Victory Life Christian Ministries Blog

Connect is back!

2012-02-02T12:30:00.000-05:00

Last night we gathered together for Connect at 7:00 p.m. It was the first time in a couple months that we had Connect due to our 10 month Connect schedule and we were ready! Sister Jessica and team put together great offerings for adults, youth and children all focused on the subject of Love. Sister Vanessa taught the adult class about the Greek meanings of 'love' and how Christ is looking for us to give this love to Him and to our brothers and sisters! I have such a great time hearing the insights of the Overcomers and friends of the ministry who attend Connect. We have some great minds in our midst. From the profound, instigating insights of Dad Jones to the sincere reflections of brand new Overcomers, Connect provides us with an opportunity to hear multiple voices and to learn and to grow from whatever stage we're at in our spiritual development journey. It was a great start to February and phase 2 of the blessings, glory and favor of 2012 at Victory Life! I'm looking forward to diving deeper into the Word at Connect, every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. from February to November! If you happen to be checking out this blog, take a couple minutes and let us know what you got out of Connect this week!

Initiated

2012-01-19T22:37:00.001-05:00

This year's Anniversary celebration was our best yet, in my opinion. We celebrated three years in style! Marcus Cole began the celebration presenting a Worship Now Seminar which opened our minds to worship in the next dimension. Then he set the atmosphere for a dynamic service on Saturday evening, leading praise and worship with a well-prepared Presence & the Sound. What a sound! We heard from Sister Jessica and Brother Cedric and were touched by their moving testimonies of what Victory Life has meant to their lives. Then, Lady Erica Glenn blessed us with her anointed vocals, setting the stage for her husband, Pastor Jermone Glenn to come to the stage and minister the Word - and that he did with power and accuracy! We were ready to initiate... and that's just day one.

We returned on Sunday and Lady Camille and Presence and the Sound brought Heaven down during praise and worship. Sister Jamie and Sister Vanessa shared insights into what the ministry has meant to their lives. Pastor Doriane Parker-Sims came with a Rhema Word for the house and for several individuals. Deliverance fell in the room and then a song from Heaven was birthed as we declared, "It all started with a sound!"

Day 3 came and Lady C and Presence once again led us in extreme praise and intimate worship. Sister Tonia and Minister Darius moved us to tears giving their testimonies of what Victory Life has meant to them. Dad Jones shared stories and insight into the beginnings of my ministry (he even brought pictures). Dr. Hawthorne took to the stage to bring the Word of God for the final Initiate 2012 conference service. He presented a fatherly Word, full of wisdom, confirming much of what had been said on the prior two days.

Each speaker left a deposit in us, inspired us and gave us tools to initiate the plan of God in our individual lives and as a church body. Now, the conference is over, but the season has just begun for us to Initiate the 2012 plan of God for our lives. It is time to make movement towards the plan of God for our lives - it's time to INITIATE!

3 years of Victory Life!

2012-01-11T10:00:00.000-05:00

It is hard to believe that Victory Life has existed for 3 years already, but today is the anniversary of our official start date. We began on January 11, 2009 (1/11 @ 1pm).

In these 3 years, Victory Life has had a life-changing impact upon the area, our Overcomers and friends of the ministry. Help us compile a history of this impact by posting what Victory Life has meant to you in your life!

Overcomers past and present and friends of the ministry, we want to hear from you. What has been the impact of Victory Life on your life?

Better Done Than Said

2012-01-09T08:45:00.000-05:00

This year we will Initiate the plan of God for our lives.

Tell us, what are you making happen in 2012?

INITIATE 2012!

Initiate 2012

2012-01-05T01:00:00.000-05:00

Join us January 14, 15 and 16 for Initiate 2012.

We are celebrating our 3 year anniversary and would love to have you celebrate with us!

Our celebration has outgrown our current building, so we have moved the festivities to The Eagles Club:

18631 16 Mile Road, Big Rapids, Michigan

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Schedule

Saturday, January 14 at noon - Marcus Cole leads a "Worship Now" Seminar
Saturday, January 14 at 7pm - Pastor Jermone Glenn with musical guest, Marcus Cole
Sunday, January 15 at 1pm - Pastor Doriane Parker-Sims
Monday, January 16 at 7pm - Dr. Charles Hawthorne

All events are free with a free-will offering collected.

Come to one or all of the festivities to celebrate what God has done and prepare for what He is about to do - let's Initiate!

For more information, visit the event facebook page, email the church or call 231.796.VLIF (8543)

Redeemed

2011-12-12T09:51:00.002-05:00

What does it mean to you to be redeemed?
Can't wait to hear what you have to say!

Just saying thank you!

2011-11-28T09:14:00.001-05:00

I must say, I am certainly excited and encouraged by how God has been moving in our services. God is favoring us with a unique outpouring of His Spirit. It has been amazing to experience and to see God renovating lives! The last couple weeks as I preached, God completely took over and changed the plans, giving fresh revelation which has been exactly what has been needed. Then, what can I say about how God used Lady Camille yesterday. In short, I guess I just wanted to stop by here to say, thank you Lord for what you're doing in our midst. Feel free to join in on my praise or add something new that you're thankful for! For us, thanksgiving is more than a day; it's a way of life!

Consecration 2011 updates.

2011-10-24T12:06:00.003-04:00

We have completed week one of the Consecration - how do you feel about it at this point? I certainly sense God's presence through the process. It is great to see our church unified around a common goal. We're drawing closer to God; we're praying for one another; we're growing in faith; we're identifying and overcoming issues!

Talk to me about your journey... your challenges and your victories through our time of Consecration!

Restored & Consecrated

2011-10-17T19:58:00.003-04:00

God is blessing Victory Life. We had a phenomenal time with Pastor Robert Hogans, Jr. and his guests on Sunday. Many confirming prophecies, healing manifested, awesome praise and worship. This all led us to a wonderful start to our time of Consecration. Today is the first of 21 days of Consecration for all of those WITH Victory Life! No meat (including fish) and no sweets (candy/pop/sugary basked items). Juice should be 100% juice. Increased prayer, bible and personal worship time is key to the Consecration. This time will end after November 6. Send questions to victorylife@victorybr.com.

God is taking us places and this is a wonderful part of the process.

Church on the Move - Spread Light!

2011-08-22T22:29:00.004-04:00

Sunday was a great day! We had an abbreviated service, as the "I am Light" series was continued with the message "Flashing Lights" - then we took the light to the community. We got together in groups of 3 and spread out through the houses and apartments surrounding the church and gave free light bulbs to all who would receive with no strings attached.

August is Outreach month at Victory Life and this was a part of our demonstration of God's love for the community. It was so much fun to see people's reaction to a free gift - many didn't quite know how to take it - others were amazingly appreciative - all were impacted!

We endeavored to give a free gift... like God's love; it was a small way for us to show God's love in a tangible way. In the end, we hope we brought some light into someone's day; it certainly did that for each of us who participated in the operation! We gave natural light and hopefully a little spiritual light as well.

For those of you who participated, we would love to hear some of your takeaways, some of your interactions and how it felt for you as the giver - please share - and keep on 'Flashing'!

The Journey: The Harvest Is Beginning

2011-07-28T21:55:00.004-04:00

Last Sunday, July 24, 2011, God announced to His people that "The Harvest is Beginning!" To the ear of the sower this is good news. God not only informed us that a harvest is taking place but also what will occur before you will see the manifestation of the harvest. The message was pulled from the book of Ruth 1:14-18, 22. We learned that when seasons are completed (10), we move into transition (11) for the purpose of achieving order (12)! In the transition period, you will have some Orpah's and you will have some Ruth's; decisions will have to be made to either stay comfortable or go to the unknown where God is, and you must be fully persuaded and committed to your destiny. God truly spoke to me through this Word and I receive it! Tell me, what did God speak to you about?

The Journey Reflections

2011-07-18T08:48:00.005-04:00

As a pastor, I must say that I'm tremendously enjoying The Journey. It has been a great time to hear from some of the internal speakers at V-Life. We are abundantly blessed with great people. Brother Cedric did a fantastic job yesterday as he preached from the subject, "Keep it Real". We will forever be mindful of our Spiritual GPS... and, the statement of the day, "My actions verify or condemn my words." We are receiving tips for our life journey!

Join us for 2 more weeks of The Journey:

Sunday, July 24 - Sister Jessica Robinson
Sunday, July 31 - Minister Darius Ganzie

The Journey Continues

2011-07-13T10:20:00.003-04:00

Great Word from Mom Gant Sunday. How much more can a conquerer be? It's encouraging to know that we've been built to be more than conquerers. All I do is win!

Three more weeks of the journey left - don't miss your moment. Join us on the journey - you never know where we may go.

Sunday, July 17 - Bro. Cedric Wicks
Sunday, July 24 - Sis. Jessica Robinson
Sunday, July 31 - Min. Darius Ganzie

The Journey

2011-07-05T12:36:00.003-04:00

The Journey has begun! Join us for July services with internal speakers taking us on a journey through the Word of God. Pastor Razel started this Sunday with a message entitled, "Set me free from me." We enjoyed having the high school Jr.'s and Sr.'s in high school from around the country and the world with us who are participating in the Calvin College Entrada program. It was a full, full house and a good kickoff to The Journey. The song is still ringing: I don't do what I want to do, but I do, do what I don't want to do... But, I will do what He helps me to, when I really wanna do what He's called me to!

