5 /5 tim nixon: There are simply not enough words available for me to describe exactly how much of an impact First City Church has made on my life. The members of First City Church are absolutely the most kind hearted nonjudgmental people I have ever seen assembled at the same church. They truly embody what it means to be the hands and feet of Christ and to reach out to every soul possible with the gospel. And I do mean every soul possible. It isnt just some people that act right, dress a certain way, read the right version of the Bible, have a career that makes a ton of money, etc. Its everyone. This church actively and intentionally works to help the homeless community in Pensacola, provides a ministry to help foster parents in a 3 county area, provides another program to work in and with households that are at risk of having children taken away to get their lives together and preserve the family unit in America, etc. I could go on for days about the positive things First City Church provides for the community, but arguably the most impactful story I have is my story. Ive been a praise and worship musician for the better part of 2 decades. A little over 3 years ago I got a phone call from the current interim music minister at First City Church asking if I would be interested in coming over to play lead guitar for them. I agreed to give it a shot and the rest has been history for me. Except God led me to a church that was unlike any other church I had ever attended. This church body proved over and over again exactly how much they really do run directly after the heart of God. Through all of my faults and failures both public and private there has never been a single ounce of judgment or condemnation from a single soul at this church. Just people that are waiting and willing to be the listening ear, crying shoulder, prayer warrior, and if asked a well of wise advice. When I got to first city Church 3 years ago I was ready to throw in the towel on organized religion as a whole, but this church has gone so far out of its way for me that it has restored my faith in humanity as well as my faith in what a body of believers can accomplish when they are focused on God and driven to be Gods hands and feet. If you are looking for a church home I encourage you to join us at 1301 east Gadsden st Pensacola Florida at 10am every Sunday morning for service.
Thank you for reading,
Tim Nixon.
