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Tell me of a time when any building

ever led a person to the Lord. Show me any building that has ever gone into a foreign country and set children free who were in bondage; such as prostitution, abuse or homelessness. Show me any well-painted, well-decorated building that ever went into any jail and set the captives free.

A church is not a building; a church is the people who fill that building. A church is where the people's hearts are knitted together in one accord. Church is when two believers come together and encourage one another."

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	Stuart Bishop was born in California and grew up in a Christian home. He was born again at an early age and by the time he was 17, recognized that God had a call on his life. In 1968, Stu met and married his wife Elaine, and after completing his obligation to the United States Marine Corps, they raised a family of four boys, and now enjoy three daughters and four grandchildren as well. read more


	1. The Scriptures Inspiried The Bible is the inspired Word of God, the product of the Holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. The New Covenant, as recorded in the New Testament, we accept as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21; 1 Thess. 2:13). read more


	The vision of Joy In Him is four-fold: Heal 'em: We are a Christ-centered family and community church. We are committed to sharing the Love of God to the lost and the brokenhearted. Preach 'em: We embrace victorious living by submitting to the pure Word of God and yielding to the power of the Holy Spirit (Luke 4:18). Teach 'em: We help Christians restore intimate fellowship with God by teaching them how to trust in the Lord. Reach 'em: We desire for people to find their place and effectively minister to others.