Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes.... 

It is a bit of sad commentary when those of us, who spent a significant portion of our youth in the 70's, cannot help but have David Bowie's manifesto invade our senses every time we start out an article on the topic of 'change'... (Sigh)

First, Tracey Coon, our part-time office help and bookkeeper, announced her decision to leave WV to accept a position with another church. Tracey's departure last spring came at a critical point in our conversion to an entirely new bookkeeping system but the implementation went forward with associated bumps and bruises but we are blessed to announce that a new bookkeeper has recently been hired to work with Pat Hogan, our Treasurer.

Secondly, the administrative portion of Tracey's job - the weekly church bulletin, inserts, Enews, web site and other functions are now a co-operative effort by Keith and me. Equipment issues, software issues and other distractions have all contributed to interruptions in 'service' but we expect those bugs have all been worked out now so we look forward to regularly scheduled issues from this point forward - I hope you do too!

Other Changes:

New Church Directory!

We are in the process of putting together updated information for a revised West Valley Directory.  Carol Aguilar and Pat Hogan are coordinating this effort and Dawn Valarde is valiantly attempting to corral us all for photographic evidence of our membership (names to faces, if you will...).  If you have had changes in your contact information but have not filled out a form, you may still provide us information by sending the new information to Pat: bphogan1@aol.com or Carol: garfield461@q.com

Facilities Changes!

The Congregational meeting in August led to the approval of several changes affecting our facilities.  In brief:

• The existing sanctuary pews will be change out for pew-chairs
• The BBQ area is being expanded/improved and roofline has been extended for greater protection from the elements
• The portable will be relocated and expanded by an additional level for Christian education purposes.  A 4-person task force is currently in development for the design/layout phase of the project.
• The Hanson's have moved to their new digs and a design team will start working on the vision process for converting the rambler to a new recreation center.

Other changes were also approved but these are simply some of the highlights we wanted to share with you.  Additional updates will be published as we move forward with these exciting projects.

Keith will readily share with you that he has his hands full working with me and I might say the same ...  He picks on me... and I pick on him.  If he had his way, we would have 50 weeks of boating-related bulletin covers, 2 weeks devoted to hunting...  This week's cover is my attempt to give the mighty hunter his due.  Lately I've been working on him to provide us with an office dog.   Rumor has it I might have struck gold...

Have a blessed week!

Margaret

2nd Annual Harvest Party

Sunday, October 23rd

immediately following morning services

We had such a great time last year we're coming back for more!  We'll start with lunch in the Fellowship Hall - a great selection of our favorites from the County Fair...  Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.  After lunch we'll get busy with a number of fun activities designed to keep everyone busy and entertained.  This year we're adding rounds of Minute to Win It contests so for you competive sorts out there start preparing to face that cookie!  There is something planned for everyone and we encourage you to invite your family, friends, neighbors to join the fun as well!  Costumes optional! 

•   9:45 am - Family Hour Breakfast
•   9:45 am - Adult Book Study
• "The Gathered and Scattered Church"
• 10:00 am Family Hour Lesson/Activity
• Lessons from the Book of Judges
• 11:00 am - Children's Church
• Lessons from the Book of Acts

Tuesday Bible Study:

"The Truth Experience"

Lessons from The Unshakeable Truth by Josh and Sean McDowell 

We begin with a meal at 6:00PM in the Fellowship Hall.  The study begins at 6:45 and ends promptly at 7:30PM. 

Men's Breakfast

Join the men for good conversation, be open to breakfast options (it changes weekly!), and a time of study. You can catch us on your way to work every other Friday. We meet at 7:00 am and are finished before 8:30 am. Meet us for the next breakfast on October 28th & November 11th.

One Minute Meditations

In David's "Saws" we read:

"God, brilliant Lord; yours is a household name.
I look up at the macro-skies, dark and enormous,

your handmade sky-jewelry, moon and stars mounted in their settings.

Then I look at my micro-self and wonder:

Why do you bother with us?  Why take a second look our way?  I wonder why you care, God. Why do you bother with us at all?  All we are is a puff of air.   We are like shadows in a campfire.

For sale: Roper washing machine,large capacity in good working order $50. Matching dryer, needs a new heating element - free. Contact Carol Aguilar at garfield461@q.com for more info. 

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