Monte Vista Chapel
A Church in Turlock, California
Episodes
Waiting
WAITING By MVC Guest Author, Karen Barstow It seems that much of our life involves waiting! As infants, we cry out awaiting the relief of hunger or discomfort. As toddlers, waiting for our turn with a toy or turn to get pushed on the swing seems such a long time. Waiting to go to school […] The post Waiting appeared first on Monte Vista Chapel.
My Transformation Story
My Transformation Story By Guest Author, Jaime Smith I’ve been on this journey of transformation for almost 8 years. I first got introduced to the concept of transformation by Pastor Ken on a Sunday morning when he spoke on being transformed by God’s love. I had already been on a journey of inner healing for […] The post My Transformation Story appeared first on Monte Vista Chapel.
Acts in a State of Being
Acts in a State of Being By Casey Giffen American poet and essayist John Haines stated, “The task of the poet is to make poetry out of what happens.” Last summer, the pastoral staff embarked on a 25 Sunday-sermons series on the Book of Acts. I imagined how creative and fulfilling it’d be illustrating what […] The post Acts in a State of Being appeared first on Monte Vista Chapel.
Gardening
Gardening By Guest Author Karen Barstow November 2021 Flower gardening is something which has brought me pleasure and comfort throughout my life, something which, no doubt, I inherited from my maternal grandmother and my mother. I imagine that many do flower gardening only because they want their homes to look pretty for those who visit. […] The post Gardening appeared first on Monte Vista Chapel.
How Do I Disciple?
How Do I, Disciple? By MVC Guest Author, Karen Barstow How do I DISCIPLE Lord within my current circumstances? I ask this question often and listen for direction. Surely First: I DISCIPLE within myself: in daily time spent with God, with the Holy Spirit, in walking with Jesus, in the Word. And I know that […] The post How Do I Disciple? appeared first on Monte Vista Chapel.
Why I’m Excited!
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The River of Life
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The Holy Place Of Love
The Holy Place of Love. By Guest Author, MaryKate Morse We have a mini-woodland in our backyard, and one morning my husband, Randy, and I could hardly contain ourselves because of the creative antics of one little gray squirrel. He was doing everything in his imagination to impress another little squirrel, for sure a female. […] The post The Holy Place Of Love appeared first on Monte Vista Chapel.
Vulnerability with God and Others
Vulnerability with God and Others II A Small Group Snapshot The Journey is a year-long spiritual formation and discipleship cohort where participants learn to follow and become more like Jesus in deeper ways. Part of the experience includes connecting with others in a small group. The following vlog shares a snapshot of the movement one […] The post Vulnerability with God and Others appeared first on Monte Vista Chapel.
An Inspirational Flower
An Inspirational Flower – By Guest Author Phil Payne On Valentine’s day, each resident (or couple) at Covenant Living received a lovely bouquet of roses and poppies. As I looked down at one of the poppies I saw a thin ring of gold at the center. So – thanks to the wonderful camera on my iPhone […] The post An Inspirational Flower appeared first on Monte Vista Chapel.