POWER 2026 In Review

Some gatherings are remembered for what was preached. Others for what was experienced. POWER Conference 2026 will be remembered for both—and for the unmistakable sense that God was writing another chapter in the remarkable story of Family Worship Center.

From October 8–11, the atmosphere at 1 Restoration Way was filled with worship, faith, expectation, and the presence of God. What began Thursday evening would culminate Sunday night in a breathtaking demonstration of faith and generosity, reminding us that God's promises are not confined to the past.

POWER opened with a stirring challenge from Pastor Cody Marks, preaching “And I Did” from Ezekiel 24.

Through the prophet's devastating personal loss, he reminded us that hardship does not cancel divine assignment. We cannot always control what happens between our mornings, but we can determine what we will do when the next morning arrives.

It was a powerful beginning: a call to remain faithful, refuse defeat, and continue walking in God's purpose even when life takes an unexpected turn.

The foundation had been laid. Whatever battles had brought us to this moment, it was time to move forward.

Rev. Joel Booker opened Friday morning with “Closer Than a Brother,” exploring the tremendous influence of spiritual relationships.

Through the stories of Cain, Abel, Joseph, and his brothers, he challenged us to reject competition and jealousy, celebrate one another's victories, and become people who strengthen rather than diminish each other's dreams.

The Kingdom is not advanced through rivalry, but through brothers and sisters working together in unity.

Pastor Cody Marks followed with “Sheaves Aren’t Scattered,” drawing from Joseph’s dream in Genesis 37. Through the imagery of a sheaf standing upright, he delivered a powerful challenge about maintaining our character, controlling our responses, and refusing to let disappointment, bitterness, or adversity unravel what God is building in our lives. A dream cannot stand if the dreamer keeps falling apart.

Together, these messages reminded us that the future requires both unity and a determination to remain upright.

Friday evening marked a defining moment in FWC's history.

The building dedication began with a presentation recounting the remarkable journey of faith, sacrifice, opposition, and fulfilled prophecy that brought the congregation to its new home.

Generations of prayers, countless sacrifices, and years of believing had led to this moment.

Following the presentation, we moved into worship service, and paused before preaching began to hear a recorded greeting and message from Bishop Brad Lambeth, reminding us that things would not be the same now that the building had been dedicated — that like Solomon's Temple, our church would now be filled with "the smoke of the Holy Ghost".

Then Bishop Ron Tiller preached “The Beauty of the Church,” drawing from Psalm 84.

He reminded us that the true beauty of the church is not found in architecture, furnishings, or impressive surroundings. It is found in God's presence and in a people who passionately desire Him.

The building was dedicated, but the greater purpose was clear: a house for His glory, a place for His presence, and a refuge where lives can be transformed.

This was not simply the celebration of a completed project. It was the dedication of a place prepared for what God intends to do next.

The next morning, Pastor Kelly Patrick, preaching “Dedicated unto Destiny,” reminded us that God's vision always reaches beyond our present circumstances.

The new building was not the finish line. It was an effort to keep pace with a vision that God had already established.

Rather than looking only at what had been accomplished, we were challenged to look toward what was still ahead.

Rev. Joel Booker followed with “A Position of Power,” reminding us that worship is more than an inward feeling. Raised hands, lifted voices, and heartfelt praise are expressions of faith and spiritual victory.

God has designed His people to worship, and there is power in responding to Him without reservation.

By Saturday evening, anticipation was building.

Worship service was full of FWC classics — and we literally danced to Amazing Grace.

Pastor Nathaniel Urshan preached “Fight Against the Night,” declaring that darkness does not have the final word when God's Spirit and Word are at work.

The same God who spoke light into darkness at creation is still bringing light, life, and transformation today.

But what followed the preaching is difficult to capture in words.

The altar service became wave after wave of God's presence. Prayer continued. Worship continued. People lingered, unwilling to rush away from what God was doing.

Long after the message concluded, the sanctuary remained a place of prayer and travail.

The last of the saints were making their way out after midnight.

Only eternity will reveal the full impact of those hours.

Sunday Morning: When God Started Before We Did

If Saturday night demonstrated what happens when we linger in God's presence, Sunday morning reminded us that He is never bound by our schedule.

What began as pre-service music practice unexpectedly became a full worship service.

The Holy Ghost moved so powerfully that there was no transition, no pause, and no formal restart when the scheduled service time arrived.

Those who came on time for prayer discovered that worship was already well underway!

Against that extraordinary backdrop, Pastor Nathaniel Urshan preached “This Is Important.” Using the imagery of a harbour receiving precious cargo, he described the church as a place where heaven's blessings, truth, and power are imported and then carried into homes, communities, and even across the world. He reminded us that the church has been uniquely equipped for the challenges of this generation and that what is impossible with man is possible with God. Sometimes all God needs is a small opening—a willing heart, a step of obedience, or a simple act of faith—and He can accomplish what we could never achieve on our own. After witnessing a spontaneous move of God before the scheduled service had even begun, the reminder was especially fitting: there is nothing more important than making room for what God wants to do.

Nothing could have fully prepared us for the conference's closing service.

Bishop Clifford Clark spoke briefly about the “trail of miracles” that led to the construction of FWC's previous building approximately thirty years earlier.

Then came a fresh declaration: that trail of miracles would continue—and accelerate.

Moments later, Pastor Daniel McKillop announced that a $100,000 donation had been received toward Phase 2 of the building program.

Faith surged through the congregation.

Bishop Ron Tiller then preached “The Bones Can Live,” from Ezekiel 37, declaring that no situation is too dead, too broken, or too hopeless for God to restore.

The altar filled with faith. Prayers rose for prodigals to return, broken lives to be restored, and seemingly impossible situations to live again.

And then, in a conclusion only God could orchestrate, five additional pledges of $100,000 each came from visiting ministers and members of the congregation.

In one evening, the church witnessed a total $600,000 in pledges toward the future.

The trail of miracles is continuing before our eyes.

This Is Not the End of the Story

POWER 2026 was far more than a conference celebrating a new building.

It was a reminder that God remains faithful through adversity, that His church is strengthened through unity, that worship positions us for victory, and that what appears impossible to man remains possible with God.

We celebrated yesterday's promises fulfilled while receiving fresh faith for tomorrow's possibilities.

To everyone who attended, these four days will not soon be forgotten. To those who couldn't be with us, the testimonies only begin to tell the story.

The building has been dedicated. The vision is still unfolding. The trail of miracles continues.

And if POWER 2026 could be distilled down to only one message, it is this:

God is not finished. There is more ahead.