About us
From a prayer meeting in Vienna to a church family in London.
Our story
Great Awakening Church began in 1990 with a small group of Filipino Christians in Vienna, Austria, who met regularly to pray for a church of their own. There were about twenty of them. God answered that prayer.
In 1995 Pastors Larry and Marlene Manuel were installed, and the Vienna Christian Center Filipino Fellowship was born. In 1997 Pastor Larry saw a vision of a long line of people waiting outside the church, longing for healing. From 1998 to 2000 that vision came true: many were healed, restored and saved.
Visiting ministers spoke of a calling to plant new churches. In 2003 the church set out to do exactly that. Members carried their faith home and abroad, and today there are more than 60 Great Awakening churches across Europe and the Philippines.
GAC London is one of them. A few Filipino families began praying and worshipping together in London, far from home but not alone. In 2026 we celebrated our fourth anniversary, and today we worship every Sunday at Harlesden Methodist Church.
- 1990Filipinos in Vienna gather to pray for a church.
- 1995Pastors Larry and Marlene Manuel are installed.
- 1998A season of revival. Many are healed and saved.
- 2003New churches begin to be planted.
- 2022GAC London begins.
- 2025GAC London is registered as a charity in England.
- Today60+ churches in 9 countries, including London.
Pastor Gary David and Pastora Grace David
Pastor Gary and Pastora Grace lead GAC London together, caring for our church family, praying with people through every season of life and preaching God's Word every Sunday.
What we believe
Our purpose is simple: love God and love people. Our vision is to make a major spiritual impact by raising strong leaders, encouraging revival, and building a church of life groups, all for the glory of God.
“Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us.”1 John 3:16
The Bible
The Bible is inspired by God, written by people under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is truth without error and speaks to everyday life.
Jesus Christ
Jesus laid down His life for us. We want everyone to trust Him as Lord and Saviour and to grow in a living relationship with Him.
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the power of the Holy Spirit to heal, restore and set people free, just as we have seen since 1990.
How we grow together
Four steps every believer can take.
1. Win
PanghihikayatSharing the good news of Jesus with the people around us.
2. Connect
PangangalagaCaring for new believers through the Encounter God retreat.
3. Disciple
PagdidisipuloGrowing deeper in the School of Discipleship.
4. Send
PagsusugoLeading a life group of your own and reaching others.
Part of a worldwide family
Great Awakening churches meet in the Philippines, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, France, Ireland and the United Kingdom.