Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!Psalm 100 What a joyful noise wafted across the lawn and parking lot of LVC on Sunday night!  Brass and guitar, piano and banjo, drum and voice… all raised in joyful song.  Imagine two flat-bed trucks parked side-by-side, adorned with flowers and our new DareToBe2020 signs, set up with a maze of wires and mics, music stands and instruments.  People ga...  Read More

When I was a child, I knew the first Sunday of the church year as Homecoming Sunday.  That was the day everything started- Sunday School, Youth Group, Bible Studies, and so much more.  Usually Lenape Valley celebrates this homecoming moment by gathering for a church potluck picnic, with a feast of our favorite foods.  I love when the church family comes home from their vacations and adventures, fr...  Read More

Jesus often taught with parables, stories from the experience of the people that would draw them closer to the God who created them.  Parables are a powerful tool in teaching even in our modern day.  One of my favorite modern-day parables comes from Chuck Swindoll’s daily devotional, Insight for Today.  The story is entitled: “A Parable of Saving Lives”.  Enjoy! “On a dangerous seacoast notorious ...  Read More

God’s unchanging nature, God’s faithful love for His creation offers us a safe and secure refuge even in a rapidly changing world. This simple truth is the key to finding peace in the midst of uncertainty. Take a moment today to notice God’s hesed in your life.   Read More

Ever feel like David as he writes this prayer?  If only I could fly away…When I was a child, I used to love riding the waves.  The goal: to swim out far enough to catch a wave before it broke, and ride on the crest of that wave all the way to the shallows.  When it worked the ride was exhilarating- so worth the effort!  More often the ride was short-lived as the power of the wave diminished.  And ...  Read More

How are we doing these days?Sunday, August 2nd hundreds of protesters descended on Doylestown.  At times, the sound was deafening as two protests clashed- each intent on being heard.  Signs were brandished, hands raised, emotions on edge.  Thankfully, most of the protesters stayed to their side of the street, using megaphones to project their voices across the short expanse.  When protesters cross...  Read More