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March 1, 2012 |
Vol. 4, Iss. 9 |
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WHEATON'S VACATION
 The Wheaton's are enjoying their annual trek to the Atlantic coast with family so for the next two Sundays' we will be enjoying guest speakers. This Sunday, March 4, Pastor Emeritus, Clio Thomas will speak and John Durkee will provide Holy Communion assistance. Tim Dodd will speak the following Sunday, March 11th. Please keep the Wheaton's in your prayers for safe travel and blessings as they enjoy time with their extended family.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
TAKE OUT ll -
The Take Out ll program at West Valley is going thru a few changes and this has created opportunities for service. The program needs 6 couples to volunteer two times each year to pick up food from the food bank and deliver it to a few shut in individuals in our community who are in need. Please contact Dawn Velarde if you would like to be a part of this important outreach. Dawn may be contacted at dawnmvelarde@gmail.com or by phone at 253-951-2496
REACH OUT FEEDING EVENTS -
March 12-18 and March 27-31
Volunteers are needed to help with the West Valley commitment to the Reach Out program in March. Reach Out provides help to the homeless in our community by offering them a hot meal in a safe environment. 4-6 volunteers are needed each night during both weeks. West Valley will be providing meals to the women's shelter during the week of March 12 and the men's meals will be served the week of March 27. Please contact Dawn Velarde if you are interested in participating. Dawn may be contacted at dawnmvelarde@gmail.comor by phone at 253-951-2496
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YOUNG LIFE ROUND UP - March 11, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Saghalie Middle School
To attend or host a table, please contact the Federal Way office at 253-946-5902 Would you like to attend but don't have transportation or don't want to go alone?Tina Ward and Petie are planning to attend the Young Life Round Up and Tina has room in her car for a few riders - contact Tina at 253-332-3075 |
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JOSH GOODING Memorial Service - March 3rd
Former Academy Schools math teacher, Josh Gooding passed away in November. Due to the holidays and work schedules, Trueda, Mike, and Rebecca Gooding had to reschedule his memorial service.
The date has been set for Saturday, March 3rd, at 1:30 p.m. at Academy Schools, 14601 Interurban Avenue South in Tukwila. If you need directions, please give the school a call at: 206-588-0860.
Additional information will be published as it is received. Please let others, who knew Josh, know that his memorial has been scheduled. Also, please let Janelle Neil know if you will be attending the service so that the school can set up accordingly.
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Clio & Kathleen Thomas
60th Wedding Anniversary Party - March 17
The family of Kathleen and Clio Thomas invite you to an Open House on Saturday, March 17th, in honor of their 60th wedding anniversary. The event will be from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the West Valley Fellowship Hall. Your presence is the only gift they desire. Please RSVP by email to Mary Quarterman at quartfarm@comcast.net , or by phone (206) 781-1534.
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What do we have, happiness or joy? Are they one and the same? Are the two simply a choice of words to describe the same thing? Sometimes we use the words that way, but I think they are very different. Happiness comes when things are going the way we want them to go. Unhappiness comes when things go wrong. They depend on what "happens". Joy cuts across things that happen or don't happen the way we might like.
There are two verses in the Scriptures that speak to this. One is from John 15 where Jesus tells His disciples in the Upper Room the night before His crucifixion. "These things I have spoken to you", He said, "that my joy may be in you and your joy may be full." (John 15:11) That night this joy brought tears to their eyes. The other verse is from Hebrews. "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross." (Hebrews 12:2a)
Jesus wasn't jumping up and down with glee from the pain of the cross, but He did have joy because of doing His Father's will and because of what was being accomplished for mankind through His death. Joy often comes to us in times of distress.
Some months ago I was asked to do a memorial service for a dear friend I had known for nearly fifty years. The family of the deceased gathered in a room before the service for a time of prayer. Then the two of us who were presiding at the memorial led the family into the church. Just as we were entering the church there was a little boy who grabbed hold of my finger and walked beside me as the family followed us into the church. His fingers holding mine brought a tear of joy to my eyes. In the midst of death there was joy. Jesus wants our joy to be full, even in difficult circumstances.
God bless you. Paul says, "Be joyful always, pray continually."
Love in Him,
Pastor Clio
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Palm Sunday - April 1
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TUESDAY NIGHTS -
Dinner begins at 6:00, lesson starts at 6:45
While the Wheaton's are away the next few weeks, Pastor Brandon will be leading the Tuesday Night group. Please join us in the Fellowship Hall for dinner and great conversation.
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Women's Ministry Meets Monthly - Third Saturdays
All women are welcome - ask your girl friends to come join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month at West Valley Church from 09:30 to Noon for fellowship, devotions, sharing, outings, quilting and crafts.
Next Men's Breakfast March 2nd
The next men's breakfast will be on Friday, March 2nd at 7:00 a.m. No special invitation required, just show up and enjoy a hot breakfast, conversation and fellowship!
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CLASSIFIEDS
FOR SALE:
4 Cherry wood finish, Bassett dining room chairs. Three side chairs and one Captains Chair. Recently re-upholstered and in good condiiton. Make an offer.
Carol Aguilar 206-501-6092
Listing items in the Classifieds
If you would like to add items to the 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 of the item or service you want to advertise.
- 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 Tuesday.
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Please note that ENEWS submissions need to be received no later than 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday of the week you want the article to run.
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