LifePoint Church of Ruston: Catching Up

Happy Fall season to everyone! Not much cold but a whole lot of rain here in Ruston, LA. I've posted more pictures below to show the blessing of God upon us over the past few months at LifePoint Church. Continue to pray that God will use us to be a blessing to this community.

Baptism

Last Sunday our church family was able to share in the baptism of Jack Phillips. Jack has quite a story that includes coming to know Jesus Christ for the first time at age 68 and recovering from a near death experience during a heart operation just a few months ago. "God is good" is not just a worn out cliche.

Wild West Harvest Fest

Due to the steady rain throughout the week we had to move the Harvest Fest from the Chandler home to our church parking lot this year. Thankfully, the weather was good the day of the shindig and we had a great turnout of about 140 people. The children enjoyed the games and we old people enjoyed the food and music.

New Pulpit

A huge "Thank You" to Rev. Gordon Poe and his Times of Refreshing family including Jerry Denkens and Kelly Poe pictured below. A few months ago, upon viewing a picture of one of our church services, they noticed that we did not have a pulpit. They called me and asked if they could build and deliver a pulpit to us. I'm still wondering if that was a trick question. Not only did they custom design and build the pulpit out of Beaded Birchwood, they also drove from Longview, Tx on a rainy Friday afternoon and delivered it. On top of all that, they gave us an offering. Although I say it often, it continues to be heartfelt, we would not be where we are without the generosity of people like Gordon Poe, Jerry Denkens, and Kelly Poe and many others who support us in so many ways.

Our First Missionary Service

What a joy it was to have our first missionary service! Jonathan and Darla Sherry, missionaries to Vanuatu blessed our church tremendously. Help us pray for their ministry and that they will be able to raise the funds very quickly and get back to Vanuatu.

Heritage Day

Our Heritage was also very well attended this year. About 70 people showed up to attend church as a family, hear classic, old school gospel music, and to enjoy a fine meal. This service provided a nice moment for us to honor our family and Christian heritage while remembering to give thanks for all that God has done for over the years.

Jathan Scotte Maricelli, II enjoyed it.

Back to School Service-FROG (Fully Relying on God)

Ministry to children continues to be a priority at LifePoint Church. FROG was a great day of fun and ministry for children. The adults had a great time as well.

Candy Rain!

The LoCascio's
It was a treat to have our great friends, the LoCasios, visit and minster at LifePoint. They are fellow Home Missionaries that are starting at church in Wheaton, Illinois.