Upcoming schedule:

The Journey

Sunday, July 10 - Sister Vedra (Mom) Gant
Sunday, July 17 - Brother Cedric Wicks
Sunday, July 24 - Sister Jessica Robinson
Sunday, July 31 - Minister Darius Ganzie

Romans 7 at Connect

2011-06-23T08:43:00.003-04:00

I just have to say, if you're able to come to Connect and just aren't coming, you are missing an amazing time in the Word.

For those of you who were there last night, I'd love to post a lot of the revelation understanding we came to last night.

Share your takeaways!

Caleb? Where are you?

2011-06-06T22:54:00.002-04:00

It has been a while since we've done this, but I wanted to take some time to get your feedback and takeaways from Sunday's message and start of the new series, Well Able!

We talked about Caleb's report to Moses about the Promised Land and his affirmation as he stated, we are well able to overcome! Indeed, that is the Word for you in the situations that you're facing; you are well able to overcome and to possess your promise!

I look forward to hearing what you took away from Sunday's message. It was fun to deliver it to you all - now, allow me the fun of hearing what you got out of it! Leave a comment, you're well able to do so!

Summertime

2011-05-26T17:59:00.002-04:00

It may not feel like it, but we have arrived at another summer break and we're shifting into a new season at Victory Life. Being a largely FSU populated church presents a unique challenge in the summer. While several of our key students have decided to stay in Big Rapids for the summer, many of our students go home for the summer break. While some could see this as an issue, I see it as an opportunity. The summer at V-Life is a great time to focus more on the surrounding community of Big Rapids as well as developing the ministries of Victory Life. This summer we have several activities lined up to connect with the Big Rapids community.

Along with our Sunday and Wednesday services, we're planning a Block Party in August, our annual Chill & Grill in July, and several Outreach activities to connect us with our neighbors in Big Rapids. We are blessed to have residents of Big Rapids, Grand Rapids, Baldwin, Bitely, White Cloud, Mt. Pleasant, Muskegon, Detroit, Evart, Reed City, Remus, and Cadillac worshiping with us at Victory Life.

We're also looking forward to hearing from several of our Overcomers who are gifted in preaching, teaching, and challenging and exhorting the people of God. I'm excited about how God is blessing us and I'm looking forward to a great summer full of exciting activities at V-Life!

Singles: Recent FB Posts by Prophetess Kelly Crews

2011-05-10T22:13:00.009-04:00

If you attended Single's Strategy I'm sure you remember the great discussions we had as a group, as well as the awesome keynote given by Prophetess Kelly Crews.
She has been posting some thought provoking Facebook statuses this month. Check them out:

May 4, 2011
Singles frustrations....you have a reasonable opinion of yourself. You know you're certainly not the most perfect person in the world, but do know that you have a lot to offer. You think you present yourself well and know that you don’t have body odor. LOL What's the problem? I wanted to encourage you and let you know to stop over analyzing yourself...You can't settle and God's timing is perfect!!!!

May 10, 2011
Relationships (singles)..never cry more than you smile and if you are... it's NOT worth it!! A relationship should not be about a lot of pain, strain, agony, defeat...a good connection should fit like a missing puzzle piece that you've been waiting for...and they should bring you JOY!!!

Flow!

2011-05-10T07:55:00.003-04:00

What can be better than favor? Favor AND Flow! Tell us how the favor + flow is revealing itself in your life this week.

Favor!

2011-05-03T14:53:00.002-04:00

The Favor is flowing - share your victory report about how the favor of God is moving in your life this week!

Connected! Strengths, Purpose, Destiny...

2011-04-21T13:42:00.003-04:00

Connect last night was insane. God gave a lot of revelation. I don't like coming on here and talking about what I talked about. So, I need your help. Help me recap what came out of the discussion on Strengths last night. It's your turn to talk - share the insights!

Strategies for Purity

2011-04-20T22:45:00.005-04:00

This is our second session on purity this month. Wow, we really added to our strategies for purity! We received a purity checklist which we encouraged the youth to post somewhere where they could see it everyday. The checklist came from a program by Christine St. George. You can find it online. To paraphrase a few strategies:

We will stay pure today & pray for our future husbands/wives. We learned to focus on inward qualities when praying for our future mates, not just physical characteristics :-)
We will avoid putting ourselves in situations where we can be tempted. We learned to be in groups and/or have a chaperon.
If we date, we will only date those who share a commitment to purity. The students decided that you should be friends first and discuss your commitment to purity. They decided if your friend couldn't honor your commitment that you show them the door to the relationship :-) These are some feisty students!
We will be an example. We will be a light to other youth regarding purity. We will show the world what we stand for by our stand on purity. This may give other young people the courage to be pure!
We will dress appropriately so that others won't lust. We decided that we didn't want to wear shirts that were too low cut, pants/skirts that showed our backside or bellies, or clothes that were too tight or short. We talked about how young men are sexually excited by what they see and young women are excited by feeling close to others.
We will take impure thought and temptations to God in prayer. We talked about the images, lyrics that we may see/hear/read about on television, movies, songs, magazines, books and the internet.

It was a great session! Our youth are great leaders who are learning God's plan for their lives. Encourage them! We'd love to hear more from you!

Single's Strategy

2011-04-18T22:17:00.003-04:00

We had a phenomenal time with the single people at Single's Strategy on Saturday. Prophetess Kelly Crews blessed us and we had a great discussion in the session led by Lady Camille and myself. So many topics were covered; so much was said. Now, I want to hear from you - what were your takeaways? What did you get out of the day? What would you like to continue to discuss?

Blessings,

Pastor Razel

Purity

2011-04-14T21:11:00.006-04:00

Youth discussed purity this week. What a relevant issue for the pressures that our youth are faced with, including pressures to have sex before marriage, pornography and sexting to name a few. We talked about three Bible truths:

God wants us to attain purity as a mark of his presence in us. 1 Thessalonians 4: 3, 7, 8
Gaining purity is not a one-time event, but a process. 1 Thessalonians 4: 1, 2
Purity keeps us from abusing one another. 1 Thessalonians 4: 4-6

We talked about strategies that help us in this process including:

Avoiding being alone with members of the opposite sex.
Surround yourself with other young people who value purity.
Wait until you are old enough to date.
Listen to your parents advice regarding your relationships.

Any other advice for our youth? Post so we can share with them!

Connect - In His Image, In His Strength

2011-04-07T13:18:00.002-04:00

We had a great discussion at Connect last night. This month I'm talking about our strengths. We entered the month last night discussing the fact that we were created in the image of an omnipotent God. Each of us reflects God in some way. We have some traits, characteristics, mannerisms, abilities and strengths that reflect God and identify our connection to Him.

We learned that a strength is:

a developed talent
a recognized and appreciated gift
an opportunity capitalized upon
actualized potential

God gave us some great insight and revelation into Romans 8:28-37 (King James Version). Below I've listed 3 of the verses; tell me what you get out of these and how this relates to our Strengths!

²⁸And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

²⁹For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

³⁰Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

Beauty For Ashes: A Night Of Healing Featuring Bishop Alfred Knight Jr.

2011-03-27T16:34:00.018-04:00

Saturday night (March 26), as part of Victory 4U's Recovery 2011 conference, the very special guest at Victory Life Christian Ministries was Bishop Alfred Knight Jr., a Ferris State University alumnus, who returned to Big Rapids.

"Beauty for Ashes: A Night of Healing" was the title of the program featuring Bishop Knight.

Here are some photographic images shot during the powerful Word he delivered on Saturday night at the church.

Bishop Alfred Knight Jr. offers blessings at Victory 4U's Beauty for Ashes: A Night of Healing.

Bishop Knight offers blessings to Sister Vedra Saturday night.

Here is Bishop Knight prior to his introduction from Pastor Razel.

Bishop Knight and Minister Darius are shown here in this photo.

Brothers Darius, Cedric and Terrance assist Bishop Knight during Beauty for Ashes.

Pastor Razel introduced Bishop Knight to those in attendance at Beauty for Ashes.

Here is Bishop Knight near the end of the word he delivered on Saturday (March 27) evening at Victory Life Christian Ministries.

It was a powerful Knight at Victory Life Christian Ministries.

Hats Off To Victory 4U For Pulling Off A Great Conference

2011-03-27T16:21:00.000-04:00

Saturday night (March 26) was the culmination of Victory 4U's Recovery 2011 conference. The event, sponsored by the Ferris State University student organization (an extension of Victory Life Christian Ministries), featured Bishop Alfred Knight Jr., a Ferris alumnus, who returned to Big Rapids.

Here are some members of the group of dedicated young people from Victory 4U.

2011-03-26T07:17:00.004-04:00

Check out this powerful clip of Pastor Razel Jones delivering a word at Lighthouse Battle Creek entitled "From Ex to nEXt." This powerful life changing message will help you prepare for your promise for tomorrow, while you are in the process in your now.

