Upcoming Events at Love First Christian Center

Men’s Stepping Up (August 9 – October 11, 2025)

Today, more than ever, the world needs godly men. Men who will step up and courageously lead at home, at church, at work, and in their communities. That’s the message of "Stepping Up." In a world where too many men are shrinking back, "Stepping Up" gives men vision and tools to live godly, courageous lives.

Men today are in a battle. It's a battle without bullets or bombs, but a battle all the same. It's a fight for our families and our future. Facing the battles of life demands courage and courage is the ability to do the hard thing in every circumstance, despite the cost.

In "Stepping Up," we call men to courageous manhood, offering a powerful vision for what it means to be a man today who truly conquers and wins in life. We define courage throughout the five stages of manhood and we commission men to honestly evaluate where they stand. Then, we prepare men to bravely master their life's purpose by developing a strategic plan and establishing a winning vision.

Register today and order your workbook if you are willing to take the challenge of Stepping Up!

Boys 2 Men: A Guide to a Life of Godly Living

September 6–20, 2025

What Is Boys 2 Men (B2M)?

Boys 2 Men (B2M) is a three-week, Christ-centered course designed to guide and empower young men to embrace Godly purpose, biblical manhood, and moral integrity. It is a divine call to live a life that is holy and acceptable to the Lord.

Course Details:

Ages: 13 - 18 years old

Dates: Saturdays, September 6, 13, and 20

Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: LFCC Sanctuary

Riverview, FL 33579

Final Class + Graduation:

Date: September 20, 2025

Class Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Graduation: 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM

Location: LFCC Sanctuary

Keynote Speaker: Senior Pastor Dr. Jomo Cousins

Registration Information:

Registration Period: August 5 - 25, 2025

Cost: $35 per student

Registration includes:

B2M T-shirt

Swag Bag

Commitment Certificate

Lunch and snacks (provided on Weeks 1 and 2)

Course Topics:

Maxed Out

Biblical Identity

Redemption

Love

Humility

Self-Sacrifice

Biblical Manhood

Program Highlights:

Interactive Biblically based instruction

Skits, raffles, and interactive games

Snacks and fun each week

Powerful graduation celebration

Don’t miss your chance to invest in your young man’s spiritual growth and future

Secure his spot today! Spaces are limited.

Maximum Enrollment: 50 students

All registrations are non-refundable

***Please Note: This is an in-house event and will not be streamed live or pre-recorded.***

Train Up A Child - An Ignite Students Production

A Free Event

Ignite student ministries presents

“Train Up A Child - Part 1 & Part 2”: A production designed to encourage and uplift while witnessing two families traveling down two separate paths.

Come take a journey with us on August 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. There’s no cost; however, registration is required.

Location: Love First Christian Center

12847 Balm Riverview Rd. Riverview FL, 33579

Passion 4 Purity

September 6–20, 2025

What is Passion 4 Purity?

It is a desire to see young girls dedicate and devote themselves to the Lord in an effort to pursue their purity & their purpose. It is a call of God for young girls everywhere to live a life of Purity & Purpose. This event series is for young girls in the 6th grade through the 12th grade.

1 Timothy 4:12 (NIRV)

12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. Set an example for the believers in what you say and in how you live. Also set an example in how you love and in what you believe. Show the believers how to be pure.

Our Passion 4 Purity Event has three sessions with a ceremony following the end of the third session. We will cover Self Esteem (A young girls worth), Identity (Who am I really?) and more.

Session Dates are September 6th, 13th & the 20th.

This event will feature a Continental Breakfast, Keynote Speaker, Purity Vow Ceremony, Skits, Fashion Show, Games, Raffles & More.

Registration is $35.00 per student which includes three sessions and ceremony, their very own Purity ring, a certificate of their commitment vow, a swag bag and a Passion 4 Purity T Shirt.

Registration closes September 6, 2025 so don't delay - All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

***Please Note this is an in-house event and will not be streamed live or pre-recorded.***

Baptism

Details

We absolutely love baptisms! We love gathering together to celebrate the death of our sins and old ways, and the victory we have now through Jesus' resurrection. If you're interested in being baptized, you must take the baptismal class the Sunday prior to baptisms and sign up, please save the date!

