Sunday, Jason shared three reasons to “jump” into the vision at LIFE Church or “jump ship”:

1. God deserves it.

2. Our city depends on it.

3. The next generation benefits from it.

Jason also shared a vision God gave him one night:

I see a city where prisons are empty, the homeless have careers, divorce attorneys are out of work and the name of Jesus Christ is made famous.

I see a city where yesterday’s drug dealers are now mentors, prostitutes are now school teachers, alcoholics are now counselors and the name of Jesus is made famous.

I see a city where those who are far from God find healing from their past, feel loved in the present, and are given a new start for the future.

I see a city where parents are once again role-models for their children.

I see an army of 20,000 Christ-followers who give, pray, serve, and lead as though tomorrow is their last day on earth.

I see a mighty outpouring of God’s favor on Rome, Georgia that is evidenced all around the world.

I see a city where every night of the week, in every neighborhood, and every street there are families meeting together to find healing from their past, help for the present, and hope for the future.

I see a city where divorce is not a problem, abortion is not an option, and child abuse is not an issue.

I see a church full of different races, statuses, creeds, worldviews, who assemble for the purpose of making God look good.

I see a city that is better for my kids, and grandkids, because they, unlike myself, never have to be afraid of standing up for Jesus.

I see a city where the hungry have food, the naked are clothed, the underprivileged have stability, the handicapped are accepted, and the unlovable feel loved.

I believe LIFE Church is the pioneer of this vision, and I am willing to work, pray, lead, serve, sweat, cry, and if necessary die, to see this vision fulfilled.

Join us Sunday as we continue the series “Transformers”, learning about “Control.” We also have a special guest speaker, Jimmy Carroll, pastor of Journey Church in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Get ready to be transformed!

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:1-2

This movie is rated PG13 and we have made efforts to edit in order to control language but viewer discretion is advised. 

To see “Transformers” reviews from Focus on the Family, please check out their movie review website, Plugged In Online. 

And for our children’s viewing pleasure, we will be showing the animated version of “Transformers” upstairs in the village.

This past Sunday was the LIFE Group Wedding Cake Competition. All of the LIFE Groups did a GREAT job with their cakes and table themes! Before the worship gathering Allie Hurley was baptized out front, in the parking lot in a cattle trough!

After the worship gathering the competition began!

The Mull Group:

The Jones Group:

The Singles Group:

The Fricks Group:

The Wade Group:

The Stockton Group:

LIFE Support Women’s Group:

The Stinson Women’s Group:

The Animal House Group:

THE WINNERS!!! Congratulations Singles Group!!

This Sunday is the conclusion of the March sermon series, “The Wedding”. You don’t want to miss out on “The Reception: Where the Real Party Is”! Make sure to be @ LIFE this Sunday for the LIFE Group Wedding Cake Competition which includes a trophy for the winning group and a tasting of the wedding cakes!

Hey guys,

Sorry I haven’t written in a while.  I am posting on donnieslade.com though, so you can catch me there.  Just a quick update: I have been traveling a lot lately.  Well that is an understatement.  I was in Rome just 6 days in January.  But God has done some very big things.  Again, an understatement.  For example, just last night in Tucson, AZ, I had an event with about 700 people.  It was a great event and when we did the invitation at the end of the night, the altar was full.  It never gets old watching all of the kids come forward and give their lives to Jesus.  Before I left, the children’s pastor came to me and told me that they had counted the decision cards and there were 133 children and parents who prayed to receive Christ as personal Lord and Savior.  Praise God.

Thank you Life Church for allowing me the privilege of traveling all across this country presenting the Gospel of Christ.  God is doing amazing things.  Because of all that you do in the children, student, and family ministries, I know that things are taken care of back home and it gives me the freedom to do KidzBlitz.  God bless you guys as we serve together.

Thanks again,

Donnie