Jeremy & Julia Williams
I'm Jeremy Williams, and my life has been a rollercoaster ride. Growing up, I enjoyed skateboarding, dirt bikes, and music. However, at 18, I fell into a dark spiral of drug abuse, alcoholism, and criminal activities. It seemed like there was no way out, and I felt lost without any faith or hope. When I married Julia, things only got worse, and we ended up homeless, surviving on the streets, entangled in gangs and drugs.
But amidst the chaos, I reached out to God, praying for help and surrendering myself. In federal prison, both Julia and I began to find solace in our faith. After my release, I started working as a counselor in a drug and alcohol treatment center. It was during my first week there that I encountered Pastor Peter, who sparked a recognition within me. We connected and I shared my longing for a new church home. Pete invited us to First Love Church, where we immediately felt welcomed, loved, and embraced by the community.
The worship, biblical teachings, and warmth resonated with us deeply. Pete remembered my musical abilities and asked if I could play for the church. Overwhelmed with excitement, I accepted the opportunity. That initial performance opened doors for our whole team, and we were asked to continue playing on Sundays. Since 2017, I've been a part of First Love Church, grateful for Jesus' presence, this loving church family, and the nourishment I receive through God's Word.
This church is not just a place I call home; it's a sanctuary where the broken help and love one another. As someone who has been through struggles and received forgiveness, I understand the power of healing. And in this community, that love and healing are abundant.
But amidst the chaos, I reached out to God, praying for help and surrendering myself. In federal prison, both Julia and I began to find solace in our faith. After my release, I started working as a counselor in a drug and alcohol treatment center. It was during my first week there that I encountered Pastor Peter, who sparked a recognition within me. We connected and I shared my longing for a new church home. Pete invited us to First Love Church, where we immediately felt welcomed, loved, and embraced by the community.
The worship, biblical teachings, and warmth resonated with us deeply. Pete remembered my musical abilities and asked if I could play for the church. Overwhelmed with excitement, I accepted the opportunity. That initial performance opened doors for our whole team, and we were asked to continue playing on Sundays. Since 2017, I've been a part of First Love Church, grateful for Jesus' presence, this loving church family, and the nourishment I receive through God's Word.
This church is not just a place I call home; it's a sanctuary where the broken help and love one another. As someone who has been through struggles and received forgiveness, I understand the power of healing. And in this community, that love and healing are abundant.
Kristi Frisby
As the First Love Church events planner and woman’s coordinator I have the privilege of focusing on finding and facilitating fun ways to bring our body of believers together as a family! Whether its hosting a Christmas Coffee for the women, a summer day of fellowship at the beach, or our annual Fall Family Festival I love bringing people together to build relationships, and to deepen our church family bonds.
Anna Frisby
I am very blessed to be the Children’s Ministry Director at First Love. It gives me so much joy to see kids of all ages understand, and get excited about the lessons I create each week for them. Nothing makes me happier, than when a child starts to grasp how great God is, and how much He loves each of them.
