October 24, 2010
10:30 AM

WE ENTER INTO GOD’S PRESENCE
Preparation for Worship
*Silent Prayer
*Invocation – 252 “Father in Heaven”
*God Greets Us
*We Greet Others
*Continuing Praise
“I Believe in Jesus”
“In the Secret”
“I Could Sing of Your Love Forever”
Call to Confession – Psalm 139:23-24
Prayer of Confession
(Silent prayer of personal reflection and confession)
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.
Assurance of Pardon – Micah 7:18-19
Guide for Grateful Living – Exodus 20
*Song of Assurance – 544:2 “Lead Me, Guide Me”
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Children’s Time
Prayer of Preparation
Scripture Reading – Ephesians 4:1-16
Message – “Grow Up!”
Prayer
WE RESPOND WITH THANKSGIVING
*Song of Thanksgiving – 513 “Christian Hearts in Love United”
The Offerings – First:  General Fund
  Second:  Back to God Ministries
Offertory Prayer
Sharing Joys and Concerns
Intercessory Prayer
WE ARE SENT TO LOVE AND SERVE
Opportunities for Ministry and Fellowship
*Sent to Serve – Ephesians 4:1-3
*God Blesses Us
May the blessing of God, the giver of every good and perfect gift;
and of Christ, who summons us to service;
and of the Holy Spirit, who inspires generosity and love,
be with us all.
Amen.
*Parting Song – “In Christ Alone” vs. 1,4
Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The second offering today is for Back to God Ministries International, the multi-media arm of the CRC which uses radio, TV, print and increasingly, the Internet to share the gospel of Jesus in places where traditional missionaries cannot go.  Your generous offering will support a “missionary” in the Arab/Muslim world, among other places.
Tuesday,      7:00 PM Growth and Renewal team meets
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 Council meets

Reserve Monday evening, November 1, and plan to attend a training session on Safe Church practices with Beth Swaagman, director of Safe Church Ministry for the CRCNA.  Members of council, Sunday School teachers, children’s church leaders, PNO staff, youth group leaders and nursery attendants are expected to attend if at all possible.  But this is open to the whole congregation and all are encouraged to come for this valuable training.  Council is committed to doing everything possible to make sure Valley Church is a safe place for all children and youth.

The fall Harvest Dinner will be Saturday, November 13.  Reserve this evening for an excellent meal and great fellowship.  A sign up sheet is on the entry door and fellowship team members will be contacting you to see if you are able to attend and what food item you will bring to this special dinner.

NEXT SUNDAY, October 31, 2010
SUNDAY SCHOOL:  9:15 AM  Classes for all ages from pre-school through adult are meeting.  You are encouraged to join a class appropriate to your age and interest.  The adult class continues a video-assisted study of “The Gospel in Life” by Tim Keller.
MORNING WORSHIP:  10:30 AM   Pastor Gelder will lead our worship, continuing the series of messages from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.  We will be focusing on Ephesians 4:17-32 “Holy Spirit Holiness.”  This is also Reformation Sunday so we will be recalling the reforming of the church and the renewed emphasis on Scripture, faith and grace.
There will be a special second offering for Operation Christmas Child.  Remember that it costs $7.00 per box for the processing and shipping needed to get these gift boxes to children around the world, as well as to provide a Gospel message with each box.  If we pack 70 boxes, that will cost almost $500.  Please be generous.
Operation Christmas Child is still receiving shoe boxes and items of all kinds (school supplies, hygiene items, toys and “other stuff”) to fill the boxes.  You can place your contributions in the box in the entry.  Remember that these boxes will go to children.  The boxes will be packed on Nov. 7 and blessed and sent off on Nov. 14.