Connecting Point Magazine (Jan 2015)

Pastors Terry & Debra HowellLEAD PASTORS

God Bless you on your journey . . .

What are Connecting Points?

We are asked, “What is our purpose?” The truth is “To make disciples of all men” We are told in Matthew 28:19 to “Go then to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples.” The premise is there is no discipleship without relationship. Our challenge is in relationship: to God and to one another which results in discipleship.

Connecting is the derivative of con which means together, necto which means to bind, anding which is a suffix that expresses continuation. So our purpose, in other words, is to bind together continuously for the purpose of “making disciples of all men.” This means that each of you are released into the community to disciple and to be discipled quite naturally as you connect with God, with people,with the church and with the community.

Two of the exciting elements of Connecting Points are familiarity and passion. The Lord has given each of us gifts and talents. As a result, we each have a passion for something different. But, in that difference we find familiarity. Look around your church, community, and your neighborhoods for those who share your passions. Come experience the joy of ministering to each other and reaching out to those who have not been introduced to Him.

Now, take a walk through this magazine and discover the possibilities to enlarge your territories. Become a minister to all peoples. Also, I challenge you to create a Connecting Point where you too will minister in the next year. Remember, “Go then to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples.” Matthew 28:19

MARSHALL DODD

NELSON LAGARES

KRISTY GAVERN

RICK MARTINEZ

MAGGIE KORNBLUM

ZUSANETTE RIVERA

CARE PASTOR

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YOUTH PASTOR

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

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Connecting to God 101 (Option 1) Connecting to God 101 (Option 2)

Kidz Inc.Leader:PastorErakAges:6-11Ph:407-518-7217ext.109Dates:AllWeekendServicesKidzIncEmail:echristofis@lwflive.comCost:weeklyofferingAhighenergyministrystuffedwithrockinworship,wildteachingandnuttygameswithprizes.TheBiblelessonsarerelevanttotheissuesthatkidsfacetodayandaresuretoholdtheattentionofolderkidswhileengagingyoungerones.

Girls Ministry

The Living Word Bible Study Monday Night Prayer

Noon Time Prayer Royal Rangers

CONNECTING TO GOD

Leader:JennyNievesGrades:PreK-12Ph:407-284-2504Location:LivingWaterDates:Wednesdays-7pmEmail:mpact@lwflive.comCost:$35(Uniform)Mpactministersthroughbiblestudy,scripturememo-rization,devotionals,outdooractivities,andChristianrolemodels.Girlsarestrengthenedphysically,socially,spiritually,andmentally.

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Leader:HectorRodriguezAges:GradesK-12Ph:516-761-1946Location:LivingWaterDates:Wednesdays-7pmEmail:hectorallyssa@cfl.rr.comCost:$35(Uniform)MinisterstoboysthroughBiblestudy,memorization,de-votionals,outdooractivities,andChristianrolemodels.Boysarestrengthenedphysically,socially,spirituallyandmentally.

Leader:LindaValentineAges:16+Ph.321-402-7487Location:LivingWaterDates:Watchforsign-upsEmail:jeeheeleeboo@yahoo.comCost:FreeThisclasswillhelpyougrowinChristianmaturitywithassurance,worship,devotions,stewardship,churchordinanceandpowerforliving.

Leader:LindaValentineAges:16+Ph.321-402-7487Location:LivingWaterDates:Sunday-7pmEmail:jeeheeleeboo@yahoo.comCost:FreeThisclasswillhelpyougrowinChristianmaturitywithassurance,worship,devotions,stewardship,churchordinanceandpowerforliving.

Leader:VivienneEbanksAges:18+Ph:407-847-8296Location:510KilimanjaroDr,Dates:Tuesdays-10amEmail:vebanks@hotmail.comCost:FreeWearegoingtostudyfromthebook“PrayerWarrior”ofStormieOmartian.Youwillgrowtobecertainofyourauthorityinprayer,becomeskilledwithyourspiritualweapons,seewhatishappeningfromGod’sperspective,andmore.

