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Sunday December 24, 2017 Bulle n For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11

Bulle n dedicated in loving memory of Flo Allen

THIS WEEK AT VALLEY FORGE… TODAY 24th  

9:45am

SUNDAY SCHOOL with D6 lesson “The Greatest Gi .”

  10:45am MORNING WORSHIP with Children’s, Youth & Praise Choir Christmas Medley’s & “Because of Bethlehem” by Max Lucado with Pastor Randy.   

  ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐   Please pick‐up and deliver Christmas Cards in               the foyer. 

  6:00pm

NO EVENING SERVICE

VOLS … THIS MORNING 10:45am Cradle Roll: Clint & Libby Hoilman Toddlers: Penny Rice, Megan Rice            Floater: Lucy Cox Van: Mike White (423) 725‐4650            Shu le: Mark Guinn, Julius Waters NO VOLS … THIS EVENING 6:00pm

MONDAY 25th ‐‐‐‐‐                                

         

         

Wishing you & your family  a MERRY CHRISTMAS from  Pastor Randy, Pastor Mark,  Shannon Deloach, Gina     Johnson, and Jeff Snyder.

  ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐   CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED 25th & 26th. 

WEDNESDAY 27th  

7:00pm    CTS SANCTUARY CLASS with prayer, praise,                 singing, and year in review tes mony service.  

  ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐   YOUTH CHURCH in lower level.  Cradle Roll,                 Toddlers, and Beginners (Birth — Pre‐K) in                   the Ark.  All other youth in their classes.  Van: Mike White (423) 725‐4650

THIS WEEK AT VALLEY FORGE… FRIDAY 29th 5:30pm NEXT GENERATION CHRISTMAS PARTY. Meet               at the church.  See Shannon Deloach.    

SUNDAY 31st 9:45am

SUNDAY SCHOOL with D6 lesson “The Promise of Resurrec on.”

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

  6:00pm

NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE with prayer, praise, singing, and David Odom preaching.  

COMING UP…  

JANUARY 1 (Monday)  CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED JANUARY 3 (Wednesday)  AWANA resumes for youth through  6th grades with Bible  memoriza on,  singing, prayer, ac vi es, & more!  A  great spiritual investment in your child  or grandchild. Classes in lower level. See Gina Johnson.    JANUARY 4 (Thursday)  MEN’S FELLOWSHIP at 6:30pm at FH. Sign up on tear off.    See Glen Creasey.  JANUARY 8 (Monday) SENIOR ADULTS BINGO FELLOWSHIP at FH at 10:00am. JANUARY 10 (Wednesday)    SECOND HARVEST MOBILE FOOD PANTRY at 9:00am.    Volunteers appreciated.  See Pastor Mark. JANUARY 16—23 (Tuesday — Tuesday) GUATEMALA MISSION TEAM to Escuintla, Guatemala        to build a sanctuary for the residents of the landfill and    the Land of Hope.

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JANUARY 28 (Sunday) 

VALLEY FORGE GOT TALENT… Youth            night during the Evening Worship     Service.  Sign up on tear off.  See      Shannon Deloach. 

  APRIL 30 — MAY 2 (Monday — Wednesday)  SENIOR ADULTS SPRING TRIP to Pennsylvania and     Washington, DC.  Trip includes Hershey; Sight & Sound    Theater; Lancaster Comedy; and US Capital tour.  Sign up    on tear off.  $275  each.  40 available.  See Pastor Mark. 

NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES… BAPTISMS: DAVID CARPENTER BAPTISM was December 17  by Rev. Jake Johnson and Pastor Randy during the  morning worship service in the bap stery.       MAKAYLA COAD BAPTISM was December 17  by  Pastor Randy and Rev. Jake Johnson during the  morning worship service in the bap stery.    CORY LAWSON BAPTISM was December 17 by  Pastor Randy and Rev. Jake Johnson during the  morning worship service in the bap stery.    WINTER GRADUATES HONORED: ERIN KISER is a winter graduate from ETSU with    a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.    KAYLA LYONS is a winter graduate from ETSU  with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. 

  SHANDA MATHESON is a winter graduate from  TN College of Applied Technology with cer fica on  as a Phlebotomy Technician.  JEREMY SOMMERS is a winter graduate from   Tusculum College with a Masters of Arts in      Teaching degree.   

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THE YOUNG at HEART LADIES   packed over 40  food boxes for   Christmas.   ACTIVE CHRISTIAN TEENS CHRISTMAS PARTY and winter  retreat to Damascus,  Virginia.   

PRAISE CHOIR CHRISTMAS cast for “Journey To The Manger.” A total of 961 a ended the 2 services on Sunday,  December 17 at 3:00pm and 6:00pm.  

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.)

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MEN’S FELLOWSHIP (January 4)   

YOUTH TALENT NIGHT (January 28)   

SENIOR ADULTS SPRING TRIP (April 30 — May 2)

MY WORSHIP & SERVING ...  VOLS … NEXT SUNDAY MORNING 10:45am Cradle Roll: Keaton Johnson, Casey Crumley Toddlers: Cody & Brannon Vanover            Floater: Bailey Montgomery Van: Mike White (423) 725‐4650            Shu le: James Bunten, Greg Ha ield VOLS … NEXT SUNDAY EVENING 6:00pm Cradle Roll: Melissa Carr, Melinda Gentry Toddlers: Shaun & Melanie Julian            Floater: Ca e Carr Van: Keith Hayes (423) 725‐2953

PRAYER Pray for the family of Flo Allen (member and friend of  many) who passed away this week.  

  STEWARDSHIP Sunday School: 383 Morning: 616 Evening: 445 (3pm) Wed. CTS: 194 Offering: $22,318.31 516 (6pm) Weekly Budget Target: $18,128.56

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 12/22 12/24 12/26 12/27 12/28    12/29 12/30

Leon Mann Des e Graybeal, Nancy Smith Larry Andes, Gary Holder Bea Snyder Kaegan Davenport Natalie Wright Josh Hayes

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 12/28    Mike & Frema Fine, Glenn & Patsy Hayes 

CONTACT OF THE WEEK DANNY HILBERT (Get Well)  1016 Southgate Drive  Elizabethton, TN 37643  CONTACT US … Valley Forge Free Will Bap st Church 1503 Riverview Drive   Elizabethton, TN  37643  Phone: (423) 542‐5344     Office Hours: M—F (8am‐5pm)  Website: www.valleyforgechurch.com    Mobile App: valleyforgechurch.com/app