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Annual Senior Pastor Report
As we reflect on this past year at Peniel Christian Church (PCC), our hearts are filled with gratitude for the faithfulness of God. Throughout every season, the Lord has proven once again that He is good and that His hand remains upon His church. Deuteronomy 3:8 “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” This year has been marked by both blessings and moments of sorrow. We experienced the loss of a couple of beloved members who graduated to be with the Lord. While their absence is deeply felt, we rejoice in the hope we have in Christ and the promise of eternal life. Their legacy of faith continues to encourage us as a church family.
In the midst of these moments, God has continued to pour out His grace upon PCC. One of the many visible blessings this year has been the opportunity to improve the exterior infrastructure of our church building. Through much work, dedication, and generosity through offering and donations from the congregation as well as anonymous donations outside of PCC, we were able to repair, restore, and paint parts of the building. 1 Chronicles 29:9 “Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the Lord: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy”. There still much to fix, repair and remodel as it is our heart for Gods House to continue looking beautiful and not be neglected, it is our Home. These improvements not only strengthen the facility but also reflect our desire to be good stewards of what God has entrusted to us. We Honor those that came before us and in faith sowed prayers, time and even offerings so today we could call this house Peniel Christian Church. Genesis 32:30 “So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, “It is because I saw God face to face, and yet my life was spared.”
Most importantly, we have witnessed God moving powerfully in the lives of people. Over the course of this year, more than 30 souls have come to Christ, and we have had over 20 baptisms as individuals publicly declared their faith in Jesus. These moments remind us why the church exists—to share the gospel and see lives transformed. We have also been blessed by the arrival of new families and individuals who have joined our church community. Along with them, God has raised up new volunteers and emerging leaders who have stepped forward to serve in different ministries. It has been encouraging to see the body of Christ growing and working together.
As the church continues to grow, we are committed to the important work of discipleship. Our focus moving forward is to nurture and instruct those who have recently come to faith so they may mature spiritually and become strong disciples of Christ. Overall, we can confidently say that God has been faithful to Peniel Christian Church. We are humbled and honored to be part of what the Lord is doing in this community.
We are also excited to share that our church has raised their giving with Missions at Heart to expand our commitment to missions. Through the faithful generosity of our church family, PCC has been able to give and support mission work locally, statewide, across the nation, and internationally. We are honored to partner with missionaries, foundations, and nonprofit organizations that are faithfully serving and spreading the gospel in many places.
It is truly a blessing to stand alongside them and support the important work God has called them to do. Thank you to everyone for your continued generosity and heart for missions.
Thank you to every Pastor, member, volunteer, and leader who has served faithfully throughout this year. Your prayers, dedication, and love for the Lord make this ministry possible. We look forward with faith and expectation to what God will continue to do in the coming year.
With gratitude, and love, ALL GLORY TO GOD!!
Sincerely,
Reverend Joel Garcia