Let’s explore the Iglesia Bautista Misionera. It serves the Bronx community. The Iglesia Bautista Misionera encourages a life-changing Christian journey.
The Iglesia Bautista Misionera seeks justice and peace. It respects all faith traditions. The Iglesia Bautista Misionera desires to be known for its love. It is affiliated with American Baptist Churches USA.
Now let’s jump over to Brooklyn. Since 1977, another church has served that community. It’s called Iglesia Evangélica Misionera of Brooklyn IEMB. American missionaries Rafael and Norma Brandemburg founded it. They worked with a small group of believers. These believers were from the Dominican Republic. They lived in New York.
The church focused on the Hispanic population. It addressed their spiritual and material needs. This occurred in the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn.
Pastor Felipe Arias and his wife Ursula joined the Brandemburgs. Felipe and Ursula Arias became pastors in 1983. In 1984, IEMB moved to Cypress Hills. It was located at 93 Norwood Avenue. Since 2000, the temple has been at 734 Jamaica Avenue. It is still in the same neighborhood.
Since then, IEMB has served the community. It preaches the Word of God. The church makes disciples. It follows the teachings of Christ. IEMB helps those in need. It provides food supplies.
Iglesia Evangélica Misionera of Brooklyn belongs to the Missionary Church. IEMB is committed to being holy people. It seeks to build His church. The church wants to evangelize the world. It aims to disciple and multiply churches. All this is to glorify God.
The Bible is the Word of God. It is the unchanging authority. This applies to Christian faith and practice. There is one true God. He exists eternally in three persons. These are the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit.
The Father is eternal. He is the Father of Jesus Christ. He is the author of salvation. The Father loves those born to new life through Christ. It is God’s will that all be saved. The Father wants every believer to receive the Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ died. He rose from the dead. His blood redeems us from sin. His stripes heal. The Holy Spirit sanctifies believers. He empowers teaches guides and comforts.
IEMB holds weekly services. On Sundays, there is worship. This takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Bible study follows from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
On Tuesdays, prayer service occurs. It lasts from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Wednesday features morning prayer. This is from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Small groups meet at 8:00 pm. They end at 9:30 pm. These are called “Casas de Refugio”.
Thursday includes a live radio program. Pastor Felipe Arias hosts it. It airs from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday is for youth service. It runs from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Saturday offers food for the community. This happens from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 pm.
Giving is vital. It is part of spiritual formation. It expresses faith. Giving recognizes God. He is the True Provider. It affirms confidence in His ability. He supplies all needs.
Remember the Iglesia Bautista Misionera and its sister church. Both serve their communities with dedication. They spread the Word of God. They offer help and hope. They foster faith and love.