CHECK OUT A NEW OPPORTUNITY UNDER “GO”
POINTING PEOPLE TO REAL RELATIONSHIP AND REAL SIGNIFICANCE is “WHAT” we do as a faith community.
Many things are canceled right now. Out of an abundance of caution, it has been wise to not gather. Here is an interesting thought as we walk through this season of living the story of Jesus under unprecedented circumstances. Many things are not canceled.
- Prayer isn’t canceled!
- Kindness isn’t canceled!
- Love isn’t canceled!
Living the story of Jesus through prayer, kindness, and love isn’t canceled!
Here is ValleyPoint’s plan for being a bright light in the coming days. THINK OF OUR PLAN AS THREE BUCKETS. Each bucket is needed. Each bucket helps us point others to real relationships and real significance. Each bucket also fits ValleyPoint’s “HOW.” How do we accomplish our mission? WORSHIP. CONNECT. GO.
GO CHURCH! Through our actions, let’s
point people to real relationships and real significance.
KEEP READING FOR SPECIFIC WAYS TO ENGAGE
GO
(LOVE)
SERVING LOVE DAY
We thank you for your generosity!
COVID-19 (NO-CONTACT) COLLECTION:
ValleyPoint Church is partnering with Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission. Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission was established with a simple goal in mind: to serve breakfast every Sunday to Wilmington’s poor and homeless while sharing with them the love of Jesus Christ. Their resources are low and need support!
If you would like to participate, please drop off the following items to ValleyPoint Church on Saturday, June 13th, between 10 am and 12pm.
For everyone’s health and safety, we are only accepting drop-offs during these specific hours.
This will be a no-contact drop-off. Here will be the process as you plan to arrive at our Main Campus
(209 Bethel Rd. Glen Mills, PA 19342):
- Please have all food items in your trunk or hatchback.
- Pull up to the box truck in the parking lot and open your trunk.
- Volunteers wearing masks and gloves will take the items out of your trunk; they will shut it, and then put your donation food in the truck for you.
- You then drive away knowing that you have served others that need it most, while doing so safely.
Here are the specific items to bring:
Non-perishable items needed:
Cereal
Oatmeal
Pasta
Macaroni & Cheese box mix
Instant Mashed Potatoes
Stuffing Mix
Canned Fruit
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Spaghetti Sauce (plastic jars preferred)
Canned Pie Filling
Canned Tomatoes
Canned Soup
Canned Veggies
Canned Meats / Beef -a-Roni
Canned Cranberry Sauce
Gravy (canned or package)
Rice
Condiments
As others ask about ways to help during this season, feel free to share with them our Love Day. Everyone in our communities can participate. Let’s “go” because love isn’t canceled.
GO CHURCH! Through our actions, let’s point people to real relationships and real significance.
WORSHIP
(PRAYER)
Pray For The Sick & Vulnerable
Do you need help? If you find yourself with either physical needs or economic needs as a result of this pandemic,
please e-mail prayer@valleypointchurch.com so we can assess and guide you to the right resources. We are
committed to support and love our church through this time.
A Prayer For The Sick & Vulnerable…
God, give those who are sick and vulnerable…
- a fast recovery and full healing
- a community of friends and family who provide laughter, care, and love
- the peace that only you can give during trying times
- an ability to trust in your will, no matter what that looks like
- a hope in Jesus that no pain, sickness, or suffering in this life can ever take away
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Pray For Our Government Officials
DELAWARE:
Governor John Carney
Senator Christopher A. Coons
Senator Thomas R. Carper
Representative Lisa Blunt-Rochester
See full list of DE officials here
PENNSYLVANIA:
Governor Tom Wolf
Senator Pat Toomey
Senator Bob Casey Jr.
Representative Stephen Barr
Representative Mary Scanlon
See full list of PA officials here
A Prayer For Government Officials…
God, give our government leaders:
- wisdom to discern what is right, just, and best
- words that bring clarity and confidence
- safety as they run toward the problems
- a sense of purpose and joy in their public service
- a swift end to this pandemic
- support
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Pray For Our School Leaders
DELAWARE:
Tammy J. Croce Ed.D. – Executive Director for DASA
See full list of leaders here
PENNSYLVANIA:
Dr. Mark DiRocco – Executive Director for PASA
See full list of leaders here
A Prayer for School Leaders…
God, give our school leaders:
- wisdom to discern what is right, just, and best
- words that bring clarity and confidence
- safety as they run toward the problems
- a sense of purpose and joy in their public service
- a swift end to this pandemic
- support from staff, students, parents, and the communities they serve
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Pray for Healthcare Professionals and First Responders
A Prayer for Healthcare Professionals and First Responders…
God, give our healthcare professionals and first responders:
- wisdom and strength as their endurance is tested
- faith that will triumph over fears of the unknown
- clear, sound minds to focus on protocols
- peace that only comes from God in the midst of chaos
- protection from the virus themselves so they can treat and care for those inflicted
- words of comfort and compassion to offer every patient they see
- grace for their coworkers who are also feeling overwhelmed
- protection for their families as they take the stress home and try to remain present
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Pray for our faith community
A Prayer for Our faith community…
- Pray God would empower us to be the light of the world.
- Pray that God might use our love to bring healing physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
- Pray for peace over uncertainty, trust over worry, faith over fear.
- Pray that people would see Jesus through our love.
- Pray for conversations, that we would be attuned to opportunities to explain our hope
- Pray for an end to this, that health would be restored to our world and to our communities soon.
Let’s pray like never before using the guides listed because worshiping through prayer isn’t canceled.
CONNECT
(KINDNESS)
Followers of Jesus are consistently told to love our neighbors. Here are ways to be the light of the world as you genuinely care for others.
The Sick & Vulnerable
If you know someone who is sick or especially vulnerable to COVID-19:
- Check-in daily. Sometimes just knowing someone cares and is praying helps.
- Ask them, “how can I help?” Chances are they are scared to go shopping for food or other life essentials.
If you are a younger adult who is healthy, you could help them with these errands. - Ask them, “how can I pray for you?” Then actually pray.
- Invite them to join our online gatherings on Facebook or valleypointchurch.com.
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Healthcare Professionals, Medical Workers, First Responders
- Offer to watch their children.
- Buy coffee-gift cards!
- Take their families something tasty to enjoy.
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The People in Your Influence
- Bosses, Managers, Team Leaders, Executives, Business Owners
Ask they how they are doing and offer to pray with and for them. Many organizational leaders are faced with extremely difficult decisions and do not always receive encouragement or positive reinforcement during strenuous seasons.
- Parents
Take this opportunity to teach your kids about Jesus’ compassion. Take full advantage of what is offered through KidPoint.
- Coaches
Many coaches are delivering devastating news to players. Comfort them. Encourage them. Help them see how their players are looking to them for direction.
- Teachers
In the midst of changing schedules with the impact of COVID-19, let teachers know that you are praying for them. Check-in with them regularly, and send them a gift card.
- Neighbors, Families, Friends
Take advantage of social media and invite your neighbors, families, and friends to watch ValleyPoint online. Maybe they are not ready to come to a gathering. Perhaps they will watch! And…who knows?!
Your “online invitation” could make a difference. Also, invite them to help with the Love Day collection for UrbanPromise since love isn’t canceled.