John Baker wrote Pastor Rick Warren the "now-famous, concise, 13-page, single-spaced" letter outlining the vision God had given John for Celebrate Recovery. But, man, by voluntary transgressions, fell and his only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ the Son of God. New Mexico was the first state t. Pastor Adebanjo and his small congregation were committed to doing the Lord's will. The Living Word Church of God was established in 2002, and has always been a place of worship and refuge for those needing direction and fellowship with others.
That He ascended to heaven and is today at the right hand of the Father as the Intercessor. He begins and completes the work of transformation into the likeness of Christ in the lives of believers, and is himself the seal and security of our salvation. Directions to Living Word Church of God, Charleston. We believe that Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father, conceived of the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary. He received a Stationary Engineer's License from George Brown College in Toronto Canada and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN. We believe in the premillennial second coming of Jesus. Most importantly, souls were saved and reclaimed, bodies healed and many miracles were wrought. Pastor Adebanjo prayerfully accepted.
But with the help and strength of God, the congregation continued on, through immense adversities and oppositions, determined to do the work of the Lord. We believe in one God eternally existing in three persons; namely, the Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost. Young Adult Ministry: Pastor Yvonka Lyons. That Jesus was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead. As a visionary, however, Bishop Adebanjo anticipated growth and greater impact for the ministry. Efforts immediately commenced to clean and renovate the newly vacated building. Psalms 37:23 says "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. " He brings people to repentance through the proclamation of the gospel and leads them to faith in Christ. The church is the body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of her great commission. Pastoral Care: Mother Jacqueline Brown. All people are born sinners, and our salvation is by grace alone, through repentance and faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross. There are now 35, 000 Celebrate Recovery churches around the world, and that number continues to grow.
Genesis 1:26-31, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-21). On the cross Jesus Christ became sin and sickness providing both salvation and divine healing for all mankind (Psalm 103:3), being justified freely by His Grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. The radio and television ministry went to a new level. Let a man examine himself, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. " Romans 10:9-10; 2 Corinthians 5:10).
The first night 43 people attended, and Celebrate Recovery was born. Dr. George O. Adebanjo. Celebrate Recovery is the number one outreach ministry at Saddleback Church, with over 70 percent of its members now coming from outside the church.
We believe in the Spiritual unity of believer's in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Acts 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:2; 1:8). With it comes the endowment of power for life and service, the bestowment of the gifts and their uses in the work of the ministry (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31). Creation reveals God's existence and many aspects of his attributes. This was the normal experience of all in the early Christian church. We believe in the Deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, his virgin birth, sinless life, and his miracles; his ascension to the right hand of the Father and his personal return to the earth in power and glory. Renovations were made, including some structural changes, new carpeting, new kitchen appliances, the installation of a handicapped ramp, the launching and establishment of a successful Day Care. After this, he traveled to Europe, Canada, and, finally, to the United States. We believe that salvation for the lost and sinful man by the regeneration of the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, and died for our sins. Those who have not accepted the redemptive work of Jesus Christ will suffer eternal separation from Godhead. The devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, and anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life, shall be consigned to everlasting punishment in the lake of fire, which burns with brimstone. Each believer, born of the Spirit, is an integral part of the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in Heaven.
The Holy Spirit gives believers supernatural gifts to build up his church and for works of ministry in the world. We believe that justification, regeneration, and the new birth are wrought by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ. Event Coordinator: Cintara Bradley. To say the least, these were very turbulent years. A "Declaration of Faith" is a set of core biblical beliefs that form the doctrinal foundation for everything we do – both as a denomination and as a church. We believe that salvation is received through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and not good works. Rehabilitation Services.
We believe divine healing is provided for all in the Atonement. Acts 2:38; 10:44-46; 11:14-16; 15:7-9). This is the second death, the lake of fire. The Bible is the only authoritative source of God's self-revelation, and is the source and standard for all doctrine, church practice, and godly living. Meals were prepared by church members as a form of outreach and ministry to the student population of the surrounding area. How The Lord Leads…. The church accepts the Scriptures as the revealed Will of God, the all-sufficient rule of faith and practice, and for the purpose of maintaining general unity, adopts these Statements of Fundamental Truths and Doctrine. There were mighty visitations from the Lord. "And when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, 'this is my body which is for you. The Supremacy of Christ. The Lord's Supper (Communion). Flags representing the various nations were positioned around the church to emphasize Pastor Adebanjo's call to the nations and the international fervor of the ministry. We believe that through the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and his indwelling power the Christian is enabled to live Holy and perform good works in this present life. Do this in remembrance of me. '