Living Water News VOLUME 4 ISSUE 3 MAY 2009 1000 Hall Valley Drive, Bridgeport WV 26330 Church office and Prayer Line 848-2122 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord 1 Corinthians 1:9 Inside this issue: Kidzblast Children's Ministries New Construction pictures 2 3 Principle of Faith 4 CD order form From Joyce s Pen Living Water Church Ministry Training Ctr. Events FJP-Vol. 1 5 6 7 Contact Information 8 Construction Has Begun! In the last issue, we gave you an update on our building project, which had been stalled due to legal issues with the landowner association in which the church is located. We are pleased to announce that the Lord has answered every prayer that each of you has offered up to Him for the new building! After meeting with the association president at the end of April, it has been agreed that the church can continue to finish the building! We want to give all praise and glory to the Heavenly Father, our Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit for being faithful to us during this time of waiting. Since we were not able to secure funding from a local bank during this time, several members of our church family have offered personal financing for the project, which will need to be repaid as soon as possible. We have borrowed $78,000 to construct the exterior, and are asking that each of you consider a monthly gift, or a one time gift to help us eliminate this debt quickly for the kingdom of God! To date, the concrete pad has been poured and the framing of the walls is in progress. The roofing and exterior brickwork will be starting soon. Look on page 3 for some photographs that have been taken during the construction process. Once again, we give God all praise and glory for His faithfulness to us!
PAGE 2 KIDZ-BLAST LIVING WATER NEWS KIDZBLAST For kids ages 5-12 Time: Every Sunday 6 7:30 PM Place: Living Water Church Don t miss this exciting adventure! Transportation available -Call 848-2122 if your child needs a ride. *We need your financial help, please consider making a donation. Mark your offering Kids Blast Check out the new web site!! www.kidzblastonline.com Congratulations, Kidz Blast is One Year Old!
VOLUME 4 ISSUE 3 PAGE 3 New Building Construction Pictures Many Thanks To Eric Yerkey, And Lowes Of Clarksburg For Discounting Materials For Us Concrete Pad Poured On April 16-17, 2009 Lumber Delivered May 5, 2009 First Wall Constructed And Set A First Look At the New Sanctuary
PAGE 4 LIVING WATER NEWS Principle of Faith by Rick Hammond FAITH JESUS! Hebrews 11:1-3 KJV 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. Faith! Wow, what a topic. If you have been a Christian for any time at all and someone asks, what is faith, you probably quote Hebrews 11:1. But what does it really say? Faith is the substance, the essence, or abstractly assurance (objectively or subjectively): confidence, of things, an object (material): business, matter, thing, work, hoped for, the evidence proof, conviction: evidence, reproof, of things not seen behold, beware, lie, look (on, to), perceive, regard, see, sight, take heed. Still quite a mouth full. If you did not know what the Bible had to say about faith, how would you describe it, in your own words? I really love the definition of faith in the movie Miracle on 34 th Street when Susan s mother (Doris) tells her Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to. It really is hard to explain faith. I think that s why scientists have such a difficult time believing in creation verses the big bang theory. Science can t explain verse 3. By faith we accept that the world was framed or created by God s spoken word. Thus what we see, the world around us, was created by things we can t see and by materials that weren t here already because the world didn t yet exist. At least as we know it. John 1:1-3 gives us another perspective: 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. Jesus is the word. Always has been and always will be. I can t explain Him but I can feel His presence in my life. He made all things, period! Nothing that exists was created by anyone else. How do you explain FAITH JESUS. That s all! Don t Forget To Praise Him! Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile. Psalm 32:2
VOLUME 4 ISSUE 3 PAGE 5 Below are the CD s of our Sunday morning worship service for 2009 by Pastor Jerry, which are available on a love offering basis. Using the form below, send donations to: Living Water Church, Box 1000 Hall Valley Drive, 01/04/09 Spiritual Warfare Part 1 Our Enemy 01/11/09 Spiritual Warfare Part 2 Prayer 01/18/09 Spiritual Warfare Part 3 Breaking Bondages With The Word 04/19/09 Daniel Trusting Servant of God 04/26/09 Joseph A Man of Self-Control 05/03/09 Abraham God s Believing Servant 01/25/09 Spiritual Warfare Part 4 The Weapon Of Love 02/01/09 Spiritual Warfare Part 5 Music And Praise 02/08/09 Spiritual Warfare Part 6 The Name Of JESUS 02/15/09 Spiritual Warfare Part 7 Fasting 02/22/09 A Walk Through Colossians - Chapter 1:1-2 03/01/09 A Walk Through Colossians - Chapter 1:3-29 Name 03/08/09 A Walk Through Colossians - Chapter 2:1-5 03/15/09 A Walk Through Colossians - Chapter 2:6-8, 16-23 03/22/09 A Walk Through Colossians - Chapter 2:9-15 03/29/09 A Walk Through Colossians - Chapter 3:1-14 04/05/09 A Walk Through Colossians Chapter 3:15-25 04/12/09 A Walk Through Colossians Chapter 4 Easter Message Address CD s (order by date) Phone Donation $ Please send me a complete list of 2008 messages A Prayer for Faith Lord, give me the faith to say to great mountains, Be thou removed and cast into the sea! But if I need to climb the mountain, give me the strength and perseverance to climb it as Moses, Abraham and Aaron did. Or if you chose for me to go through the mountain, Lord, please provide the tools and the stamina. Lord, if the mountain removes, let not pride say, Look what I have done. Or if I climb to the summit, let me not fall down the other side, but hold my hand and help me to tread gently. If I must go through the mountain, Lord, help me to take good care of the tools You give me. Help me to labor on when I cannot yet see the light on the other side. And when I, at last, I see the light, help me to remember who provided the tools and the stamina, because without You, I can do nothing.
