The Vision
Apostle Paul stood before Herold Agrippa II as a prisoner (Acts 26) accused for preaching against the Jewish people and their Law (Acts 21:28). High ranked officers and political figures gathered to listen what Paul had do say (Acts 25:23). To all who were there, Paul said, "I would wish to God, that whether in a short or long time... all who hear me this day, might become such as I am, except for these chains (Acts 26:28-29).
Valley Harvest vision is that all who hear the preaching of God's word, would give their life to Chris!
Valley Harvest vision is that all who hear the preaching of God's word, would give their life to Chris!
The MISSION
Mission focuses on how vision would be accomplished. We believe Christ's church stands on three pillars in how His church functions. The first pillar is the gathering of the saints in collective worship. The second pillar is the small group gathering. And the third pillar is the life of a Christian.
We believe Christ builds His church when we collectively gather in church or small groups and live out what we believe. All this circles around the Bible.
We believe Christ builds His church when we collectively gather in church or small groups and live out what we believe. All this circles around the Bible.
Collective Worship
We believe church worship focused on the preaching of God’s Word as the members of Valley Harvest Church to knit together in service to our Lord Jesus. Language such as: “When you come together” (1 Cor. 11:18, 33, 34) speaks of spiritual growth in unity. Colossians 3:16 guides church worship as: “Teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and humans and spiritual songs.” Ephesians 5:18-21 encourages us to be filled with the Spirit by “Speaking to one another in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs; singing and making melody with [our] heart[s] to the Lord.” Bible speaks of cohesive united worship expression where each member finds their own gift in serving the Lord (1 Corinthians 12:18). The purpose of this worship is for the common good (1 Cor. 12:4-7), edification of the church (1 Cor. 14:12), and the service of one another (1 Peter 4:10-11). The centrality of our unite worship is Christ Himself (1 Cor. 2:2; 11:23-27) where all our gifts, talents, strength focused on worshiping our God. There was even a command not to neglect church gatherings (Hebrews 10:25).
Small Groups
We believe the small groups are essential for furthering our mission. The language such as “gathering house to house” (Acts 2:26) helps us see the need in small groups gathering. Acts 2:46 talks about collective gathering in the temple and then breaking bread was from house to house. Preaching took place in collective gathering and then moved to house to house (Acts 5:42). Saul who persecuted the church entered house after house in order to drag Christians to the prison (Acts 8:3). After his conversion to Christianity, he went house to house declaring to them things that related to faith (Acts 20:20). We believe small groups are an instrument that God uses to grow His church.
Personal Life
We believe personal life of a believer plays a crucial influence in our church and the world. Jesus spoke words like: “You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14); “You are the salt of the earth” (Matt. 5:13). This become a highlight how the world sees Christ. Churches are made of believers who are connect to this world. Apostle Peter says these words to believers: "Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence” (1 Peter 3:15). Each believer has the responsibility before God to be the salt and the light to the world.
Further we see, the Word of God appeals to an individual life as an expression of one’s faith to one another. Love one another (Rom. 12:10; 1 Thess. 3:12; 1 John 3:11, 4:7, 11). Pray for one another (James 5:16). Stir up one another to love and good deeds (Heb. 10:24; cf. 1 Tim. 6:17–18). Live in harmony with one another (Rom. 12:16; Gal. 5:26; 1 Thess. 5:13). Welcome one another (Rom. 15:7; Rom. 16:16). Encourage one another (1 Thess. 4:18; 5:11; Heb. 3:13). Admonish one another (Rom. 15:14; Col. 3:16). Care for one another (1 Cor. 12:25); Serve one another (Gal. 5:13; 1 Pet. 4:10). Bear one another’s burdens (Gal. 6:2). Be patient with one another (Eph. 4:2; Col. 3:13). Be kind to one another (Eph. 4:32). Forgive one another (Eph. 4:32; Col. 3:13). Sing praises with one another (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16). Regard one another as more important than oneself (Phil. 2:3). Speak truth to one another (Col. 3:9). Seek good for one another (1 Thess. 5:15). Be hospitable to one another (1 Pet. 4:9). Be humble toward one another (1 Pet. 5:5). All focus on personal life of a believer.
We believe church worship focused on the preaching of God’s Word as the members of Valley Harvest Church to knit together in service to our Lord Jesus. Language such as: “When you come together” (1 Cor. 11:18, 33, 34) speaks of spiritual growth in unity. Colossians 3:16 guides church worship as: “Teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and humans and spiritual songs.” Ephesians 5:18-21 encourages us to be filled with the Spirit by “Speaking to one another in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs; singing and making melody with [our] heart[s] to the Lord.” Bible speaks of cohesive united worship expression where each member finds their own gift in serving the Lord (1 Corinthians 12:18). The purpose of this worship is for the common good (1 Cor. 12:4-7), edification of the church (1 Cor. 14:12), and the service of one another (1 Peter 4:10-11). The centrality of our unite worship is Christ Himself (1 Cor. 2:2; 11:23-27) where all our gifts, talents, strength focused on worshiping our God. There was even a command not to neglect church gatherings (Hebrews 10:25).
Small Groups
We believe the small groups are essential for furthering our mission. The language such as “gathering house to house” (Acts 2:26) helps us see the need in small groups gathering. Acts 2:46 talks about collective gathering in the temple and then breaking bread was from house to house. Preaching took place in collective gathering and then moved to house to house (Acts 5:42). Saul who persecuted the church entered house after house in order to drag Christians to the prison (Acts 8:3). After his conversion to Christianity, he went house to house declaring to them things that related to faith (Acts 20:20). We believe small groups are an instrument that God uses to grow His church.
Personal Life
We believe personal life of a believer plays a crucial influence in our church and the world. Jesus spoke words like: “You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14); “You are the salt of the earth” (Matt. 5:13). This become a highlight how the world sees Christ. Churches are made of believers who are connect to this world. Apostle Peter says these words to believers: "Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence” (1 Peter 3:15). Each believer has the responsibility before God to be the salt and the light to the world.
Further we see, the Word of God appeals to an individual life as an expression of one’s faith to one another. Love one another (Rom. 12:10; 1 Thess. 3:12; 1 John 3:11, 4:7, 11). Pray for one another (James 5:16). Stir up one another to love and good deeds (Heb. 10:24; cf. 1 Tim. 6:17–18). Live in harmony with one another (Rom. 12:16; Gal. 5:26; 1 Thess. 5:13). Welcome one another (Rom. 15:7; Rom. 16:16). Encourage one another (1 Thess. 4:18; 5:11; Heb. 3:13). Admonish one another (Rom. 15:14; Col. 3:16). Care for one another (1 Cor. 12:25); Serve one another (Gal. 5:13; 1 Pet. 4:10). Bear one another’s burdens (Gal. 6:2). Be patient with one another (Eph. 4:2; Col. 3:13). Be kind to one another (Eph. 4:32). Forgive one another (Eph. 4:32; Col. 3:13). Sing praises with one another (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16). Regard one another as more important than oneself (Phil. 2:3). Speak truth to one another (Col. 3:9). Seek good for one another (1 Thess. 5:15). Be hospitable to one another (1 Pet. 4:9). Be humble toward one another (1 Pet. 5:5). All focus on personal life of a believer.