We all suffer in different ways — physically, financially, emotionally, relationally, spiritually, etc. How should we respond? How do we respond to these trials? James 1:2-4 gives us some guidance. “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is […]
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Announcements 09.23.24
MEMBERSHIP CLASS – 10.06.2024 Your next opportunity to become a VJF member will be 10.06. The class is held immediately after the 2nd service. A light lunch will be served. Membership Application forms are available at the Welcome Center. Please turn in your completed form to the Church Office asap. MEMORIAL SERVICE for MIKE MASON will be […]
“Revival”
I have been sharing several studies with the men on Thursday mornings on “Revival” and I feel like I should do at least one meditation on that subject for my readers. I am very concerned about the American churches. There are a couple of books that I wish everyone would read. One is “Shepherds for […]
Announcement 09.16.24
ANGELS SERIES CONTINUES This coming Sunday (09.22) Pastor Leonard will continue his series on angels. The Bible says that “they are ministering spirits” sent to assist us as we serve the Lord and face different challenges. MOVIE NIGHT – Friday, September 20th at 6 PM. We will be showing “The Way Home.” Come, invite your friends, […]
“Who Is Really In Control?”
Our God is sovereign over all creation. He wants everyone and everything to submit willfully and joyfully to His rule. But whether they do or not, He is still their ruler. We desperately need a vision of the Lord, like Isaiah had. We read in Isaiah 6:1 how the prophet went to the temple to […]
Announcements 09.09.24
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Our ACM will be THIS Sunday, 09.15.24. There will be ONE SERVICE at 10 AM. 20 minutes after the service, our annual business meeting will begin. We want VJF members and regular attendees to be present for both the service AND the meeting. We will elect church leadership for the next two years and […]
Announcements 09.03.24
September 3, Tuesday 11:15 AM Missions Board Meeting 2:00 PM JoyBells practice September 4, Wednesday 9:45/10:00 AM Women’s Bible Study with Meet & Greet September 5, Thursday 6:00 AM – Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study – Continuing the study on “Revival.” The Church needs to seek a mighty outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The cost […]
“Final Edition of Biblical Values”
I hope this series of meditations on Biblical values has enriched your lives. I have been refreshed in preparing them. A. We need to practice honesty at all times. The Apostle Paul, in Ephesians 4:15 TLB wrote – “We will lovingly follow the truth at all times—speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly—and so become more and more in […]
“More Biblical Values”
If we are Christians, certain Biblical values should set us apart from the world. A. Respect. Good relationships depend upon respect. In Exodus 20 we have the Ten Commandments. In verse 12, we read “Honor (respect) your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the LORD your God […]
Announcements 08.19.24
August 21, Wednesday – 9:45/10:00 AM Women’s Bible Study August 22, Thursday – 6:00 AM – Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study 7:15 AM – Deacons Meeting 11:00 AM – All-Church Prayer Time August 25, Sunday – 8:45 AM Bible Alive Classes 10:00 AM Church Service NOTE: ONE SERVICE THIS DAY AUGUST – MISSIONS EMPHASIS MONTH August is an […]
