Welcome to Church of the Valley

THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP: examine with Pastor Mike the "Power in His Name", the name of Jesus Christ as found in Matthew 18:18-20. When we understand what it means to pray in the name of Jesus, we unleash tremendous power to change our lives and world. What do you think the Lord wants us to seriously pray about and get on board with Him so it can really happen?

NEXT SUNDAY IN WORSHIP: we focus on God's grace to us and how we share with each other through forgiveness. Pastor Mike shares from Matthew 18:21-35 in the message "The Limit to God's Forgiveness." Is there a limit to how much we should forgive each other? Does God get limited in sharing His mercy towards people when they rejet Him?

MINISTRY AND SEASONAL OPPORTUNITIES

IMPORTANT COV NEWS! The Session of Church of the Valley in Apple Valley CA voted unanimously to recommend to the COV membership that the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO) would be the Reformed Body to which it would transfer from the PCUSA. This vote has been delayed for months due to the Synod of Southern CA & Hawaii PJC decision not to recognize the ECO, but that decision is reasonably expected to be overturned in the next few months. We made this decision with joy and with prayer that we can move forward in this direction as soon as the way is clear. A full explanation of this decision will be will be presented at COV town meetings on both Sunday May 19 and Sunday June 2.

HOWDY Y'ALL EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO THE WESTERN THEME ALL CHURCH PICNIC SUNDAY, JUNE 2: We will all come to worship at the Oneness Service at 9:00 AM, The Town Meeting at 10:30 AM and the Picnicn at 11:00 AM. Hambergers and Hot Dogs will be provided, the rest will be potluck style. If your last name begins with A-H bring a salad, I-O bring a side-dish, P-Z bring a dessert. Please make sure you bring enough to feed your party plus 6 more. There will be water fun for the kids, so come and enjoy!

WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD FAMILY NIGHTS - Join us on Wednesday nights for all ages of growing deeper in our walk with the Lord. Dinner for all at 6:30 PM. At 7:00 PM we have the following options: nursery and childcare for young children, our youth “Prime Time” fellowship, and 2 options for adults: Pastor Mike teaching on Romans in the Reading Room and the FPU Legacy Journey (must have taken FPU). All are welcome to join us in these activities and grow in the Lord’ truths.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS COMING SOON! June 24 – 28 Registration for Children starts today. Get your cowboy boots ready and come see us at our VBS table after each service to sign up a child and/or sign up to volunteer. $5.00 for VBS staff volunteer children and $10.00 for all other children. We are also in need of the following donations for VBS craft supplies: pink and tan self adhesive back foam sheets, duck tape, yellow and brown yarn, gift wrap tubes, white chalk, plastic grocery bags, pint size mason jars, colored felt. Thank you in advance for your donations. You may drop of your donation supplies in the Work Room located church office during business hours Monday—Friday 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM. If you have any questions you may contact Rita Alcayaga at 760-247-6494 x. 230 or email ritaa@churchofthevalley.net.

STUDENT MINISTRIES SUMMER CAR WASHES RAISE FUNDS FOR SUMMER CAMP! Join in before and after both services on May 19 and June 16 and get your car wash. Donations go to Summer Camp! On JUne 2 look for their Tasty Treat table. Proceeds go to Summer Camp as well.

GRIEF RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP: Our “GriefShare” group is now meeting on Wednesdays, from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the Conference Room. “GriefShare” is a Christian-based grief recovery ministry that includes a weekly video presentation and small group discussion. The cost for the seminar is $15.00, which includes the participant’s workbook. People grieving the loss of a loved one or friend are welcome to join at any time. Information brochures for the GriefShare group are available at the Welcome Center.

BABY SHOWER TIME: Dorcas Hand-made’n Society (Acts 9:36-39) will hold its annual baby shower throughout the month of May. You may bring your donations of new hand made or purchased baby items to either service. Someone will be available each Sunday in May to accept baby items, which we will divide between Moses House, Rose of Sharon Ministries and our own Crisis Ministry. Don’t have time to shop or make a baby afghan? Perhaps you would consider donating to the diaper fund. Any and all baby items are needed and appreciated. Some suggestions are bibs, pacifiers, onesies, sleepers, receiving blankets, hats, baby bottles