Sunday, December 21st
TODAY
WORSHIP- 10am-Pastor Vinnie continues in our Advent Season- Joy
Zephaniah 3:14-17. Advent ReadingTom & Norine Katsma.
K.R.E.W (Kids Radically Experiencing Worship)
Parents: “Check-in” children before the service. Nursery open for parents and
not staffed. Children will be dismissed for KREW, please pick up after the
worship service.
K.R.E.W
Nursery- Room #11 (0-18mths) Preschool-Room# 14 3rd-5th- Room#13
Toddlers- Room #12 (19-36 mths)
Kind-2nd grade – Room#25
CATECHISM READING- LORD’S Day 33
Q&A 88
Q. What is involved in genuine repentance or conversion?
A. Two things: the dying-away of the old self, and the coming-to-life of the new.
Q&A 89
Q. What is the dying-away of the old self?
A. It is to be genuinely sorry for sin, to hate it more and more, and to run away
from it.
Q&A 90
Q. What is the coming-to-life of the new self?
A. It is wholehearted joy in God through Christ and a delight to do every kind of
good as God wants us to.
Q&A 91
Q. What do we do that is good?
A. Only that which arises out of true faith, conforms to God's law, and is done for
His glory; and not that which is based on what we think is right or on established
human tradition.
LATER
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE- 6pm. Join us Wednesday evening as we gather
with Generations NW for a candlelight service celebrating the birth of our Lord
& Savior. Invite your family and friends to share this special evening of worship.
DISCIPLESHIP BASICS- Begins January 4th, 9am, a 4-week class, RSVP.
Join Pastor Vinnie as we explore the fundamental principles of Christian
discipleship. Its primary objective is to serve as an introductory resource for
individuals new to the Christian faith and as a refresher for those who have
dedicated their lives to following Jesus. This program is highly recommended
for all, particularly those seeking to become members of Valley Life.
MEN’S BREAKFAST- Saturday, January 10th, 9am, join us for a great meal,
fellowship, and bible study. Invite a friend. Please RSVP on the church app.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING- Valley Life members are invited to a
Congregational Meeting on Sunday, January 11th, 2026 @ 11:30am. This
meeting will be a time to reflect on the past year’s ministry, present the upcoming
budget, and share a few special announcements. All members are encouraged
to attend and participate. Please contact the church office with any questions.
GRIEF SHARE Class- Begins January 21st-April 15th, Wednesdays, 6:30-
8:00pm. Mike & Lynn Bowler will host this faith based support program for
individuals grieving the loss of a loved one. This is a 13-week class. Sign-up
with Lynn- 916-508-8775, lynnbowler22@gmail.com
MARCH FOR LIFE- Save the Date, Saturday, January 24th , more details to
come.
JOIN US SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 2026, 9am to take down our Christmas
Decorations and pack them away for another year. All helping hands welcome!
IDAHO FOOD BANK DONATIONS- Our mission for this season is to collect
monetary donations for The Idaho Food Bank for perishables & protein
items. The Deacons approved $500 from our Benevolent Fund, we have set
up a link on our church app and website for donations for the month of
November & December. As of 12/20/2025-$1,404.35.
with Generations NW for a candlelight service celebrating the birth of our Lord
& Savior. Invite your family and friends to share this special evening of worship.
DISCIPLESHIP BASICS- Begins January 4th, 9am, a 4-week class, RSVP.
Join Pastor Vinnie as we explore the fundamental principles of Christian
discipleship. Its primary objective is to serve as an introductory resource for
individuals new to the Christian faith and as a refresher for those who have
dedicated their lives to following Jesus. This program is highly recommended
for all, particularly those seeking to become members of Valley Life.
MEN’S BREAKFAST- Saturday, January 10th, 9am, join us for a great meal,
fellowship, and bible study. Invite a friend. Please RSVP on the church app.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING- Valley Life members are invited to a
Congregational Meeting on Sunday, January 11th, 2026 @ 11:30am. This
meeting will be a time to reflect on the past year’s ministry, present the upcoming
budget, and share a few special announcements. All members are encouraged
to attend and participate. Please contact the church office with any questions.
GRIEF SHARE Class- Begins January 21st-April 15th, Wednesdays, 6:30-
8:00pm. Mike & Lynn Bowler will host this faith based support program for
individuals grieving the loss of a loved one. This is a 13-week class. Sign-up
with Lynn- 916-508-8775, lynnbowler22@gmail.com
MARCH FOR LIFE- Save the Date, Saturday, January 24th , more details to
come.
JOIN US SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 2026, 9am to take down our Christmas
Decorations and pack them away for another year. All helping hands welcome!
IDAHO FOOD BANK DONATIONS- Our mission for this season is to collect
monetary donations for The Idaho Food Bank for perishables & protein
items. The Deacons approved $500 from our Benevolent Fund, we have set
up a link on our church app and website for donations for the month of
November & December. As of 12/20/2025-$1,404.35.
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