Baptism will be held September 13th @ 8 am

Here is message from Pastor Jomo for the baptism candidates

Here is a video Message from Pastor Jomo

**Parents/Guardians of children 12-18 must complete the Minor Baptism Consent form.

Art Of Parenting

September 8 – October 27, 2025

Art of Parenting™ Small-Group Series, an 8-session, video-based study designed to help parents find new ways to integrate their faith into everyday parenting moments.

This class helps to guide parents on their journey to make their faith core to their parenting with intentional, biblical instruction and Christ-centered plans that “aim children’s hearts toward God.”

If you are searching for answers, this class is for parents who want fresh insights on parenting children of different ages, and need a Bible-centered parenting plan unique to each child’s personality and gifts.

Previous students include expectant parents, new parents, and those looking for answers to help with children and teens. There is hope and this class is here to help.

(Free Childcare is provided for in-person classes.)

After registration, you will be given the link to order the accompanying $15 student workbook for the class.

Women's Conference: Walking in the Word 2025

Conference Dates: September 11th -13th

Location: Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, Orlando, FL

All attendees must reserve a room by calling the hotel. Please check for your link to book your room with the special in the confirmation email.

Thank you for your registration.

Retreat is non-refundable and non-transferable

GriefShare (In Person & Virtual)

September 2 – November 25, 2025

GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.

It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel.

This can be a confusing time in your life when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before.

A recent attendee said, “Going to GriefShare feels like having warm arms wrapped around you when you’re shivering.”

You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Classes are starting soon, register today.

(Free Childcare is provided for in-person classes.)

After registration, you will be emailed a link to complete the second step of registration and the website to order the accompanying student book for the class.

How To Understand God's Word

September 2 – November 4, 2025

Just as a navigator needs to learn how to interpret all the contours and symbols of a map, so also we need to be able to understand how the Bible communicates its directions to us. In this class, you will learn a 4-step framework for interpretation. It starts with general principles of interpretation, then moves on to apply those principles to specific genres and contexts.

The How To Study God's Word class, will be using the Journey Into God’s Word book which helps Bible readers acquire these skills and become better at reading, interpreting, and applying the Bible to life. Using hands-on exercises, students will be guided through the interpretation process, with an emphasis on real-life application.

Life is a journey, and like any journey, it requires an accurate, reliable roadmap to get us where we need to go. God has provided such a guide in his Word. Let's dig in.

After registration, you will be emailed the link to order the accompanying student book for the class.

The Educators Luncheon

Date: August 23, 2025

Join us for a heartfelt celebration as we honor the incredible K-12 certified classroom teachers within our church family! At Love First Christian Center, we recognize the powerful impact our educators have on the lives of children in our community, and we want to take this special day to say thank you.

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with delicious food, exciting raffles, special giveaways, dynamic guest speakers, and a room full of appreciation for the work you do every single day.

This event is completely FREE, but space is limited, so we encourage you to register now to secure your spot, this is an event you won't want to miss!

Let’s come together as we celebrate, uplift, and honor YOU! The educators who are making a lasting difference—one student at a time.

New Testament Survey Class

Come explore the profound teachings and historical context of the New Testament in this captivating survey course. September 11 – November 20, 2025

Let's journey through the sacred scriptures, exploring the life, teachings, and significance of Jesus Christ, the apostles, and early Christian communities.

This Introducing the New Testament class makes the words, history, and culture of biblical times come alive for readers. Church members as well as leaders will gain a solid understanding of the historical background and theological message of the New Testament plus we will be inspired to apply biblical truths to their lives.

If you are ready to head back into the 1st century to more fully understand the bible this class is for you.

Single & Parenting

September 8 – December 1, 2025

Other people don’t truly understand how tough it is to be a single parent—day after day after day. Sometimes you want to give up. And that’s a normal reaction—you’re doing the job of two people. You should be tired.

The thing is, you deeply desire to do what’s best for your kids, but you worry that you can’t. Sometimes it’s all you can do to survive from one day to the next.

So what can you do?

Single & Parenting groups address these concerns. You’ll discover how to deal with your deep-down worries and your day-to-day struggles.

At a weekly Single & Parenting group, you’ll meet with other single parents to learn and discuss some amazing parenting strategies and hope-filled insights.

New Member Orientation Every 3rd Saturday of the Month

Are you wanting to take the next step towards becoming a part of this family? New Member Orientation Class is the perfect opportunity to discover who we are, what we believe, and why we believe it.