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New INC Chapels and Properties 2025
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More than buildings—these are God’s houses of worship. More than architecture—they’re built for His glory. More than places—they’re houses of praise. More than anything—this is God’s plan…
Nan: In this year end special episode, we look back at how 2025 marked the beginning of exciting new projects, as properties were acquired, signaling the start of future renovations and the construction of new houses of worship around the world, including Japan, where four properties were acquired in Tokyo City, Chiryu City, Kurashiki City and Osaka City.
Nan: Jacksonville, North Carolina; this recently acquired house of worship, waiting to be filled. Sugarland, Texas; sitting on five acres of property. Moncton, Canada; a historic building in the community constructed in 1928, is now ready for a new chapter as an INC house of worship. In Victoria, Australia; this former Presbyterian worship building awaits its renovation into an INC house of worship. In Vallejo, California; a former house of worship of the First United Methodist Church is ready for renovations.
Maribeth Abagan: It gave me goosebumps and I said, “Wow, this is beautiful.”
Anabel Corsino: Our hearts are filled with joy. The acquisition of new properties shows that the Church Of Christ continues to expand throughout Japan.
Cielito Narita: The current place we use for worship services is too small to accommodate the growing number of members. It’s a dream come true.
Ildefonso Lazo: We ask everybody to pray that we be given a place of worship. And today it was answered.
Andrew Cliffe: For you to have your own permanent place of worship is a real God send.
Daniel Ordonio: Acquiring this building will give the Church Of Christ great presence in Vallejo. This building will not only meet the spiritual needs of the brethren in our locale, but it will shine as a light of the world.
Gary Beard: We knew that in God’s time, we would have our own chapel wherever he wanted us to have it. With God’s blessings, this is where we’ll be now.
Nan: This year, we also celebrate the culmination of many projects within the Church Of Christ, with numerous chapels completed and dedicated, including here in Saint Paul, Minnesota and all around the world.
Nan: 2025 was the year these projects crossed from plans to reality. They also are the place where God’s people worship him and follow his teachings, inspiring these congregations to give to and support the communities they’re in.
Nan: These houses of worship shine as enduring testaments to the Church’s unshakable commitment. No matter what, God’s people will continue to glorify him. Each newly completed house of worship is an expression of that commitment. And what you’re seeing here in this part of the world is happening in the Church Of Christ all around the globe, like here in Gold Coast, Australia.
Russell Ronquillo: The tears in our eyes only proves that our Lord God really loves us. There’s no words to explain how grateful we are to our Lord God. And like what I said, it is a great experience that I will cherish until the day I die.
Brother Edwil Zabala: When we have houses of worship, we continue to build and dedicate houses of worship, you’re giving the members of the Church all over the world places where they can go to find the Lord God.
Nan: The interior and exterior of this house of worship was renovated to include all the elements of an INC house of worship, including the seal and nameplate, molding design, steeples and fresh interior and exterior paint, as well as new lighting and pews.
Nan: God’s work continues in Johnsonville, Connecticut, which was completed and dedicated earlier this year.
Clifford Donald Stirba: It’s a meaningful and spiritual service to always be in a temple , not forsaking the worship service. I think we all take that to heart in the Church.
Nan: This Carpenter Gothic style structure was built almost 200 years ago and is considered a historical landmark. It was fully restored with the INC seal and nameplate added to the exterior. The interior was updated with a restored balcony and fixtures, along with added restrooms and wheelchair access.
Nan: The growth continued in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where brethren came together on November 2nd, 2025 for the chapel dedication.
Kenneth Drake: I don’t know if there are words that can describe my level of happiness that I feel. It’s been years in the making. I’ve been a member of the local here since 2019. That’s when I was baptized. And I know for the last 3 or 4 years there’s been talk about renovation occurring. And so the excitement has just been building over the years with all the work that we put in. This is probably one of the most happiest moments I’ve ever felt being a member of the Church Of Christ.
Nan: For the exterior, a new fence was installed for added security, fresh paint and two new steeples to give it that signature INC design. For the interior, fresh paint, new pews and chairs, new lights and chandeliers, new carpet and a brand new Johannus organ.
Nan: Another testimony to God’s help stands in Spokane, Washington.
Claridel Victoria: It’s amazing to see how much improvement has been done to the chapel.
Nan: The interior was fully renovated with an updated pulpit, choir loft and sanctuary, new molding and lighting fixtures added to the signature INC design.
Camille Tayag: It’s a blessing that we will remember every day and throughout the performance and throughout our duty as a choir member.
Nan: A total of 57 houses of worship were dedicated in the Philippines and abroad this year. There are currently 101 houses of worship under renovation and repair in the Philippines, and seven abroad.
Nan: These chapels rise against the backdrop of life’s harshest conditions in places battered by storms or challenged by economic struggle.
Raymond Frank: Despite all those things happening around the world, the Church continues to prosper and be successful through God’s grace. The Church continues to purchase and to construct houses of worship, to take care of the growing needs of the brethren.
Jay Pagaduan: I always feel like goosebump(s) every time I get into this sanctuary. It’s like every time I look at the ceiling and the podium, I’m always speechless. It’s like I can’t stop my tears [from] dropping from my eyes. And I’m very happy knowing that it’s for our Lord God.
Kenneth Drake: The Church is ever expanding. It’s growing day by day, year by year. You know, as we hear through our worship services, our videos streaming with Brother Eduardo, we know there’s new houses of worship being built and being dedicated almost every day.
Nan: Across the globe, newly completed houses of worship welcomed their first hymns this year, filling these sacred spaces with praise. As 2025 draws to a close, the Church Of Christ lifts up prayers of gratitude.
Nan: These houses of worship are the culmination of countless prayers, plans, and diligent efforts. The completion of new chapels and acquisition of new properties under the continued care and guidance of the Executive Minister, God’s work will continue, no matter what challenges the future may hold.
Nan: These houses of worship remain more than buildings. They foster spiritual growth, nurture peaceful worship, and inspire the love and care that the world so deeply needs today.
Nan: Stay with us as we continue to witness God’s plan unfold through the Church Of Christ chapels and projects around the world in the year ahead. Thanks for joining us on this episode of blueprint, where in the end, everything is part of God’s plan.
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