Annual Meeting Pastor’s Report – February 4, 2024

February 4, 2024 Annual Meeting Slides

Sunday Services

See below for a link to the live streaming of our services or to see previous services:

YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYF6JWnNARixsYXmVVp-ImA/?guided_help_flow=5

May 2, 2024

“We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us.” (Romans 12:6)

Members and Friends of Valley,

There is a robin’s nest located in the bushes in front of our home – just in the last few days, the bright blue eggs have hatched and now there are three tiny birds. Spring has sprung!

In the weeks since Easter, we have been looking, in worship, at texts from the first chapters of Acts to see stories about the nature and focus of the newly birthed early church.

For these first two Sundays of May, we turn to First Corinthians and look at two of Paul’s most important teachings about the early church: in chapter 12 he claims that the gifts of the Spirit are given to each and all are for building up the one body of Christ; and in chapter 13 Paul famously teaches that “faith, hope, and love abide, these three, and the greatest of these is love.”

This week, we will share the Lord’s Supper and some very special music. Next week, on Mother’s Day, we will have a special gift for all daughters and mothers. We invite you to join us on these spring Sunday mornings for worship.

In Christ,
Pastor John

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
(additional announcements are in the bulletin and newsletter)

Knitting For Others

Inviting all folks from 12-100 years of age, who like to knit or who would like to learn, to be a part of Valley’s Knitting Group.  We will be knitting special items like prayer shawls, blankets, and other helpful and comforting items for our members and people in our community.

The group will meet (come when your schedule allows):

Sunday, May 5 — 12:15 – 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14 — 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22 — 10:30 a.m. – noon

For questions, please call one of our Co-Chairs, Beverly or Bev:

Beverly Wahl – 502-553-7255

Bev Keough – 330-888-5385

Sarah Circle – Tuesday, May 14, 2024

This year’s final Bible study is:
Sacred Encounter:  The Power and Presence of Jesus Christ In the Gospel of Luke

Meeting:  VPC Library, The 2nd Tuesday of the month
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., September through May

All women interested are welcome to join.

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LINKS

Church YouTube Channel

The livestream of the worship service is being broadcast via the Valley YouTube channel using this link:

Link to YouTube Live

Link to Facebook

Link to Prayer Request List

Link to Sermons

Link to service bulletin:

Sunday, May 5, 2024, service bulletin

April 25, 2024

“They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season.” (Psalm 1:3)

Members and friends of Valley,

In commemoration of Earth Day – celebrated earlier this week, on April 22 – I have heard stories of churches installing solar panels and EV charging stations, of communities planting trees and initiating food-scrap collection programs.

We have but one planet to care for, and God created us to be good stewards of the earth upon which we live.

For the past three years, Valley has been recognized by our denomination as a “Creation Care Congregation” for the steps we have taken to try to praise God for the goodness of creation, teach and encourage acts of environmental justice, and care for our planet.  In the past year, for example, we have planted a pollinator garden (next to our Faith Garden) and eliminated the use of styrofoam cups and containers.

This year, we would like to expand our creation care efforts more broadly.  We will be scheduling weekly “garden times” to spend time at the church tending or just sitting in the Faith Garden and other planting beds.  We will be distributing containers to collect organic food scraps from your kitchen and bring them to the church for composting.  And we will be having a six-week summer sermon series on Creation Care and the Bible.  If you have other ideas, please share them with us!

Not only do I think these efforts will be good for the health of the planet, they are, also, good for us, for our physical and spiritual health; they will help us to yield fruit in its season.

As the weather turns warmer and beckons us to spend more time outdoors and in the majesty of creation, we offer thanksgiving to the One who made it all.

In Christ,
Pastor John

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
(additional announcements are in the bulletin and newsletter)

Knitting For Others

Inviting all folks from 12-100 years of age, who like to knit or who would like to learn, to be a part of Valley’s Knitting Group.  We will be knitting special items like prayer shawls, blankets, and other helpful and comforting items for our members and people in our community.

The group will meet (come when your schedule allows):

Sunday, May 5 — 12:15 – 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14 — 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22 — 10:30 a.m. – noon

For questions, please call one of our Co-Chairs, Beverly or Bev:

Beverly Wahl – 502-553-7255

Bev Keough – 330-888-5385

Presbyterian Women Spring Gathering

Focus on Health
“Improving Your Outlook on Mental Wellness”
Saturday, April 27, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
St. Mark’s
22111 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood
$10 in advance, $12 at door

Make reservations by Monday, April 22nd at:
suzancp@yahoo.com or 440-269-1465

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LINKS

Church YouTube Channel

The livestream of the worship service is being broadcast via the Valley YouTube channel using this link:

Link to YouTube Live

Link to Facebook

Link to Prayer Request List

Link to Sermons

Link to service bulletin:

Sunday, April 28, 2024 service bulletin

Pass-It-On Mission Store