THE VALLEYS EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH
Rev. David Guertin, Pastor
Hymnal Technician, Bridget Campbell
Choir Director, Ed Dobbin
Acolyte, Alaina Snyder
November 19, 2017 - 10:15 AM
“Strong in the Word to Serve in the World”
(*Indicates stand as you are able.)
Hymns are in the (RED) HYMNAL for Worship Celebration
Chimes
Greetings and Announcements Dave Novinger
* Call To Worship
L: Lift up your hearts!
P: We lift them up to our generous God.
L: Let us give praise to the giver of harvests,
P: Whose banquet is spread for all.
L: Let us adore the God of Love,
P: Who calls us to love and to feed the hungry.
Prelude (lighting of Altar candles)
* Hymn - “For the Beauty of the Earth” Pg. 560
* Opening Prayer
(Please be seated)
Responsive Reading #830 (BLUE) COVENANT HYMNAL
* Profession of Faith: (Unison)
We are not alone, we live in God’s world. We believe in God, who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus to reconcile and to make all things new. We trust in God, who calls us to be the church; to celebrate God’s presence, to live with respect in creation, to love and serve others, to seek justice and to resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God.
Children’s Sermon
Hymn - “Now Thank We All Our God” Pg. 556
Prayer cards will be collected during the 2nd hymn.
Prayer with Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Choral Response - “Hear Our Prayer O Lord” Pg. 614
Anthem - “Bringing In the Sheaves”
Scripture - Mark 4:35-41 (Pg. 52 of NT Pew Bible)
Ed Berra, Lay Reader
Message - “Why Are You Afraid?”
Offering Invitation
Offertory
* Offertory Response - “We Give Thee But Thine Own” Pg. 620
* Offertory Prayer
* Prayer of Dedication
* Hymn - “This Is My Father’s World” Pg. 58
* Benediction
* Threefold Amen/Extinguishing of the Candles
* Greeting: “The peace of God be with you.”
Response: “And also with you.”
* Passing the Peace: Please greet those around you.
* Postlude
WELCOME TO WORSHIP: We want to personally welcome all visitors. Please take time to sign your name/address in our guest book, located in the foyer as you leave or introduce yourself to our pastor.
OUR BEAUTIFUL ALTAR FLOWERS are presented to the glory of God by Charlie & Gail Shertzer in honor of their 55th Wedding Anniversary on November 24th.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTSNov.
Greeters
Wanda Hendershot,
Ann Cooper, Arletta Thomas / Nov.
Announcer
Dave Novinger / Nov.
Acolyte
Alaina Snyder / Nov. Usher Team
(Team 11)*
Ann Cooper (Capt.) & Rahn Cooper, Doris & Dave Hand
Date / Nov. 19 / Nov. 26 / Dec. 3
Lay Readers / Ed Berra / Jan Quinn / Hanging of the Greens Service
Various Readers
Nursery Attendants / Shirley
Miller / Theresa Miller / Brandi
Crum
Adult Sun. School Teachers / Laurel
Guerin / Ken
Bechtel / Donna
Novinger
*Please tell the Captain if you are unable to be present for a Sunday in your month as the Captain will need to get someone to help with the offering if you cannot be there.
Please call the church office (717-896-3118) if you are unable to be Lay Reader or Nursery Attendant on your scheduled Sunday. If you would like to a Worship Participant, please see Donna Novinger or Pastor Dave. If you cannot be there on your assigned Sunday, please tell Ken Bechtel or Dave Novinger who will teach Sunday School in your place,.
9:00AM Sunday School Class Options:
Adult Class – Sanctuary Friends In Faith - Computer Room
Choices - Multi-purpose Room
Children & Youth - Nursery and S. S. Classrooms
Confirmation – Library
PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES, PAGERS, ETC. during our worship service. Thank you for your cooperation.
IMMERSE Gathering meeting tonight, Nov 19 at the Guertin’s home.
The Valleys Evangelical Covenant Church
Halifax, PA
Pastor David Guertin
Office (717-896-3118) Cell (1-715-497-4310)
Email -
Church Office Hours: Mon. thru Fri. - 10AM to 3PM
Church Office (717-896-3118)
Web Site - ValleysEcc.Org Email -
CHURCH CALENDAR
Nov. 19 - 9:00AM - Sunday School/Confirmation Class
10:15AM – Thanksgiving/Ingathering Service
(Bring non-perishable food items)
2:00PM – Zumba
6:30PM – IMMERSE Gathering at the Guertin’s home
Nov. 20 - 8:30AM-Noon - Halifax Senior Center open Mon.-Thurs.)
(Yoga Exercise 9:00AM at Senior Center Mon. - Thurs.)
10:00AM - Bible Study – (Pastor Ron Reitz, leader)
7:30PM - Dartball Game – Lykens U. M. at Valleys
Nov. 21 - 6:00-8 PM - G. S. Troops 10573, 10728
Nov. 22 - 6:00PM – Men clearing out social hall for renovation
6:15PM – Zumba; 7:15PM – Zumba Burst
7:30PM – Choir
Nov. 23 - Happy Thanksgiving Day! - Valleys Church Office and
Halifax Senior Center are closed
Nov. 26 - 9:00AM - Sunday School/Confirmation Class
10:15AM – Worship, Hymnal
Mission Offering
2:00PM – Zumba
6:30PM –IMMERSE Gathering
Social Hall renovation will be during week of Nov. 27th thru Dec. 1st.
GIANT GIFT CARDS available to purchase (before/after church). Valleys receives $5 for every $100 Giant gift card purchased.
CHURCH ATTENDANCE for Sunday Nov. 12 - 52.