FROM 9:00AM TO 5:00PM

FEBRUARY 21CONNECTING POINT DISCIPLESHIP WORKSHOP COVERING CLASSES 101-201-301-401

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Men’s Ministry (Men In Christ)

Leader:EdwinRosarioAges:AllPh:407-346-0427Location:LivingWaterDates:Fridays-7:30pmEmail:erosario15@cfl.rr.comCost:FreeThiseveninggroupisaversebyversestudyofthebookofRevelation.

Pastor Marshall’s Bible Study

THE POINT

Leader:PastorErakAges:0-5Ph:407-518-7217Location:LivingWaterDates:AllServicesEmail:echristofis@lwflive.com

Aministrywithengagingactivitiestointroducepre-schoolchildrentoGod.GivingchildrenafirstimpressionoftheirheavenlyFather,andexpressingHisloveforeachoneofthem.

The Point - Small Group 1

Study Of The Book Of Revelation

Jr. Kidz Inc.

CONNECTING TO GOD

Leader:TonyQuinonesAges:AllPh:321-230-8340Location:LivingWaterDates:Tuesdays-7pmEmail:Tonycan75@yahoo.comCost:FreeMenInChristhelpmentodevelopspiritualmaturitythroughrelevantgroupdiscussions.

Leader:PastorRickAges:18-30Ph:407-518-7217ext.105Location:LivingWaterDates:1stThursdayofthemonth-7pmEmail:rmartinez@lwflive.comCost:FreeAdynamicministrythatfocusesonreachingstudentsincollegeandyoungadults.Joinusforfood,fellowship,Biblestudy,prayerandmore.

Leader:Izzy&ZusanetteRiveraAges:18-30Ph:407-949-1486Location:2671EaglecliffDrive,34746Dates:2ndTuesday-7pmEmail:zrivera@lwflive.comCost:FreeAreyoulookingforaplacetoberealaboutyourfaithjourney?Areyouwantingtospendtimewheretrust,laughter,andscripturecoexist?Findagroupclosetoyou!(James1:22)

Leader:PastorMarshallAges:18+Ph:407-922-0715Location:2666PatricianCircleDates:1stand3rdTuesday-1:30pmEmail:mdodd@lwflive.comCost:FreeThisafternoongroupisanin-depthBiblestudyforallages.Everyoneiswelcome.

How to Connect with God In PrayerLeader:KimaniSmithAges:AllPh:407-962-7436Location:630CornerstoneDrDates:4thThursday-7pmEmail:kimani.s.smith@gmail.comCost:FreeWewilldiscusswhywepray,howweprayandwhatGoddesiresinourprayerlife.

Stay FREELeader:RobQuintanaAges:18+Ph:716-341-8317Location:4255FortCourageCirDates:2ndTuesday-7pmEmail:rquintana423@gmail.comCost:FreeFellowshipwithmen,meditateontheWord,encourageanduplifteachother,sharelifethroughchristianhiphop.

CONNECTING TO EACH OTHERConnecting To Each Other 201 (Option 1) Connecting To Each Other 201 (Option 2)Leader:LindaValentineAges:16+Ph:321-402-7487Location:LivingWaterDates:Watchforsign-upsEmail:jeeheeleeboo@yahoo.comCost:FreeThisclasswillfocusonconnectingpeopletoeachotherthroughconnectgroups.

Leader:LindaValentineAges:16+Ph:321-402-7487Location:LivingWaterDates:Sunday-11amEmail:jeeheeleeboo@yahoo.comCost:FreeThisclasswillfocusonconnectingpeopletoeachotherthroughconnectgroups.

Leader:ElsieAgostoAges:AllPh:321-443-1691Location:PleaseCallDates:LastSaturday-6pmEmail:ElsieLizzAgosto@aol.comCost:FreeThisisaninspiringgroupofsinglemothersthatmeetonamonthlybasistoencourageandsupporteachother.

