By STAFF WRITER, Nassau Guardian

The members of Living Waters Kingdom Ministries are gearing up to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the ministry under the leadership of Apostle Raymond "Rhema" Wells who they say God called and commissioned to give "life through the word of God".

After hearing the call to establish a work unto the Lord, Wells, who at that time was an assistant pastor at Pentecostal Church of Faith in God, Bell Road, Montell Heights, his father Bishop Dean Wells' church, stepped out in faith to build the lives of God's people.

It was an initial group of 21 exuberant young people that gathered for a time of prayer and fasting at the home of Wells in Garden Hills, to seek further guidance and direction. On May 17, 1988, Living Waters Kingdom Ministries held its first and second services at the Crystal Palace Hotel's Luther and Cat Island meeting rooms. The ministry relocated to the Sunshine Shopping Plaza on Blue Hill Road, on May 31, 1998, and within a year-and-a-half, the membership grew to 94, exclusive of children. Today, it's more than 500.

When Apostle Wells received the directive to move from their former location, many areas were of interest. The one that captured their attention was Warren Street. They purchased the property in Nov. 2003, and dedicated it to the Lord in December of that same year. It was in Jan., 2004, when the family of Living Waters Kingdom Ministries pooled their resources and began construction of a multi-million dollar building. Through times of dismay and joy, the roof was completed.

In May of 2005, additional financing was sought from a local financial institution to complete the work.

It was the drive of the leadership and members, unified, to complete the project that brought them to the opening and dedication of their new home on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005.

Throughout the years, the ministry has experienced tremendous growth, in particular the birth of Fountain of Life Kingdom Ministries, Rock Sound, Eleuthera in Aug. 2001.

This ministry is also in the final stages of their building project under the leadership of Pastor Stephen Munroe.