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Meet the People
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Pilar
Allas
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When we moved from New York, I was
actually looking for a Filipino church with a strong
youth group so that my teens could relate with them and
continue to appreciate their culture. However, even
though I found two of them north and south of DC, the
Lord clearly directed me to attend WIC. I am very glad
I obeyed the Lord, because it is such a blessing to me
and my children. It is a very welcoming, giving and
loving congregation and the pastors and their wives are
servants and shepherds at heart. |
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David
Anderson
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Born in Jamaica, I came to the U.S. in
1982 to study music. I became a Christian in 1991
through Pastor Wong after working at the Holiday Inn
where WIC first met. I have been at the church for
15 years and I enjoy the variety of cultures and ethnic
groups giving praise and serving God under one roof. |
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Sarah
Hylton
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I moved to Washington, DC from upstate
New York in August 2000 to work with low-income middle
school students. I originally attended a
small-group that met at Pastor Wong's home, but joined
the church in 2003 because I love the international
flavor of the church and it felt like home. One of
the best parts of my week is volunteering for People
Without Borders. |
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Chris & Maria Ivusic |
Having decided to leave
her church, Maria found WIC “by accident” in 1992 when
it was meeting at Holiday Inn, immediately liked the
spirit of the church, and invited me to come with her in
1993. I was not a consistent church-goer, but we met
with Pastor Wong on several occasions, usually in our
home, and he helped initiate me into faith in Christ.
We were baptized and married in the church when it met
in a different building and are now volunteers at People
Without Borders. WIC has been a source of spiritual
strength for us as well as a social outlet. We now have
friends from many countries and have enjoyed the many
events and celebrations over the years.
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Machut
Shishak
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I walked by a
sign advertising WIC when I first came to DC for
graduate studies and decided to check it out. From the
start, it felt right; it resonated with my experience
growing up overseas in missionary circles. The church
family was diverse, international, intimate, and loved
Christ -- what more could I expect! And each time I've
returned to DC, be it from Afghanistan or the
Philippines, I've felt like I was coming home to family.
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Sue Chee Tay
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Growing up as a Chinese Malaysian, I was drawn to
Buddhism as a child. But, my life took a big turn
culturally and spiritually when I came to America for
higher education. Although I was not looking for Christ
when I started attending WIC, He found me in 1996 and my
life has not been the same since. WIC is like a big
multi-cultural family, which reminds me of the place I
grew up, but with the common purpose: to love and serve
God. |
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Christine
Tondari |
Originally from Switzerland, I was
raised in a strict Christian household where I left my
faith for a period. I found WIC in 1992. It has
been so supportive and loving and I know that it is a
place where I can grow and share my gifts.
I love how this church is committed to the Bible and to
following its teachings. |
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