PAGE 6 LIVING WATER NEWS As a division of Living Water Church, the Ministry Training Center is dedicated to providing a biblically based curriculum. Our curriculum is designed to train and equip those called into the five-fold ministry as outlined in Ephesians 4:11-13. It is also ideal for individuals who wish to expand and enrich their personal walk with Christ through in-depth study of God s Word. Once our students have completed the fifteen course program, they will be thoroughly prepared and eligible for licensing thru Living Water Church and Ministry Training Center or equipped to seek licensing under their own Church affiliation. Each course is designed to provide our students with a firm foundation upon which to build their ministries. All students will be encouraged to use the gifts that they have received to serve others. (I Corinthians 12:4-7, Romans 12:4-8). Whether God has called you to full-time ministry or you seek to enrich your own personal studies, it is our privilege to offer this program to help you achieve your goals. I look forward to encouraging you in your journey to know Christ more intimately. Please contact me by email if you are interested. In Christ, Catherine Adkins, Administrator cathyadkins@livingwaterchurchwv.com TUITION AND FEES Tuition - $60.00 per course Textbooks prices vary based upon selected materials. Book Deposit $25; textbooks provided for use by the institution will require a refundable deposit. New Student Application Fee - $30.00 Late Registration Fee - $10.00 Graduation Fee - $25 Diploma Processing Fee - $40.00 UPCOMING CLASS SCHEDULES The Local Church in Evangelism Make evangelism a lifestyle. A practical approach to sharing your faith in everyday circumstances, learn basic skills and techniques in spreading the gospel. May 28, 2009 July 30, 2009 New Testament Survey An in-depth analysis of the Greek canon. The course highlights the key facts in each book of the New Testament. Key facts are highlighted in a manner that can be used in preaching, teaching and applying principles to everyday life. August 6, 2009 October 8, 2009 Church Ministries A practical guide for launching ministries for children, youth, senior adults and hospital and nursing home patients. October 15, 2009 December 17, 2009
VOLUME 4 ISSUE 3 PAGE 7 Events And Announcements Kidz Blast: Every Sunday evening from 6-7:30 PM Greater Blaze Youth Outreach: May 8-9 Teen Conference in Pittsburgh, PA The Shaffers Gospel Group: May 17th, 10:30 AM Ministry Training Center First Graduation Ceremony: May 22nd, 6 PM Annual Jamaica Missions Trip: November 2-10 (Contact Pastor Jerry if interested in participating) Don t forget our other outreach ministries: Teen Challenge Ministry: Please bring food/staples/hygiene products each week for the Teen Challenge pantry. We also need manufactures food coupons sent to the church, which helps with this outreach Mission Meal -Several of our church members help prepare and serve meals at Clarksburg Mission. If you are interested, see Barb Zirkle or Chalmus Bankers. Can you help? Nursery Workers are also needed! Please see Laura Fiscus. Each week in the Living Water News, we feature an anointed poem written by sister Joyce Haslebacher here at Living Water Church. Over the months many of you have been inspired and blessed by her writing, and look forward to the next edition of From Joyce s Pen. We are pleased to announce that recently, many of sister Joyce's poems have been assembled in a collective booklet called From Joyce s Pen-Volume 1. We would like to offer each one of you a copy of this new booklet, to be used in conjunction with your daily Bible study free of charge for your encouragement and edification. If you would like to receive a copy of this wonderful inspirational collection, please contact us either by writing, or by phone. Just let us know that you would like a copy of From Joyce s Pen-Volume 1. Any donations towards the cost of postage would be greatly appreciated.
Living Water Church 1000 Hall Valley Drive Bridgeport, WV 26330 May 2009 A non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization All gifts are tax deductible On the Web: www.livingwaterchurchwv.com For Information Contact: Church & Ministries Pastor Jerry Fiscus Sunday School: John Harrison, Adults Aaron and Lisa Hewitt, Elementary Laura Fiscus and Mary Payne, Pre-School Kidz Blast Pastor Jerry Fiscus Children s Church Aaron Hewitt Nursery Laura Fiscus Worship Team Cathy Adkins Women s Ministry & Church Announcements Laura Fiscus Newsletter Pastor Jerry Transportation Art & Mary Payne Church Bulletin Cathy Adkins C.H.R.I.S.T Ministry Jackie Hammond Worship Service Sunday, 10:30 AM Christian Education Sunday, 9:30 AM Prayer Meeting Wednesday, 6:30 PM Ministry Training Class Thursday 6 PM Directions to church From Rt. 50, turn onto Rt. 131 (Old Airport Road) - it runs along the cemetery. Watch for the Living Water Church sign on the left. Turn down Hall Valley Drive, We re at the bottom of the hill on the right.