Why We Do What We Do

Living Waters Ministries believes that every saint has a purpose.
We are first called to be Christian, Christ like, every where, every day, in every way.(1 Peter 1:15-16)
Secondly, we are called to use our God given gifts and abilities for the ministry, edification and comfort of the body. (Ephesians 4:10-16, 1 Cor. 12:26-28)
At LWM we offer many avenues where your gifts and abilities may be used for service in the kingdom of God.

Men's Ministries

Our Men's Ministries offers prayer, friendship and fellowship with activities on a bimonthly (odd month) bases.

God has a much ordained order for the man. He is not simply the "head of the house" and what he says goes. He is the head, the origin . the source from which all things flow for his marriage and his family. If he wants love in his home, he must be the source of love. If he wants peace in his home, he must be a source of peace and so on. God has an order for man and when he is in divine alignment with God, he will impact his marriage, his children, his church, his community. We offer The Art of Marriage Seminar to individual couples, and annually to the whole church. We have observed the men of our church applying these bibilcal principles in their hearts and lives and God doing wonderful things in their marriages and families. God designed marriage and we encourage our couples to live in the fullest that God has for him.

Bro. Kenny Gano is our Men's Ministries Care Giver. Please feel free to check out our What's Happening page to view the upcoming events for the Men's Ministries

We recently had our Annual Horseshoe Tournament.

2010 Championship team is Merle Kirchner and Pastor Kirchner

Bro. Kenny Gano and Bro. Zach LeGrende were the championship team of 2008 and 2009

Nursery

Nursery is available for Parents to attend to the needs of their infants and toddlers and then rejoin the service.

Area is equipped with

microwave

changing area

small table and chairs

swings

observation and sound of the service in progress.

Praise and Worship

Purpose of Praise and Worship in the House

The music ministry of Living Waters Ministries exists to glorify our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to all in a manner that will create a spirit of worship for the church and the individuals participating.

Avenues to facilitate Praise and Worship

Praise Team
Musicians
Drama and Fine Arts
Overhead projection of all songs so that each one can enter into worship withe ease and clarity

MAKE HIS PRAISE GLORIOUS

Why do we clap our hands?

"Oh clap your hands all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph."
Psalms 47:1

Why do we lift our hands?

"Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and bless the Lord."
Psalms 137:2 , see also Psalms 63:4, 1 Timothy 2:8

Why do we praise Him in the dance?

"Praise Him with the timbrel and dance..."
Psalms 150:4

"On that day be glad and dance for joy..."
Luke 6:23 see also - Psalms 149:3

God dwells where He is "celebrated" not "tolerated".

Why do we use flags and banners in an expression of praise and worship?

Psalm 20:5 We will sing for joy over your victory, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners. May the Lord fulfill all your petitions.

In the Old Testament, God commands Moses to instruct the children of Israel to camp by their own "standard" to signify their tribe. (Num. 2:2) There were 12 different flags or banners for the 12 tribes. (Num. 1:52, 2:2-3, 10, 18, 25; 10:14, 18, 22, 25)

The most common definition of a flag is "a cloth, usually bearing emblems or figures and employed as a symbol or signal". The term "banner" in the Bible means a flag, banner, or standard. It refers to what we commonly call a flag. It can mean to gleam from afar, to raise a beacon, to be conspicuous, to flaunt or raise a flag. The most commonly used Hebrew word translated as "banner" is nec: it means a "flag, flagstaff, signal token, banner, pole, sign, or standard".

Exodus 17:15 says, "And Moses built an altar and called the name of it Jehovah-Nissi". Jehovah-Nissi means "the Lord my Banner". Jesus became a banner for us. John 12:32 says, "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me". At the crucifixion Jesus became the banner, and the cross became the pole. Below you will find a few references for flags.

Psalm 20:5 "We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions."

Psalm 60:4 "Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth."

Song 2:4 "He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love."

Isaiah 59:19 "So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him."

Song 6:4 "O my love, you are as beautiful as Tirzah, lovely as Jerusalem, as awesome as an army with banners!"

Flags are used in praise, worship, intercession, and spiritual warfare. There is no more heart-stirring sight than an altar full of believers waving their flags in praise and worship to the Lord.

What the Bible says about flags and banners-
JEHOVAH'S NAME (JEHOVAH MY BANNER) EX. 17:15
GOD'S SALVATION PS.20:5; PS.60:4
GOD'S PROTECTION The word for flag or banner in Isaiah 59:19 IS "NUWC", which means to cause to flee, to lift up a standard. S. OF S.2:4; PS.60:4,5; IS.59:19
GOD'S POWER S. OF S.6:4,10
FIGURATIVE OF GOD'S UPLIFTED HAND IS. 11:10-12
FIGURATIVE OF CHRIST IS. 11:10-12
RALLY THE TROOPS IN WAR IS. 5:26; 13:1-5; 30:17
BESTOW HONOR PS. 60:4
TELL PEOPLE WHO YOU REPRESENT - (TRIBE, FAMILY) NU.1:52; 2:2,3; 10:14
SIGNAL OR ATTRACT ATTENTION IS.62:10-12; JER. 4:6; 51:12
HERALD EVENTS IS.49:22; JER. 50:2; 51:12
UNIFY THE COMPANY - DIRECTING THE WARFARE IN PRAISE. IS. 13:2-5
SHOW VICTORIES WON The word banner or flag in PS.20:5 IS "DAGAL", which means "to flaunt, to raise a flag, to be conspicuous, to set up with banners". PS.20:5-9; S. OF S.6:4,10
DEMONSTRATIVE OF GOD'S PRESENCE LIFTED IN OUR MIDST EX.17:8-15; S. OF S.6:4,10 Worship Flags, Streamers, Banners, Marching Band supplies, Priase Flags, Dance flags.
A RALLYING POINT OF HEALING NU. 21:8-9; IS.11:10; JN.3:14-15; 12:32
PUT THE ENEMY TO FLIGHT PS. 60:4,5; S. OF S.6:4,10; IS.31:8-9; 59:19
MARK THE SAFE PATH TO FOLLOW JER.4:6; 51:12,27
MINISTER TO AND CELEBRATE THE LORD PS.20:5; 69:24-29, 31-35; IS.13:1-3; ZECH.9:9-16 Worship Flags, Streamers, Banners, Marching Band supplies, Priase Flags, Dance flags.
USED BY ARMIES NUM.2:2,3; S. OF S.6:4,10
A SIGNAL FOR BLOWING OF THE TRUMPET IS.18:3; JER.51:27
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Presbytery

Pastor Robin and Sis. Kelli Kirchner experienced Prophetic Presbytery by Rev. Eldon Wilson, Rev. Phil Cappuccio, Rev. Elias Koteita at the Door Fellowship in Williamsport, PA. The Presbytery was a life changing event for Pastors and also our church.

We have been blessed as God has begun to fulfill their presbytery. March 2, 2007 after much fasting and prayer, teaching of the Word, Living Waters Ministries leadership experienced their first presbytery.

We are so thankful that God set proper order and understanding of the function of the prophetic in the church. We won't settle for flashpan prophesy that forsakes the principles of God's word. We are excited as our leadership has begun to have their presbytery fulfilled. A presbytery takes a life time to fulfill.

Prophetic Presbytery Team:

Rev. Michael Holcomb
Drs. Elias and Sandy Koteita,
Pastor Robin and Sis. Kelli Kirchner, Erick
Elder Mike Krall