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REDNECK GAMES
THIS WEEKEND:
The Vision
Our Calvary Counseling Center is hosting their first
Annual Redneck Games Fund Raiser
THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY.
a weekly newsletter of Valley Baptist Church
Here is the schedule:
THIS FRIDAY - - (AT VALLEY)
PASTOR’S PAGE
Cost : $15.00
6:00 p.m. Beans, Fried Taters, Cornbread & Dessert
7:00 p.m. Gospel Concert with Mark Trammel Quartet & Crosspoint Quarter.
THIS SATURDAY - - (SEARCY EVENTS CENTER)
Cost $5 for Redneck Games Only
Cost $15 for Redneck Games & Concert
SUNDAY
Early Worship ............................................................. 8:00 am
Sunday School ............................................................ 9:30 am
Morning Worship ..................................................... 10:40 am
Evening Worship ........................................................ 6:00 pm
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
Senior Pastor ......................................................... James Hays
Associate Pastor .................................................... Chris Lynch
Worship Pastor .............................................. Mark Galbreath
Financial Administrator………………………………….. Wendi Pangle
Student Pastor….................................................... Troy Brasel
Children’s Director .............................................. Tonya Miller
Ministry Assistants ....................................... Melinda Flowers,
Lisa May, Kaki Allen
Musicians ..................................................... Sherry Roberson,
Mica Rose, Jessica Wilson, Stan King
Housekeeping ......................... Wanda Graham, Jamie Martin
Property Maintenance ...........................................Jessie Rose
Junior High Pastor ........................................... Brian Robinson
Daycare Director…………………………………………….….Jan Yingling
OUR STAFF
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Valley Baptist Church
P.O. Box 593
Searcy, AR 72145
The Vision
Redneck 5K & Mushball Tournament-Games
Lighting of the Torch
- 5:30 p.m. Games, Entertainment & Auction
JJ Jasper & Dave’s Highway in Concert
WEDNESDAY
AWANA ...................................................................... 6:00 pm
Youth Bible Study ....................................................... 6:00 pm
Ladies’ Bible Study & Men’s Fraternity ...................... 6:15 pm
Worship Choir Rehearsal………………………………………... 6:15 pm
Prayer Meeting and Bible Study ................................. 6:00 pm
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
James Hays, Pastor
501.268.7501
“A Fellowship...Not Just A Membership”
OCTOBER 22, 2014
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I also want to thank Troy and Candice, along with Brian, for their leadership in our D-Now Weekend. They did an
Now in my calling as your Pastor, let me share with you what a Glorious Day we had on Sunday. You can look inside at
incredible job! Ever ything was ver y well-organized. Troy certainly had a first-rate team here to lead in each session. I
our attendance….our offerings….and our 18 new members, but that does not even come close to adequately
was personally blessed by our entire Disciple-Now Experience and much of the credit goes to Troy, Candice & Brain!
describing to you what a truly Spiritual Day we experienced on Sunday. You had to be here. Just hearing about what
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I want to encourage you to circle Next Sunday, November 2 on your calendar. Of course, that is our annual “Prove-Thedecisions public, along with others. If you will notice on the inside, we had almost 800 in Sunday School, over 1,000 in
Tithe” Sunday. This is the day each year that every family that is a par t of our chur ch, and every member of
Morning Worship Services and over 500 back on Sunday night! Absolutely Amazing! I am still Praising The Lord!
Valley is asked to, at least, Tithe on our income. And if you have fallen behind in your giving during the year, you are
challenged to get “Caught Up” next Sunday. Also, this year we have been encouraged to give the “Largest-OneTime” Offering that we have ever Given to the Lord through His Church here at Valley as we express our Gratitude to
Him for all His Blessings on us! Remember , all of us ar e Rich People compared to the world’s population.
Also, I am asking you to join Beverly and myself in praying about what your Financial Gift should be on “Pr ove-TheTithe” Sunday. If you are going to be out of town next Sunday, November 2, please Bring or Mail your Tithes &
Offerings to the Chur ch office before you leave town so they can be counted in our over all totals. Thanks in
advance for your participation in next Sunday’s Special Offer ing. I’m convinced once we realize just how Rich we
truly are, we will Give Joyfully & Sacrificially to our “Prove-The-Tithe” Offering, and even mor e impor tantly than
that, we will give our Tithes and Offerings on a regular basis! (You ar e Rich! I am Rich!)
