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Church planting is one of the most effective
ways to spread the good news of Jesus Christ.
Rockside Church is a new church in Independence,
Ohio that is designed to serve the business
professionals and those without a church from
Greater Cleveland.
Here's how we started:
The Assemblies of God provides training for
pastors to start new churches. The staff from
Bethel Temple, where Donna Barrett served, attended
this event in August of 2002 which helped to
clarify God's will for a NEW CHURCH in the Cleveland
area!
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A farewell reception was held for Pastor Donna Barrett
on October 5, 2002, after serving 7 years on staff
at Bethel Temple, in Parma, Ohio. A two-day PRAYER
SUMMIT was held October, 2002 to ask for God's help
and guidance, followed by 2 informational meetings
open to those interested in the possibility of being
part of the core group.
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After individual interviews, a core group of
40 was identified, called forward and prayed
for at a send off celebration at Bethel Temple
on November 17, 2002.
Pastor Donna Barrett then itinerated at various
churches to raise prayer and financial support
for Rockside Church.
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| Rev. Jonathan Moore and Family,
with Pastor Donna Barrett Highway Tabernacle,
Youngstown, Ohio - October, 2002 |
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Pastor Donna Barrett ministered
in music and presented the project at New Life
Assembly of God, Poland, Ohio - October, 2002 |
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Lydia Suhodolsky and Pastor Donna participated
in the Missions Banquet at West Shore Assembly
of God, November, 2002
L to R Vaso Suhodolsky, Rev. Bob Pavetic and
wife, Donna, Lydia Suhodolsky, Pastor Donna
Barrett, Missionaries to Colombia Sherry & Ken
Patrick
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Pastor Donna preached at Trinity Assembly of
God, Cleveland, Rev. Aldo Panzanella, Senior
Pastor.
She was also the guest speaker for their Christmas
Banquet December 13, 2002.
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Weekly core group meetings were started for
times of prayer and relationship building.
Core group members met weekly sharing their
personal story of how Christ has changed their
lives, developing leadership, praying together
and building the foundation of this NEW CHURCH.
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Brian Mosher, Jason Winkler and
Mark Travnik learning the technical parts of portable
church from the experts at Word of Grace Church.
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| Rockside Church moved into Indiana
Wesleyan University's building at 4100 Rockside
Road, Independence, Ohio, on July 6, 2003. |
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Charter members for Rockside Church
were received on Sunday, August 10, 2003. |
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On August 17, 2003, Rockside Church hosted
an Open House for the community and area supporters.
The Grand Opening Service for Rockside Church
was held on Sunday, September 7, 2003 at 10:30
am.
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