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We are unified by our love for Jesus Christ as our Savior, and our respect for the Bible as the word of God.

"The Prophet Who Heard the Lion"Dear Valley Church Family, I was at the gym early one morning recently when I got a text...
09/04/2026

"The Prophet Who Heard the Lion"

Dear Valley Church Family,

I was at the gym early one morning recently when I got a text from my neighbor Julie: “Hey, Darren, keep your dog inside. I just saw a bobcat on your fence.” A few moments later, Becky called with the same news. So, as you can imagine, Toby—our mild and humble labradoodle—did not get his usual morning frolic in the backyard. Julie saw something we could not see. She spoke up, we listened, and Toby stayed safely inside.

Julie even managed to snap a picture of the quiet predator.

Honestly, I think Julie deserves a nomination for a National Wildlife Federation photo award.

Amos was a bit like Julie in that way. He saw what the people around him did not see, and he told them the truth. He saw coming judgment when his countrymen did not, and he called out the injustice of lion-like people devouring the “Toby-like” vulnerable.

And as we have already seen in Amos, Yahweh himself is described in lion-like terms, roaring in righteous outrage over injustice and exploitation. This Sunday, in Amos 3:1–15, we will consider both a reason for judgment and the character of the Judge.

We will also think together about how this passage speaks to us now, as people who live on this side of the cross, resurrection, and ascension of King Jesus.

In Christ,
Darren Seitz

08/28/2026

"Are All Sins Equally Serious?"

Dear Saints of Valley Church,

What makes one wrong more serious than another?
Does it depend on how much harm it causes? On whether it was intentional or accidental? Or maybe on how many people were hurt?

We instinctively recognize that some wrongs seem more serious than others. But what makes them more serious? And does God measure seriousness in the same way that we do?

This Sunday, Amos 2:4-16 asks us to wrestle with these questions, and gives an answer that likely surprised Israel and may surprise us too.

Come gather with Valley Church this Sunday as we listen to God’s living and abiding Word together, sing the truths of God’s Word to one another, and love one another from a pure heart as we seek to follow Jesus together.

By His strength and for His glory,
Craig Shigyo

08/14/2026

"Why Amos?"

Dear Saints of Valley Church,

This Sunday, we are starting a new sermon series studying the Old Testament book of Amos. So, let me voice the question that may run through many people’s minds: Why Amos?

Why choose a book that’s hard to even find in our Bibles? How could the unfamiliar language of this Old Testament prophet from the 700s BC be relevant for us in the 21st century? Furthermore, how could Amos’ message about God’s judgment and anger apply to us today when we have assured salvation in Jesus? Why Amos?

There are a multitude of ways to answer this genuine question. Let me briefly give you three in anticipation of Sunday. Why Amos? First, because all of Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17). As Christians, God gave us Amos for our own spiritual profit, to help equip us for every good work.

Why Amos? Second, because Amos points us to Jesus. On the road to Emmaus, Jesus interpreted all of the Old Testament Scriptures, beginning with what Moses wrote and all the Prophets, as concerning himself (Luke 24:27). When we read Amos as followers of Christ, Amos bears witness to the glories of Christ’s person and saving work.

Why Amos? Finally, because Amos answers one of the most important questions that needs an answer today: Does God care? Does God care about all the evil and suffering in the world? Does God care about what’s going on in your life? Does God care about all the specifics of life? Does God care about how we live, how we think, and how we choose? Does God care about how we work and how we spend our free time? Does God care how we worship?

Come join Valley Church this Sunday as we listen to the Lord’s Word together through his messenger in Amos 1:1-2, sing God’s Word to one another, see the fruit of God’s Word as we celebrate a baptism, and encourage one another with God’s Word as we seek to follow Jesus together.

By His strength and for His glory,
Craig Shigyo

08/06/2026

"To Know Him, To Make Him Known"

People are always curious about how I became a Christian. “Did you become a Christian when you were in China?” “Who shared the gospel to you?” I explained to them that I was approached by a Korean missionary when I was learning the Korean language in China. More specifically, he is a Navigator too. The One-on-One Discipleship training from Navigators ministry truly helped me to memorize many scriptures and establish a strong faith in Christ.

The Navigators Ministry began in the 1930s when a young California lumberyard worker caught a vision. After seeing the benefits of basic discipleship principles in his own life, Dawson Trotman wanted to teach them to others, echoing the call of 2 Timothy 2:2: "And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witness entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.” Billy Graham commented, “I think Dawson has personally touched more lives than anybody that I have ever known.”

