MISSION STATEMENT

Valley Presbyterian Church is a faithful community of believers seeking to do God's will.  We are guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit.  We are an energetic and friendly congregation drawing from many communities.

We value and welcome all and draw strength from our diversity of beliefs, backgrounds and experiences.  We find great joy in our worship through the sharing of music, Word, and sacraments.  We are committed to educating and guiding our youth and offering opportunities for service and growth to all members.  We support mission programs locally and throughout the world.  All this we do nurtured in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

LOVE GROWS HERE

This phrase has embodied our mission since we began forming as a faith community over thirty years ago, and it is still true here today! Love Grows Here is a beloved hymn of the congregation.  When the composer Don Besig penned this beautiful piece he had no way to know that it would become so important to the ministry of Valley Presbyterian Church as an expression of faith, life and community.

LOVE GROWS HERE
Words and music by Don Besig
 
Take a look around you, tell me what you see;
People here to worship the Lord, just like you and me.
Some have come in gladness, some have come with fear;
But all have come because they know that love grows here!
Yes, love grows here, and all of us can share the wonder and joy that it can bring.
For God is near, teaching us to care, and showing our hearts how to sing.
Some of us are lonely, some have many friends;
Some lives just beginning, some are near the end.
Yet we come together knowing He is near,
Once again reminding us that love grows here!