The Connection
March 29, 2012
Vol. 4, Iss. 13

Plan to join us this Palm Sunday as we consider the "Stations of the Cross"

 

For the past few years we have reminded ourselves of Jesus' love by considering the events leading up to the Cross. This service is particularly meaningful as we prepare to celebrate the joy and hope of His resurrection at Easter. Come with an attitude of reverence and gratitude and plan to join our church family as we worship and as we share in Jesus' Communion meal.

 

 
 
Other special announcements: 
  • No Breakfast will be served on Palm Sunday, worship will begin at 11:00 with no prelude. Readers and Musicians/Vocals are asked to arrive by 10:30.
  • Easter Sunday we will serve an extra-special breakfast, starting at 9:45 and for the kids we will be hosting an Easter egg hunt following morning service.

 

 
WORK TEAM HEADED TO THE PHILIPPINES
Asia Pacific Area Director, Clio Thomas



Dental/Medical, Sanitation and Christian Education Work Team to
Mati, Davao Oriental, Philippines

April 20 - May 4, 2012




 

(Photo: Old hospital in Mati that has now been remodeled into the Agape House, Orphanage and Technical College)

 

Target Area; City of Mati, Davao Oriental, with population of 123,000 in the poorest province in the Philippines.

Purpose of Team

 

* Provide dental care for children, youth and adults

* Provide toothbrushes and instruction for use

* Provide medicines for local doctors and the Provincial Hospital 

* Provide training for healthcare professionals in local community
* Construct a toilet facility in outlying community
* Provide instruction on building and property maintenance
* Assist in a vacation Bible school for children

 


Team Plans

Besides providing medical and dental services, the team will be constructing a toilet in an outlying area where there are no such facilities and conducting a vacation Bible school. The team will fly to Manila, spend one night there and fly on to Davao City, where folks from Mati will meet us. Travel by van to Mati is between two and three hours. Housing will be in hotels near the Agape Ministries compound. Meals will be at the Agape compound with the residents. On the way home after nine days in Mati, we will spend two nights with a free day in Manila. We will spend some time with Pastor Roy Rocha of our Manila congregation.
   

Team members are Dr. Joe Iriana, Pat Iriana, Denny Denham, Christina Hartwick, Jeff Walsh, Justin Nash, Kay Gomez, Pat Forbes, Dr. Raymond Hsu, Hannah Hsu and Clio Thomas.

Please pray for all the team members, for good health and safety. Pray for all of the final preparations that are underway for the trip. Pray for the people and agencies we will be working with in the Philippines, that God can accomplish all that he desires.

  

The Agape Ministries in Mati encompass an orphanage, a technical college and an Agape House. We will be sharing in the life of this Christian community. In addition, we will be interacting with government officials, including the governor, as well as with the local hospital. It will be a rich experience of servant-hood for all participants.

 

 

 
 
WOMEN'S SELF DEFENCE CLASS BEGINS IN APRIL 

 

 

A Women's Self Defense class will begin Friday, April 27th and run for four consecutive weeks. The cost is $15 to take the class and space is limited.  Classes will be held in the Fellowship Hall and participants will want to dress comfortably, no special equipment required.  Please contact Dawn Velarde if you are interested in participating. This course offers great information and tips for all activity levels and ages.  
 
West Valley Food Bank
Mary Seal reorganized the WV food bank supply this week, getting rid of out-of date products and delivering excess food stock to the Multi-Service Center's Food Bank in Federal Way. Mary tells us we had an overabundance of soups, canned vegetables and pasta's and she would suggest canned meats, apple sauce, cereals and oatmeal would be welcome.  Please be sure to check all donations for expiration dates as the Food Bank will not distribute any food item that has passed its shelf life date which is stamped on each item.  Below is a partial list of ongoing needs sought by our local Food Banks:

  • Chili or pork & beans
  • Peanut butter
  • Canned meats
  • Canned vegetables or fruits
  • Canned or dry beans
  • Rice
  • Boxed macaroni & cheese
  • Pasta sauce
  • Canned tomatoes
  • Apple sauce
  • Cereal and oatmeal
  • Bakery mixes (pancake, etc.)
  • Special Items for Infants, Toddlers:
  • Baby formula
  • Diapers (all sizes -- large especially)
  • Jars of baby food
  • Baby cereal
  • Special Items for Homeless:
  • Pop-top cans of food
  • Foods that don't need cooking
  • Dried fruits
  • Nuts
  • Protein bars, granola bars
  • Small soaps, shampoos, personal items
  • Razors

 
From John Middlewood... 
Prayer needs in Thailand:
 
Please continue your prayers for us here. Bee and Bpun returned yesterday from a 4 day seminar in how to teach younger children. They went, along with 6 teens from other churches we work with. The eight girls will be planning and conducting VBS here at the Christian Mission on April 4-6. They will then take the program to three other churches we work with. We are planning on 40-50 elementary age student to participate in the program.
 
I continue to teach English 6-8 hours a day now that school is closed down. We currently have about 30 students in 4 different groups. About half are University students majoring in English and wanting to be teachers. The other half is made up of high school students from grades 7-12. Please keep me and them in your prayers.
 
Thank you and God Bless, John and Maeo

 

 

 SPECIAL DATES TO NOTE
   
 
 
Easter Sunday - April 8
Special Family Hour Breakfast
Children's Easter egg hunt!
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

TUESDAY NIGHTS -  

Dinner begins at 6:00, lesson starts at 6:45

 

 
Looking for Christian fellowship, conversation and a hot meal?  Please join us at West Valley each Tuesday night for a discussion about Sunday's message.  Open to all, come as you are! 

 

 

 

   Women's Ministry Meets Monthly 

 

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 30th

The next men's breakfast will be on Friday, March 30th at 7:00 a.m. No special invitation required, just show up and enjoy a hot breakfast, conversation and fellowship!   

   

 

 

  

CLASSIFIEDS

 

 

NEEDED: Comfortable, clean double bed.

 

A request has been made for a comfortable, clean double bed.  Call Kathleen Thomas if you have any ideas.

253-859-4662.  Linens to fit would be welcome also.

Thank you!

 

 

  

 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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