Maranatha Christian Church held a seminar for members serving in various roles on October 3, 2026, at the church in Gardner, Massachusetts, with pastors from Brazil participating. The seminar brought together pastors, anointed pastors, deacons, church workers, sisters serving in the ministry for women, Sunday Bible School teachers, and members of the intercessory group.
Brothers and pastors from across the United States and Canada traveled to Gardner to enjoy a day of fellowship and deeper doctrinal study.
A Day of Fellowship and Doctrinal Study
“It was a very special seminar, with the participation of Pastors Diniz Cypreste and Marcelo Ferreira, who came from Brazil for this event,” said Pastor Humberto Henriques, North American Coordinator for Maranatha Christian Church. “The seminar provided very important information for those of us in the ministry, the sisters serving in leadership, and the teachers. The valuable teachings will certainly have an impact on our churches,” Henriques added.
The teachings addressed sanctification, ministry and service under the direction of the Holy Spirit, the syndrome of spiritual decline, and other topics. Spiritual gifts were abundant, and many experienced the joy of their first love and renewed their commitment to serve in the house of the Lord alongside their Savior.
Pastors Diniz Cypreste and Marcelo Ferreira, members of the Presbytery Council, taught classes and held meetings with the pastors in attendance. Visiting pastors from other denominations also participated in the seminar.
Sharing the Work of the Holy Spirit
“We were first in Oregon, visiting Russian-speaking churches. There, we participated in a seminar where our church was invited to share its testimony about the Work and present some of its teachings. The results were very positive, with many testimonies,” Pastor Marcelo Ferreira shared.
“Today, we are at a seminar being held in a beautiful church building acquired by the Presbytery here in Gardner three years ago. The building was dedicated in 1878. We found brothers and sisters here who truly love the Work and labor diligently while setting aside time to serve the Lord. This is how the Work continues to advance,” he added.
Children, intermediates, and teenagers also participated in classes, activities, and praise rehearsals. They concluded the day praising God together with the congregation.
The Holy Spirit’s powerful move was evident, and the event left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance.