Single/Divorced MothersLeader:LeeHemmingerAges:50+Ph:207-266-3076Location:LivingWaterDates:FirstFriday-10amEmail:thowell@lwflive.comCost:DependingonActivityJUSTOLDERYOUTHarehavingfunandfellowshiponthefirstFridayofeachmonth.Additionalactivitiesarescheduled.

Fellowship Of J.O.Y.

Leader:MargaretButtsAges:AllPh:863-427-2712Location:711PortfinoDrDates:Saturday-7pmEmail:Cost:FreeWeeklyprayerforanyonewithseriousillness,speciallyforthosethatdoctorsoffernohope.Wewillstandwithprayingscriptures.

Soaking Prayer

CONNECTING TO EACH OTHER

Book of Life

Jewish Customs & Traditions

Leader:Nelson&FrancesTorresAges:25+Ph:407-883-8509Location:644RegencyWayDates:2nd&4thFridayEmail:ntneal40@yahoo.comCost:FreeThisgroupmeetstoenjoyaverse-by-versestudyoftheBible.

Leader:RayRiveraAges:18+Ph:407-301-8510Location:2714EagleCliffDrDates:Saturday10amEmail:rayriv777@hotmail.comCost:FreeLearnthevalueofJewishcustomsandtraditionsalongwiththebenefitsofunderstandingJewishhistory,theJewishfeasts,andtheHebrewlanguageandhowtheypertaintoourmoderntimes.

Leader:JohnRichardsonAges:21+Ph:(407)501-1159Location:TBDinmeetingsDates:SaturdayMorningEmail:Familyr5856@yahoo.comCost:VariesConnectingtoGodandEachOtherthroughgolf.ThisclubwillmeetonSaturdays(orasthegroupagrees)andwillfellowshipatadetermineddrivingrangetohavefunwithgolfandeachother.

Leader:Angel&CarmenDiazAges:18+Ph:407-518-7217ext121Location:HospitalsDates:AsneededEmail:copastor@lwflive.comCost:FreeSicknessandinjurycanoftenleaveindividualsfeelinghopelessandalone.OurVisitationTeamoffersprayerandencouragementtoindividualsorfamilymembersatlocalhospitalsandnursinghomes.

Leader:PastorMarshallAges:AllDayPh:SeedescriptionLocation:AsneededDates:AsneededEmail:mdodd@lwflive.comCost:FreeIfanemergencyarisesbetween8am-4pm,pleasecon-tact407-518-7217ext.121.Between5pm-7am,pleasecontact407-922-0715

Pastoral Care / Emergency Contact

CouponingLeader:NancyRichardsonAges:18+Ph:407-501-0996Location:924GloucesterCtDates:1stSaturday-5pmEmail:nanbianca@yahoo.comCost:FreeCometomyclassandlearnstrategiesaboutsavingmon-eywhengrocerieshopping.CallforRSVP

Breast Cancer SupportLeader:DorisRoblesAges:AllPh:407-201-3184Location:818HazelGroveDates:1stSaturday-2pmEmail:dlrobles0930@hotmail.comCost:FreeThepurposeofthisgroupistobringbreastcancerawareness,providesupport,hospitalvisitation,householdhelp,etc.

The Iron Club Hospital Visitation

Connecting To Ministry 301 (Option 1) Connecting To Ministry 301 (Option 2)

Medical TeamLeader:JoseRodriguezAges:18+Ph:407-908-0002Location:LivingWaterDates:PleaseCallEmail:josem4137@hotmail.comCost:FreeJoinwithexperiencedmedicalpersonneltoassistwithemergenciesduringourpublicworshipservicesandevents.

Worship Choir

Media Spirit & Truth Dance Ministry

Water Baptism

Leader:ConnieSeabornAges:AllPh:407-518-7217Location:LivingWaterDates:4thSunday-AllServicesEmail:cseaborn@lwflive.comCost:FreeCallingallwhohaveaservant’sheart!Joinateamofpeoplewhopreparebaptismalrobes,makephonecalls,andschedulebaptisms.

