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6725 I-55 S Frontage Rd.
Byram, MS 39272
Phone: (601) 372 2122
Email: office@vfcbyram.org

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N3XT STEPS

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REAL LIFE. REAL ANSWERS. REAL VICTORY

Pastor Meretta is excited about helping you in your new walk with Jesus. For daily inspiration, follow our Pastor on her social platforms (Instagram & Facebook: Meretta Nichols). Please take a few moments to read through the NEXT STEPS below:

STEP 1

CONNECT WITH OUR CHURCH

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We believe that life is BETTER TOGETHER and real life change happens in the context of relationships. Through building genuine and authentic relationships, we grow to become all that God has designed us to be. Join our vibrant Sunday community where we are learning and growing in all aspects of life. From relationships to studying the Bible to handling your finances – there is something for YOU!

STEP 2

COMPLETE MEMBER PROFILE

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STEP 3

DAILY DEVOTIONAL

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God wants to have a relationship with us and He’s given us ways to know Him better. As we get to know God, we better understand His plan for us. The Bible is God’s Word written, specifically, to guide us through life.

STEP 4

LISTEN TO MUSIC

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We believe that every physical change happens mentally first. In order to be positive we have to think positively. One of the most powerful tools to accomplish this is music. Take sometime and listen to some of our favorite songs via our spotify playlist

RELATIONSHIP RESOURCES

Mental Health Resource
If you or someone you know is considering suicide or having mental health issues, talk with someone today. Go to a local emergency room, call 1-800-273-8255 or click HERE to contact the National Suicide Hotline
Domestic Abuse Resource
Abuse is never acceptable. Never. Period. If you or someone you know is being threatened or hurt physically, do something about it today. Call 911 or go to a local emergency room or click HERE to contact the National Hotline. Your safety and the safety of your family are the most important priority. You are not alone, and there are people who want to help.
Joy Affirmation
Your life reflects the words you say and speak consistently. How you speak to yourself directly influences how you experience things in life. There’s a bible scripture that says: “Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.” Proverbs 18:21 MSG

Positive affirmations give you the power to change your experiences in life by lowering the intensity of negative emotions to the point where they no longer control you. Every positive word spoken rewrites how you think about yourself and your situation. Take time daily to speak over your life. Here’s a few to get you started.

10 POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS:
I’m worthy of feeling happy, appreciated, valued, and loved.
I have a positive attitude and I experience ease and flow in difficult situations.
I radiate confidence, beauty & grace.
I’m healthy physically and mentally strong.
I can relax and accept the good that I know I deserve in my life.
I’m surrounded with positive relationships.
I openly give and receive love.
I enjoy my life and I’m free from worry and anxiety.
All that I need is within me.
Every day is a new day filled with peace, joy & love.

What We Believe

The Bible
The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it was inspired by God, the Bible is truth without any mixture of error and is completely relevant to our daily lives.

Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Psalms 119:11, 89, 105; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 22:29; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 3:16

Trinity
God has existed in relationship with Himself for all eternity. He exists as one substance in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Although each member of the Trinity serves different functions, they each possess equal power and authority.

Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 1:35; John 5:21-23; 14:10, 16; Romans 8:9-11; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Hebrews 1:8-10; James 2:19

The Father
God is great: He is all powerful, all knowing, ever present, unchanging, completely worthy of our trust, and above all, Holy. It is in Him that we live, move and exist. God is good. He is our Father. He is loving, compassionate, and faithful to His people and His promises.

Exodus 3:14; Numbers 23:19; Leviticus 11:44-45; 19:2; Psalm 11:4-6; Malachi 3:6; John 3:16; 4:24; 5:26; 14:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 3:3-4

The Son
Jesus Christ is completely human but, at the same time, completely God. He is the only plan for bringing people who are far from God back into a right relationship with God. He lived a perfect life, so that He could be a substitution for us in satisfying God’s demands for perfection. He defeated death in His resurrection so that we can have life.

Isaiah 7:14; 53; Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; 14:33; 16:16; 28:5-6; Luke 22:70; 24:46-47; John 1:1, 14; 10:30; 11:25-27; 17:1-5; Acts 1:9; 2:22-24; 7:55-56; Romans 1:3-4; 3:23-26; 8:1-3; 10:4; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; Gal 4:4-5; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:15; 2:9; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16

The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit’s presence assures us of our relationship with Christ. He guides believers into all truth and exalts Christ. He convicts people of their sin, God’s righteousness, and the coming judgment. He comforts us, gives us spiritual gifts, and makes us more like Christ.

Genesis 1:2; Psalm 51:11; 139:7 ff.; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Mark 1:10; Luke 1:35; 4:1; 11:13; 12:12; John 15:26; 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4; 13:2; Romans 8:9-11, 14-16, 26-27; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Peter 1:21; Revelation 22:17

Eternity
Man was created to exist forever. He will exist either eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is Heaven. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.

John 3:16, 36; Romans 6:23; 1 John 2:25; 5:11-13; Revelation 20:15

Man
Man is made in the image of God and is the supreme object of His creation. Man was created to have fellowship with God but became separated in that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, man cannot attain a right relationship with God through his own effort. Every human personality is uniquely created, possesses dignity, and is worthy of respect and Christian love.

Genesis 1:26-30; 2:7, 18-22; 3; Psalms 8:3-6; 32:1-5; 51:5; Isaiah 6:5; Jeremiah 17:5; Acts 17:26-31; Romans 1:19-32; 3:10-18, 23; 5:6; 6:6; 7:14-25; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31; 15:19, 21-22; Ephesians 2; Colossians 1:21-22; 3:9-11

Salvation
The blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the only way of salvation through the forgiveness of sin. Salvation occurs when people place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin. Salvation is a gift from God, and it cannot be earned through our own efforts.

Isaiah 1:18; 53:5-6; 55:7; Matthew 1:21; 27:22-66, 28:1-6; Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32; John 1:12; 3:16, 36; 5:24; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 16:30-31; Romans 1:16-18; 3:23-25; 5:8-10; 6; 1 Corinthians 1:18; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Galatians 2:20; 3:13; Ephesians 2:8-10; Philippians 2:12-13; Hebrews 9:24-28; Revelation 3:20

The Church
The Church is a local community of baptized believers unified through faith in Christ. It is committed to the teachings of Christ and obeying all of His commands, and it seeks to bring the Gospel to the world. The Church works together in love and unity, intent on the ultimate purpose of glorifying Christ.

Matthew 16:18-19; 18:15-20; Acts 2:41-47; 5:11-14; 13:1-3; 14:23; 16:5; 20:28; 1 Corinthians 7:17; 9:13-14; 12; Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 3:10-12; 5:22-32; Colossians 1:18; 3:15; 1 Timothy 4:14; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Revelation 21:2-3

Isn't Tithing an Old Testament Command?
Tithing is an Old and New Testament principle. The first tithe between Abram and Melchizedek happened before God gave His people the law. Tithing was then outlined specifically in the laws God gave His people and affirmed by Jesus during His time on Earth. When Jesus taught on tithing, He always challenged people to take their obedience one step further and consider whether they were doing the right thing with the right heart. For example, Jesus affirms the religious leaders for tithing, but criticizes them for neglecting their responsibility to act justly, merci- fully, and faithfully (Matthew 23:23). Another time, while at the temple with the disciples, Jesus watches everyone giving their tithes and calls special attention to a widow because her offering, while small, was given sacrificially instead of thoughtlessly (Luke 21:1-4).