West Valley Christian Church September 20, 2016 Vol. XXXVI No. 38

The

Oasis An Oasis in the Wilderness -- John 7

website: www.wvcch.org e-mail: oasis@wvcch.org WVCC Mission: We exist to make disciples for Jesus Christ: more disciples and stronger disciples.

Sundays With Rob Denton at 9am or 10:45am or 5pm

The Rock @ WVCC Saturdays at 6pm

with Jim Bell

Let's Get Wise To Ourselves! A Study Of Proverbs

September 24 "Don't Just Make a Living--

Make a Life!"

September 25

Field of Dreams

Matt. 28:18-20 & Matt. 22:37-40

Sept. 21 - Wed. Night Adult Life Group Series - "Christian Community" continues with Lesson 2 - "Everyone's Involved" - 7-8pm.

It's Official!!! Rob Denton is the New Senior Pastor of WVCC

Sunday Morning Teams 9am Ushers 10:45am

Servers

Prayer Between Services

People Count September 18, 2016

Tom Kabelitz Dean Center

Tom Kabelitz

James Price Mike Sayre Ken Weston Rusty Cook Brian Berkefeld Lee Snook Ron Clary

Gary Millard Brian White Willie Wilson Ian MacRobie Lee Anderson

Melba Sanchez Jenn Lingafeldt

Sunday Life Groups-10:45am

1) Jr High Bible Study - Gym

2) Al Powers - Library (Room #201) Topic: Major Religions Of The World

3) Steve Benkert - Rm. #107 (Teacher's Lounge) - Topic: Luke

4) Patrick Lowrance/Don Robb - Rm. #205 Topic: Galatians

5) Paul Matsumoto/Don Martin - Rm. #209 Topic: End Times

This Saturday And Sunday Pastor Rob Denton will preach this Sunday at 9 & 10:45am & 5pm. Jim Bell will preach on "Don't Just Make a Living--Make a Life!!" this Saturday at 6pm.

We Sorrow With You! We sorrow with Todd Kimsey's family at his passing last Friday. His Memorial Service was held in the WVCC Worship Center on Sept. 19. We love you and we stand with you!

Welcome Disciples! We welcome Johnny Price who came as an immersed believer last Sunday. We also wel-come Liz Osder who confessed her faith in Jesus and was baptized into Him last Sun-day. They were both taught by Greg Arse-nault. Their addresses and phones are: Liz, 7954 Ponce Ave, West Hills, 91304, (818) 262-1953; Johnny, (818) 297-6718.

Church Family News! Congratulations to Steve & Pam Benkert on the birth of their granddaughter, Kenzie Ryan. Kenzie's parents are Kylie & Andy McKean. We also congratulate John & Caryn Alford on the birth of their grandson, Sebastian John. Sebastian's parents are April & Gabriel Boustani.

Sunday Worship 677

Sunday Life Groups 46

Mid Week Life Groups 231

Visitors 3

Budget $24,229

Offering $30,410

Baptism 1

Transfer 1

2016 New Members 36

Oct. 31st - 20th Annual FREE Harvest Festival

5:30-8:30pm

All are invited and welcome to attend. Balloon artists, Inflatable obstacle course Free popcorn and juice Pizza, cookies and drinks available for purchase. Raffle tickets for sale Silent Auction items to bid on and purchase include:

restaurants, Disney items, movie and sports memorabilia and so much more

1. Sept. 22-24 - Men's Golf Retreat - Palm Springs, CA

2. Sept. 30-Oct. 2 - Women's Retreat - Ventura, CA

3. Sept. 30-Oct. 2 - ACCC Father/Son Retreat

4. Oct. 1 - Men's Breakfast - 8am - In the Connecting Place - October’s speaker is Greg Green and the topic is Job: Take a Knee.

5. Oct. 8 - All Church Picnic - 12pm - 4pm - On our campus

6. Oct. 15 - Walk For Life - Open Arms Pregnancy Clinic - 8:30am-11:30am

7. Oct. 22 - Hope Of The Valley Rescue Mission Meal

8. Oct. 31- Harvest Festival - 5:30-8:30pm in our Gym

9. Nov. 12 - Celebrate 2016 - All-Church Thanksgiving Dinner - 5-7pm

10. Dec. 18 - Christmas Coffeehouse - 5pm

September!!! - “THEY” Series Helping children

choose good friends! Kids Alive (9&10:45am) &

JKIDS (5pm)

This week’s lesson: "A Good Friend is Yielded To God!"

