Are you smiling on the outside but barely holding on inside? In his powerful message “The Power of Your Faith” Angel Rosa reminded us that even in the darkest, most personal struggles—the ones no one else sees—God is present. Drawing from Acts 27, he shows us how to hold on to hope, faith, the Holy Spirit, and God’s Word when everything around us feels like it’s falling apart. You may not see the shoreline yet, but you’re going to make it.
“You are never more like Jesus than when you forgive.” In this week’s powerful message, Pastor Hector reminds us that forgiveness is not optional—it’s foundational. Discover how choosing forgiveness unlocks healing, peace, and deeper connection with God.
Meet the young man who quietly opens the church, powers up the sound system, and gets the coffee brewing—because family and faith changed his life. This is a story of transformation, belonging, and the heart of a true servant.
No matter what battle you’re facing, God has equipped you to stand, fight, and overcome through His Spirit, His Word, and His power. This message reminds us that our victory is already secure in Christ.
In this powerful message, we were reminded that God is always ready to restore, forgive, and draw us back into intimate relationship with Him. He’s not calling us to perfection—but to wholehearted return.
From caring for a sick family member to becoming the youth leader at The Gathering, Jessica’s journey is one of deep faith, cultural connection, and God’s surprising redirection. What began as a temporary move to Puerto Rico became a divine calling to build community, serve, and lead the next generation.
When Barbara first walked into The Gathering, she wasn’t sure it was for her. Quiet by nature, raised in a culturally Catholic but spiritually uncertain home, Barbara wasn’t used to the loud, loving, hug-everyone atmosphere of this small English-speaking church in Puerto Rico. “We’re not huggers in my family,” she said with a smile. “At first, it was really overwhelming.” But something kept drawing her back. Born in New York and raised in Florida from age 11, Barbara moved to Puerto Rico at 21 when her mom remarried. Her family’s faith was shaped more by superstition than Scripture—deeply tied to Santería, a spiritual system that worships saints and emphasizes rituals for protection and provision. Over time, Barbara began to feel that these practices offered more illusion than hope. Then came a turning point. She started attending church casually with family, but something stirred in her—a curiosity, a hunger. She bought her first Bible and began reading from the Old Testament. “It was scary,” she laughed, “especially when I got to Leviticus.” But right around that time, she attended a revival service. “They gave an altar call and said, ‘If you want to give Jesus a chance, come up.’ I raised my hand. I didn’t know that everyone else had already done that before—I thought, why isn’t everyone running forward?” What followed was unexpected and powerful. She was baptized in the Holy Spirit that night, went home speaking in tongues, and never looked back. “It felt like a dream. But it was real.” Barbara’s role at The Gathering has grown in ways she never anticipated. Today, she wears many hats: Despite all this, Barbara often downplays her contributions. Jessica, her close friend and constant cheerleader, sees it differently. “Barbara has a huge heart,” she said. “She’s the glue in her home, and now she’s becoming the same in our church.” For Barbara, The Gathering has become a place of transformation. “I asked God for a church family, and I found it here,” she said. “It’s like having a second family, especially with most of my relatives still in Florida.” Her favorite worship song? “Tú Eres Mi Respirar” (You Are the Air I Breathe). One of the first Christian songs she connected with, it opened her heart to a new kind of worship—and a new life. To anyone thinking about visiting The Gathering, Barbara has simple advice: “Keep going. At first it might feel overwhelming. But if you let yourself stay, one day you’ll realize you don’t want to leave.”
What makes The Gathering so special? For me, it’s more than just a church—it’s a spiritual family. In this post, I share how I found belonging, purpose, and God’s presence in a small but powerful community of faith here in Puerto Rico.