Lighthouse Baptist Church

Waterbury,  Connecticut

Pastor Gil Tartaglino

Lighthouse Baptist Church is my home church.  It is where my family attends and where my tithe and our faith promise missions giving is placed.  I am their ministry and under the full authority of the church.

Youth Rally

I always look forward to being with young people, especially the youth of Lighthouse Baptist Church.  The Lord was gracious to us when He brought Brother John Lafreniere to be our Assistant, Youth and Music Pastor. 

I have seen the Young People of the Church respond so well to the teachings of the Lord under Brother John's ministry.  His faith, vision and undying enthusiasm is contagious!! 

The church house was full of excitement as scores of young people filled the pews for an afternoon of activities, food and two preaching services.
One after another they filed by the altar to give verbal testimony of God’s ownership of their life.

Revival

My pastor, Gil Tartaglino, asked me to take the pulpit for a week long Revival Meeting.  Pastor and I prayed many a time for these services.  Others joined us privately and in  home prayer meetings

Pastor Tartaglino and our Assistant Pastor, John Lafreniere were really great to work with.   Our minds seemed to be in one accord and our hearts were bonded in the burden we both shared.

Brother Lafreniere did an OUTSTANDING job with the choir, special music and the Friday night youth emphasis service.

I felt real liberty of the Holy Spirit working with them throughout the week.   There was unity in the Spirit.

And the fire upon the altar shall be burning in it; it shall not be put out . . .The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out.  Lev 6:13

There is nothing that can ever replace the old time preaching of a Heaven that's sweet, a Hell that's hot, and a God that forgives and restores.  In these days of water downed convictions, flimsy pulpits and men pleasers it's good to know that there are those who are willing to "Get On the Firing Line for God"

At each invitation the call of the Holy Spirit was heard.  Broken and saddened hearts found renewed joy as the Word of God met their need.   Others found the forgiveness of God and assurance of salvation.  There was also a new appreciation for salvation leading to a termination to stay true to the Christian life.

The first meeting began with two Sunday Morning Evangelistic Services.  Sunday night the tone was set for the working of God. I preached and the Lord just seemed to pour out His Spirit as a prelude to what he would do each night of the meetings.  Scores of God's people filled the altar and isles before any singing of an invitation hymn.  It was the Lord breaking up "the fallow" ground of our hearts.  Wood was brought to the altar to be consumed by the Holy Spirit.  The fires of revival began. During the days to come there was a consciences of God's hand upon us and a sensitivity to the bidding of the Holy Spirit.  Each service seemed to see God's touching and retouching lives over and over.  Several professed the Lord during the week amid Christians having a personal revival in their hearts and souls.

The music was the best I have heard in a very long time. The choir was exceptional and the specials were way beyond the ordinary. It was so evident the choir, the ladies special, the men's special, the youth special music and others, were sung from the heart and soul of God's people. It was not just good music, it was soul-stirring music.
My head still rings with "My God is Real" -- "Sheltered in the Arms of God" -- "I Am on the Winning Side" -- "Just One More Soul"-- "The Old Account was Settled Long Ago " at which time scores of God' people gave public testimony of when their account was settled at Calvary.  Not to mention the very large group of young people singing "Hold up the Light" -- no question about it "God is so Wonderful"

Missions is a very large part of the ministry of Lighthouse Baptist church.   I have a special privilege to not only to be a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church but also a missionary sent out to Preach the Gospel from the church.

Lest we forget the true mission of being a Christian ... we are reminded as we exit.