Victorious Revolution Reflections

2011-03-08T13:56:00.004-05:00

Sunday was an amazing day! What do you get when you put Victory Life together with Revolution Christian Ministries? Answer: A Victorious Revolution! Combined music departments, shadowing opportunities for many of the Overcomers, an intense worship experience, like-minded believers, a round stage and impressive sanctuary, great fellowship, Pastor Jermone and Lady Erica Glenn, Pastor Razel and Lady Camille Jones, topped off with an amazing Word presented by Pastor Tim Dilena of Highland Park, Michigan.

Share your take-aways! What did you get from the Victorious Revolution?

Missed the Victorious Revolution? For immediate viewing, everyone can log into the Revolution website at www.revolutioncm.com and go to Cyber Church. From there you can select the On Demand portal and view Sunday's Victorious Revolution Worship Experience (this week only). For actual CD/DVD purchases of the Victorious Revolution, email Revolution's media team at media360@revolutioncm.com.

Want to know what we talked about during Mission Marriage?

2011-02-21T17:00:00.001-05:00

So, several of you have shown curiosity to know more about what we talked about during Mission Marriage. I'm not about to spill the beans, but I'll give you a small peak into the day.

Married and engaged couples came together to talk about marriage - some of the topics covered were:

What does it really mean to submit?
How do we effectively submit to one another?
Customizable roles in marriage.
What do your intentions have to do with it?
Keeping the passion alive.
How to recover from a breach of trust.
What makes her a good thing?
Having a vision for the home and for the family.
To be the head means you need to be heading somewhere!
God must be first and He gives the vision!
How do 2 become 1?
Removing walls.
Being a healer to your spouse in 3 dimensions.
Sacrifice - what am I willing to give up?
and more...

Exodus

2011-02-18T01:07:00.006-05:00

In our discussion of Exodus this week in Connect, we tried to answer several questions. We had great responses with life changing applications for our own lives. Questions and responses are highlighted below. Add your responses and comment on our responses!

What can we learn about leadership from Moses' example?

Anyone can be a leader. God enables us.
Leaders follow God's instructions/obey God.
Leaders respect God.
Leaders lead by example and do what is right.
Leaders respect and care for the people they are leading.
Leaders pray for their people/advocate for their people.
Leaders are persistent and persevere.
Leaders are sometimes isolated.
Leaders are content in serving others and serving God regardless of other people's opinions.
Leaders don't compromise what God told them to do.
Leaders realize their role and function effectively within that role.
Leaders surround themselves with people who will hold them up as Aaron held up Moses' arms/staff when he became week.
Leaders can't be everything to everyone.
Leaders are humble.
Leaders are responsible for the people they lead.
Leaders must be totally dependent on God.
Leaders are anointed.

What have we learned about God's nature toward His people while reading Exodus?

God is patient and long suffering.
God leads by loving example.
God has emotions.
God has high expectations for his people.
God will never call you to do something that you cannot do.
God desires intimacy with his people.
God speaks to us.
God can/will change his mind for us.
God honors his promises and we need to remind him of his promises to us.
God is faithful.

How are we like the children of Israel? What lessons can we learn from them?

We don't take heed right away.
We often don't internalize God's instructions so that they guide our decisions.
We need deliverance.
Many of us don't know our own identity.
Many of us are living beneath our privilege.
Many of us have a slave mentality.
Many of us believe the labels that are put on us and consequently live out those labels.
Many of our prolong our process/"How long will you make your process?"

What did we learn about the Holy Spirit in Exodus?

The Holy Spirit guides leaders around the other leaders with special anointing to meet needs.
The Holy Spirit gives us gifts that may not be common.
The gifts that the Holy Spirit gives us may be the first time that we have seen that gift seen. Your anointing may be the FIRST.

We also discussed wisdom as it is discussed in the first five chapter of Proverbs, but we'll have to hold off on that discussion for a future blog. We have plenty to meditate on already! Looking forward to reading your posts and revelations! Don't miss Connect next week. We will continue with our plan of reading the Bible in the year. See the website for our reading plan and jump on the bandwagon. It's not too late to start!

Victory Life Christian Ministries Offers Many Ways To Get Involved

2011-02-07T20:53:00.000-05:00

Are you ready to get involved now that you've had your Overcomer's meeting with Pastor Razel and Lady Camille?

Victory Life Christian Ministries has many ways areas of the ministry that might be of interest to you:

Kid's Konnection Leader (ages 6 months - 8 years)

email: christianed@victorybr.com

Ministry Attending (greeting, assistance during service)

email: inreach@victorybr.com

Clean Team (church cleaning on Sundays and Thursdays)

email: inreach@victorybr.com

Music & Fine Arts (music, audio visual, performance)

email: victorylife@victorybr.com

Victory 4U (FSU student organization)

email: v4u@victorybr.com

Victory Life Ferris State University Student Carpool

2011-02-03T17:51:00.000-05:00

Carpool for FSU Students

To sign up for a ride to church on Sundays or special events visit www.victorybr.com or email fsucarpool@victorybr.com or call 231.796.VLIF (8543) and leave a message with the following information:

1. Name
2. Phone number
3. Pick up location (West Campus Community Center or Rankin Circle Drive)
4. Date the ride is needed

Please adhere to the following carpool guidelines:

Rides must be requested at least 24 hours before the service.
Drivers pick up from West Campus Community Center and the Rankin Center Circle Drive.
A church representative will call you to make arrangements the evening before the service.
Drivers do not make additional stops.
Please be timely and considerate!

Thoughts on Resilient (S-T-R-E-T-C-H)

2011-01-24T17:00:00.001-05:00

This Sunday we looked at the story of Jesus using the 2 fish and 5 loaves to feed 5000 (John 6:1-13 The Message). Isn't it interesting how little becomes much when you place it in the Master's hands? First we see Jesus go through a process to stretch Philip's faith - after stretching faith, He stretches the little boy's lunch - after stretching the lunch, He stretched the people and put them to work gathering the leftovers.

We are resilient! We are fireproof! We are stretchy!

God is up to something among us - He's stretching our faith, stretching our resources, and stretching us! I received the first report today - just a day after the message, an overcomer contacted me and let me know that he had experienced the stretch in resources. He had an old bill that was $646 and was able to settle for $400. This individual made a conscious faith shift and mindset shift in his finances.

God stretched His faith - stretched His resources - and, is stretching him. I encourage you all to stretch your faith and watch God stretch your resources and yourself!

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

2011-01-09T17:46:00.010-05:00

Here are images shot from our extra-special Sunday (Jan. 9) afternoon service at Victory Life C hristian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Sunday was home to yet another powerful service that kicked off Affirm 2011 and featured Prophetess Doriane Parker from Kingdom Life Ministries in Grand Rapids. Sunday's service was nothing short of amazing. And, best of all, it was just the start of Affirm 2011.

If you were not there you missed something special.

With that, check out these images from Sunday service at V-Life:

Prophetess Doriane Parker was amazing at Victory Life Christian Ministries on Sunday afternoon (Jan. 9) in Big Rapids to kick off Affirm 2011.

Pastor Razel speaks to the congregation during Sunday's service at Victory Life Christian Ministries.

It was impossible not to feel God's presence in His house at Victory Life on Sunday afternoon.

Minister Mike Sears was on hand at Victory Life.

The vocals were amazing and had the Victory Life house rocking on Sunday.

The Overcomers were feeling his presence at Victory Life.

Affirm 2011

2011-01-03T21:35:00.005-05:00

Affirm 2011 (January 9, 10, 11)

Join us as we celebrate two years as Victory Life, two years of pastoral ministry for Pastor and Lady Jones and as we enter year 3 and celebrate this season of Affirmation!

We are excited to have a dynamic lineup of speakers for all three days - Prophetess Doriane Parker from Kingdom Life Ministries in Grand Rapids, Pastor Eric Tolbert of Lighthouse Battle Creek and Pastor Jermone Glenn of Revolution Christian Ministries in Grand Rapids.

The celebration will be a great time in the presence of the Lord! You don't want to miss any of Affirm 2011! Hosted by Pastor Razel and Lady Camille Jones!

Read The Bible In A Year (2011)

2011-01-02T19:52:00.007-05:00

Victory Life Christian Ministries has a challenge that will prove to be a journey that is both powerful and rewarding.

As discussed in Connect, and again by Pastor Razel during our Jan. 2 service in Big Rapids, the challenge has been issued to read the Bible during the year 2011.

Victory Life has offered several reading guides, including: bible gateway, bible study tools, or navpress (as handed out in Connect).

Strengthen your connection with His word.

Pastor Razel And Lady Camille To Participate In Winter Fest 2010 At Grace For The Nations (Dec. 31) In Grand Rapids

2010-12-31T14:30:00.003-05:00

Victory Life Christian Ministries is making a road trip to Grand Rapids to participate in Winter Fest 2010 at Grace For The Nations Church.

Grace For The Nations is located at 3333 Kraft SE.

Pastor Razel and Lady Camille and others, representing V-Life, will be in the house to bring a little Overcomer love and fellowship.

At 10 p.m., Pastor Razel will speak.

The Master Christmas List

2010-12-21T21:42:00.008-05:00

The Master Christmas List

I'm just thinking about how we go crazy buying one another gifts for Jesus' birthday and I'm wondering - what are you giving Jesus for His birthday? This year, take advantage of the opportunity to give Him a present?

