On August 6, 2023, our church gathered to take an appreciation photo for Samaritan’s Purse along with Jaime who joined the Sunday service—a welcomed visitor from Samaritan's Purse.

Our partnership with Samaritan’s Purse began with the inspiration from Pastor Kang’s preaching on sharing in Christ’s suffering and serving neighbors who are in need. And since September 2022, more than 200 of our members have volunteered for disaster relief with Samaritan’s Purse in: Jackson, KY; Fort Myers, FL; Englewood, FL; Griffin, GA; Fort Lauderdale, FL; and Highland Falls, NY.

Our church members who volunteered, from high school students to elderly deacons, have expressed how participating in the disaster reliefs with Samaritan’s Purse has refreshed their spirits. Offering help and compassion in Jesus’ name to those in need, as well as meeting other dedicated volunteers has truly energized our entire church!

We are grateful for the opportunity to support Samaritan’s Purse and serve together in Jesus’ Name. And our gratitude was felt as Jamie and the staff from Samaritan’s Purse shared their thanks back to us.

We give all the glory and thanks to our Lord Jesus Christ!

The 2023 Annual Summer Retreat was held in Canadensis, PA from July 09-11th. The first session, “This, Then, is How You Should Pray,” began a five-part series built out from the Lord’s prayer (Matthew 6:9-13), taught by Pastor Jo. 

As souls born again in the blood of Yeshua, we revisited the pattern of prayer given to us by our God of covenant - not doubting, but believing He will answer. That evening, church members cried out to the Father in heaven, and already received much grace in prayer. On the second day, 20 souls were baptized in the Name of Yeshua, and all were witness to His glory and power - as many received the Holy Spirit and miraculous healing. The sessions continued, as they focused in more detail on the fulfillment of the will of God in His kingdom on earth, the church, and the mercy we receive in our opportunity to pray honestly, deny ourselves, forgive one another, and live each day, for His glory, as our last. From morning to night, the meeting room was packed - not only with our members, but with joy in fellowship, tears in prayer, and heartfelt praise for the goodness of God.