United presbyterian church

About Our New Youth Leaders…

Adhurim Rimi Xhemajl
Adhurim (Rimi – pronounced ‘Ree-Mee’) Xhemajli was born in a Muslim family, completed his college degree in philosophy, converted to Christianity in Nov. 2007, and after 6 months, moved to the United States were he followed the Lord's calling on his life. He began by studying at the University of the Nations (in Kona, Hawaii) where he received his Master's degree in Biblical Studies and Ministries.  He also did outreach and evangelism with Youth with a Mission (YWAM) in places like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Hollywood, Chicago, as well as different places in Pennsylvania. Finally, he spent six months ministering in Kosovo (his home country – a place which is about 97% Muslim). After hearing the Lord calling him back to Pennsylvania, Rimi has been continuously eager to reach out and do the Lord's work in the area.  He is eager to continue working with the youth in the church; helping them to discover the Lord's heart and calling on their lives, finding out what else the Lord has for him here, and helping the Lord bring heaven to earth!

Rachel Xhemajli
Rachel Xhemajli (formerly Rachel Hodges) was born in New Jersey, and raised in a Christian home. Her father was a pastor for most of her life and so mentored the family in Christ's way of living. She completed her high school years at "The King's Academy" (a Christian school located in Berks county, Pennsylvania) and then went on to pursue a college education. After hearing the Lord call her to Kosovo, she flew over and ministered there for about six months, this putting a pause to her studies. Then, after many breakthroughs and revelations in Kosovo, she and Rimi got married and returned to Youth With A Mission and University of the Nations (Kona, Hawaii) to continue with the Lord's calling there. Now, after being called back to Pennsylvania, Rachel is continuing on in ministry. She loves working in the church, learning to build up and encourage the youth in the Lord.