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Kaminsky Welcomes Oceanside Pastor to Senate Chamber
Todd Kaminsky
June 4, 2018
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(Albany, New York) – Senator Todd Kaminsky welcomed Pastor Daniel De Jesus of Ark of Salvation Family Worship Center in Oceanside to the Senate Chamber, where he delivered the invocation on Monday.
“Pastor De Jesus is highly respected throughout the entire Oceanside community and we are fortunate to have him,” said Senator Todd Kaminsky. “He delivered a beautiful invocation, and it was my pleasure to welcome him to the New York State Senate.”
“As a Pastor who was born and raised in New York I’m honored and privileged to have been asked by Senator Kaminsky to lead the State Assembly session in prayer. Looking forward to sharing with our State leaders in government!,” said Pastor Daniel De Jesus.
Pastor Daniel De Jesus is an ordained minister of the Assemblies of God. He is a gifted speaker and singer who is passionate about communicating the gospel. He is a graduate of St. John's University, and is presently a graduate student at Fordham University earning his M.S. in Pastoral studies. Although his passion was to become a professional athlete, the Lord called him to ministry at a weekend youth retreat, and he heeded the call. A singer and songwriter, he served as the director and lead singer of the "Sound of Praise" music ministry, and has recorded three albums. Since 1999, Rev. De Jesus has served as Senior Pastor of Ark of Salvation Worship Center in Oceanside, NY. He presently serves as the Presbyter of the Long Island section and is on the Board of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition. Rev. Daniel De Jesus and his wife Clarita reside in Baldwin, New York with their children, Daniel, Cristian, and Jazmine.
The Ark of Salvation Family Worship Center is a diverse family of believers from many different backgrounds. Ark of Salvation is a spirit-filled Assemblies of God church located in Oceanside, New York. Their worship services offer a unique blend of both traditional and contemporary music, relevant Bible teaching and video presentations for an impacting worship experience. No matter where you may find yourself in life you will find love, acceptance and encouragement at our family.
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