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Sunday December 17, 2017 Bulle n

THIS WEEK AT VALLEY FORGE… TODAY 17th  

9:45am

SUNDAY SCHOOL with D6 lesson “Excellence of Love.”

  10:45am MORNING WORSHIP with Children’s & Praise Choirs singing, Bap sms, Winter Graduates recognized, and Pastor Randy preaching.     

1:30pm PRAISE CHOIR PRACTICE & full dress rehearsal.    3:00pm & 6:00pm PRAISE CHOIR CHRISTMAS “Journey To The Manger” ‐‐‐‐‐ DEADLINE for CHRISTMAS CARDS to be                      “dropped off” for your “Church Family” in lobby              mail box.  Also “pick up” your cards and help                 distribute to those who are unable to a end.  ‐‐‐‐‐  

DEADLINE for ANGEL TREE GIFTS.  

VOLS … THIS MORNING 10:45am Cradle Roll: Sco  & Jennifer Farmer Toddlers: David & Heather Odom            Floater: Beth Hilbert Van: Brian Arrowood (423) 342‐5707            Shu le: Jeremy Wright, Adam Colbaugh VOLS … THIS EVENING 6:00pm Cradle Roll: Carrie Murray, Melissa Grindstaff Toddler: Anna Rose, Ellen Albury            Floater: Julie Wilcox Van: Keith Hayes (423) 725‐2953 

  

MONDAY 18th 10:00am A.C.T. RETREAT to Damascus, VA. Meet at the               church.  Will return on Wednesday, 20th for                 Candlelight Service.  See Melinda Gentry.

WEDNESDAY 20th 9:00am

SECOND HARVEST MOBILE FOOD PANTRY Volunteers appreciated.  This is a makeup date               for last weeks cancella on.  See Pastor Mark.    

THIS WEEK AT VALLEY FORGE… WEDNESDAY 20th (con nued) 7:00pm CANDLE LIGHT CHRISTMAS SERVICE                with  “Because of Bethlehem ” by Max              Lucado.  Lesson 3 with Pastor Randy.  ‐‐‐‐‐ ALL YOUTH CLASSES except the ARK will join the              Sanctuary Candlelight Service.   Van: Keith Hayes (423) 725‐2953

THURSDAY 21st 2:00pm    ATTIC 56 CHRISTMAS PARTY to Quantum Leap.             See Cynthia Lyons or Judy Heaton.     

FRIDAY 22nd 6:30pm WILLING WORKERS CHRISTMAS PARTY at the               home of Rodney & Jean Payne.    

SUNDAY 24th 9:45am

SUNDAY SCHOOL with D6 lesson “The Greatest Gi .”

        10:45am MORNING WORSHIP with Children’s, Youth & Praise Choir Christmas Medley’s and “Because of Bethlehem” by Max Lucado.  Lesson 4  with Pastor Randy.      6:00pm NO EVENING SERVICE

COMING UP…  

DECEMBER 25   Wishing you and your family a MERRY CHRISTMAS from Pastor Randy,     Pastor Mark, Shannon  Deloach, Gina    Johnson, and Jeff Snyder. DECEMBER 25 & 26 (Monday & Tuesday)  CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED

COMING UP… (con

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DECEMBER 29 (Friday) NEXT GENERATION CHRISTMAS PARTY meet at the    church at 5:30.  See Shannon Deloach.    

DECEMBER 31 (Sunday)  NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE as we look    back on God’s many blessings throughout the year on our    VF  Church Family.   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 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.

JANUARY 28 (Sunday)  VALLEY FORGE GOT TALENT… Youth              night during the Evening Worship     Service.  See Shannon Deloach.

NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES… THE COOKING GROUP of Linda Roberson ministered to the  family of Dorothy McQueen Hurt (mother of Sco y Hughes)  this week. THANK YOU… to everyone who supported the Christmas  Offering.  A total of $15,350.00 was given to help 47        families in our congrega on for Christmas.    

THANK YOU… to everyone who supported the Angel Tree  and purchased gi s for children in our congrega on.   

NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES… YOUTH CHOIR CHRISTMAS cast for           “3 Wise Men and a Baby.”  CHILDREN’S CHOIR CHRISTMAS cast for  “Where’s Baby Jesus?”  CRADLE ROLL — PRIMARY CHRISTMAS PARTY to Speedway in Lights. TURNING POINT CHRISTMAS PARTY to The Escape Room and  Sweetsie Treats.  

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)

MY WORSHIP & SERVING ...  VOLS … NEXT SUNDAY 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 … NEXT SUNDAY EVENING

PRAYER Pray for the families of Dorothy McQueen Hurt (mother  of Sco y Hughes) and Anne Maguire (mother of Mark  Albury) who passed away.     

STEWARDSHIP Sunday School: 359 Morning: 637 Evening: 428 Wed. CTS: 363 Youth: N/A Offering: $18,819.96 Weekly Budget Target: $18,128.56

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 12/17 Gloria Jenkins 12/18 Zach Carter 12/19 Robin Beckelhimer, Brynley Bradford, Shirley              Long 12/20 Sheena Crosswhite, Devin Dugger, Jacob                   McKinney, Daizee Reece, Lonnie Shell, Tyler                Smotherman 12/21 Skylyn Wheeler 12/22 Kevin Crowe

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 12/17 12/20 12/22

Andrew & Robin Beckelhimer Clyde & Donna Williams David & Heather Odom

CONTACT OF THE WEEK Gloria Jenkins (Happy Birthday/ Get Well)  114 Bri any 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