Samuel and Vanessa moved from Madrid to Ponferrada 2 years ago to bring leadership to the Salem church as the founding pastors move towards a new chapter in their lives. We loved celebrating their new initiative, their second ‘Day of Thanksgiving’ – a wonderful North American tradition they have chosen to adopt.

The food, fellowship and expressions of thankfulness and joy for all God had done over the year made for a truly enriching evening. The new, young musical team provided an atmosphere for worship and when Mardie and 2 others finished leading the congregation in scriptural readings of thanksgiving, the people applauded as they recognized the power of God’s Word.