PMCC 4th Watch - Jeddah

Throughout your 25 years of pastoral ministry in the U.S. District, you have been a steadfast, inspiring, and grace-filled leader—not only within the United States but across the entire Church. Your influence has reached far beyond borders, touching lives, strengthening congregations, and contributing to the growth of the global ministry, including the Hispanosphere.

You have faithfully carried your calling with humility and grace consistently supporting and uplifting our beloved Apostle while championing the vision of the Church.

From all of us in the Middle District, we joyfully celebrate and honor your life and ministry. Your impact is deeply felt even among us, and we are grateful for the example you continue to set for the whole Church.

Congratulations, Presbyter Thess, on your Silver Anniversary in the ministry within the United States District. May God continue to bless you with renewed strength, overflowing joy, and a fresh anointing as you continue to serve and inspire in the years ahead.

The 21st of March 2026 was indeed a day jam-packed with activities that are meant to empower, strengthen, and unite the brethren of Jeddah Locale. From Kawan Leaders and Assistant Kawan Leaders to Ministry Heads and Department Officers, even down to aspiring leaders, everyone has come to gather for this year’s Church Growth Summit & Leadership Discovery Service.

Just like every other church service, the program started off with the brethren uniting together in prayer—entrusting every part of the program to God and claiming, with faith, spiritual breakthroughs and empowerment. After which comes the breakfast fellowship where everyone bonded over morning coffee, bread, and meals.

The brethren once again reconvened for the opening ceremony of the program. During this time, hearts were free in singing praises to the Lord, followed by the recitation of the leaders’ oath, and the welcome message shared by their head pastor, Pastor Ranel Fernandez. The topic he shared was inspired by the message of our Regional Overseer Beloved Bishop Aldrin Palanca where he emphasized the characteristics of an Apostolic Devotee Partner: having discernment of God’s moving, being fully aligned in loyalty and unity, having the willingness to sacrifice for the vision, and serving God with one heart and one purpose.

Indeed, there is no better way to elevate our service to God than to be united with the vision of our living Apostle, Apostle Jonathan S. Ferriol, along with our Regional Overseer Bishop Aldrin Palanca and Middle-East District Coordinator Presbyter Elleza Palanca, and to all our spiritual leaders.

After being spiritually awakened by these truths and being strengthened physically over their lunch fellowship, on the 10-hour mark of the program, comes more discussions and lectures on leadership, personality enhancements, and right conducts in the church. And minutes before the 15-hour mark of the service, everyone was recognized for their commitment to expanding the horizons of their ministry and for the completion of the Church Growth Summit & Leadership Discover Program.

Indeed, spending the Eid holiday in the Church and with the brethren, does not mean we are shying away from the world, but it only means that we prioritize connecting with God, valuing what God has entrusted us, and aligning our visions with our leaders.

"𝒜 𝓌𝓸𝓂𝓪𝓃 𝓌𝓱ℴ 𝒻𝓮𝒶𝓻𝓈 𝓉𝓱ℯ ℒ𝓸𝓇𝓭, 𝓲𝓈 𝓉𝓸 𝓫ℯ 𝓅𝓻𝒶𝓲𝓈𝓮𝒹." - Proverbs 31:30

In celebration of Women's Month, the locale church of Jeddah honors and recognizes all women who continue to inspire us with their bravery, faith, resilience, and love. From mothers and daughters to sisters and friends, we are grateful for their magical impact in our lives and also in the Church.

Indeed, women of faith are one of the masterpieces of God that are still in progress.