Welcome to Sunday Worship at The Village Church. We’re glad you’re here!
Welcome to Sunday Worship at The Village Church. We’re glad you’re here!

February 1, 2026

Matt Chandler   |   February 1, 2026

Welcome & Announcements
  • Beyond
    For Generations to Come

    Join us as we joyfully build beyond ourselves and live into what the Lord is calling us toward in this season.

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Giving

We desire to be generous because He is generous. As you are able, consider giving to support ministry at TVC.

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February 1, 2026

  • Welcome & Call to Worship

  • Video: Beyond Update

  • "Move of God"

  • "Let the Light In"

  • "Sanctuary"

  • Scripture Reading

  • Sermon

  • Communion & Response

Holy Father, there is nothing we have that You have not given us. All we have and all we are belong to You, bought with the blood of Jesus. To spend selfishly and to give without sacrifice is the way of the world, but generosity is the way of those who call Christ their Lord. So, help us to increase in generosity until it can be said that there is no needy person among us. Help us to be trustworthy with such a little thing as money that You may trust us with true riches. Above all, help us to be generous because You, Father, are generous. May we show what You are like to all the world.

References

1 John 2:3-17

This is how we know that we know him: if we keep his commands. The one who says, “I have come to know him,” and yet doesn’t keep his commands, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoever keeps his word, truly in him the love of God is made complete. This is how we know we are in him: The one who says he remains in him should walk just as he walked. Dear friends, I am not writing you a new command but an old command that you have had from the beginning. The old command is the word you have heard. Yet I am writing you a new command, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining. The one who says he is in the light but hates his brother or sister is in the darkness until now. The one who loves his brother or sister remains in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him. But the one who hates his brother or sister is in the darkness, walks in the darkness, and doesn’t know where he’s going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes. I am writing to you, little children, since your sins have been forgiven on account of his name. I am writing to you, fathers, because you have come to know the one who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have conquered the evil one. I have written to you, children, because you have come to know the Father. I have written to you, fathers, because you have come to know the one who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, God’s word remains in you, and you have conquered the evil one. Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world — the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride in one’s possessions — is not from the Father, but is from the world. And the world with its lust is passing away, but the one who does the will of God remains forever.

February 1, 2026

Matt Chandler   |   February 1, 2026

Welcome & Announcements
  • Beyond
    For Generations to Come

    Join us as we joyfully build beyond ourselves and live into what the Lord is calling us toward in this season.

     View the Digital Guide

References

1 John 2:3-17

This is how we know that we know him: if we keep his commands. The one who says, “I have come to know him,” and yet doesn’t keep his commands, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoever keeps his word, truly in him the love of God is made complete. This is how we know we are in him: The one who says he remains in him should walk just as he walked. Dear friends, I am not writing you a new command but an old command that you have had from the beginning. The old command is the word you have heard. Yet I am writing you a new command, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining. The one who says he is in the light but hates his brother or sister is in the darkness until now. The one who loves his brother or sister remains in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him. But the one who hates his brother or sister is in the darkness, walks in the darkness, and doesn’t know where he’s going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes. I am writing to you, little children, since your sins have been forgiven on account of his name. I am writing to you, fathers, because you have come to know the one who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have conquered the evil one. I have written to you, children, because you have come to know the Father. I have written to you, fathers, because you have come to know the one who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, God’s word remains in you, and you have conquered the evil one. Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world — the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride in one’s possessions — is not from the Father, but is from the world. And the world with its lust is passing away, but the one who does the will of God remains forever.

Giving

We desire to be generous because He is generous. As you are able, consider giving to support ministry at TVC.

Give Online

February 1, 2026

  • Welcome & Call to Worship

  • Video: Beyond Update

  • "Move of God"

  • "Let the Light In"

  • "Sanctuary"

  • Scripture Reading

  • Sermon

  • Communion & Response

Holy Father, there is nothing we have that You have not given us. All we have and all we are belong to You, bought with the blood of Jesus. To spend selfishly and to give without sacrifice is the way of the world, but generosity is the way of those who call Christ their Lord. So, help us to increase in generosity until it can be said that there is no needy person among us. Help us to be trustworthy with such a little thing as money that You may trust us with true riches. Above all, help us to be generous because You, Father, are generous. May we show what You are like to all the world.

Worship from Home with Kids

Parents, we know that "Church at Home" often feels more like a circus than a service. If the kids are wiggly or the internet lags, don't stress. God is just as present on your sofa as He is in the worship center. By prioritizing worship today, you are showing your children that our faith isn't tied to a building—it’s a lifestyle that we carry with us, even in the middle of a storm.

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." Matthew 18:20

Here are some practical tips and encouragement

  • Create a "Sacred Space": Clear the coffee table, silence the phones, and maybe even light a candle. Creating a visual difference between "TV time" and "Worship time" helps everyone focus.
  • Keep the Rituals: Encourage everyone to participate, even in your pajamas. Stand up during the songs, open your physical Bibles, and pray out loud together.
  • The "Pause" Button is Your Friend: If your child asks a deep question during the sermon, feel free to hit pause! These "micro-discussions" are where real discipleship happens.
  • Snack & Fellowship: After the service, stay in the living room for "lobby time." Grab some hot cocoa or popcorn and talk about one thing that stood out to you from the teaching.

Parenting Resources

Elementary Teaching Video Jesus Calms the Storm
Preschool Teaching Video Jesus Walks on Water

Younger Elementary Sermon Guide Page
Upper Elementary Sermon Guide Page
Preschool Coloring Sheet

In-Person Worship

Hoping to make it live and in-person? We can’t wait to see you! Check in your child for service before you arrive. 

Check in your child
Theology for the Next Generation

We desire to partner with parents in making disciples of their children by providing resources that share the gospel in developmentally appropriate ways.

Resources for kids
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