Rose Gillespie, Founding Member
"...it is not the status quo. The Holy Spirit is present to meet personal needs."

Ila "Candy" Butler, 09/01/03  (African American Heritage)
"It has a heart for God and the mind of Christ. It’s members are excited and eager to share their "overflow" of God’s love."

James Butler, 08/30/03  (African American Heritage)
"I’ve always believed that we are all the same under God. Now I see that we can worship together and live together under God."

Chuck Murdaugh, 03/03/04
"I’ve never felt more welcomed anywhere. I’m alsways excited to be here. This church in on fire."

Patricia Johnson, 03/01/04
God has changed my life on the first day I entered His house. I prayed and believed in my heart, god led me to rejoice at Rejoice Christian Fellowship. Now my family are rejoicing with love. God is awesome!!! Amen."

Karen Cox, 03/03/04
"I have been here for 5 months and have gown so much spiritually. My child is also learning and ministering to our day care kids."

Kyle Altman, 07/21/04
"It’s a place where people look like they really enjoy their worship. Truly enjoy."

Aaron Zepeda, 11/24/04  (Hispanic Heritage)
"Every time I walk through the doors I can feel the Spirit of the Lord with me."

Dessa Beard, 06/29/05  (Phillippino Heritage)
"From the Philippines to America I feel the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. On my first day entering this Church I knew that this would be my Church home. I will continue on worshiping and praising to the Lord. God is so good!"

Roberta Barnes, 06/29/05  (African American Heritage)
" The love and joy so freely shown and expressed here must be a Heaven Prepatory class. The environment here nurtures the soul and enhances spiritual growth and development. I am so grateful for this church ‘home’."

Maria Cianciolo, 06/28/05
"I can be me. I am accepted just the way I am. Rejoice has been such an unexpected blessing. Praise the Lord."

Sabrina Mason, 11/27/05  (African American Heritage)
"I love rejoice because everyone is welcoming. Pastor George and Cathy Black and the whole Rejoice Family are like my family. I love my new church home."

Kyle Altman, 11/20/05
"They love to worship the Lord ane are full of the Spirit of God, and as such are a friend to all."

Gary Ray, 11/20/05
"There is no "cheese" with any one’s whine. Rejoice is all about lifting up Jesus........not my whine, not my money, not my wants. Jesus is Lord!!"

Maria Cianciolo, 11/27/05
"I used to sit in my car on the phone in Rejoice’s parking lot before I even walked in the door. I felt safe here. When I finally came one Sunday. I knew this is where God wants me."

Sharon Brown, 11/27/05  (African American Heritage)
"I have found a church home where God resides and where I feel connected–plugged in. I’m thankful for a pastor who really cares about his sheep that he has to be shepherd over."

Shannon Zepeda, 1/23/06
"Not only am I able to learn the truth about the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, I am able to know them and feel them."

Sharon L. Brown, 1/25/06  (African American Heritage)
"I know I can grow spiritually here with God. That I can grow with a church that’s still growing – be a part of a vision that’s truly glorifies God. That the pastor knows that there is no time limit when the Holy Spirit is present and we do not put a time limit the Lord. I know I will truly glow here and be a testimony for my family to get them excited about the Lord. I thank for teaching me on how to obedient to what this church visions and methods are for me and forgetting what lies behind. Learn a new way of thinking."

Sabrina Mason, 1/25/06 (African American Heritage)
"I realize that me and my daughter are not here by mistake. It is truly God that brought us here to grow spiritually. The beautiful smiles, hugs and handshakes we receive when we walk through the door make us feel at HOME. We have our new family here at Rejoice. Thanks for all the wonderful blessings and prayers."

Willie Cornell, 1/25/06  (African American Heritage)
"Rejoice gives me an opportunity to worship with other children of God. Rejoice has a vision and I want to do all that I can to help that vision become a reality."

Lenee Cornell, 1/23/06  (African American Heritage)
"I’m excited because of the word of God. You see I need the Word all the time, that’s how I make it in this world we live in today. And I can feel the Holy Spirit every time I walk through the door, and that’s a good feeling."

