Our History:
Founding Pastor Pete Miller came to LeRoy with his young family in 1984 with a word from the Lord in his heart to begin a charismatic church here in the center of the village. The vision the Lord gave him was that one day there would be a Spirit-filled church of 500 people in this community. They began a Bible Study in their small apartment, advertised, invited, and evangelized, and eventually incorporated the church in September of 1986.
Over the years, Living Waters rented space in many places, including other church buildings, a storefront on Mill Street, and even in the Jello Factory (you had to be smart enough to find us in those days). Eventually the church purchased a 3 story mansion on Trigon Park near the school, turning the Steinmetz Funeral Home into a worship center, with Pastor Miller’s family residing on the 3rd Floor.
Senior Pastor Jack Hempfling came to Living Waters in March of 2001. In 2003, the church sold the Trigon Park property, and began meeting in the Leroy Matla Theatre, with the aroma of Dollar Movie popcorn still floating in the air from movies the night before. In December of 2005, the property became ours, assuring the Church of a long term home with room to grow, right in the center of the community.
The church has been a powerful force in touching the lives of youth and impacting nations around the world over it’s history. Camp Judah in the summer and Impact Youth Conference in the spring have been highlights for young people hungry for more of God. The church has supported and sent missionaries to many continents, and sent groups from the church to Guatemala, New York City, and Cuba, and individuals to England, Thailand, Kenya, Uganda, Japan, China, Mexico and Kazahkstan.
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