In the spirit of Paul's letters to the early church, we want to encourage and strengthen each other in the faith, as he wrote in the letter to Philemon, "When I remember you in my prayers, I always thank my God because I hear of your love for all the saints and your faith toward the Lord Jesus. I pray that all the sharing of your faith may become effective when you perceive all the good that we may do for Christ. I have indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love."
In celebration of 70 years of The Village Church, we invite members and friends of the congregation to share tributes, memories, and testimonials reflecting on the life and ministry of our church community. We welcome stories of meaningful moments, cherished friendships, faith journeys, and the ways The Village Church has touched your life over the years. Your reflections will help honor our shared history and celebrate God's faithfulness through seven decades of ministry together.
Sample submissions of 250 words or fewer have been posted for reference. Please email your submission to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Prompts for Testimonies and Tributes for The Village Church
- What is your very first memory of attending The Village Church?
- What hopes or prayers do you have for the Village Church over the next 75 years?
- What made you decide to become part of the Village Church family?
- What is one of your favorite traditions or annual events at the Village Church, and why is it meaningful to you?
- Share a memory of friendship or support you experienced through the congregation at the Village Church.
- How has being part of this church shaped your spiritual journey or impacted your faith? How has Village Church helped you grow in your faith?
- What was Village Church like when you first attended, compared to now? Do you remember any major milestones (building expansions, leadership changes, special events)