We want to take a moment to honor the gift that God has given us in the form of our pastor as we look towards Father's Day, June 19, 2022...

"Thank you Pastor Harper for being kind and welcoming every time you see me. I appreciate you for checking in with me and to make sure I am doing well. Thank you for accepting me into the congregation. May God continue to bless you!"
-Tisha Causeway

"Thank you Bishop Harper for the example you have set. I'm grateful to God for the Bible study where I met you years ago. A time where I had many questions, and you used the word to answer them all. Meeting you has unlocked new levels of faith that set me up for success in my relationship with God. Thank you so much for being a spiritual father to me. I thank God for you! Love you, Bishop Harper."   
-Zainab Sesay

"Bishop S.R. Harper, you've been a spiritual father to me down throughout the years. Praying me through as I went through spiritual, physical, financial, and emotional seasons of my life. Your prayers, monetary gifts and words of encouragement have been nothing short of a father's love for their child. I love you, Bishop Harper."
-Mother Sherry Holman

"You've been such an inspiration to Hunter and I during our most trying times. We say thank you for your exampleship, vulnerability, relatability and for always preaching and teaching the Word of God with love. We love you Bishop Harper and Happy Father's Day!"
-Hunter & Yasah Pitcher

"We want to thank you Bishop Harper, for your labor of love, faithfulness, and prayers for our entire Britto family. Our lives have been truly blessed because of the ministry as a faithful servant of our Lord, Jesus Christ."
-The Britto Family

"Thank you Bishop for being a spiritual father to us. Your love, kindness, and commitment to us are unmatched. We are grateful to have you in our lives and look forward to many more years of working together for the Kingdom of God."
-The Wallace Family 

"No prayer could be more important and meaningful than the prayers of a loving father. The positive impact of a Godly father cannot be overestimated. Bishop Harper, you have been a pillar of manhood and an example to us all at New Life COOLJC and in the Kingdom of God at large. "A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet of the most valuable assets in our society.""
- Deacon Eben & Amy Dente

"We just want to say thank you for everything you have done for us as a family. As a Bishop, you have a large heart. You are welcoming, caring, thoughtful and spirit filled. Listening to your preaching has taught us so much about the awesomeness of God. We are truly blessed since we have joined New Life Church. We appreciate you and our prayers go out to you continually."
-With Love from the Afolayans

"I'm grateful to have you in my life, Bishop! You have been a great spiritual father and I am looking forward to serving you and gleaning from your wisdom for years to come."
-Minister Tulloch

"The Hill family is grateful for your continued prayer Bishop Harper. You always make it a priority to be an available encouragement for your flock."
- Sincerely, Charles & Alicia Hill 

"PTL Bishop, I just wanted to let you know that you've been an encouragement to me in my walk with the Lord. Thank you for all that you do as my Pastor and spiritual father." 
- Deacon James McCrumada

"Thank you Bishop Harper for being a shining example of the Spirit of Fatherhood in our lives. You've modeled sacrifice, fairness, discipline, justice, and encouragement. Truly, we feel blessed to know you and to serve the Lord under your leadership." -With Love, The Pamphiles 

"I thank and praise God for you Bishop Harper. Thank you for every prayer you sent up over our family and the love that you showed me and my children over the years. May God continue to bless and keep you and your family in Jesus' mighty name."
-Mother Judy Victor 

"Thank you Bishop for putting the move of God above everything else. I thank God that you can identify when He is moving (even if it's out of your comfort zone) and adjust accordingly. It encourages me to do the same despite any fear I may have. Thank you!"
-Destani McCrumada

"Bishop Harper, you have truly been such a pillar in our lives. In various seasons and stages, you have prayed us up and through, counseled us through so many decisions great and small, and continued to love us at every turn. You are truly a gift of a spiritual father, and we appreciate all that you are to our family. We love you, Bishop!"
- The Curtis Family