The Connection
May 11, 2012                       
Vol. 4, Iss. 19

 

  

"Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the Lord your God is giving you. - Deuteronomy 5:16

  

 

 

 

Mother's Day Tea

Please plan to join us for  cookies, tea and coffee following morning service on Sunday, May 13 - hosted by members of the Men's Breakfast group!

 

 

 

 

  

  

TRIBUTES TO MOM 

 

 

 

Maxine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Maxine Lobb 

 

 

 

  

  

 

My mother seems to be the happiest when she's serving. She's never had an idle bone in her body. I believe my brothers would concur with me that this passage exemplifies her life:

 

"She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed."   - Proverbs 31:27-28

 

Happy Mother's Day, Mom!   Love, Jody (Lobb)

 

 

 

  

 

  

Mallory Rains

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No words could thank her enough...my mom. She is the cheerleader, the psychologist, the smile maker, judge and jury always in my favor. My mom has been my biggest supporter from day 1, unconditionally. No matter what I wanted to do, even if she thought it was a terrible idea, she was there for me to lift me up and catch me when I fell. I can't thank my mom enough for encouraging me and making me the person I am today. Without her love and support I would be nothing.

 

I love you mom with all my heart. Dawn (Vellarde)

 

  

 

 

Marge Coates

 

 

 

 

 

 

To My Mother

 
For all the times you gently picked me up,
When I fell down,
For all the times you tied my shoes
And tucked me into bed,
Or needed something
But put me first instead.
For everything we shared,
The dreams, the laughter,
And the tears,
I love you with a "Special Love"
That deepens every year.                                          Love, Lori (Ross)

 

 

To all parents of Children's Church kids:

 

The kids will be performing their Readers Theatre piece this Sunday during the worship service.

 

We will practice one more time at 9:45 am.  Kathy Wheaton has volunteered to have breakfast ready at 9:30 if the kids want to eat before we practice. 

 

They must arrive by 9:30 if they want to eat at church, and then be upstairs for rehearsal by 9:45.  If you can't get to church until 9:45, please eat before you come . . . this one Sunday.

 

If you have any questions . . . just e-mail me . . . or call me on my cell (206-595-3351).

 

See you Sunday!

 

Lori

HAPPY VIENTE DE MAYO!

CONGREGATIONAL MEAL - Sunday, May 20 

 

Our next fellowship meal is Sunday, May 20th after Sunday service. It's a little late to celebrate Cinco de Mayo so we're going to celebrate Viente de Mayo!  We'll have a TACO/BURRITO bar and, with a local bumper crop of rhubarb, we're challenging our great cooks to come up with their best rhubarb desserts (although ANY dessert will be welcome and enjoyed!)  Please contact Kathy Durkee or Kathy Wheaton to sign up for one of the with main meal items - meats, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, black beans, refried beans, tortilla shells, etc.    See you there!  Ole!

 

 
Philippines Mission Report 

 

During the past month the mission trip to Mati, Philippines was completed with great results. We did VBS for several hundred children, a feeding program for many more, built and dedicated a new toilet, installed a permanent dental clinic facility, did dental work on children and young adults, participated with medical doctors in two medical clinics, and with physical therapists with care for handicapped children. Our team was great, full of enthusiasm and hard working.

This coming Sunday, May 13, the Mission Trip report will be made to the congregation as a kickoff for this year's Penny Crusade.

Clio Thomas
Mission Liaison

 
YOUTH UPDATE:  Brandon Hanline 
  
Brandon Hanline has been going through basic training at Fort Jackson, SC.  He is scheduled to graduate in May before moving on to his next assignment. He has been a member at West Valley for years and we should all be praying for him.

He has a mailing address and can only be contacted through written letters at this point.

  

  

  

  

                                                          example:

Pvt Hanline, Brandon

D.co 3-60th IN REGT (Dawgs) 4th Plt

193rd IN BDE

5482 Jackson Blvd

Fort Jackson, SC 29207-5023


 
 
 
*(PUT A BIG 4 ON THE BACK OF THE ENVELOPE)

  

  


 

 

"WHITE BANNER'S" Women's Retreat, June 1-3 

Dr. Maria Bakht is coming back to do another session on "White Banners" from last year. We have a new location, Camp Brotherhood, for the retreat and more information to come as the date gets closer. Costs and a signup sheet will be coming out as soon as I get the information. We have funds in the local Women's Ministry for scholarships - please apply if you're needing assistance with the costs, we can do full or partial scholarships this year on first come first serve basis. Please contact Pamee Hanson at (206) 406-5115 or pumi7864@yahoo.com      -- Pamee

 

TUESDAY NIGHTS -  

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

 

 
Looking for Christian fellowship, conversation and a hot meal?  Please join us in the Fellowship Hall at West Valley each Tuesday night - Open to all, bring a friend, come as you are!  
 


 
   

 

Nursery Update  - Each week we post a reminder for nursery staff for the coming Sunday. 

 

       This week's very special helper is:

 

              LORI ROSS! 

 

   
 
Children's Church Update - Each week we run a reminder for children's church staff for the coming Sunday.

 

           This week's very special teacher is:
                  
                      JANINE DODD!
 

 

 

  
  NEW!  YOUTH SNACK SCHEDULE
  
Youth Snack Schedule - Each week we will run a reminder for youth snack provider for the coming Sunday.

 

This week's very special provider is:
 
Jean Flewelling!
   
  
   
Thanks to LORI,  JANINE  and JEAN for their commitment to
sharing God's love through ministry to our children and youth.

   

 

 

   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 9:30 to Noon for fellowship, devotions, sharing, outings, quilting and crafts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next Men's Breakfast May 25

The next men's breakfast will be on Friday, May 25th at 7:00 a.m. No special invitation required, just show up and enjoy a hot breakfast, conversation and fellowship!   

   

 

  

CLASSIFIEDS

 

  • I'm giving away a microwave and sleeper sofa. The microwave is white and in very good condition. The sofa is a full size sleeper in sage green denim/ twill. There is some cat scratch damage to the back right corner. Please contact Sarah Patton if interested. Sarahroshon@yahoo.com or 206 439-8564. Thanks

 

Listing items in the Classifieds

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  • 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 weekly by the end of day Tuesday.  

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