December 3, 2017

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Sunday December 3, 2017 Bulle n

THIS WEEK AT VALLEY FORGE… TODAY 3rd  

9:45am

SUNDAY SCHOOL with D6 lesson “The Body of Christ.” 

  10:45am MORNING WORSHIP with Children’s & Praise Choirs singing and Pastor Randy preaching.     

4:30pm

PRAISE CHOIR PRACTICE

5:00pm YOUTH CHOIR CHRISTMAS PRACTICE in YRC                 for  those with speaking parts only.    6:00pm EVENING WORSHIP with Praise Choir singing and “Because of Bethlehem: Love Is Born, Hope Is Here” by Max Lucado.  Lesson 2                 with Pastor Randy. VOLS … THIS MORNING 10:45am Cradle Roll: Emily Campbell, Tosha Campbell Toddlers: Eric & Kristen Cannon            Floater: Tayla Sluss Van: Keith Hayes (423) 725‐2953            Shu le: Jordan Lovelace, Shaun Julian VOLS … THIS EVENING 6:00pm Cradle Roll: Sandy Hamlin, Angie Waters Toddler: Jonathon & Whitney Hankins            Floater: Kathy Harsh Van: Keith Hayes (423) 725‐2953 

MONDAY 4th 5:00pm

LEADERSHIP MEETING room 107. 

 

TUESDAY 5th  

6:00pm

JR. HIGH CHRISTMAS PARTY. Meet at church. See Shannon Deloach or Nicole Moore.

WEDNESDAY 6th 6:30 — 8:00pm YOUTH CHOIR CHRISTMAS PRACTICE in               Main Sanctuary for dress rehearsal.  No meal.  

6:30pm  

COTTAGE PRAYER MEETING resumes Jan. 3. 

THIS WEEK AT VALLEY FORGE… WEDNESDAY 6th (con nued) 6:45pm   

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY “Breaking Free” by Beth Moore room 120. 

7:00pm YOUTH RALLY in YRC with Praise Band singing               and Pastor Mark preaching.   

7:00pm CHILDRENS CHOIR CHRISTMAS PRACTICE ages               0—4 in Ark and ages 5 — 2nd grade room 123.      7:00pm C.T.S. SANCTUARY CLASS in Lower Level with               prayer, praise, singing, Pastor Randy speaking                and WINTER QUARTERLY BUSINESS SESSION.  Van: Kevin Pitman (423) 725‐4296

THURSDAY 7th 6:30pm MEN’S CHRISTMAS FELLOWSHIP  Bring a $10                gi .  Sign up on tear off.  See Glen Creasey.    6:45pm WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY “Breaking Free” by Beth Moore room 120.   

SATURDAY 9th 5:00pm SENIOR ADULTS CHRISTMAS PARTY at Shirley’s.               Bus leaves at 4:45.  Return to YRC for gi                      exchange.  Bring $10 gi .  Sign up on tear off.                See Pastor Mark.   

6:00pm

A.C.T. CHRISTMAS PARTY at the home of Mary Weddle.  See Melinda Gentry.  

SUNDAY 10th 9:45am

SUNDAY SCHOOL with D6 lesson “Spiritual Gi s”.       

        10:45am MORNING WORSHIP with Children’s & Praise Choirs singing and Pastor Randy preaching.   

‐‐‐‐‐ CHRISTMAS OFFERING  to help  VF members and              a endees needing assistance.  49 families were              helped last year through your generous giving.     

THIS WEEK AT VALLEY FORGE … SUNDAY 10th (con nued) 3:30pm

YOUTH CHOIR arrive at the church. 

4:30pm

PRAISE CHOIR PRACTICE in YRC.

6:00pm

YOUTH CHOIR CHRISTMAS “Three Wise Men And A Baby”. 

COMING UP…    

NOW — DECEMBER 17 CHRISTMAS CARDS for your “Church Family” can be    dropped off in the lobby mail box.  DECEMBER 11 (Monday) LEADERSHIP MEETING room 107 at 5:00pm.   

  CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE.  Pizza at    YRC at 6:00pm with rehearsal to follow in Main Sanctuary.   