Patrisha Bridges, 1/25/06  (African American Heritage)
"I’m finally apart of the body of Christ where my gift will be matured and utilized. The true Agape love, the love of our Lord and Savior is practiced genuinely. My entire family is excited to attend Church two or three times a week. Not just because we need to learn, but because of the fellowship here at Rejoice. We love the Rejoice Family."

Bonita Munden, 1/25/06
"This ministry fulfills Eph. 4:12 ...for equipping of the saints for the work of the ministry for the edifying of the body of Christ..., through the preaching of the Word, prayer, personal ministry, love between all people and wining the lost."

Rev. Dallas Munden, 1/25/06  (African American Heritage)
"I felt the call on my life a few years ago to come to Rejoice. I believe God is about to unveil His plan. The battles that my wife and I fought against the enemy to get here are nothing compared to the glory that is being poured upon us at Rejoice. Thank God we are here to do His will."

Loudny Laventure, 2/8/06  (Hatian Heritage)
"When we moved here from Massachusetts with our 2 sons, my husband didn’t feel at home until we walked in the church door on November of 05."

Igard Laventure, 2/8/06  (Haitian Heritage)
"Because Rejoice is my family although I am far away from home. At Rejoice I feel welcomed, and they show so much love to me and my family."

Miranda Owens, 5/21/06  (African American Heritage)
"Makes me feel like I am home."

Annie Kelsey, 6/11/06  (African American Heritage)
"You let me be me to worship for myself, and not to feel that I have to worship to please others."

Meva Kennedy, 6/11/06  (African American Heritage)
"I feel loved the love that God tells us he has for us and we must have for one another."

Shelby Slater, 6/11/06  (African American Heritage)
"Rejoice provides me with a level of comfort both spiritually and emotionally unlike I’ve witnessed any place elsewhere. There is a genuine passion for promoting the Word of God."

Linda Mouser, 10/08/06
"I have been to several different churches in my life, but I have never felt God’s Spirit in me and in a church as I have felt here. God has opened my eyes and I see him in so many people here when they look back at me. I feel his presence when I touch their hands, I get such a connection, like being plugged into an electrical socket. I do feel His presence and it is so awesome that I can’t find a word that can define the way I feel. It goes beyond words. I’m just very grateful that God has allowed me to serve him with "Rejoice" / and at "Rejoice".

Dana Patton, 10/03/06
"From the first moment I walked through the door I felt the Holy Spirit. Rejoice really is a family who cares about us as people, even outside church. I thank God everyday for leading me to Rejoice! I love you guys!"

Barbara Shears, 10/8/06
"I like Rejoice because everything revolves around the Word of God."

Amanda Erwin, 3/05/07
"I feel planted here thanks to God’s grace. I have realized God’s purpose for my life and I know my children and I will prosper here under the guidance of these good shepherds."

Kurt Young, 3/4/07
"The anointing of the Holy Spirit is present in the worship. I see a pastor’s heart in Pastor George and Cathy. There is a definite Kingdom mentality that permeates the membership. This is a house of prayer."

Stephanie Louden, 9/19/07
"The moment we walked through the front doors, we knew this was our church family. You can just feel the Holy Spirit. This church really does "Rejoice"!

Jim Akers, 9/17/07
"Rejoice is an Acts believing church, Spirit Filled, and has the love of Christ in its heart. I believe God sent me to Rejoice because I am a sinner and back slider. I rejoice that the Lord has steered me back on the Right Path to Him."

Bill Williams, 9/17/07
"As I traveled through the U.S., as an evangelist, this is the only church I have been to with the unity and caring one for another. No strife. Total Love."

Katie Williams, 9/17/07
"The Holy Spirit lifted this church up to us when we were looking for a church home. Pastor Sharrah’s enthusiasm, fire, and commitment to Jesus is an inspiration to me. The Lord is coming. I want a place of refuge, preparation, instruction. To be bold for Jesus. I am excited about Rejoice Christian Fellowship because...it’s a Breath of Fresh AIR. The people at the church are loving and encouraging. And they are committed to prayer. I know people have been praying for me because the Lord’s words interrupt my thoughts. My time in prayer is more fruitful."

