Story by LaTasha Hewitt
The Penuel church in Brandy Station, Va., recently celebrated 50 years as a congregation. The worship service provided an opportunity for the church to look back with gratitude, reflecting on five decades of ministry.
The service featured a special presentation of the church’s history, bringing Penuel’s journey back into view from the prayers prayed to the sacrifices made and the lives that have been touched along the way.
Story by LaTasha Hewitt
Led by Pastor James Thomas, Penuel church members recently visited the Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center (Va.) with a simple but meaningful goal: to ensure every resident felt seen, valued and remembered. The group brought roses and personally placed one into the hands of each of the center’s 174 residents.
Story by Laila Gettysmith (’26)
The recent Kimbrough Hall Weekend at Pine Forge Academy, themed "Eden to the Kingdom,” truly brought the journey of faith to life.
The weekend began on Friday evening with an immersive walk-through of Kimbrough Hall, the girls’ dormitory. The lobby was beautifully decorated with an Eden theme, and as participants walked down each wing, they experienced the days of creation.
Story by LaTasha Hewitt
The Germantown church in Philadelphia recently celebrated its 55th anniversary with a worship experience honoring God’s faithfulness, the church’s rich history and the people who have shaped its legacy. Members, families, former leaders and friends gathered for worship, reflection and celebration.
Story by LaTasha Hewitt
The Relationship Ministries Department recently hosted a Family Life Certification training at Allegheny East Conference’s Headquarters in Pine Forge, Pa. Local church family life leaders from New Jersey to Virginia participated in a 10-module, train-the- trainer weekend. The training was designed to equip leaders to implement “trauma-informed, Bible-based, relevant and restorative programs” for families, couples and parents in the local church.