DECEMBER 12 (Tuesday)  CRADLE ROLL — PRIMARY CHRISTMAS PARTY with pizza    at FH at 6:00pm then to Speedway In Lights. See Shannon    Deloach or Cynthia Lyons. DECEMBER 13 (Wednesday) SECOND HARVEST in upper gravel lot at 9:00am. CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS “Where’s Baby Jesus?” at 7:00pm.  DECEMBER 15 (Friday)    SAMARITAN’S PURSE SHOEBOX DISTRIBUTION CENTER in Boone, NC from 9:00am — 3:00pm.  10 spots available.   Sign up on tear off or see Ellen Albury or Pastor Mark.  DECEMBER 16 MIDDLERS CHRISTMAS PARTY to Just Jump.  Vans leave    at 4:30.  See Sherry Underwood. DECEMBER 17 (Sunday) PRAISE CHOIR CHRISTMAS “Journey To The Manger” at 3:00pm and 6:00pm.  DECEMBER 18 — 20 (Monday — Wednesday) A.C.T. RETREAT at 10:00am DECEMBER 20 (Wednesday) CANDLE LIGHT CHRISTMAS SERVICE at  7:00pm with “Because of Bethlehem ” by Max Lucado.  Lesson 3 with Pastor Randy. 

COMING UP… (con

nued) DECEMBER 21 (Thursday)  ATTIC 56 CHRISTMAS PARTY     

DECEMBER 24 (Sunday)  MORNING WORSHIP with Praise Choir singing    and “Because of Bethlehem” by Max Lucado.     Lesson 4 with Pastor Randy.  No Evening service. 

NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES… THANK YOU to the 595 who a ended 12th ANNUAL EAST TN RALLY FOR FAMILY MINISTRIES with Primi ve Quartet.  An  offering including sponsorships of $24,276.35 was taken.   THE COOKING GROUP of Jackie Matheson served the family  of James Miller (father of Stephen Miller) this week.   

ANGEL TREE… sponsor a child from our church for Christmas  by adop ng an angel from the tree per instruc ons in the  lobby.  Gi s are due Dec. 17.   

KINGDOM KIDS SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS from 9:45 — 10:35  room 118 for special needs children.  See Gina Johnson.    

LISTENING DEVICES for hearing impaired are available at  the sound booth.  Check out prior to the services.  

WELCOME TO VALLEY FORGE ...  BE OUR GUEST ... Our Pastors would like to meet you a er the service at the front of the Sanctuary. Childcare (Birth ‐ 3 yrs) is available in lower level at “The Ark”. Welcome!

TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOU ... Date: ________________________________________  Name(s):_______________________________ Address: _______________________________  Phone: (_____)_______________________________  Email__________________________________  HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? (Prayer Request, Need, Hospital Visit, Contact Info Change, VF Info, etc.) ______________________________________  MEN’S CHRISTMAS FELLOWSHIP (Dec. 7)     

SENIOR’S CHRISTMAS PARTY @ SHIRLEY’S (Dec. 9)   

SAMARITAN’S PURSE DISTRIBUTION (Dec. 15)   

GUATEMALA MISSION (Jan. 16—23, 2018)

MY WORSHIP & SERVING ...  VOLS … NEXT SUNDAY MORNING 10:45am Cradle Roll: Jean Payne, Donna England Toddlers: Jordan & Casey Lovelace            Floater: Lori Watson Van: Mike White (423) 725‐4650            Shu le: Ben Harrison, Kevin Harrison VOLS … NEXT SUNDAY EVENING 6:00pm Cradle Roll: Sherry Underwood, Dana Harris Toddler: Sco  & Lindsey Burleson            Floater: Jackie Matheson Van: Mike White (423) 725‐4650 

PRAYER Pray for the families of Nolamae Cook (sister of Edna  Thomas) and James Miller (father of Stephen Miller)   who passed away.     

STEWARDSHIP Sunday School: 371 Morning: 625 Evening: 595 Wed. CTS: 317 Youth: 150 Offering: $22,598.30 Weekly Budget Target: $18,128.56

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 12/3 12/4 12/5 12/6 12/7         12/8 12/9        

Sam Harrison, Kim McDonnell, Kim Reece Jackie Lawson, Macie Lyons, Andrea Smith Ben Watson Harley Campbell, Charlo e Pate Linda Abel, Carolyn Childers, Sco y Hughes,         Michael Kosubinsky Tee Blevins, Linda Buchanan, Ethan Fields Ernie Campbell, Jake Hubbard, Anthony Johnson,   Stephanie Tolley, Clyde Williams

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 12/3 12/6 12/8 12/9

Tyler & Salyna Wiseman Richard & Andrea Bowers Ken & Anna Rose, Joseph & Leslie Taylor Tucker & Lisa Carter

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