Mary Ann Barcklay
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Senior Pastor
My name is Mary Ann Barcklay. I became a Christian in my
late 30's. I knew that serving the Lord was my hearts desire. My husband Don and I got married in 1960. We have one son and one daughter, who Have blessed us with four grown grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Our journey as Christians started in Livermore, California. Later moving to Pioneer, California. Where my journey as Pastor began. |
My Start In Ministry
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I took online classes, getting my degree through International Bible Institute and Seminary. The Lord had put such a deep desire within me to learn more of his Word; never thinking it would lead to being a Pastor. In my love for the Lord, I served in several positions in Women's Aglow International, including Vice President and Treasure.I loved being part of Women's Aglow where I learned His Word, how to serve, and to love unconditionally. The Women there were so instrumental to my walk and healing as a child of God.
After moving to Pioneer, I became involved in my church. for 12 years, I served as an Assisting Pastor to four different Pastors. Each one of them took me under his wing, taught me leadership skills, and allowed me to grow in the gifting the Lord had given me. I have been licensed since 1997, most of the years with Foursquare International. |
"My hearts cry...
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Today I stand in awe as we have seen the Spirit of God pour out His blessings and anointing, not only in our service at times but also in the growing faith and spiritual equipping of the Congregation.
All with the loving help and support of my husband, Don Barcklay. He is a supporting hand of the Healing Word church. The Lord united us 50 plus years ago, and the journey has only brought us closer to one another, than ever before. We are in as much love today as we ever were. The Lord guides our path as we both grow stronger in Him. |
" Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate."
Mary Ann and I have been married for 56 years as of July 2016. We are high school sweethearts. Though we were not born-again Christians at the time God, had a plan for our marriage and our destiny in Him. We both had a born-again experiences in 1978. When Mary Ann and I committed our lives to the Lord Jesus, we also committed our marriage to Him; To be used in whatever way He desired. |
Don Barcklay
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Mary Ann and I have worked together most of our married lives. I have started several small business and Mary Ann served as bookkeeper in all of them. In 1981 we bought a V action home in Pioneer, CA. It was here that we began our walk into ministry. We have been on several
mission trips together when God called Mary Ann into ministry. I would be the one God would use to confirm the call and insist that she be
obedient to what God said, no matter what people thought.
mission trips together when God called Mary Ann into ministry. I would be the one God would use to confirm the call and insist that she be
obedient to what God said, no matter what people thought.
In 2007 we open The Healing Word. Mary Ann was called to pastor the church. I have always encourage Mary Ann to keep moving forward in the call that God has placed on her life.
I'm in the air condition and heating trade, as well as construction. God has given me the ability to take an empty building and turn it
into a beautiful church. which I have done with the two buildings that we have occupied. After seven years we moved to a new location in Pine Grove. We rented two buildings at the corner of Highway 88 and Pine Grove-Volcano Rd, I had a vision to take those two commercial
buildings and make one church. With many hours of moving walls and cabinets, a beautiful church building was completed for the Lord, along with a working kitchen.
into a beautiful church. which I have done with the two buildings that we have occupied. After seven years we moved to a new location in Pine Grove. We rented two buildings at the corner of Highway 88 and Pine Grove-Volcano Rd, I had a vision to take those two commercial
buildings and make one church. With many hours of moving walls and cabinets, a beautiful church building was completed for the Lord, along with a working kitchen.
I also lead "Beginning in Faith" Bible study an i am active in Men's ministry. I always ready to welcome anyone that may enter the church with a big hug.
Mary Ann considers me her hero and is thankful that God has blessed her with me as her husband. I always kid her about being a "Pastor's wife", but I am blessed on being a humble servant of the Lords. By helping Mary Ann lead The Healing Word Church.