Sunday Worship (Page 23)
Every once in a while, we get to see God’s incredible timing. As you know we’ve been praying and fasting our way through the book of Joel as a church. This week we turned a corner to the themes of “restore” and “return”. We read about God’s gracious blessings on His peple after a time…
Valley Church Family, We are in the midst of a wonderful series on Family Matters. In the last few weeks, we have been reflecting on God’s design for husbands and wives in marriage. We live in an exceedingly permissive culture in which threats to a Godly marriage are numerous, so in my sermon this week…
Psalm 13 starts out, “How long, O lord?” Some of us are asking that same question… How long will the Shelter in Place (SIP) rule be in place? How long until I can go back to work again? How long until my kids can safely hug their grandparents again? How long until we can gather…
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. …
“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 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…
Dear friends, So, what does a “real” Jesus’ follower look like? How can you know if someone is the “real” deal? ☺ Can you spot a real believer by knowing their political affiliation? ☺ Can you identify a child of God based on how they vote on political and social issues? ☺ If they have…
Hello friends! If you are like me, you probably don’t go too far through the day without having some kind of a conflict. It may be minor or major; maybe it’s your fault and maybe it isn’t, but either way, you end up at odds with another person. The dictionary describes conflict as “to be…