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…
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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…
In his book Killing Giants, Pulling Thorns, Chuck Swindoll illustrates the giant of lust through the tragic life of Samson, describing him as “a he-man with a she-weakness”. He goes on to say, “Several things that illustrate his lustful bent may be observed from the record of his life in the Book of Judges: The…
Dear friends, Coronavirus hysteria is not only affecting Wuhan, China but it now is in many countries of the world. When it will end is unknown except to the Creator of every living thing. There is another virus that destroys more people, families and cultures than the coronavirus – it is the “anger-virus” along with…
Dear friends, Acquitted? I think you probably know what it means from a definition standpoint: To relieve from a charge of fault or crime; declare not guilty To release or discharge (a person) from an obligation. To settle or satisfy (a debt, obligation, claim, etc.). To free or clear (oneself) But what about “acquit” from…