This Sunday, we talked about the loneliness epidemic in modern culture. Using the story of the paralyzed man whose friends carried him to Jesus, we looked at how community is necessary for us to move beyond cultural divisions and form authentic relationships.
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This week's scripture was Luke 5:17-26
This week's scripture was Luke 5:17-26
- Relationships that heal require trust and vulnerability. Just as those four friends had to work together without pulling in different directions, we must trust each other enough to move forward in unity, setting aside the divisive questions that keep us spinning in circles.
- We are called to see needs and meet needs without hesitation. Before asking about differences in opinion, politics, or preferences, we should simply ask: "How can I help?" People come before policies, and belonging comes before belief.
- Your story can become a mat for someone else. The paralyzed man came in lying on a mat and left carrying that same mat—a picture of how our healing equips us to help carry others. Who are you carrying? Who would carry you?
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 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 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 on 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 on 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.
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