After being cursed by his mother and told that she wished he had never been born, Carlos left home and travelled to Quito. He was thinking of suicide as he came upon an open air meeting being held by Monica and David.After the message, Monica talked with him for a long time about the unchanging love of God. His heart was totally broken. The next day he came again and told how he had read the gospel of John. He was so excited about the prostitute who had received forgiveness for all her sins.The following day, his face shone so brightly as he told how god had provided a job. he showed them a list he had written of all his sins, which was followed by a prayer, 'Thank you Jesus for forgiving me all my sins. Now, guide me for the rest of my life. Yours, forever, Carlos.' they all cried together. Carlos came to church and later as they parted he said, 'Now don't stop coming to preach. remember that someone like me could be in the street...'