Valley Baptist Church
A grace-filled community of growing disciples
Sermon Notes: The Lion and the Lamb
Revelation 5:1-8
Who is worthy?
1. The Sealed Scroll v. 1-5
Gen. 49:8-10; Isaiah 11:1-3, 10
2. Meekness and Majesty v. 6-8
Isaiah 53:7; John 1:35
But I’m not Moses!
Opportunities for Fellowship and Service
This Week
Wed. Jan. 18
6:30 pm Adventure Club. Country Store will be open and anybody who says all four verses gets 100 bonus points.
6:30 pm Prayer Time
7:30 pm Praise Team Practice
7:45 pm Church Leadership Council
Next Sunday, Jan. 22–Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
8:35 am Praise Team Practice
6-8 pm Youth Group. Tim Tebow at the Jackie Olson home.
Team reports due to Donna H.
Looking Ahead
–See cards in the entryway about the Triennial in Orlando, FL July 4-8. Early bird registration ends Jan. 16.
Feb. 4-5 Region Minister Dan Heringer will be here to help us launch our new Natural Church Development emphasis. Annual meeting and noon potluck Feb. 5. Also evening Super Bowl party at 5 pm.
– Dan and Lisa Friesen will be teaching the missions class “Pathlight Toward Global Awareness” in the adult (including high school) Sunday School time beginning March 4 through May 6. Please sign up for the books, 1 per couple/family. Everyone is welcome. No charge.
Opportunities for Fellowship and Service
This Week
Mon. Pastor Dennis out of the office, leave a message if needed.
Tues. 1:30 pm WMF, all ladies welcome. See details on back of bulletin.
Wed. 2:00 pm Hospice Program, Milbank Hospital.
Wed. No Adventure Club
Wed. 6:30 pm Prayer Time
Wed. 7:30 pm Praise Team Practice
Sat. 7:00 am Men’s Breakfast at church, all men welcome. See Wayne, Loren or Pastor for details.
Next Sunday — Jan. 8
6:00 pm Youth at the home of Lowell and Sharon Schwenn
Looking Ahead
Jan. 9 10:00 am Missions and Evangelism Team
Jan. 10 4:00 pm Christian Nurture Team
Jan. 11 6:30 pm Adventure Club resumes
Jan. 12 10:30 am Ministerial here
Jan. 13 9:00 am Spiritual Life Team
Jan. 22 Team reports due to Donna H.
–See cards in the entryway about the Triennial in Orlando, FL July 4-8. Early bird registration ends Jan.16
Sermon Notes: Prepared, Purified Hope
1 John 2:28-3:7
Happy New Year!
1. Made Right, Live Right v. 2:28-29; 3:1-3
Romans 7:21-8:2
2. The Lavishing Love, The Purifying Hope v. 3:1-3
Galatians 5:16-18, 22-26
Hope Joyfully Fulfilled
Opportunities for Fellowship and Service
This Week
Wed.
6:30 pm Last Adventure Club until Jan.11
6:30 pm Prayer Time
7:30 pm Praise Team Practice
7:45 pm Church Leadership Council
Next Sunday – Dec. 25
10:30 am Christmas Sunday, special worship service
No Sunday School this Sunday only
Looking Ahead
Jan. 1 New Year’s Day, regular Sunday schedule
Jan. 1 & 8 After the worship service on these Sundays there will be a Church Enrichment survey to fill out in the Fellowship Hall. We need 30 volunteers from the Valley Baptist Church family to fill these out. See Pastor Dennis or someone on the Spiritual Life Team if you have questions.
Sermon Notes: The Hope We Confess
Hebrews 10:19-23
Confidently draw near and hold on to the hope we profess in Jesus this Christmas and always
High School Sunday School Class
The high school Sunday School class is currently studying the book of Revelation. They could make use of Warren Wiersbe’s commentary on the book of Revelation entitled, Be Victorious. Any available copies to use would be appreciated, they will be returned.
Opportunities for Fellowship and Service
This Week
Wed.
6:30 pm Adventure Club
6:30 pm Prayer Time
7:30 Praise Team Practice
Next Sunday — Dec. 18
10:30 am Worship, Valley Baptist Sunday School Christmas Program. Offering at the exits for Oroko Bible Translation Project in Cameroon with the Friesens.
6:00 pm Youth Group at the Wollschlager home.
Looking Ahead
Dec. 21 6:30 pm Last Adventure Club until Jan. 11
Dec. 21 7:45 pm Church Leadership Council
Dec. 25 Christmas Sunday, special worship service at 10:30 am
No Sunday School this Sunday only
Jan. 1 New Year’s Day, regular Sunday schedule
Sermon Notes: The Better Hope
Hebrews 7:17-28
More Than a Wish
1. A Better Hope and Promise v. 17-22
2. A Better, Permanent, Holy High Priest v. 23-28
Hebrews 4:14-16
Romans 8:31-34
Receive the Message of Hope This Christmas
Opportunities for Fellowship and Service
Today
Youth Group meet at the Mill Theatre shortly before 5 pm to view movie “Courageous” followed by snacks at Webbers
This Week
Tues.
1:30 pm WMF. Details on back of bulletin
Wed.
6:30 pm Adventure Club
6:30 pm Prayer Time
7:30 pm Praise Team Practice
Thurs.
2:00 pm Spiritual Life Team
Fri.
10:00 am Missions/Evangelism Team
Sat.
7:00 am Men’s Breakfast, Trevett’s
Next Sunday — Dec. 11
Jana Torrico and family will be here with us, and Jana will share during Mission Moments. All are welcome to go out and eat with the Torricos at Pizza Ranch following the service.
Care Home Vespers, 3:00 pm St. William’s, 3:45 pm Golden Living, 4:30 pm Park Place. All are welcome to come.
6:00 pm Youth Group at the Hackwith home
Looking Ahead
Dec. 14 6:30 pm Adventure Club
Dec. 14 6:30 pm Prayer Time
Dec. 18 10:30 am Worship, Valley Baptist Sunday School Christmas Program. Offering at the exits for Oroko Bible Translation Project in Cameroon with the Friesens.
Dec. 21 7:45 pm Church Leadership Council
