CHESTNUT ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Annual Business Meeting

MARCH 4, 2026

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Larry Collini, Lexi Pasquale, Justin Moore, Daniel Ramdhanie, Jessica Moore, Lily McCollough,

Erica Plenus, Roger Tees, Bruce Cooper, MaKayla Johnson, Aryanna Rosa, Shanaia Moore,

Alison Steward, Wandlie Rene, Elizabeth Rivera, Jonah Acevedo, Joe Ramos, Gordon Tees,

Chris Palow, Jamie Josephsen, Arielle Capella, Josh Pierce, Alana-Marie Gagliardi, Edith Encornocion,

Eric Winter, Kyle Cornish, Steven Romano, Bianca Cortes, Melissa Rosado,

Jorge De La Rosa, Jose “Joey” Rosado, Peggy De La Rosa, Ella Babenko, Skye De La Rosa - Roman,

Angel Lopez, Amador Roman, Deanna Cottingham, Luisa Lopez-Arbelo, Joshua Mercado,

Xzy Rusell, Ronda Robinson, Blake Byrd, Vanessa Little, Alex Byrd, Barry Little, Kim Mitchell,

Eddie Rivas, Micah Rivas, Dana Rivas, Gabrielle Peshtani.

Acts 2:42-47 NKJV And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

We entered 2025 not knowing exactly how God would move in our church, but we knew He wanted to move in a great way. All we knew was that we were a people who were hungry, thirsty, and desperate for an ENCOUNTER with the Lord Jesus Christ.

We understood that as the world continued to get darker and darker, we were to get brighter and brighter with the Light of Jesus. We know that Jesus instructs us to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Matthew 5:13-16. We are called to be an influence in our world, everywhere we go.

The year began with a powerful time in Sacred Season in prayer, worship, fasting, and radical giving in First Fruits. We saw record numbers of believers gather together to pursue God like never before. Those who attended were blessed beyond measure. We knew that how we began the first part of 2025 was going to dictate the rest of the year.

It’s impossible to describe all the incredible encounters we had as a church in 2025. We had powerful speakers deposit powerful words and impartations into us and into our house. We had times of prayer and worship where the Glory of God was so evident in our midst that you could touch Him.

The physical church continues to be upgraded and renovated; the people are being discipled, encouraged, and maturing in God; God’s provision, in this house, is being handled with integrity, accountability, and by the leading of the Holy Spirit.

In 2025, so many people gave their hearts to Jesus. Almost every single Sunday, people came to the altar to surrender their hearts to Jesus. So many were filled with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues. Many were healed, physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Many went through deliverance and were set free from demonic oppression…..

So, at the end of 2025, what can I say? There’s only one thing to say: PRAISE GOD FOR ALL THE INCREDIBLE THINGS HE HAS DONE, AND IS GETTING READY TO DO……but I will never be satisfied when I know there is so much more the Lord wants to do in our midst.

As we continue to press into Him, pursue Him with zeal, surrender everything to Him…I know that we will see the manifestation of His presence and His promises in you, your family, and this house, in measures we have never encountered before in our lives.

A huge thank you to the leadership who so very passionately and compassionately serve alongside me to serve this house. You are such a blessing. Thank you for loving God, loving this house, and loving me and my family. I can’t do what I do without all of you.

As I end this letter, let’s continue to look forward and believe God for everything that He has for us.

Hebrews 12:2 NLT We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.

With Much Love & Appreciation

Rev. Tony Cotto