Christ Alive Congregation, originally uploaded by Shirley Buxton.
Eighty-five was the count! Eight months ago, Jerry and I came to Lake Havasu to start a new church. Two people beside Jerry and me were in the first service. Today, we had 85!
There are more pictures and details of the service under My Church Activities.
Jerry and I with part of the group after the worship service.
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Shirley Buxton 
31 replies on “Record Breaking Sunday!”
Continue to pray for Ernie Hudson whom God Loves immensely.
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I have believed the true report! Will await (and be praying for) good future reports!
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That is awesome. God is moving in mighty ways.
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How truly awesome! When I read the report and saw the picture I just felt so overwhelmed with joy and started to weep.
I will be rejoicing with you and praying with and for you.
May God continue to bless you and Bro. Buxton and the city of Lake Havasu.
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Karen, I didn’t know both you and Jana kept mules. 🙂 Thanks for your blessings.
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Tremendous! Fantastic! Woo! Hoo! Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus! I feel like shouting with Jana. Thank you for sharing this good report with us all. We’ll keep praying for your new church that God would continue to bless and save.
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Jana, thank you for praying for us. It is quite a challenge–but we’re up to it!
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WOW!!! That is truly awesome!
No fair, Holly Bren!! You got to be there!! I immediately recognized Nate in the pictures and started looking for Rebecca. Now I have to go back and look for my favorite Garretts!!! 🙂
Sis. Buxton, Mark and I will be praying for continued growth to your “refired” church!!!! (I really liked that line in Debbie’s comment!) God continue to bless Lake Havasu and Your people there!
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Yes! God is good, Deb.
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What an awesome testimony! We are rejoicing with you!
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Hi, Jerry Ann. Welcome to my site.
I don’t know why it is so hard to remember that the church indeed is His work. Well, when its going good, we like to think it’s ours–when the struggle comes and we have 3 instead of 85, we say, “You know God, this is Your work.” 🙂
Hope you visit and comment here often.
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I just know you through friends, but have read your book and enjoy your sight. God bless you all in your endeavor for the kingdom. The secret is for us to remember it is His church and He will do the work if we do our part and will let him. Trust…
believing that God will do the right thing …is the hardest thing to come by at times.
Blessings to you..
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Thank you Daniel for your support.
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Praise God Sister Shirley that is just an awesome work for the Lord. I will definetely be praying for your work in Havasu. May God just keep bring the souls. Keep preaching that One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism Gospel in the Name of Jesus.
God Bless
Daniel
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Please keep praying for us, Debbie. It’s such a big job…but totally exciting!
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How exciting!! God is raising up an awesome church in Lake Havasu! When others are retiring. . . .Gerald & Shirley Buxton are refiring!! I’m so excited. You all and Lake Havasu are in our prayers! Keep the fire burning!! We rejoice with you!!
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HOLLY and MIKE…was it not fabulous? So glad both of you were there…could hardly have functioned without you.
GAYLA, thank you for praying for us. We have lots of work to do to get these people to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
JANA, give the mule to Brian. 🙂
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Somebody hold my mule! (You have to know Shirley Caesar to understand that line of one of her songs) I feel a shout comin’ on!
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Sis. Buxton, this is just incredibly awesome!! God only knows what all is in store for you and the city of Lake Havasu. I will be including your city in my prayers. Gayla
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How good is our God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This was an unforgettable experience. I’m so glad I was there.
Did you receive my emails? I sent you some pictures and an address.
Love you!
HG
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Catherine, it will be a happy day when we consistently have 85 in attendance and are forced to look for a new building.
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How exciting!!! Before you know it, you’ll have to get a new building!!! “In the last days…”
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Yes, Steven–Go! God! Go! (The trick is understanding how to let Him do that, I think.) Be wise my soul, my head.
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Anna, it’s straight ahead, forward, and upward for Christ Alive!
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What an awesome report! We rejoice with you and Bro. Buxton! Go God Go!
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Sis. Buxton,
God is a good God! How exciting, can’t wait to see what the future holds for Church Alive.
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GENE and RONDA–we’re happy.
Now, though, we’re projecting into next week and wanting to get everyone back. It’s a challenge–but what a joy, as both of you well know. Do pray for us.
We’re still amazed that God has given us that beautiful building to use at absolutely no cost. What a blessing that is.
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AWESOME! How very exciting this must have been. I am so happy for you all.
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That is incredible! I am so happy for you and God! I know the feelings that go along with the record breaking crowds. May God continue to bless your work there.
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This is awesome, Sister Buxton! I am excited and happy for you all. 🙂
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