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| March 1, 2011 | Vol. 3, Iss. 6
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West Valley Drummer Picked as MC for TJ Event!
"An education is about more than getting into a good college or getting a good job when you graduate. It's about giving each and every one of us the chance to fulfill our promise to be the best version of ourselves we can be." - Barack Obama
Only 4 days left until the big RPM annual auction. It's Saturday, March 5 at Emerald Downs. The silent auction and appetizers begin at 5 pm and the live auction and dinner start at 7 pm, with Keith Eldridge, famous drummer from West Valley Community Church, as host!
There are still tickets available!!! The cost for dinner, appetizers, and the auction is just $30 per person. We also have group tables available. For $300 you get 8 tickets, 2 bottles of wine, and premier seating. The deadline for ticket purchases is Tuesday, March 1 at at 9 pm. (We have to give Emerald Downs a final count.) You may order tickets through your favorite Thomas Jefferson High School activity, athletic, art, or academic program. You can also email ticket requests to a.mayer@tjrpm.org.
Check out all of the items available at the TJ RPM auction website: http://www.tjrpm.org/auction/viewitems.php ; Thanks to all of the groups and liaisons for all their work in procuring items. (The website is now closed for further items.) |
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Two Upcoming Baby Showers
Baby shower for Sarah (Ross) Swanson on March 27 right after church at Ruth Tripp's home. Lunch will be served. Sarah is registered at Babies R Us and Target. It's a boy!
All ladies are invited to a baby shower for Megan (Lobb) Harrison here at the church following worship service on April 3. Lunch will be provided! Megan has registered at Babies R Us and Target. Remember to put in Spokane as the city where she is registered. It's a girl!
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One-Minute Meditations
 The Christian life is really a walk with God. We walk in faith and he directs our steps-one at a time, while we learn from Him. David knew about this and wrote about it: "The wise man walks in step with God, his path blazed by God; he's happy. If he stumbles, he's not down for long; God has a grip on his hand." You are blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. You are blessed when you follow his directions. You walk straight along the road he set-you don't go off on your own. Oh, that my steps might be steady, keeping to the course you set. Then I'd never have any regrets in comparing my life with your counsel. I thank you for speaking straight from your heart; I learn the pattern of your righteous ways. I'm going to do what you tell me; don't ever walk off and leave me. God, teach me lessons for living so I can stay on course. Give me insight so I can do what you tell me-my whole life one long, obedient response. Guide me down the road of your commandments; I love traveling this freeway! Give me a bent for your words of wisdom, and not for piling up loot. Divert my eyes from toys and trinkets, invigorate me on the pilgrim way. Affirm your promises to me-promises made to all who fear you. Deflect the harsh words of my critics-but what you say is always so good. See how hungry I am for your counsel; Preserve my life through your righteous ways! Let your love, God, shape my life. |
Library Corner
Two donated books are now out. One is Barbara Johnson's experience with brain cancer surgery and treatment. She is the funny lady of the Women of Faith Ministries and finds joy in some of the terrible times in her life. PLANT A GERANIUM IN YOUR CRANIUM is the title of this encouraging and sometimes funny story. T.J. Jakes gives a heart warming tribute to women and mother's in MAMA MADE THE DIFFERENCE.
A group of books dealing with the Advent Christian Church, beliefs and doctrine have been pulled out for use. Two of the newer ones of the group are GOD'S STRANGE WORK by David Rowe who has thoroughly researched the life of William Miller, founder of our denomination. N.T. Wright's SURPRISED BY HOPE parallels many of the beliefs of our founding fathers. If you are curious about what our denomination is about, here are answers. There is also history of our beginnings and development up to this present time in which we worship together here at West Valley. This is an invitation to do a little mind stretching!
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Women's Ministry Spring Retreat
May 2011
Planning has begun for the Spring Retreat. It will be the weekend after Mother's Day this year. We will not be going to Oak Harbor as in the past and the cost will be a little more this year. I am trying to get the word out so we can save our money and find ways to get the ladies to this retreat. It has been a real blessing in my life and would encourage you to consider this retreat. The cost this year will be approximately $90.00. If you have questions come see me.
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Do You Have an Article for the Bulletin or E-news?
You can submit bulletin and/or e-news article submissions using our online submission form at www.westvalleychurch.org/forms.html at any time. Please note that e-news submissions need to be received no later than Wednesday morning of the week you want the article to run. Bulletin submissions need to be received no later than Thursday evening of the week the article needs to run. You can also use this online form to submit Prayer and Praise for the e-news.
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Mark Your Calendars
- March 27, Baby shower for Sarah (Ross) Swanson, immediately following service at Ruth Tripp's home
- April 3, Baby shower for Megan (Lobb) Harrison, immediately following service
- May 14-15, Women's Ministry Spring Retreat
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| Classifieds
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.
- Help Wanted
- Work/Services Wanted
- For Sale
- Free Items
- 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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