We are an Apostolic Church based in the Antelope Valley of Palmdale, California. We are located at 924 E Ave Q-5, Palmdale, CA 93550.
Church phone- 661-274-9487
Tuesday: Early Morning Prayer Conference line:
Weds. Bible Study: 6:00-7:30 pm
Christian Education/Sunday school at 9:15am.
Sunday Worship Service: 11-12:30
Meet Bishop Jeryl Ross and Elect Lady Alice Ross
Our church continues to strive to be a loving, genuine, caring family oriented church. For 35 consecutive and uninterrupted years, the church doors have remained open for service. Serving the needs of the community, we have often times heard the visitors say they could feel our love, concern and compassion.
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word of life palmdale california apostolic church
Jeryl Ross
For 35 years, Bishop Jeryl Ross has served as the Senior Pastor and Founder at Word of Life Outreach Ministries in the city of Palmdale, California. The union he has shared with elect Lady Alice Ross for the past 50 years have brought four beautiful daughters, son in laws, and 5 handsome grandsons. Endeavoring to do the will of God, Bishop Ross is “The” beacon of the Antelope Valley. His mantra remains to be “Meeting the needs of the total man, Mind, Body, and Spirit”.
meet the wonderful staff at word of life
Bishop
Alice Ross
Elect Lady Alice Ross, is called to show love to the body of Christ, and support her husband in family and ministry. Having the characteristics of an exemplary Proverbs 31 women, Lady Ross has served in many areas of the ministry from Christian Education, to Women’s Groups, to Administrative Services, but her legacy and passion rest in leading all souls to Christ.
elect lady
Frances Merrit
The “Beloved” Associate Pastor Frances Merritt is a pillar of the ministry at Word of Life. Her unwavering faith in the capable power of God qualifies her to be an inspiration to everyone she meets. Pastor Merritt lives in the wisdom of the Psalms and the Proverbs and aspires to pass on her wealth of knowledge in every conversation, word or deed.
associate pastor
Milton Mitchell
Word of Life is blessed to have the devoted (Kansas City Chiefs fanatic) Associate Pastor Milton Mitchell. Our associate Pastor effortlessly supports Suffragan Bishop Ross. Pastor Mitchell has compassion for people that is easily seen as he ensures the request of the Pastor are meet. Thank you, Pastor Mitchell, for making accessible our house of worship.
associate pastor
Felisia Ross
Associate Pastor Felisia Ross is our newest Associate Pastor, who also serves God’s people with love and understanding. Affectionately known as “Pastor Felisia “, she works with “whatever her hands find to do. Pastor Felisia also enjoys preaching the Word of God and working with souls at the alter doing intercessory prayer and deliverance.
associate pastor
Karen Mitchell
Karen Mitchell is our Senior Altar worker. Her sweet demeanor, is second only to her fiery disposition for the Lord, her beautifully orchestrated preached messages of hope and encouragement always increase your faith in the Lord. If you are in the need of prayer Minister Karen will see to it that your petition is heard, and God will see about you.
senior altar worker
Erwin Bryant
The One and Only maestro himself Erwin Bryant returns his musical talents back to the Lord as head deacon and musician. Prepare to enter the “Holy of Holy’s accompanied by his God given musical talents. Deacon Bryant can be found in and around the House of the Lord any day of the week routinely attending to the sanctuary, even teaching Christian Education.
lead deacon and musician
Arnetta Grays
A warm smile and a friendly hello await everyone as Sis Arnetta Grays is always delighted to greet parishioners entering the sanctuary at the hour of worship.
head usher
"Bishop Ross, an annointed man of God, with the heart and mind for God's people."
"The Ross family are top notch servants of God. Always have a blessed time when we visit."
jess w.
christina i.
The scriptures say…..
"Go ye therefore into ALL NATIONS"
Time is short and we must reach the world!
Proverbs 18:16
The Lord has done just that. Word of Life has established and maintained a “Good name” in the Antelope Valley, having a good working relationship with many city officials, developing personal relationships with the common goal of serving our community. Such service to the community came through programs such as collaboration with Southern California Edison that provided monetary assistance. In the neighborhood he is known as “Pastor Ross” or just “Rev.”, but God has given him favor in and amongst the people. The council of our Pastor naturally and spiritually is sought after throughout the greater Antelope Valley area.
"A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. "
our story
The church was founded thirty-five years ago on Sunday February 4, 1989. Our Pastor, Elder Jeryl Ross was installed by the late Bishop, Robert W. McMurray, as Pastor of Word of Life Apostolic Church. (“A Beacon in the Antelope Valley”) and so began the mission to meet the needs of the total man, body, soul and spirit. Our first Lady reminds us to never despise the days of small things and the only small thing about Sixth Street, where we started, was the size of our sanctuary. Our worship was authentic, the power of God filled the house, and many people came to know Christ. In the beginning we learned how to effectively minister with excellence; we honored Seniors, Veterans and other well deserving members of “Our Community,"
There are active ministries functioning today that were birthed on Sixth Street such as Christian Education, Music Ministry, Women’s Ministry, and the Youth Department. We were blessed to have, bible bowls, fashion shows, foreign missions projects, teen conventions, as well as highly anointed preachings and revivals.
These thirty-five years have taught us through the Leading of the Lord and the guidance of our Pastor that with the help of the Lord we can continue to grow, and go from “Faith to Faith” and “Glory to Glory”.
Our Beliefs
- Word of Life Outreach Ministries, Inc. is an Apostolic Pentecostal Church
- We believe in water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins Acts 2:38
- We believe in baptism of the Holy Ghost with the initial sign of speaking in other tongues
- We believe Jesus Christ is coming for those who have prepared themselves for his coming, which is the rapture.
- We believe the bible is the inspired infallible word of God, both the old and new testament
Outreach
- Christian Education for all ages
- Facebook, E-members
- 5:00 a.m. Tuesday morning early prayer via conference call-in
- Annual Walk-A-Thon for the prevention of Domestic Violence
- Occasional Family fun gathering at the park
- Thanksgiving turkey give-a-ways
- Weekly food give-a-ways
- Community outreach via Christmas give-a-ways, fall festival, vacation bible school
- College Scholarships
- Women’s Retreats
- Field trips for youth
- Field trips for Seniors
- Revivals, Teen Conventions
