Mountain View Church

09/06/2026

09/05/2026

Needed: Godly Leadership
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.”
—Proverbs 14:34
“I don’t intend to vote this year,” his letter to me stated. “I don’t have much use for politicians, and anyway, my vote won’t make any difference.”

I can understand his attitude; it’s easy to become cynical about government or feel that our vote is insignificant. But what would happen (I reminded him) if everyone had his attitude? What kind of leadership would we likely get then? We need leaders who are men and women of integrity and wisdom, and we should thank God that we live in a country where we have the privilege of choosing our leaders. We must never take that responsibility lightly.

The Bible tells us to pray for “all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence” (1 Timothy 2:2). Pray as you vote, and pray regularly for all those who are in positions of political leadership. And if God leads you to become involved in politics in some way, take your responsibilities seriously and seek His wisdom in all you do.
Wisdom for Today

It’s easy to be critical of those in authority over us, Father, but we are instructed to pray for them. Please give our leaders hearts that seek Your will and wisdom as they make decisions that affect a nation.

09/05/2026

September 4
Back from the Brink
“Let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.”
—James 5:20
How do you react when you see someone whose lifestyle is inevitably going to destroy them? Do you shake your head in disgust? Or simply ignore them? Or secretly congratulate yourself that you aren’t as bad off as they are?

Or do you ask God to use you to help them?

Think of all the people Jesus dealt with during His ministry. Some were society’s rejects—the woman caught in adultery, lepers, despised Samaritans, the criminals on the cross. Others were powerful and sophisticated—Nicodemus, Pilate, the Pharisees. They covered the whole social spectrum—but they all needed the Savior; they all were headed toward death and eternity; they all were the objects of His love.

Not everyone Jesus tried to turn back from the brink of destruction responded—nor will they with us. But that didn’t keep Jesus from trying—nor must it us. Whom would God have you reach out and try to help in the name of Christ today?
Wisdom for Today

Give us such a love for people, Lord, that we are simply unable to stand by and watch them continue on the path to destruction. Help us speak the truth in love, knowing that we were once also far from You.

09/05/2026

September 5
Shaping the Future
“You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.”
—Deuteronomy 6:7
Parenting may be the hardest job you will ever undertake. If your parenting days are ahead of you—brace yourself! And if they are mostly behind you, then you know what I mean. (I say “mostly” because they are never completely finished.)

One of your goals as a parent is to work yourself out of a job. Someday your children will leave home—and a major part of your responsibility is to prepare them for that day. From learning to brush their teeth and tie their shoes to helping with their homework and teaching them to make wise decisions, your goal is to prepare them for the day when you won’t be there.

But what about their spiritual foundations? Have they learned from you what it means to walk with Christ every day? Have you taught them to pray and to love the Bible and live by its truths? Have you encouraged them to give their lives to Jesus Christ? Don’t leave it until it’s too late, but begin now to help them build the moral and spiritual foundations they need for life.
Wisdom for Today

It is the greatest joy of any parent or parental figure, Father, to see our children place their hope in You and seek to follow You all their days. May they see something in us that points them to You.

09/05/2026

"Do little things, as if they were great because of the majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ who dwells in you; and do great things as if they were little and easy because of His Omnipotence. "

Blaise Pascal. (1623-1662)

09/05/2026

Next weekend is Potato Festival. All day Saturday, MVC will have a booth giving out tracts and praying for people. We will be giving away water and selling cookies.

Can you bake cookies? If so , please pit in a small zip lock. About 2 to 3 cookies per bag. We also need water. Your help is greatly appreciated. Please let me know ASAP. Drop cookies and/or water to Ruth Elliott or Linda Buck. Please come and help spread God's ❤️ love

09/05/2026

Luke 6:38 NKJV
[38] Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”

https://bible.com/bible/114/luk.6.38.NKJV

This month we will be collecting hygiene products for New Beginngs Resource Center to distribute..

Please bring your donations all this month ..
Thank you for your generous giving.
This includes fir example. Toothpaste , toothpaste brushes, shampoo, deodorant, lotions, soap , diapers, etc

Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”

09/05/2026

Mark your calendars now.
SEPT 27TH. After worship service

4th Sunday Community Dinner. All are welcome. Our Lord always provides a bounty. We would love you to join us

09/05/2026

Mark your calendars now

Blessing of the animals. Sept 20th during 11:00 am service. Plan to join us

09/05/2026

SEPT. 6TH 2026
Sunday School. 10:00am
Coffee and Donuts. 10:45 to 11:00am
Sunday Service. 11:00am

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY..
OUR RIGHT TO WORSHIP AND PRAY ANYWHERE IS BEING CHALLENGED