Here is a sample of what people have had to say about their experience and impression of Spectrum Ministries.

"Our group really had a super time working with and through Spectrum Ministries. They were able to see how other people lived and survived when they did not even have a third of what w have. The kids were able to reach out and love someone they had never met before and to help someone and not expect anything in return. I praise God for this dynamic ministry and the opportunity to be part of it. The kids cannot wait to come back down again."

— Hope Community Church, Sacramento, CA.

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"Thanks for giving all of us the opportunity to help the people in Mexico. This trip will be one of the trips I made that will stick in my mind for the rest of my life."

— Pam, First Baptist Church, Streater, IL.

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"What an awesome and eye-opening experience it was to spend last Thursday with you in Mexico. We appreciate your willingness to involve others in your ministry."

— El Camino Baptist Church, Sacramento, CA.

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"What a wonderful experience for our family to join you for a day in Mexico. The lessons learned are unnumbered. We all came home seeing life with new eyes. We are so thankful and challenged."

— Margie, Ron, Josh & Kabe, Bass Lake, CA.

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"Thank you for the time you've spent with my teens. Many (13) are seriously considering serving God in the Mission Field. I am grateful for your impact as they consider what God would have them to do. Thanks."

— Ray Harris, Executive Pastor, El Camino Baptist Church.

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"It was a privilege to serve with Von, and Efren through Spectrum's ministry in Mexico. These men did a great job with my group. Our teens were exposed and involved in a variety of ministries to the poor. They came away from the experience with a profound new outlook on their world. Twenty of them have now expressed an interest in giving their lives to full time ministry/mission work. This definitely was/is a movement of God in our group. Spectrum's ministry played a large role in developing this type of interest."

— Ray Harris, Executive Pastor, El Camino Baptist Church.

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"Dear Pastor von: First I must thank you for allowing us to serve the Lord through your ministry. It was a blessing to me and my four kids. I am praying the Lord will lead us to continue mission work at home as well as perhaps neighborhood communities around St Louis."

— Angy Mollet

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"Dear von: "It was truly a life changing experience to see the people of T. J. living in such poor conditions. My heart went out to them. Through that experience I learned to appreciate the many opportunities that I have been given. My hope and prayer is that I can use these opportunities to better serve my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In His Grip."

— Nathan Gunn

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"We are some "Aussies" who spent some time with you in October '92. This time had a very profound, life changing effect on all of us and in some ways "spoiled" our everyday lives for us. Of this we are most thankful. On behalf of my Mum, husband and myself I thank you for the inspiration you have been to us. May Jesus bless you richly."

— Parisa Hafer, Australia

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"Thank you all so much for allowing us to be a part of your ministry team for a day last month. We deeply appreciate your work in Mexico and can sense God's movement within each staff member. As Pastor von's last newsletter hinted, we know the work is hard and long and checkered with many setbacks. We will continue to pray for the work you are doing and the lives you are touching in the name of Christ."

— Scott Collier, Plymouth Congregational Church

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"I wanted to thank you again for the great trip and all you and the guys did to make it happen. After you spoke on Thursday night, we had almost 3 hours of sharing, crying, talking and praying together. You had the "spark" that got it all going. Since we got back, the kids and staff team have started a ministry to collect clothing materials and funds for Spectrum which we will send down to help out."

— Vic Russo, First Baptist Church of Castro Valley

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"Our kids are still living their experience from August. It's good when the Lord really gets a hold of the heart & they keep their commitments they have made on missions trips. Thanks for all you have done to help this work begin."

— Vic Russo, Pastor to Students, First Baptist Church of Castor Valley

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"The Lord touched my heart in a way I never thought possible serving with you all, what an awesome calling. We will be praying for you, and thank you." In Christ's Love."

— Michael Ann and Craig Williams