Yesterday we had a great worship service in which the presence of God was prevalent. At LifePoint Church we are enjoying the wild ride of starting a new church. I thank God continually for the great group of people that he is putting together to accomplish His will in Ruston. We've had a lot going on the past two weeks, so here are a few pictures to explain.
We'll give you cookies if you come to our church!
Visiting before church
Chris Frick did a great job leading worship.
Jeremy Goss trying his hand at percussion....no pun intended. Jeremy did a great job, by the way.
Jeremy sported a great summer suit on Sunday!
Can you tell they're hanging on the every word I'm saying?
Altar service.
Al and Hazel have joined us for the past few services.
Ashlynn sported a brand new dress on Sunday! 
Brandon sported a great suit of his own!
Sarah and Stephanie.
Rene and GregStudent Worship Service
This past Friday night, I was invited to speak at a student service at The Pentecostals of Lee Road in Covington, LA. This church is pastored by my father and is also the church where Sarah and I grew up. Although it was tons of fun to go back home and see everyone, the greatest part of the visit was the service. There were close to 300 teens in attendance that were amped up about being in church on a Friday night! The worship was fantastic and altar service was even better. By the time all was said and done, 7 teenagers received the baptism of the Holy Spirit for the first time, and one of the them was baptized in Jesus name.
This past Friday night, I was invited to speak at a student service at The Pentecostals of Lee Road in Covington, LA. This church is pastored by my father and is also the church where Sarah and I grew up. Although it was tons of fun to go back home and see everyone, the greatest part of the visit was the service. There were close to 300 teens in attendance that were amped up about being in church on a Friday night! The worship was fantastic and altar service was even better. By the time all was said and done, 7 teenagers received the baptism of the Holy Spirit for the first time, and one of the them was baptized in Jesus name.
A young man named Caleb being baptized by Marty Bonvillain after receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit.
After church, singing "Happy Birthday" to Pastor Donavon Hill. 
Giving the "Life-Point" point sign to the camera with Donavon. 
Sermonizing at the student service. 
This is five of the seven teens that had just spoken with other tongues for the first time.
My dad exhorting the crowd to worship.
Singing "God of this City"Visit From My Parents
The Wednesday before last, my sweet mother made the drive from Covington, LA to spend a few days coaching the LifePoint team. During the day we had lots of nuts and bolts style discussion. For our midweek service, she was our guest speaker. A great time was had by all. Wednesday night's service was extra special because, during the altar service, for the first time at LifePoint Church, someone was filled with the baptism of the Holy Spirit! Congratulations Shannon! Here are a few pictures from the week.
Alan Robertson (background) had a knockout of a debut on the congas!
My mom, Donna Maricelli, speaking on Wednesday night. Look at that huge bible! Also, notice that it matches her shoes.
She talks with her hands a lot. 
My dad, Rick Maricelli, is just noticing that mom's bible matches her shoes. 
This is Brandon and Jessica Turner. We would like to welcome them to the LifePoint team.
Tea is mom's performance enhancing supplement. 
Nuts and bolts discussion.
Worship time!God Bless,
Jathan Maricelli
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