This weekend is going to be a very exciting one for all of us at Valley. First, we have our Associational Counseling
Center’s “Redneck Games” beginning on Friday night her e at Valley at 6:00 p.m. with a meal & concer t. They
continue on Saturday at the Searcy Events Center with a full day of games….food….and fun. Hopefully, you can
be a part of some or all of the “Redneck Games” Activities. The weather is suppose to be beautiful, and the cause is
so important. (See back page)
Then as you know, Dennis Swanberg, “America’s Minister of Encouragement” will be at Valley all weekend.
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On Saturday night, “The Swan” will keep you laughing for over an hour with his one-of-a-kind Christian
Comedy Concert at 7:00 p.m. (Tickets available at the door )
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Sunday morning Dennis Swanber g will be preaching in both of our Mor ning Wor ship Ser vices his
famous sermon, “Planting Shade Trees.”
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Then Sunday night will be an “Evening of Encouragement” as He will exhort, challenge & encourage all of us.
Wow! What a Weekend! And I didn’t even mention your exciting Sunday School Class where you will learn, laugh
and love each time you are present. (Now I’ve mentioned it). It begins at 9:30 a.m. See you this weekend….all weekend!
Again Thank You for Praying for Hays,
Bro. James
Proverbs 29:18
The Vision Newsletter – October 22, 2014
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A WEEKEND WITH “THE SWAN”
This Saturday night and all day on Sunday Dennis Swanberg,
“America’s Minister of Encouragement,” will be our Very Special Guest.
Here is the Schedule for this Weekend
THIS SATURDAY - OCTOBER 25:
7:00 P.M. - - “A Night of Christian Comedy”
Hear “The Swan” do his impressions…..….tell his real life stories……..
& poke fun at our staff while making you laugh for over an hour.
(Tickets Available At The Door.)
THIS SUNDAY - OCTOBER 26:
8:00 A.M. - - Special Guest Preacher
10:40 A.M.
Dennis Swanber g will pr each in both our Mor ning Wor ship Ser vices.
He is an outstanding preacher, who was Pastor of First Baptist, West Monroe,
when that Church began to Explode in Growth. He is planning to preach
a powerful & challenging sermon entitled, “Planting Shade Trees.”
This is a message that Everyone Needs To Hear.
6:00 P.M. - - “A Night of Encouragement.”
“The Swan” is staying for our Sunday evening ser vice to encourage each of us.
In a world filled with discouraging news all around, this service is a must!
DON’T MISS HEARING, MEETING & LAUGHING WITH “THE SWAN” THIS WEEKEND!
“30 SOMETHING”
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
First Session
“FIREPROOF YOUR MARRIAGE” STUDY
This Sunday Morning · 9:30 a.m.
THANK YOU
A special thanks to all of our members who worked so
hard in organizing and overseeing the Second Annual
Will McGary Memorial Car Show this past Saturday.
As a result of your commitment and dedication, an additional $5,000 was added to the Will McGary Scholarship
Fund! Great Job!
WELCOME, COOPER BECKETT
We want congratulate Tiffany & Cody Wilson on the birth of their second
handsome son, Cooper Beckett, who was born last Tuesday, October 14, at
UAMS. He weighed 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and was 20 3/4 inches long.
Since Cooper is now already over a week old, I am sure that his Dad and big
brother, John Parker, have already had him in the deer woods and ready to
kill his first Big Buck. But Cooper will have to become a fanatic about hunting to even come close to the passion his Dad has for the sport!
We are thankful that Cooper and Tiffany are home and doing well. In fact,
while still in the hospital and recovering from giving birth, Tiffany looked like a
model!
We are also grateful for Cooper, his Parents, his big bother-John Parker-and
Cooper’s Special Great-Grandparents, Vernon & Sue McFalls. Welcome,
Cooper! We are glad you are here!
T R U N K OR T R E A T
FREE FOOD &
TRUNKLOADS OF CANDY
“The Year Of The Basics”
Friday, October 31st
5:00—7:00 p.m.
GAMES
& INFLATABLES
The Vision Newsletter – October 22, 2014
Children’s New Convert Class
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Sunday, November 2
Sunday, November 9
12-1:30 p.m.
