January 11, 2009, 11:00 AM

WE ENTER INTO GOD’S PRESENCE
Preparation for Worship
Call to Worship
All who are thirsty, come to the water.
Come, all who are weary;
Come, all who yearn for forgiveness.
The Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ has washed over us,
And our gracious and holy God beckons and blesses us.
Drink deeply of these living waters.
Glory to you, O Lord, glory to you.
*Song of Worship – 535:1,2,4 “Come to the Savior Now”
*God Greets Us
*We Greet Each Other
*Continuing Praise – “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship”
          “I Will Sing of the Mercies of the Lord’
“Jesus, Name above All Names”
Sharing Joys and Concerns
Intercessory Prayer
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
*Song of Preparation – 508:1,3,5 “Jesus, with Your Church Abide”
Children’s Time
Scripture Reading – John 17:20-26
Message – “One Church, Many Churches”
Prayer
*Song – 502:1,2,4 “The Church’s One Foundation”
WE RESPOND WITH THANKSGIVING AND SERVICE
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
I Corinthians 11:27-29
Silent Reflection
I Corinthians 10:16-17; 11:23-26
*Song of Thanksgiving – 473:1-3, then refrain “To God Be the Glory”
The Offerings – First:  General Fund
                         Second:  Valley Church CHOW Pantry
Opportunities for Ministry and Fellowship
*God Blesses Us
*Closing Praise – 556:3 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Postlude

THIS WEEK IN THE LIFE OF VALLEY CHURCH
This morning our worship includes the observance of Holy Communion.  Jesus gave this gift to his church.  Therefore if you are a member of the body of Christ and are serious about your walk with Christ, please feel free to take the bread and cup as they are passed to you.  We will eat and drink together after all have been served.

The second offering this morning is for Valley’s CHOW pantry.  Thank you for your generous support of this ministry to needy families in our community.  Your gifts today will help supplement the food contributions you bring throughout the month.  Please remember to pick up some extra food for the pantry when you grocery shop and bring those items to the CHOW cart any time.

Monday, 7:00 PM Council meets
Wednesday, 11:30 AM Women’s luncheon at Cracker Barrel.

Next Sunday, January 18, 2009

SUNDAY SCHOOL:  9:45 AM  Classes for all ages meet.  There is a place for you and your children.  The adults continue their study of “The Lure of Cults”.

MORNING WORSHIP:     11:00 AM   Pastor Gelder will bring the message “Who’s in Charge Here?” based on Romans 8:28-30, as he continues the series of messages on the “Reformed?  What’s That?”