December 2024

Christmas Retreats Across Olivet Assembly USA Celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ

This Christmas season, Olivet Assembly USA (OA) hosted retreats and worship services nationwide from December 23rd to 25th, uniting believers in a meaningful celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth. Centered on the theme of John 3:16, these gatherings invited participants to reflect on God’s love, revealed through His Son, and the transformative power of Christ’s coming into the world. Retreats were held across the Northeast, Washington D.C., Southeast, Central & Midwest region, Mountain, Northwest and Pacific coast. Churches hosted various activities, including worship services, Bible studies, communal meals, performances, and special events designed to deepen understanding of the Gospel and celebrate the joy of Christ’s birth. Highlights included the Immanuel Presbyterian Church retreat in Dover, NY, where Pastor Peter Jung explored the law, the Gospel, and Christ’s arrival, encouraging participants to meditate on God’s redemptive love. In Washington D.C., a two-day retreat featured worship, Bible studies, and creative programs fostering spiritual

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Thanksgiving Celebrations Across Olivet Assembly Churches

On November 28, 2024, churches of the Olivet Assembly of USA gathered in various locations across the country to celebrate Thanksgiving with heartfelt services and community fellowship. “Thanksgiving season is something marvelous and deeply Christian as the Bible teaches us on Psalm 100:4 “We should enter his gates with Thanksgiving and into his courts with praise be thankful to him and bless his name.” shared P. Mark Spisak, General Secretary of Olivet Assembly USA. At STL Immanuel Church, the congregation came together for a meaningful Thanksgiving service. Following the service, members enjoyed a “banquet of love,” fostering a spirit of gratitude and connection within the community. In Los Angeles, the LA Pilgrim members held a special Thanksgiving service accompanied by a sumptuous dinner. The gathering served as a reminder of God’s grace. Every year, when we celebrate Thanksgiving Day, we remember the harvest meal shared between the Pilgrims and the

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