Sunday School.......................................................................... 740
Worship Service ............................................................................ 847
Children’s Church ............................................................................ 79
Total Worship Attendance......................................................... 926
Total Evening Worship Attendance…………………………...459
GENERAL FUND OFFERING ....................................... $38,698.91
“Beyond Measure” ........................................................... $11,146.00
TOTAL GIVING ........................................................... $49,844.91
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
John & Lynn Leonard 501-919-4659
(*BB: Rony & Sarah Jones)
Hayden, Bryson, Colton
(Deacon: Jim Mason)
Madison, Jonathan, Olivia & Jackson
PO Box 296, Patterson, AR
Chip & Sarah Dunlap 501-472-3760 (*BB: Robbie & Mandy Marsh)
Haley & Colton Dunlap
(Deacon: Mike McCain)
Braxton & McKenna Likert
145 Foxchase Road, Searcy
David & Tammy Koty 501- 207-3378 (*BB: Phillip & Kristy Melton)
1647 Hwy 31 N, Beebe
(Deacon: Bryan Adams)
Diana Kelley 870-731-4450
(*BB: Pam Roth)
PO Box 712, McCrory, AR
(Deacon: Jim Mason)
Starting next Sunday we will have our 2-week “Children’s New
Convert” class for childr en who have accepted Chr ist r ecently. This will be a study for them to understand the commitment
they have made and to learn how to live for Him every day.
Lunch will be served both Sundays. This class is FREE to
any Child who has accepted Christ.
WELCOME, DAWSON LANE
We want to congratulate Kacy and Zach Miller on the occasion of
the birth of their handsome son, Dawson Lane. He was born this
past Thursday, October 16. He weighed 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 21
1/4 inches long. Both Kacy and Zach did excellent during labor and
delivery, especially when everyone was worried about Zach passing
out! But both were champions even though this was their first-time
at this parenting thing! In fact, when Zach carried Dawson to the
window for everyone to see his son, he was smiling from ear to ear.
He hasn’t grinned that much since the first-time he saw Kacy!
And to no one’s surprise, Dawson is a “Chip off the Old Block.” In
fact he already owns a shot gun and has signed up for this Saturday’s Concealed Carry Class. Like Father….like Son!
We are so thankful that Kacy and Dawson (and Zach) are all home
Sympathy
and doing fine. They and Dawson’s proud Grandparents, Marty &
Bro. James, our church staff and our entire church family would like to Kim Bostic, are all an important, faithful part of our Valley family.
extend our deepest sympathy to:
Welcome Dawson Lane! We are so glad you are here and
Logan Davis in the death of her Mother, Sandi Holder, who passed healthy!
away on Friday, October 17.
Susan, Steven, Zachary & McKinley Powell in the death of Susan’s
Thank You
Father & Zachary & McKinley’s Grandfather, Roy Milsap, Jr., who
Thank you for the plant and continued prayers during the recent loss of
passed away on Tuesday, October 14.
Daniel’s Grandfather. We truly appreciate it.
Please keep these precious families in your prayers.
Daniel, Kristy, & Kade Ward-Ivy
“PROVE-THE-TITHE” DAY
NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2
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EVERY FAMILY IS CHALLENGED TO TITHE NEXT SUNDAY.
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IF YOU ARE BEHIND ON YOUR GIVING, WHY NOT GET “CAUGHT UP”?
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IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE OUT OF TOWN ON NOVEMBER 2, EITHER MAIL OR BRING
YOUR TITHE BY THE CHURCH OFFICE BEFORE NEXT SUNDAY SO IT CAN BE
COUNTED IN THE OVERALL TOTAL..
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SPECIAL ENVELOPES WILL BE AVAILABLE..
FALL FESTIVAL
For ALL Children
LAST WEEK @ VALLEY
WE ARE ASKING EVERY FAMILY TO GIVE THE LARGEST ONE-TIME OFFERING
TO OUR CHURCH THAT YOU HAVE EVER GIVEN! IT IS NEEDED!
PLEASE PRAY ABOUT YOUR PART IN “PROVE-THE-TITHE” DAY NEXT SUNDAY!
The Vision Newsletter– October 22 , 2014
“The Year Of The Basics”