This Sunday, we talked about the control "busy" has over our lives and how it affects our relationship with God and with others. As we dug into the scripture, we reflected on how Jesus calls us to lay our burdens at His feet and find true rest in a life lived from rest instead of a life lived for rest.
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This week's scripture was Matthew 11:28-30
This week's scripture was Matthew 11:28-30
- Busyness has become a badge of honor that actually separates us from God. Research shows that Christians are conforming to a culture of busyness that marginalizes God in their lives, creating a vicious cycle where deteriorating spiritual relationships lead to even more secular busyness.
- Rest is found in relationship with Jesus, not in escape or optimization. Jesus invites all who are weary and carrying heavy burdens to come to Him for rest —not through better apps or routines, but through His presence and learning His way of life.
- Jesus's yoke is about shared weight, not added burden. When Jesus asks us to take His yoke, He's inviting us to let Him help carry what we're struggling with alone. The burden becomes light not because life gets easier, but because we're no longer carrying it by ourselves.
The Stars & Sparkles Dance
This special night is open to girls ages 2–18 and the men who lovingly support them—fathers, grandfathers, uncles, or other God-placed role models. Come share a beautiful evening of dancing and memories.
There will be light desserts and drinks at the dance. The men attending the dance are encouraged to take this opportunity to spend some intentional time with the girl(s) they are bringing, and take them out to dinner prior to attending the dance.
We love moms and grandmothers but please remember that this is a special night for girls and the men in their lives. Take lots of pictures before your Young Lady leaves, then know that we will do our best to document the night well so that you will have a snapshot of the evening. So that the girls may fully engage and focus on the reason for the evening, we are asking that moms and grandmothers refrain from coming.
There will be light desserts and drinks at the dance. The men attending the dance are encouraged to take this opportunity to spend some intentional time with the girl(s) they are bringing, and take them out to dinner prior to attending the dance.
We love moms and grandmothers but please remember that this is a special night for girls and the men in their lives. Take lots of pictures before your Young Lady leaves, then know that we will do our best to document the night well so that you will have a snapshot of the evening. So that the girls may fully engage and focus on the reason for the evening, we are asking that moms and grandmothers refrain from coming.
Coming up at LVfirst
Everything coming up at LVfirst in the next weeks.
LV Students Pancake Dinner (February 17, 2026)
Join us this Tuesday for our annual LV Students Pancake Dinner. All proceeds will go towards our students' upcoming Spring Break Mission Trip. Come out and join us in the Family Center from 6-8PM and support our students!
Join us this Tuesday for our annual LV Students Pancake Dinner. All proceeds will go towards our students' upcoming Spring Break Mission Trip. Come out and join us in the Family Center from 6-8PM and support our students!
Ash Wednesday (February 18, 2026)
Join us this Wednesday, February 18th for Ash Wednesday — where we will officially start the season of Lent together as a church family. Join us at 5:00PM in the Family Center for Soup and Sandwiches as we come together to share a meal and then head to the sanctuary for service at 6:30PM.
Join us this Wednesday, February 18th for Ash Wednesday — where we will officially start the season of Lent together as a church family. Join us at 5:00PM in the Family Center for Soup and Sandwiches as we come together to share a meal and then head to the sanctuary for service at 6:30PM.
Next Sunday at LVfirst
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