These reviews are written as they were given to our ministry.
2023 Bride
I'm beyond amazed by this experience. Nothing has ever made me feel as loved and seen as He has made me feel through this experience.
Then to top it off, as I went through the Ceremony, the instrumental music to "you raise me up" came on; this song has been with me when my mom died in 2008 and when my grandmas passed a month ago in 2023. I knew it was My Savior, who was with me then, was with still again as I went through this beautiful experience.. I'll never be the same again.
Jamie Anderson
2023 Bride
The awesome experience and presence of the Lord was more than I expected. This amazing ministry has renewed and refreshed of my love for Him at such a deeper lever . Because of this amazing ministry, I see Jesus as I have never before. I thank My Father in heaven for speaking to my heart, These encounters have changed my life!
Barbara Davidson
2023 Bride
The Bride of Christ Encounter has forever opened my eyes to the amazing and overwhelming love that Jesus has for those who love Him. And in ways that I've never experienced before. It is evident that Caren Apple has spent a great deal of time studying and investigating Jewish culture and traditions.
I strongly recommend going through these incredible Encounter, they will truly help you understand the depth of love our Father has for us and why He did what He did and the sacrifice He alone gave to all of those who love His beloved Son. These truths will forever change your life.
I could write so much about my experience but none of it would express all that the Lord revealed throughout it. Al I can say is that it must be experienced firsthand. Though I can't share anything with you because I'm not supposed to give anything away, I will say, that you do NOT want to miss the Jewish ceremony on the fourth Encounter. You'll never see Jesus the same way.
Danielle Seykoski
2023 Bride
The Bride of Christ Encounters impacted me at a season of my life that can only be described as God's perfect timing. This is truly a ministry of love, It is a time of being pampered in an atmosphere created with attention given to every detail. The decorations, table settings, delicious food and service were all an intentional act of love.
I was invited to this Encounter shortly after my husband had gone home to be with the Lord. I didn't realize just how much I needed this in my life; it was such a special experience as they showed the loving heart of our Father in such a tangible way. I was loved, encouraged, and ministered to with the Presence of the Holy Spirit.
Even a timely prophecy was given me during the Jewish Ceremony that clearly and with great detail addressed the major change that I was in the process of making that very week! This was confirmation that God was directing my path and Jesus was walking with me.
Being ministered to through the Bride of Christ was such a precious time of refreshing, replenishing, and renewal. It is now my privileged to give back a small portion of the blessing that I received as I will be returning as a Bridesmaid next year.
Joann Priest
2022 Bride
Thank you for praying over every lady that went through this experience. Thank you for being led by the Holy Spirit in all things. We are all the betrothed to our Bridegroom, Jesus who only sees our perfection.
Melissa Chapman-
2022 Bride
This experience was one I didn't expect. I was expecting fun and fellowship but God met me and showed me so much through this experience. I learned to trust He guidance and rest in His peace.
Jennifer Reardon-
2022 Bride
So happy to share this experience with all of you. Caren and all the ladies, thank you for helping to usher me into the next phase of my life. When I put my crown at Jesus' feet, I gave my life back to Him! Going forward; I am totally His!! Love you all.
Sunny McConnell-
2022 Bride
Beloved sisters in Christ, thank you to the amazing team for serving us with such honor and care. It's been life-changing. The extravagance and detail truly displayed the Father's heart, thank you!
Jamie MacDonald-
2022 Bride
Thank you all so much for an amazing experience full of laughter, tears, joy and sisterhood. I have met so many amazing girls and learned so much. The final ceremony was probably the most fulfilling spiritually and closest I have ever felt to Him. Endless love.
Anne Bilicki-
2022 Bride
Thank you so much for this opportunity and for the blessing you've given us by serving us as we've walked through this experience with Yeshua! I know now how much He values and loves me more than ever before.
Dominique Levinson-
2021 Bride
I have never felt so close to God my whole life than I was going through this Encounter experience. Every step I took I had Jesus by my side!!! The Bridesmaids that catered to all of us were amazing!! My love for Jesus grew so much stronger this day!!
