PASTORAL STAFF:
Senior Pastors:
Rev. Abraham Bascon
and
Rev. Marcia Bascon
Birth: Pastor Abraham Bascon was born in Cebu, Phillipine Islands on February 12, 1943 during the Japanese invasion of the Phillipine Islands. He was one of five children.
Raised: At the age of five, his family moved to Hawaii, where he was raised. There he became a mason contractor on the island of Maui, at the age of twenty-three years old.
Marital Status:
It was there on Maui, that he met his wife, Marcia S. Cady of Scituate, Rhode Island. Marcia was a Registered Nurse vacationing on Maui.
April 2009 marked their 40th anniversary. They have ten children and twelve grandchildren. (so far!)
While moving to Brockton, MA. and settling there, Pastor Abraham became born-again and baptized in the Holy Spirit during the Charismatic Renewal in 1975.
Ministries:
The House Of Friendship Outreach Center:
It was at this time that Pastors Abraham and Marcia founded the House of Friendship Outreach Center, a street ministry, attending to both the physical and spiritual necessities of the poor and needy. By faith, a soup kitchen and food pantry were begun. The many very generous and faithful donations such as: foods, clothing and various household items donated by local businesses and community residents brought daily blessings and fulfillment to many needy lives. A Healing and Deliverance Ministry began where people were healed of many types of diseases from deafness to cancer; from addiction to alcohol and drugs, to homosexuality, depression and so many more.
The Word Of God Church
In 1975, the Word Of God Church in Brockton, MA., was founded by Pastors Abraham and Marcia Bascon. A Charismatic-Pentecostal Bible preaching and teaching church encouraging the propagation of the Gospel of Christ and mentoring believers to live and experience the "More Abundant Life" as disciples (students, learners) of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Outreach to the Haitian Community
L`EGLISE DE DIEU HAITIENNE DE LA BIBLE
Senior Haitian Pastor, Rev. Herold Andre` preaches under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, a very lively message in Haitian Creole. For more details, click on the following links:"CONTACT US & MAP" and "HAITIAN CREOLE SERVICES" links on left.
Angel Food Ministries: Word Of God Church has partnered with Angel Food Ministries, a national non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated via their food program which provides grocery relief to communities throughout the U.S..
Associate Ministers:
Rev. Angelo A. Amico
Rev. Amico, a Registered Pharmacist, came to the Word Of God Church in 1982. He has served the Lord in various areas of the ministry. He lives in South Weymouth, MA., and is a devout husband, to his loving wife, Adele, (the faithful and gifted pianist of the WOGC Music Ministry), and loving father to their three adult sons: Stephen, Peter and Chris. They are grandparents to eight grandchildren. A member of the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship for many years, and a past counselor for the CBN 700 Club formerly of Needham, MA.. Rev. Amico serves as the head of the WOGC Adult Bible Classes and Sound Ministry. He was ordained by the WOGC on June 16, 2002.
Rev. Sandra L. Ruzzano
Rev. Ruzzano and her family have been a part of
the WOGC since August of 1979. She lives in
South Weymouth, MA., with her loving husband, Peter. They have three grown children: Lauren, Peter and Krystin; and two wonderful grandchildren: Alex and Amanda.
Throughout her years at the WOGC, Rev. Ruzzano has served in all areas of the ministry, and counts it a holy privilege to do so. However, she is even more thankful for the many blessings that she and all of her family have received from the Lord and the WOGC Family She served as a licensed minister from 1983 to 1990. And, was ordained by the WOGC on August 7,1990. She is the WOGC Minister of Music.
Senior Haitian Pastor:
Pastor Herold Andre`
Birth: Pastor Andre' was born on November 5, 1964 in Port of Prince, Haiti.
Marital Status: He was married to his wife, Marie Y-Richard Andre' who recently went home to be with the Lord.
Home & Family: Pastor Herold, and his two sons: Emmanuel and Junior live in Hyde Park, MA.
Employment: He has been employed by the Boston Public School System since 1999 to 2009. Previous to his employment at the Boston Public Schools, Pastor Herold worked as a printer for 3 years.
Ordination: He was ordained by the Word of God Church in 2005.
Ministry Work: Pastor Andre` is an anointed Pastor and preacher of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. He came to us by way of a word of the Lord spoken to him in a dream. His obedient response to the message of the Lord, has been confirmed by the good fruit that has come forth from his leadership as Senior Pastor of The Word Of God Haitian Outreach. Along with his pastoral role, he is also presently involved with the support of a school in Haiti as well as future plans for the establishing of a Word Of God Church there. Glory to God!
Upon meeting with Pastor Herold, you can’t help smiling and immediately agreeing with him, as he greets you in the Love of the Lord, and with his deep voice proclaims:
“God is good, all the time, God is sweet....ummm!!" And you can’t help but smile and answer……AMEN!
Ministries
Adult Sunday School Classes:
Rev. Angelo Amico & Deacon John Vincent
Believers are called to teach the Word Of God and to make disciples. Disciples are “students” or “learners” of the Lord Jesus Christ and His Word. The Adult Sunday School Class offers understanding in how to study, apply and live The Word of God in our daily lives.
Children’s Sunday School:
Pastor Marcia Bascon
We are commanded to teach our children the Word of God. Children lovingly receive scriptural teaching through various Bible stories, videos, music, crafts and games. Every child is encouraged to learn of the Lord Jesus Christ and his Word while having a pleasant learning experience.
“Train up a child in the way they should go and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6
Minister of Music:
Rev. Sandra L. Ruzzano
With Spirit-filled Praise and Worship, the Church becomes a center for the power of God to be released. Anointed music helps to usher in the presence of the Lord, for God inhabits the praises of His People.
The Psalms encourage us to sing, shout, clap and dance unto the Lord! Our music is spontaneously and joyfully offered unto the Lord as God’s Word is expressed through music!
WOG Haitian Church - Rev. Herold Andre,` Senior Haitian Pastor
Sunday Haitian Creole Worship Service: with Pastor Herold Andre`
Nursing Home Ministry -
Deaconess Marie & Husband, Tom Ward
Prayer, scriptures and joyful Praise songs are ministered by Deaconess Marie Ward and friends, to residents of various nursing homes in the surrounding communities. As the Lord’s Love is shared among the senior community, thankful elders continually express their joy of being uplifted and encouraged by all who participate.
Angel Food Ministry (AFM)-
Deacon John & Arlene Vincent
The Word Of God Church has partnered with Angel Food Ministries, a national non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief to communities throughout the United States. The food program is designed to help you stretch your food dollars further by offering a box of quality food worth approximately $60 for which you pay only $30.
The menu changes each month, but always includes name brand meats, vegetables, fruit, eggs and dessert. This food can feed a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for almost a month. For more details see Angel Food Ministry Link.
For further information, please call the Church during Church business hours:
Mon-Fri 9 A.M.- 4 P.M. at the Church phone number: 508-427-4334.
Food Pantry - Deacon John & Arlene Vincent
Various groceries are available and freely given to folks who are in need. We are truly grateful for all who participate and contribute to the WOGC Food Pantry.
MAT.25:35 "For I was an hungered, and ye have me meat. I was thirsty and ye gave me drink. I was a stranger, and ye took me in: MAT.25:36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick and ye visited me: I was in prison and ye came unto me. MAT.25:37 Then shall the righteous answer him saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and feed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? MAT.25:38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked and clothed thee? MAT.25:39 Or when saw we thee sick or in prison, and came unto thee? MAT.25:40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, "Verily I say unto you inasmuch as ye have done unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."
