Vale United Methodist Church

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

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

13th Sunday after Pentecost

Order of Worship ~ August 23, 201514th Sunday after Pentecost

Order of Worship ~ August 30, 2015

GATHERING

Welcome & Announcements

Passing the Peace Offer one another signs of reconciliation and peace

* Hymn “Hosanna” Hillsong

* Hymn “Amazing Grace” Tomlin

Scripture John 1:1-5 Pastor Jeff

* Hymn “Great Are You Lord” All Sons and Daughters

Children’s Moment (10 am Service) Ruth Anne Luckenbaugh

Sermon “The Greatest Story” Pastor Jeff

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.They 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.

*Please stand if you are able

Offering

Offertory “Grace Alone” Kensrue

* Prayer of DedicationO God, you give us tasks to perform. You equip us with strengths and abilities beyond what we deserve. In Christ you call us to faithfulness, to exercise obedience, to be deliberate in our discipline. We come now offering to you the results of our labors. Use them as a means to further your work in Christ’s name. Amen.

* Hymn “How Great is Our God” Tomlin

SENDING FORTH

* Benediction

* Postlude

Lay Reader – Laura Clark (8:30am) Tom Feeney (10:00am).

Coffee Fellowship – Worshipers are invited to remain after the 8:30am service and socialize over coffee. If you arrive early for the 10am service, please stop by for a cup of coffee. Thank you to the Cohen family for their gift of fellowship by sponsoring today’s coffee hour.

The 10am coffee fellowship will resume in the fall.

Altar Flowers – Altar flowers are provided by Bill and Ellie Skey in celebration of the birth of their granddaughter, Lillian Alexa Skey, born August 25 (7 lbs, 7.4 oz). Lillian is the daughter of Bob and Kayla Skey.

A white rose is placed on the altar in celebration of the birth of Maverick Hazen Bunt, born August 14 (8 lbs, 6 oz). Maverick is the son of Abby and Patrick Bunt and grandson of John and Linda Potts.

A white rose is placed on the altar in celebration of the birth of Lillian Alexa Skey. Daughter of Bob and Kayla Skey and granddaughter of Bill and Ellie Skey.

*Please stand if you are able

NEXT SUNDAY IN WORSHIP

15th Sunday after Pentecost, September 6, 2015Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22 ~ Sermon: “Population Two”

Communion

“A Day of Confession, Repentance, Prayer and Commitment to End Racism”

14th Sunday after PentecostVale Announcements ~ August 30, 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 service 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 …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 August will support Vale Preschool scholarships. The preschool is an outreach ministry of the congregation to our local community.

The Closet Schedule

Our new quarterly volunteer schedule is as follows - Tues.-Sept.15, Sat.- Sept 26, Tues.-Oct 6 and Sat.-Oct. 17. If you can help at our friendly non-profit thrift store in Herndon on any of these days, please sign-up on the posted schedule on the Mission Board. Your time goes a long way in allowing the working poor, as well as others, to stretch their budget by buying gently used items at low prices. The profits made are then donated to other local charities, making it a win - win for all around. Two people are needed from 8:45 to 2:15 on the given days or this can be broken into two-2 hour shifts. Volunteering is a great way to give back to our local community. If you’d like to know more about The Closet or have any questions, please contact Chris Olson at 703-476-4561 or Bette Rutherford at 703-620-2448.

Vale Job Openings: Director of Music and Sexton

We have begun our search for a new Director of Music and a Sexton. We encourage everyone to spread the word. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, the complete job description can be found on Vale’s website, www.ValeChurch.org, under the Jobs tab.

SUNDAY SCHOOL KICK-OFFSunday, September 13 at 9:30am

Join us for registration, meet and greet with teachers and classmates, curriculum introduction and refreshments. Any questions, please contact Ruth Anne Luckenbaugh at Education@ValeChurch.org

Annual Vale Fall FestiVALE CarnivalConnect with our Community!

Sunday, September 13, 11am to 1pm

All are invited to join the fun, and this year, we challenge Vale members to bring one neighbor or friend from the communityto see how much fun we have together at Vale UMC.

