Tag Archives: LoveFirstCoast

Because Staying On Mission Is Hard

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Pastor Jesse

Staying on mission is hard.  It’s harder when you fell like you are doing it alone.  But God has invited you into his work, into his mission!  How do you stay in the game?  And how do you get started … Continue reading →

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Praying for Your Fighters

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Pastor Jesse

This Saturday Night, we’ll be at Nicholl’s Barn – located on the Bernath Family Farm – (for Google Maps, enter this address: 3445 SR13, 32259.)  We’ll get started about 6:45.  And there will be dessert! A few years back I … Continue reading →

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Half Day Retreat: How To and Report

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Pastor Jesse

[Upcoming Dates for LoveFirst Coast Gatherings:  Healing and Intercessory Prayer Service  November 11 at Nicholl’s Barn, (3445 SR13, 32259).  Worship Gatherings October 8, 22, and November 19 in the St. Johns Room at FCC (3450 CR210, 32259)  All gatherings are … Continue reading →

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June Worship Gatherings

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Pastor Jesse

We have two worship gatherings scheduled for June. 1)  Our first worship gathering will this Sunday, June 4 at 6:30pm in the St. Johns Room of Faith Community Church (3450 CR210, 32259).  This will be our first Sunday night worship … Continue reading →

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Worship Report – Micropost

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Pastor Jesse

Just a brief word about Easter weekend. Starting with sunrise on Good Friday set the pace.   Unlike Easter sunrise services, on Good Friday, there aren’t many people on the beach.  We had a small group – about twenty in all … Continue reading →

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Our Story So Far

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Pastor Jesse

The Story of LoveFirst Coast/First Coast Missional Communities (so far) – March 2017 version In the Spring of 2013, God pulled together about twenty people from five different churches.  We had several things in common.  Many of us had been … Continue reading →

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Listen, Love, Pray and Healing

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Pastor Jesse

One of the most effective practices we’ve embraced at Love First Coast is praying for others in a way that brings restoration and healing.  It’s pretty simple, really.  We listen to folks who are hurting.  We love them where they are. … Continue reading →

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Why We Take Short Term Mission Trips

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Pastor Jesse

My friend Carleene recently sent me some articles by the Gospel Coalition that raised some concerns about short term missions.  There’s been a fair amount of research and a great deal of reflection on the pluses and minuses of such … Continue reading →

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When The Spirit Leads the Retreat!

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Pastor Jesse

When the Spirit leads a retreat, the experiences you have are exactly what you need. Continue reading →

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Learning from Jesus to Live Like Jesus

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Pastor Jesse

There is a real benefit for letting Jesus set the priorities of ministry. Continue reading →

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