We had a milestone morning at church on Sunday! We gathered together for part 2 of our Vision Sundays mini-series where we’ve been talking about the future, sharing the new vision, and praying for what’s to come. Yesterday Pastors Eric and Alexa shared our updated mission, vision, and cultural values for VFC and we can’t wait to see what God does in this new season!

Last week, Pastor Eric brought the word and reminded us of our purpose as a church and our role as believers to be the hands and feet of the body of Christ. In Houston, We Have a Problem, we were encouraged to be a rescue team, be image-bearers, and be a family as we study the concepts of evangelism, discipleship, and community.

This week, Pastors Eric and Alexa share all the details on what’s to come this year and the dreams for the next 7 years in Looking in the Same Direction. After building the framework last week for where we are and where our world is at as well as talking about the direction we can head in as a chu...

March is here! As we launch into spring, we’re spending the next two weeks covering Vision Sundays where Pastors Eric and Alexa Jones talk about the future, share the new vision, and pray for what’s to come. In Part 1 of our new mini series, Pastor Eric brought the word and reminded us of our purpose as a church and our role as believers to be the hands and feet of the body of Christ. 

In Houston, We Have a Problem, we’re encouraged to be a rescue team, be image-bearers, and be a family as we study the concepts of evangelism, discipleship, and community. As we turn the corner into a new season as a church, following the official ‘Baton Pass’, we’re continuing as a church to be led by vision, as we always have been. Over the next 2 weeks, we’re coming around the new vision and what that means for VFC moving forward. 

Vision is a God-given thing! Without it, it’s hard to proceed, to move, to conquer goals in our lives. In this new season at VFC, we will continue to be led by vision, wi...

We’re continuing on with Part 3 our February 2023 series, Strong + Courageous, where we're discovering what it means to live by faith, lead with strength, and lean on God in every situation.

In his message, Sun Stand Still, Pastor Eric shares an encouraging word with us as we study Scriptures from Joshua chapter 10. We are reminded that, with God, nothing is impossible (Luke 18:27) and we are discovering practical ways to live ‘Sun Stand Still’ lives, just like Joshua did in the Old Testament. 

In the first two weeks of Strong + Courageous (Into Faith We Go and Promise Lands + Problem Lands) we followed Joshua as he began his faith adventure to lead the Israelite nation into the long-awaited Promise Lands following the death of Moses. This week, we’re picking up right where we left off last week in the book of Joshua and diving into an incredible story where we see Joshua align His will to God’s and miraculous events happen because of his integrity, his faith, and his audacity in pra...

We’re back with Part 2 of our February series, Strong + Courageous, where we're discovering what it means to live by faith, lead with strength, and lean on God in every situation. This week, we continued studying the book of Joshua and explored the many problems of the Promise Land, along with Joshua’s response to each of the unexpected challenges he faced as he and the Israelites entered Canaan. 

Pastor Eric shares some of the many problems Joshua faces upon entering the Promise Land and the 3 noteworthy choices he makes in response. We’re encouraged to follow Joshua’s example and choose position over pressure, obedience over opposition, and trust over treasure as we pursue God’s will for our lives and journey through our own faith adventures! 

If you weren’t with us for Part 1 of our series, be sure to watch the replay. As a quick refresher, we covered chapter 1 of Joshua last week and we discovered how all of us–no matter where we’re at or where God’s calling us to go–we can all b...

We’re kicking off our brand new February series, Strong + Courageous, with an encouraging message from Pastor Eric. Throughout the month, we’re discovering what it means to live by faith, lead with strength, and lean on God in every situation. 

In his message, Into Faith We Go, Pastor Eric shares a word about promises that we can hold onto about the adventure of faith from the first chapter of Joshua. In Joshua 1:1-9, we’re reminded that God’s presence is enough, God’s power is sufficient, and God’s word is unfailing. It’s time to go take the land! And it’s going to be an amazing month as we continue studying the life of Joshua together. 

Not only is this passage our foundational scripture for Into Faith We Go, but it also highlights God’s direct, specific commission to Joshua following Moses’ death. The entire book of Joshua focuses on his life, his leadership, and his legacy, all under the direction of God’s direct influence. 

