Our Hearts are heavy, our beloved Pastor Linda Hobby Babcock passed away on Thursday April 15 at approximately 8 AM. Linda had been battling lung cancer. Although we are saddened by her passing we take much comfort in knowing that she is now with her (and our) Savior and also knowing that we will be seeing her soon. A celebration of life ceremony is planned for Sunday May 2,2021 at 2 PM. The service will be held at The Church of Isaiah 58 Project of Arizona 100 Moon Mountain Ave. Quartzsite, Arizona 85346. The mailing address is PO Box 1713 Quartzsite, Arizona 85346 Pastor Wayne will continue to carry on with the ministry.
Mike Hobby and his wife, Linda, had a unique perspective of what it's like to be homeless and hungry. In 2000 Mike and Linda became homeless themselves as a result of a major medical crisis with no insurance and no means to pay the bills. During their time living on the streets, God placed a burden on their hearts for the homeless.
Equipped with real-life experiences of homelessness and a God-given passion for the down-and-out, a ministry opportunity in Quartzsite, Arizona presented itself. Mike and Linda accepted the call, and in the winter of 2003, the Isaiah 58 Project was established. Their unique ministry to the homeless became a reality. Now married to Wayne Babcock, Pastor Linda and Pastor Wayne, continue with the passion to help those who are lost to find their way and ultimately for them to become who God designed them to be.
On August 15, 2017 Pastor Linda and Pastor Wayne Babcock, who was serving as associate pastor of Isaiah 58 married. They are continuing on with the ministry together as pastors. Please pray for God's guidance and continued blessing.
