Member Stories

The Upper Room believes in Jesus. Pastor Helena and the team are renowned for demonstrating the great Love for God and people. God’s presence, glory and power, which is led by the Holy Spirit are real and evident in the Ministry. They acknowledge everyone and recognise the called individuals, they equip and empower and release them into leadership and ministry.

Pastor Helena not only lives but also walks the journey and a lifestyle called of God. She is a mighty woman of integrity, an anointed prayer warrior, prophetic, mentor, generous person and a powerful preacher that humbly serves.

Many have experienced and received great wisdom, prophetic insight and healing. The Upper Room exists to empower and transform lives; bringing heaven on earth for God's glory and to establish his Kingdom. - Pastor Bharti, Associate

The Upper Room is a sensational place! There aren’t many ministries like it. This Apostolic ministry, carries a very strong presence of the Lord! It’s because of the reverence for the Lord & his work that many within the congregation carry. The pastors within are humble, they only desire to see lives changed through the equipping of saints. This is a true house of prayer! There is a genuine desire to lay down agendas, and to walk in holiness, as many people across various states come to experience God there. It has changed my life, and many who continue to attend. - Brian, Associate

Pastor Helena and the team at Upper Room have been a God send, I am a much better person due to their love, guidance and support to help become all that God has called me to be. There is rock solid teaching of the word that has excelled my knowledge, I have learned so much and always feel God’s presence strongly with corporate worship and through ministry. I have also made some incredible friendships and I am truly blessed to be apart of this wonderful community. - Jessica, Current Member

Finding The Upper Room was like a breath of fresh air for me. It was the kind of church I had only imagined was possible and had discussed as a place that I wished existed. Imagine my surprise of actually finding the place! I praise God that He lead me there and ever since stepping foot through the door, I have never looked back. I have grown more at Upper Room than I have in my entire Christian walk. This was the first time I was surrounded by people who had an actual living relationship with God, who hear His voice and talk with Him, who pray for the sick and see them healed, and who witness miracles. Now I am doing the same - What an amazing journey. I praise you Jesus! - Jodie, Current Member

When I was going through a tough time in life, I found The Upper Room. Pastor Helena welcomed me into this loving family. I noticed that all of these brothers and sisters are anointed and in a high spiritual realm. Pastor Helena’s prayers saved me and I found shalom. From day one, I felt the presence of heavenly hosts. Then I started seeing spiritual things during services. Later I saw a portal open and heavenly hosts were visiting us. Many received gifts of healing. I enjoy the presence of these heavenly hosts. The Upper Room is truly a blessed church and is protected by heavenly hosts. - Jay, Current Member

I first came to The Upper Room because I was trying to find God as I read about Him in the Bible. I knew He was real and that it was possible to find Him but at the time, I wasn't finding Him in any of the other churches I frequented. My first day at the Upper Room confirmed for me that I had found the right place. I had never seen and experienced God like I did here and since then, I have been right at home. I have come to understand that God's presence is powerful here because He is put first and above all else, always. At the Upper Room, our relationship with God is not compromised by things like money, tradition, man's ideas, power, politics, empty religious doctrine or anything else of that nature. - Jimmy, Current Member

I worked with Helena at the Department of Human Services when I had my son Jayden.  He was 2 years old when the doctors told me that he was autistic and he displayed all the signs of not talking and could not make eye contact. I had 6 doctors at the Sunshine hospital who were 99% sure Jayden was autistic.  With a heavy heart I cried out to the Lord asking him why I was given a child with this problem. I told the Lord that if it was his will then I will accept it and get my son all the help he needed.  The doctors told me to do a blood test just to be 100% sure.  The next day I met Helena at work and I tried my best to be happy at work but with a heavy heart.
Pastor Helena came up to me in the kitchen and told me that the Lord had heard my prayers and that my son would be fine.  At this point I had not told a single soul at work as I did not want to bring my problems from home to work.  So not a single person knew about my son's condition.  I looked up at Helena and tears rolled down my face.  She was so comforting and gave me a big hug and reaffirmed that God has heard me and that all will be fine with Jayden.  Although I worked with Pastor Helena I had no idea at the time that she was a pastor.  I thanked the Lord & told my husband what Helena told me. That night I thanked the Lord for blessing me with my son & the next morning went to the Sunshine Hospital for the results.
The doctor's asked me to take a seat to break the news to me. When the Chief Doctor opened the file he was shocked to see the results.  My son Jayden did not show up as an autistic child from the blood test results.  The doctor was shocked as they were so sure he was and I told the doctor that I knew the result yesterday.  I told the doctor that I respect that he is a good doctor and that he could not cure my son no matter how good he was.  I told all the doctors that Pastor Helena told me that the Lord conveyed to her that my son was cured and I had no doubt about that.  Today my son is 19 years old and doing his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.  That was the first time in my life that I met Helena and knew that she was a special person who the Lord choose to gather his flock.  That was my turning point for me to praise the Lord and see the miracle happen in my life. Chris, Current Member
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