What's on His list you ask? Here are the top 10 items on His Christmas list:

Your heart
Your talents
Your time
Your effort
Your service
Your praise
Your worship
Your faith
Your obedience
He wants you!

But, understand - we can never beat Him giving. Even on His birthday, He is a better giver than we are. I challenge you today to remember, Jesus is the reason for the season. What are you going to give Him for His birthday this year?

Pictures from the Christmas Party

2010-12-17T14:25:00.015-05:00

We decorated Christmas cookies, played carnival games, painted decorations, got our faces painted, ate some snacks, redeemed tickets for prizes and played family games! Some just enjoyed watching :-)

As you view the pictures of the Christmas celebration held for the children, take time to thank our wonderful volunteers. Many gave their time during a week of final exams! They were a wonderful group to work with and made the time enjoyable for all. At times I didn't know who had more fun, the children on the adults. Thank God for fellowship and generosity at VLife!

Highlights from Connect Christmas Party

2010-12-16T08:35:00.003-05:00

We had a great time at the Connect Christmas Party last night. It's nice to get together and just have pure fun. My highlights of the night were playing Min. Darius' game and getting mega tickets (I ended up with around 215 tickets and a lot of fun prizes). In addition, it would have to be the cakewalk - it came down to Langston and I. After destroying the children we prevailed as the last two standing and had a tough fight to the finish - I was the last person sitting - which (in this homemade, manipulative version of the game out of the mind of Sis. Theresa) actually made me the loser. But, that's okay - he who endures to the end shall be saved. All of the first eliminated received a prize and a cupcake, but I kept my dignity. lol

Tell me - what was the highlight of the Christmas party for you?

Testify

2010-12-09T16:40:00.002-05:00

Revelation 12:10-11 (NIV) ¹⁰ Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ. For the accuser of our brothers, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down. ¹¹ They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony;

Connect was a great experience last night. We learned about the purpose of testimonies and then we shared testimonies. As Overcomers, we understand that one of our tools to overcoming is the word of our testimony. As I listened to the various testimonies, I was overwhelmed with how God has brought so many through so much and strategically aligned us and called us together to be a body of believers by the name of Victory Life Christian Ministries!

People have been released from bondages of prison, of abuse, of fear, of loneliness, of sin, of sickness, of mindsets and have risen up to progress and be who God has called them to be. In that session last night, I gained further insight and understanding as to why God didn't allow me to call the people at Victory Life members - we're more than that - we are Overcomers!

Now, I challenge you - share your testimony - but, even more than that - be a testimony. Prove the truth of God; declare His goodness; be evidence of His existence; be the glory of God - be an Overcomer! In short - TESTIFY!

Service 100

2010-12-02T21:19:00.003-05:00

This Sunday will be our 100th Sunday service. It's amazing to me how quickly time flies. It has been a great ride! God has blessed me to pastor a phenomenal group of individuals who have grown 2gether into a wonderful family of brothers and sisters. Now, we are quickly approaching the end of the 2nd year and I am excited about what is ahead. We're preparing for our two year anniversary celebration which will be entitled Affirm 2011.

I'm excited about 2011 - it's a year when God will Affirm the ministry and the Overcomers. To Affirm is to further confirm His plan - to further establish us - to strengthen us - to release new facts to us - to show the world that we're the truth - to say yes to - to show agreement - to verify - to answer positively - to support - to encourage! Whew - I'm getting excited just thinking about this. I don't know if you all are ready for what God is about to do...

But, here we are still in 2010 - in the season of Growth. The Growth is not over yet - He's still growing us, maturing us, taking us higher, making us stronger. We've got one last month - ready, set, let's grow!

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

2010-11-28T20:06:00.010-05:00

Here are images I shot that I wanted to share from our special Sunday (Nov. 28) service at Victory Life C hristian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Sunday was home to yet another powerful service led by Pastor Razel Jones at Victory Life over the weekend as the message was "Promote Me" for Overcomers.

Review Psalm 75: 1-10 for your Bible scripture.

With that now said, check out the latest images of V-Life:

We had a powerful word from Pastor Razel Jones during today's service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Lady C had a vacation day, but Sister Tracey and Sister Brittney were on point with awesome vocals during Sunday's service at Victory Life.

Sister Tracey led us as she stepped in for Lady C and was phenomenal to get service started at V-Life on Sunday afternoon.

Pastor Razel takes the stage during service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in north/central Michigan in Big Rapids.

Here is another moment of praise and worship at Victory Life on Sunday (Nov. 28).

Minister Darius leads us during offering time at Victory Life as Bro. Cedric and Bro. Solomon stand by.

Service at Victory Life Christian Ministries is a great time for family and friends to join together and to worship God.

Glory to Glory!

2010-11-22T16:04:00.006-05:00

Yesterday's service was a special time for me. The glory of the Lord came in the room in an amazing way. I didn't want to leave it! So, I took it with me.

It was amazing what was happening - I believe it started with a dynamic time of praise and worship - we gave Him glory! The message was about thankfulness and gratitude. When we think - we thank! Then, we brought the message alive together as we joined together to give a thanks offering to God for the great things He has done. We continued to give Him glory to the point that He gave us HIS glory! Then, we continued the process by releasing even more glory back to Him - and, what was the response - thicker, deeper, heavier glory released from Him upon us and into us.

Now, as the week continues, it is our job to allow the glory (light, beauty, splendor) that He deposited into us to manifest in our daily lives. Let His light shine through us so that people are drawn to Him! Maybe, this is how He takes us from Glory to Glory!

So, my prayer continues as the Sunday song stated, "Let your glory fall on us - Rain, Rain, Rain, Rain!" Now, let's Rise and Go!

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

2010-11-21T20:41:00.009-05:00

Here are images I shot that I wanted to share from our special Sunday (Nov. 21) service at Victory Life C hristian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Sunday was home to yet another powerful service led by Pastor Razel Jones at Victory Life over the weekend as the message was "Rise and Go" for Overcomers.

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Sister Jessica spends a moment with God during service on Sunday (Nov. 21) at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids.

Lady C and Sister Vanessa give us the vocals with Brother Brian in the background on the drums at V-Life in Big Rapids.

Sister Vanessa is back on the stage to lead us through our offering scripture at Victory Life.

His message, Sunday, was "Rise and Go" as we explored Luke 17: 11-19.

Minister Darius gets into praise during service on Sunday at Victory Life.

Pastor Razel enjoys a powerful moment with God during our Sunday service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in north/central Michigan.

Photos taken by Sandy Gholston

Everything is Spiritual

2010-11-18T20:54:00.004-05:00

We had such a great time in Connect last night as we went deeper into the series entitled "Everything is Spiritual." We began our study by observing simple objects in the room such as, keys, pens and pencils, and even cell phones and shared insight on how those items were spiritual or a representation of something spiritual. Let's take the cell phone. A cell phone allows you to hear someone that you cannot see! How about the keys. Keys give you access or authority over places that you otherwise may not be allowed. With a pencil, I could draw a picture which gives others a visual of my thoughts! Let's play a game. Name an item around you and tell me how it can be spiritual.

Seeing your growth

2010-11-16T17:00:00.001-05:00

As a pastor, I must say that the past two weeks have been amazing to me, as we have witnessed some firsts in our midst. It has been amazing to see the abilities of Overcomers manifest in our midst. Last Sunday, Bro. Cedric surprised many of you as he demonstrated his talent with spoken word as Sis. Tracey showcased her vocal abilities... This Sunday, Minister Darius demonstrated his ability to deliver the Word of God with accuracy and power, full of charisma and thought-provoking insights. God has strategically planted gifts in our midst for His glory. I have seen several of you demonstrate abilities in many areas including, finance/bookkeeping, music, working with children, event planning, food preparation, hospitality and greeting, teaching, running sound, handling technology, putting things together, praying, believing, and so much more. It is amazing to sit back and watch your growth as individuals and our growth as a church. This year has certainly been an exciting season of growth in our personal lives and as a group. I'm excited about how we have grown together as a church family. My questions for you today are these: 1. What skills do you have that we're sleeping on? 2. What are you waiting for to use them?

It was all for my good!

2010-11-15T14:28:00.002-05:00

Wow, what a dynamic, relevant Word from God ministered by Min. Darius Ganzie yesterday at Victory Life! It was all for my good. I got so many things from the message. I liked the statement "what I gained was better than what I lost!" I can testify to that. Name something you gained that was better than something you lost.

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

2010-11-14T18:15:00.012-05:00

Here are images I shot that I wanted to share from our special Sunday (Nov. 14) service at Victory Life C hristian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Sunday was a great service with visitors in from Detroit to support Minister Darius Ganzie, a great word delivered by Minister Darius, a great word from Pastor Razel Jones and others.

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God's presence was felt throughout Victory Life Christian Ministries on Sunday (Nov. 13) in Big Rapids, Michigan.

God speaks through Pastor Razel during Sunday service at Victory Life.

A powerful moment at Victory Life Christian Ministries as Pastor Razel had His house moving on Sunday (Nov. 13).

Pastor Razel got quite the workout as God spoke through him.

