Posted June 5, 2025
We welcomed 115 friends and supporters to our annual Banquet on Sunday, April 6. The event’s theme was “When Did I…?” based on Matthew 25:31-40. We were honored to welcome Wilton Gomez, our Director of Evangelism, and his wife, Beatriz, for their first visit to the U.S.!
Wilton, along with Ricardo Beltre (DR Operations Manager) and Jacki Stranathan (Board Member and current Missionary to DR) provided updates on the ministry’s activities and shared stories of how families are being positively impacted by God’s work through the ministry.
Former Board member Andy Hood paid tribute to another former Board member, Rev. Dr. Ralf Nies. Pastor Ralf, who served on the Board for two years and served on Mission Teams to the DR, passed away in March.
Many thanks to everyone who worked to make the event a success and to all who came to share the afternoon with us! A special thanks to the banquet planning team for their hard work in putting together a wonderful event!
We’re grateful to the following businesses that provided in-kind donations to support this year’s Banquet. Please visit them and show your appreciation by supporting their business with a purchase (or several)!
- Baugher’s Restaurant—Westminster, MD
- Cousins Ace Hardware—Thurmont, MD
- The Cutting Garden—Westminster, MD
- Good Soil Farm—Emmitsburg, MD
- Minuteman Press—Hanover, PA
- Ole Mink Farm Recreation Resort—Thurmont, MD
- Sight & Sound—Lancaster, PA
- The Vine on Main—Sykesville, MD
- Wait, What? Sauce Co.—Thurmont, MD
- Weis Markets—Thurmont, MD
More photos from the event!
All photos courtesy of Stephen Hogan.
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Are you ready to serve? If so, we need you for one of our upcoming Mission Teams! Registration is now open for our Summer, Fall, and Winter teams. Click for info & Registration.
Online registration for the 2025 Golf Tournament Fundraiser is now available!
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