*PRAYER REQUESTS* *(indicates new/change)
Please remember people on our Prayer List with prayers, thoughts, and cards:
MEMBERS & FRIENDS OF THE VALLEYS:
*Pat Shertzer; Dave Guertin; Mary Cooke; Betty Lebo; Charlie Enders; Tom Lauver; Lori Graeff; Everly Shoop; Jane Baker; Ritchie Moorhead; Gail & Charlie Shertzer; Hannah Klinger; Ron & Sandy Zimmerman; Tom Hale; Esther Masser; Elmer Feidt; Vickie Shoffler; Ben Baker; Donna, Sandy, Scott; Mari Miller; Robert Hale; Lillian Danner; Kelly Shutt; George Wert; Troy Millard; Jody Russel; David Roadcap; June Fetterhoff; Sharon Flowers; Henry Helfich; Tina Shearer; Lester Baker; Pat & Richard Snyder; Dee Rebuck; Sarah Heinbaugh; Dawn Shreffler; Jack Spisak; Stephanie Schrieber, (Laurel Guertin’s friend); Galen & Faye Deibler; Dottie Rand, (Theresa Miller’s mother); Susan Nornhold, (Friend of Carol Fetterhoff); Hurricane Harvey, Irma & Maria Victims; Mexico & California earthquake victims; California Wildfire victims; Las Vegas, Colorado & Texas Shooting victims & their families; Terrorist victims in New York.
OUR SHUT INS: Myra Hoffman; June Wiest; Lori Graff
MISSIONS: Covenant Missionaries: Jen Minh Dao; Cathy Campobello; Covenant Missionaries around the world.
Please remember to inform The Valleys if you or a member of your family is in the hospital as the hospitals will not inform us unless you tell them to contact us. You may call the church office (717-896-3118) or Donna (717-362-8870) after office hours.
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THANKSGIVING INGATHERING SERVICE today, (November 19th.) Please put non-perishable food items in wagons to be brought up to altar during second hymn.
FELLOWSHIP TIME FOLLOWING WORSHIP SERVICE is held on Sundays in the Multipurpose Room (Meeting room) with coffee, drinks and cookies. Please join us.
IMMERSE: Covenant Bible Reading Experience - We are reading the first book “MESSIAH” and invite those who wish to share in the journey in small group gatherings to meet at the Guertin home on Sunday evenings at 6:30PM.
ORDER CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS: Please see Gloria Duttry Nov. 19th, 26th, and Dec. 3rd to order a Christmas Poinsettia following Sunday worship services. All orders and money need to be given to Gloria by December 3rd (make checks payable to Gloria Duttry).
MISSION OFFERING is received the fourth Sunday of each month. You may be put in your offering envelope marked ‘’Christmas Benevolence’ or put it in the basket in the rear of the sanctuary marked “Mission Offering.
RENOVATION WORK IN SOCIAL HALL: The flooring will be replaced in the church Social Hall Monday, November 27th thru Friday, Dec. 1st. Groups cannot use the Social Hall during that week either use a Sunday school classroom another location. (Social Hall will be cleared out on Wed. Nov. 22 at 6:00PM.)
CHRISTMAS TREE: Help is needed to put up the Christmas tree in the sanctuary and some other decorations the week of Nov. 27. Please see Donna Novinger if you can help.
HANGING OF THE GREENS SERVICE will be held on the First Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 3rd at 10:15AM (Traditional Service) with various scripture readings, hymns and decorating the Christmas tree.
CHRISTMAS CARDS: Valleys Christmas mail box will be in the church foyer from December 3rd until December 17th for Christmas cards. The cards will be on the tables in the social hall. Please check each time you come in to church for your cards.
CHILDREN CHRISTMAS GIFTS: Valleys has helped provide Christmas gifts for children through a gift request program with Upper Dauphin Human Services for many years. A “Gifts for Children” tree will be in the foyer soon with “ornaments” (each child has two ornaments - a “toy” and a “clothing” ornaments. If you have any questions, please see Donna Novinger
CHRISTMAS PARTY SPONSORED BY YOUTH GROUP will be held on Sunday, December 10th at 4:00PM. Please join the youth group for cookies, finger foods, games, fun and fellowship for everyone (all ages) who attends The Valleys!
YOUTH CHRISTMAS PROGRAM will be held on Sunday, December 17th at 9:00AM.
VALLEYS CHRISTMAS DINNER will be held on Sunday, December 17th immediately following Traditional Worship Service. There will be a sign up sheet in foyer and more details in next week’s bulletin.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24th SERVICES:
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP at 10:15AM
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE at 7:00PM – Join us as we worship our Lord and Savior Jesus with hymns, joyful praise, and a candlelight service. Communion will be administered at the altar during the service.
ANNUAL REPORTS are due from the following committees:
(Pastor, Council President, Worship Committee, Elders, Deacons, Property Committee, Mission Committee, Youth Group, Fellowship Group, Choir. Please give the reports to the church secretary by Sunday, December 31, 2017.
HALIFAX SENIOR CENTER is open 8:30AM-Noon Mon. thru Thurs. Senior Center is open at 8:30 to 10:00AM for anyone who wishes to play card games in the Multipurpose (meeting) Room. November Mon. Bible Study Leader: Pastor Ron Reitz. (Nov. 27 leader will be April Ocasio.) Yoga exercise (on chairs) in library Mon.-Thurs. at 900AM in library (except the week of the card party or if the Senior Center is closed) - everyone is welcome! Calendar is on Bulletin board in narthex.
Meals-on Wheels Drivers are needed! Contact Dave Kessler (717-576-1965) if you to wish to volunteer to deliver meals.
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SERVICE CANCELLATION POLICY
If a service or activity has to be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions during the winter, please check the following TV stations - WHTM Channel 27 and WHP Channel 21 to see if Valleys appears on their cancellation display.
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