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| My Kingsboro |
My Kingsboro Temple Testimony
by Pamela M. Lindo
 I have been a Seventh-day Adventist for my entire life. My parents heard and accepted this message in their homeland of Panama and as a result my brother and I have grown up in this message.
I attended and grew up in a very conservative and traditional church in New York City. Conservative in that the church was not demonstrative in its worship style. Traditional in that the congregants follow a scripted and predictable type of corporate worship. The tones were hushed, parishioners whispered and members tip-toed as they walked. There was a sense of awe, respect, and reverence that was expected in God’s house. We were expected to be modest in form, character, fashion, and deportment - values which I embrace and practice today.
After I married, my husband and I decided that the hour- long commute into the city for Sabbath service was not beneficial. We were a young professional couple and the rigors of work commute and Sabbath travel became more laborious and not enjoyable. Sabbath was becoming a burden for us. As a result, we began to search for another Adventist fellowship in the county where we lived – Brooklyn.
Several months passed and our search for a new church fellowship was unfruitful. Then we heard about a Breath of Life crusade which was being held at Brooklyn College. My mother worked with many pastors in their crusades as both a singing evangelist and bible worker, As such, I was excited and determined to attend one of the Sabbath services which was held in one of the classrooms of the college.
When I arrived that Sabbath I was impressed by the friendliness of the hostess, Sis. Patricia McCottrey. Her effervescence, genuine smile and strong, bear-like hug made me feel welcome. The warmth continued as I sat in the make shift sanctuary which was a chemistry classroom. Members, elders, officers, visitors, guests, strangers, everyone chimed “Happy Sabbath” as they passed by.
When the service began I knew the Pastor Dr. Abraham J. Jules, who happened to attend Oakwood College and was an upper classman when I was a freshman. He recognized and welcomed me warmly. There was genuineness in the service. The music was lively, the message timely, but the sincerity with which the people worshipped intrigued me. I attended for a few more weeks, but had not decided to join the church. My search continued.
Soon afterwards there were several factors which changed my life and caused me to re-evaluate my spiritual walk. Fortunately, the Brooklyn College group now named Kingsboro Temple was having a crusade walking distance from my house.
I attended the meetings after work. Through the messages, I was reintroduced to God. Like a long lost lover, I saw God in a new, exciting way and this was the fellowship that was the catalyst. I was rebaptized and became a member of the KBT.
I enjoy the fellowship that I have made over the last 20 years. The earthly friends are instrumental in my spiritual walk however, I will be ever grateful for the reintroduction I have gained to God. Through my fellowship in this local congregation and its Pastors, elders and officers, I have been drawn closer to Christ. The teachings I have known my entire life have been brought to life in a practical, livable way for me. My relationship with Christ is personal and that has been made possible through the ministries here at Kingsboro Temple of Seventh-day Adventists.
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