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CHURCH-WIDE
MINISTERS’ APPRECIATION RECEPTION
The Vision
a weekly newsletter of Valley Baptist Church
PASTOR’S PAGE
This Sunday Night, October 12
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while others met at their Lead Couple’s home. Wherever they assembled, everyone that I talked to who participated in a
Fellowship Group had a Great Time. It is such a wonderful opportunity to get to know one another much better. I look
forward to hearing about other Fellowship Groups that will be having their initial meeting within the next couple of
weeks.
Our Dennis Swanberg Comedy Concert is quickly approaching. In fact, it is Saturday, October 25, which is two
weeks from this Saturday. Dennis speaks to audiences of thousands, keeping them laughing for 90 minutes. He is a
Dove Award Winner as the Top Christian Comedian in America! He is the funniest man you have ever heard!
As I said, he is scheduled to be here at Valley on Saturday, October 25. But we have one major problem - - - our
ticket sales are slow! Many of you have told me that you intend to purchase some tickets because you are really
looking forward to hearing “The Swan.” That’s Great!
But here’s the Deal - - We Must Sell 300 Tickets by the end of this Sunday Night or we will have to cancel the Concert!
Hopefully, this News will cause many of you to step up and purchase tickets for you and your friends to the Dennis
Swanberg Concert by this Sunday Night! I have offered you a money-back guarantee. You will laugh until you hurt.
We will have a couple areas set up this Sunday where you can purchase your tickets.
Remember, we must sell 300 tickets by Sunday! (See back article)
I really hope you and your family are already planning to be at Valley this Sunday. I will be concluding my sermon
series entitled, “Real Life Holiness,” with a very relevant message that will also serve as a transitional sermon into
my next series. And of course, you will want to make sure you are in your Sunday School Class this week at 9:30 a.m.
so you can take advantage of studying the Word & enjoying the Fellowship!
Finally, Beverly and I want to Thank You for the many cards, notes and even gifts that we have already received this
month, with it being Pastor Appreciation Month. You are such a Gracious & Generous people! And I want you to
know how thankful I am for each of you. And thanks in advance for the Church-Wide Reception this Sunday night
for myself and the rest of our Ministerial Staff. Please know that I love and appreciate you, and have for almost 17
years. I can’t wait to see you Sunday!
Honored to be your Pastor,
Bro. James
Proverbs 29:18
Join us as we say “Thank You” to our Ministerial Staff
(Bro. James, Bro. Chris, Mark, Troy, Brian & Tonya)
James Hays, Pastor
501.268.7501
“A Fellowship...Not Just A Membership”
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Card Baskets for each Honoree.
An opportunity to say “Thanks” to our Ministers’ and their Families.
Some Special Surprises for our Staff.
Cake & Punch will be served.
October is Pastor Appreciation Month!
7th & 8th GRADE BOYS’
PAINTBALL TRIP
THIS SUNDAY
“DIAPERS AND WIPES”
CHURCH-WIDE SHOWER TABLES
FOR
Jenny Pruitt & Lucas
THIS SUNDAY, October 12
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NOTE: SHOWER TABLES will be set up in the foyer
for you to place your Diapers & Wipes on
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this Sunday Morning & Evening.
Students Join Us For A
5TH QUARTER
THIS Friday Night
October 10
9:30 P.M.
Don’t Miss the Games, Food,
Fun & Fellowship!!
After the High School Football Games in
Valley’s “The Gym For Him”
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!!
Cost is $20 includes lunch & everything
needed to play paintball.
Must be in Sunday School this week
in order to go on outing.
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Leaving after second service.
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Need to bring a change of clothes.
Concealed Weapons Class
Saturday, October 11 - 9:30 a.m.
In Valley’s Fellowship Hall
First Time Certification - $50
Those who need Recertification - $25
Contact Brandon Grimes (827
(827--7877) or
Steve Cochran (827
(827--9903) for more information.
“PROVE - THE - TITHE” SUNDAY
Sunday, November 2
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Annual Challenge to ALL MEMBERS to Begin Tithing on this Sunday.
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The Day to get “Caught Up” if you have Fallen Behind in your Giving.
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Also, our Yearly Challenge to Every Member to Give Their Largest Offering on this Sunday.
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Special Envelopes provided.
“The Year Of The Basics”
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Sunday, October 5, 2014
This Tuesday, October 14
At Valley
rd
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. • 3 - 6 Grade
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Pre-K - 2nd Grade
In our “Gym For Him”
You can register at the door
Evaluations will be: October 13th & 14th
October 20th & 21st
Sign-up on upwardsearcy.com for evaluations.
