Hello Brothers and Sisters,

As shepherds, called and charged with keeping watch over your souls (Hebrews 13:17), we as an elder body pray for you often—for both congregations that currently gather together in this season. No matter what this week has thrown your way, it is my hope and prayer that you are resting in the grace and mercy of our great God, through Christ Jesus our Lord, in whatever you face.

This weekend, in addition to gathering to worship the Lord and hear the Word preached as we continue in our Ecclesiology 101 series, members of both congregations will also be voting to determine whether Byron Baptist Church and The Village Church will merge to become one church. As we wait patiently for the Lord in this, may we find comfort in knowing that our God is sovereign in all things. Here is our great hope in everything we face; scripture is so clear:

“Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases.” Psalm 115:3
“The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.” Proverbs 16:33

To quote the late Charles Spurgeon:

“the sovereignty of God is the pillow upon which you lay your head.”

Dear ones, let this be our comfort as we head into the weekend!

Lord willing, we will see you this Sunday, as we gather to the glory of God.

In Christ,
Jon Collins

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