As a fellowship that sprang out of another Calvary Chapel in Amador County, prayer for this work began back in 1992. Over the years, different Bible studies had begun in this area but no lasting work was established.
For years, several families had been praying for something of Gods Spirit to begin here. One summer afternoon as the Phinneys and a handful of these families were gathered for prayer and the reading of Gods word, the Lord gave them a confirmation from the scriptures; Blessed is the man whos strength is in the Lord, whose heart is set on a pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Bacca, they make it a place of Springs. (Ps. 84:5-6 NIV) The words Valley Springs were clearly and distinctly from the Lord. Still, the decision to begin ministry here was prayed over for another year until pastor Art and his wife, Sherry, moved into the community.
The Church began as a Bible study in the Phinney's home. Slowly growing into precious evenings on the front lawn during hot summer July nights until, by October, the need for a Sunday morning service became apparent. Since then, the Lord has raised up a youth group, children's ministry, men's and womens ministries, and a church facility. Calvary Chapel Valley Springs has three home fellowships meeting in Valley Springs and San Andreas.
As the Lord has blessed our fellowship, we have embarked upon a new building project which is pictured below. This new building will eventually be our new sanctuary, offices, and classrooms - adding to the original building which we have out grown. Presently the new building is a "shell", while we await God's provision to complete the interior.
Just as Jesus saw the needs of the multitudes and had compassion upon them. So the Lord revealled the needs within our church body and our community, and provided for the opening of "Cornerstone" Resource Table (available on Sunday Mornings). This valuable ministry provides biblically based Christian study materials, music, and Bibles at reduced cost. Currently the store is open on Wednesdays & Fridays from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. We do special orders and would love for you to stop by, and check it out.
Through a series of miracles and provision from our Lord, He has opened the door for a local radio ministry. In November of
2002 KWLK was licensed by the FCC to operate a low power radio station, and in December we began broadcasting to the Valley Springs and Calaveras County areas. We feature 24 hour coverage with the teaching of God's Word, contemporary Christian worship and praise, live Bible studys on Wednesday evenings, and local news and information. Our "ministries" page will feature more information about KWLK.
We support missionaries and ministries in Olongapo City and the Bible Study Worship Center and Orphanage ministering to the Aeta tribal areas, both in the Philippines. We support Gospel For Asia ministries taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout Asia using native missionaries, and we support "For Zion's Sake", a ministry of Calvary Chapel Jerusalem, ministering to the needs of the Olim immigrants.
Calvary Chapel Valley Springs is blessed to have students from the Youth Group enrolled at Calvary Chapel Bible College being prepared for His service throughout the world. As a fellowship we are seeking to serve the people of these foothills by proclaiming the eternal message of salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord. He alone is the Good Shepherd of the flock and promises to bring Life to all who believe!
"Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Jesus Christ." Colossians 1:28
Calvary Chapel Valley Springs has been formed as a fellowship of believers in the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Our supreme desire is to know Christ and to be conformed into His image by the power of the Holy Spirit.We Believe:
Jesus Christ is the foundation and cornerstone of the church. He came to restore man's broken relationship with God. His finished work on the cross made that possible. Because of His love demonstrated on the cross by dying for our sins, we now have reason to fellowship with one another and proclaim salvation through His life, death, and resurrection. 1 Cor. 3:11, Eph. 2:20, Rom. 5:6-10
The Bible is the inspired infallible Word of God and is relevant and applicable to man today. Therefore we place great emphasis upon teaching it in public, studying it in private and using it as a guide for our daily lives.
1 Tim. 4:13, 2 Tim. 3:16-17, 1 Thess. 2:13Worship: We believe God is worthy of all praise, reverence and love. We take a special time to worship Him in church through song. It is our goal to worship Him with or whole lives as well as at home, at work, and at play. John 4:23, Col. 3:16, 1 Thess. 2:13
Christian Growth: Our supreme desire is to know Christ and to be conformed to His image, likeness, and example by the power of the Holy Spirit. We encourage this by abiding in Jesus Christ through His Word, prayer, and fellowship; yielding our lives to the Holy Spirit. John 4:23, Col. 3:16, 1 Thess. 2:13
Love is the greatest virtue and demonstration of the reality of Jesus Christ. We endeavor to show a Christ-like love to all men. Love should be exhibited in our lives by our words as well as our actions. John 13:34-35, 1 Cor. 13:13, Phil. 2:3-5
Christian Service is a part of the Christian life and is the responsibility of all believers. Our goal is to develop the ministry of every member to the benefit of all. Eph. 4:11-13, 1 Cor. 12:4-7
Please consider visiting us and enjoy the study of Gods word, the fellowship of the saints and the presence of the Lord among us! We meet at two locations in the area: "see Services / Locations" for service times and locations.