This Sunday we will move to Colossians 1:9-14 to see how Paul prayed for the Colossians and encouraged them to live a life worthy of the Lord and to please the Lord in every way. I can’t think any other way to please Him more than making disciples for the Lord. Looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday.

In Him!
Frank Chen

P.S. Valley Youth Orchestra will host a concert tomorrow (Friday 8/7) morning at 11:20am in our sanctuary, presenting their one-week music camp training. Please feel free to attend and enjoy the classical music.

07/29/2026

"The road to hell…"

The phrase "the road to hell is paved with good intentions" traces back to a 12th-century statement by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. We tend to pat ourselves on the back for our great ideas, but how many of those actually happen?

What keeps us from accomplishing our goals and desires? It might be laziness, lack of internal drive, distractions, or disorganization. It’s also possible that we encounter external opposition – circumstances beyond our control that keep us from doing what we hoped we could do.

In his second letter to the church at Thessalonica, Paul addressed both issues – he prayed that the church would be able to “…fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith…” He spoke to a church that was under severe persecution and were discouraged by false teaching about the return of Christ. These were sapping the strength and perseverance of even the strongest members.

What are your desires for “…goodness and the work of faith…”? What’s getting in the way of you accomplishing those desires? Join us this Sunday to see the powerful and prayerful motivation from God’s Word in the book of Second Thessalonians. We’ll also spend time together praying for the persecuted church around the world and encouraging each other with the songs “I Believe,” “Because He Lives” and “The Battle Belongs to the Lord.”

See you there.
Warmly,
Kurt

07/21/2026

“Overflowing and Abounding Love”

Hello Valley Church Family,

One of the biggest joys I’ve experienced in ministry is the camaraderie that is formed when people work together for a common goal. Some of them have been friends for more than 35 years! Surprisingly enough, the more difficult the circumstances, if handled correctly, the more appreciation and affection there is for the team members.

So far in our series “When the Church Prays,” Paul’s prayers for the church have focused on our understanding God’s great love for us in Christ and our need for that same kind of love in our relationship to others. This week, we get practical. In Philippians 1:3-11 Paul prays for real people he knew well and loved dearly. He knew they needed a kind of love that doesn’t close its eyes to difficulty, but that wisely and accurately discerns the best solution to challenging issues. In other words, he’s praying for spiritual maturity.

I’m sorry to tell you this, but there are no simple solutions, because every situation and every interpersonal relationship is unique. It takes wisdom, clarity, and maturity and it’s wrapped up in one word – “love.” It’s not a mushy sentimentality, or an academic exercise in theory. It’s real people, like Euodia and Syntyche (Phil 4:2) who were under pressure, in trouble, in conflict and in need of help.

Any of this sound familiar? Maybe all of the details and relationships in your life are smooth sailing right now… just give it time and it will change! You’ll be glad for Paul’s prayer that our love may abound, “…more and more!” I hope you’ll join us this Sunday!

Warmly,
Kurt Jones

07/17/2026

"A Surprising Prayer"

Dear Saints of Valley Church,

If someone asked you to pray for a difficult relationship, what would you pray for?

Would you pray for the relationship to change? For the situation to change?

Those aren’t wrong prayers. But in Ephesians 3:14-21, Paul prays something remarkably different. His prayer doesn’t begin by asking God to change the relationship. It begins by asking God to strengthen his people. Why? And where does that kind of strength come from?

Come join Valley Church this Sunday as we worship our God who is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think according to the power at work within us. Let us learn how to rely on his strength as we listen to his Word together, sing to one another of his love that surpasses knowledge (we will be singing Yet Not I But Christ in Me and Love of God), and encourage one another to find our strength in him as we seek to follow Jesus together.

By His strength and for His glory,
Craig Shigyo

07/10/2026

"When the Church Prays"

Dear Saints,

This Sunday, we start a 5-week series entitled, “When the Church Prays!” Several questions come to mind:

When does the church pray?
Why does the church pray?
How does the church pray?
Where does the church pray?
What are the Biblical exhortations to pray?
What happens when the church prays?

The Bible you hold in your hands never treats prayer as a peripheral activity of the church. It is always central, always vital, always assumed. Prayer is not merely something the church does; it is something the church is. The church is a praying community because it is a dependent community and a worshiping community.