Altar Team

CONNECTING TO MINISTRY

Leader:NelsonLagaresAges:16+Ph:407-518-7217ext.106Location:LivingWaterDates:PleasecallEmail:nlagares@lwflive.comCost:FreeThissupportteamhelpsmakeourservicespossiblebyprovidingaqualitymediaexperienceforallwhoenterourdoorsandthosewhowatchonline.Weofferallthetrainingnecessary.

Leader:LindaValentineAges:16+Ph:321-402-7487Location:LivingWaterDates:Watchforsign-upsEmail:jeeheeleeboo@yahoo.comCost:FreeThisclasswillenableyoutoconveyeffectivelytheGoodNewstootherpeople.Comeandlearnhowtoutilizeyourtime,talents,andtreasureforHisKingdom.

Leader:LindaValentineAges:16+Ph:321-402-7487Location:LivingWaterDates:Sunday-11amEmail:jeeheeleeboo@yahoo.comCost:FreeThisclasswillenableyoutoconveyeffectivelytheGoodNewstootherpeople.Comeandlearnhowtoutilizeyourtime,talents,andtreasureforHisKingdom.

Leader:IvonneGonzalezAges:16+Ph:321-287-3463Location:LivingWaterDates:Tuesdays7pm-mainsanctuaryEmail:IvonneG263@gmail.comCost:FreeSpirit&Truthisthenameofourworshipdanceteam.Weassistinleadingthecongregationintoworshipweeklythroughdanceandbanners.

Leader:GladysMoseleyAges:AdultsPh:407-933-2267Location:LivingWaterDates:3rdThursday-7pmEmail:copastor@lwflive.comCost:FreeThisministrygreetsnewbelieverseachweekduringouraltarcalls.Weprovidethemwithinformationalmaterials,encouragement,andsuggestionsforspiritualdevelop-ment.

Leader:Ages:18+Ph:407-518-7217Location:LivingWaterDates:RehersalonTuesdays7pmEmail:musicpastor@lwflive.comCost:FreeTheworshipchoirhelpsleadourcongregationintoworshipeachandeveryweekend.IfGodhasgivenyouaheartofworshipandagiftofsinging,wehaveaplaceforyou.

Youth Discipleship CU (Crossover Uth) SecurityLeader:TammyKingAges:21+Ph:407-516-1954Location:LivingWaterDates:Friday–6pmEmail:kingt2r@aol.comCost:FreeOursecurityteamforCUhelpskeepourcampussafeeachweekduringyouthservice.

Super Greeter Ministry

Prison Ministry Welcome Center

Worship Band Photography Ministry

CONNECTING TO MINISTRY

Homeless Ministry

Leader:DonMyersAges:16+Ph:443-553-7157Location:VariousDates:VariousEmail:dlmyers314@hotmail.comCost:FreeThePhotographyministrycapturesourchurch’smostcherishedmoments.Wetakephotosofspecialeventsandtakefamilyphotosforthedirectory.Ifyou’regoodwithacamera,thisistheplaceforyou.

Leader:AdalisaRodriguezAges18+Ph:407-518-7217ext109Location:PoincianaandKissimmeeDates:1stSaturdayofeverymonthEmail:cp@lwflive.comCost:FreeThisministryministerstothelessfortunateofPoincianaandKissimmeebyprovidinghotmeals.Thisanawe-someministrywhereLWFcanreachtheneedsofthoseinneedbysharingmorethanjusttheGospelofJesusChrist!

Leader:PastorRickAges:13-19Ph:407-518-7217ext.105Location:Portable4113Dates:Wednesdays-7pmEmail:youthpastor@lwflive.comCost:FreeTeensgathertostudytheWordofGodthroughreadinganddiscussingspiritualbooks.

