Welcome to Church of the Valley

THIS SUNDAY AT CHURCH OF THE VALLEY: we continue our preparation for Easter to
understand the amazing saving work of Jesus as we examine “The Trials of Jesus” from Matthew 26:57-67. In a dramatic display of His innocence, the High Court
of Israel finds Jesus guilty of blasphemy even though no testimony could uphold any charge against Him. Jesus takes away our guilt through His innocence given for us.

NEXT SUNDAY AT CHURCH OF THE VALLEY: join us in a celebration of our new denomination - ECO - the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians. We celebrate our ECO connection with like-minded, sister churches who share our commitment to Jesus Christ, the Bible, caring for each other and reaching out to our neighbors with Christ’s love and truth. We invited the Rev. Dr. Dana Alin, ECO’s executive director, to share with us ECO’s vision. His message will be “The Witness of One Man” from Luke 8:26-39. Come to hear how one person, transformed by Jesus, can make a huge difference in their community.

MINISTRY AND SEASONAL OPPORTUNITIES

ECO WEEKEND AT COV - MARCH15-16! COV announces a great weekend of events to celebrate our new relationship with the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO) our new denomination. The ECO Weekend kicks off with a banquet at 6:00 PM on Saturday, March 15 in Hansen Hall. We will enjoy a delicious meal, chamber music while we eat, then more music, and finally a keynote address from our special guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Dana Alin, the ECO Synod Executive - head administrative officer of ECO. Dr. Alin will also speak at both of our worship services on Sunday, March 16. Come and be part of our
celebration as we highlight the great relationship we have with other vital churches who serve our Lord Jesus and share His Gospel truth. Tickets are on sale today with a suggested minimum donation of $10 per person.
VOYAGERS: Please mark your calendar for Thursday, March 13 for our monthly potluck and program. This month Arlene LaSor will be sharing with us her story about her award winning needle work that when completed has the appearance  of having been painted. Please bring either a main dish, salad or dessert along with your table service. This meeting is open to everyone.  Last month we had 50 people in attendance to learn about the YANA Program presented by the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Dept. Hope to see you on Thursday, March 13 at 6:00 PM.

WEDNESDAYS IN THE WORD with Pastor Mike. We are discussing the Apostle Paul’s 1st Letter to the Corinthians. Paul fills this letter with many truths applicable to daily life including: unity in Christ’s family, the power of the Holy Spirit for everyday situations, dealing with conflict, better marriage, finding your spiritual gift, deeper love in relationships, greater worship, and spiritual, eternal bodies for eternity. Meet at 7:00 PM in the Reading Room. Childcare/Nursery available in Room 8 at 7:00 PM.

SHORT TERM MISSIONS OPPORTUNITY: The Missions Ministry Team is organizing a work team to Broken Arrow Bible Ranch in Vanderwagen, NM. If you are interested and need further information, contact Alan Milhan.

OUT REACH SUNDAY FOOD DRIVE FOR OUR CRISES MINISTRY: Thank you so much for all the coats and blankets that came in, and all the support that was given through the year. We are starting a new program on the third Sunday of every month we ask if you could bring in at least one item from this list: Peanut butter, Tuna, Cream of mushroom soup, canned spaghetti sauce, macaroni and cheeses, canned vegetables and canned tomato sauce. Whatever gets donated frees up money for other project through the year to help feed and clothe our community. Thank you for your support Crisis Ministry. We would also like to thank the wonderful members of Church of the Valley for donating a freezer to Crisis Ministry we can now accept freezer items including bread.

COLLEGE/CAREER GROUP: Are you a young adult facing an increasingly aggressive secular worldview at college and in the workplace? Join a group of your peers who meet weekly to deepen our confidence that what the Bible says makes sense, is really true, and is worth enduring whatever flak may come our way.
We are currently going through The Case For Faith by Lee Strobel. We also spend time each week talking about the challenges and joys we experience in our walk with and witness for Christ. For more information, please text Randy Lee.


NEED HELP FINDING A JOB? JOB SEARCHER’S SUPPORT GROUP: meets weekly on Monday mornings in Room 7A 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM as a group and then on Thursday mornings in Room 7A 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for individual help by appointment. Facilitated by a professional job counselor with over 10 year experience helping people with barriers to employment. Find work by job searching from the employer’s point of view.

SIDE BY SIDE ENGLISH TUTORING NEEDS TEACHERS. If you would be interested in teaching conversational English to one or two adults on Wednesday mornings 9:00 AM - 11:15 AM, please call Nancy Robinson or Frances Pond. We will show you how to use the ESL teaching materials.

RUMMAGE SORTING: Monday, March 17. Please join us in Hansen Hall to meet new friends and have fun. We are always in need of an extra pair of hands. As you begin your spring cleaning, please think of COV. If  you have any clean useable rummage, please drop it off on these dates. If you have large items, please call the church at 760-247-6494, ext. 269.  A big thank you to all the faithful sorters that show up each sorting day! This years rummage sale will be Friday, May 9 and
Saturday, May 10 we will be setting up on Sunday, May 4 right after the 10:30 AM service. We also know that many of our rummage helpers will be in New Mexico at that time, so we will need more help during the whole week of set -up and during the sale if you would like to volunteer please call Jake Walraven.