Thank you 14 Years

14 Years of Faithfulness – A Thank You to God and Ekklesia

Lord,

Thank You for Ekklesia — not just a church, but a chosen people

A family built on faith, forged in the fire, and grounded in grace.

Fourteen years…

Of tears turned into testimonies,

Of fears surrendered at Your feet,

Of storms survived,

Of promises revived.

Thank You, God, for every soul who said “yes” when it would've been easier to walk away.

For every hand lifted in worship, every heart poured out at the altar.

For every late night of planning and early morning of praying.

For the love, the laughter, the labor, the legacy.

You’ve shown us that ministry is not a sprint—it’s a sacred journey.

And through every high and low, You’ve been faithful.

Jehovah Jireh—You provided.

El Roi—You saw us.

Elohim—You sustained us.

Today we say:

Thank You, Lord, for Ekklesia Christian Life Ministries.

For the lives changed, the marriages restored, the children raised in truth,

and the hope that never gave out—even when the lights did.

To the people of Ekklesia,

You make me a better man.

Every testimony you've shared, every prayer you've whispered,

every time you kept believing when belief was hard…

It strengthened me. It still does.

We’re not perfect, but we’re purposeful.

We’re not flawless, but we’re faith-filled.

We are the Ekklesia — the called out, the chosen, the committed.

So today, as we celebrate 14 years together,

We don’t just throw a party—we lift up a praise.

Because this is the Lord’s doing,

and it is marvelous in our eyes.

LoveUmorethanUknow,

— Pastor Stephän Kirby