In May of 2008, I thought I had lost my life to domestic violence.  It was like a nightmare, I awoke in Denver Health surrounded by doctors and nurses telling me I was being wheeled into surgery to reattach my right hand.  I could hardly fathom what they were saying, and later learned upon receiving this horrifying news, I had gone into shock and passed out.  Following the surgery, I again awoke to doctors and nurses

telling me how lucky I was to be alive.  One nurse said someone up there must really love you; and of course I knew that was true because I have always believed in the Lord.  But at that moment in time, I felt as though I was falling apart at the seams. 

After being released from the hospital, in only a hospital gown and a pair of slippers; I went home to find my apartment was a crime scene, and I could not enter.  I was devastated and felt totally lost, but as if in a dream or a miracle I was not willing to accept or understand; everyone kept giving me the telephone number to Pastor Dave McFann who was running a program called the Good Samaritan Program.  I had no idea how this applied to me, and felt this was not what I needed.  I was living in a state of self-pity.  I could not understand why I was still here…I had no use of my right hand and could do very little with my uncoordinated left hand.  I was at a point of giving up when I finally decided to call the Samaritan Program.  From the second I dialed the number, I began to feel love from the very warm and compassionate voice that answered the telephone and asked me to come in immediately to see him.

I was so nervous as I traveled across town.  It was snowing and I had to travel about 15 miles, but upon my arrival it seemed as though I stood before God’s Welcoming Committee.  The focus was never on my injuries, but on my heart and soul.  Pastor Dave helped me see and find God’s love for me.  I began to see that I was NOT alone and that I had purpose.  I must say I was overwhelmed; I didn’t feel I was totally deserving of all the love and kindness I was receiving.  Pastor Dave never gave up on me.  He invited me to attend church, but never forced the issue.  He allowed me to regain my sense of self-worth by encouraging me to get involved and volunteer to help others.  I did begin to attend church and as I began to grow in the Lord and help others; I was no longer ashamed of my disabilities and the horrifying scars.

Pastor Dave and his staff gave me a sense of self-worth again; and in so doing, I stepped out to seek further education to help me grow and begin the healing process in my life.  My journey has taken me all the way to a new life.  I am now CEO and Founder of “It Can Happen Women’s Empowerment Group.”  Pastor Dave still continues to stand by my side as my Pastor, my FRIEND, and MENTOR.

We arrived in the United States approximately one year ago.  We first met Pastor David McFann at Heritage Christian Center, now the Potter House of Denver. We were desperately in need of someone to stand with us, as we were going through a very difficult legal process. Through his generosity, caring heart and love for God, he introduced us to an immigration lawyer. To the Lord’s glory, today we have been granted a legal status to live in this country.

Honestly, we will never be able to reciprocate enough of the kindness, encouragement, compassion, as well as, moral and spiritual support Pastor Dave poured into our lives. Meeting Pastor Dave has truly been a real blessing to us.

Pastor Dave, thank you for everything!! 

Moses & Cecelia
Aurora, CO