Building Churches and Lives for the Kingdom

Story by Tamyra Horst

The Chambersburg church’s grand opening of its new facility on Warm Springs Road was a celebration of a much-prayed-for dream, the beginning of new ministry opportunities and the welcoming of eight new members.

The dream began in 2014 when the church, under the leadership of Pastor John Rengifo, purchased the property. They gathered on the 15 acres and prayed for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the land. There were many delays along the way, and it almost looked like the building wouldn’t happen, but members never gave up on their dream.

When Pastor Murvin Camatchee arrived in August 2024, he also caught their vision. Just as they had done when purchasing the property, members gathered on the concrete slab, gave thanks and prayed for God’s blessing and guidance. Construction began on May 1, 2025. During this time, the church prayerfully considered participating in Pentecost 2025. But how could they build a church and hold an evangelistic simultaneously?

“Because we are not in the business of building churches but focused on saving souls, we chose to hold a Hope for Humanity meeting [in the old building],” Camatchee says. “To our surprise, 10 visitors joined us on opening night.”

On November 15, 2025—shortly after the series ended—Gary Gibbs, president of the Pennsylvania Conference, and local church elder, Mark Gift, cut the ribbon, and members and friends streamed  into the new facility to give thanks and pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit once again. Guests included community leaders, construction supervisors, members from area churches, previous pastors and Bible workers, and conference leaders.

The highlight of the day came as Camatchee baptized six people who attended the church’s Hope for Humanity series and welcomed two others through profession of faith.

“This new building symbolizes a renewed mission where Christ’s light will shine and where His love will overflow,” shares Camatchee.