Alfredo and Rick have been a team for over 15 years as students through Pastoral school and as leaders of Champion Christian Junior and Senior High School in Chico.
Pastor Rick went home to be with the Lord May 6th, 2018, This is the story of how the Lord brought these two together to serve as brothers in ministry.
Rick served as Principal at a local Christian school and Alfredo served as Board Chairman as well as Chapel Pastor and Worship leader for the students. After Alfredo delivered a strong message to the students, Rick pulled Alfredo aside and told him, “I know you can sing and lead worship, but you are a Pastor! These kids listen to you.” This was a confirmation of the calling Alfredo had been hearing for over a year!
During their service together in a Ministerial program, Alfredo and Rick both heard the call from the Lord to start Rock of Life Fellowship as teammates along with Rick's wife Susie and Alfredo's wife Debbie. They had God given gifts and skills that complemented each other and made a powerful ministry team. The message was to know Jesus and make Him known and to let as many people as possible know that the love of God and a relationship with Jesus the Savior is the answer for everyone, no matter their situation in life!
This world has nothing to offer us and we need to separate from it as it will destroy us.
There is only hope, love and joy waiting for us in a relationship with Jesus Christ who loves each of us so very much. Father God desires that no one would perish but turn away from this world and spend eternity with Him in heaven..
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After Pastor Rick's passing, Susie moved to the Sacramento area to be close to her daughter and grandchildren. Rick and Susie will be always loved and appreciated for their service to the Lord and their part in the founding of Rock of Life Fellowship!