ELTV:Where is God when tragedy strikes, especially in the lives of believers? Powerful true story!

On this episode of Everlasting Love, a Major car accident leaves a pastor and his family of 5 in what appeared to be a hopeless Situation. He was Near death's door! Many would, and did ask, where was God? How can a loving God allow this to happen, especially to those who are believers serving Him? It's an inspirational true story of God's Everlasting love.

Pastor Raul and Elizabeth De La Matta
Love Revival church in Elgin, IL.
Website: https://www.loverevivalchurch.org

Our vision is to raise a Generation that has an encounter with the Love of Christ, where everyone feels Loved, Valued and Appreciated through Salvation, Healing and the Power of His Word.

Raul De La Matta is a man sent by God with a bold message that will challenge you, impact you and open your eyes to see your need for change.
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In 2001, Raúl de la Matta, discipled by Apostle Nahum Rosario, responded to God's call upon his life to build a church of faith, power, and glory in Elgin, IL. In 2002, he was involved in a terrible car accident which changed his life forever…after being raised from the dead, as he met with our Lord Jesus Christ and received a direct Mandate from Him.
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Since then, His ministry is characterized by a bold message of Salvation, Love, Holiness, Healing, Character Development, and Deliverance, followed by the manifestation of the power of God in healing and miracles. He has traveled to preach the Word throughout North, South, and Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, and India.
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Elizabeth De La Matta married Pastor Raul De La Matta in 1993 and her life is full of service to the Lord. She pastors alongside her husband and is mother to their 3 children Julissa, Isaiah and Amanda. She faithfully demonstrates her love for God and people as she serves in ministering God’s Word and leads the Women’s ministry, Children’s ministry and Dance ministry. She also has a passion to worship the Lord in song.
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Her testimony is one that impacts and touches the lives of women who have experienced teenage pregnancy and childhood physical and verbal abuse. Elizabeth’s desire is to restore women to their rightful place in God’s perfect plan. She firmly believes that women are called to establish their marriages and raise their children under the authority of God’s word. Elizabeth also has a heart to impart the unconditional love and character of Jesus Christ into the hearts of children as they become our future godly generation.
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Raul de la Matta and his wife, Elizabeth, have 3 children and reside in Elgin.