Melissa presents a Foundations teaching on water baptism and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. It is a part of our foundations teachings for new and more mature believers alike. Baptism is transformative in nature. All who live past the salvation experience are called to partake in it. But it is not limited to water baptism. The Apostle John tells us in John 1:32-33 "...I have seen the Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven,  and He remained upon Him.  I did not recognize Him, but He who sent me to baptize  in water said to me, 'He upon whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining  upon Him, this is the One who baptizes in the Holy Spirit." We see it throughout the New Testament beginning in the book of Acts. First on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2) and throughout. In Acts 8, Philip gets them baptized in water and the Apostles Peter and John later come along and get them baptized in the Holy Spirit. Tune in and find out more about this wonderful grace which is available for ALL believers and necessary so that we may walk in boldness and in power!

Sometimes it is difficult to discern where we are at and where we are going in life. It's at times like these that is is often helpful to look back a the faithfulness of God. Dwelling upon His protection and provision, all of the things which make up the testimony of His faithfulness can light the way. Psalm 100:4-5 tell us that we "Enter  His gates with thanksgiving And His courts with  praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name. For the LORD is good; His  lovingkindness is everlasting And His faithfulness to  all generations." The key to wisdom, discernment and lighting our way begins with getting into His presence, and testimonies of thanksgiving do just that. The word testimony literally means that God will do it again. Tune in to hear testimonies of His faithfulness and grab a hold  of them, because the testimonies you hear are the very things which Papa God desires to do in your life as well!

Apostle Tim Davies, the founder of Christ Community Church which is now ARC, gives a brief history of the ministry transitions of the Apostolic Restoration Center. This is a part of our foundations series where by we begin the process of discover as we seek to walk out Amos 3:3

Pastor Fred continues the first lesson in our Foundations courses offered at the Apostolic Restoration Center for the purpose of equipping in the work of ministry here at ARC. This lesson entails the spiritual foundation upon which the ministry is founded derived from the following passages in Isaiah:

Isaiah 58:11-12 11 "And the LORD will continually guide you, And satisfy your desire in scorched places, And give strength to your bones; And you will be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water whose waters do not fail. 12 "Those from among you will rebuild the ancient ruins; You will raise up the age-old foundations; And you will be called the repairer of the breach, The restorer of the streets in which to dwell.

Isaiah 61:1-4  The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, Because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners; to proclaim the favorable year of the LORD and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn, to grant those who mourn in Zion, giving them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. Then they will rebuild the ancient ruins, they will raise up the former devastations; and they will repair the ruined cities, the desolations of many generations.

Our Mandate is to fulfill the Great commission, initiated in Genesis 1:28 to be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth and subdue it, and brought back on track through the finished work of the cross. Through His death and resurrection and the power of the Holy Spirit released we are called to walk out the fullness of the Great commission restored and reissued in Matthew 28:19-20 and Mark 16:15-18.

The vision of the house is "Restoring Hearts & Pursuing Dreams". ¨ To Restore the broken, body soul and spirit (Identity), then equip, envision and release them to become the Restorers of the broken and pursue their God given dreams. (Purpose) Tune in as Pastor Fred elaborates on the rich calling and heritage of not only ARC but the people of God in general!

This is a part of our Foundations series where by we begin the process of discover as we seek to walk out Amos 3:3 "Can two walk  together, unless they are agreed?" Walking together requires getting to know not only our history, but our identity and vision! Enjoy!