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 […]
“Wednesday’s Word”
The following article, authored by Paul Tripp, is from his weekly devotional of 11/9/22, the day after the mid-term elections. “Tuesday, November 8, was Election Day (in the United States). This devotional was written and scheduled before any votes were cast or election results were announced. It is not a commentary on any political system, […]
Announcements 11.15.22
1. Many thanks to all of you who made our wedding such a special time for us. Your prayers, love, encouragement, cards, and special gifts have given us memories that will last us a lifetime. We love you. Leonard and Lesley. 2. Special Services – Monday, we had a memorial service for John Allen. This Friday, at […]
“Are You Thirsty?”
In Matthew 5:6 NLT we read, “God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.” In John 7:37-38 we read, “Jesus stood and cried out, saying, ‘If anyone is thirsty, let him/her keep coming to Me and (let him/her keep drinking). He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, […]
