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| November 27, 2011 | Vol. 3, Iss. 19 |
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The First Week of Advent:
The Coming of the Son of Man
Jesus said,
"There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fean and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in a cloud' with power and great glory. Now when these thing begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."
Exhortation to Watch
"Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. for it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man."
Luke 21:27, 34:36 |
UPDATE: OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
 A BIG thank you to all of you who brought in filled shoeboxes for Samaritan's Purse. A total of 41 boxes are now on their way to children all around the world. Please remember to pray for the children who will be receiving these boxes that they will come to know how very much Jesus loves them.
UPCOMING WEST VALLEY EVENTS
Work Party Saturday, December 3, from 9-2
The future Youth Center (church rental house) needs lots of work. On Saturday, December 3, we will be working on the interior. Jobs include loading a dumpster, gutting the kitchen, pulling nails from the floor and some electrical work. This will be the last work party of the year so we hope you can make it. Questions? Please talk with Ron Pleasants.
Advent Choir Rehearsals-Nov. 20 -Dec. 18
 There will NOT be a rehearsal following morning services this week but we will pick up once again next Sunday, December 4th with the return of our Music Director, Neal Tripp. Remember to bring a sack lunch for a bite prior to rehearsal which begins at 12:30 and lasts until 1:30 on Dec. 4, 11, and 18.
Poinsettia Orders
Orders for Christmas Poinsettias are now being taken.
 The plants will be used to decorate the church sanctuary for Advent and may be purchased in honor or in memory of someone special to you. Each plant is $10.00 and may be taken home following Advent. An order form is located in the weekly service bulletin or you may contact the church via office@westvalleychurch.org
Women's Ministry for November and December
 2nd Annual Cookie Bake-
Saturday, Dec. 3rd @ 9:30am
Leavenworth Tree Lighting Trip
Saturday, Dec. 10th
Please contact Pamee at (206) 406-5115 if you have questions.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
 Our annual Christmas celebration is scheduled for Sunday, December 18th, following morning services.
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West Valley In Our Community
THANK YOU FROM TJ HS ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
(The following is a transcription of a letter sent to Youth Pastor, Brandon Tonseth from Paul D. Nichols & the TJ Administrative Team)
Education is not an activity that occurs exclusively behind the closed doors of a classroom. It is not a recurring, isolated experience occurring on the clock over a pre-designated period of time. It is far broader than that. It is an activity whose reach is generational. It is an activity whose doors make access for its clientele to the windows of the world. It is a communal activity requiring the support of all who are affiliated with our student body.
We want to thank you, Brandon, and the entire Board of the West Valley Community Church for supporting us in our second, TJ Administrative Tea. Your willingness to host this event for our school community is greatly appreciated as it allowed us to reach a portion of our constituents we, otherwise, would not have reached. Your display of hospitality also mirrors our mission of striving "to create a better world through intercultural understanding and respect;" as one of the functions of these events is: to foster a relationship with as many as possible of the family sectors at Thomas Jefferson High School.
We believe everyone in attendance from the Thomas Jefferson High School had a wonderful time meeting and greeting all guests in attendance. According to their reports, we felt that parents also had an experience that was beneficial to them in some way.
Thanks again - and, we look forward to working with you in the future!
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Two new books have entered our library. LONGING, the third book in the Bailey Flanigan series by Karen Kingsbury has arrived.
BREAKFAST AT SALLY'S by Richard LeMieux was written during an 18 month homeless period when he was living in his van in the Poulsbo area. "Sally's" refers to the Salvation Army soup kitchen around which much of his life revolved. After reading his story you will never look at the homeless in the same way. I met him this week at the Operation Nightwatch fundraiser luncheon. He is full of life and compassion for the homeless.
The Christmas books are out now and there are many inspirational and interesting stories waiting to be read - adult and children both. Look on the library table at the back of the church. -Kathleen Thomas
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Christian Education
Here is our weekly schedule for Fall 2011:
Sundays:
- 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:
- 6:00 pm Dinner in the Fellowship Hall
- 6:45 Study begins, ending promptly at 7:30 pm.
"The Truth Experience" - Lessons from The Unshakeable Truth by Josh and Sean McDowell
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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. December breakfasts will be on Friday the 9th and the 23rd. |
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One Minute Meditation
For the First Week of Advent
"Jesus said to his disciples: 'Be constantly on the watch! Stay awake!...You do not know when the Master of the house is coming.'"
Mark. 13:33
O Jesus, your voice sounds through the house of my world: Be on your guard! Stay awake!
Yet I hardly hear you. Busy with so much, I go about the things I do like a servant trapped in household routine, hardly giving a thought to what my life is about. My spirit within has grown tired and you, my God, seem far away. How can I hear your voice today?
Speak to my heart during this season of grace, as you spoke to your prophets and saints. Remind me again of the journey you call me to make and the work you would have me do. I am your servant, O Lord. Speak to me in this holy season and turn my eyes to watch for your coming.
O Emmanuel, Jesus Christ,
desire of every nation,
Savior of all peoples,
Come and dwell among us.
Amen.
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| Classifieds
Free: Oak entertainment center - the kind with glass door cabinets for DVD player - in excellent condition. Just come and get it.
Needed:: Tree cut down and removal. Large pine tree beside our house needs to be cut down and removed. Estimates welcome.
BOTH: Contact Keith/Jan Eldridge 253-859-5469
For sale: We have a 20 something year-old Kimball console piano in excellent condition that we would like to sell. We are the original owners and Katie and David both learned to play on this instrument. We use to have it tuned regularly but since it hasn't seen much use in the last few years it has been a while since it has been tuned. We would like to get $600 but would consider offers. I thought I would post it here before trying Craigslist. Contact Scott or Betty Schleiffers. (253) 838-6574 or email psa51 10@yahoo.com .
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.
Listing items in the Classifieds
If you'd like to add items to a West Valley Classifieds list, please e-mail 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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