On April 25, 2026, North Hill Adventist Fellowship in Edgewood, Washington, celebrated the burning of its mortgage after more than 20 years of faithful giving, sacrifice and prayer.
The mortgage burning and worship service marked a financial milestone, but the day also became a celebration of God’s leading and the church family’s mission to “Love God, and Love People.” The mortgage was paid in full at the end of 2025 after an anonymous donor matched payments toward the principal, inspiring even more generosity as the finish line came into view.
The service included music, testimonies, church history reflections, a slideshow of North Hill’s ministries and special music from the Samoan Young People’s Choir and Judah Edwards on saxophone. Aimee Edwards reflected on growing up at North Hill, and Alan Altman, founding member, remembered the early days of the church plant.
The celebration also highlighted North Hill as a place of belonging and spiritual growth. Members shared stories of friendship, recovery, worship and service that have shaped the congregation beyond the walls of its building.
CJ Yoon, pastor, concluded the service with a gospel-centered message titled “Our Debt, His Payment,” reminding attendees that while the mortgage had been paid, Christ had already paid humanity’s greatest debt.
North Hill now looks ahead to its 20th anniversary celebration in October.
North Hill Fellowship celebrates the burning of their mortgage after more than 20 years of faithful giving and shared sacrifice.
