Valley United Methodist Church

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Third Sunday in Lent - March 7, 2010

Sermon: "The Gospel of Second Opportunity" - Pastor Emmanuel

Scriptures: Psalm 63:1-8; Luke 13:1-9 and 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Bible Studies for 2010 - Everyone Welcome!

Sunday mornings 10:00 - 10:45 am in the Pommrehn Lounge - "Celebration" Adult Sunday School class - Interactive study on the "Whole in the Gospel" - Lenten Study 2/21 thru 3/28

Prayer Group meets in Pommrehn Lounge on Wednesdays at 3:00 pm

Lenten Study on Sunday evenings - "Soup and Study-- "The Fast that I Choose" from February 21 through March 28th - downstairs in Jr/Sr Room -- Come for homemade soup and bread at 5:00 pm. and at 5:30 pm stay for an interactive "hunger" study - Everyone welcome. *** this Sunday, Feb 28th -- class starts at 4 pm and then we move up to the Annual Chili Cookoff and all church birthday party at 5:00 pm *** Next week, back to our usual schedule.

INTERESTED IN JOINING VALLEY UMC? --- Join Pastor Emmanuel on Sundays at 9:30 am, March 7, 14 and 21 for membership classes. Come if you are interested in joining Valley UMC or learning more about our church and the Methodist Church. New members will be received during worship on Palm Sunday. Contact Pastor Emmanuel at 515.225.8128

Keeping in the Loop: YOUTH! (Contact: Youth Director - Jamey Owen)

March 7 5-7 pm Teenagers combine with the 50+ Group for a Game Night! Appetizers and snacks served. Parents signed up to help: Parman and LeClere

March 14 5-7 pm Message: Burning Questions at the church. Parents: Fritz

March 21 5-7 pm At the Church. Parents: Welch

March 28 5-7 pm Message: Burning Questions at the Church (led by Meredith). Parents: LeClere

FYI --- Youth lead Sunrise Service & serve Easter Breakfast on April 4th!

WHEN THE WORSHIP ENDS YOUR SERVICE BEGINS!

COG Donation for March: Shampoo, hair brushes and combs

(a basket for your items is located at each entrance)

Be sure to read "Message from the Pastor" in "About Valley UMC"

WE CAN -- We will again be participating in this project to collecct food for the DMARC food pantry. The overall goal this year is 100,0000 items and the goal for Valley UMC is 2010 cans. We will be stacking the cans in the back of the sanctuary. You may bring items beginning on Ash Wednesday. On May 2nd there will be a celebration rally witha concert by Dakota Road. If you wish to donate cash, each dollar contributed will be counted as 2 cans toward our goal.

UMCOR (One Great Hour of Sharing) -- One Great Hour of Sharing has been an ecumenical effort since 1949. In the United Methodist Church, our offerings on this day go to UMCOR to pay for administrative expenses. UMCOR receives no apportionment funds, so your offering on this day enables UMCOR to use 100% of monies donated for specific projects on those projects. this offering will be taken on March 14th.

The Jerusalem Princess Basma Center for Disabled Children -- This organization plays a vital role in the treatment, rehabilitation and education of children with special needs from the West Bank and East Jerusalem area. In 1987, they were the first to establish an academic school for inclusive education. Because of their success, other schools are doing the same, thus providing the chance for those with special needs to pursue an education and financial independence. They are currently trying to purchase a van for the school to use to transport special needs children. The cost of this van is $80,000 US dollars. Their UMCOR Advance number is 14238A.

LENTEN MISSION OFFERINGS -