This is a testimonial of how Bruce Marchiano’s portrayal of a Joyful Jesus in the movie entitled "Matthew" changed my life and resulted in a ministry I never would have envisioned myself in. To God be the Glory.
I immediately excepted the Lord Jesus Christ as my Lord. Jump to the future, 1996, I was about to turn 39 years old, I was a wife, a mom twice, had the job I always wanted, attended a great Bible teaching church...yet felt there was something more for me to do in serving the Lord...I asked the Lord to reveal what that "something" was to me, then went about my normal life as usual...until:
It wasn't long after I had watched the "Matthew" movie that the Lord used Bruce Marchiano's portrayal of a Joyful Jesus to spark the beginnings of a new ministry He was about to birth.
So, after many confirmations from many different sources, that 'going to the Goths' was what He wanted for me, I said "Yes, Lord."
still 1996 ~ The ministry started out as a trip to the mall every Friday night, or as the locals called it: "Freaky Friday." The Punks and Goths would show up every Friday night, and now, so did I. This was a crash course in learning what my mission field was to be! The mall ministry lasted two years, and during that time I met some pretty fascinating Goths! It didn't take long before 'the called' (meaning: me) found that she was actually one of these Goths...but a 'Christian Goth'! Go figure.
In February (
2008), I had the joyous honor of meeting Bruce Marchiano in person for the first time after eleven years of letter writing back and forth. (see picture below) So, there you have it, THAT is how ChristianGoth.com was born.
May
2009, I was ordained as a pastor by Heartlight Ministries; Pastor Frank Minucci (see below) to God be the glory!
2004 to present- Through the years other wonderful Christian Goth ministries have developed. We have had exciting godly gatherings because of the efforts, love and finances of a few who were called to bring us together in one location. (David Dellman and Donna Sheehy). Folks gathered from all over to be together with like minded faith in the Lord Jesus Christ adorned in black while enjoying the things that were special and unique to us! Truly a wonderful experience for anyone attending. I have met the most fascinating people. I have made life long friendships. The list goes on and on. This ministry has truly changed my life and to that I praise the Lord Jesus and His wonderful plan for all of us in this unique community. In between gatherings ChristianGoth.com has hosted two 'Goth Day' picnics in the New Jersey area...perhaps this summer there will be a new one. A few years ago ChristianGoth.com joined the world of Face book, please join us there!
'World Goth Day' picnics hosted by ChristianGoth.com
Gothicon hosted by Donna & Mike Sheehy
The very first Gathering (hosted by David Dellman) a very special and exciting time for all of us.
2014- I hope to put up a Picture Gallery page of all the events that ChristianGoth.com has been at. It is also my prayer and hope and desire that ChristianGoth.com will continue to bless all who purposely go to this site and to those who stumble upon it. I never tire of hearing folks say "I just found your site, I thought I was the only one!"
To GOD be the glory!
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