Vale United Methodist Church

11528 Vale Road Oakton, VA 22124www.valechurch.org

Sunday Worship at 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

26th Sunday after PentecostOrder of Worship ~ November 22, 2015

GATHERING

Welcome & Announcements

Passing the Peace Offer one another signs of reconciliation and peace

Prelude

* Call to Worship Lay ReaderCall: Come into God’s presence with thankful hearts.Resp: We come to God with thankfulness and gratitude.Call: Come and sing the praises of our Creator.Resp: Our hearts are full of song for God’s goodness.Call: Let us praise the God who supplies all our needs.Resp: We join in praise for the One who satisfies our hearts.

(Sourcebook of Worship Resources)

* Hymn “Come Ye Thankful People Come” No. 694

* Prayer of Confession Lay ReaderEvery day is a cause for celebration, Lord, but we tend to think that we can only celebrate on certain holidays. Each day is a reason to offer you thanks and praise, but we have left the offering of thanksgiving to one day each November. You give us so much, and we forget to express gratitude. You have entrusted us with many gifts, and we have failed to share what we have with others. Forgive us, Lord. Help us to express thanksgiving with each word and action. Amen.

Call: God hears our confession and longs to redeem us. We are always offered another chance to get things right. Accept this

*Please stand if you are able

new beginning and go forth as thankful people who have been redeemed.

Call: In the name of Jesus Christ, our sins are forgivenResp: In the name of Jesus Christ, our sins are forgiven. Thanks

be to God! Amen and Amen! (Book of Common Worship)

PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE

Scripture Rev 1.4b-8

Children’s Moment Ruth Anne LuckenbaughChildren through Kindergarten may leave for Sunday School.

Sermon “The God Who Is, Was, and Is to Come” Pastor Jeff

* Hymn “Praise to the Lord” No. 139

Mission Moment

Prayers of the PeopleCaring Cards are available in the Narthex and Resource Library for your personal use in supporting the congregation’s joys and concerns.

The Lord’s PrayerOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.Thy kingdom come,

thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Offering

Offertory “The First Song of Isaiah” Jack Noble White

*Please stand if you are able

Chancel Choir Jill BachMike HarrellSharon Eddes

*Please stand if you are able

* Doxology “A Charge to Keep I Have” No. 413, v. 1A charge to keep I have, a God to glorify,a never dying soul to save, and fit it for the sky. Amen.

* Prayer of DedicationO God, the source of all good things, we bring to you our gifts. Enable us, with our earthly things, to give you the love of our hearts and the service of our lives; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. (Chalice Worship)

* Hymn “Jesus Shall Reign” No. 157

SENDING FORTH

* Benediction

* Postlude

Lay Reader – Michael Martin.

Coffee Fellowship – Worshipers are invited to remain after the service and socialize over coffee. Thank you Dorothy Arbiter and the Worship Committee for their gift of fellowship by sponsoring today's coffee hour.

Altar Flowers – The altar flowers today are from Carole Cook in celebration of Thanksgiving.

*Please stand if you are able

NEXT SUNDAY IN WORSHIP1st Sunday of Advent, November 29, 2015

Scripture: Isaiah 7.10-16Sermon: “Expect a Miracle”

The picture that you have of God has everything to do with the shaping of your faith and values. If your picture of God is distorted, your life perspective will be skewed. The real meaning of Christmas gets lost in the shopping, spending, escalating debt, making exhausting preparations, and building stacks of gifts that are not needed or will not be used. In the chaos of the holiday season, we miss the true gift of Immanuel, God with us. The power of Immanuel is the power to create change in the world through God’s action in your life.

26th Sunday after PentecostVale Announcements ~ November 22, 2015

WELCOME VISITORS! WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE!

Whether you are new to the area or a long-time resident, we warmly welcome you to our community of faith at Vale Church!

If you are visiting for the first time, we invite you to fill out a visitor card located in your pew—and please join us after the 8:30am and 10:00am services for coffee and snacks. We look forward to meeting you!

Please also be sure to pick up a Vale Welcome Bag, which contains more information about our church. The bags are available at the entrance to the Main Sanctuary and outside the Church Office.

For families with children … at the 10am service, after the Children’s Moment, children ages 3 through Grade 12 are welcome to attend Sunday School. You may pick them up after the service. Nursery care is available for infants and toddlers during both services.

Vale UMC is proud to be recognized as a Safe Haven congregation. If you suspect signs of human trafficking, please call 888.373.7888 or text 233733.

Grocery Dollars – The profit from the grocery dollars for November will support Vale Preschool. The preschool is an outreach ministry of the congregation to our local community.

Resource FairAre you looking for faith-filled

videos and books that yourchildren will love?

Stop by the Fellowship Hall Display TableTODAY between 9:30 AM and Noon

to browse or purchase for your family.

Remember, books make wonderful gifts!

