SERVING NEXT SUNDAY @ 10:45am

Cradle Roll: Scott & Jennifer Farmer Toddlers: TBD Floater: Beth Hilbert Van: Brian Arrowood (423) 483-5734

SERVING NEXT SUNDAY EVENING @ 6:00pm.

Cradle Roll: Carrie Murray, Taylor Owens Toddler: Anna Rose, Ellen Albury Floater: N/A Van: Gary Holder (423) 213-9193

My Worship & Serving

Prayer

There were no deaths associated with VF last week.

Stewardship

Sunday School: 333 Morning: 561 Evening: 282 Wed. CTS: 240 Youth: 91 Offering: $19,830.19 Weekly Budget Target: $18,128.58

Happy Birthday!

8/11 Scotty Baker, Joey Garrison 8/12 Olivia Benefield, Donna Bradley, Amelia Cook, Rylin Hansen, Jim Matheson, John Matheson, Tina Perkins 8/13 Chad Bryant, Shannon Deloach, Mike Dillard 8/14 Ivan Sanders 8/15 Jaden Coleman, Jayden Nave 8/16 Ken Rose 8/17 Sandy Davis, Stacy McKinney, Eli Phillips, Angie Waters

Happy Anniversary!

8/12 Jeff & Donna Bradley, David & Jennifer Martin 8/14 Ben & Lori Watson

News & Opportunities

TOM SMITH followed Christ in Believer’s Baptism last Sunday after the Morning Worship Service in Doe River!

ELLA MAUPIN served this summer at Doe River Gorge in Hampton where she was part of the staff for their camps hosting hundreds of youth from all over the country. Way to go Ella!

THANKS SUMMER DAY CAMP STAFF for investing your summer in our VF youth! Staffers were Rachel Arrowood, Amara Bunten, Shannon Deloach, Daniel Farmer, Andrea Guinn, Ben Harris, Zach Harris, Isaac Johnson, Corey Lawson, Jaiden Lowe, Austen Lopez, Ben McCann, Jacob McKinney, Riley McKinney, Hunter Owens, Jordan Owens, Bathany Patterson, Lauren Pilkton, & Trevin Sluss.

SANTA LAND TRIP was enjoyed by our Toddlers, Primary, and Middler Classes on Saturday August 3.

Contact Of The Week

PASTOR MARK POTTER (Recovering from surgery) 166 Rex Harrell Road Elizabethton, TN 37643

Contact Us

VALLEY FORGE FWB CHURCH 1503 Riverview Drive Elizabethton, TN 37643 Phone:(423) 542-5344

Welcome to Valley Forge where we love God & others,

learn Christ-like discipleship,

and live a spirit-filled abundant life

Sunday August 11, 2019

Before the mountains were brought forth,

or ever thou hadst formed the earth and

the world, even from everlasting to ever-

lasting, thou art God. Psalm 90:2

9:45am SUNDAY SCHOOL with the D6 Family Theme ”The Gospel Demands To Be Shared”.

10:45am MORNING WORSHIP with Children’s & Praise Choirs and Pastor Randy preaching.

4:50pm PRAISE CHOIR PRACTICE

6:00pm “NOT FORSAKEN” LESSON 2! Join us this evening for “The Most Important Thing About You” as we continue this 6-lesson Bible study by Louie Giglio inviting us to understand the character of God in a life-changing way: as a perfect Father Who wants you to live under the waterfall of His blessings. Although not required, Bible Study Books for $12 can be purchased while they last at FORGE CONNECT.

SERVING THIS MORNING @ 10:45am Cradle Roll: TBD Toddlers: Jordan & Casey Lovelace Floater: Chloe Lyons Van: Lynn England (423) 895-3355 SERVING THIS EVENING @ 6:00pm. Cradle Roll: Sherry Underwood, Melinda Jennings Toddler: Scott & Lynsey Burleson Floater: Jackie Matheson Van: Lynn England (423) 895-3355

Monday 12th ——————

6:30pm WOMENS D GROUP BIBLE STUDY in Room 116. More information available at FORGE CONNECT.

This Week

at Valley Forge

Today 11th ———————

9:00am SECOND HARVEST MOBILE FOOD PANTRY in lower parking lot. Volunteers needed by 8:30am

6:30pm YOUTH CHOIR PRACTICE in YRC.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR PRACTICE in Room 122. 6:45pm COTTAGE PRAYER taking “church” to the sick & shut-ins. Van leaves at 6:45pm and returns at 8:00pm. See David Snyder.

7:00pm AWANA CLUBS resume with a “Blast-Off” celebration!

SANCTUARY CLASS: SPIRITUAL OUTFITTERS—

Lesson 2 on “The Belt of Truth” will be our focus as we continue this 8 week Bible Study examin-ing each piece of spiritual armor God has given to believers!

Saturday 17th ——————

9:00am SATURDAY MORNING PRAYER in Lobby.

10:00am PRAISE CHOIR “SOUND CHECK” in Sanctuary. Choir members needed and appreciated!

Sunday 18th ———————

9:45am SUNDAY SCHOOL with the D6 Family Theme ”The Gospel Changes Lives”. 10:45am MORNING WORSHIP with Children’s & Praise Choirs and Pastor Randy preaching. - - - - - ALL MEMBERS AND ATTENDEES are invited to sign the Bible in the foyer. It will be placed in the foundation of the multi-purpose building after the morning service. A steel beam will be available to be signed before placement also.

4:50pm PRAISE CHOIR PRACTICE

6:00pm “NOT FORSAKEN” LESSON 3 titled “Seeing God as a Perfect Father”.

Events & Activities

AUGUST 19 (Monday) LEADERSHIP MEETING at 5:00pm.

AUGUST 25 (Sunday) TARANDA GREENE will be leading us in worship during the Morning Service!

AUGUST 30 — SEPTEMBER 1 (Friday — Sunday)

“EXTRAORDINARY SERVANT 2019” Camp Christian Challenge at Appalachian Christian Service Camp in Unicoi, TN. Register your child and also register to volunteer at FORGE CONNECT.

SEPTEMBER 20 — 22 (Friday — Sunday) MARRIAGE BUILDERS RETREAT for Valley Forge couples at Fairhaven Ministries. Cost is $110 if 2 couples share a chalet. Cost is $220 for private chalet. Includes meals, accommodations, and materials. Space is limited. Sign up early at Forge Connect.

OCTOBER 19 (Saturday) FORGE FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL at the Fellowship Hall from 10:00am — 4:00pm.

Wednesday 14th ——–——

SERVING WEDNESDAY CTS @ 7:00pm Van: Brian Arrowood (423) 483-5734

Tuesday 13th ——–——

6:00pm YOUNG AT HEART LADIES Class Meeting at the Fellowship Hall.