Dustin B.
I was raised in the church since birth and was filled with the Holy Ghost at age 9, but sadly, I walked away from God as a teenager.
I joined the military, traveled to many places, and in 2021 I was stationed here in Portales. Starting with Covid while in Italy, I began to hunger for what I had lost. I was empty inside and knew what I needed was God.
I began my search for a church when I arrived at Cannon AFB, and Apostolic lighthouse was my first and last stop – I found my home. Over a period of months the Lord used this church to lead me back to the joy I knew as a child. God renewed me in the Holy Ghost, and taught me how to serve Him with gladness.
The Lord was merciful to bring me back, and now that I’m home I wouldn’t change this new life for anything in the world!
Thank you, Jesus!
DustiDustin B.
Margie V.
It was 1984 or so that I attended an Easter service at a local church here in Portales. I was searching for something, but I really didn’t know what it was. During that service, in which I stood against the wall throughout the whole service because it was packed out; I made a mental note that I would not be attending this church again. I went home empty, and I asked God to show me where He wanted me to go to church.
The following day or so, my sister and her kids came to visit me. During our visit, my sister said. “We need to go to this church that my husband went to last night” and I said, “okay”. We went the following Sunday, and sure enough, God was talking to me. He had Answered my prayer. It wasn’t long after that, that He filled me with the Holy Ghost, and I got baptized in Jesus’ Name.
Sadly, I didn’t stay long. I got too busy with work, family, and the cares of life.
My life again felt empty. Thankfully, my journey didn’t end there. God was still reaching.
After about 7 years or so, a new pastor and his family came to take over the church, and some of the saints came over to invite me to visit. I started attending church again with my son, and not long after, God renewed me in the Holy Ghost, and my emptiness was gone. I was back home, never again to leave!
I give all the credit to the Grace of God for keeping me all these years. At times life again got busy, and difficulties came, but He has never stopped helping me! He has always been by my side… It truly has been an incredible journey living for the Lord and serving Him.
Mireyah T.
God has been so merciful and loving to me!
I didn’t understand how God could be all-powerful, all-knowing, and everywhere at once. It was difficult to fathom such a big God! I was an atheist for over 10 years and had the mindset that the choices you make are the results you receive. I had believed that as long as I was a good person, didn’t hurt people, and raised my kids to be kind, loving, responsible, and respectful people, then everything would be just fine. I later realized that was far from the truth.
Around 2018-2019, I started thinking and questioning, maybe there is something out there, maybe there is a creator, what is humanity’s purpose, what happens after death?” During all those years, I would say, one day I am going to read the whole bible and see what it is all about. I read about half of Genesis and didn’t believe the word of God; I thought they were just nonsense stories. As time went on, I knew I wanted to believe but didn’t know which belief was right. I struggled every day with stress and anger. It felt like no matter how much good I did or how kind I was, I felt defeated.
I had good days before God, but none in comparison to how my days are now! Thank you, Jesus!
Looking back, I believe over the years God was trying to reach me. My grandparents would talk to me about Jesus. Everywhere I ever lived, people would invite me to church. Sometimes I would go, and sometimes I wouldn’t. Until one day God got my attention and my life changed! I had always thought it was the worst thing that could happen to me, but in actuality, it was the best thing that could have ever happened to me!
God led us to Portales in June of 2023. And it was only after about a week or two that I was invited to ALC. I love God with all my heart, and I am so thankful for all the saints in this church that have helped me to see the TRUTH. I am equally thankful for my Pastor.
I am so grateful that I finally made up my mind to plead for His forgiveness and that He would take away all the pain that I held for many years.
God in His mercy has answered me and filled me with the Holy Ghost, and I was Baptized in JESUS NAME on September 8, 2024! My heart is thirsting to know HIM even more!
The LORD has not only changed my life; He has also touched my two younger children and my husband. The LORD truly has been so good to me and my family. Serving God is the best life to have!
Brendan V.
To me, Apostolic Lighthouse Church has truly been a rock in my life.
I was privileged to have been raised in this church and to have grown up under the ministry of our wonderful Pastor. Even as a young person growing up on the church pews, I still faced times of difficulty and uncertainty. But, in spite of all that was working against me, it was in this place that I was met with anointed preaching, bible teaching, and the powerful move of the Holy Ghost. These things have reached for me, taught me, and shaped me into the person who I am today. It was here where I was grounded in truth.
A true place of refuge, a place where the spirit can grow, and where true joy can be experienced. I’m so glad that I had the influence of ALC in my growing up years and would never want to imagine how far from hope I could be today without it! Fortunately, it’s not just a past-tense location. ALC of Portales is STILL a place that preaches truth, believes in the power of prayer, and deeply desires a close visitation of God’s Spirit every time we come together!
My walk with God is stronger today because of the Church that God has placed me in and the leadership that He has given us. I am forever grateful and I owe a debt that I could never pay to ALC!
Amanda B.
When I came to God in 2010, my life was a mess. I drank alcohol and smoked cigarettes every day. I was looking for something better and it is then that I gave my life to the Lord!
Jesus filled me with the Holy Ghost; my life was changed! I now have Peace!
I am so thankful for the man of God in my life, my husband, and the children he has blessed us with! Living for God is the BEST decision I’ve ever made and has brought so much joy to my life. I cannot imagine my life without the Lord! He has been so Good to me and my family!
I Love Apostolic Lighthouse Church!!
