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Sunday May 5, 2019 … the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Isaiah 54:12

Welcome to Valley Forge where we love God & others, learn Christ-like discipleship, and live a spirit-filled abundant life

This Week at Valley

Forge

Today 5th ——————— 9:45am

SUNDAY SCHOOL with the D6 Family Theme ”How Can I Know God Exists?”.

10:45am MORNING WORSHIP with Children’s & Praise Choirs singing, a Bap sm, and Pastor Randy preaching. 4:50pm

PRAISE CHOIR PRACTICE

6:00pm

EVENING WORSHIP with Cindy & Isaac Johnson singing and David Odom preaching.

SERVING TODAY @ 10:45am Cradle Roll: Lori Watson, Nikki Hyder Toddlers: Megan Reid, Dayna Harris Floater: Lucy Cox Van: David Snyder (423) 833‐4835 Shu le: Benji Whitehead, Jon Wilcox SERVING TONIGHT @ 6:00pm Cradle Roll: Lori Watson, Nikki Hyder Toddlers: Megan Reid, Dayna Harris Floater: Lucy Cox Van: David Snyder (423) 833‐4835

Wednesday 8th ————— 8:30am

SECOND HARVEST MOBILE FOOD PANTRY in lower parking lot. Volunteers appreciated.

6:30pm

YOUTH CHOIR PRACTICE in Youth Center. CHILDREN’S CHOIR PRACTICE in Room 121.

6:45pm

COTTAGE PRAYER to take “church” to the sick and shut‐ins. Van leaves at 6:45pm returns at 8:00pm. See David Snyder.

Wednesday 8th ———–—– 7:00pm

AWANA CLUBS for youth through 6th grade with classes in the lower level. CTS SANCTUARY CLASS with prayer, praise, singing, and Jim Carr speaking. SERVING WEDNESDAY CTS @ 7:00pm Van: Brian Arrowood (423) 483‐5734

Saturday 11th —————— 9:00am

SATURDAY MORNING PRAYER in lobby.

Sunday 12th ——————–

9:45am

SUNDAY SCHOOL with the D6 Family Theme ”Why Is Every Life Valuable?”.

10:45am MORNING WORSHIP with Children’s & Youth Choirs singing, Child Dedica ons, and Pastor Randy preaching. Each mother present will receive a gi . 6:00pm

NO EVENING WORSHIP

Events & Activities MAY 12 (Sunday) MOTHER’S DAY CHILD DEDICATION Register at FORGE CONNECT ATTENTION LADIES... Please wear your favorite hat on Mother’s Day in honor of Pat Ray.

Events & Activities MAY 13 (Monday) SENIOR ADULTS bingo fellowship at 10:00am in the Fellowship Hall. LEADERSHIP MEETING at 5:00pm in Room 107. MAY 16 (Thursday) WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP DINNER at Fellowship Hall at 6:00pm. Dawn Jennings, Pastor’s wife of First FWB Church, will be speaking. FORGE CONNECT MAY 19 (Sunday) SPRING GRADUATE RECOGNITION during the Morning Worship Service. Submit name, school, & degree (if applicable) by May 12. FORGE CONNECT JUNE 3 — 8 (Monday — Friday) VBS 2019... “THE GREAT ADVENTURE” from 5:30pm — 8:30pm nightly. Join us for a fun filled week of awesome Bible lessons, ac vi es, cra s, and food. Classes available for infants through high school. Register students or sign up to volunteer at FORGE CONNECT. For ques ons, see Darrell or Cynthia Lyons at the childcare area in lower level. NOTICE: VBS VOLS PLEASE REGISTER NOW. To im‐ proved our security, volunteers must register prior to VBS. No one will be allowed in the buildings without pre ‐registra on. JUNE 8 (Saturday) SENIOR ADULTS to Dolly Parton’s “Pirates Voyage Dinner Theater” in Pigeon Forge. Bus leaves church at 3:00pm, show starts at 6:00pm, and return at 10:30pm. $10 deposit. FORGE CONNECT

Events & Activities JULY 12, 13 (Friday — Saturday) WOMEN’S SUMMER NC TRIP to “Going Beyond Live” with Priscilla Shirer and to The Billy Graham Library in Charlo e, NC. We will leave the church at 8:00am on Friday & return Saturday at 10:00pm. Cost is $70. Space is limited. FORGE CONNECT

News & Opportunities ALL MEMBERS AND ATTENDEES are invited to sign the Bible located in the foyer. This will be placed in the founda on of “The Forge” during construc on. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL supplies needed: Barrells, burlap, burlap sacks, saddles, cowboy hats/boots, old wooden tables and chairs, any western décor, lanterns, and other western items. Please have in YRC by May 29. Please tag items with owners name for return a er VBS. 38 SENIOR ADULTS enjoyed a day trip to ChickfilA and the Pinnacle Theater in Bristol to see “Break Through”.

Contact Of The Week CHARLIE & IRENE TRIVETTE (Happy Anniversary) 157 Garrison Hollow Road Elizabethton, TN 37643

Contact Us VALLEY FORGE FWB CHURCH 1503 Riverview Drive Elizabethton, TN 37643 Phone:(423) 542‐5344 Hours: M—F (8am‐5pm) Website: www.valleyforgechurch.com App: valleyforgechurch.com/app

My Worship & Serving SERVING NEXT SUNDAY @ 10:45am Cradle Roll: Keaton Johnson, Casey Crumley Toddlers: Cody & Brannon Vanover Floater: Julie Wilcox Van: Lynn England (423) 895‐3355 Shu le: Jeremy Wright, Kevin Harrison NO EVENING SERVICE

Prayer Please pray for the bereaved families of Jean Bailey (grandmother of Brandon Bailey), & Crystal Barker (cousin of Anthony Johnson, Randy Johnson, & Lisa Johnson‐Short).

Stewardship Sunday School: 332 Morning: 480 Evening: 205 Wed. CTS: 217 Youth: 106 Offering: $18,528.50 Weekly Budget Target: $18,128.58

Happy Birthday! 5/5 5/6 5/7 5/8 5/9 5/10

Rachel Arrowood, Paul Cox Jus n Whitehead Jessie Matheson Whitehead, Shanda Matheson Ann Revis Kyle Evans, Linda Roberson, Rose Walsh Natasha Kyker

Happy Anniversary! 5/5 5/8 5/9 5/11

Tony & Tawnya Davenport, Jay & Marie Kyte Charlie & Irene Trive e Clark & Pam Verran Ikis & Peggy Nave