Rehoboth’s Compassion Project Yields 50 New Members

Story by LaTasha Hewitt

The Rehoboth church in Reading, Pa., recently hosted a compassion ministry initiative that resulted in 50 decisions for Christ. Each night, the church combined the power of the gospel with the tangible expression of Christ’s love through acts of compassion. They distributed diapers, baby supplies, toys, groceries, new sneakers and grocery store gift cards. These practical acts of kindness prepared the soil for the message of hope and transformation to take root within many hearts.

The 10-day series featured speaker Taurus Montgomery, pastor of the Harbor of Hope church in Benton Harbor, Mich. At the end of the series, the church welcomed 50 new members— 28 through baptism and 22 through profession of faith.

“We’re grateful to President Trevor Kinlock and Allegheny East Conference administration for their generous investment in this mission and to the dedicated team of Bible workers, the speaker, church members, musicians and prayer warriors who gave themselves sacrificially for this effort,” says Rabiel Torres, pastor of Rehoboth. “Every life touched is a testament to the united work of the body of Christ.”