From humble beginningsto a growing family.
A story shaped by faith, friendship, prayer and a shared desire to serve God and one another.
Our mission todayA gathering
became a family.
At the start of the new millennium, Filipino Christians arriving in Ireland sought community, prayer and a place to worship together.
What began as a small Bible study at the Mater Hospital nurses’ residence grew through home gatherings, worship meetings and the faithfulness of people willing to serve.
Their journey reminds us that the Church is more than a building. It is people coming together around Jesus Christ.
A journey through the years.
Selected moments from the church history shared with us, from the early gatherings to growing outreach across Ireland.
- Early 2000s01 / The first small gatherings
Faith finds a home in Dublin
Filipino Christians began meeting for Bible study and fellowship at the Mater Hospital nurses’ residence, with early gatherings led by Garie Tarrega and Juris Matusalem.
- Early years02 / A community begins to grow
From St Stephen’s Green to a shared worship space
More than 30 people attended an early gathering in St Stephen’s Green. As the community grew, a Romanian congregation shared its meeting place in Moore Lane.
- 200203 / Worship, prayer, children and administration
A church begins to take shape
The name Lord of the Harvest Church, WORD International Ministries was conceptualised in September. By November, the congregation was meeting in Drumcondra, establishing ministries and electing elders and deacons.
- 200304 / Leadership and perseverance
A pastor joins the growing congregation
Pastor Victor Mario Lopez arrived in October 2003. After a fire at the Drumcondra premises, worship continued at temporary venues and eventually the Ripley Court Hotel.
- 2006–200705 / Community beyond Sunday
Families and ministries flourish
Reunited families helped the church grow in children’s, couples’ and youth ministries. The first Family Camp was held at Avoca Manor, County Wicklow, in August 2007.
- 2008–200906 / Growing across counties
A wider vision for Ireland
The name WORD International Ministries – Dublin, Ireland was adopted in 2008. WIN Carrickmacross began as an outreach in 2009, alongside expanding ministries.
- Following years07 / Chapelizod
A place to call home
Through prayer and the generosity of members, a permanent worship home was established at Unit G-5, Chapelizod Industrial Park in Dublin 20.
- 2011–201208 / A growing church family
A new chapter of leadership
Senior Pastor Manny De Leon moved to Ireland in July 2011. In January 2012 the church was granted Irish charity status (CHY 18947), while outreach continued to expand.
- 2013 onward09 / Continuing the mission
Equipping leaders, serving communities
Pastoral leaders were installed in January 2013, supporting further ministry across Dublin, Carrickmacross, Cavan and Kildare.
“Proclaim the WORD.
Transform lives.”
A call that continues to shape our worship, discipleship and ministry to people in Ireland and beyond.
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