Posts by Phil Rushton
“LvCC People” Video Interviews
Each week during the Covid-19 crisis we are posting a short video interview with different people from the church so we can see how other people are holding up during the lockdown and stay connected. This page will be updated regularly as we continue to add more interviews. Catch up with Jessie Mcgriff: Catch up with the Sundbergs: Catch up with Dolphine Mack: Catch up with the Leggetts: Catch up with the McMullans: In this installment we…
Contemplative Wednesdays with Pastor Phil
Hi Everyone, Join me (Pastor Phil) on Facebook Live Wednesday’s at 7:15 pm for short time of reflection. Click here to find our Facebook Page. Below are some of my recent live stream videos. To access the archive of all the previous talks and notes you can find them on my personal blog by clicking here: Wednesday June 24, 2020: “Spiritual Identity” Wednesday May 27, 2020: “Living Stones” Wednesday May 13, 2020: “Not So Contemplative Wednesday: At Home Edition” Here…
Holy Week at LVCC
Even though we are scattered this year we still want to find ways to celebrate this most important week in the year of the church. While we will be going online for all of our services, we are continuing on with many of our Holy Week traditions. All services will be streamed via Facebook live. Here is the link to the Facebook Page. Note that you can access the church’s Facebook page without having a Facebook account since it is a public…
Being the Church While We are Scattered
Good Evening LvCC Families and Friends, Pastor Dave here. One of my favorite songs is “40” by U2. It begins with, “I waited patiently for the Lord, He inclined and heard my cry. He brought me up out of the pit. Out of the mire and clay. I will sing, sing a new song…How long to sing this song?” The song is based on Psalm 40, and I am sure many of us can relate with David as being “in…
COVID-19 Update 3/18
Dear Church, As a staff, we are committed to try and communicate well and stay as connected as possible during the COVID-19 crisis. We are planning to provide a weekly e-mail update on Wednesdays. Here are the updates for this week. All services and on-site groups are canceled until further notice Off-site groups are encouraged to cancel unless proper recommendations from the CDC are practices: Groups are under 10, people practice social distancing (6 feet apart), proper hygiene recommendations are…
COVID-19 Update 3/16
As we continue to monitor the Covid-19 virus and adapt to updated restrictions set by the government regarding communal gatherings, we will provide ongoing updates about scheduling and cancelations. As of this morning (Monday, March 16) the following decisions have been made Church Office: Monday – Thursday 9am – 4:30pm; Friday 9am – 12:30pm Sunday Services: Beginning this Sunday, March 22nd at 9:30am we will be Live Streaming worship. Only those who are leading in worship will be in attendance at the church. All others…
COVID-19 Update 3/14
UPDATE 3/14/20 Dear LvCC Friends and Families- Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalms 46:1 Amid the current world health crisis, I want us to be even more mindful of the scriptures and…
Lent Events and Resources
The Purpose of Lent: Lent is a season in the life of the church that marks the 40 days that lead up to Easter. Historically, Lent has been a time when many people return to the various practices of the Christian faith. We do this not as an obligation or as a means of earning God’s love. Instead, these practices are ways to focus on God, experience freedom from unhealthy attachments, stand in solidarity with the poor, and journey with…
Summer Connection Nights
Join us on Wednesday July 31, Aug 7, 14, and 21 for our summer connection nights. Come for a free picnic, time of worship, reflection, intergenerational fellowship and fun. We’ll meet out on the lawn at 5:30pm and wrap up around 7. Hope you can join us!
Awake My Soul: A 40-Day Prayer Challenge
Awake My Soul: A 40-Day Prayer Challenge On March 6 we begin the season of Lent. Lent is a season in the life of the church that marks the 40 days that lead up to Easter. Historically, Lent has been a time when many people return to the various practices of the Christian faith. We do this not as an obligation or as a means of earning God’s love. Instead, these practices are ways to focus on God, experience freedom…