The Way Christian Fellowship

        The Way Christian Fellowship (TWCF) was started in March 2003 by Pastor Noland Turnage and his family. Before starting TWCF, Pastor Noland had been the associate Pastor at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church in Rubidoux since December 1984. TWCF began with their first Adult Bible study on a Thursday night in May and had 8 KIDS show up. Pastor Noland wasn't in complete surprise that it was all children because his family had been having a Good News Club (GNC) in their home since February 1997. In December 2003, they started Sunday Morning Worship and were reaching a large portion of kids and teens. The church also began hosting GNC’s at the local elementary school. The church expanded their GNC outreach by adding a second one last year and then added a third one this year. Between the three, they reach about 100 children per week with God's Word. During the summer TWCF takes the GNC’s to local apartment complexes, parks and even fields. The church also has Vacation Bible School at the pastor’s house and usually has around 40 to 45 kids.

TWCF is strong in the area of diversity. If you were to visit TWCF you would see all local races and ages represented, with some that like to dress up for Sunday mornings and others that prefer shorts. They are also strong in their children’s ministry because the church makes the children feel welcome, with or without their parents. They encourage the adults to take an interest in the children around them by sending them a note, asking about school and making them feel loved because many of them at church receive no encouragement at home. One of the outreaches of TWCF is a sno-cone and popcorn event held around neighborhoods at various locations. Recently they did one at the Perris Elementary School District employee appreciation event and a local business grand opening. The Way Christian Fellowship church name is prominently displayed on the  machines. Several of their people are able to pray with those that request it.  It is a wonderful way to show God's love to those around them and people are generally suspicious, especially when getting things free. They put up a defense, thinking they will be preached at and when that does not happen, they respond. These people ask for prayer as well as information about the church.

TWCF is also excited about the 18 people that have been led to Christ, five recent baptisms, and the nine people that have joined their church. They are grateful to Pastor Tom of The Grove who has mentored Pastor Noland, and has allowed TWCF to use their baptistery. The Grove has also sent over worship teams while TWCF searches for a worship leader. Pastor Noland recently put out a 100/80 ('180 challenge') which is to lead 100 souls to Christ, and bring 80 people into the TWCF where they can continue to "Make Disciples that are Making a Difference." TWCF would love for you to pray that they will find a building. They have several community ministries that they run through the pastor’s 1100 sq foot house. They do not have enough room for all of the outreaches that they would like to do; for instance, Sunday School, a youth center, movie nights, and community meetings. They need a facility that can be used often and are sure God has a building for them somewhere. Also pray for them as they search for a worship leader. If you know of someone who may be able to fill this position you can call Pastor Noland, 951-943-1430.