If you are interested in joining West Valley Community Church, please let Pastor Keith or Pastor Brandon know AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. A membership class is scheduled to follow our morning service this Sunday. Lunch will be provided, but we need some idea how many to cook for, so  PLEASE LET KEITH OR BRANDON KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! For more information contact Pastor Keith: keith@acgc.us; 253-653-1915.

In Psalm 139:23 we read "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test my thoughts." In the "Saws* of David" he writes:

"God, investigate my life; get all the facts firsthand. I'm an open book to you; even from a distance, you know what I am thinking.
"You know when I leave and when I get back; I'm never out of your sight. You know everything I am going to say before I start the first sentence."

"I look behind me and you are there, then up ahead and you're there too. This is too much, too wonderful. I can't take it all in.
"Investigate my life, God, find out everything about me; cross-examine and test me; get a clear picture of what I'm about. See for yourself whether I have done anything wrong, then guide me on the road to eternal life."

Dear God,
Am I willing to take such a divine examination? If not, help me find more time to be with You. Thank You.

* "Saws" means sayings

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.

There Is A Difference
Robert Coles is professor of psychiatry and medical humanities at Harvard University. He has written numerous books and has won the Pulitzer prize for his writings about children. One of the chapters in Philip Yancey's book Soul Survivor, is about Coles.

Robert Coles is a Christian, teaching at a secular university. His works about children include a book titled The Spiritual Life of Children. It is a book that tells of children all over the world and their tenderness and openness toward God.

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Greetings in the most precious name of Jesus!!!

After much prayer and patience...........We will have our permits tomorrow!!! Our parking situation is resolved and we owe all of you a big thanks for your prayers!!! (Don't stop now though) We will be onsite tomorrow preparing everything and getting it in order to begin a nonstop effort to get SWCF open!

The ministry here continues to grow as God has answered so many prayers for so many people. Everything from jobs and health to a homeless man asking God for a place to live within a year and just a week later......he has a home!! That same man was at Bible study last night and rededicated his life to Lord while the group laid hands on him! Another prayer was that an office space be a approved for one of our members and he picked up the keys yesterday!!!! Praise God for such awesome displays of who He is!!!

Prayer requests:

• Strength and wellness of those on the construction team
• Continued relationship building within the community

We continue to pray for you as well and thank you so much for your support!!

Ryan and Elizabeth Riley

Francine Rivers has done it again with the second book of the Marta's Legacy series.  HER DAUGHTER'S DREAM continues the generational story of mothers and daughters started in HER MOTHER'S HOPE and brings the story up to present day. Rivers has again made the New York Times Bestseller list.
 
You don't have to be a sports fan or a war history buff to enjoy UNBROKEN, the life story of Louis Zamperini whose Olympic running career was cut short by WWII.  His plane was downed over the Pacific and he survived only to be picked up by the Japanese to become a POW.  He survived terrible brutality and hated his captors. It was in a Billy Graham Crusade that Jesus saved him and brought purpose to his life.  At age 81 he carried the Olympic torch in Japan. Now in his 90's he still carries the torch for his Lord. A breathtaking, exciting, carefully documented story by Laura Hillenbrand who also authored SEABISCUIT. The book is also on the NY Times bestseller list.
 
Browse the library table for some of our newer titles. Also a few oldies have been placed. The ANNE OF GREEN GABLES series is a classic loved by children and adults as well.  C. S. Lewis'  NARNIA SERIES is always a good read. The books themselves are a beautiful edition.
 
Take time to browse. The shelves are full of good reading to be enjoyed.

Calling all crafters! Pami Hanson will be hosting a day of crafts for anyone who would like to come join in on February 19 (after the "Women Together" prayer group meets). She will be working on scrapbooking and if you like to do other types of crafts bring it with you and join her until about 2 pm. I am bringing a large salad to share for lunch and you're welcome to come craft and eat with Pami! If you have any questions or want join Pami, contact her at (206) 406-5115 or pumi7864@yahoo.com.

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