Minister Darius was powerful in his delivery of God's word at Victory Life Christian Ministries on Sunday afternoon in Big Rapids.

We had the Victory at Victory Life on Sunday in Big Rapids as the His house was packed with Overcomers and other supporters of Minister Darius.

It was a dynamic time as Victory Life Christian Ministries opened the house to guests who helped create an amazing atmosphere of worship in Big Rapids.

Photos taken by Sandy Gholston

In the beginning...

2010-11-11T17:39:00.004-05:00

What a wonderful time we shared at Connect this week learning about the creation, and most importantly, the Creator! Where do I begin? How about in the beginning, starting with the creation. God begins to speak words (Jesus/the Word) and things that were not there before suddenly appear! He continues this for six days, and every time He made something, He turned around and complemented Himself, saying that what He'd made was good. Then He really outdid Himself when He made man, male and female. I could just imagine God like "watch this, watch this" BAM!!! The Spirit and Jesus were probably like "Aww they look just like us!" Then God, looking at what he had just created gives Himself props again like "Whoa, this is very good" (JRV-Jessica Robinson Version). There was so much we learned, this is just a little bit. Tell me, what part was your favorite, and why?

Images From Victory 4U Campus Ministries Revival

2010-11-07T23:04:00.012-05:00

Here are images I shot that I wanted to share from our special Victory 4U Campus Ministries Revival on Saturday (Nov. 6). The Ferris State University campus extension of Victory Life Christian Ministries, Victory 4U put on a great series of events called "The Exodus."

The program included performances by special guests "Presence," of Victory Life C hristian Ministries in Big Rapids, and "Sons of Praise Mime," of Detroit.

Check out these images from an event that was the product of hard work from talented young people at V-Life who are outstanding vessels of the word of God.the latest images of V-Life:

Moving closer to God, through performances by Sons of Praise Mime, helped highlight the Revival.

The crowd was into it at the Rankin Student Center Dome Room.

One more image of Presence bringing the house to its feet in the Rankin Student Center Dome Room.

Powerful performances by Sons of Praise Mime highlighted a great Saturday night event put on by Victory 4U at Ferris.

We heard a powerful word of God on campus at Ferris.

Being held back is something we all work to overcome.

Presence was in the house for this Victory 4U event at Ferris.

The event was put on inside the Rankin Student Center at Ferris State University.

An opening prayer for Revival as presented by Victory 4U.

Photos taken by Sandy Gholston

November in Connect

2010-11-04T22:32:00.004-04:00

We had a great beginning to our November Connect sessions.

Some Overcomers chose to watch the DVD entitled, "Everything is Spiritual". Join their discussion of the content over the upcoming weeks of November.

Other Overcomers chose to learn to knit. In this class we are on a mission. We want to complete our scarf projects to give to those in need during the holidays.

Young Overcomers learned that we learn from the Bible.

It's not to late to join us. We have something for everyone!

Anything is Possible

2010-11-02T11:15:00.004-04:00

To believe that anything is possible, one must first reject the idea of limitations. This past Sunday we observed a story of a man who asked Jesus to help his unbelief! The man was beginning to realize that the very thing he always wanted was never a possibility to him because he did not believe. He now wanted God to help him to believe that the impossible was possible. God is telling us to transform our way of thinking from the carnal realm, governed by fear, doubt, and limitations to the spiritual realm which is governed by faith and belief. If we do this we will begin to demonstrate or act out His good, acceptable, and perfect will. So when we partner with Christ, a whole new world of opportunities becomes available to us! This is why Jesus said "with man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." (Matt. 19:26) Belief activates possibilities! What do you believe God will make possible for you? As for me, Everything!

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

2010-10-31T21:10:00.001-04:00

Here are images I shot that I wanted to share from our special Sunday (Oct. 31) service, one which concluded an amazing month, Anew 2010, with special guest Brother Steve Robertson who used his musical talents to express his love for God, at Victory Life C hristian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Pastor Razel Jones concluded Anew 2010 with an awesome word to wrap up Anew 2010.

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Pastor Razel is shown here in the midst of a moment moving closer to God.

Brother Cedric is shown here at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan on Sunday, Oct. 31.

Overcomers have powerful experiences during our Sunday services at Victory Life thanks to special guest Brother Steve Robertson.

Victory Life concluded Anew 2010 with a great service on Sunday, Oct. 31, in Big Rapids.

With Brother Steve Robertson, we had a second-to-none experience during our 1 p.m. Sunday service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Concluding and Starting Anew 2010

2010-10-30T12:12:00.003-04:00

As we approach the last day of October, I am happy and sad. It will conclude our month-long celebration - Anew 2010. We have had a tremendous time this month. Lady C, Presence and the V-Life band have been at another level; it has been an honor to have Bro. Robert Pace playing lead guitar with us this month. We have been blessed by many amazing guests: Michael Essex & Vision, Nate Glasper and ILive2Praize, Pastor Robert Smith, Jr., Pastor Drew Beresford, and Pastor Tarence Lauchie. There's one more Sunday in the month and we will be joined by Steve Robertson as our special musical guest tomorrow and I will conclude the series. While I'm a little sad that the month is almost over, I'm extremely excited about the word and the experiences that we have experienced this month. It feels like a sort of commencement, which feels like the end, but is really the beginning. The month has been a time of preparation for what's next - for the season we have entered. Now it is our challenge to walk into the season with boldness and to continue to allow God to make all things new - now, we have entered the new opportunities, the new vision, the new favor, the new level, the new dimension. It is not a conclusion - this is just the beginning! Welcome to the New! After this experience, we will never be the same!

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

2010-10-24T21:30:00.015-04:00

Here are some images I shot that I wanted to share from our extra-special Sunday (Oct. 24) service, one which included a guest in Pastor Tarence Lauchie of Grace For The Nations Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at Victory Life C hristian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

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Lady Camille gave us powerful vocals during Sunday service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Pastor Razel feels Him moving through His house at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

A powerful word swept through Victory Life on Sunday afternoon at V-Life.

Here is an image of deep worship at Victory Life on Sunday (Oct. 24).

Lady C, Sister Jessica and Sister Vanessa were feeling his presence as expressed through their vocals.

Pastor Tarence Lauchie has a moment with God during service at Victory Life Christian Ministries on Sunday in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Brother Nate Glasper brings us closer to God through his keyboard skills and vocals on Sunday at Victory Life.

A powerful moment was shared at Victory Life as the pastors and leading ladies came together.

We had the Victory at Victory Life Christian Ministries on Saturday (Oct. 24) in Big Rapids.

Photos taken by Sandy Gholston

When God Confirms...

2010-10-17T22:36:00.003-04:00

I enjoyed service today - every aspect of it - praise and worship was amazing - something got into Lady C, Presence and the band today - you all are big time... But, my favorite part of service was when Pastor Drew said the same thing that Pastor Robert preached last week. Pastor Robert preached of the 3 Hebrew Boys - a sermon entitled, "The Fire is Your Friend." Pastor Drew made the same points using the same 3 Hebrew Boys as he declared, "the fire is working for you instead of against you."

When God confirms His word that clearly, it is evident that there is a message He is trying to get across to us. This one is that the situation we're in may feel like we're in fire and it may be uncomfortable and seem like too much to bear, but the reality is, God has a plan for you in the situation you're in. It's important, as I preached several weeks ago, for you to stay in the process - and allow God to work out what He's trying to work out. He's making us better, wiser, stronger.

I want to encourage you today to hold on to this word - to endure the process and to let God mold you and make you into the individual He would have you to be. Let the fire work; let the process work; let God work!

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

2010-10-17T19:47:00.010-04:00

Here are some images I shot that I wanted to share from our extra-special Sunday (Oct. 17) service, one which included a guest in Pastor Drew Beresford of Greater Works Church in Grand Rapids, at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan .

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Lady C provides some vocals during service on Sunday afternoon at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Pastor Drew Beresford (right) gets in touch with the spirit along with Pastor Razel Jones (center) during service on Sunday at Victory Life Christian Ministries.

Here is another image of Pastor Drew, Pastor Razel and others getting in touch with God during V-Life service on Sunday.

Here is an image of Bro. Jake feeling His presence at Victory Life during church service on Sunday afternoon in Big Rapids.

Here is a wide-angle image of church service at V-Life on Sunday.

Here is another image of deep worship during church service at Victory Life.

Here is Pastor Drew making a point during the regular 1 p.m. church service in Big Rapids at Victory Life Christian Ministries.

Photos taken by Sandy Gholston

More Images From Anew 2010 Saturday Night At Victory Life Christian Ministries

2010-10-11T18:11:00.013-04:00

By popular demand, here are a few more images I shot from Saturday night (Oct. 9) service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

It's Anew 2010 at V-Life and if you don't know you better ask somebody.

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Nate Glasper, leading us in worship at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan as Anew 2010 continues.

Saturday (Oct. 9) featured awesome worship by Nate Glasper and I Live 2 Praize Ministries.

Pastor Tarence Lauchie and Pastor Robert Smith, Jr share a moment of fellowship at Anew 2010.

It was a dynamic night of worship at Victory Life Christian Ministries.

