Bronx —
Pastor Johnny Mercado used his special recipe to cook the turkey for Iglesia Emmanuel’s fourth annual pre-Thanksgiving dinner, but didn’t have a chance to eat any of it. He was too busy preparing for one of the most important sermons of his career.
“I’m really excited because today’s a new beginning for our church,” Mercado said.
On the Friday before Thanksgiving, Mercado held the first official service in his congregation’s new home.
