MISSION STATEMENT

We are a Pentecostal Church with the purpose of preaching the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to reach those who find themselves without spiritual guidance and have strayed away from God in this community and in other parts of the world. That is why we are "A Church in the City, Reaching the World" This year we are praying that God will allow us to experience growth spiritually, emotionally, socially and physically. Together as a church we are working towards this goal. Join us this year to experience a life altering experience.

OUR PASTORAL STAFF

WE BELIEVE ...

OUR PASTORAL HISTORY ...

Our History
Remembering How We Began

1953 - 1987

In 1953, a group of brethren that came from Damascus Christian church located in the Bronx, and had moved to Queens, NY began to gather at their homes to seek the Lord. The Pastors of that Church were Rev. Robert (Francisco) Rosado and his wife Leo. In 1953, they thought wise, and in God's will to send Felipe and Luisa Rodriguez to lead the group. They began having prayer services in the home of Bro's. Efrain and Rafaela Arce. Bro's. Roberto and Paquita Cruz began gathering with the group and later on, Oscar and Betty Arce joined, as well as Toñita and hilda Arce, Becky and Rafael Cajigas. By 1954, the group had grown substantially. Among others, Bros. Primitivo and Viña Vega, Asira and Mencho Nieves, Raul and Milagros Cazaus also joined the group. By this time there was a need for a temple and they were led by the Lord to buy a building in South Ozone Park, NY. At this time the Andino family, the Baquero family, Bro. Bernabe Madera and Angel Rivera also joined the church.

The Lord has blessed the church in such a special way that in 1969 a bigger temple with a parish was acquired. in 1962, Sis. Irene Baquero along with Bro. Roberto Cruz organized the Cadets, a Children's ministry. by 1979, they had 46 boys and girls participating. The Sunday school and children's ministry numbered to about 100 kids. They also began to hold VBS (Vacation Bible School), and many children from the community attended. For 34 years the Church enjoyed growth; spiritual as well as numeric growth with the excellent ministry and leadership of Pastors Felipe and Luisa Rodriguez. on January 16, 1988 they retired, and we, both sad and appreciative said "so long" as they moved on to the State of Florida. We know and will witness when the Lord crowns them in Glory.

1988 - 1989

During this time the church branched off from the Damascus Council and became part of the "Open Bible Council" by the name: "First Hispanic Church the Open Bible". The pastor appointed was Rev. Antonio Orona, who for two years led the church teaching the Bible and preaching.

1990 - 2008

Pastor Orona, after two years of ministry, moved to another state. it was then that another change took place, and on January 16, 1990 the church solicited to be part of the Spanish Eastern District Assemblies of God. the church was left under the care of the Co-Pastor and officials. At this time the membership of the church was of about 100 members. The Sunday school attendance was approximately 160 students and about 200 people attended the church services on Sunday nights.

On the 8th day of April 1990, with much expectation, our church received Hector del Valle's pastoral family, composed of his beautiful wife Mirita, his children, Daribel and Hector Jr and himself. Mirita has been an ideal wife and exemplary mother. Her smile, understanding and personal attention to every member and visitor of our congregation have manifested qualities worthy of a pastor's wife. Tito and Daribel, were obedient and very talented children. They quickly grew-up and left to follow God's plan for their particular lives and are presently living in the State of Florida. Their lives have wonderfully honored their parent's ministry.

For 18 years Pastor Del Valle, has shepherded our church faithfully and responsibly. We have felt the sensitive beat of a shepherd's heart at the needs of the people. He has manifested wisdom in making decisions, sensibility in rectifying problems, and has been a most caring counselor. Through the years, a great harvest of souls have been reached and ministered to in the power of God's word and spirit. We enjoyed a beautiful spirit of fellowship, and have felt confident in the fine administration, unity of peace and respect of our syndicated, deacons and associate pastors, as they have worked hand in hand with our pastor towards the wholesome growth of our church. We have also enjoyed a competent leadership that our pastor has managed to prepare and efficiently work in the different departments of our church. We are proud of the assurance our pastor has shown in sharing his ministry with a group of specialized ministers that have developed under his ministry. Approximately 15 ministers have gone through his mentoring, and each one has shown respect, love and appreciation for the privilege given to them to minister along his side. Our children and youth have grown and developed in leadership, thanks to our pastor's understanding and appreciation of family values as well as the frailty and struggles of today's families. Our senior brothers and sisters have felt support, encouragement and love as he has made possible that their needs, as well as the needs of our community be facilitated and met, through the leadership of our church. Our church had witnessed and experienced numerical, spiritual, social and economic growth during our Pastor's leadership. It is without a doubt that his ministry has blessed and touched each and every one of our lives. We are deeply grateful for this man of God and his family; for their faith, compassion and leadership in the great undertaking of accepting God's calling to ministry, and the commitment to accomplish it well.

After 18 faithful years of service, Pastor Del Valle retired from the ministry on July 13th, 2008.

2008 - Present