Our Story
LISA WHEAT:
Born and raised in northeastern Kentucky, Lisa makes her home in Ashland with her husband, David and their son David Jr. Lisa has had a deep passion for music and sharing the gospel through singing since she was a child. In the early ’90s, Lisa visited Ecuador and Nicaragua during 2 summer missions’ projects where many souls were forever touched, especially hers. Lisa is a graduate of Liberty University and has had the distinct pleasure of studying under many great Southern Gospel artists at the Steve Hurst School of Music. Singing as a soloist for most of her life, Lisa is now very excited to be a part of a group with a true desire to minister the Gospel of Jesus Christ through song.
WILLIE CHURCH:
Willie, his wife Tammy, and daughter Tori make their home in Gallipolis, Ohio. Willie has been with Mercy's Reign from the beginning and has enjoyed professionally sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ in song for over thirty years. In addition to singing the lead for Mercy's Reign, Willie is also responsible for many of the management and financial duties. Willie also writes many original songs. In his spare time Willie enjoys power naps; playing with the family dogs (Zoey and Tucker); visiting his wife's daycare (TJ's Child Care of Gallipolis), and helping his daughter figure out college life. The Church family are active in both the church and the community. Willie is also known for telling a joke, or two, or three...
SCOTT TRAMMELL:
Scott lives near Dayton, Ohio, in the town of Franklin. He has studied vocal performance at the Steve Hurst School of Music, where he has trained with some of the most respected artist in the gospel music industry. Scott has also sang with both traveling groups, and with local groups on occasion. In addition to his singing, Scott’s interests include writing, history, and sports. Accepting Christ at the tender age of five Scott has been blessed with Godly parents, Tony and Amy, and his supportive sister, Tara.
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Statement of Faith
1. The Scriptures
We believe that the entire Bible is the inspired Word of God and that men of God “were moved by the Holy Spirit” to write the very words of Scripture.
2. The Godhead (Trinity)
We believe in one true God eternally existing in three distinct persons (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) each of Whom is fully and equally God; possesses all of the divine nature and attributes, and is totally worthy of our worship and service (Deut. 6:4; Matt. 28:19; John 1:14, John 10:30; 2 Cor. 13:14).
3.God the Father
We believe that God the Father is the first person of the Trinity and is the eternal, unchanging all-powerful, all-knowing, all-wise, all-loving, completely just and perfectly holy, sovereign Ruler and Sustainer of the universe.
4. God the Son
We believe that Jesus Christ is the second person of the Trinity and is the only begotten eternal Son of God Who became flesh to reveal God to man, to fulfill prophecy, and to become the Savior of the lost world.
5. God the Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity Who specially came into the world on the day of Pentecost to glorify Christ and to enable men to appropriate the salvation wrought by Christ. He is the primary agent for the conviction of sin and for regeneration. S
6. Salvation
We believe that the shed blood of Jesus Christ on the cross provides the sole basis for forgiveness of sins and salvation, which is the free gift of God’s grace.
Salvation
1. God Loves You.
God loves you and wants you to know Him so He can fill you with peace and give you real life -- forever. "God loved the people of this world so much that He gave His only son, so that everyone who has faith in Him will have eternal life and never die." Jesus said, "I came so that everyone would have life, and have it in its fullest."
Since God planned for us to have peace and life, why are we so far from God?
2. We are Separated from God.
Since the beginning of time, we have chosen to disobey God and go our own way. We still make this choice today. This results in separation from God.
"All of us have sinned and fallen short of God's holiness." Sin is choosing to say or do or think things that are against God's plan. "The result of unforgiven sin is death. But God's gift is eternal life given by Jesus Christ our Lord."
There is only one way to reach God.
3. Jesus Christ Died for our Sins
Jesus Christ is God's Son. He is the only One who can bring us back to God. Jesus died on the Cross and rose from the grave. He paid the penalty for our sin and bridged the gap between God and people.
"There is only one God, and Christ Jesus is the only One who can bring us to God." "Christ died once for our sins. An innocent person died for those who are guilty. Christ did this to bring you to God."
God has provided the only way – we must make the choice.
4. We Must Receive Christ.
We must trust Jesus Christ to forgive our sins and receive Him as our Savior and serve Him as our Lord. "As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believed on His name."
Would you like to give your life over to Jesus Christ right now? If so, you can pray to God and accept Jesus as your Savior where ever you are. Once you ask for forgiveness and accept Christ as your Savior let us know so we can help you with finding a church in your area and answer any questions you may have. Remember, God loves you, and we love you.