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February 5, 2010
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Vol. 2, Iss. 4
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Communion Sunday
It's Communion Sunday, which means bring your cans for the Food Pantry. Quite often we have requests for assistance from folks in the community
and the food pantry is one way that we can provide immediate aid. During these
difficult times in our economy, more and more people are asking for our help.
Your donations of canned goods, diapers and toiletries are a tangible
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Revelation Continues...
"If you haven't been to the Tuesday night dinner/Bible study it's
not too late. Each Tuesday at 6:00 pm a meal is served and at 6:45 pm we begin our
study of the book in the Bible that promises blessings to those who read it.
Come and join us. Childcare is provided and the lessons conclude promptly at
7:30.
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Special Announcement from Reach Out
Special announcement from Reach Out, a Federal Way ministry to
homeless men. (Our church will provide meals each night during the third week
in March. Please contact Pastor Keith for details and to volunteer to provide
meals.)
March will be here SOON.
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Reach Out Meal Support will be done by Federal Way United
Methodist for the first two weeks.
We are counting on meal help from West Valley Advent Christian for
the third week and from Federal
Way Church of Christ for the last full week of March. St.
Theresa's and R.O. Leadership will feed the men the last few days of the
month.
There is a Server's Guide that we've prepared to help your folks
know what is expected.
It will be helpful for WVAC to visit in the first week of March if
possible. Please let me know what night might be convenient for a few
of your folks to tour and see the process.
FWCC has the fall experience so they will not need to tour.
Can both of your churches provide milk, juices, lunch meats,
cheeses and cereal for the lunches and breakfasts? We have the bread for
sandwich making donated. We also will have all of the non food items that
are needed, plates, cups, tableware, napkins, bowls and we will have the
coffee, sugar and creamer, and mayo and mustard for sandwiches.
Thanks you for helping with homeless men of Federal Way. If you have and questions or concerns, please feel free to email
or call.
Willa Gaines
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Youth News
Winter
Retreat 2010
Our
youth and staff had a great time at White Pass
last weekend. We had three vehicles full of 27 people who attended our
annual Winter Retreat. Pastor Keith Wheaton was our guest speaker and the
group from Thompson Road
provided the worship band. Thank you for all your prayers!
Valentine's
Dinner
The
youth are hosting a Valentine's Dinner. It will be Saturday evening, February 13.
This is a fundraiser for our Summer Camp. Tickets will be going on
sale soon. Watch for details!
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Library News
Have you enjoyed the Scottish novels in the
library? We have another new series, The Lowlands of Scotland by Liz
Curtis Higgs. The stories intertwine the Biblical Jacob and Esau story
with characters set in 1800 century Scotland. This is another series that was
started by a donated book with the remaining books purchased for your
enjoyment.
BROTHERS is another biblically based historical novel based on the
life of Joseph. Author is Angela Hunt.
STONES INTO SCHOOLS by Greg Mortenson is the continuing story of
his contacts in Afghanistan and Pakistan where he has been responsible through
his non-profit organization, Central Asia Institute, for building 130 schools,
mostly for girls. Promoting peace with books, not bombs has given him
access to areas where others cannot go. His story is being heard in
high places and military leaders are employing some of his ideas in Afghanistan
and Pakistan. This story follows THREE CUPS OF TEA which launched
him into this remarkable work. The book helps clarify many things
about Afghan history and may answer some questions you have had about
this Central Asian area. This is a donated book.
Another Donald Miller book A MILLION MILES IN A THOUSAND
YEARS: WHAT I LEARNED WHILE EDITING MY LIFE has been added. Miller
is funny, self-deprecating and painfully honest. This book came as
a process of making a movie of his life. BLUE LIKE JAZZ (also in our
library) was his first book which spawned the idea for the
film. He is sometimes unorthodox in his activities and thoughts but he
helps you to view God in new ways.
CHILDREN'S BOOKS: A display of children's books related to
the Sunday School studies are displayed on the library table. Encourage
your children to take a look. The children's version of THREE CUPS OF TEA
is also available as well as a younger version LISTEN TO THE WIND.
Here's hoping you can find something that you like!
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Heather Lobb-Duran's Baby Shower
All ladies are invited to Heather Lobb-Duran's
baby shower. It will be March 28th in the Fellowship Hall following the church service. Lunch included!
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 Quilting Day
Women's Ministry is sending an invitation to all ladies at West Valley to join us on Saturday, February 6 for Quilting Day. The event is 9:30 am until 2:00 pm in the felllowship room downstairs. Who would like to learn about quilting? Lunch is being provided and you're welcome to invite a friend to come along as well!
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Annual WWBC Conference Delegate Meeting
The
annual WWBC Conference delegate meeting will
be held on Saturday, February 13 at the Nooksack Church starting at
10:00 AM. Please make plans to attend. In addition to worship and some
business and elections we have special guests. ACGC Executive Director
Rev Ron Thomas and ACGC Outreach Director Rev Tim Fox will be making
reports.
After lunch we have the pleasure of working with Rowena and Erwin from
the Philippines as well as Julius Cesar from the Japan Agape houses on
Church planting strategies, mission outreach and Agape House
Ministries.
Don't miss this! Everyone is invited. Lunch is provided.
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Classifieds
- Computer desk for sale, in great condition, $50. Contact Mary Seal if interested: 253-529-4446.
Listing items in the Classifieds
If you'd like to add items to a West Valley Classifieds list, please e-mail Tracey Coon in the church office (office@westvalleychurch.org) for items in the following categories. Please also include your contact information and a detailed description.
These items will be listed on a weekly
basis in our e-news. If you have recurring items, please keep the
church office informed on a weekly basis by the end of day Thursday.
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