In the fall of 1997, the Lord began dealing with Pastor Siegel about a change of direction in ministry and over the course of the next year, much prayer was made concerning what that change would be. One night in December of 1998, God spoke very distinctly to Pastor Siegel about pastoring a new church, and during the next eighteen months even more time was spent in prayer, determining when, where, and how to begin such a venture.

From these times of prayer, the direction and vision that would shape the foundations of Good News Family Church began to take form, much like an embryo develops in the mother's womb and continues to grow until the day it is birthed.

The Siegels moved from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Orchard Park in the Summer of 2000. During their first week in town, Pastor Siegel saw a moving truck emptying out a local pop and beer store. The Spirit of God prompted him to investigate and soon plans had been drawn up for an extensive remodeling project.

On Christmas Eve, 2000 Good News Family Church held its first service with 20 people in attendance and began a regular Sunday morning schedule the following week. It was a slow beginning, as it seemed to snow every Sunday morning that first winter (105 inches by January that year), but the work was underway and has been gaining momentum ever since!