It’s important to note that before Joshua came onto th...

We have made it through The Exchange Zone and the baton has officially been passed from Founding Pastors Jeff + Beth Jones to Lead Pastors Eric + Alexa Jones! Yesterday was a beautifully significant day for our church as VFC has transitioned leadership from one generation to the next. God is good, the future is bright, and the best is yet to come! 

Psalm 145:4 (NIV) One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. 

During yesterday’s Commissioning Ceremony, Pastors Jeff + Beth commissioned our new Lead Pastors to the role that God has now placed them in. Pastors Eric + Alexa made vows and commitments to each other and to our church family that will honor God for years and years to come. Pastors Jeff + Beth shared declarations fulfilling their calling as Senior Pastors and transitioned their duties to the next generation of pastors at Valley Family Church. We are so excited for all that God has in store for our church community!

The Vows + Commitments 

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It’s the first Sunday of our changeover weekends at Valley Family Church and we’re thanking God for all He has done the past 32 years and also honoring our Founding Pastors, Jeff + Beth Jones, for their faithfulness to the Lord and our church! During our Legacy Service, Pastor Eric Jones shares a heart-warming message and encourages us to abide by God’s word by pausing the busyness of life to reflect and remember. 

We see throughout Scripture that God strongly emphasizes the practice of remembering and implores His people to do the same:

Hebrews 13:7 (NLT) Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.

Deuteronomy 32:7 (NKJV) Remember the days of old, Consider the years of many generations.

1 Chronicles 16:12 (NKJV) Remember His marvelous works which He has done, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth.

Psalm 143:5 (NIV) I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your wo...

We’re back with the 3rd and final part of our Upside Down Kingdom of God January series at VFC where we’re we’re studying principles like the first will be the last, the greatest will be the servant of all, if you want to reap you must sew, if you want to be exalted you must be humbled, and many more of the upside down teachings of Jesus. We’re discovering the differences between the world’s point of view and God’s viewpoint as we seek to pursue him fervently throughout 2023. 

In New Year, New Seeds, Pastor Eric shares an encouraging word all about the law of returns. He gives us 3 things to consider when it comes to our own sowing and reaping and encourages us to sow intentionally into 3 specific areas of our lives throughout the duration of this year. In the New Testament, Jesus tells us: 

Luke 6:38 (NKJV) “Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be ...

We’re back with Part 2 of our Upside Down Kingdom of God January series at VFC where we’re we’re studying principles like the first will be the last, the greatest will be the servant of all, if you want to reap you must sew, if you want to be exalted you must be humbled, and many more of the upside down teachings of Jesus. We’re discovering the differences between the world’s point of view and God’s viewpoint as we seek to pursue him fervently throughout 2023. 

In New Year, Free You we’re blessed with a message by Pastor Richard Pilger that’s all about forgiveness. We learn that forgiveness is free and forgiveness is also freedom.  We’re exploring teachings from Matthew 18:21-35 and discovering the differences between the values taught by Jesus in the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant and the ways of the world. Pastor Richard shares 2 key takeaways with us and reminds us that forgiveness is foundational to a thriving relationship with God. Let’s dive in! 

New Year, Free You

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Happy New Year! We’re kicking off the start of 2023 with a brand new series: The Upside Down Kingdom of God. Throughout this 3 part series, we’re studying principles like the first will be the last, the greatest will be the servant of all, if you want to reap you must sew, if you want to be exalted you must be humbled, and many more of the upside down teachings of Jesus. 

The Kingdom of God is the reality of God bringing about His will on Earth. – Pastor Jon Tyson

Pastor Alexa shares an encouraging message with us in New Year, Less You where we’re exploring Luke 22:20-30 and discovering how to be great in the eyes of the Lord as we learn from the teachings and behaviors of the original GOAT (Greatest of All Time)! She shares 2 key takeaways with us to help guide us into the new year and live out the charge God has for us. 

As we study The Upside Down Kingdom of God, we see that Jesus’ teachings are a reversal or flipping of religious norms and our culture’s value systems. Our worldl...