Beautiful Sunday!

It has been beautiful both in the weather and the spirit of God. Just imagine when we come to the House of God with expectation of God bringing answers, direction, and blessing into our live. Sunday's sermon was about how Adam and Eve were given direction of how to live in the Garden, but in their own knowledge they chose what they perceive or judge as 'good.' Yet we are not to make decisions of our own knowledge but the direction and knowledge of God. Let us look deeply into the Word of God and to listening to the Voice of God to see how He would choose to bless our lives for His Glory!

Sunday night we were honored to have Bishop James Adkins in service with us. He made a wonderful surprise to visit us. As he shared a testimony of God's blessings he stated 'I may not be kicking as high as I use to but I am still kicking.' What a wonderful testimony from a man of God!

Missions Sunday

Sunday was Missions Sunday at the Leesburg Church.

We had a guest speaker - James Clanton, that shared about a wonderful opportunity to see 20,000 to 25,000 people saved in June. It was great to hear the plan not only to see them saved but to see them mature in Christ. For only about $1 a soul we could join in supporting this project. The church gave wonderfully in the offering and some chose to give a pledge to give by the end of April. Bro. James also preached about 'The Goodness of God.' It was a blessed morning - Praise God!

Sunday night was a powerful service. The Spirit of God moved as hands were up worshipping and voices were singing praises to our King. It was a wonderful spirit that we could not leave. The pastor shared a short sermon on the need to be continually filled with the Holy Spirit. We are not to have one interaction with the third person on the trinity but a continued relationship with Him to be filled! Many came to the altars to be FILLED yet again. Latter 2 people came to the altar seeking the Holy Ghost. Then a young girl came (6 years old) and got saved as she was praying. Praise God for a great weekend!

Church website: www.TheLeesburgChurch.org

Watch both services at: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/leesburg-church

Easter Sunday- What does Easter mean to me?

Easter was a great day at the Leesburg Church.

Our Easter program was wonderful. Sister Wanda Ivey did a fantastic job of putting together not only a visual reminder of the death and resurrection of Christ, but also the actual meaning it has to both you and I. Our actors showed us that no matter how good or bad we are in this live, neither will get us to heaven or will forfeit the ability through Christ to get to Heaven one day. It also showed that Jesus desires to walk with us now, not just in Heaven.

We also enjoyed sharing the communion with 'Jesus' serving us 12 at a time. A great thought it what it must have been like to the disciples.

The children sang to us as they do on first Sunday. It was joy to us to see them begin to sing with passion. We had 27 enjoy our Children's Church. With 6 of them receiving Christ- Praise God.

Also to note, we broke the all time record of attendance with 122 (previously 118). Praise the Lord!

BUT the best thing is that in total we had 8 people get saved! (6 from our children, 1 youth, and 1 adult). Praise God!

We ended our day with a huge Easter Egg Hunt. The church property was full of children (and family) looking for eggs. It was such a joy to see. A special thank you to Sister Christina Callantine for putting this together.

Great things are happening at the Leesburg Church!

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!