In May 2023, God called the Gilman family to West Marion County to begin the work of planting Hope Fellowship P.C.A. Since that time, we have seen the Lord give the growth as we have grown into a missionary team of 25 adults and 16 children who desire to see Hope Fellowship P.C.A. become “a covenant community that joyfully worships together, loves God’s Word, and graciously reaches the lost in West Marion County and through it, the World.” Our name Hope Fellowship P.C.A. comes from Romans 15:13, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Since our team began praying 10 years ago, God has guided this work for a time such as this. Currently, Ocala has just become the #1 fastest growing city in Florida, with over 1,000 people a day moving into our state. What was once 1,000s of acres of ranch land are giving rise to 1,000s of new homes and a handful of new schools are under construction right now. With our strategic location at the doorstep of a dozen retirement communities and 3 miles from our local high school, WestPort. Many of our neighbors have moved to this area since 2020 from many different northern states and are in search of solid expository preaching, rich community, and missional living.
Thank you for supporting this ministry through Mission to North America as we seek to cultivate the Kingdom through the Presbyterian Church in America in North America. Your generosity and faithfulness make this work possible. Please join us in prayer for this ministry. Thank you in advance for your prayers and support.