I am Brother Jarun Garcia, currently a Bible student and a humble student pastor of the Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch) of Kenya. I grew up in the church, specifically in the local church of San Jose, California. Growing up, I was actively involved in church activities like evangelism and music ministry. But despite being active, there was still a part of me that wanted to experience life and have fun outside the church or just do my own thing. However, through the consistent messages of our leaders, their daily example of dedication, and the urgency they preached about taking our faith seriously, I was deeply moved. It made me realize the value of living fully for the Lord and the importance of answering the call. All of that really pushed me to enter the full-time ministry and devote my life to the mission!

I am Brother Brian Bustamante from one of the choirs in the Church at the Local of Marikina, the Zion Chamber Singers. Our group is composed of more than 25 singers. Here, we are continuously molded and trained to develop our talent in a cappella singing, as well as in various other forms of group singing. Through this fellowship, I have experienced the joy of serving and the care we show for one another—just like a family.

I never imagined I would one day serve God. I grew up in a non-Christian home, but in 2008, I attended a worship service at PMCC (4th Watch) in Sampaloc. The message about Christ’s return touched my heart deeply, and that day, I surrendered my life to Jesus. Years later, God called me to serve as an elder. Together with my husband, we ministered to young people through sports and prayerfully asked God for a place of worship in Balingasa. By His grace, that prayer was answered, and the Grace Locale was born. Serving God hasn’t always been easy, but His faithfulness has never failed. Every step of our journey has been guided by His grace—proof that when you give your life fully to the Lord, He will use it for His glory.

I am Sister Ruchelle Reyes, a minister from Suva, Fiji. I grew up in Batangas City as the youngest in my family. My father was the first to be converted to the faith. Because of this, I was raised in the Church, often referred to as a “Handugan,” “Laking Sunday School,” and “Laking Iglesia.” From a young age, I was immersed in various Church activities, both local and national.

I was born in a city in the South Eastern part of Nigeria and grew up in an Anglican Church where my parents have been members even before I was born. When I became a teenager, I decided to find a church of my own and the first one that I found was called “The Living Faith Church”. But I did not find God in a church that did not place any emphasis on holiness or service to God. It was all just about prosperity—in wealth and finances.

In 2005, God brought me to the United Kingdom. My initial intention was to join my husband who was already studying there but unknown to me at that time was that God had other plans. It was in London that my family and I would eventually find Him.

The Gospel or the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ is no ordinary news. It is a message that has the power to transform the lives of those who receive it. That very same power has changed my life–from being self-centered and meaningless to a life full of joy and purpose in kn owing God.

My name is Brother Daniel Graser. I was born and raised in Germany. I spent the first 24 years of my life striving after personal success and somehow in the search of what would finally make my life happy and fulfilled. I dedicated much of my time to my studies in Engineering Physics at the University of Applied Science Münster. I spent my weekends partying, drinking, and hanging out with friends. Despite experiencing considerable success in the world and indulging in various worldly pleasures, I always felt a sense of emptiness and longing for a life of significance and purpose that my accomplishments couldn’t satisfy.