More images of deep worship as Overcomers and others come toward the front of the Victory Life Christian Ministries church to meet with visiting Pastor Robert Smith Jr., of Georgia, who was awesome.

Photos taken by Sandy Gholston

Images From Anew 2010 Saturday Night At Victory Life Christian Ministries

2010-10-10T20:59:00.012-04:00

Here are a few images I shot from Saturday night (Oct. 9) service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

It's Anew 2010 at V-Life.

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Pastor Robert Smith Jr. came to Big Rapids, Michigan from Columbus, Georgia to help bring Overcomers to a stronger relationship with God. There's no one Like Pastor Smith.

Powerful moments of worship rocked His house during this Saturday (Oct. 9) night service at Victory Life Christian Ministries.

A night of excellence in worship was designed to change lives as all who came to V-Life were challenged to leave closer to God than they were when they arrived.

There was no shortage of praise on Saturday at V-Life. Michael Essex & Vision came with excellent and energetic praise!

Here is an image of Overcomers and others in attendance at Victory Life Christian Ministries on Saturday Oct. 9 in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Pastor Robert Smith Jr., of Columbus, Ga., gives the good word to those in attendance on Saturday night at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Victory Life Christian Ministries Pastor Razel Jones leads those in attendance at V-Life on Saturday (Oct. 9) in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Photos taken by Sandy Gholston

Youth Connect

2010-10-07T22:38:00.008-04:00

We had such fun in Youth Connect this week. We started off with a hilarious game of "Ha!" You'll have to join us to find out how to play and enjoy this game with us. We then cut up bananas and tried to put them back together with tape, staples, glue, etc. It didn't work! We discussed how we need to think about the consequences of our actions/decisions before we act because we can't fix our mistakes once they are made. But never despair, we learned that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23 NIV). We also learned that the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 6:23 NIV). Thank God for the hope that He gives us. These scriptures are our basis for our lessons in October. We'll earn more prizes by memorizing and reciting these this month. We ended our session playing Bible Blink and Uno and enjoyed pizza and pop delivered by Pizza Hut! Come join us on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Life Suite!

Credit, Debt, and Loans

2010-10-07T21:22:00.003-04:00

Yesterday, we had Connect with Bro. Bobby Fisher from Lake Osceola State Bank. The title of the talk was Borrowing From the Ultimate Lender. We are blessed to have him with us every Wednesday in the month of October talking about Credit, Debt and Loans in Part 2 of The Path to Financial Freedom. We have been looking at these financial matters from a natural and a spiritual perspective - it has been an eye opening, thought provoking experience and we're only through week one!
Prov 22:7 (New International Version) ⁷ The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.

My key take-away from yesterday was that God has lent us everything we have, so we are all automatically indebted to Him - we are automatically set up in a position to be His servants. The joy comes when we learn to willingly serve Him as He graciously blesses and provides for us. Everyday, He continues to loan us breath, life, talents, time, and every good and perfect gift - He has given us life, so we are forever indebted to give Him life back!

Deuteronomy 28:12 (King James Version)¹²The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.

When we come to accept the terms and realize that all we have comes from Him, He in turn transforms us into His image and converts us to lenders and no longer borrowers! We remain indebted, but thank God - those of us who have accepted Him are in the process of paying Him back and we walk in the image of our creator as lenders. He blesses who He trusts!

You can join us every Wednesday at Connect at 7pm at Victory Life - 430 N. Third - Big Rapids.

Here we go!

2010-10-04T20:04:00.003-04:00

ANEW '10 is underway! We had a great start to the month's activities this past Sunday. God showed up and showed out in V-Life. Please understand, this is just the beginning. I do not have the words to prepare you for the experience we are about to have this weekend as we are joined by Michael Essex & Vision, Nate Glasper & ILive2Praize and the dynamic Pastor Robert Smith, Jr. from Columbus, Georgia... and, that's just Saturday. Sunday is 10/10/10! Get ready for your harvest, your victory, your fresh start. 10, the number where numeration begins ANEW on another level, in another dimension will be in full affect. We will be joined by Cat Landrum, Robert Pace and again will receive a revelatory Word from Pastor Smith, Jr. On this day we will also celebrate our 2010 capital campaign and be a part of Extreme Praise, Intimate Worship, and a Life-Changing Word! If you are going to make it to any service we have this year, this needs to be the one. Welcome to the New - ANEW '10!

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

2010-10-03T22:57:00.008-04:00

Here are some images I shot that I wanted to share from our Sunday (Oct. 3) service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

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A special moment is seen here through Pastor Razel at Victory Life.

Lady C bringing the sweet sounds to Victory Life Christian Ministries on Sunday in Big Rapids.

A moment of worship at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Everywhere I look Your love is all around ... especially at Victory Life.

Here is a wide-angled view of Overcomers and others at Victory Life Christian Ministries on Sunday (Oct. 3).

Photos taken by Sandy Gholston

Enter the 10

2010-10-01T14:14:00.007-04:00

Today is the first day of the 10th month of 2010. 10 has such significance biblically and spiritually. Our focus this month is on how 10 is the number where numeration begins ANEW on another level and in another dimension. We are expecting as a church, as families, and as individuals to begin ANEW on another level and in another dimension during this dynamic month of ministry. I challenge you today to enter your season - start anew - go to the next level - enter the next dimension - enter the 10!

ANEW '10

Rise Up, Look Up, Get Up, Go Up, Stay Up

2010-09-27T21:02:00.005-04:00

This past Sunday, we concluded this powerful series which began on Resurrection Sunday. Since April, we have dissected each command in the title: Rise up, Look up, Get up, Go up, Stay up. 2010 has been and will continue to be a year of Growth for Victory Life - for the Overcomers - and for the people of God, in general. Growth involves forward motion; Growth involves development, maturity, progress; Growth involves going from faith to faith, from glory to glory, from level to level, from dimension to dimension. In short, it involves going up. Up is the direction focused and headed toward Jesus, our savior and our example.

Now, we continue our journey up - closer and closer to our goal of being like and with Jesus. His power causes us to Rise up - then, it becomes our responsibility to put our focus on Him by Looking Up; as we Look up - it will help us to Get up; after we get up, we can begin to Go up... and, ultimately, we want to get to a place of stability and consistency where we can remain or Stay Up! We are now moving into the month of October - still in a season of Growth - we move into the 10th month of 2010. We move into a season of harvest - we enter into the 10. 10, the number where numeration begins ANEW on another level, in another dimension - we enter into the "up". Now, join us as we begin ANEW on another level - in another dimension - higher! Let's go in the up.

Connect - The Similarities Between Jesus & Moses

2010-09-23T10:06:00.004-04:00

We had great discussion at Connect last night learning about the similarities that Moses and Jesus shared.
Both, sharing the intellectual ability of wisdom....people were drawn to both Jesus and Moses, they followed them and listened to their teachings. They both shared the attributes of humbleness and faithfulness as well. There are many more similarities that we discussed and many that we have not even covered. At Connect we always seem to spend at least 10 minutes on one question. The sessions are always rich with questions and various revelations that are gained from the scripture.

One of the highlights of last night's session was when one of the Overcomers asked why it is so easy for her to see all of the silly mistakes that the Israelites made when the Lord so obviously was guiding them, but that she can't always see things like that for her own life. Elder Hendrick Jones gave a wise response to this question, stating that even though the Israelites were brought out of Egypt, removed from the slavery and bondage....Egypt was still on the inside of them. That's also how we, as individuals act...It's not only about removing yourself from the situation but it's about your mindset after you have been removed.

In October, we move on to loans and credit scores with Bobby Fisher. What's your credit score with God? SELAH!

Anew '10

2010-09-21T17:30:00.000-04:00

The month of October begins our season of Harvest. It is the 10th month of the 10th year (2010). The number 10 has great spiritual significance. The number 10 is the number where numeration begins ANEW on another level - in a new dimension. As a church we are looking forward to 10/10 so that we can begin ANEW on another level - in a new dimension. Join us for the month of October as we celebrate this harvest with speakers and musical guests from across the country!

I'm excited about what God is going to do for us throughout the 10th month of 2010. You don't want to miss it - if it's at all possible for you, you will want to block off every Sunday in October to worship with us at V-Life as we will be experiencing Extreme Praise, Intimate Worship and Life-Changing Word! Also join us for 10/9/10 as Pastor Robert Smith, Jr. from Columbus, GA delivers the word and we hear from special guest artists: Michael Essex & Vision and Nate Glasper & I Live2Praize Ministries.

Another highlight of the month will be 10/10/10 at 1pm. We will celebrate as Pastor Smith, Jr. again delivers a dynamic Word and we will also celebrate the success of the 2010 Capital Campaign. Joining us will be special musical guest, Catlindt Landrum.

Visit Anew '10 for more information. Ready, Set, Let's Grow!

Remain

2010-09-20T22:01:00.004-04:00

What a service on Sunday! Lady C and Presence led us into the manifest presence of the Lord and God gave us a life-changing Word! The text came from John 15: 1-10, 16 (New International Version) and was entitled "You Have the Right to Remain!"

In our lives, we often feel like we're on a roller coaster - up and down and up and down. This message informed us that we don't have to stay on the roller coaster because God is trying to lead us to a place of stability and consistency and peace in Him where we go up and STAY up!

