The day of celebrating Jesus’ birthday is now a few days past; but, the joy of celebrating Christ in our hearts continues now, more than ever. As we face a world that is getting darker and darker, let us take a moment and be reminded of the LIGHT. His promises are what we have to […]
Announcements 12.20.22
1. Jubilee Year-End Schedule: December 24th, 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Service December 25th – ONE service at 10 AM, NO Bible Alive Classes January 1st – ONE service at 10 AM, NO Bible Alive Classes 2. Church Membership – We have been blessed this year with some wonderful new members. As we begin the new year, […]
“Worship”
In Psalm 22:3 (KJV) we read “But Thou art Holy, O Thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.” In the NLT, it puts it like this – “You are the Holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.” The word inhabits and the word enthroned in no way suggest that God is only present when people […]
Announcements 12.13.22
1. Great news – in two months, since Hurricane Ian, the Samaritan’s Purse teams have worked to help restore over 2,000 houses and have also seen over 400 people accept Jesus as their LORD and Savior. Praise the LORD! 2. A great all-church Christmas Dinner will take place this Friday evening at 6 PM with the Evidence Quartet as […]
“Persevering to the End”
There are some supposed Christian leaders who teach that it is always God’s will for His children to be free from physical pain, emotional struggles, and spiritual battles. I do not know where in the Bible they can draw this conclusion. Paul had what he called a thorn in the flesh. Three times he asked […]
Announcements 12.06.22
1. This Sunday the VJF Choir will present “It’s Still the Greatest Story Ever Told.” Pastor Leonard will bring a short message on “Why Jesus Came.” We ask that you be much in prayer for the health and strength of all our people. Be sure to invite family and friends. 2. Be sure to sign up for […]
“God Chooses Us”
All the way through the Bible, we find God choosing specific individuals for specific assignments, according to His own divine purposes. Let’s consider Saul of Tarsus, who for some time did not believe that Jesus was God, the Savior of mankind. · He persecuted those who followed Christ. · He was fanatical in his views about Christ. […]
Announcements 11.29.22
1. Women’s Bible Study will resume this Wednesday (10 AM) followed by bell choir practice, at noon. We will have available the next study book, “Engaging God’s Word” (a study in Hebrews) tomorrow, 11/30. Cost: $15 2. Calling all Men … Come for food and fellowship on Thursday mornings at 6 AM. A delicious breakfast + song and […]
“Give Thanks”
From the moment the Apostle Paul understood the mystery of God’s redeeming love, he accounted his former gain as loss; his former supposed wisdom no better than folly, and he determined to know nothing, to depend on nothing, to glory in nothing but Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. In 1 Chronicles 16:8-13, we have David’s […]
Announcements 11.22.22
1. Many thanks to my Jubilee Family for making my birthday such a special event. You really know how to throw a party and bless people. I love you. Pastor Leonard. 2. I pray that all of you will have a wonderful Thanksgiving. There is a lot of darkness in the land, but we as Christians have […]
