Dear Brothers and Sisters in my Forever Family, This week in our “Family Matters” series, we’re talking about gender (gulp), which we know is a controversial and painful subject in today’s culture. When one of my kids asked me what this Sunday’s message was about, and I said, “gender,” she winced visibly. I knew what…
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Hey yo, come in! I’m stoked you dropped by. You gotta see this old photo album I found in the garage. Yeah, sit down here, next to me. Hmm…I gotta remind myself where these shots were taken. Oh, Dude, I remember now, this was from one of our Stelling Family Gatherings on Zoom during the…
But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 1 Cor 15:20 December 13, 1977 is a day the residents of Evansville, Indiana will never forget. A new book, “We Will Rise: A True Story of Tragedy and Resurrection in the American Heartland,” recounts the plane…
Back in October I hurt my knee. Yes, I probably deserved it, playing ultimate frisbee with a bunch of 20 year olds on the beach at our daughter’s pre-wedding party. I thought I could shake it off but after several months of pain I had to get an x-ray. Unfortunately it was inconclusive so an…
Dear Beloved of Valley Church, By now the reality of our current world situation is beginning to sink in. A couple of times I’ve thought, “Is this just a dream, or is this really happening?” Yes, it’s really happening and we’re coming to grips with what life looks like in our new reality. And while…
Dear Family, I just wanted to send you a quick note about Sunday. As we virtually gather to worship together again, I’d like you to each prepare your own communion elements in preparation. I think this is a great opportunity for us to practice preparing for worship and meditating on His word to honor God. …
March 20, 2020 Dear Valley Church friends and family, Like you, I’m working from home instead of going into the office and it seems strange. While it’s hard to believe we’re living out a unique moment of world history, day to day living goes on. We’re all trying to figure out work and school and…
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.” –Eph 6:10 Dear Valley Church Family, As you know, the coronavirus is a serious concern for our church family and community. By now you’ve probably seen the news and heard the various reports. Just this morning County officials announced a new ban…
Dear Valley Church Family, Please don’t forget that Daylight Saving Time starts at 2:00 AM. I saw this cartoon recently and it relates to our message tomorrow on Matthew 5:33-37. The caption reads: “I’ll be the first to admit—under oath, subpoenaed, and with the threat of prosecution—that I was wrong.” Doumer and John will lead…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Steve Meyer better watch his back. If you haven’t met him, he’s one of our deacons and he leads our Alpha Ministry. He’s known for his humor and always kicks off the evening with a hilarious monologue. However, there’s a NEW KID IN TOWN, Aidan Wu. This kid is F-U-N-N-Y! Here…