Leader:ConnieSeabornAges:17+Ph:407-873-3444Location:LivingWaterDates:Sundays-AllServicesEmail:cseaborn@lwflive.comCost:FreeGreetfirst-timevisitorsandescortthemfromtheparkingareaintothechurch.Wewillgiveabrieftourandassistourgueststhroughthecheck-inprocess,inlocatingclassesfortheirchildren(ifany),andultimatelytothesanctuary.

Leader:Ages:18+Ph:407-518-7217ext.104Location:LivingWaterDates:Wednesdays-8.30pmEmail:musicpastor@lwflive.comCost:FreeTheworshipbandhelpsleadourcongregationintoworshipeachandeveryweekend.IfGodhasgivenyouaheartofworshipandagiftofplayinganinstrument,wehaveaplaceforyou.(AUDITIONSREQUIRED)

Leader:PastorDebbieAges:18+Ph:407-518-7127ext.121Location:LivingWaterDates:30minutespriortoweekendservices.Email:copastor@lwflive.comCost:FreeThehospitalityteamexiststowelcomeandserveourguestsandmembersatthewecomecenterinallser-vices.Theyalsoanswergeneralquestionsandprovideinformationaboutourchurch.

Leader:MartaRodriguezAges:18+Ph:407-279-9550Location:825JarnacDrDates:1stSaturday-1pm-3pmEmail:afterthepardon@aol.comCost:FreeAreyouinterestedingoingintotheStatePrisoninOrlandoandbringthespiritualfreedomthatJesusofferstothoseinneedof?ContactMartaformoreinformation.Anapplicationforclearancewillbeprovided.

Transportation Team Security

Car Parking Attendants Ushers

Spanish Translation

Leader:JoseRodriguezAges:18+Ph:407-908-0002Location:LivingWaterDates:PleasecallEmail:josem4137@hotmail.comCost:freeOursecurityteamhelpskeepourcampussafeeachweekduringourservicesandspecialevents.Ifyouhaveanyexperienceinthisfieldorsimplywanttohelp,weofferthenecessarytraining.

V.I.P.

CONNECTING TO MINISTRY

Leader:MichaelSmithAges:16+Ph:407-346-1940Location:LivingWaterDates:1stSaturday-8:30amEmail:Smittyde61@netzero.netCost:FreeThisteamhelpsmakeourservicespossiblebyservinginmultiplecapacitiesbefore,during,andaftereachofourservices.

Leader:Ages:20+Ph:407-518-7217ext.104Location:LivingWaterDates:SundaysAllServicesEmail:Cost:FreeSpanishtranslationisateamofvolunteerswhotrans-latethemessages.Volunteersarenotrequiredtobeprofessionaltranslatorshowever,theymustbefluentinSpanish.

Leader:ElizabethCelestineAges:16+Ph.407-518-7217Location:SlimeRoom6Date:EverySundayServiceEmail:kgavern@lwflive.comCost:FreeVisitorinformationparty.Comeandbeapartofour10minutepartycrew.Doyouhavejust10minutes?ThenJoinusinwelcomingnewfamiliestoourchurch

Leader:RayRodriguezAges:16+Ph:407-518-7217ext.105Location:LivingWaterDates:AllSundayServicesEmail:youthpastor@lwflive.comCost:FreeWehelpwithtrafficflow,safetyandprovidethefirstopportunitytogreetourvisitorsandregularattendeesbeforeandafterservice

Leader:ElaineRamirezAges:AdultPh:407-301-9735Location:LivingWaterDates:Sundaysleaves9:00am2ndServiceonlyEmail:erdistinctive@yahoo.comCost:FreeThisministryisresponsiblefortransportingguestswhodonothaveawaytogettochurch.

GreetersLeader:MichaelSmithAges:18+Ph:407-346-1940Location:LivingWaterDates:SundaysAllServicesEmail:smittyde61@netzero.netCost:FreeGreeterswarmlywelcomeourguestsaswellasregularattendeestoallofourworshipservices.

Follow Up TeamLeader:MaggieKornblumAges:18+Ph:407-518-7217ext.107Location:LivingWaterDates:VariesEmail:mkornblum@lwflive.comCost:FreeOurteamcallsour1st-timevisitorsandpeoplewhohavenotattendedfor30daysormore.

