Linn Valley Community Church to celebrate 30 years

Press release

Linn Valley Community Church is excited to invite the entire community to join in celebrating its 30th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. For over three decades, our church has been committed to spreading the love of Christ in our valley and beyond, and this celebration will be a momentous occasion to reflect on the past and look forward to the future.

The celebration will begin with a special 10 a.m. worship service, featuring guest speaker Don Venoit of Midwest Christian Outreach. Don will challenge us to reflect on how God has worked through the church in the past, using these lessons to inspire us as we continue sharing the gospel and building God’s Kingdom in the years to come.

Following the service, at 11 a.m., everyone is invited to join us for a reception where we will share pictures, stories, and fellowship. Refreshments will be provided as we reflect on the church’s journey and celebrate the many lives touched by its ministry. We especially encourage all those who have been impacted by Linn Valley Community Church over the years—whether as members, visitors, or community partners — to attend. This is a time for all of us to come together, share memories, and look forward to how God will continue to use our church to make an impact in the valley and beyond.

As part of the celebration, the mayor and members of Linn Valley City Council will present a special proclamation commemorating the church’s 30-year anniversary. We will also hear from past members as they share stories, offering an oral history that highlights key moments in our church's life.

As we celebrate this milestone, we are reminded of our mission: Expanding God's Kingdom by connecting people to Jesus and each other. This guiding vision has shaped our past and will continue to lead us into the future.

Scripture to Guide Our Celebration:

• “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” — Ephesians 3:20-21

  
  

• “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:11

  
  

• “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” — Mark 16:15

A Few Words from Church Leaders and Members:

• “It’s incredible to see how God has moved in our church over these past 30 years. We are excited about what’s ahead!” — Pastor, David Guy Van Bebber Jr.

  
  

• “This church is such a blessing to my mom and I. We are excited about the 30 years the church has been here, and we have loved the 10 years we have been here. We love the church. — Church Treasurer, Bonnie Haley

We look forward to welcoming everyone to this special celebration and giving thanks for 30 years of ministry. Whether you’ve been part of our church for years or have been impacted by its outreach in the community, we encourage you to join us for this joyous occasion.

Together, we will celebrate the past and look forward to the next 30 years of serving Christ with love, purpose, and faith.