Block Party

Hi everyone (if anyone’s really out there)!!  It’s been ages since I posted.  I have all the typical excuses…  I have a few minutes and want to really brag on God.  We hosted a Block Party on November 1st in Montevallo to try and reach our neighbors for Christ.  We were very blessed by First [...]

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AngelFood November Menu

The November AngelFood menus is now online. This is a great way to save money on groceries. If you eat you qualify! Read more about AngelFood at http://mountainvalleychurch.net/pwsite/ourMinistries.php?ministryID=39561
AngelFood Order Form.pdf

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Tradition

I absolutely love Alabama football!  Here’s the pregame video that they show in the stadium.  It gives me chills.  Roll Tide!! 

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Teen Girls Forced to Grow Up Too Fast

The Church Leaders Intelligence Report posted the following information recently:

Youth groups and teen ministries will benefit from a study by Girlguiding revealing three leading potential “triggers” for serious mental health problems in girls: premature sexualization, commercialization and alcohol misuse. The report reveals a loss of childhood innocence and says girls today experience high levels of [...]

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Anniversary Trip to Chattanooga

April and I took an early anniversary trip to Chattanooga, TN this weekend.  Our anniversary is actually August 17th, but we couldn’t get away any other time.  I’m sad to say that we haven’t been away just as a couple in about seven years!  I’m so gratefull that my parents were willing to keep the [...]

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The Doldrums

It’s been an awful long time since I’ve written anything on the blog.  I admire those who are disciplined to write every day.  We started Mountain Valley Church over a year and a half ago and it’s been an incredible journey.  I have experienced God at work in my life like never before.  It has [...]

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Suggestion for my birthday present…

I’d like the pigskin or A1 steakhouse scents
Mandles

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Emily Sings the Books of the Old Testament

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Sarah Sings the Books of the New Testament

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Research: Baptisms Are The Best Indicator of Health in Church Plants

A new study by the North American Mission Mission Board of the Southern Baptist convention shows that baptisms are the best indicator of health in new church plants.  These churches are active in evangelism, effective ministries, and growing their leadership.
“In the area of missions and evangelism, these new church plantsrecognize that [...]

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