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Needed:
Good, individually-wrapped candy
&
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
More vehicle trunks
Contact: Tonya Miller (230-2054) or
Talia Thompson (747-4440)
NEXT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
9 AM - 3 PM
VALLEY’S PARKING LOT
Between 100-200 Vehicles on site
Refreshments Available
All proceeds will benefit “The Will McGary Memorial Scholarship Fund”
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WE MUST SELL, AT LEAST, 300 TICKETS THIS
SUNDAY, OR CONCERT WILL BE CANCELLED!
Friday, October 31
THE 2ND ANNUAL
WILL McGARY MEMORIAL CAR SHOW
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“The Year Of The Basics”
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Thank You
Thank you for the food, visits, flowers and especially the prayers when
my Mother, Judy Mason, passed away. We are so blessed to have
such a loving church family. Pam & Terry Hays & Family
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90 Minutes Of The Best In Christian Comedy
A “Meet & Greet” Fellowship With “The Swan” After Concert
Autograph Picture Of Dennis Swanberg
Inflatables
Games
Free Food
Trunkloads of Candy
Please keep these precious families in your prayers.
Thank you very much for the balloons & stuffed animal, calls, texts,
prayers & meals. We appreciate it more than you know.
Johnathan, Carrie, Addyson & Aubri Flowers
A simple “Thank You” seems insufficient for the gratitude we feel for
our Valley family in regard to Heath’s recent hospital stay & illness.
We are so richly blessed to be part of this wonderful church. Thank
you all! Heath, Deedra, Kyler, Peyton & Blayne Deason
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Valley Baptist Church
P.O. Box 593
Searcy, AR 72145
Gene & Ellen Jordan in the death of their Great-Grandson, William Ricks,
who passed away on Tuesday, October 7.
Included In The Price Of Your Ticket……
Postmaster: Please do not hold. Dated Material.
Bro. James, our church staff and our entire church family would like to extend
our deepest sympathy to:
Daniel, Kristy & Kade Ivy in the death of Daniel’s Grandfather, & Kade’s
Great-Grandfather, Fred Ivy, who passed away on Friday, October 3.
Terry & Cathy Curtis in the death of Terry’s Father, John Curtis, who passed
away on Saturday, October 4.
Joe & Judy Robertson in the death of Joe’s Brother, Don Robertson, who
passed away on Wednesday, October 1.
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Tickets - $15 each
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Sympathy
UPWARD CAMP
Free Day
This Saturday, October 11
OUR STAFF
(*BB: Raina Langston)
(Deacon: Michael Sparks)
Saturday, October 25
7:00 p.m.
7:00 pm - - Worship
Led by the Men of Valley
valleybaptistchurch.com
Gage Henderson 368-0180
5 Westgate
(Donations accepted)
“A Fellowship .. Not Just A Membership”
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
COMEDY CONCERT
6:00 pm - - Meal
Senior Pastor ......................................................... James Hays
Associate Pastor .................................................... Chris Lynch
Worship Pastor .............................................. Mark Galbreath
Financial Administrator………………………………….. Wendi Pangle
Student Pastor….................................................... Troy Brasel
Children’s Director .............................................. Tonya Miller
Ministry Assistants ....................................... Melinda Flowers,
Lisa May, Kaki Allen
Musicians ..................................................... Sherry Roberson,
Mica Rose, Jessica Wilson, Stan King
Housekeeping ......................... Wanda Graham, Jamie Martin
Property Maintenance ...........................................Jessie Rose
Junior High Pastor ........................................... Brian Robinson
Daycare Director…………………………………………….….Jan Yingling
Sunday School.......................................................................... 708
Worship Service ............................................................................ 749
Children’s Church ............................................................................ 59
Total Worship Attendance......................................................... 808
Total Evening Worship Attendance…………………………...542
GENERAL FUND OFFERING ....................................... $44,711.22
“Beyond Measure” ............................................................. $7,581.67
TOTAL GIVING ........................................................... $52,292.89
DENNIS SWANBERG
SUNDAY
Early Worship ............................................................. 8:00 am
Sunday School ............................................................ 9:30 am
Morning Worship ..................................................... 10:40 am
Evening Worship ........................................................ 6:00 pm
SONS of THUNDER
WEDNESDAY
AWANA ...................................................................... 6:00 pm
Youth Bible Study ....................................................... 6:00 pm
Ladies’ Bible Study & Men’s Fraternity ...................... 6:15 pm
Worship Choir Rehearsal………………………………………... 6:15 pm
Prayer Meeting and Bible Study ................................. 6:00 pm
Worship Choir Rehearsal ........................................... 7:30 pm
LAST WEEK @ VALLEY