“Holding forth the Word of life…”

Philippians 2:16

June 2018

M O R N I N G S

9am Senior Adults Sunday School WC Room 101/102 (On break 6/3 & 6/10)

9am VBC Youth Sunday (Meet in WC for worship. Except major holidays) 6th & 8th Grade - Every Sunday WC Room 314 9th-12th Grade - Every Sunday FLC High School Room (On break 6/3 & 6/10)

9am & 11am Morning Services Worship Center (WC) Communion — every 4th Sunday

9am & 11am VBC Kids Sunday VBC Babies (0-35 months) WC Nursery VBC Kids Jr. (Ages 3-Kindergarten) Family Life Center (FLC) VBC Kids (1st-5th Grade)

E V E N I N G S

6:30pm VBC Young Adults (On Break! Resumes June 24) Hercules Manny deSouza (Call for Location)

welcome!

SUNDAYS AT VALLEY

NURSERY AND MOTHER’S ROOMIf you have a child under age 3, we invite you to visit our Nursery and

Mother’s Room. In the Mother’s Room, enjoy snacks, coffee, tea, and a private nursing space, all while live streaming the service! Our VBC Babies ministry in the Nursery offers caring teachers who will love your babies like Jesus!

FOR THE HEARING IMPAIREDHearing devices are available at the welcome Center in the lobby.

LIVE STREAMING SUNDAY SERVICESSmile, you’re on camera! We record and live stream our Sunday services.

We also occasionally photograph the services for archive and advertisements. Visit www.valleybible.org/video-archive to watch past services.

WANT TO ACCESS OUR WIFI?Choose network: VBCguest — Password: guestwifi

ATTENTION GUESTS & REGULAR ATTENDEES!Please take time to fill out one of the cards in the pew rack

in front of you and place it in the offering bag. We want to know you are here today! We don’t want anyone to “fall through the cracks” because YOU ARE IMPORTANT TO US! If you’re a first-time visitor, notify an usher/greeter for a special gift from VBC!

our mission statement: GOSPEL. GRACE. GROW.WE DESIRE TO SHARE THE GOSPEL OF GOD’S GRACE AND HELP OTHERS GROW IN CHRIST.

EVANGELIZE Found People Find PeopleENFOLD Don’t Do Life Alone EXALT The Lord Is Worthy of Our Praise EQUIP God’s Word Grows People ENLIST Saved People Serve People

CONTACT INFORMATION

Church Office (510) 799-3171Fax Line (510) 799-3174Prayer Connection (510) 799-3171Truth for Today Ministry (855) 833-9864Biblical Counseling (510) 799-3171 x109Church Administrator (510) 799-3171 x158Creative Communications (510) 799-3171 x155

HOURS

Church Office Monday–Friday 8am–4pm

Biblical Counseling Office Tuesday–Thursday 9am–5pm

Word of Life Bookstore Sunday 10am–1pm

Tuesday 9am–1pm

Library Sunday 10:15am–11pm12:30pm-1:15pm

STAY CONNECTEDWant to be in-the-know every day about what’s going on at Valley?

Find out moreon our website!

www.valleybible.org

Valley Bible Church app is available onmultiple platforms!

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Matt. 28:18-201 Cor. 12:25-26

Psalm 43:3Eph. 4:11-13

1 Pet. 4:10-11

Valley Bible Church • 1477 Willow Avenue • Hercules, CA 94547 • (510) 799-3171 • www.valleybible.org

OUR STAFF

Dr. Phillip A. HowardSenior Pastor/Founder

Larry HowardExecutive Pastor

Shawn GieseAssociate Pastor - VBC Youth

Tim VahlstromElder/Lay Pastor - Small Groups

David HowardLay Pastor - Congregational Care

Deborah GieseWorship Ministries Director

Manny deSouzaMiddle School Director

Matthew Nicosia VBC Kids Director

FLIP FLOP SUMMEREvery Sunday, 9am & 11amBreakfast Club (Elementary Only), 8:50am Family Life CenterCome have a ball with us this summer at VBC Kids! We’ll be having lots of fun in the Son together, so grab your flip flops and join us for singing, true stories about Jesus, and fun activities with your friends!

