12/05/2026
To our dearest Pst. Anthea; the strongest Woman of God we know,
Today, we join our hearts with yours to celebrate a life that has become a living testimony of God’s grace, resilience, and love. You are more than a pastor to us. You are a Spiritual Mother, a Warrior of faith, and a gentle yet unshakable force of heaven’s purpose on earth.
In a world that often asks women to shrink, you have stood tall; not in pride, but in the kind of holy confidence that comes from long hours on your knees. You have carried burdens (and continue to) that no one saw, spoken life when silence would have been easier, and loved us not because we deserved it, but because the love of Christ compels you.
The Bible says in Proverbs 31:17, _“She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms.”_
That is you. You have girded yourself with prayer, with the Word, and with a quiet resolve that makes the enemy tremble. When storms raged, you became our shelter. When confusion lingered, you spoke clarity and truth. When we felt weak, you lent us your strength - not your own, but the strength you drew daily from the Lord.
We have watched you pour out until empty, and somehow rise again to pour out more. That is not natural; that is supernatural. That is the Spirit of God resting upon you.
Isaiah 40:31 says, _“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.”_
You have waited, you have trusted, and God has renewed you again and again. What a gift you are to Redeemed, to your family, and to everyone whose life you’ve touched.
On this birthday, we don’t just celebrate another year, we celebrate you. Your laugh that fills a room. Your tears that water seeds of intercession. Your prayers that have shifted atmospheres. Your wisdom that has redirected destinies.
Philippians 4:13 is alive in you: _“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”_ And you have done so much; not for recognition, but for the love of God and His people.
So today, we simply say: Thank You. Thank you for staying when leaving would have been easier. Thank You for believing in us. Thank You for showing us what a woman of God looks like - not perfect, but faithful. Not untouchable, but deeply, beautifully real.
May this new year bring you rest in the middle of your strength, joy that surprises you, and the deep, deep peace of knowing how loved and valued you truly are.
Happy Birthday, our dear Pst. Anthea.
We love you more than words can say, but we hope today you feel it in every corner of your heart.
_“Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all.”_ - Proverbs 31:29
With all our love and deepest gratitude,
Your Redeemed family ❤️
