Testimonies

"I’ve been attending LICF for a few years now. So it was interesting that one Sunday while listening to the choir sing a medley, for the first time, I could feel the Christ within. LICF is an answer to a prayer. A prayer that my faith may grow".

Sandra Mathis

"I am a lifelong Christian who fell in love with Jesus when I was taught about Him. I am spiritual and have been a member of another church and gone to and participated in weekly prayer meetings. Though I always felt accepted, I did not feel that I could be my authentic self or share my life as a gay woman. LICF provides me the unconditional acceptance and the opportunity to serve God and my community coming from who I am. Through attending, my life is peaceful and enriched, and I look forward to seeing everyone at our weekly services, participating in fellowship and to finding a ministry to serve in. The presence of God and the people make LICF a warm, loving accepting place for anyone and everyone."

Christine

I first started my Christian walk in 1999. I would have bible study with a Pastor at work at lunch time. He taught me a lot. I started going to his church faithfully in May 2007. I got that I was loved, however, because I was gay, I didn’t feel truly accepted, so I didn’t share myself with everyone. This was a small church of approx 20 people registered & less than 5 people showing up to a church.



In May of 2011 I changed churches. I went from approx 5 people showing up to a church that has approx 1,000 people. It was broken down into 4 services, however, it was a little intimidating! :) I went from having the Pastors home # to an email that the new Pastor wouldn’t return emails a lot of times because he was busy. Overall, I liked both churches, however something was still missing, I didn’t fit in. I was uncomfortable with being gay & fitting in.



I was invited to come to LICF first in Oct. of 2011, however, scheduling didn’t allow me to get there until Nov 20, 2011. I was welcomed by a church family! I was blown away! I may be corny…and…isn’t this what church is supposed to be like? Any church, regardless of denomination, should embrace everybody! Jesus is about love and that is what I have with LICF. We get the Word, community & fellowship. LICF is my family & I would do anything for anyone & they would do anything for me! Thanks Aneta & Ramona for inviting me I will always be grateful! By the way, bible study is amazing…it makes you think & learn. Thanks, LICF! :)

Sue F

I first came to LICF in the summer of 2009. Pastor Shane Hibbs asked me to be Director of Fundraising. I thought that I would organize some fundraising events, and meet with Pastor Shane periodically. But then I attended a service! And now, more than two years later, I attend services regularly, and don't just think of LICF as a church for which I do fundraising....LICF is my family!!

Eddie Finan

Having grown up in the church and being a religious person, I was searching for a christian church. Believing the rhetoric of mankind, I never felt comfortable or acceptable in other churches. Finding a glbt-friendly church has meant the world to me. I serve in many capacities to my enjoyment, including the choir, which I was raised in. It is my knew-found family here.

Joe Fiore, Jr.

"LICF has become my home and a place where a true sense a family continues to evolve and grow naturally, spiritually and lovingly as God continues to shape and mold me. I am truly Blessed to be in the presence of this family."

Aneta Fraser

 

"I am home where I am never judged, always loved and forever belong. I have found restored faith, strength through community, and a feeling of being home."

Eva Sanchez

"LICF is an uplifting place that has been life changing for me. I did not have a Christian life before LICF but now I know that God loves me just the way I am, a gay man."

Bill Hahn