February 20, 2011
10:30 AM


WE ENTER INTO GOD’S PRESENCE
Preparation for Worship
*Call to Worship
This is the day the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.  (Psalm 118:24)
*Song of Praise – 561:1-3,5 “Rejoice, O Pure in Heart”
*God Greets Us
*We Greet Others
*Continuing Praise
“Open the Eyes of My Heart”
“God of Wonders”
“A Shield about Me”
Profession of Faith – Claire Stocum
Presentation and Statement of Faith – Claire
Congregation’s Promise
People of God at Valley Church, will you welcome Claire at the table of the Lord and continue to support her with your prayers and help her grow by the example of your discipleship?
We will, God helping us.
Welcome
Prayer
*Song of Shared Commitment – 289:1,3,6
HEAR GOD’S WORD
Children’s Time
Prayer of Preparation
Scripture Reading – Matthew 7:1-12
Message – “Kingdom Living: Looking Around”
Prayer
WE RESPOND WITH THANKSGIVING
*Song of Response – 601:1,4 “Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love”
The Offerings – First:  General Fund
  Second:  Valley CHOW Pantry
Offertory Prayer
Sharing Joys and Concerns
(Following a concern)
Have mercy, Lord.
Hear our prayer.
(Following a joy)
We thank you, Lord.
Hear our prayer.
Intercessory Prayer
WE ARE SENT TO LOVE AND SERVE
Opportunities for Ministry and Fellowship
*Sent to Love – Exodus 20; Matthew 22
*Parting Prayer
God of love, as in Jesus Christ you gave yourself to us, so may we give ourselves to you, living according to your holy will.  Keep our feet firmly in the way where Christ leads us; help our lips speak the truth that Christ teaches us; fill our bodies with the life that is Christ within us.  In his holy name we pray.  Amen.
*God Blesses Us
The grace of Christ attend you,
the love of God surround you,
the Holy Spirit keep you
now and forevermore.
*Parting Song – 209:1-2 “Seek Ye First the Kingdom”
Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our service this morning includes the public profession of faith of Claire Stocum.  As we hear her express her faith and publicly affirm the promises of her baptism, we join her and her family in thanking God for leading her to this point.  Please stay after the service for refreshments in her honor.
The second offering is for support of Valley’s CHOW Pantry, allowing the pantry staff to purchase foods beyond what are donated or available from the CHOW warehouse.  This way we can provide balanced meals to families we serve.  Thank you for your generous support.
Tuesday, 7:00 PM Elders meet
Wednesday, 6:00 AM Men’s breakfast and Bible study at the Spot
       9:30 AM Women’s Bible Study at
      11:30 AM Women’s Luncheon at Cracker Barrel
        7:00 PM Deacons meet

You can still take a baby bottle to fill with your loose change to benefit the Life Choices Center of Binghamton.  There are a few empty bottles remaining at the coffee service area in the narthex.  All bottles should be returned to church by March 6.

Joe Patak’s second cataract removal surgery also went very well.  We thank God for such care.

Jim Stocum will have knee surgery on Monday.  Pray that the procedure goes smoothly and that Jim will have a speedy and complete recovery.

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NEXT SUNDAY, February 27, 2011
SUNDAY SCHOOL:  9:15 AM  Classes for all ages meet.  The adult class, joined by the teens, will continue the series “Becoming a Good Samaritan.”  This video-led discussion, hosted by John Ortberg and developed in partnership with World Vision, is intended to help Christians live out Christ’s love in world-changing ways, right now, right here. 
MORNING WORSHIP:  10:30 AM  Pastor Gelder will bring us God’s Word.  He will continue the message series from the Sermon on the Mount, “Kingdom Living”.  We will look at Matthew 7:13-23 “Careful Choices”.