WORCESTER, Mass. - A warm welcome Sunday afternoon for Christ Jubilee International Ministry Pastor Edith Stevquoah at her home after she underwent surgery for a kidney transplant earlier this fall.

The Worcester pastor was on dialysis for four years before her operation in September. She returned home last week.

"I feel all warm," Pastor Edith said. "And it is amazing to see all of my grandchildren and all of the teachers to come and pay me a Christmas visit. It means a lot to me. I appreciate it so much, and I'll treasure it forever."

Children from the church surprised Pastor Edith with a Christmas song and dance performance. Other church leaders presented her with flowers and a welcome home card.

It was an emotional reunion for many.

"It makes me happy," said Christ Jubilee International Ministry member Rhema Toekulah. "I feel joyous and I just like it because I haven't seen her in a long time, and I love her and she makes me happy."

"Well I missed her so much," Jedaiah Junius, another Christ Jubilee International Ministry said. "I've been coming to her house for these last few days, but I still miss her."

It hasn't been an easy road to recovery for Pastor Edith. She said she's experienced multiple setbacks since her surgery, including internal bleeding.

Pastor Edith said she wasn't sure she would make it home in time for Christmas, but feels blessed to be back for the holidays.

"To me, it feels like I'm at the entrance of Heaven's door," Pastor Edith said. "So that's how I feel. I'm entering Heaven. It feels so great. I love the hospital, but there's no place like home."

While Pastor Edith is still recovering at home from her surgery, other leaders of her church said they don't believe she'll be away from the place of worship for much longer.