I recently wrote a family Christmas letter and when it came time to share “news” about myself I wrote these words: “I am enjoying the best year of my life!” I knew exactly why I wrote that phrase. I was having the best year of my life because I was enjoying my life with Pam, my life […]
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Announcements 12.28.22
1. Jubilee Year-End Schedule: January 1st ONE service at 10 AM, Pastor Leonard will be giving a message about “Not Accepting Cheap Imitations.” The reference will be Galatians 1:1-10 There will be NO Bible Alive Classes. Classes will resume on January 8th. 2. Sunday, January 8th, it will be our privilege to have World Partners’ missionaries Joshua and Missy […]
“A New Year’s Thought”
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 […]