In the text Jesus teaches that His father is the gardener, He is the vine and we are the branches. He gives instructions that if we are to go up and stay up, we must remain in Him - in the vine - in the Word! We learned that God has the task of pruning us to rid us of things (and even people) that (who) hinder our growth. Jesus wraps the lesson up declaring in verse 16:^"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last." He desires to bless us with sustained favor - our responsibility is to Remain in Him!

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

2010-09-19T20:32:00.009-04:00

Here are some images I shot that I wanted to share from our Sunday (Sept. 19) service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

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Sunday church service at Victory Life Christian Ministries is an important time for people of all ages and backgrounds to come and strengthen their relationship with God.

Victory Life Christian Ministries hosts a regular church service at 1 p.m. on Sunday and hosts Connect (Bible study) Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.

Pastor Razel leads us during yet another moment of deep worship at Victory Life.

People of all ages join in during Sunday church service at Victory Life Christian Ministries. There are plenty of opportunities for kids to enjoy church services at V-Life.

Pastor Razel leads us in song during a moment of worship at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan. Church service begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoons.

Here is a wide-angle shot of a nearly packed house at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids this past Sunday.

Can't Come Down - Cannot Quit!

2010-09-13T17:30:00.001-04:00

This weekend was a busy weekend. We had Presence/Band rehearsal on Saturday for several hours, took care of a lot of items at, and for, the church, had a great service on Sunday afternoon where we determined that we "Can't Stop, Can't Pause, Can't Wait, Can't Slip - I Can't Come Down - I Cannot Quit!"

Then, several of us traveled to Grand Rapids to Greater Works Ministries to celebrate 2 years of ministry for this wonderful church under the leadership of Pastor Drew and Lady Chantal. There, Presence and the Band ministered in song and I had the opportunity to share the Word of God with those in attendance.

It was a busy weekend - a purposeful weekend. I'm quite thankful to Presence, the Band and those who traveled along with us to support, to serve and to partake in what God was doing. It feels good to be supported - it feels even better to know that so many of the Overcomers at V-Life are using your talents, your abilities, and even your positive attitudes to serve God.

You all were like many energizer bunnies this weekend - kept going and going and going and going... You became the word with your energy - with your efforts - with your determination. I saw you display the word - "Can't Stop, Can't Pause, Can't Wait, Can't Slip - I Can't Come Down - I Cannot Quit!" Continue to be doers of the word - stay focused on the work God has called you to - never come down - never quit!

Pastor Razel

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

2010-09-12T21:24:00.009-04:00

Here are some images I shot that I wanted to share from our Sunday (Sept. 12) service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids.

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Pastor Razel gives us the His word during service on Sunday, Sept. 12 at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Lady Camille leads us in song at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids.

A moment of deep worship taking place at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Minister Darius speaks to Overcomers during service on Sunday at Victory Life.

Brother Langston, Brother Jake and Brother Brian bring the sounds to Victory Life.

Pastor Razel speaks to his Overcomers during service on Sunday, Sept. 12 at Victory Life.

Underground work

2010-09-08T14:03:00.004-04:00

Minister Mike Sears blessed us with a dynamic Word from the Lord this past Sunday. I'm still meditating on it. He talked about how God keeps us in the process to work on developing our roots - he talked about the underground work that many do and feel like it is unnoticed and maybe even unappreciated. In thinking about that, I just wanted to stop and take a moment to say that I appreciate the underground work done by you, the precious Overcomers of Victory Life!

Thank you for taking out the trash; thank you for every appointment scheduled on my behalf; thank you for coming out on Wednesdays and Sundays; thank you for working with the children in Kids Konnection; thank you for preparing for our youth; thank you for planting flowers; thank you for greeting people coming to worship; thank you for counting the offering; thank you for making the deposits; thank you for learning the songs; thank you for putting the images on the screen; thank you for making sure the microphones are right; thank you for setting up the video cameras; thank you for burning the cds; thank you for doing the opening prayer; thank you for praying for your pastor and leading lady; thank you for carrying bags; thank you for receiving the feedback; thank you for appreciating; thank you for everything you do - it may seem small to you, but it is huge in the grand scheme of things.

When you're faithful over small things, God can trust you and make you the steward of big things. Keep on building the roots; keep on doing the work; keep on being a blessing - your day is coming! It's taking so long to build the roots because the end-product is just that big!

Love you V-Life,

Pastor Razel

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

2010-09-05T21:57:00.006-04:00

Here are some images I shot that I wanted to share from our Sunday (Sept. 5) service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids.

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Lady C brings the the V-Life to its feet with the sounds of worship.

Victory Life is open to people of all ages who want to worship and strengthen their relationship with God.

At Victory Life, Pastor Razel and others surrender to the Lord by raising their hands during service on Sunday.

Pastor Razel fires up Overcomers and others during service at Victory Life Christian Ministries on Sunday in Big Rapids.

More images of deep worship taking place at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids.

Minister Mike Sears delivers stirring words to the congregation during service on Sunday afternoon at Victory Life Christian Ministries.

Connect: Book Club Choices and Survey

2010-09-01T21:25:00.000-04:00

One of the Connect offerings is a book club. This club is scheduled periodically through the year. It is open to male and female adult overcomers 17+ years. Christian fiction and/or nonfiction titles are discussed over a series of weeks in a small group session.

It is time to think of titles for discussion. Please take time to comment on the choices if you are interested in participating in the book club tentatively scheduled for November 2010.

One choice is The Five Love Languages, Singles Edition by Gary Chapman. This book allows us to discover more about our need for love and our need to give love. In the singles edition, it talks about how singles can do this in dating, parenting, work, family and friendship relationships.

A second choice is The Blessing by Dr. Gary Smalley and John Trent, Ph.D. The authors help us to understand our need for unconditional love. The book focuses on five key elements of blessing and offers suggestions for moving on from the heartbreak that we may experience because we did not receive those blessings. It also stresses the importance of us learning to be blessings with helpful suggestions.

A fiction choice includes Farther Than I Meant To Go and Longer Than I Meant to Stay by Tiffany L. Warren. Its the story of a woman who made decisions based on peer-societal pressures and fear rather than on the principles of God.

The second fiction choice is titled She Who Finds a Husband by E.N. Joy. Reviews indicate that this book is about a singles group started in a church by "Mother Doreen". The only problem is that only women attend the group and it turns into a monthly male bashing group. Through the ups and downs of their relationships they learn how to stop lying to themselves and to "let go and let God".

For more information on all of the above books, check out excerpts and reviews of them at christianbook.com. In addition to comments on these titles, feel free to offer other titles and authors that you would like for us to consider. Provide a brief summary of the book, if possible. Also, please indicate if you would attend the book club during the month of November or suggest a different time.

Announcements
*September 22 Connect on Campus. Stay tuned for more details
*September 29 Connect is cancelled for Quarterly Staff Training @ 7:00 p.m.

I'm looking forward to hearing feedback from all of our overcomers! Blessings!

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

2010-08-29T21:30:00.008-04:00

Here are some images I shot that I wanted to share from our Sunday (Aug. 29) service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids.

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Pastor Razel fires up his Overcomers during service on Sunday at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids.

Here is a photo where we see the full spectrum of the sounds as we have a chance to see the instruments being played by Brother Jake, Brother Langston and Brother Brian (it's kind of hard to see him, but he is back there on the drums).

Lady C, Sister Tracey, Sister Vedra and Sister Vanessa lead us in song during Sunday service in Big Rapids at Victory Life Christian Ministries.

The sweet sounds of Lady C leading us at the start of Sunday's 1 p.m. service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids.

Here is a sample of deep worship being experienced at Victory Life Christian Ministries during our Aug. 29 Sunday service in Big Rapids.

CONNECT

2010-08-27T16:21:00.002-04:00

Connect was awesome as usual. I am extremely grateful for Abraham's obedience! To love God so much that he was willing to do one of the hardest things a parent could be asked to do and sacrifice his child. Thank God for the ram in the bush at the last minute, but because of Abraham's obedience, God made a covenant with him that He would bless his lineage and that Abraham would be the father of many nations.

We are a part of that lineage. Imagine what kind of state we would be in today if Abraham had not obeyed the Lord. Do we love the Lord enough to do what Abraham did? Do we have enough faith in our situations to do the hard things that the Lord has asked of us while also having faith that everything is going to be alright in the end? Do we have that Abraham kind of faith and obedience?

Looking forward to Connect next week!

Connect Revelations

2010-08-25T20:30:00.010-04:00

Connect August 25, 2010

KID'S KONNECTION was taught by Brother Mike. The theme for the activities was "Love God by Trusting His Care". The elementary/preschool memory verse was found in Matthew 22:37 where "Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. The Bible study focused on David and the concept of shepherding. The children learned that we need to trust God as our shepherd, just as David did. They enjoyed puppet play, a craft and snack!

YOUTH CONNECT was facilitated by Brother Jake. Their discussion centered on the grace that is extended to us. One example presented involved the dinner that the pharisees had in which they invited "a-list members". Jesus explained that the crippled, poor, etc. should be invited instead. (Luke 14) The grace that should be extended to these is similar to the grace that God extends to us "non-a-list members". What a timely discussion to help our youth guide their interactions in light of peer pressure that they may encounter when returning to school.