SUMMER NIGHT CAMP 2018Shipwrecked: Rescued By JesusJune 18-22, 6:30-9:00pm, FLCFREE for kids entering 1st-6th gradesKids will have Bible experiences where they will be anchored in the truth that Jesus carries them through life's storms and discover that JESUS RESCUES!Register at valleybible.org/snc

CONTACT Matthew Nicosia, (510) 799-3171 x123mnicosia@valleybible.orgvalleybible.org/kids

SENIOR ADULTS SUNDAY SCHOOLOn break! We will resume Sunday, June 17Every Sunday9am-10:45am in WC Room 101-102

O.R.G.S (OLD RETIRED GUYS)Every Tuesday9:00am at Denny’s, San Pablo

SENIOR LUNCH & FELLOWSHIP On break for the summer! Resumes in September.

CONTACT Delores Wiley, (510) 799-3171 x110dwiley@valleybible.org

WEBSITE valleybible.org/senior-adults

MOM’S GROUPEvery Thursday3:30-5pm (Call for location)Contact: Christina Swanson, (510) 407-1373Moms, bring your little ones out to the park for outdoor fun and fellowship!

CONTACTDebbie McMillan, (510) 799-3171 x111 dmcmillan@valleybible.org

WEBSITE valleybible.org/women

MEN'S DAY BREAKFAST Saturday, June 238am-10am in WC Room 103Join us for a message based on 33 The Series, "A Man and His Work" and be encouraged to do the things for which God created and saved you. It will be a great time of fellowship…and breakfast!

FATHER-SON CAMPING TRIPSave the date!July 27-29An annual summer camping trip with emphasis on father and son bonding.

MEN'S ADVANCESave the date!September 14-16 Men are invited to join our annual retreat at Alliance Redwoods!

CONTACT Pete Knight, (510) 508-22623111servanthood@minister.comvalleybible.org/men

CARE MINISTRYAre you (or someone you know) going to be in the hospital? Let us know so that a Care Minister can come visit and pray with you! Contact the church office: (510) 799-3171

H.I.M. (Home Improvement Ministry)Attention Church Members! We’re here to help out around the house. Let us know of someone in need (elderly, single parent, disabled, etc.) Jim Lightfoot, (510) 799-1998

LOVIN’ OVENWe provide meals for new mothers and those who have recently had surgery and no one is available to assist them. Contact Delores if you or someone you know would benefit from this ministry!

CONTACT Delores Wiley, (510) 799-3171 x110 dwiley@valleybible.org

WEBSITEvalleybible.org/care

WEEKLY PRAYEREvery Wednesday7pm in WC Room 103Wayne Moore, (510) 524-6237

RED1 (Retired, Extremely Dedicated)Help those who are physically unable to attend a service stay connected to a Bible teaching local church with a simple training on how to access our website and app.

CONTACT Michelle Filbert, (510) 799-3171 x124mfilbert@valleybible.org

WEBSITE valleybible.org/reach-out

Worship Ministry - Drummer and Bass Player Needed! Sunday Reproduction Technician Needed! – Truth for Today MinistryServe 2 hours on Sunday morning reproducing CDs for sale in bookstore and for Truth for Today mailing list. First Impressions Team – Hospitality Ministry – Greeters, Coffee Cart, Ushers needed!There are many opportunities to use your time, gifts and talents for the Lord at Valley. Please visit the Serve at Valley Kiosk in the WC Lobby for a list of available openings and chances to serve others and the Lord, or go to valleybible.org/serve for a complete list. If you’d like help discovering where God can use you, contact us today!“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Eph. 2:10)

CONTACTDebbie McMillan, (510) 799-3171 x111 dmcmillan@valleybible.org

WEBSITEvalleybible.org/serve

$1,755,003

$ 1,918,295

FINANCIAL UPDATEMAY 2018 (as of May 30)Income: $151,333Expense: $211,309Difference: -$59,976

Please continue to prayerfully determine what God would have you give as we offer our gifts from joyful hearts to support His work at Valley Bible Church.

Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Cor. 9:7)

VBC YOUTH SUNDAYOn break! We will resume June 179am (except major holidays): Meet in the WC Auditorium to participate in worship with the main congregation, then break before the sermon for teaching.6th-8th grade: WC Room 3149th-12th grade: FLC High School Room

VBC YOUTH SUMMER CAMPJune 10-16All spots have been filled. Contact Leila Aragon for more information.

VOLLEYBALL MADNESSBegins June 26Every Tuesday, 6:30-9:00pmFinals: Saturday, August 11Lefty Gomez Baseball Field, RodeoA coed High School Volleyball League for all skill levels. All incoming 9th thru 12th grade students are welcome! Summer 2018 will be our 25th season, and it costs only $40 for the entire summer, including a t-shirt!Register at volleyballmadness.org

BUNGEE SOCCERBegins June 27Every Wednesday, 6:15-9:15pm FLCFinals: Friday, August 17All Middle School students entering the 6th thru 8th grade are invited to play Bungee Soccer! Each night, 4 games are played. Parents and family members are invited to come and watch! Refreshments are sold between games. $40.00 (Includes a t-shirt) Register at bungeesoccer.org

CONTACT Leila Aragon, (510) 799-3171 x121laragon@valleybible.orgvalleybible.org/youth

BOOK SPECIAL!The Treasure Principle, by Randy Alcorn $10

ASSORTED DADS AND GRADS GIFTS AND CARDS AVAILABLE!

GIVING TODAY, INVESTED IN TOMORROW CAMPAIGN UPDATETotal Commitments: 299

Total Pledge Amount: $2,257,405

Amount given through 6/1/18: $1,886,197(83.5% of total pledge)

PLEASE NOTE:The last day for pledge contributions to this campaign is June 10, 2018

Storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed. (1 Timothy 6:19)

June 1, 2018]

SUKHWANT BHATIASeek Partners InternationalDr. Sukhwant Bhatia ministers in India. Dr. Sukhwant is the founder and President of Seek Partners International. This institute “supports Christian ministries, evangelizes the unreached, and equips national Christian leaders for the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ, in the least Christian regions of the world.” Dr. Sukhwant also serves as the Academic Dean, Director of Doctoral Studies and teaching professor at the South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies. Additionally, he serves as the chief Editor for International Bible Society’s Hindi Study Bible project in North India. He is the first Sikh convert to have graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) with a ThM degree and probably the first in the history of Christianity.

WEBSITE valleybible.org/missions

WC = Worship CenterFLC = Family Life Center SFC = Soul Food Café

College/Young Adults Ministry: ages 18-29

VBC YOUNG ADULTS GROUPOn Break! We will resume June 24Every Sunday at 6:30pmCurrent Session: The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul. Call for location Manny deSouza, (510) 375-4342

WEBSITE valleybible.org/young-adults

HAVE A BALL IN THE COOLEST PLACE THIS SUMMER AND SERVE WITH VBC KIDS AND VBC YOUTH!Flip Flop Summer (infants-5th grade)Sunday mornings with VBC Kids, VBC Kids Jr, or VBC Babies. Serve 1-2 weeks this summer and point kids to Jesus!Summer Night Camp (preschool-6th grade) June 18-22 from 6:30-9pm. Show kids that Jesus RESCUES! Crew leaders, registration, station leaders, and moreBungee Soccer (6th-8th grade)Wednesdays, 6:15-9:15pm. Coaches, referees, and snack barVolleyball Madness (9th-12th grade)Tuesdays, 6:30-9pm. Coaches and referees

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CELEBRATION SUNDAYSunday, June 10One Service at 10amClasses for infants - Kindergartenin the Worship Center Nursery and FLC

PRAY WITH USThis campaign is designed with three consecutive levels:Level 1: Silver - $1,080,000Pay the accelerated mortgage for the next 3 yearsLevel 2: Gold - $1,880,000 (Silver $1,080,000 + Gold $800,000)Allows us to do some much-desired maintenance/updatesLevel 3: Platinum - $4,180,000 (Silver $1,080,000 + Gold $800,000 + Platinum $2,300,000)Allows us to pay off the mortgage completely! This will free up resources, creating more missions and ministry opportunities in the future.“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21)

WEBSITE valleybible.org/treasures