March 12, 2020
by Shay Thomason
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Pastoral Word
Long lines at our local stores, a never ending news cycle of updates, and widespread fear have entered our world in the form of a viral infection called coronavirus. Educators, athletic organizations, and government officials are already canceling events and large gatherings of people to stop and minimize the spread of this virus. But the question remains, how should Chris...
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January 12, 2020
by Blake Boys
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Pastoral Word
It is our joy to announce the newest pastor to be added to our pastoral staff, Matt Thibault. Matt and his wife, Trina, have two children, Adelyn (3) and James (2), and are expecting their third soon. The Thibault family will be moving to Kingsburg the week of March 15–20, where he will assume the role of Pastor of Discipleship at Grace Church of the Valley. They look fo...
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December 22, 2017
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Deacon nomination process ...
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December 22, 2017
by Grace Church of the Valley
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Pastoral Word by Charlie Fernandez
As we approach Thanksgiving and Christmas, we should begin thinking about how we will engage in Gospel conversations with strangers, friends, and family. This time of the year offers an increase of opportunities due to the meaning behind these holidays. The following are three reminders that will help you be a good steward of the opportu...
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December 22, 2017
by Blake Boys
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Pastoral Word
| Tags: christmas, messiah, Tripp
Pastoral Word by Blake Boys
"When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: 'Death is swallowed up in victory.' 'O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?'The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory thro...
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April 21, 2017
by Blake Boys
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Pastoral Word
| Tags: worship, GCVMusic, Music, Sing
Music plays a vital part in the worship and body life here at Grace Church of the Valley. More than just singing the most popular Christian songs or the best catchy tunes out there, we seek to use music that helps people sing biblical truth and here's why.
We sing because we want to respond to who God is and what he has done. The best way to do that is to find songs tha...
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November 14, 2016
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Pastoral Word
| Tags: 13, government, America, Scripture
Tuesday night brought a turbulent, disturbing, and ugly election season to an end. Besides the incredibly controversial presidential election, numerous local elections and state and federal propositions were also decided. Trump was a shocking winner, California legalized marijuana, Colorado legalized assisted suicide, and in it all God continues to rule supreme. As David P...
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May 19, 2015
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“I love to tell the story of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love. I love to tell the story, because I know ’tis true; It satisfies my longings as nothing else can do.
I love to tell the story, ’twill be my theme in glory, To tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love.
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April 13, 2015
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Pastoral Word
From despair to hope, defeat to victory, death to life, Easter is celebration. The resurrection is so central to Christianity that without it there isn’t any Gospel to believe. With it, Christians are of all people most joyful and hopeful. But the resurrection isn’t just central to the Gospel, it’s also a key component of the glory of God. God, and God alone, gives l...
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March 16, 2015
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History
The Spanish Ministry has more history than the two-and-a-half years Josie and I have been here. From the beginning, outreach to Hispanics in this valley has been an integral part of the plan. Our core purpose to exalt the Savior, equip the saints, and extend the Kingdom includes proclaiming the Gospel to all peoples around us. Spanish speakers make up the majori...
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