Comments on: Extension Gatherings Update

By: Jordanna

Jordanna — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:59:53 +0000

Brother Stovall, it has been an honor to share your teaching with the community at The Terrace of Fleming Island. When I first attended EG training last summer, I wasn’t sure how or where I would host one. But God did and I’m grateful that he is using me to spread His love and His truth to His people. Many blessings! You Rock Bro.

By: Cindy Pittman

Cindy Pittman — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:52:34 +0000

Pastor Stovall. We miss you so much at the 6pm OP Service. Your wife, Kerri, was just awesome and I was so excited to get to hear her live. My best friend has been saved recently and she came with me to enjoy the first Friday night women’s conference in OP.
God speed on you getting well. Thank you for always firing me up to serve the Lord. You have inspired me to have the Holy Spirit in my heart and I thank you and pray that God will continue to inspire you to save souls.

By: Elizabeth and David Mills

Elizabeth and David Mills — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:56:31 +0000

Thanks Pastor Stovall for allowing us to take the sermons God has laid on your heart that you share with us in Jax to Pensacola so that we may share it with others out there. We already have 4 people waiting for us to move next week to join us in starting our extension services. We pray that your messages and the worship service will reach others for Christ.

By: Judith Craig

Judith Craig — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:47:36 +0000

OK so four weeks have past since our EG started in Craigavon, Ireland and its been the most amazing four weeks..Ive never felt this excited about anything before and it fills me with excitment for the future..I just want to say a big thank you to Pastor Stovall for your UNBELIEVABLE and INSPIRING teachings, I know they have taught myself and many others soo much in the past month and that our hearts are filled with desire to learn soo much more..you are amazing and so is GOD..also thanks for your continued suport and prayers from everyone at Celebration Church its nice to part of your family.

By: Jason and Lindsey Faircloth

Jason and Lindsey Faircloth — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:43:29 +0000

Absolutely in agreement with all the comments so far! From the first time we went to a Celebration Service (South Campus shout out), I could envision the families and people of the community I grew up in experiencing God in real way through Celebration’s God first, real love presentation of the Gospel of Jesus. We had no idea that four short years later, we would be provided with the perfect vehicle in which to take it straight to their backyard, the Extension Service. We went from church in a box to church on a disc! Thank you Stovall and the Celebration leadership for this innovative way for us to stay planted in the house in which God put us and to be able to spread that soil in as many places as we can think of!

By: Eric Hepfer

Eric Hepfer — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:55:45 +0000

Pastor, I’m so excited that Celebration Church is leading the way in taking the Gospel outside of our walls and to the ends of the Earth. I had the honor of hosting an EG on my submarine, the USS WYOMING. It was AWESOME! I saw people get fired up about their relationship with Jesus, and it blessed me to be a part of it. I believe that the EG concept will grow and one day will be a part of every Navy ship that sails out of Jacksonville and Camden County! Thank you for your vision and leadership in this area!

By: Dax and Kelli Welsheimer

Dax and Kelli Welsheimer — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:00:12 +0000

First, we give all the glory to God! Second, we give Pastor Stovall and Kerri praise for fostering an environment that is based on the premise of God’s kingdom, others, and then self. As we have the privelege to start an extension gathering in Columbus, OH, we are overwhelmed by the love and support we are receiving from the pastors,support staff, and members at Celebration Church. We are greatful for the work God has done in us through this church, and are excited to see the work he will do in our community through our extension gathering. May all our extension gatherings go forth in faith and love!!!

By: Jerry Arney

Jerry Arney — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:07:56 +0000

It is so great to know the fire is burning HOT with the EG services! I knew down in my spirit that it would from the first time I found out what you had on your heart Pastor Stovall! Going with Pastor Wade to Gateway Detox and the other drug & alcohol rehabilitation centers here in Jax. has been a real joy. After many months of talking to and ministering to Peachford House (halfway house) staff and clients, the door opened for us to do an EG service there every Monday night. In the first 5 weeks of holding the meetings there have been 7 men that have given their hearts to Jesus. We average 12 to 20 guys out of 42 in the program. They are expanding to 62 beds now so pray for 62 in attendance on Monday nights. Go God, go Pastor Stovall, great vision, lets shorten that line!!

By: big John Scott

big John Scott — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:50:09 +0000

Thank you Domingo and the Daniel Team for your hard work! There is no doubt the EXT’s are a real way to reach at-risk youth and bring them into the fold.

Phil- you are missed big time here…but your travels along with ministry alongside Judith and Debs has been amazing in Ireland. Can’t wait to see what happens in the weeks to come!

By: Philip Craig

Philip Craig — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:13:23 +0000

5 weeks ago hosting an Extension Gathering was only an idea. But little did I know stepping out and taking a chance would be so rewarding. Our extension gathering in Ireland has been active for 4 weeks now. It feels like a year, not because it is boring(completely the opposite), but because it seems that we have accomplished so much. People are so excited about the potenial of what has started, the hype and buzz has gave them a natural desire to spread the excitement to others. I love that!!! Thank you Pastor Stovall for introducing this new EFFECTIVE Initiative which helps us further the Gospel, and to be apart of something so much bigger than ourselves. Phil