When is a church, your church?
Boy, there are a ton of ways to answer that question.
I used to say at one church in the middle of town, "if you ride your bike slowly in front of our church...we will be your church."
What I meant by that is, our church is open. If you ever need a church...we are here! Call us.
A little more practically a church becomes your church the moment you feel at home. You have been noticed and welcomed by those already there. The ministry and message of the church speak to you. You have found your church!
Formally, at VBC we have the Valley 101 class where a person learns about the vision and mission of our church and has the opportunity to become a member. If you haven't ever been part of a Valley 101, be on the look out for the next time it is offered.
But may I suggest to you that the strongest way to make Valley your church...is to find a place to serve.
Serving is so important because nearly everything that happens at VBC is through people serving. It is the key to both the ministry and message of our church.
Everything you encountered this Easter weekend...was because of Valley people serving together. (Ya'll did great!)
But serving also benefits you. It grows your own faith and walk with God as you serve Him. It builds and strengthens relationships as you serve on a team. And it makes Valley your church...not just someone else's church!
Over the next few weeks, I will be highlighting some of the places you can serve. Afterall, God wants to use you...in your church!
Your pastor
Tim
