Brothers and Sisters, what a week!

After a long season of great discussion and question asking, and after much prayer and seeking the Lord’s help, on October 8, 2023, Byron Baptist church and The Village Church of Byron together became Village Bible Church. I am not sure that I am able to yet put into words the thoughts and emotions that this statement produces. Church, the Lord has blessed us and our community with one, I pray, stronger and healthier church. We will never be perfect, but as we strive for holiness and live in obedience to God, I am confident that we will bring a greater glory to the name of the Lord and proclaim the gospel in a clearer way.

There are still things to situate and sort. We are now in need of learning about, understanding, and moving forward with finding deacons among us to serve the tangible needs of the church. We will talk more about that this Sunday when we gather to worship the Lord. However, even amid all of our imperfections, in Christ, in whom all of us “joined and held together by every joint with which [we are] equipped” we will grow more and more into what God has designed for his people and what Byron needs in our time.

As I have continued in prayer this week, I no longer pray for two churches. I now pray for our church. I pray for the Lord to guide us; for his love to further unify us for his glory, his purpose, and our good. On October 8, 2023, The Village Church of Byron and Byron Baptist Church together became Village Bible Church. Together, you and me became we. As we give thanks, may we always remember, this didn’t come about because of any effort of our own. We did nothing. God did everything. “To God be the glory, great things he hath done!”

I’m looking forward to worshipping with you this Sunday! Lord willing, I’ll see you then!

Grace & Peace,
John White

You can reach the elders anytime by email, call, or text at:
Jon Collins, jcollins@thevillagemi.com, (810) 869-3949
John White, jwhite@thevillagemi.com, (810) 275-4267