Unsung Heroes

There’s lots of them out there! They serve as pastors of small, seldom mentioned congregations. They are not looking for recognition or honor. They are giving their lives to bring people to Jesus and see them mature in Christ.

Leonard and Gloria Trembley are two of those heroes. I had the joy of ministering to their exciting, bilingual congregation at the Monterey Assembly of God this morning. I asked the people to gather together in the middle of the sanctuary to get a picture of the group. On Saturdays they minister to a still larger group of children and parents… 145 of them yesterday (Saturday) and 165 the previous week! Frances and I ministered at one of those powerful Saturday gatherings in 2009.

Check out the little boy, Manuel, in a checkered grey jacket standing in front of Gloria.

(Photo) During the service when Gloria asked if anyone had something to say he came forward and with the mike in hand, in deep sincerity, admonished the church with a brief message about the power of the shed blood of Jesus. You could tell it was not something memorized. It just came from his heart… and perhaps straight from the heart of God.

Leonard and Gloria are dedicated to making a difference in these lives. Jesus spoke about “bringing forth fruit that remains.” Here is a labor of love with eternal consequences. Today I honor Leonard and Gloria Trembley!

Ralph