• The Living Water International Church of Maryland (also known as L’Église Internationale de la Source de Vie) is an evangelical, Trinitarian congregation rooted in Christian theology with an emphasis on holiness, God’s sovereignty, Christ’s atonement, work of the Holy Spirit and human responsibility (human response to God’s grace).

Here’s an overview of our key teachings and emphases:

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🌿 Core Beliefs & Theology

• Historic Christian & Trinitarian Faith
  We affirm Jesus Christ as Lord, following the classic beliefs of the Christian church (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).
• Holiness Emphasis
  Grounded in this tradition, the church underscores the possibility of entire sanctification—a second work of grace where believers are cleansed from sin, renewed in Christlikeness, and empowered for holy living. (1Thes. 5:23; 1Thes. 4:3-4).
• Active Work of the Holy Spirit
  We teach that the Holy Spirit sanctifies, renews, and fills believers with spiritual vitality. God’s ongoing work through the Holy Spirit continues to keep true believers in the faith until the end of their lives or until Christ returns.
• God’s Sovereignty: It is God who preserves His people through the work of the Holy Spirit. Salvation is not just initiated by God but is also maintained by Him. (Phil. 1:6).
• Sanctification Process: While believers are preserved, they are also progressively sanctified — growing in holiness through God’s grace. (1Peter 1:5).
• Not Immune to Struggles: True believers may stumble, fall into sin, or experience doubt, but they will ultimately not fall away permanently. (Jude 1:24; Eph. 3:20; Heb.13:20-21).

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🎯 Mission & Activities

The church lives out its theology through a fourfold mission:

1. Worship – Vibrant, inclusive worship services in multiple languages (English, French, Creole, Spanish)
2. Disciple-Making & Education – A strong focus on discipleship, Bible studies, Sunday school, and Christian education.
3. Equipping Believers – Training via ministries like praise & prayer sessions, spiritual deliverance groups, youth and music ministries, and pastoral counselling.
4. Loving Service & Outreach – Engaging in crisis support, evangelism, and community-focused mission programs.

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🌍 Community Context & Culture

• Multicultural, Multilingual Hub – Serving a wonderfully diverse congregation across ethnicities—Haitian, Caribbean, African, American, and others. Services are conducted in English, French, Haitian Creole, and sometimes Spanish.
• Silver Spring, Maryland Base – Founded in December 2010 by Rev. J. Enock Guerrier, who continues to lead its growth and vision.

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🧭 Summary

The Living Water International Church of Maryland emphasizes:

• A deep, Trinitarian Christian faith anchored in scripture
• A strong combination of Neo Calvinistic and Wesleyan-Holiness identity with the teaching of sanctification, God’s sovereignty and human responsibility (human response to God’s grace).
• Empowerment by the Holy Spirit for godly living.
• An active, loving service to both church members and local communities.
• Cultural inclusivity and multilingual worship to reflect the diversity of our congregation.