Palm Sunday

Sunday was a great day. Our kids participated in our worship and our celebration of Palm Sunday. They came in waving palm branches in a visual presentation of what Jesus rode into Jerusalem that wonderful day. Our worship was great and the day was fantastic.

Our sermon was on the thought of 'Two Roads- One Week.' Jesus had two very different roads he traveled in preparing for the Holy week of Passover. He was honored on one road and treated miserably on the other road. Yet both roads was the way towards His purpose. Each of us in part can identify with the different roads Jesus traveled. We all have had moments with great praise and moments with great discouragement. Yet if we are to fulfill our God given purpose to this world, then we to must press through both the distraction of the praise and lack of support of the opposition.

Have a great week celebrating the Passion Week!

A wonderful feeling

Praise the Lord. What a wonderful feeling in the air this Sunday. Watching Sister Goza get 'happy' is always a great joy. Every song we sang had a great spirit of the Lord moving in it. Thank God!

Our Sunday morning sermon was from Zacchaeus as he climbed up the tree to see Jesus. What if we endured to see Jesus with such measures? What if we desired to see Him that much? For those that seem to think of themselves as lower or not as good as Bro. or Sister 'so-n-so' rebuke that feeling. You are God's creation. Zacchaeus was rich but was hated and considered more know for his 'sin' than anything else. He had sold out his own people, yet Jesus was more than happy to go to his home. God wants to come to your home, sit with you, and in the end bless you no matter who you are or what you have done. You are as good as anyone else- Hold your head up you are a child of the most High KING!

Sunday night we felt the Lord just as strong. We were reminded that God wants to speak to us, bless us, and direct us- yet He will meet the level of our seeking Him. Let us cry out with dedication and commitment to SEEK the Lord. A new 'Covenant to Seek the Lord!'

A feeling in the air!

Sunday was a wonderful day at Leesburg. During our time of prayer with some of our elders praying for those in need several were touched for healing and other needs in their lives. Pastor Josh preached about how as we see the signs of the end times coming closer and closer, we are not to hid our heads. Yet we are to be like the 5 wise virgins who had their lamps full of oil (the Holy Spirit) and be 'doing' when the Lord returns fulfilling our purpose in Him.

Sunday night we had a several guest with us to come enjoy the ministry of John and Alexis Williams. The Williams sang and played some worship songs and Bro. John preached to us. We were blessed by their ministry as several came to the altars. Thank God for HIS touch!

First Sunday in March

On Sunday morning, Pastor Josh and his family was out of town for a family baby dedication that was held in Knoxville, TN. Associate Pastor Isaac Goza conducted and preached the morning service. Bro. Isaac has always served the local church very faithfully and has done a great job in doing it. We are so blessed to have such a man serving God's people.

Sunday night the area churches meet at the Collinsville Church of God of Prophecy - Harvest Center- for a service conducted by the state youth ministries headed up by State Youth Director Tim Beck. Over 20 people from the Leesburg Church attended the service. Many have already said how they enjoyed the service. During the service our Youth Director, Corey Ivey, and Pastor Josh ministered to a young man in the fellowship hall through some very heavy issues. At the end of the evening the young man prayed for repentance and ultimately to give everything to God. Praise God, He saves in the alter and at the table. Thank God!

A day of Healing

Sunday we finished our focus on Stewardship as we talked about giving and the blessings of being a good steward. Yet the most memorable event of the the day was God's touch to many during a time of prayer for healing. So many have been afflicted in their bodies. We felt the Lord leading us to pray and stand for healing. We read several scriptures to build our faith on God's healing power and the fact He has given us the authority to heal in His name. Many came up for prayer as those that was full of faith laid hands on them to recover. We felt the Lord move and touch hearts throughout the congregation. We have heard of several that are feeling much better by the Lord's help. The one testimony that seems to stand out the strongest was a dear saint. She shared how she could not put any weight on her left leg or foot. She was using a walking cane to get around. After prayer she began to move and walk around without the walker. She said she went home and put it over in one side of the room and came back to church without it. Praise God ! He still HEALS!