MorningPointe Service| UT Student Testimony | Parent/Child Dedication | Next Steps (New Member) Meal May 17!

Pray, Connect, Grow — It’s All Happening This Week at HVC

Mother’s Day
Sign Up for Parent / Child Dedication Service
The Welcome Table: Next Steps (New Member Information) – May 17th!
Bradley Hudgens’ Testimony
Who is your Wristband Person? – Pray for them this month! See suggestions at the bottom of this email.
Volunteer Needs – Sunday & Wednesday Child Care Help – Sign Up
Two Adult Small Groups –9:30 AM Sundays
Find Your Grow Group. We have opportunities available for every age group – on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, or Sunday!
A Word from Pastor Rodney

Bradley Hudgins, a UT Student who attends Hardin Valley Church, gives his testimony.

He Is Still Faithful

There are moments in life when the road feels long, and the burdens feel heavy, when you’ve done the right thing, and it hasn’t seemed to matter, when you’ve prayed, and the answer hasn’t come, when you’ve trusted and still found yourself wondering. Friend, you are not alone in that. The great men and women of Scripture knew that valley well. And yet, through every one of those seasons, God was not absent. He was working. Psalm 46:1 declares, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Not a distant help. Not an occasional help. A very present help that is right here, right now, in whatever you are walking through today.

Take heart and do not grow weary. The same God who parted the Red Sea, who shut the mouths of lions, who raised Christ from the dead – that God is your God. He has not changed, He has not grown tired, and He has not forgotten your name. Whatever this week has handed you, bring it to Him. His Word is true, His promises are sure, and His grace is sufficient for every single thing you are facing. Stay faithful in the small things. Keep showing up. Keep believing. The story isn’t over. In His hands, the best is never behind you.

This is a service where parents make a heartfelt commitment to raise their families in a Christ-centered home — grounding them in God’s Word, prayer, and faith. Rooted in Ephesians 6:4, parents pledge to bring their child up in the “nurture and admonition of the Lord,” intentionally shaping their character, values, and spiritual foundation. The church family also plays a role, affirming our support and walking alongside the family on that journey. If you are interested in participating, sign up in the foyer for more information!

The Welcome Table Sunday, May 17 | Following the Service | 90 Minutes

A shared meal and conversation about what it looks like to make Hardin Valley Church your church home. If you’ve been visiting and wondering what’s next, this is a great next step. Belonging starts with a meal – we’d love to have you at the table. Childcare available. Sign up in the foyer.

Join us this Sunday at 9:30 AM for Sunday School! We offer classes for all ages and stages, including children, teens, adults, and seniors. Grow in faith, fellowship, and understanding. Find your place in a group and feel right at home.