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The History of Global Ministries
 During
the first mission trip to Jamaica in 1979, traveling back from the
crusade, Pastor Sam recalls hearing the voice of the Lord concerning
Worship Center. As he looked out the window of the van, with
tears streaming down his face, he heard these words in his heart:
“I want you to go back, and I want you to build a missions-minded
church.”
Since that time, tens of thousands of people have been touched as
a result of this church family at Worship Center. God has sent
us out to make a difference in people’s lives around the globe.
Timeline
| 1979 |
First Mission Trip
Our first mission team of 44 is sent to Kingston, Jamaica
to build a 2,000-seat pre-fabricated church building for
Brother V.T.
Williams. Half of the team helps with building and
the other half travel to the other side of the island
to hold a crusade. As a result of this crusade, a church
is planted there. A little while later TWC gives a church
building to that congregation. |
| 1980 |
First Trip to India
The Worship Center is further introduced to missions work
through Pastor Sam’s first trip to India. |
| 1980 |
First Missionaries Sent Out
Ray
and Joyce Englerth go to live in Jamaica, becoming
the first full-time missionaries sent out by The Worship
Center. |
| 1983 |
Behind the Iron Curtain
TWC begins its significant thrust of ministry into European
countries still behind the Iron Curtain. |
| 1985 |
Ministry to Asia and Africa begins
TWC begins reaching into Asia
and Africa
by sending people out, partnering with nationals, helping
to establish Bible schools, and ministering in Bible schools. |
| 1989 |
Cold War ends
The face of ministry changes dramatically in Europe
with the end of the Cold War and the destruction of the
Berlin Wall. |
| 1997 |
Homecoming/Trip Around the World
An expo of foreign lands is presented at The Worship Center.
The entire facility is designed to offer the experience
of traveling to many nations of the world. Twenty-nine
missionaries are home for Missions Homecoming. |
| 1998 |
Bread Factory in North Korea
TWC contributes over $72,000 to start a bread factory
and provide a one year supply of flour at one half ton
per day. In all, more than $110,000 is received to feed
the hungry in North Korea. (Though the bread factory is
still in operation, The Worship Center is not involved
with its funding.) |
| 2002 |
Homecoming/Festival of Nations
Thirty-two missionaries from all around the world return
to Lancaster. At TWC, regions of the world are represented
by five tents, with a center stage to showcase cultural
entertainment, a children’s tent, and a petting
zoo. |
| 2002 |
The Beckoning
Drama in memory of Elam Stoltzfus (father of Miguel
Stoltzfus), a missionary in Guatemala, presented. |
| 2003 |
Into The World
Through this drama, the congregation and community learn
how Christmas is celebrated in several countries around
the world by taking a trip with the Bryson family. An
International Buffet is provided to taste the flavors
of the countries visited. |
| 2005 |
Disaster Relief Response
Offerings received to help the victims hit by the tsunami,
Hurricane Katrina, and the Pakistani earthquake total
more than $161,600. TWC sends several teams and supplies
to the Gulf region. |
| 2007 |
Thirty-nine missionaries stationed throughout
the world, are reaching into over 128 nations on every
inhabitable continent. |
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