WEEKLY NEWS & REMINDERS - POSTED DECEMBER 31, 2008

Happy New Year!

 




Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.  (Luke 2:11)

NOTE: The church office will be closed on New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1, 2009.  

JOIN A CLASS!



CLASS 101 - Saturday, January 10
Sign Up Today!

If you want to learn more about Valley Brook's beliefs, about baptism, memberhip and more, we encourage you to sign up today for CLASS 101 — it's a one-part class that will meet on January 10th! 

Click HERE to sign up or for more details on CLASS 101 or any of our CLASS offerings.

 

 

LOOKING FOR FINANCIAL PEACE IN 2009?


Then don't miss Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University coming to Valley Brook beginning January 20th!  It's a fantastic 13-week program that WILL work if you work the plan!  Dave discounts the price when offered through the church so sign up today!  Click HERE for more details...

GRAPPLE YOUTH GROUP

Youth Group Taking a Short Break

Grapple, which is open to all students in grades 4 & 5, will not be meeting on 1/1 & 1/8...Enjoy the time with your families. 

We'll start up again on Thursday, January 15th!  LOCATION CHANGE:  Beginning on January 15th Grapple will meet in the Valley Brook offices each week. Click HERE for more details. 

 

 

STUDENT MINISTRIES

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP  • Christmas Break
Youth Group will NOT be meeting during the Christmas break (1/1 & 1/8).  But, mark your calendars and plan to join us when we meet again on Thursday, January 15 at 7:00pm.
Click HERE for more details on youth group AND THE WINTER RETREAT...!

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL
This Sunday, January 4th, Middle School students will remain in the auditorium for the entire service.  Sunday school will resume on Sunday, January 11th.  Any questions, contact Mr. Stu.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP • Christmas Break 
The High School youth group will NOT be meeting during the Christmas break (12/28 & 1/4).  Enjoy some family time!  But, mark your calendars and plan to join us when we resume meeting on Sunday, January 11 at 6:00pm.  Click HERE for more details...AND the WINTER RETREAT next month!

 

 

CHRISTMAS MOZAMBIQUE - "KIDS LOVING KIDS" - THANK YOU!




WE HAVE REACHED OUR GOAL!

Thank you to everyone that helped support our Christmas Missions project this year!  Through your generous contributions we have collected $3,225 which will allow our missionaries, Jean & Teisa Nicole, to purchase Christmas gifts for each child they serve in a Mozambique orphanage - all 215 of the kids!  Praise God!

FINDING A PLACE TO SERVE

Looking to get involved and serve in the community of Valley Brook?  Click HERE to check out current ministry opportunities!  You'll find some "First Servers" that do not require a long-term commitment as well as other opportunities with more training involved.