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September 12, 2010
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New Sign Arrives!!
The
new sign in the old reader board is only the first of several changes
being made to our signage. It is not quite complete; the address will be
added soon to that sign. The
Welcome & Worship Service times and phone # will be on the glass
front entry doors (we have this and it is ready to go up) and worship
times and phone # will also be on the office door. The gable of the church building (facing 288th Street) will
also have a new look...we will be working with the sign company on
options (possibly a banner type). The "Youth Club House" will also have a new sign.
Notice that the new sign says "West Valley Community Church", our challenge now is to live up to our sign!!
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Annual Church Picnic
It's that time again so JOIN US for our annual WEST VALLEY
COMMUNITY CHURCH Service in the Park!
Sunday, September 19, GAME FARM PARK in Auburn - Service and music will start at 10:30am at the park Amphitheater
- Picnic to follow in the park Shelter
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Children's activities
and Volleyball!
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Fair-style food will be provided by our awesome Hospitality Team
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Plan to bring a SALAD or SIDE DISH to share
PLEASE NOTE: We suggest you bring a blanket too - if the weather is nice you can lay
it out, if the weather doesn't cooperate you'll have something to bundle up in!
Maps will be available at the church.
Need a ride or have room for a rider? See Margaret Post.
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Sock It to Homelessness
West Valley is joining Operation Nightwatch to "Sock it to
homelessness!" We will be collecting socks for the next few weeks to help
Operation Nightwatch provide this basic necessity to folks living on the cold
streets of Seattle. Be looking for more details from John Fenlason. |
A Note from Janet Erford
My heart-felt thanks for your prayers,
thoughts and cards. I'm still on IV antibiotics, but able to be at home and
hope to be able to switch to oral meds soon. I feel each prayer and send my
love to you. -- Jan Erford
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Prayer Request for Armando Cisneros
Please be in prayer for Armando Cisneros as he
gains strength for reconstructive surgery on his head and face October 16.
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Invest in Our Youth
Recently, Pastor Brandon was chosen by ACGC to serve on the national
student leadership commission. One of his new responsibilities involves meeting
with other AC youth leaders from across the US. In November this board will
meet in conjunction with the national youth workers convention, held in
Nashville, TN. While many of Brandon's expenses will be covered by ACGC, not
all are. Also, since this convention provides excellent training for lay youth
leaders, West Valley will benefit greatly by sending another youth worker to
accompany Brandon at this event. The CLT has voted to encourage Brandon to
attend the convention with his wife, Becca, who works closely with him in youth
ministry. Since this is an expense not directly covered by our budget, we are
asking members to help support this endeavor by giving designated
contributions. Both the Western Regional AC Association and the Western
Washington and British Colombia Conference will also be asked to help cover the
costs associated with this trip. If you would like to "Invest in Our Youth
(workers!)" in this manner, please designate any contributions as for
"National Youth Workers Convention."
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From Our Pastor Emeritus, Clio Thomas
Pastor
Clio Thomas serves
as "Area Director" for the Asia/Pacific mission field of the Advent
Christian Denomination. One of his duties is to encourage mission
workers in a variety of settings throughout Asia. The following is a
weekly installment of his letter, sent literally around the world to
those in his charge.
Dear Ones in Christ,
When we think of the world wide web (www) we usually think
of the information on the internet. With a few strokes of keys on our
computers we can get information from all over the planet, on almost any
subject. But this week I have been thinking of the WWW in a different
way. Week after week I write these short articles and then hit the send
button and they go out all over the world. As I have been thinking
about this and about each of you I have been reminded again of the Apostle
Paul's words in Colossians 1:27: "God has chosen to make known...the
glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of
glory."
The glorious truth of the Christian faith is that Jesus
Christ lives in His people. As we go about our lives from day to day
it is helpful for us to remember this. In all of our activities He chooses
to minister through us. Christ has all of us involved in many different
kinds of work and walks of life. This is a way He chooses to touch the
world. Some of you are physicians, some dentists, some teachers,
some managers of businesses, some artists, some pastors, some
engineers, most as parents, but all as servants of Christ. We need to
remember that whatever we do we are (to use another phrase of Paul) "Ambassadors
of Christ".
As recipients of these little articles we are a part of
Jesus' World Wide Web. God bless you as you serve Him.
Love in Jesus,
Pastor Clio
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Donations for Mati, Philippines
We are planning to ship a large box of clothes
to Mati, Philippines by the end of September. The folks there need summer
clothes for children, teens, and young adults. (Women/Men's size small or
medium would be fine.) Please leave your donations at West Valley or call Tom & Nelda if you need
us to pick up your items (206 437-5535). Thank you on behalf of Agape
Ministries.
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Youth Update
Middle
School YouthMiddle School Youth Group
has been going well on Wednesday nights. The students are always full of
energy and we have a good time. We are working through a narrative of the
Bible. We have completed 16 weeks and we have many more to go.  
Family Breakfast HourBreakfast is still
being served at the church Sunday mornings. Come eat with and meet some
of our youth who work hard preparing the food. |
Men's Breakfast
Men's breakfast group continues at their regular breakfast time (7:00 am) on Friday, September 24 and Friday, October 8.
Come join us!
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 Happy Birthday!
September
10: Sue Pleasants
13: Brian Hogan
19: Sam Dodd
20: Ed Tonseth
24: Lori Ross
30: Ron Pleasants
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Mark Your Calendars- September 10-12, College Retreat
- September 19, Annual Church Picnic
- September 24, Men's Breakfast, 7 AM, Church
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Classifieds
For Sale
- Do you still enjoy
charcoal grilled hamburgers, chicken, ribs and steaks? We have a seven year
old grill; rectangular shaped with hinged top, similar to gas grills. It has
a 20" x 16" grate, is in good shape because it has always
been stored in the garage out of the
weather. It is cleaned up, ready to go home with
you! $20 and we'll deliver
it to you.
Brian and Pat
Hogan, 253-839-2923, or talk to me at church.
Free
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Is there a girl in our church who
needs a bike or would like one? This is a Huffy girl's model (18-20") with
straight handlebars 10+ speed (I think). Bike may need minor repairs and
the seat has small rip but I am not using the bike and needs to go to a home
where it can get used! Call Pami at (206) 406-5115 if interested or send e-mail
to pumi7864@yahoo.com.
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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