying and bringing the matter to God, asking Him for guidance. Throughout the week He brought me a simple phrase to repeat over and over again; "A way has already been made in Jesus' name." However, after working Tuesday through Thursday and coming up significantly short, I felt more than discouraged. I questioned where this way was. Then, Thursday night, a coworker, also a Christian, came to me and handed me cash that covered the deficit and then some. I explained that I was unable to know for sure when I'd be able to repay them, and they quoted multiple verses to me regarding the blessings we receive when we give to others, then told me they didn't want me to repay them. I tried to refuse the money, but they insisted so much so that the cash was waiting for me on windshield when I went to my car that night. Friday morning the bill was paid and the left over was given as an offering to God for His faithfulness and provision!
I am in the process of leading my immediate family members to Christ. Although it is a challenge, I am continuously seeing God's movement in the matter. I'm praying that on Easter Sunday, everyone in my home will come to church that morning. I've already gotten a yes from 2 of 4. I'm looking forward to a great Easter service, and God's wonderful blessings upon my family when they all come to know Him as their lord and savior.
“I called on the Lord and He has answered me”
Testimony by: Joanne @ North Haven (July 22, 2014)
I feel truly blessed, a year ago I (we) where having a lot of marital problems. I let it start to invade my head and heart. I didn’t think we were going to make it at some points. Since I’ve totally put my mind on Jesus and some scriptures and I took God’s word into my daily life, really turned to prayer as well. Our marriage feels like it is being healed. That’s why I thought it would be a great time, to renew our vows and receive more of God’s favor. His love for us is overwhelming, and I love him. Bobby and I have been together over 26 years. We are celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary and this Sunday we will be renewing our Wedding vows with our family at Hope! We {STILL} Do and always will.
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14″
Testimony by Georgetta “Peaches” Sharpe at Baptism Class April 2014:
Peaches: 57 years a catholic. Last Sunday when you called us up to the altar for “needs of a Father”, you put your coat over all of us individually, I actually broke down in tears really hard and cried because I felt the love through your coat, does that make sense?” Pastor Jim: “You know that does make sense, very much so. I think that when we talk about symbolic gestures, the Bible is filled with symbolic gestures. I think the problem with symbolic gestures is we try to make a religion out of them. Sometimes God will do something one time, there are many miracles that Jesus did one time a certain way then he never did it that way again. God kind of prompted me to do that with the coat, I think it was what we needed last week and you felt the love of God come through you. Peaches: I felt a lot of weight being lifted off my shoulders. I mean I don’t know what it is but every time we sing, I’m crying. Everything we do in here, I’m crying with happiness but last Sunday when you called us up if we wanted to go up (who needs the father), but for some reason this time when you put your coat on me I went into a heavy, a heavy, heavy cry, I mean I felt rejoiced, I felt happy and I felt a lot of weight lifted off my shoulders and it felt so good. Pastor Jim: You know there are many that have never experienced a Father’s love. That was God wanting us to just experience His love, in way with the heaviness lifting off the people. Some people walk through life without ever really feeling a father’s love and when you try to talk to them about a Heavenly Father who loves them, they say, well I’ve never experienced an earthly father that loved me and it’s hard for them to receive it. Last week God was just pulling open the veil of Heaven and saying, “I love you, I want you to experience my love”. My coat was just a symbol; it had nothing else to do with anything but you receiving from the Lord. Peaches: I felt like his arms were wrapped around me and that’s something I didn’t get from my real father. He did throw his arms around me – but for some reason, this time I felt the clutching of The hands and being held. Pastor Jim: That was such a powerful service. Peaches: It was, it was. Pastor Jim: A lot of guys from teen challenge were crying when I put my coat over them Peaches: I was crying before you came to me, little tears, but when you put your blazer on me I went through a heavy, heavy cry. This whole week has been a fantastic week of stress releases, yes some stress, but not as much as there was and I’ve been singing around the house. A complete different feeling in me.
Testimony by: David Brown (May 11, 2014)
Having had a background in social services, I thought that getting help with a personal addiction problem wouldn’t have been a problem. To my surprise, I called every “worldly” method of treatment available. I utilized past resources I acquired through the social services field only to find myself doubtful because every door was closed. It was at that point I let Matthew 17:20 become alive in my life. I surrendered, turned over my will and prayed to God for the help I so desperately needed. I reached out to my Pastor who suggested I call “Teen Challenge”. Instantly I knew God was in control over the situation. I received prayer, call backs, and within a couple of days I was on the next bus to CT from PA. Nothing I did to help my situation worked. It wasn’t until I called on God that I found the solution to the problem. We serve a faithful God whose promises will be the same yesterday, today and tomorrow! God bless you all.
Testimony by: Jake Evans (May 4, 2014)
Since 2004, I have been an addict of all kinds of drugs, namely meth. Where I’m from it is rampant (Oklahoma). I was given an opportunity to move to Norwich after I attempted suicide. Living with my Grandparents, I started drinking again. They sent me to “Teen Challenge”. I’ve now been sober since December 15, 2013. By the grace of God, He has brought me across the country to find God again. To save my life. Psalm 37:23-24 “If the Lord delights in a man’s way He makes his steps firm, though he stumble, he will not fall for the Lord upholds him with His hand.”
Testimony by: Victor Rancor (April, 2014)
A time in my life when I met heroin. It became my best friend, my wife, my daughter, my lover, most dangerous of all, my God. See, heroin is not prejudiced. It was introduced to me in the latter part of my life at 39 years old. I had a great life; I met the perfect woman (Lisa) that God had gifted me. Going so well. Then what I prayed for God gave me, a daughter. But when a “friend” of mine introduced me to the sin. I slowly gave up on them and everything. I gave up on the gift that God gave me. We don’t know that we lose our best friends until we almost lose our spouses or children. Most of all, losing the connection with Christ. Now I am found. Christ has stabilized my relationship (s) and I still have relationships with my wife and daughter and Jesus. Wow what a turn around. I love it so much. Jesus never gave up on me, even though I pushed Him to the side. Amen
Testimony by: Linda & Doug Dudley (April 2014)
Answered prayers for our small group: 3 people needed health insurance. ALL received it this month (April) 1 family needed finances – disability – for 9 months – received 4/14/14 1 person needed a hernia operation – scheduled for 4/29/14 1 person regarding finances – now has a savings account – still needs prayer Slight changes in Doug and son’s relationship – needs more prayer