Author: Greg Simon

Christ-follower, husband, dad, pastor

Resurrection Sunday Event 4-12-20

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Resurrection Sunday Event for April 12, 2020

The pastoral team shares memories. Have you taken time to remember the significance of Christ’s resurrection?

We humans are a forgetful lot. We forget birthdays, anniversaries, and important appointments. We even forget people. Is there really any wonder why Jesus Christ reinterpreted the Passover liturgy and instructed His followers practice Communion? 

“When He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take and eat. This is My body which is broken for you. Do this in remembrance of Me.” In the same manner He took the cup after He had supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” (1 Corinthians 11:24-25 MEV)

Communion is a table of remembrance. Christ Jesus wants us to remember His body and His blood, but what else should we remember?

HE IS RISEN! Christ is risen indeed!

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HE IS RISEN

by Pastor Greg Simon

JESUS LIVES! No matter what is going on around us, nothing can change what happened on Resurrection Sunday morning. The sadness of those mourning Jesus was transformed into joy as they witnessed the empty grave. Wonderful joy is ours—now and forever! Rejoice in the life of Jesus, and the new life that His death and resurrection made possible for us. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!

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April Letter to Church 2020

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DEAR VALLEY FELLOWSHIP FAMILY

Message from the Pastoral Team to Members and Friends of Valley Fellowship

Every one of us needs to connect daily with God and to focus daily on what is unchanging. Perhaps, it would be helpful to look in the mirror and speak to yourself. Say each of the following statements aloud so your own ears can hear it. “God cares about everything I am going through.” “God welcomes my prayer about anything.” “God responds out of His goodness.” “God’s purpose is better than my plan.” “God loves me.” “God will be with me through this crisis.”

God is close to you right now. The Message paraphrases Isaiah 43:1-2, “Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine. When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead end — Because I am God, your personal God, The Holy of Israel, your Savior.” Continue reading “April Letter to Church 2020” →

Worship Moment 4-8-20 Run Into His Presence

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WORSHIP MOMENT “Run Into His Presence”

Led by Kimmie Simon, ORU Worship Director

“Run freely into His presence; run freely into His grace!” Kimmie Simon is the youngest daughter of Pastor Greg and Patti Simon of Valley Fellowship Church in Huntsville, Alabama. Kimmie currently serves as the Worship Director for Oral Roberts University. This worship set was filmed inside the ORU Prayer Tower located in the middle of ORU’s campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

VFC Palm Sunday Event 4-5-20

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VFC PALM SUNDAY EVENT for APRIL 5, 2020

Announcements, Biblical teaching, and worship targeting Sunday morning, but you can watch anytime. After watching, hopefully you can also join the Zoom Church Gatheting at 11AM on Sunday, April, 5. To join Zoom, enter the ID: 789-179-0476. The password to the meeting is Valley.

Pastor Greg preaches from Luke 19 concerning the Original Palm Sunday Parade, and asks, “Did Jesus prepare His Own parade?” Kimmie Simon leads worship that includes the song “When You Walk Into the Room.” Pastor Carol encourages contentment. Galen and Amy Euting stir us to pray and to reach out to neighbors.

What Scripture are you Meditating

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WHAT SCRIPTURE ARE YOU MEDITATING RIGHT NOW?

by Pastor Greg Simon

Our minds are constantly dwelling on something. A decisive factor between contentment or confusion, peace or burnout, confidence or inadequacy – is often where we direct our thoughts! What will we meditate? What we will entertain? Will we let God’s Word dictate our contemplation? Where we will direct our thoughts?

THANK YOU – Rod Thornberry, Rusty and Becky Campbell, and Pastor Carol Simon for sharing Scriptures with us.

VFC Sunday Event 3-29-2020

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VFC SUNDAY EVENT March 29, 2020

The pastoral team of Valley Fellowship shares worship, Biblical teaching, and announcements targeted for Sunday morning, March 29, 2020. Pastor Carol Simon encourages us from the Book of Psalms. Kimberlyn Simon, the Worship Director of Oral Roberts University, leads a time of worship. Pastor Patti Simon reveals “The Blessing of the Land of Goshen”. Stay tuned at the end for annoucements.

VFCA UPDATE March 26 2020 Patti Simon

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VFCA & LVA MARCH 26, 2020 UPDATE

by Patti Simon (Head of School)

Patti Simon gives a March 26, 2020, update concerning alternative education and the remaining academic year. VFCA Updates are posted at vfchristianacademy.com, but we thought the information might be helpful.

How to Join Zoom Meeting

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How to Join a Zoom Meeting

by Jared Johnston

Jared Johnston provides a tutorial for Valley members. Valley has a zoom gathering planned for Sunday morning 11:00 AM on March 29, 2020. Also, the Men’s Study on Wednesday 6:30 PM is using Zoom.

Worship Moment 3-22-20 No Fear

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“No Fear” Worship

by Pastors Patti and Greg Simon

No matter what weaknesses and insecurities we face, God is our strength and security! “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? The Lord is with me; he is my helper. I look in triumph on my enemies.” (Psalms‬ ‭118:6-7‬ ‭NIV‬‬) We can find rest and refuge in Him when doubts and fears stir within us.

The writer of Hebrews boldly restates the promise, “So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” (Hebrews‬ ‭13:6‬ ‭NIV‬‬) Our shitzu Peyton is a great illustration of peace, not overly worried as long as she is in our presence.