Art of Attraction ~ Sermon Outline

I know we covered a lot of material on Sunday and there were parts that needed to be cut because of time. Here is a link to a PDF file of the outline if you wish to look it over. Link HERE.

Mitchell & Ashley Delashmutt

Congratulations to Mitchell & Ashley (DeLuca) Delashmutt as they begin their lives together as husband and wife. Praying for them as they build their home on Christ. Click on the picture to enlarge it. 

Jordan & Emily Lowery!

Please pray for Jordan & Emily (Shoemaker) Lowery as they begin their new life together seeking to build it on Christ. Honeymoon and then school starts!

Congratulations to Tyler & Courtney (Crampton) Hebert

We pray God's very best for Tyler & Courtney as they start their journey together as husband and wife!

Celebration of Life Service for Howard Foltz ~ 4/19/2015

Some things that Howard enjoyed

Great "Thank You" to the church family for your support for Cheryl and Kelli Foltz for the Celebration of Life Service for Howard. The time spent remembering his life was truly a great time together as well as singing the hymns of hope: "Amazing Grace" & "It is Well." Thanks for those who provided the special music. A neat time followed of sharing together over food. 

2013 Brighten the Night

Want to thank Patrick & Sheena Angle and Company (that's "ya'll who helped") for a job well done! In spite of the rain, there was a good turn out and interaction with folks in the community. In fact, the date confusion did allow for some more extended conversations with some folks.

Lots of hot dogs, popcorn, and candy served. Bounce house was great attraction. Thanks to the Praise Team for "extending their practice." I heard a few folks say, "Oh, they have a Praise Band" and as a result sat down to listen and observe. I'm am told that there were a number of others who stuck their heads in to listen and observe the Praise Team.

Even though the rain situation was on and off, we were able to make contacts with our community (and some from across town). Please pray for the effectiveness of tracts that were handed out as well as personal invitations to attend Valley Grace if not involved in a current church home.

Well Done, Church!

2013.09.13 ~ Reflections

2013.09.07 Weekend: Had the privilege to officiate the wedding for Spencer Draper and Ashton Conley in Kendallville, Indiana on September 7, 2013. There were approximately 40 Valley Grace folks who made the trip to support Spencer and Ashton as they committed themselves before God as husband and wife. It was really encouraging to hear the "toasts" which were made by the bridal party to both Spencer and Ashton as to the impact that they had made for Christ, even at a young age. Lots of enjoyable memories!

2013.09.11 Mid-week Ministry launch : great night of full Mid-week ministries. Started with another excellent fellowship meal, followed by AWANA, Girls of Grace, JV & Varsity Boys, and Bible Institute. Thanks to all who ministered and helped to make it effective. Had some new folks attending the ministries as well.