Club JC Wed. at 7pm K-5th Grade

There are amazing things planned for all ele-mentary kids as we follow the clues through

some of the Bible's greatest detective stories! Gather the evidence! Follow the clues! Unravel the mystery! Solve the case!

KIDS IN MINISTRY Meeting Sept. 25th - Noon to 2pm

4th & 5th grade Leadership Ministry!!

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK

WVCCImpactKids

Saturday, October 15th 8:30-11:30am New Life Church of the Nazarene (10650

Reseda Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91326) 8:30am - Check in 9am - Opening Ceremonies 10:30am - BBQ, music, face painting and

more

The Walk for Life is fun for all ages and stages, and is a great way to tangibly help women and men facing surprise pregnancies. What a fun way to make a real differ- ence!

9 Lessons Left

1. Sept. 21 - Everyone's Involved

2. Sept. 28 - Everyone's Invited

3. Oct. 5 - We Gather Together

4. Oct. 12 - Community Commissioned

5. Oct. 19 - Servant's Entrance

6. Oct. 26 - And They'll Know We Are Christians

7. Nov. 2 - True Confessions

8. Nov. 9 - Confrontation & Restoration

9. Nov. 16 - A Haven For Healing

10. Nov. 23 - Off for Thanksgiving

New Wed. Night Adult Life Group Topic Begins - Sept. 14 - 7-8pm

"Christian Community"

THE UNDERGROUND Middle & High School Student Ministries

#NOFILTER series continues this Wed Night with MEGGAN! Did you know what you post and say online has the power to tear down others or build them up?

SEPTEMBER SMALL GROUP HANGOUTS>>>>>

MSGIRLS: THIS FRI 9/23 @7-9PM: BOWLING @ BOWLERO (WOODLAKE/

VENTURA)! $15 FOR 2 GAMES/SHOES. BRING $ FOR SNACKS!

HSWOMEN 9/10: THIS SAT 9/24 @11:30AM: CALIFORNIA

CHICKEN CAFE (TOPANGA/NORDHOFF)! BRING $ FOR LUNCH!

HSWOMEN 11/12: NEXT MON 9/26 @5:30-7:30PM: DINNER HANG OUT AT

FALLBROOK CENTER! BRING $ FOR SBUX, JAMBA OR BAJA FRESH!

MSBOYS (WVCS STUDENTS): WED 9/28 @5PM: DEL TACO

BEFORE UG! BRING $ FOR DINNER! MEET IN CP TO WALK OVER!

MSBOYS (WVC CHURCH): SUN 9/25 @2PM: NERF GUN WAR IN THE GYM!

BRING YOUR OWN GUN & SAFETY GOGGLES!

HSMEN: EVENT DETAILS TBA (ASK YOUR LEADERS!!)

The

Oasis WEST VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 22450 SHERMAN WAY, WEST HILLS, CA 91307

Cynthia Wagner Office Manager Carinda Weston Secretary

Office (818) 884-6480 website: www.wvcch.org e-mail: oasis@wvcch.org

Sunday Services 9 & 10:45am and 5pm Saturday at 6pm

John Stalboerger Discipleship Pastor

Ray Reynolds Worship Leader

Rob Denton Senior Minister

Jim Bell Teaching Pastor

Brandon Aram Assoc. Worship Leader

Derek Swales School Administrator

Amy Gonzalez Children’s Director

Katie Matsumoto Student Ministries Director

Glenn Kirby Care Pastor

Tracie Cordle Journey Administrator

Carolyn Kirby Assoc. Children’s

Director

Oct. 8 - All Church Potluck Picnic - 12-4pm - Our Campus

Potluck - Everyone bring a Main Dish & Dessert

Homemade desserts will be entered into a baking contest

Fun games for all ages: Balloon toss & 3 legged race

Sign up on your Connection Card at one of the ser-vices this weekend.

This a great way to meet other church families from all of our 4 services.