Naomi Davis, 9/19/07  (African American Heritage)
"All of God’s children are welcomed at Rejoice Christian Fellowship."

Perry Davis, 9/18/07  (African American Heritage)
"God’s word is being taught and God is using his people."

Roger Louden, 9/19/07
"When I left my church in Nashville, I spent 10 years in Florida not finding a church to match it. Now at Rejoice, I’m back home, No, actually even better."

Scott Wilder, 9/18/07
"I want to be part of this family. My first day at Rejoice, I heard the "Paid In Full" message. I knew then God led me here."

Marnie Wilder, 9/19/07
"It really makes me feel welcome. I’m excited to start to let Jesus back in my life again."

Sharon Taylor, 9/26/07
"What’s not to love at Rejoice? We have excellent music, excellent preaching, and loving members. I’m excited about our future and how God will use me in His plan for this church. Don’t ask what your church can give you but what you can give your church. My prayer is MORE OF YOU & LESS OF ME!"

Ali Muhammad, 9/17/07  (African American Heritage)
"Ever since I came to Rejoice I have learned more about the Bible than in all my 56 years. Also, I’m more open to God’s Word, so every sermon or cell meeting I learn. My daughter says she can see a change in me. My counsel to her is Biblical so it is more helpful."

Jennifer Traylor, 9/26/07
"I KNOW GOD’S HERE!! I feel Him & I hear Him. Most of all my kids are hungry for God also. Being here & hearing the motivation the church has about God gives me motivation for Him also. Thank you so much for a wonderful church."

Alton Hoyle, 2/13/08  (Hawaiian Heritage)
"I have found a new family in Rejoice that believes in the Holy Spirit and has love for one another. This is what I call a Godly home."

Laura Hoyle, 2/7/08  (Hawaiian Heritage)
"God died on the cross for (us) me. At Rejoice, I found God’s house to be open & full of grace & love. Like the Lord said, " Multitude of people will come & I will always be there for them" When I hear the coir & church members singing it sounds like the heavens opened up & the angels rejoicing every Sunday."

Zane Hoyle, 2/12/08  (Hawaiian Heritage)
"I genuinely feel the presence of the Holy Spirit. I understand at last that true spiritual growth can only happen through sharing ones’ faith. Not just in words, but also in deeds."

Michelle Hoyle, 2/12/08  (African American Heritage)
"I have finally found a church that is showing me how to grow & be a disciple. When my husband showed an interest int this church, I knew it had to be the one. I have fought the battle with my spouse about God & seeing all the corruption (Memphis & MS) has swayed myself & him off the spiritual path. I also had to try and explain to my child why Mommy wasn’t attending church."

Norma Slater-Moore, 2/13/08  (African American Heritage)
"I feel a kinship with the membership. This is where God wants me to serve."

Greg Bridges, 2/13/08  (African American Heritage)
"I am already a member. Just been out of touch. But there is no better place to worship than Rejoice. The love is truly here.

Gloria Muhammad, 2/13/08  (African American Heritage)
"I enjoy the consistancy of the church...lack of pressure. I enjoy the spirit in the church members...the real sense that you truly care for each other, the racial harmony."

Marietta Maxwell, 2/8/08  (African American Heritage)
"I know that this is a Spirit led church. I enjoy the fact that pastor George and Pastor Cathy are on a mission to reach, teach, & to mobilize to reach the lost for God and that’s what its all about when you escape then we should help others."

Ross & Heather Reynolds, 2/13/08
"We were looking for a non-denominational, Spirit-filled church in DeSoto county. We are so happy to have found one in Rejoice!"

Karleen Mudd, 2/13/08
"I love the joy & love on the faces of everyone that walks through the door. The light that shows is AWESOME!"

Rick Lovins, 2/13/08
"I feel that Holy Spirit when we walk in the doors. I can tell the Pastor cares about all the people here."

Lauren Ford, 2/25/08
"This is a church family that allows me to worship Jesus in spirit & truth. The leadership is seeking more & more of Jesus and to lead me in sincere, continual growth."