1 year ago, I had a desire for a deeper and more intimate relationship with God. I didn’t just want to know Him. I wanted to know EVERYTHING about Him. I wanted to know the good and the ugly. The Way, the Truth and the Life. 

So I took a step of faith. 

Leaving my stable and comfortable home and family behind. Forsaking all to know God. 

I remember last year (2024) talking to my mom about this mission school I wanted to go on and how I knew that this was scary because I didn’t know anyone and it was a “dangerous” place. As I talked with my mom trying my best to describe the faith I had that God would take care of me. (While also dealing with the spiritual warfare and being scared that my liver would end up on the black market.) 

She was watching a Roman movie (something weird per usual). As I was describing the trust I had that the Lord will protect me, the movie showed a scene where the Roman soldier was getting attacked and he held up his shield to  millions and millions of arrows flying at him. It was an intense part of the movie and he ended up not getting hurt by one arrow. I pointed to the tv and I said “that’s what it’s like, that’s how I feel.” (At that time I didn’t know that this is actually scripture.)

Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭16‬ ‭

“above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.”

So, I took a step of faith…

I attended Calvary School Of Missions (CSOM) in summer 2024. There’s so many amazing blessing God did to even get me there, I hope to share one day…

1 year later…

Now, this year I prayed and asked God what He wanted me to do. Yes, I had these desires but what I wanted more, is God’s will. After praying, talking to my pastors and leaders, reading, fasting, and more praying, I know what to do.

Again, there’s so many times where the Lord spoke to me and aligned blessings for this to be confirmed, I hope to share everything one day. The first thing was sermons my pastor was teaching. One of his points was “Do You Really Want To Know The Will Of God?” This was convicting for me because after my pastor asked me to be a leader for CSOM 25’ I almost immediately said “no.” I had this plan in my head to stay here in California and pay off my debt.

My roommate Serena was later asked to join the leadership role. Since then she also was battling with the same things. Such as not wanting to leave her job and having to figure out her finances etc. Every time she would come across something that seemed impossible she would say something like “I trust God though” and the CONVICTION WAS INSANE!! How could I limit God like that?!

I took a step of faith by sending out my last newsletter and meeting up with a friend to talk about the situation. The next day… GOD SPOKE! I was doing my devotionals when I was rereading a chapter I had read the day before, except I didn’t read the whole thing till that morning.

II Corinthians 8:10-12

“And in this I give advice: It is to your advantage not only to be doing what you began and were desiring to do a year ago; but now you also must complete the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to desire it, so there also may be a completion out of what you have. For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have.”

DUDE! This is was just perfect timing. I believe God wants to increase my faith as iv’e been praying for that diligently. Exercising the gift of faith has been difficult at times. However, if anyone were to see my life, I want them to see the faith Christ has given me.

So, I’m taking a step of faith…

I’m going to CSOM 25’! Praying and seeking God diligently for Him to provide the finances. This was the main and probably only reason why I thought I couldn’t go. BUT GOD is bigger than that.

I pray that you would join with me in this calling God has set before me. Which is to fulfill the Great Commission! My heart breaks for the people who don’t have a future or a hope. What I’ve come to realize is that God’s heart is very often broken for His children. I want the whole world to come to know Jesus. I want all to come to repentance and the knowledge of Christ. How much more do you think He wants that?

So, would you join us?

WITH PRAYER:

Please be praying that God would provide financially. Pastor Joel once said “haven’t you ever thought that because YOU prayed, it happened?” God hears my prayers, and I know He hears yours too. Join with me in praying diligently for people who live in darkness and that God would send out more labors into the field.

WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT:

I know for someone people it can be uncomfortable sharing a number. However I feel led to be open with you guys… 3 months ago I was in debt around 27,000 dollars. I was drowning and I couldn’t serve my Father as much as I was called to because of the bondage I was in. Now, June iv’e cut that down to 6,000 dollars! All glory to God! THANK YOU JESUS! I continue to press on working, serving and most of all, first seeking the kingdom of God and His righteousness.

