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7 Habits

That draw us closer to God and one another

7 Habits Series Trailer

February 27, 2022 • Colossians 2:6–7

Ukraine & Eastern Europe Q&A with Gerry McNamara

March 13, 2022 • Gerry McNamara

Join us to hear more detail about the church's response in Ukraine, the Vis De Copil home in Romania, and all our work in Central & Eastern Europe. Bring your questions for Gerry! Connect after the service - http://valleychapel.org/connect Want to support this ministry? - http://valleychapel.org/give Download the Valley Chapel APP at the bottom of the page on http://www.valleychapel.org

Habit #1: Pursuing Maturity

February 27, 2022 • Ryan Rovito • 2 Peter 3:8–18

We are transforming into a community through whom God's love flows. During Lent, we reflect on our neediness, our dependence on the grace of God, and by doing so prepare ourselves to receive the gift of Easter. The focus of our preparation will be reflecting on 7 key habits that, when practiced, draw us closer to the loving God who created us and to one another as we serve. Today we reflect on... Habit #1 Pursuing Maturity: We submit to God's desire to transform us continually. With a posture of humility, we admit the limitations of our own practices and conclusions while actively working toward wholeness and wellness. Connect after the service - http://valleychapel.org/connect Want to support this ministry? - http://valleychapel.org/give Download the Valley Chapel APP at the bottom of the page on http://www.valleychapel.org

Habit #2: Sharing Resources

March 6, 2022 • Ryan Rovito • 1 John 3:16–18

We are transforming into a community through whom God's love flows. During Lent, we reflect on our neediness, our dependence on the grace of God, and by doing so prepare ourselves to receive the gift of Easter. The focus of our preparation will be reflecting on 7 key habits that, when practiced, draw us closer to the loving God who created us and to one another as we serve. Today we reflect on... Habit #2 Sharing Resources: Everything we have belongs to God|we are stewards of the time, talents, possessions, and money entrusted to us. Because of that, we give to God's work through the church and share with others out of the abundance God has shared with us individually and collectively. Connect after the service - http://valleychapel.org/connect Want to support this ministry? - http://valleychapel.org/give Download the Valley Chapel APP at the bottom of the page on http://www.valleychapel.org

Habit #3: Cultivating Trust

March 13, 2022 • Gerry McNamara • Proverbs 3:5, Zechariah 8:16–17

We are transforming into a community through whom God's love flows. During Lent, we reflect on our neediness, our dependence on the grace of God, and by doing so prepare ourselves to receive the gift of Easter. The focus of our preparation will be reflecting on 7 key habits that, when practiced, draw us closer to the loving God who created us and to one another as we serve. Today we reflect on... Habit #3 Cultivating Trust: We trust God and one another, but trust takes work to maintain. We maintain trust in God through regular prayer and taking steps of faith. We maintain trust in each other by practicing a charitable attitude, speaking honestly within our relationships, addressing problems directly and promptly, and building safe and transparent systems. Connect after the service - http://valleychapel.org/connect Want to support this ministry? - http://valleychapel.org/give Download the Valley Chapel APP at the bottom of the page on http://www.valleychapel.org

Habit #4: Inviting Growth

March 20, 2022 • Ryan Rovito • Matthew 28:19–20

We are transforming into a community through whom God's love flows. During Lent, we reflect on our neediness, our dependence on the grace of God, and by doing so prepare ourselves to receive the gift of Easter. The focus of our preparation will be reflecting on 7 key habits that, when practiced, draw us closer to the loving God who created us and to one another as we serve. Today we reflect on... Habit #4 Inviting Growth: God actively invites people to draw closer, and we have a part in that. As we each stand ready for God to nourish our own faith, we also actively prepare to offer hospitality and support to others. We do this by preparing for new relationships, praying for one another, and walking together toward deeper discipleship. Connect after the service - http://valleychapel.org/connect Want to support this ministry? - http://valleychapel.org/give Download the Valley Chapel APP at the bottom of the page on http://www.valleychapel.org

Habit #5: Valuing Effort

March 27, 2022 • Ryan Rovito • Philippians 2:12–13

We are transforming into a community through whom God's love flows. During Lent, we reflect on our neediness, our dependence on the grace of God, and by doing so prepare ourselves to receive the gift of Easter. The focus of our preparation will be reflecting on 7 key habits that, when practiced, draw us closer to the loving God who created us and to one another as we serve. Today we reflect on... Habit #5 Valuing Effort: By calling ourselves “Christian,” we represent Christ in every part of our lives. Therefore, we strive for excellence in our individual lives and as an organized community. We do this by celebrating effort, encouraging diligence, and constantly pursuing improvement in our practices and intentions. Connect after the service - http://valleychapel.org/connect Want to support this ministry? - http://valleychapel.org/give Download the Valley Chapel APP at the bottom of the page on http://www.valleychapel.org

Habit #6: Giving Grace

April 3, 2022 • Ryan Rovito • Ephesians 4:29–32

We are transforming into a community through whom God's love flows. During Lent, we reflect on our neediness, our dependence on the grace of God, and by doing so prepare ourselves to receive the gift of Easter. The focus of our preparation will be reflecting on 7 key habits that, when practiced, draw us closer to the loving God who created us and to one another as we serve. Today we reflect on... Habit #6 Giving Grace: As God bears with us, offering undeserved grace, we bear with one another in love and patience, remembering we are all broken in our representation of Christ. Therefore, we do not wield shame or guilt but instead, in humility, deal with one another with compassion. Connect after the service - http://valleychapel.org/connect Want to support this ministry? - http://valleychapel.org/give Download the Valley Chapel APP at the bottom of the page on http://www.valleychapel.org

Habit #7: Revealing Hope | Kidz Pageant

April 10, 2022 • Valley Chapel Kidz • Isaiah 58:6–12

We are transforming into a community through whom God's love flows. During Lent, we reflect on our neediness, our dependence on the grace of God, and by doing so prepare ourselves to receive the gift of Easter. The focus of our preparation will be reflecting on 7 key habits that, when practiced, draw us closer to the loving God who created us and to one another as we serve. Today we reflect on... Habit #7 Revealing Hope: We share a hope that God is actively restoring all creation through the Spirit-empowered work of the church. We deliver this hope by actively working toward flourishing in our households, schools, workplaces, and communities. As we do this, we introduce our neighbors to Jesus, who delivers true hope to all who choose to believe. Connect after the service - http://valleychapel.org/connect Want to support this ministry? - http://valleychapel.org/give Download the Valley Chapel APP at the bottom of the page on http://www.valleychapel.org