Packard Plant

A lot of people have asked Victoria and I, "How can we help? What can we do to make things better?" It's pretty humbling. I can't help but be moved by people's willingness to give and help those that have gone through similar trials.


Some wanted to help our family. We have appreciated it so much. Others wanted to help other kids, other parents.


Maybe you have given to some of the awesome charities that we have been able to be apart of.


Victoria and I have wondered too. We've been able to see so many different needs, you feel like you just want to help everyone and do everything. I can still remember praying when we were first at CHLA, "God, what do you want our family to do? How are we supposed to respond to all this?"


For years we have thought about this...and the same answer seems to keep coming up.


I would be bothered by a simple question when I was at the hospital, Ronald McDonald House or subacute facilities, "Jesus, where are you in all this? Where is your church?"


There is no way our family could have gotten through this if Jesus was not carrying us through. When you are in such crazy circumstances, there is no fear when talking with other families about God because it seems like everyone is searching for the same answers. To be honest, the world doesn't have too much to offer. People are desperate for Hope...Hope that things will get better, that the pain is not wasted.


It has gotten to a point to where Victoria and I have no other response...


We want to start a church...a church that serves families at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House.


After being through it ourselves, we know that while at the hospital, we couldn't take too much time away from Moriah, nor did we want to travel too far in case of an emergency... yet we truly needed to be supported spiritually.


The vision for this church is to be a place for families to take a moment to get away, be encouraged, and be in the Word of God. We want it to be a place where Hope can be offered in the midst of utter turmoil.


We have made reservations to meet at a local restaurant in Palo Alto, very close to both LPCH and Ronald McDonald House (we are unfortunately not allowed to meet at the hospital or Ronald McDonald House).


So in order to do this, we are reaching out for help. It is going to cost around $1,300 a month to meet at the location. We hope to have our first service on February 20th.


Our home church in San Jose, City Church, has been a huge support. They have set up an easy way for people to give. Simply click here, and anyone can make a safe and secure donation. In order to ensure all funds go for this church plant, please write "Packard Plant" in the delegation line. Each gift is also tax-deductible.


We don't want anyone to give out of obligation...we are only talking to those who God might be leading.


If you are interested in joining us on Sunday's, please email me at nelsonjk5@gmail.com for more information.


We are excited to finally take this next step, and provide a church support for families who are in need. During this time, your prayers would be much appreciated!


In Him,


Justin and Victoria