NOTE: Our Food Bank has moved to Glendora Church of the Brethren
151 So Glendora Ave. Glendora, CA 91741S
Village Covenant Church family,
On October 8, 2023, we gathered for our final, closure worship and celebration service! What a sacred and loving experience it was to welcome current and former VCC members, along with leaders from our sister churches of Visión de Gracia Covenant Church and House of Abundance. Thank you to former pastors, Ross Browning, Matt Mattoon, Matt Marzluft, Fred Carter and Bruce Linscheid, for the loving words of gratitude and blessing that you sent. And, thank you, Pastor Don Bowers and Rosie Bowers, for being with us in person to offer memories and blessing, as well.
We were so grateful to you, Kevin Leissner, for reading personal greetings from some of the missionaries whom we have supported over the years, along with welcoming back home, Dave Brunn, Jeff and Carolyn Stoker, and Barrie and Cherri Williamson. Jim Cornell and Daunte Brown, your musical leadership has been such a very good gift in our weekly worship gatherings, yesterday, and throughout the past years! Beth Rasmussen and Victoria Ward, the beautiful and delicious reception you prepared for us was the perfect conclusion to this day of celebration!
God’s Spirit has filled this church family all the way through our history. And, God faithfully guided us in this final season of discernment. I was honored to be your Pastor, creating healthy space for the many emotions and stories held within the community…deep sadness and loss; gratitude for God’s faithfulness throughout the story of VCC; and mature conviction that this ending is right and good. We look forward to the ways God’s grace will be revealed in each person’s life in the season ahead. We also celebrate the wonderful Kingdom resource of the property and facilities on the corner of Gladstone and Barranca in Azusa, CA, where Visión de Gracia Covenant Church, House of Abundance, and the Food Bank Ministry continue serving, now guided by the capable leaders of the Pacific Southwest Conference and the Evangelical Covenant Church.
“I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 1:6
God’s grace and peace,
Rev. Laurie A. D. Cornell