Heather Rollinson

It had been a long time since I’ve been physically present in church, even before covid. I was a preacher’s kid dealing with overcoming church hurt and wrestling with the call on my life. My dear friends invited me to attend a service, so out of love for them I attended. Little did I know the presence of God would over take me like never before. The message and atmosphere was welcoming it felt good and like home. I continued to visit for months, the Sunday I decided to connect as a member there was an undeniable shift that occurred . When service concluded I was still soaking in what God did! I did not join because my dear friends are the pastors, but because every Sunday God shows up! There is something special in the atmosphere and a pulling that occurs on my spirit EVERY TIME I go. I am going ALL IN! Can’t wait to see how God uses my gifts to impact the church and the community.

Jewel Johnson

When I think of how my faith has been strengthened at St. Paul AME Church Jacksonville my mind goes directly to my foundation. For it was at St Paul that I learned of Christ and His teachings. And from a practical perspective it was at this church that I learned to stand on Christ (our solid rock). At an early age I took to heart our Savior’s tenants of loving God and others as I love myself. All my days, directions and decisions have been undergirded by this and my faith made strong as I’ve seen God move in the very details of my entire life. This church doesn’t just “talk” ministry, but “does” ministry to meet needs and change things in the lives of people; I am no exception. As a member I’ve been proud of being a part of faith in action, the upbuilding of the Kingdom. As a disciple my Christian walk has been made stronger as I’ve witnessed God do the miraculous all around me. The love, fun and fellowship I experience at this church is the overflow that makes the journey sweeter.

Sherman

St. Paul AME has been a blessing to me. I found my wife JeTonne Riley at St. Paul. We had our wedding at St. Paul under the leadership of Bishop Marvin C. Zanders II. Through our bond and marriage our daughter Joy Marie accepted Christ at St. Paul and has developed a strong Christian faith serving in youth ministries. I stand on the shoulders of strong eternal legends that have created great legacies at St. Paul. St. Paul serves as a beacon of light sharing Christ and meeting the needs. Rev. Dr. Willie Barnes and Rev. Fran Reid Barnes transformational leadership has taken St. Paul to a higher level of ministry and service in the community. By faith the best is yet to come and I’m excited and “All In” to be a member of St. Paul AME Jacksonville.