Lifelines At Life Church

This is the first in a special series of Bright Spot Reports called Lifelines. A Lifeline is a place, a person or group of people who act as Lifelines to folks who are drowning in the seas of life. A Lifeline is the Way, the Truth and the Life of Christ.

          Lifelines can save your life in many ways. Imagine yourself underwater in scuba diving gear and your air tank becomes empty. Hopefully your diving partner can assist you by sharing some of his air until you both can get to the surface. Your partner is giving you a Lifeline that saves your life. Imagine a Church full of folks whose common desire is to be Lifelines to a drowning world. That's Life Church in West Seneca, NY.
          Invincibility is not a human trait. We all need help sometimes. Life Church has a circle of leaders. "Circles are better than rows," says Pastor Pete Jankowski. "Rows of people focus on leaders, circles of people foster relationships." Pete delivered a great teaching about Lifelines last week (9-11-16.) He held a life preserver in his hands as he shared God's heart through his words.
          Friends are made quickly at Life Church. The Worship Team lead by Meg Roberts is Holy Spirit driven and energizing. There is a fresh wave of God's love flowing through Life Church. The Worship Team and the Pastors are unified and it shows. Even the guys in the sound booth are in tune with the wave.
          Everyone on the Staff at Life Church has a common goal - they don't want you to be alone. They are a church community with the common purpose of reaching common people with the life-changing message of the Gospel. 

Who Are Some of These Folks?

          Pastor Loren Sperrey shares his heart in a way that demonstrates unbridled honesty and humility. He's like a "Gatherer" who helps folks gather their minds in preparation for a deeper wave.  Loren's wife Janie is a model of Christ-like sincerity. She is so appreciative to God for what she's been given, that she says thank you by showing lovingkindness to everyone she meets.
          Pastor Craig McLeod and his wife Carol are the cornerstones of a ministry that's throwing Lifelines worldwide. Craig is moving into the next season of God's calling on his life. He's passing his leadership role to Pastor Pete. His style of transition is a beautiful lesson in Holy Spirit leadership. He's handing over responsibility while letting go and yet supporting Pete by lifting him up. Carol McLeod is the Founder of Just Joy Ministries. Her life is a testimony that says; "I will love the race as I run with perseverance in teaching others about God's never ending grace." All women will experience greater peace through Just Joy. 

          Pastor Pete Jankowski is the new Lifeline in the wave of the Spirit moving at Life Church. He brings a unique and Word-studied brand of teaching that combines life stories with Lifeline Truths. Pete's wife Kelly can smile and give hope in the middle of a storm. She's an encourager who believes that all ground is holy ground - that's her attitude!

          Life Church is full of many people who are Lifelines. They greet you, serve coffee, clean the building, run the nursery, serve as Youth Leaders, act as Receptionist, facilitate small groups and pray for you. If you visit Life Church and somehow feel lost in the wave, ask for a Lifeline. There are many people drowning, but God desires that none should perish. He loves you with an everlasting love. God has established the work of Life Church as a Lifeline to common people. They're all about making close connections and supporting one another in the experiences of daily life.

          Learn more about Life Church by reaching out for a Lifeline. 716-675-LIFE
4928 Seneca Street,Buffalo, NY, email: office@lifechurchbuffalo.com
https://www.facebook.com/lifechurchbuffalo/?fref=ts
http://www.lifechurchbuffalo.com/#life-church-buffalo

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Jesus loves you and so do we.

          Bob Kuebler is the Founder & Director of Youth With A Purpose. Bob has spent the last 15 yrs. learning about pain and perseverance from inner city young people and their families. Healing starts with love and encompasses compassion and empathy. Our mission at YWAP is to inspire inner city young people to develop as God's leaders who overcome the mindset of poverty and gang violence. We help them build their own personal Lifeticket. 

          The Author of five books, several blogs including The Bright Spot Report, Bob shares with audiences how God is redeeming our cities through young people.
Bob can be reached at 716-830-8240, ywapbuffalo@yahoo.com. www.youthwithapurpose.org

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