The New Testament shows the church praying at every turning point, every crisis, and every moment of need. They pray when choosing leaders (Acts 1:24; 6:6; 13:3). They pray when facing persecution (Acts 4:24–31). They pray when imprisoned (Acts 12:5; 16:25). They pray when sending missionaries (Acts 13:2–3). They pray when gathering for worship (Acts 2:42). They pray when suffering (James 5:13). They pray when sick (James 5:14–15). They pray when anxious (Phil. 4:6). They pray continually (1 Thess. 5:17).

Our hope is that this series will not simply teach us about prayer but draw us into prayer. That it will not merely inform our minds but awaken our hearts and to behold afresh our Risen Sovereign Glorious King. Our passage for this Sunday is Eph. 1:15-23, however I encourage you to read Eph. 1:1-Eph. 2:5.

Thankfully and prayerfully,
Glen

PS: Scott Bartell went to be with the Lord on Friday of last week. There will be a celebration of life service for him at Venture Church on Saturday, July 25, with a gathering at 1:00 pm and the service beginning at 2:00 pm. Scott was an elder at Valley Church for several years. Please pray for his wife, Jennifer, and children Josiah, Zachary, and Addison, along with the rest of the family.

07/03/2026

"Can We Trust the Ending?"

Dear Saints of Valley Church,

Have you ever noticed the note in your Bible before Mark 16:9-20?

Most English translations include either a note or a footnote that says something like, “Some of the earliest manuscripts do not include 16:9-20.”

If you’ve ever wondered what that means, or how it might affect your confidence in the Bible, you’re asking an important question. Before we can understand what Mark’s ending means, we first need to understand what Mark actually wrote.

This Sunday, we’ll consider why that note should actually strengthen, rather than weaken, our confidence in the Bible. Then, once the textual question is answered, we’ll see how Mark’s ending leaves every reader with a question we cannot avoid.

Come join Valley Church this Sunday as we worship the risen King Jesus, listen to his Word together, sing to one another of his victorious resurrection (two of the songs we will be singing are Christus Victor and King of Kings), and encourage one another to respond with awe and trust as we seek to follow Jesus together.

By His strength and for His glory,
Craig Shigyo

Additional Resources for Considering Mark 16

Due to time limitations, we will not be able to examine all the questions about Mark 16 on Sunday. For further clarification, I’d recommend some excellent resources from TGC, Desiring God, Wes Huff, and a pair of articles that respectfully disagree with each other from Text & Canon (part 1; part 2). Also, Dr. Daniel Wallace from Dallas Seminary has a free course on textual criticism with one lesson devoted to Mark 16.
For other helpful resources when considering how textual criticism of the NT manuscripts helps strengthen our trust in the Bible, see TGC, Biola’s Think Biblically, Wes Huff, and a free apologetics lesson from Dr. Sean McDowell.

Additional Notes for the Valley Church Family

Please be praying for our youth and youth volunteers who will be at Hume Lake this coming week. Pray that the word of truth would bear fruit and increase in their lives as they hear the truths of God’s grace in the gospel.

06/26/2026

"The Promise Beyond the Tomb"

Dear Saints of Valley Church,

What makes a promise trustworthy? Is it someone’s sincerity? Or their good intentions? Maybe it’s their track record of following through?

All of these traits are certainly important. But almost every promise will encounter some obstacles. The real question is whether the one who made the promise has the power to overcome whatever obstacles stand in the way.

In Mark 15:42-16:8, the empty tomb is not simply the happy ending to Jesus’s story. Mark shows Jesus facing an obstacle that seems impossible to overcome. But what if the obstacle that makes his promises seem impossible to keep becomes the very proof that nothing can stop him from keeping them?

Come join Valley Church this Sunday as we worship the risen Savior. Let us celebrate his certain promises as we listen to his Word together, sing to one another of his defeat of death, and encourage one another with the unshakable confidence and hope he provides as we seek to follow Jesus together.

By His strength and for His glory,
Craig Shigyo

Additional Notes for the Valley Church Family

Registration is open both for the Men’s Retreat (September 25-27) and the Sisters’ Fall Retreat (November 6-8).
Come join the summer growth hour class on Sundays, 9:30-10:30 am in the Campus Center from June 14 through August 30. Learn what Christ achieved in dying for us (i.e., “the atonement”), including the atonement’s need, nature, and outworkings. Jamie Allen will look at a different facet of the atonement every week, so join at any time.

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10885 N Stelling Road
Cupertino, CA
95014

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 12:30pm

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