Audrey Dismuke-
{Note: Audrey went home to be with the Lord in early 2022. We were all so blessed to have known her here on earth and cannot wait to see her again in all her perfection.}
2021 Bride
I accepted an invitation to attend The 2021 Bride of Christ Encounter. We met on the last Saturday of each month for 4 months (the last being a real Wedding and Reception) I was intrigued about this Encounter because I had experienced nothing like this before.
My first Encounter gave me a deeper understanding of the love that our Father God has for us and each one thereafter opened up my eyes to really seeing Jesus as my Bridegroom. There were surprises every month and amazing gifts. At our last Encounter, we experienced a real Jewish wedding under a Chuppah and a genuine wedding reception. Under the Chuppah I received a personal encounter with Father God; the anointing was so strong Caren could even feel the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit. How beautiful my time was that day. I have not been the same since. God bless this ministry. If you are looking to support a ministry, I recommend Bride of Christ.
Pastor Sharon Valentino-
2021 Bride
Caren, you are such a precious woman of God. Your love and encouragement have brought me through a very dark valley. When I was going through the Bride of Christ Encounter, I was desperately trying to find words of hope and affirmation to get through those dark days. The words you said and the words you wrote were my lifeline to Jesus. He used you in a mighty way to let me know that He was still there in the midst of all the pain. You reminded me that I was His beautiful bride even when I was feeling like I was an outcast. Your words reminded me that even though circumstances in this world can make you feel broken and unloved, the amazing, precious love of Jesus was always there. I am so thankful that you are my friend and I am looking forward to ministering with you in the future as a bridesmaid. Thank you for allowing Jesus to use you to remind us of who we really are. Much love to you.
Nancy Stanfill-
2021 Bride
When I found out about the Bride of Christ Encounter, I was very excited to see what it was all about! But then the enemy tried to keep me from going, telling me “oh you can’t get off work" or “you don’t need to go to that, it’s just going to be all that you already know about Jesus”. I thank God every day that I didn’t listen! Even with all of that in my ear I signed up and worked out my schedule, I know that was God’s hand moving mountains!
Listening to Caren teach about the culture of Jesus' time really opened my eyes to just how much He loves us! Me, a "Kallah" (bride), of our Lord and Savior just blew my mind! Hearing about all the steps of how a young man would pursue his bride really made me want to learn more! I honestly just want to hear all I can about the culture, the people, the celebrations, the dowries, the love… I loved every moment of finding out “little” things, whether it be that a girl was precious to their family and how by the age of 12 could run a household! That blew my mind or that the bridegroom was responsible for building his betrothed’s house and his father had to approve each step if he didn’t the groom would have to start all over! Wow!!
That’s just a few things that spoke volumes to me! Caren really brings every aspect of the encounter to life and teaches it with such passion I don’t think you could walk away NOT changed! It has taught me exactly how Christ loves His bride, the church, as our Bridegroom! How cherished, loved, and truly TREASURED we are to Him!
As I write this, tears are coming to my eyes as, like most people, we’ve heard throughout our Christian walk “Jesus loves you!”, however that statement really didn’t go to my heart until this encounter! I know I keep saying encounter instead of teaching that is because it truly is an encounter with Jesus! He really comes alive through this teaching, not just red words in the Bible! It’s so amazing and I recommend all to go through it!
One last thing, this encounter made me want to learn oh so much more about Him! I guess the best way to put it is that it reignited the fire in me to learn more and study more and pray more and love more like Jesus!! I loved it so much that I’m going back as a Bridesmaid so I can serve the brides and experience it through their eyes! I am so excited to go through it again in a different capacity and even more excited to see what He will teach through Caren!
This truly is Holy Spirit lead, and it’s different each time as He leads the classes and gives the brides exactly what they need! Blessings to you all and I hope you will join one of the Encounters, I promise you won’t regret a minute of it!!!
Tina Musto-
2021 Bride
What amazing teaching, on the bride of Christ. So much to unpack. I'm so blessed to have been a part of this journey. The teachings delivered by Caren Apple, have been so incredible. I have learned that I am a bride of Christ. I've learned how to prepare myself as HIS bride. To be ready for his 2nd coming. I am all that he says I am. Thank you to this beautiful truth being delivered by your bride Caren. I am forever changed!!! His Bride, forever grateful.
Linda Carey
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