WHAT BAPTISM IS ALL ABOUT
Baptism gets its importance from Christ’s death in our place, His burial, and His triumph over death. Through baptism, a person publicly declares that they are a follower of Jesus and want to serve Him wholeheartedly. Interested in expressing your faith through baptism? Pick up an application from the information table in the foyer and return it to the church office.
END OF YEAR GIVING
First, THANK YOU for your faithful giving throughout 2025. Your regular giving to VJF and to missions has reflected God’s generosity and enabled us to do so much for His glory. Often, at the end of the year, people like to give extra, usually to improve their tax situation. Whatever the reason, if you feel prompted to give an end-of-year gift, we will put it to good use.
NEW DATE! CHRISTMAS DECOR TAKE DOWN!
Friday, January 9, at 9:00 AM – Many hands will make light work of putting away our Christmas decorations.
CHURCH OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS
Our church office will be closed on Thursday, January 1st, to allow our staff to celebrate with their loved ones. Because New Year’s falls on Thursday, there will be NO Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study and NO All-Church Prayer. All ministries resume the week of January 5, 2026.
PL’s BOOK GIVEAWAY!
Pastor Leonard has a vast collection of books that are excellent reads – some short, others long, but all relevant and engaging. He is selecting a few to keep and take home. The rest will be left in the bookcases for a brief time. Starting Monday, January 5, through Friday, January 16, feel free to come by the church office and help yourself. Our prayer is that you will be blessed and drawn closer to God’s heart as you read.
‘GOING FORWARD’ PRAYER VIGIL
We want to start 2026 by asking the Lord Jesus to guide all our decisions and dreams going forward. To sign up for our GOING FORWARD Prayer Vigil, use the QR Code to take you directly to the online sign-up. You may also sign up at the table outside the church office. If you have questions about the prayer vigil, contact Roy Donald.
Prayer keeps our hearts focused and firm when life changes. Prayer reminds us that God goes ahead of us as we enter a New Year – personally and as a church family. We can begin the New Year and the new season of ministry in peace and confidence.
