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For the year 2021 we have chosen to focus on innovation as we pursue our essentials to make disciples. Our simple working definition of innovation is Trying Something New. We chose that term considering what we are facing with COVID-19. The author, Mick Murray, explains it this way: "Trying to lead an organization in this increasing VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ...
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In my devotional time this morning I was in 1 Kings 13 where we read the story of a prophet who was commanded by the word of the LORD to not eat or drink on his journey. An old prophet lies to him and tells him that the LORD Lord spoke to him also and it was okay for the younger prophet to come to his house and eat and drink. As they were sitting at the table eating and dr...
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Dear wvBc Family, After seeking the LORD through His Word and prayer, we are very excited to announce that the Elder team has decided that it is time for us to gather together again to celebrate what the LORD is doing in and through our body. Hebrews 10:24-25 says, "24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet togethe...
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Dear wvBc Family, We wanted to let you know that we will not be gathering corporately at the Grand Ave. property on both July 12th and July 19th as was previously planned. We did not take this decision lightly knowing how much we all want to gather together again and knowing how much Scripture mandates our gathering (Hebrews 3:13, 10:24-25) as we're able. But, given the...
Keep Reading Most of you have probably heard that Arizona is now under what has been called by other states a "Shelter in Place" order. TheArizonaversionis called "Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected" Executive Order and was signed by Governor Ducey earlier today. This is not surprising for most of us since the schools were formally closed for the rest of the school year earlier to...
Keep Reading Dear wvBc Family Sure pray you had a great Sunday! We are very pleased to share with you that we're going to have our very first wvBc webinar. We'll open the webinar tomorrow evening (Monday March 30th) at 6:30PM. We won't start until 7:00PM which will give us a few minutes to help others get on board. Access is relatively simple:(1) download the free Zoom app to your ph...
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Good Morning wvBc Family! It's kind of wild not formally being together for two weeks in a row. We are working hard to creatively keep us connected. More about that this afternoon. A few weeks ago we talked about Ephesians 5:15-16 and "making the most of our time": "Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise,making the most of your time, because th...
Keep ReadingDear wvBc Family, Please know, we are praying for God's encouragement, His comfort, His challenge, His courage, His grace, His very presence for you and yours! First some brief wvBc family updates: We've posted the latestChildren's Challengeon the website (Thank you Maria):https://www.wvbconline.org/at-home-projects We've posted updates from Cliff Neff about I-HE...
Keep ReadingDear wvBc Family,Below is a picture of Tim McColley and his family(with permission). As we reported yesterday,Timtested positive for the COVID-19 virus on Sunday.Wespoke with him earlier this morning and he is doing much betterand feels like he's on the downhill side of this. At this point he believes he's got everything he needs but will let us know if that changes. He sh...
Keep ReadingDear wvBc Family, Just a few hours ago we were informed by one of our members that he has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Immediately after receiving that information the Elders held an emergency video conference meeting and unanimously agreed that effective immediately we are formally suspending any and allin personWest Valley Bible Church activities regardless o...
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