Sunday Highlight: July 26, 2026
Kevin and Andria Ibanez serve at O’side Church in Oceanside, California. Their church primarily reaches younger adults but also welcomes people of all ages and life stages, many from underserved and unreached backgrounds.
Ministry in Oceanside comes with challenges. “It’s difficult to get people to commit to something,” Kevin said. “They are busy or have other responsibilities. It’s challenging to get them to show up or attend discipleship appointments.”
Still, the Ibanez family is seeing lives transformed. New believers are coming to Christ, and God is bringing His love, joy, and hope into hearts once far from Him.
Kevin shared, “We began ministering to a group of young adult men who are recent believers. Many joined us on a life-transforming mission trip to Davao City, Philippines. Most didn’t have the money to go, but we prayed, and God provided through generous individuals. God used our team in an incredible way.”
Through praying and giving through the Cooperative Program, churches help missionaries like Kevin and Andria reach their neighbors with the Gospel. Pray that God will provide a permanent building for O’side Church as they continue to grow and serve their community.
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