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In October of 1992 God
spoke very clearly to Pastor Jeff Schrimsher to organize a
church in Loudon, TN. The Lord was very specific in the
plans He had for this new work. It was around 9:00 A.M. on a
Friday when Pastor Jeff, then only an evangelist, heard God
speak the words, "It is time to build your ministry on the
rock. You have been building on other men's foundations and
now is the time to build on the rock!"
The Lord then led Pastor
Jeff to a store building on Grove Street in Loudon that was
for sale. Jeff believed the building to be too small and not
suitable for a church. That same night he wrestled in his
sleep all night long until the next morning when he was
awakened by the voice of the Lord which said again, "go back
and look again." When Jeff returned to the store front
building there was "for rent" sign on the front under the
for sale sign that was not there the day before.
Jeff called the number and
when the owner arrived and opened the door, there were pews
and a pulpit inside. Pastor Jeff knew then exactly what he
had to do.
After paying the first
month's rent, God spoke to him to begin services on November
8th which he would later find out was on a Sunday. God also
spoke that this would not be another church on the corner,
or church as usual, but would be a church that would reach
out to those who were outcasts. The Lord took Jeff to Luke
14 where the Lord's call was to the "lame, blind, the halt,
and those no one else deemed worth anything."
New Life Family Worship
Center was birthed on November 8, 1992, where the first
service began with 35 in attendance, most in tears, and all
with a humble heart. Many years later the ministry is
reaching out to 14 nations through mission and reaching
thousands by television.
New Life is also reaching
out to hundreds through its weekly food distribution
program.
The church has a vision to
continue to reach to all - the rich, the poor, the sick and
well, the lost and the saved.
We do these things until
that notable day of our Lord Jesus Christ, when He returns
for His bride! |
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