Flemings in the Philippines!
On February 20th, we met our precious baby boy, Ethan Kai. We are very thankful for a smooth delivery and recovery so far, and for the peace that God has given us throughout this season. Ethan is a Hebrew name and means “strong”, and while Kai has various origins, in Japanese (海) it means “ocean”. We like how the ocean is a way that we see God’s strength in creation, and we pray that he would have a strong faith…
Village Green Newsletter – March 2026
As March arrives, we begin to sense the quiet transition from winter toward spring — a season that reminds us of renewal, growth, and hope. In many ways, this mirrors what God continues to do among us as a church family. We are grateful for the ways we have seen faith deepened, relationships strengthened, and opportunities for service expanded over the past weeks.
Flemings in the Philippines!
We hope and pray that you had a meaningful Christmas season as you celebrated the birth of our Lord and Savior. This past Christmas was extra special for our family, as Mia started to understand more of who Jesus is and had so much fun celebrating His birthday! As we move further into the new year, we’d love to share a little snapshot of what this semester looks like for us. Changes in Rhythms There have been a few changes…
Village Green Newsletter – February 2026
Welcome to our latest newsletter. As we step into February, we are reminded that this is often a season caught between winter and spring, a time of waiting and hopeful expectation. It’s a fitting picture of the Christian life, where God continues to work even when growth isn’t yet visible. This month’s newsletter highlights the ways God is shaping our church community through worship, service, and life together. We pray these updates encourage you to stay connected, lean into community, and watch for the quiet but faithful ways God is at work among us.
Flemings in the Philippines!
We have recently completed the first semester of the school year and would love to share about it with you in this prayer letter! Overall, it was a more challenging semester, but we are thankful that we can honestly say that we felt like we were still able to thrive the past several months. Semester 1 Recap As you may recall, Grady received ACL reconstruction surgery in late July. Since our school year started in early August, he was starting…
Village Green Newsletter – January 2026
Happy New Year! Welcome to the first newsletter for 2026. As we step into a new year together, we do so with gratitude for God’s faithfulness behind us and hope for His leading ahead of us. A new year invites fresh beginnings and new opportunities to grow in faith, deepen community, and live more fully into Christ’s love and calling. Thank you for being part of this church as we present you with the month of January and all you can anticipate for the month ahead.
Fraud Warning!
This is pastor Jon. This is a quick update to warn you that someone is once again impersonating me and asking for money. Remember, the church, nor I, would ever approach you in a text or email to ask for money. Below is the email script so please DO NOT respond to it. This is a common scam. Always verify who you are speaking to. If you have been contacted, report it to the London Police Department and the Canadian…
Village Green Newsletter – December 2025
Welcome to December!
As we enter this season of anticipation and celebration, we’re reminded once again of the profound hope at the heart of the Christmas story. In a world often marked by uncertainty, the birth of Christ breaks in with the promise of light, peace, and renewed joy.
This month, our schedules may be full—but may our hearts be even fuller. As a church family, let’s take time to reflect on God’s faithfulness over the past year, embrace opportunities to serve and bless others, and prepare our spirits to welcome the One who came to dwell among us.
Fraud Warning!
This is pastor Jon from Village Green Community Church. Someone is impersonating me and asking people for gift cards. If you get a text from 1-810-306-9683, please ignore and under no circumstances send them any money. They are sending texts to everyone on our roster, and we are trying to find out where the breach happened. We are very sorry for this. Thank you, and please be diligent. Blessings
Paul’s Fall Update 2025
Read the latest update from Jacob and Leidy Paul. They currently serve and work in Columbia, as church planters and they founded El Nido to help serve vulnerable pregnant teenagers.
Village Green Newsletter – November 2025
Welcome to the November Newsletter. Here at Village Green Community Church, we continue to see God’s faithfulness in the lives of our people, the growth of our ministries, and the deepening sense of community among us. As we look toward the latter part of the year, may we each find fresh reasons to give thanks to God—for His provision, His presence, and His promises that never fail.
Hitachinaka Happenings -Coming Home
Just before we left Japan, we asked our supporting churches and friends to pray regarding our transition. Specifically, we asked for prayer for a car, an apartment, and for our boxes shipped by sea mail via the post office(!) to arrive in a timely manner.The Lord answered “more than we could ask or imagine” with a car that meets our needs, and we are now “continuing together in one Accord”. This car enabled us to move quickly, and God led…