Monthly Church Plant Update: VRC

For information on service times and programs, visit their website: Valley Road Church

May 6th

VRC's MCBC Family Update – April

Valley Road Church – April Update

April was full of life and learning at Valley Road Church! For the first time, we hosted both a Good Friday and an Easter Sunday service—and both were well attended. Good Friday offered a reflective and worshipful 55-minute service, while Easter Sunday was a joyful celebration of the resurrection, followed by a pancake brunch. We were especially encouraged by the number of new faces from the neighbourhood. While we recognize the need to better connect newcomers into the rhythm of church life, the overall tone and energy of the weekend were incredibly encouraging.

We’re also thrilled to be moving forward with our partnership with Hands in Service. Our first event takes place in May as we work together to serve lonely and isolated individuals in Kelowna—an exciting step in growing as an outward-facing church.

As we head into May, we’re continuing our Sermon on the Mount series with a focused look at the Lord’s Prayer. Last week, we began by exploring what not to do when praying—reminding ourselves not to make it all about us. This Sunday, we’ll start walking through the prayer itself, beginning with “Our Father.” If you’d like a peek at what we’re up to, visit valleyroadchurch.ca. We’ll also be launching a YouTube page soon where people can watch past sermons anytime.

 

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April 2nd

MCBC Family Update – March Reflections & April Plans

Update from Valley Road Church

Dear MCBC Family,

March has been an encouraging month as we’ve welcomed new visitors each week. Our Sermon on the Mount series has been a blessing, and as we approach Easter, we look forward to shifting our focus to the cross. 

We were grateful to have guest speakers and worship leaders join us this past month, including Kevin Barkowski and Becca Yarowski, as well as a special message from a visiting pastor from the UK. While attendance dipped slightly during March Break, we saw a strong turnout last Sunday, and we’re excited about the momentum leading into Easter. 

Expanding Our Reach 

This past month I had the great opportunity to connect with people outside of church. A highlight was meeting with Hands in Service, an organization dedicated to supporting lonely individuals in need of prayer and care. This Sunday, they will be joining us to share how we can partner with them. 

I also had meaningful conversations with several local pastors about fostering Jesus-centered church communities, and I’m encouraged by the potential for collaboration. 

Celebrating Our Accomplishments 

  • Strengthened unity within our church family 
  • Retention of 85-90% of our founding members, which is rare in church plants 
  • Launched a new small group 
  • Meaningful financial and administrative progress 

Looking Ahead to April 

  • Good Friday Service – Our first ever as a church! 
  • Easter Sunday Brunch – A time of celebration together 
  • Adopt-a-Road Cleanup – Serving our community at the end of the month 

Thank you all for your continued faithfulness. As we move forward, let’s pray for wisdom, unity, and opportunities to share Christ’s love in our community. 

Blessings,

Jordan Pilgrim
Valley Road Church

 

March 11th

Valley Road Church – Monthly Update

 

 

Valley Road Church – Monthly Update - Church Services & Activities

The past two months have been a season of growth and encouragement for Valley Road Church. We celebrated our first anniversary in January with an encouraging worship service to mark the event. We were joined by Shelby and Anne and heard a powerful testimony from Paige (one of our first baptized members). God’s presence was with us, and it was so encouraging for those who have been with us since the beginning to see the continued support of our church.

To start 2025, we are excited to explore The Sermon on the Mount. We enjoyed learning about the Beatitudes and had a lovely sermon from Laura Geelen, who has been with us since the beginning. You can listen to our messages here: https://www.valleyroadchurch.ca/currentseries

Over the past two months, we have welcomed newcomers to our church who were recommended to us by churches in different cities in BC and Alberta. It is encouraging to see churches work together to build the wider church. 

Leadership & Ministry Development

Our Guidance Team continues to shape VRC's future. We are working on forming committees for various ministries, with a vision to launch youth ministry in the fall and engage more with seniors in Glenmore.

AGM

It was an absolute pleasure for my wife, Elisabeth, and me to attend our first MCBC AGM. We enjoyed meeting so many of you and were encouraged by what we are seeing within the MCBC community of churches.

Key Milestones

  • 1st Anniversary Celebration – A joyful milestone!
  • AA Group Launch – Meeting weekly on Thursdays.
  • New Monthly Prayer Meeting – A space for deeper spiritual connection.

Looking Ahead

We plan to launch a new small group, develop a seniors’ ministry, and start our second Alpha. Additionally, we’re strengthening outreach with NOW Canada and our new AA group.