March 25, 2007, 11:00 AM
Fifth Sunday in Lent

WE ENTER INTO GOD’S PRESENCE
Preparation for Worship
*Call to Worship
The day of the Lord is coming!  The day of the Lord is near!
The time is fulfilled!  The reign of God is at hand.
O people, repent!  Believe in the gospel!
Come, let us turn and follow the Lord!
*Opening Praise – 539:1,2,4 “Shout, for the Blessed Jesus Reigns”
*God Greets Us
*We Greet Each Other
*Continuing Praise – “The Nails of Your Hands”
“There Is None Like You”
634 “Father, We Love You”
Introduction to Operation Andrew
Praise Report from Rock the City
*Song – 501:1,2,4,7 “Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
Sharing Joys and Concerns
Intercessory Prayer
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Children’s Time
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading – Luke 19:37-44
Message – “Holy Tears:  The Weeping Savior”
Prayer
WE RESPOND WITH THANKSGIVING AND SERVICE
*Song – 534:1,3,4 “Come, You Sinners, Poor and Needy”
The Offering – General Fund
Opportunities for Ministries and Fellowship
Commitment to Pray and Invite
Prayer of Dedication
*God Blesses Us
*Parting Song – 517 “There’s No God as Great”
Postlude

THIS WEEK IN THE LIFE OF VALLEY CHURCH
Today we are encouraging everyone to take part in Operation Andrew (or Operation Andy for the children) as a significant part of the preparations for the Franklin Graham Festival this summer.  In addition to viewing a short video introducing this, you will receive a brochure where you can begin a list of the names of friends you will pray for and try to invite to attend the Festival with you.

Thank God for the good response to the “Rock the City” concert last Sunday.  Thank you to those who gave money so that at least nineteen people from Valley (youth, friends and adult leaders) were able to attend.  Many youth responded to the call to commitment, including several from our church and their friends.  Pray for them as they begin or advance in their walk with Christ.

Wednesday, 11:30 AM Women’s Luncheon at Cracker Barrel
Thursday, 7:00 PM Elders meet
Friday, 7:30 PM Youth Lock-in at Church

Are you regularly checking out Valley Church’s web site?  It’s located at www.valleycrc.com?  If this is to be a meaningful tool for communication within the congregation and to our world, we need to use it regularly and include pertinent and interesting material for people to look at.  Would you want to submit information about church events or happenings in the lives of church members?  What about pictures of small group or regular church events?  If this type of serving touches a warm spot in your heart, talk with Ron Crawford and see how you can help make this a more useful tool.

There will be a Youth Lock-in at church, starting at 7:30 PM Friday and concluding at 8:00 AM Saturday.  If you haven’t already done so, contact Amy Cook for more information, including supplies needed and permission slips.

Holy Week services:
Maundy Thursday Communion service, 7:30 PM
Good Friday community worship, 7:00 PM - Chenango Bridge United Methodist Church.
Easter services:
7:30 AM Early worship on the lawn, weather permitting.
8:30 – 10:30 AM Easter breakfast served
11:00 AM Easter worship

Jan’s note on volunteer opportunities for Franklin Graham Festival

Women’s Retreat notice  

Next Sunday, April 1, 2007

SUNDAY SCHOOL:  9:45 AM Sunday School classes for all ages.  The adults will conclude the video study of the book Just Walk Across the Room.  This material fits in very well with our participation in the Franklin Graham Festival.

MORNING WORSHIP:     11:00 AM   Our Palm Sunday worship will be led by Pastor Gelder.  He will continue the series of messages for Lent which will center on biblical passages that mention tears.  The theme for this week will be “Holy Tears: From the Lips of Children” based on Matthew 21:15-16.  The Sunday School children will also be presenting “The Easter Miracle”, a short musical celebration, as part of our worship