Connecting To The Church 401 (Option 1) Connecting To The Church 401 (Option 2)

Shine A Light (SAL) MissionsLeader:PastorErakAges:16+Ph:407-518-7217ext.109Location:LivingWaterDates:3rdSundayEmail:missions@lwflive.comCost:FreeWewantyoutojoinusonexcitingmissiontrips,wel-comingguestmissionarieseachmonth,blessingmis-sionaryfamilies,eventplanning,newsletters,andmuchmore.Matthew5:13-14.”

Living Water RidersLeader:DonMyersAges:18+Ph:443-553-7157Location:LivingWaterDates:VariousEmail:dlmyers314@hotmail.comCost:FreeIfyourideamotorcycle,thenyouarepartofAmerica’sfastestgrowinghobby.ComejoinusonourmonthlyridesandChristianfellowship.

Shepherd’s Heart Evangelism

Community Breadbasket

Leader:PastorErakAges:16+Ph:407-518-7217ext.109Location:VariousDates:VariousEmail:cp@lwflive.comCost:FreeWeleavethe99andgofortheone.ComewithusaswereachouttoourcommunitytoshowtheloveofChristinpracticalyetunexpectedways.Luke15:1-7

Men’s SoftballLeader:CommunityBreadbasketAges:18+Ph:407-595-7935Location:1535ImmokleeSt.IntercessionCityDates:Weekdays-7:30amEmail:thecfcbbinc@aol.comCost:DonationsarewelcomeComeandhelpourfoodbankministertothehungry,homeless,poorandneedyofourcommunity.

CONNECTING TO THE WORLD

Leader:RobQuintanaAges:18+Ph:716-341-8317Location:LivingWaterDates:PleasecallEmail:morales725@gmail.comCost:VariesComejointheLWFsoftballteamaswecompeteandfellowshipinalocalleague.

Leader:LindaValentineAges:16+Ph:321-402-7487Location:LivingWaterDates:WatchforSign-upsEmail:jeeheeleeboo@yahoo.comCost:FreeWouldyouliketofindoutmoreaboutLivingWaterFel-lowship?Thisclassisanintroductiontoourchurchfam-ily.Sincewehavemembersfrommanydifferentchurchbackgrounds,thisclasswasdesignedtoclearlyexplainwhatourchurchisallabout.

Leader:LindaValentineAges:16+Ph:321-402-7487Location:LivingWaterDates:WatchforSign-upsEmail:jeeheeleeboo@yahoo.comCost:FreeWouldyouliketofindoutmoreaboutLivingWaterFel-lowship?Thisclassisanintroductiontoourchurchfam-ily.Sincewehavemembersfrommanydifferentchurchbackgrounds,thisclasswasdesignedtoclearlyexplainwhatourchurchisallabout.

Fish for Jesus

Leader:JohnRichardsonAges:AllPh:407-501-1159Location:TBDDates:2ndSaturday-4amEmail:familyr5856@yahoo.comCost:FreeComejoinusonourmonthlyfishingtripsforfunandfellowship.

CONNECTING TO THE WORLDSharing The Joy of Christ’s Love

Leader:DonandCarolKellyAges:50+Ph:863-496-0467Location:GoodSamaritanVillageDates:3rdFriday-10:30amEmail:Dkelly1021@gmail.comCost:FreeWebringencouragement,smiles,prayers,andhopetotheresidents.Wesingwiththem,bringthemamessageofinspiration,andtalkwiththemoneonone.Afterward,theteamgoestolunch.

Leader:LindaCintronAges:18+Ph:646-633-9656Location:LivingWaterDates:1stTuesday-6:30pmEmail:lincin49@yahoo.comCost:FreeAministrytosupportfamiliesinneedofspiritualandcommunityresources.Guidancewillbeofferedtofami-liesincrisisbyconnectingthemtoavailableoptionsinourchurchandcommunity.

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