Gentry Family NYE Whataburger Run

Context

Post-midnight soaking service at Encounter Church in Liberty, TX. The group is driving to Whataburger after ringing in the New Year at church. Cynthia joins via phone call.

Key Moments

Healing & Spiritual Highlights

• Brenda received prayer for her eyes during service; declares healing ("My eyes are healed actually")
• Gary felt the move of the Holy Spirit twice during service
• Tim Joo attended and went up for prayer - family proud of his humility
• A couple drove 4 hours from Dallas seeking miracles
• Brenda calls Gary "Evangelist Gary Lester" (middle name she gave him)

Prophetic Declarations for 2026

• "This is the year of miracles, signs and wonders"
• "It's a new season, it's a new day"
• "The best is yet to come"
• Apostle Delmar prophesied good years through 2027
• Brenda: "2026... so many great things I'm looking forward to"

Matchmaking Attempt

• Cynthia's friend Kalana mentioned as potential match for Gary
• Kalana attends Harvard, returning on January 4th
• Family jokes about Gary being shy
• "You have a good soul and you need someone with a good soul"

Business & Upcoming Events

• Brenda mentions mining conference in Austin on Thursday (January 2nd)
• Reference to "capture" business idea from earlier discussion
• Documentary plans reaffirmed: "We're gonna do that documentary"

Family Dynamics

• Imani ordered food for the family at Whataburger
• Simba practicing without glasses after eye healing prayer
• Playful banter about Gary not responding to Imani's X message
• Discussion of patty melt vs chicken strips
• Imani blessed by Brenda: "Bless you, blessed you"

Key Quotes

Brenda on healing:

"My eyes are healed actually... I'm healed. I declare it."

On the service:

"Being in Liberty, in the house of the Lord is so amazing. It was so good."

On celebrating New Year:

"Meanwhile, the people in the world are going to the club. We just left church. The best way to start the year."

Brenda on Gary:

"Gary, Evangelist. Evangelist Gary Lester."

On 2026:

"We're gonna have a great year. We're going to have a very very great year."

Logistics

• Whataburger run after midnight (only place open)
• Gary staying at hotel in Liberty
• Brenda/Simba heading back to San Antonio area
• Mining summit in Austin scheduled for Thursday (January 2nd)

Themes

• Post-revival euphoria and faith declarations
• Family warmth and hospitality toward Gary
• Prophetic expectation for 2026
• Practical faith (claiming healing, speaking blessings)
• Integration of Gary into Gentry family circle