Specials for the day include burgers, hot dogs, side dishes and desserts, along with cotton candy, face painting, balloon animals,

a moon bounce, and carnival games.

Stay tuned for a Sign-Up Genius to bring food items or donate time to help with activities.

Contact Marcia Paulson at mpaulson@me.com with any questions.

Opportunity Fair – September 13, 20 & 27

Vale has many opportunities to serve! We want you to find a place to use the gifts God has given you to serve in the kingdom. So on September 13, 20 and 27, we will host an “Opportunity Fair” for you to learn about the activities and needs of Vale’s ministries. After each service, we will have tables set up with people who would love to help you find a place to serve. Don’t miss it!

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

Come join the Wednesday morning bible study at 10:30am in the Resource Room. Classes will begin on Wednesday, September 16. We will be using the Dr. Mickey Efird’s lectures on the Gospel of Luke. Come anytime and join the fun.

Sunday Evening Bible Study will begin on October 11.

Lunch n’ Life – The Cameo Jewels

Join us for a delicious lunch followed by a performance by “The Cameo Jewels,” an exclusive group of women who have competed in Ms. Senior America state and national pageants. The multi-talented performers entertain with songs, dances, impersonations and audience participation. Lunch is $10 per person. Prepayment is required by September 14. Free blood pressure screening begins at 11am.

Date/Time: Monday, September 21, 2015, at 12 noonLocation: Our Lady of Good Counsel

DeSales Hall, 8601 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, VA

Call the Shepherd’s Center at 703-281-0538 to register and confirm space availability. If you have any questions, contact Ed Lowry at 703-966-7782 or edlowry@verizon.net.

This Week at Vale ~ August 30, 2015-September 6, 2015

Sun, August 30 8:30 & 10:00 am Contemporary Worship Services

Mon, August 31 9:30 am Jazzercise

Tues, Sept 1 7:00 pm Girl Scout Service Unit 56-1 7:30 pm Missions Committee Meeting

Wed, Sept 2 9:30 am Jazzercise 7:00 pm Preschool Ice Cream Social 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Thurs, Sept 3 7:30 Church Council Meeting

Fri, Sept 4 9:30 am Jazzercise

Sat, Sept 5

Sun, Sept 6

Upcoming Events:

Sun, Sept 13 Ron & Melin Green, who are serving as missionaries in SE Asia will speak briefly at both worship services. They will be available after each service to answer questions.

Sun, Sept 20 Our very own Bishop Young Jin Cho will be preaching at both services. In his honor, we will be taking up a collection for his favorite charity, All God’s Children Camp (http://222.vaumc.org/page.aspx?pid=2968). You can contribute anytime, just write in the memo field on your check, “All God’s Children.”

Sun, Sept 27 We will celebrate Homecoming with the Rev. Joanna Dietz preaching. Bring a friend and join the fun!

VALE CHURCH STAFF

The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Haugh, Pastor

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

Lorene Perrin, Administrative Assistant

Church 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 Director

Tel: 703- 620-2594 / Email: Youth@ValeChurch.org

Joshua Barrow, Music Director

Tel: 703- 620-2594 / Email: Music@ValeChurch.org

Norm Dietz, Accompanist

Mary Morran, Nursery Caregiver Cathy Lacy, Nursery Caregiver

Edilman Robles, Custodian

2015 VALE CHURCH COUNCIL

Bob Lacy, Chairperson Susan Leigh, SecretaryTom Feeney, Lay Leader Brian Daum, Finance Committee Chair,

Justin Paulson, Financial Secretary Eileen Koefoot, TreasurerPat Ogle-Collins, Staff-Parish Relations Chair

Diane Hirsch, Trustees Chair Ed Lowry, Nurture Ministry ChairMarcia Paulson, Witness Ministry Chair

Steve Miska, Outreach Ministry ChairMichelle Whitlock, Lay Member for Annual Conference

Dave Pelgrim, United Methodist Men, PresidentKaren Leniart, United Methodist Women, President

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