Pastor Hector

Last Sunday, at Brian and Rina's church, September 23, 2013, I saw Pastor Neptali pay tribute to Hector with a pastor certificate because Hector had recently received his Pastor's License. I witnessed the power of love and the bonding of three families when Pastor Neptali placed his hands on Hector and prayed for him, and Hector passionately expressed his gratitude and appreciation in his testimony. And when the testimonies and prayers ended, the three families became one. They embraced each other and cried together. The tears seemed to represent sorrow since the congregation will be broken, families divided and they will be worshiping in different churches; yet at the same time, they were full of joy and happiness since they knew that it is God’s will for Hector to be the pastor for San Ysidro Nazarene Church. What touched me the most was how much sincerity was put into the passing of the certificate and loving effect it had on everyone. I couldn’t understand all the words used that day, but it didn’t matter. I became part of the family and was hugged over and over by everyone.