Not so random acts of kindness

August has been an incredible month! Our focus has been on outreach and on impacting our neighbors close by and around the world. Whether visiting the local nursing home to spend some time with residents, giving an encouraging word and sharing songs or sending ties to South Africa, or Rock(ing) the Block - providing school supplies, food, fun, inflatables, worship bands and more to our community free of charge, or giving away money to the community, we have enjoyed being a blessing to our neighbors with not-so-random acts of kindness! We are blessed to be a blessing and I'm so blessed to be surrounded by people who are willing to take church outside of the 4 walls! The Overcomers of Victory Life Christian Ministries are amazing - they don't flinch at the challenges presented to them and they give 100% to make sure that God is pleased and that the Victory Life vision is actualized! Now, we move into September - what has impacted you during Outreach month and how do you plan to continue the not-so-random acts of kindness in your own life?

Summer Flow

Summer Flow has been great so far! Summer Flow is May-August and it is: One Hour, One Season, One Word – Summer Flow, One at 1!

I have enjoyed the variety of ways service has been opened: spoken word, dance, song, focused prayer. God has certainly been blessing us in the area of the Word. It's amazing how much can happen in one hour - it doesn't take God a long time to flow and He has shown that this summer.  

I'm excited about the upcoming series from Deacon Jessica Robinson in July. Jessica is indeed a phenomenal speaker and challenges us all with God-inspired interpretations of the Word of God. We are in for a treat - don't miss Summer Flow - July!

We have Deacons!

It has been a while since I've posted on here, but I wanted to come talk a little bit about what has been happening at Victory Life!

We have Deacons!

I'm very happy to present Deacons Cedric Wicks, Jessica Robinson, and Darius Ganzie! These three have been faithful to the ministry since the 1st year of Victory Life. 

Deacons at Victory Life are charged with:

1. Taking care of the church
2. Being faithful in attendance
3. Being faithful in tithes and offering and support of ministry
4. Being knowledgeable of Word
5. Living the Word & taking care of their families
6. Having a desire to serve

These individuals went through observations, interviews, and written biblical testing and were found to be ready to serve in the office of deacon. They have been faithful to the ministry, growing in their relationships with God, supportive of leadership and committed to the vision and mission of Victory Life Christian Ministries. On the Sunday of our Newness 2013 conference, their roles became official and they were anointed for the office of deacon. We are honored to have these three stand as leaders at Victory Life and we look forward to what God is going to continue to do in their lives and ministries. Congratulations on this great charge!

Below is more information about deacons for those interested in learning more:

Definition of DEACON

: a subordinate officer in a Christian church: as

one of the laymen elected by a church with congregational polity to serve in worship, in pastoral care, and on administrative committees

Some scriptures about deacons:

1. Romans 16:1 [Personal Greetings ] I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae. Romans 16:1-3 (in Context) Romans 16 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
2. Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons :Philippians 1:1-3 (in Context) Philippians 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
3. 1 Timothy 3:1 [Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons ] Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. 1 Timothy 3:1-3 (in Context) 1 Timothy 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
4. 1 Timothy 3:8 In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. 1 Timothy 3:7-9 (in Context) 1 Timothy 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
5. 1 Timothy 3:10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. 1 Timothy 3:9-11 (in Context) 1 Timothy 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
6. 1 Timothy 3:12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well.1 Timothy 3:11-13 (in Context) 1 Timothy 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Deacon

The original meaning of this word is an attendant, assistant, helper. It is sometimes translated minister, that is, servant, as in Matthew 20:26 2 1 Corinthians 6:4 Ephesians 3:7. Deacons are first mentioned as officers in the Christian church in Acts 6:1-15, where it appears that their duty was to collect the alms of the church, and distribute them to such as had a claim upon them, visiting the poor and sick, widows, orphans, and sufferers under persecution, and administering all necessary and proper relief. Of the seven there named, Philip and Stephen are afterwards found laboring as evangelists. The qualifications of deacons are specified in 1 Timothy 3:8-12.

Newness 2013 - 4 years of ministry

We are excited about our upcoming celebration - Newness 2013 - celebrating 4 years of ministry as Victory Life Christian Ministries!

• Friday, January 18 at 7 p.m. - Pastor Jermone Glenn (Revolution Christian Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI )
• Saturday, January 19 at 6 p.m. - Pastor/Prophetess Doriane Parker-Sims (Kingdom Life Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI)
• Sunday, January 20 at 1 p.m. - Prophetess Kelly Crews (Kelly Crews Ministries, Cleveland, OH)

We will also have special musical guests including Nate Glasper on Saturday & Ryan Robertson with us at the Sunday service.

Visit the facebook event page to learn more or email victorylife@victorybr.com!