April 22, 2007, 11:00 AM

WE ENTER INTO GOD’S PRESENCE
Preparation for Worship
*Call to Worship –
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
His love endures forever.
The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone;
The Lord has done this; it is marvelous in our eyes.
This is the day the Lord has made;
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
*Song of Praise – 389 “Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain”
*God Greets Us
*We Greet Each Other
Continuing Praise

God’s Guide for Obedient Living
You shall have no other gods before me.
For from him and through him and to him are all things.  To him be the glory forever!
You shall not make for yourself an idol.
In Christ we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.  He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.
Let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise – the fruit of lips that confess his name.
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.  Six days you shall labor and do all your work but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God.
Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
You shall not murder.
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
You shall not commit adultery.
You are not your own; you were bought at a price.  Therefore honor God with your body.
You shall not steal.
Those who have been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their hands, so that they may have something to share with those in need.
You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.
You shall not covet your neighbor’s house or anything that belongs to your neighbor.
I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
*Song of Response – 472:1,3 “O Jesus, We Adore You”

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Children’s Time
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading – Colossians 3:1-14
Message – “Easter’s Benefits:  A New Life Now”
Prayer
WE RESPOND WITH THANKSGIVING
*Song – 400:1,2,4 “Praise the Savior Now and Ever”
The Offerings – First:  General Fund
  Second:  NYPENN Franklin Graham Festival
Sharing Joys and Concerns
Intercessory Prayer
WE ARE DISMISSED TO LOVE AND SERVE
Opportunities for Ministries and Fellowship
*God Blesses Us
*Parting Praise – 486:1,3 “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
Postlude

THIS WEEK IN THE LIFE OF VALLEY CHURCH
Wednesday, 11:30 AM Women’s Luncheon at Cracker Barrel
7:30 PM Worship Team meets