AlterNatives -- Vale also will be hosting AlterNatives, which will be displaying an array of fair trade handicrafts that make great Christmas gifts. You can peruse the beautiful items for sale before or after the Thanksgiving service.

Vale UMC Preschool is now taking registrations for the 2015-16 school year. We are very blessed to have highly qualified teachers with many years of classroom experience on our staff. Our very low teacher student ratio and small maximum student registration makes our school quite unique. We have Chapel with the Pastor, Movement and Music classes twice each month. A visit prior to registration is recommended for all prospective families. For more information about our church’s preschool offerings, contact Ruth Anne Luckenbaugh at ValeumcPreschool@gmail.com or 703-400-1577.

Thanksgiving Bags – Help Local Missions

Thanksgiving Bags for our local missions were given out to the congregation during both services last Sunday. Filled bags should be returned TODAY, for same day distribution in the community.

The Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Worship Service will take place on Tuesday, November 24th at 7:30 pm (prelude, featuring harp and bells, begins at 7:15 pm). It is hosted by Emmanuel Lutheran Church, at 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, Virginia 22181.

A number of clergy will participate at the service as well as choirs from various congregations.

Symbols of gratitude related to Thanksgiving will be shared by Lay Persons, including Tom Feeney from Vale.

An offering will be collected to help support The Lamb Center and Committee for Healing Others (CHO).

For additional information, call the Shepherd’s Center at 703-281-0538.

Please help us get the Church and sanctuary ready for the Advent season!  The Vale Worship Team is inviting you to help decorate the sanctuary for the Advent season through your purchase of wreaths and roping in honor of or in memory of loved ones.  Please see Dorothy Arbiter, Kim Sigle, or Lisa Martin if you would like to participate.

The Vale Christmas Trees Are Coming! (Sale Starts Nov 28)

  Starting on Saturday, Nov. 28 (right after Thanksgiving), Vale Church's Christmas Tree Sale will be in full swing selling trees and wreaths, and raising funds to reach our goal of 50,000 meals for Stop Hunger Now. All tree proceeds go to this cause, which provides nutritious meals to people in need across the world.

We'll have three types of freshly-cut trees (Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir and Douglas Fir) in many sizes, including very large trees (10 feet or higher) and some "tabletop" trees, plus some short (5 to 6 feet high) trees. Enjoy free cookies and cider while you scout for the perfect tree. You can also buy pine roping for decorating, or a nice new Christmas tree stand.

Feel like donating cider or cookies? You can drop off your items in the church kitchen and mark it "Christmas Tree Sale" (no items with nuts, please).

And if you are able to help sell trees, we need MANY volunteers throughout the month to keep the tree sale going. Please visit our ONLINE VOLUNTEER SIGN UP to select your volunteer date(s) and time(s)—and thank you in advance for your support!

UMM Holiday Wreath Sale

We successfully completed the wreaths-by-mail program on November 15th. We want to thank the congregation for purchasing 101 wreaths and for supporting the United Methodist Men.

We will be selling three sizes of undecorated wreaths at the Christmas tree stand during December. Please stop by.

Vale Kicks Off the Holidays with "Songs of the

Season" Celebration (Dec 5)

On Saturday, December 5, starting at 1pm, we'll be holding our second annual "Sounds of the Season" musical celebration.

The event will be held outdoors, weather permitting, and include a Christmas carol singalong with our church choir, a flute choir performance, a staged reading of excerpts of the Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol," and a holiday musical revue from the wonderful a cappella singing group, the Madison Madrigals, from James Madison High School in Vienna. Plus we'll have crafts and activities for kids who aren't watching the show--and free hot dogs, popcorn, hot cider and candy canes for everyone!

And of course, on your way out, stop by Vale's tree sale for that perfect Christmas tree or wreath to decorate your home!

An Evening in December

Ladies, put aside that endless Christmas to-do list and grab your friends! You do not want to miss this year’s Evening in December! Enjoy a rejuvenating evening of music and message, love and laughter, realignment and restoration.

Where: Floris United Methodist Church, 13600 Frying Pan Road, Herndon, VA 20171

When: Monday, December 7, 2015. Program begins at 7:30 pm.Music: Music by Point of Grace, legendary, multi-award winning

CCM artistsMessage: Ellie Lofaro, international speaker, author, humorist

All proceeds will benefit vulnerable children and families in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Learn more at helpingchildrenworldwide.org.

Christmas for SE DC KIDS

SE Kids Ministry has an urgent need for sponsors to help ensure that our young friends in Southeast DC receive warm coats and other gifts this Christmas. Please stop by our table in the Fellowship Hall after the 10am service Nov 1st through Nov 29th to learn how you can bring the magic of Christmas to a child. Or for more information contact Mary Morran at mmorran@netzero.net or 540-270-5693.

Wednesday Bible Study (10:30am) with Pastor Jeff

Come join the Wednesday morning bible study at 10:30am in the Resource Room. We are using James Moore’s Finding Bethlehem in the Midst of Bedlam. Come anytime and join the fun.

