Pahrump is located about an hour west of Las Vegas, NV. Though the field was historically rural, it is now more “rurban.” In 1968, when VM first began serving the only evangelical church here, the population was in the hundreds. Now we have 45,000 residents and more than thirty churches. Retirees make up over 30%
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We’ve been encouraged by evidence of God at work in the fathers in our church, Worley Community Church. One week in our discipleship group, a man shared that he was taking time each day to read and discuss a devotional with his three boys. He said that this time was very special. Another young father in the
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Glenwood is a small town of about 300 people, situated at the base of Mt. Adams. We are 35 miles north of the Columbia River and Hood River, Oregon. The main industries are logging and ranching. While small, Glenwood has two lodging facilities, a restaurant and gas station, and a small store. Glenwood has a
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The Father’s Heart Homeless Shelter of Oregon City contacted us one week before their annual Christmas dinner for the homeless. They needed ALL the food to feed over 150 people! We didn’t know how our little church could fill this huge order, but in faith, we presented the need before the congregation. Within an hour
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Pine Valley is located in the mountains directly east of San Diego at about 4,000 feet above sea level. Our community of 1,500 people is surrounded by Cleveland National Forest. People here like to live in a small, quiet place. The town includes horseback riding and stables, a couple of restaurants, a Bible camp, and
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I am learning about the power of a simple act of kindness, such as taking the time to chat with someone, offering an encouraging word, or inviting them for a meal. One morning as I was preparing a sermon, Bill walked into the church. As we talked, he admitted he hadn’t been to church in
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Will there be times that we think that God has left us? Gary Semenyna addresses this question while considering the meaning of the name Emmanuel.
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A widow who attended our church in the past hadn’t come for some time due to poor health. My wife and I contacted her and then visited. She told us she had been feeling better for a while but felt disconnected from the church and hadn’t returned. We invited her to come again but assured
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This part of Novia Scotia used to be a significant coal mining area. Sutherlands River is more of a geographic area than a town. Many people commute to New Glasgow. Michelin (tires) and Sobeys (groceries) are the biggest employers in our area. Tourism is also an important part of our economy. PRAYER REQUESTS: We have
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“Pastor Chad, I need someone to talk to. I’m angry and bitter about a family situation, and I don’t know what to do. Could we meet?” I’ve known Sharon for over a decade. She and her husband sometimes come to our wild-game dinner or Thanksgiving dinner, but they never attended a worship service. As we
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Four Lakes is a unique community of about 500 people, 12 miles west of Spokane and 5 miles from the large college town of Cheney. Most who live here work either in Spokane or for the military. Although the church is in the community, most of our congregation commutes to the church, some from 45
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