A family began attending Bethel Church in 2016 and moved their daughter in 2017 so she could attend Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry. During their time there, they visited the Healing Rooms, where they experienced a significant touch from God. They brought a onesie belonging to their grandson, who had been diagnosed at age three with moderate to severe autism and also had a heart defect. At the time, he was four years old.
They had intended to place the onesie on the platform but learned that this was no longer practiced. Instead, Beni Johnson held it during the service and returned it afterward. Following this, they began to notice gradual changes in their grandson. As they continued to pray and visit their daughter, they saw increasing improvement.
Previously, their grandson was unable to be in a room with more than 10 people. However, they were able to bring him on a trip, during which he remained remarkably calm—even on the plane. When they brought him to the Healing Rooms, he initially could not enter, as he was overwhelmed and crying out. A woman experienced in working with children with special needs gathered a team to pray for him. During prayer, one team member shared a prophetic impression, saying they saw a string coming out of his head and asked permission to pull it. His mother agreed.
Afterward, the family traveled to Crescent City. For the first time, he began playing independently. The following day, while worship music played and the family relaxed together, he continued to sit and play on his own, appearing content. At one point, he placed his hands on the couch, looked up, and smiled. They recognized this moment as when God removed the autism.
From then on, he continued to change. He began playing independently and functioning on his own. Although doctors had previously said he would never live a typical life, his progress told a different story. On a later visit back to Bethel, Chris Gore and others prayed for him. After meeting with Chris and his family, they sensed a clear impression from God that the process was complete.
Where he once could not tolerate being in a room with more than 10 people, he later walked into the sanctuary at church and remarked on the large crowd. Curious, he asked if they could count the people, and they walked around together, high-fiving others—leaving his mother in amazement.
By the age of eight, he had completed the school year earning all A’s. His teacher described him as an exceptional student.