After a time of warm worship, Pastor Razel led the ADULT CONNECT session, which focused on the "Portrait of Jesus Christ". The time together started out with attempts to describe "why Jesus is such a big deal". We discovered Jesus as the Messiah and the Christ: the anointed one; the expected deliverer. We began to explore Jesus in both the old and new testaments of the Bible. The discussions got extremely animated at times; what a great time!

Thank God for the wonderful teachers who volunteer their time and resources to this wonderful ministry. Don't miss your blessings; join us at Connect!

Connect Announcements

Connect is cancelled for September 29, 2010 for quarterly staff training.

Staff training will be held at Victory Life Christian Ministries on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. We will learn about personalities, ours and our students, which will help us to facilitate discussion and activities in our Connect classes.

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

2010-08-24T18:58:00.008-04:00

Here are some images I shot that I wanted to share from our Sunday service at Victory Life Christian Ministries in Big Rapids.

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Overcomers take time to express their love and appreciation for God during a moment at V-Life during Sunday service.

Here is another image of V-Life Overcomers showing their love for God.

The great sounds we hear at Victory Life Christian Ministries are all part of the atmosphere that helps us strengthen our relationship with God.

Pastor Razel leads us during service on Sunday at V-Life in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Check the blog throughout the week for more photos, video, thoughts, announcements and more related to Victory Life Christian Ministries.

Go Out And Learn More About Victory Life Through Facebook

2010-08-24T18:11:00.004-04:00

Just a reminder that you should remember to check out the official Victory Life Christian Ministries Facebook page.

Yes, we're definitely on Facebook, too.

If you're into social networking you're probably on Facebook and if you're not on social networking then you should definitely check it out right here. Who knows, you might get hooked on a little social networking and find out more about V-Life at the same time.

Check us out on Facebook, here. Also, check the bottom of this blog site for more ways to interact on the Web with V-Life.

Come Join Us For Worship At Victory Life Christian Ministries

2010-08-21T21:18:00.003-04:00

We're looking forward to a great day at Victory Life Christian Ministries this coming Sunday at 1 p.m.

We hope that you will join us at V-Life as we all strive to strengthen our relationship with God by learning more about his words.

You're invited to come worship with us beginning at 1 p.m. as we enjoy the words of Pastor Razel Jones at V-Life.

Here is our location:

Victory Life Christian Ministries - 430 N Third - PO Box 1022 - Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Connect Revelations

2010-08-19T12:15:00.002-04:00

Isaiah 43:25 (New International Version)

²⁵ "I, even I, am he who blots out
your transgressions, for my own sake,
and remembers your sins no more.

Blot: to stain, to cover, to remove...

Indeed He has blotted our transgressions away - and, what did He use to stain and to cover our sins... His blood. Now, when He sees us, instead of seeing our sins and transgressions, He sees the blood of Jesus. This verse, which we studied in Connect the last two weeks is full of truth and sets the Lord up as our perfect example of a forgiver.

Last night it was so interesting as we got to the subject of God forgiving and forgetting to see the rejection of this concept to our own personal lives. For us, it is more manageable to forgive than to forget. God though, being our example of forgiveness, determined that He would forgive His people and for His own sake remember their sins no more. When we forgive, do we forget? Can we truly forgive without forgetting? He said He would remember our sins no more. That word, 'remember' is an interesting word.

Remember:
recall knowledge from memory - keep in mind for attention or consideration - recapture the past; indulge in memories; call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of something

When we constantly recall negative memories from people who have wronged us - when we keep their actions in mind for future attention or consideration - when we recapture the past and indulge in negative memories from our past - when we call past hurts, pains, defeats, let-downs and keep these memories alive in our heads and hearts, we have not forgiven in the way the Lord has demonstrated forgiveness. The thing to remember is that forgiveness does more for the forgiver than for the forgiven. There's a famous statement that says that "resentment (unforgiveness) is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die." Another famous quote says, "Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the only one who gets burned." In this scripture we find this sentiment echoed by our Lord... "I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more." He has forgiven us for His sake.

In the words that many of us pray every night... in the middle of the prayer lies this secret as we are instructed to pray - forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. The two concepts are connected - the only way to receive forgiveness is to give forgiveness. Lord, please give us a heart that forgives!

Pastor Razel Jones

Victory Life Christian Ministries

Introductions

2010-08-18T20:11:00.017-04:00

Greetings,

This is a blog from the Christian Education Ministry of the Victory Life Christian Ministries. Our goal is to inform you of current and upcoming programming and provide you with inspiration through the written word.

Connect is our midweek service. During this time, Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 p.m., a variety of sessions are offered. We rotate through a variety of sessions, which may include topical Bible studies, book discussion groups, recreational activities which promote Christian fellowship, activities to promote physical, financial, emotional and spiritual well-being. The activities target interests of overcomers of all ages: six months to eight years in Kid's Konnection, eight years and up for Youth Connect and adults of all ages.

For the week of August 18, three classes were offered during Connect:

Pastor Razel taught on the topic of "Failure and Redemption". The adults in the class received and shared revelations regarding the cleansing, pardon and rewards of God.
Brother Jake taught the youth about the "Parable of the Lost Son". They then unscrambled limericks reflecting the memory verse about rebellion.
Sister Tracey presented stories and activities around the theme of "Love God by Making Good Choices" during Kid's Konnection. Their story was based on 1 Kings 3: 1-15 when King Solomon had a dream and God told him that he could ask for whatever he wanted. King Solomon asked for wisdom. They then determined if people made good or bad choices.

Come out for the August 25 Connect classes and learn more. We have classes for all ages!

We're looking forward to part two of our financial freedom series with Bro. Bobby. It will cover credit and loans and will begin in October.

Feel free to suggest future topics that you would like to discuss in Connect or titles of books for our book discussion groups during our Connect times.

Welcome To The New Victory Life Christian Ministries Blog

2010-08-15T21:28:00.002-04:00

Victory Life Christian Ministries offers extreme praise, intimate worship and a life-changing Word for its Overcomers and other people of faith.

We encourage you to learn more about Victory Life by visiting our Web site. Still, as much as we appreciate Internet visits, we truly would love to meet you in person in Big Rapids. With that in mind, Victory Life would like to extend a personal invitation to join us for Sunday service at 1 p.m. During the week, we would love to see you on Wednesday evening for an engaging Connect session where we learn about the Bible on a deeper level. Connect begins begin at 7 p.m. and is an excellent opportunity for all of us to explore and sharpen our fundamentals of the faith.

We encourage you to learn more about the ministry, our Pastor & Leading Lady and discover how we can help show you the way to victory.

Take the the first step, while you're here, and visit Victory Life Christian Ministries online.

Victory Life Christian Ministries Blog

Connect is back!

Initiated

3 years of Victory Life!

Better Done Than Said

Initiate 2012

Redeemed

Just saying thank you!

Consecration 2011 updates.

Restored & Consecrated

Church on the Move - Spread Light!

The Journey: The Harvest Is Beginning

The Journey Reflections

The Journey Continues

The Journey

Romans 7 at Connect

Caleb? Where are you?

Summertime

Singles: Recent FB Posts by Prophetess Kelly Crews

Flow!

Favor!

Connected! Strengths, Purpose, Destiny...

Strategies for Purity

Single's Strategy

Purity

Connect - In His Image, In His Strength

Beauty For Ashes: A Night Of Healing Featuring Bishop Alfred Knight Jr.

Hats Off To Victory 4U For Pulling Off A Great Conference

Victorious Revolution Reflections

Want to know what we talked about during Mission Marriage?

Exodus

Victory Life Christian Ministries Offers Many Ways To Get Involved

Victory Life Ferris State University Student Carpool

Thoughts on Resilient (S-T-R-E-T-C-H)

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

Affirm 2011

Read The Bible In A Year (2011)

Pastor Razel And Lady Camille To Participate In Winter Fest 2010 At Grace For The Nations (Dec. 31) In Grand Rapids

The Master Christmas List

Pictures from the Christmas Party

Highlights from Connect Christmas Party

Testify

Service 100

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

Glory to Glory!

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

Everything is Spiritual

Seeing your growth

It was all for my good!

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

In the beginning...

Images From Victory 4U Campus Ministries Revival

November in Connect

Anything is Possible

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

Concluding and Starting Anew 2010

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

When God Confirms...

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

More Images From Anew 2010 Saturday Night At Victory Life Christian Ministries

Images From Anew 2010 Saturday Night At Victory Life Christian Ministries

Youth Connect

Credit, Debt, and Loans

Deuteronomy 28:12 (King James Version)12The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.

Here we go!

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

Enter the 10

Rise Up, Look Up, Get Up, Go Up, Stay Up

Connect - The Similarities Between Jesus & Moses

Anew '10

Remain

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

Can't Come Down - Cannot Quit!

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

Underground work

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

Connect: Book Club Choices and Survey

Images From A Sunday At Victory Life Christian Ministries

CONNECT

Connect Revelations

Deuteronomy 28:12 (King James Version)¹²The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.