For your convenience there is a giving link down below or you can also mail a check to the church Calvary Chapel Saving Grace 17451 Bastanchury Rd Suite 203 Yorba Linda, CA 92886 with the memo stating “Donation to Ariana Landaverde”

Thank so very much for your love and support. I would also love to pray for you! Please respond to this email with how I can be praying for you!

Blessed never stressed,

Ariana

“That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death,”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭3‬:‭10

Hi everyone!! Thank you for reading this month’s newsletter! I want to start off by apologizing for not writing for the month of April. Your prayers have been heard and answered! I really have been growing in the time management part of life. However, it’s still something I continue to grow in. I would love to be able to share every blessing God has given me and every word He has said. Instead, I’ll be sharing key moments that happened during Passion week!

Stater dinner time!! This was my first ever Jewish tradition!Everyone was able to pitch in and bring some delicious food and drinks. Pastor Nick led a whole group of us in the usual Jewish traditions like the washing of hands, partaking of the bitter herbs, Matzah etc. This was a blessing because I really got to see what they used to do BC days. I loved learning about it, but honestly, I’m so grateful of what Jesus did on the cross and fulfilled the ultimate sacrifice. We don’t have to do these traditions or sacrifices anymore. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

Easter Sunday!

There isn’t enough words to describe the gratitude I have towards Jesus. This was my first Easter celebrating it for the true meaning, Jesus! I had the opportunity to serve in the kitchen! So the team and I started with prepping, baking and cooking. I was so very joyful I was able to serve along side Brian and the rest of the team. As soon as the worship started, I just started bawling my eyes out. I reflected on where I was at just 1 year ago. I was in such a dark and lonely place, heartbroken and felt like I was without God. To now, being completely surrounded by people who love me like family and were worshipping God. I was in such awe of Him and His presence I had such an overwhelming thankfulness to Him. For Him. Not just that, but what He did on the cross for me. He demonstrated His own love towards us, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

OH HOW TIME FLIES….

I am beyond amazed of the fact that I can look the same, BUT WOW. My mind and spirit is changed. 2023 I was living “my best life” working 2 jobs, full time college student and weightlifting. To 2024 I was wanting a deeper relationship with God and trying to walk in this “new” life. All the way to 2025. A missionary training student with a hunger and passion for the Lord Jesus Christ.

PRAYER REQUEST:

Almost 1 year ago my life was changed when I took HUGE step of faith by going out to Mexico for 6 weeks with a random Church I’ve never heard of. Scared that my liver would be on the black market, I trusted God. After surviving the most ethereal experience, I now have an opportunity to serve and lead a group of students that are also taking a step of faith! I am extremely blessed to have this opportunity! However, this is difficult for me as I’m still paying off some debt. I always knew that the Lord could provide for me to go. However I didn’t really want to accept that He would. After lots of prayer and words of encouragement, I want to be obedient. So, I ask that you all would be along side me. Praying diligently that the Lord would use me where He calls me. That I would be able to raise support not for me, but for the investment and the furtherance of the LIVING GOSPEL!

Answered prayers:

• I’ve improved on my teaching and changed my studying style
• Getting better at scheduling and being timely
• I wake up almost every morning with a worship song in my heart

Prayer Request:

• The Holy Spirit would set a revival!
• That the Lord would free me from the bondage of debt so I can follow Him freely!
• That I would not have doubt when asking God to move
• That God would allow me a way to go to CSOM

Ways to Support:

PRAYER:

The Lord constantly reminds me how much prayer is important. Even when He was talking to His disciples in Matthew 9:38. While He could have said “Go!” He, instead said “pray”.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT:

John 12:3 Tells us that Mary, regardless of having little, she gave Jesus a very expensive oil. Not regarding the fact that she could have sold it for twice as much. Instead, she realized the worthiness of Christ and how everything else became worthless when it came to serving Christ.

SHARE THE VISION:

Even if you are not able to help financially, prayer and word of mouth can go a long way! I love to share the story God wrote using me. This is His story and He so graciously allows me to share it.

Thank you all for your time and support! I pray that this would go forth and that you found encouragement through this. Have a blessed day!

Love, Ariana

“be strong, all you people of the land,’ says the Lord, ‘and work; for I am with you,’ says the Lord of hosts.”
‭‭Haggai‬ ‭2‬:‭4‬ ‭