As 2017 comes to an end, we can’t help but share testimonies of God’s goodness. Time and time again, you have been used as a conduit of God's faithfulness, provision, and encouragement.
Since transitioning to the UK in April 2015, we have witnessed the nearness of our Lord and seen evidence that he is with us each step of the journey.
There is much to celebrate, and your support has been part of every victory. Thank you.
A Year of Firsts
Hundreds gathered for the first Ramp conference in Manchester. People passionately responded every service to the messages and worship, experiencing God and receiving freedom and wholeness. One highlight was the few dozen Syrian refugees that attended the event. It was unforgettable to watch the life-changing gospel of Jesus impact people who had walked through so much suffering.
In Autumn 2016, we started meeting in our home to build a church. Three people attended the first meeting. Over the next several months, that little group grew in numbers and strength. We worshipped, taught, and ate together. We served in outreach and prayer together. Outgrowing our living room, we moved to a cafe and then a school hall. On the 1st of October 2017 Ramp Church Manchester was launched with over 140 people in attendance. We’re now meeting together three times a week and constantly in awe of God's evident strength and love among us.
A year after the first UK conference, we hosted another event in Manchester. This time, we had the momentum of a year's worth of work and relationships behind us. Again, hundreds gathered, but perhaps most encouraging were the more than 30 pastors and church leaders in attendance. Your support isn't just touching our lives and community. Leaders, churches, and communities in this nation and beyond are being impacted because of your giving.
In the past year, 12 lives were given hope for a better future as they moved into homes at Stella's Voice for the first time. Alongside the care they are receiving, they are given access to education and training and eventually graduate into independent living. Stella's Voice also hosted Summer camps that reached over 350 children and youth in Moldova, Europe's poorest country.
Looking Ahead
Our sights are set on continuing to reach a generation with the love and purposes of Jesus through the various ministries of the Ramp and by strengthening other churches, pastors, and leaders.
We dream of Ramp UK as a vibrant missions hub—mobilising, equipping, and sending missionaries. We envision an internship that raises up leaders passionate about reaching Europe and beyond.