Children’s and Youth Choirs

Children’s and Youth Choir rehearsals are scheduled as follows:

11:00 - 11:30am - Children's Choir (grades K-5)1:00 -1:30pm - Jr. High Praise Band (grades 6-8)5:30 - 6:00 pm - Sr. High Praise Band (grades 9-12)

Calling All Bowlers for FUN, FUN, FUN:

The Vale Church Bowling League’s 2016 season starts on Friday, January 8th, at Bowl America, Fairfax Circle at 7:00 pm. The league consists of four-member teams made up of singles, couples,

or families, Bowlers must be at least 12 years and do not have to attend Vale Church -- friends, neighbors, and coworkers are welcome. It’s a handicap league, so teams/team members with lower averages can still compete and win!  The league meets every Friday for 16 weeks. If you’re looking for an enjoyable way to start your weekend, then this league is for you!  Please consider joining us Friday nights for fun and fellowship. Contact Harry Lee at (703) 955-0387 or harrylee@ceoadvisorygroup.com for more information.

Please Help !

We are looking for a Sound Technician to run the sound equipment for special worship services. A responsible, motivated teenager would be great, or anyone with an expertise in sound equipment. Please contact Pastor Jeff at Pastor@ValeChurch.org or 703-620-2594.

Lost & Found – Missing a jacket, a lunch box, glasses, etc.? Please check the lost & found basket in the Fellowship Hall. Missing car keys (or keyless ignition gadgets for your car), please check the ledge of the desk in the church office.

Fair Trade Products – the Perfect Gift!

Fair Trade products are perfect to serve your guests or to take along as a hostes gift for the holidays. Why not purchase extra gifts now for Thanksgiving and Christmas? See Jan Feeney in the Fellowship Hall following the 10 am worship service.

Large Print bulletins now available in the narthex.

This Week at Vale ~ Nov 22, 2015 – Nov 29, 2015

Sun, Nov 22 Thanksgiving & Missions Sunday – One Service at 10 am 9:30 am Spark House Family Resource Fair &

AlterNatives 10:00 am Chancel Choir Sings at Worship Service11:00 am Children’s Choir Rehearsal (Grades K - 5)11:30 am Jr & Sr High Praise Band Rehearsal 12:00 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm 2015 Charge Conference

Mon, Nov 23 9:30 am Jazzercise 7:30 pm Boy Scout Troop 1983 Meeting 7:30 pm Flute Choir Rehearsal

Tues, Nov 24 9:30 am Vale Preschool Closed 5:00 pm Alternative House 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Wed, Nov 25 9:30 am Vale Preschool Closed 9:30 am Jazzercise

Thurs, Nov 26

Church office is closed

Fri, Nov 27 9:30 am Vale Preschool Closed 9:30 am Jazzercise

Sat, Nov 28 9:00 am Christmas Tree Sales Begin

Sun, Nov 29 8:30 & 10:00 Worship Services 11:00 am Children’s Choir Rehearsal (Grades K - 5)12:00 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal5:00 pm Thanksgiving Celebration with Vale Youth

(Jr/Sr High)

VALE CHURCH STAFFThe Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Haugh, Pastor

Cell: 804-687-3938 / Email: Pastor@ValeChurch.org

Lorene Perrin, Administrative AssistantChurch Office: 703-620-2594 / Email: Office@ValeChurch.org

Ruth Anne LuckenbaughDirector of Christian Education & Preschool Director

Tel: 703- 620-2594 / Email: ChristianEd@ValeChurch.org or Preschool@ValeChurch.org

Moises Altamirano, Youth DirectorTel: 703- 620-2594 / Email: Youth@ValeChurch.org

Jan Smith, Music DirectorTel: 703- 620-2594 / Email: Music@ValeChurch.org

Norm Dietz, Accompanist

Mary Morran, Nursery Caregiver Cathy Lacy, Nursery Caregiver

Carlos Guzman, SextonTel: 703-620-2594 / Email: Sexton@ValeChurch.org

Edilman Robles, Custodian

2015 VALE CHURCH COUNCILBob Lacy, Chairperson Susan Leigh, Secretary

Tom Feeney, Lay Leader Brian Daum, Finance Committee Chair, Justin Paulson, Financial Secretary Eileen Koefoot, Treasurer

Pat Ogle-Collins, Staff-Parish Relations ChairDiane Hirsch, Trustees Chair Ed Lowry, Nurture Ministry Chair

Marcia Paulson, Witness Ministry ChairDeb Cohen & Tom Feeney, Outreach Ministry Co-ChairsMichelle Whitlock, Lay Member for Annual Conference

Ed Lowry, United Methodist Men, PresidentKaren Leniart, United Methodist Women, President

Clint O'Brien, Member at Large Andy Sigle, Member at Large