The influence of Bethel Church can be felt all over this economically stressed Northern California city. But for four days, Zibull said, the church members came, uninvited, into his room in the intensive care unit. Growing up in San Diego, her family listened to Bethel Music, and her mother eventually began listening to online sermons. “Coming here has really, really, really helped me cultivate that relationship with Jesus that I didn’t really have before,” she said. Chamberlain, who left the church 42 years ago, said it’s not hard for to spot church members about town.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 01, 2020 14:04 UTC