Saturday, December 10, 2011 Men’s Breakfast 8 AM
BRING YOUR BIBLE . . .
BRING YOUR APPETITE . . . BRING A FRIEND!
FOOD BASKET DONATIONS . . . . In main entrance
The children of VCC are collecting donations to put together 1 or 2 “Christmas Baskets” to bring to needy families. This was their idea. To help them in their efforts please bring any donations you might want and place them in the boxes at the main entrance. The items they are collecting include:
potatoes squash stuffing biscuits/rolls pies cranberry sauce gravy
olives turkey cookies
I PICK THINGS UP AND PUT THEM DOWN
This time of year we usually start deviating from the “norms” of life, and as that Big Day approaches (Christmas of course) we sometimes grow more frantic and frazzled! As this change happens, oftentimes our pace and priorities change – new ones replace the old ones. And even though we tell ourselves that it is “just for the season,” things snowball and all of a sudden . . .we begin to realize that we no longer have what Jesus came to give us … peace.
How can we safeguard ourselves against losing the Peace of God at this most joyful of times! Let’s Talk!
John 14:25-27
December 4, 2011 Sermon Download
Pastor John Leonard preaches from Luke 1:46-55 about Mary and asks the question “Why accept God’s direction for my life?”
For background please read Luke 1:26-38
This Sunday … “SOME QUESTIONS & ANSWERS”
Often times the toughest questions are those we ask ourselves . . . this week we’ll look at some questions Mary had to ask herself - how she dealt with them - and how they apply to us in our journey with the Lord!
As We Gather Together This Sunday . . .
We will celebrate together as we partake of the LORD’S SUPPER
Please begin now to prepare your heart for this time as we come before the Lord.
“POT FAITH / POTLUCK / FOOD FELLOWSHIP . . .
Whatever you call it – it’s good, nourishing and a blessing to spend time together and enjoy His Blessings
YANKEE GIFT EXCHANGE
Please join us as we bring and swap gifts . . . kindly limit the gifts to a value of @ $5.00
All’s fair in Yankee Gift Taking … I mean “Gift Swapping”!
November 26, 2011 Sermon Download
Pastor Sean Simmonton preaches about the second coming from Revelation 19:11-21
Sunday December 4th First Sunday
LORD’S SUPPER
“POT FAITH / POTLUCK / FOOD FELLOWSHIP
YANKEE GIFT EXCHANGE
LAST SUNDAY WE TRUCKED 316 SHOEBOXES TO “OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD” DROPOFF CENTER IN LACONIA NH
What a blessing to be involved in coordinating the gathering and transfer of these valuable containers which will carry the message of God’s forgiving grace and unconditional love to children all over the world. Each shoebox contains life changing words that can change these young recipients lives, and those of their families and friends, for eternity. Please keep this vibrant and effective ministry in your prayers.
Many thanks to those who helped in receiving, packing, and carrying those boxes of love and hope toward their final destination of a child’s arms . . .and heart.
We will gather after worship this Sunday to “Deck The Hall”. . .
Please take a few moments to help in putting up decorations as we prepare for Advent.
Advent comes from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming.” Christians of earlier generations spoke of “the advent of our Lord” and of “His second advent.” The first phrase refers to God’s becoming incarnate in Jesus of Nazareth. The latter phrase speaks of Jesus’ second coming. In a second sense “advent” designates a period before Christmas when Christians prepare for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. This practice may have begun in some churches as early as the late fourth century. Advent began as a time of fasting. Sermons focused on the wonder of the Incarnation. By the Middle Ages four Sundays had become the standard length of the Advent season. Since then, Advent has been considered to be the beginning of the church year.
Fred A. Grissom and Steve Bond[1]
Pastor Sean Simonton this week at VCC
Sean is the Church Planting Catalyst/Director of Missions for the New Hampshire Baptist Association. Many of you are familiar with Pastor Simonton as he has filled the pulpit of Valley Christian Church for several weeks over the last few years. I know you will welcome him as he brings the blessing of God’s Word as you come together to worship this Sunday.