33 baptized, many received the Holy Ghost, mobile baptistery debut, and more!  

We just completed a power-packed week in one of our favorites places….Willis, Texas.

Under the leadership of Pastor Dave Stovall, this church body is definitely on-the-move.  They have some of the most incredible individuals that we have ever met.  We have some very dear friends in this church, and they have always made us feel so special.  Words can not express the connection we feel with a multitude of the church members.

Over the course of this past week, we strategically canvassed a great portion of the city of Willis.  We mapped out the locations that we wanted to cover, and several groups headed out into the streets.  From door knocking to pulling people out of the ditch….we saw it all, and accomplished so much, in the week that we were privileged to be there!

Placing a huge emphasis on soul winning techniques, concepts, and principles, we encouraged the church body to take the message to the community! Throughout the week, we heard testimony after testimony of miraculous connections being made via door knocking!    

Each service was powerful, and the Lord was so gracious to meet with us!  On Wednesday night, we taught on Lifestyle Evangelism, and the presence of the Lord was overwhelming. Every individual in the sanctuary was lying on their face, including our dear elders, as the Lord spoke to us about the "Great Commission!"

Each day, we spent hours in the community, ministering to the people of this great city.  We did our best to make a lasting impact in the lives of others, outside of covenant relationship with Jesus Christ!  The outreach team was full of excitement and faith!  They worked tirelessly throughout the week! They lifted our spirits to another level!  These are some of God's finest!

On Saturday, we had a Christian rap service in the park, and it was absolutely unbelievable!  The church cooked hot dogs and served drinks, while the community showed up to check out the events!  Andrew, a.k.a "WERD" was on the scene, and I must say that his lyrics were some of the most anointed lyrics I have ever heard! He attends Abundant Life Church, and is also a fantastic soul winner!

The Mobile Baptistery was on scene, as well.  And, after the altar service, a young girl was baptized in front of a huge crowd.

Some of my close friends drove from hours away, to take part in this eventful day!  Matt Tatum, Shon Husband, Cliff Blevins, Calvin Perro, and Randy Francis, Jr., added so much to both services on Saturday!  These men assisted in outreach, as well as ministered in the altar service! 

The LIFELINE service was Saturday evening.  Although many of the church people were exhausted from a lengthy day in the park, they still showed up for this time of teaching, and deliverance!  We taught on the differences between recovery/relapse and deliverance. At the conclusion of the video, an altar appeal was made, and three people were baptized in the name of Jesus Christ! 

On Sunday, the service was virtually overwhelming with the power of God!  The praise and worship service was so dynamic, and it was taken to an entirely new dimension when the "cardboard testimonies" were enacted.  Approximately 40 individuals walked, one at a time, to the center of the platform, and lifted their piece of cardboard.  On one side of the cardboard detailed what they were in the past… then, they turned it over to what they had become in Christ! We were so disappointed when we realized that our camera didn't record this powerful time. To see the YouTube version, click here. 

Over 130 first time guests were present for this service, and what a tremendous time it was!  At the conclusion of the service, we saw many receive the Holy Ghost, and 10 more baptized in the name of Jesus Christ!  

On Monday, the church leaders met for a time of follow up preparation.  Every visitor received a personal telephone call, and a letter from the Pastor. The reports of these calls were phenomenal.  Almost each person said they would be back in service this week, and would be bringing visitors. The retention team is in place, and the things will never be the same!

Please pray for Pastor Stovall and the great people of Abundant Life Church, as they embark upon discipling each guest, in a personal manner!