VALLEY’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

The Rev. Kristine Heckard, Pastor

Choir Director, Ed Dobbin

Organist, Peggy Berra

Whitney Faust, Acolyte

June 1, 2008

Third Sunday After Pentecost

(*Indicates all those who are able are invited to stand.)

Chimes

* Passing the Peace Greeting:

All who are able may greet those around them with an

embrace or a handshake, accompanied by such words as:

Greeting: “The peace of God be with you.”

Response: “And also with you.”

Greetings and Announcements

* Call To Worship

L: Rejoice! We gather as God’s people to celebrate the One who brings us to newness of life.

P: God calls us to be faithful, to put our trust in him.

ALL: Let us seek God together, and honor the Most High with our prayer and praise.

L: Come, let us worship God!

Prelude - “Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us” Piano/Organ Duet

* Praise Hymn - “O, Zion Haste” Pg. 298

* Solemn Declaration

* Prayer of Invocation

* Call to Confession

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* Confession: (In Unison )

O God, we hear you calling us to action, but often it seems to be ridiculous, and we think we know what is best. Forgive our foolishness, and strengthen our faith that trusting you we may carry out your will. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

* Kyrie: (To Be Sung)

Leader: Lord, have mercy upon us.

People: Lord, have mercy upon us.

Leader: Christ, have mercy upon us.

People: Christ, have mercy upon us.

Leader: Lord, have mercy upon us.

People: Lord, have mercy upon us.

* Assurance of Pardon

* Gloria Patri Pg. 623

* Profession of Faith - (In Unison)

We believe in one God, maker and ruler of all things,
Father of all men, The source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love. We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, our Teacher, Example, and Redeemer, the Savior of the world. We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort and for strength. We believe in the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments as the rule both of faith and of practice. We believe in the church as the fellowship for worship and service of all who are united in the Living Lord. This we believe!

Children’s Sermon

Hymn of Preparation - Pg. 578

“All Things Bright and Beautiful”

Prayer cards will be collected during the 2^nd hymn.

Morning Prayer and Lord’s Prayer - (Using Debts/Debtor)

Choral Response - “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord” Pg. 614

Scripture - Genesis 6:9-22 Bob Endy - Lay Reader

(Found on Pg. 7 of the )T Pew Bible

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Sermon - “How Long Can You Tread Water?”

Our Morning Offering

Offertory - “My Jesus, I Love Thee” Piano/Organ Duet

* Offertory Response - “We Give Thee But Thine Own” Pg. 620

* Prayer of Dedication

* Closing Hymn - “Where He Leads Me” Pg. 373

* Benediction

* Threefold Amen

* Extinguishing of the Candles

* Postlude - “Hymn Medley”

Good morning and welcome to all our members, friends, neighbors and a special welcome to all visitors among us on this Third Sunday After Pentecost!

Our beautiful Altar flowers are presented to the glory of God by Bonita Heddings in loving memory of her husband Mark.

We thank Dan Yutronich and Peggy Berra for the piano/organ duets during the Prelude and Offertory.

Our June Greeters are Patti and Tim Leitzel.

June Offering Team is Team 6: Renny Witmer - Captain, Carol Witmer, Matt Byerly, Sherry Byerly.

Our Nursery Attendant for today, Sunday, June 1^st is Nikki Herb. Next Sunday, June 8^th Jon Novinger will be in the nursery to care for your little ones.

Congratulations to the following couples celebrating Wedding Anniversaries this week: Jessica and Matt Faust will celebrate their 13^th Anniversary on June 3^rd; Neva and Chuck Cichy will celebrate their 29^th Anniversary on June 3^rd; Becky and Terry Snyder Jr. will celebrate their 7^th Anniversary on June 6^th and Ann and Delroy Long will celebrate their 10^th Anniversary on June 7^th. May all of these couples be blessed with many more happy years together!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

June 1 - Sun. School, 9AM; Church, 10:15AM; Fellowship

Covered Dish Meal following church;

NO Youth Group on June 1^st or June 15^th

June 3 - Study Group Meeting, 7:30PM

June 4 - Exercise, 6:30PM

June 5 - Senior Citizens Meeting at The Grubb House, 11AM

Worship Service begins at 10:00AM for the Summer on June 8^th

June 8 - Sun. School, 9AM; Church, 10:00AM

June 9 - Bible Study, 10:00AM

June 13^th, 14^th, & 15^th Penn Central Conference, Selinsgrove

June 15 - FATHER’S DAY - Father’s Day Breakfast, 8AM Sun. School, 9AM Loretta Prouse, Special Speaker in Sunday School; Church, 10:15AM

Pastor Kris will be on vacation June 16^th thru July 6^th

June 16 - Bible Study, 10:00AM

June 18 - Rutter Sale (Valleys has food stand), 4:00PM Council Meeting, 7:30PM

June 21 - Rutter Sale -2^nd day food stand, 8:00AM

June 22 - Sun. School, 9AM; Church, Rev. Solenberger will be the guest pastor, 10:15AM;

Youth Group, 6:30PM

* TOPS, Monday evenings, 5:30PM

Pastor’s Hours: Pastor Kris is in her office for your convenience

Mondays 10:00AM - 1:00PM;

Tuesday 10:00AM - 1:00PM

Thursday 10:00AM - 1:00PM

or any other time by appointment. Her home phone number is 657-9563 or you may leave a message at the church office (896-3118) if she is unavailable at other times.

Loretta and Wilbur Prouse will lead the June Monday Morning Bible Study.

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*PRAYER REQUESTS*

Please remember all the people on our Prayer List with prayers, thoughts, and cards: Margaret E. (Mrs. Stanley) Shoop, (Polk P C Rm. 123); Daniel & June Harris; Leroy and Martha Herb; Margaret A. (Mrs. Irvin) Shoop;. Gladys Walter, (Kinkora Pythian Home); Nancy Davis, (SV Rm. 514); Delmar Hollenbach; Sue Maichle; Baby Marissa Faust; Dean Etzweiler; Jill Herb; Lois Peckrul, (Cancer); Sean Dobbin, (Leukemia); Elizabeth Jane Baker, (daughter of Judy and Ken Baker); Tish Calhoun, (Cancer); Ella Hale, (Stonebridge Home Rm.6); Anna Portzline; Judy Baker; Vickie Shoffler; Mark & Lydia Peiffer; Nancy Wagner, (ALS, Polk P C, Rm. 130); Charles Hendershot; Hannah Klinger; Leroy Herb, (Health South Rehab.); Lori Graeff; Sue Peifer, (Cancer); Ray Graeff, (Tumor); Chet Gelnett, (surgery, home); John Shoop, (Heart Surgery, should be going home by weekend); Howard Hoover, (Harrisburg Hosp. Heart Attack, Rm. 731); Dennis Hoffman, (Hosp., Husband of co- worker of Marie Herb).

If you wish to have the names that were given on Prayer Cards for the Pastoral Prayer put on the Prayer list please indicate it on Prayer Card or inform Pastor Kris or Donna Novinger.

Prayer cards will be collected during the 2^nd hymn.

Please remember to inform Pastor Kris if you or a member of your family is in the hospital as the hospitals will not inform us unless you tell them to contact us. You may call the church office (896-3118) or Pastor Kris (657-9563).

LAY READER

June 1 - Bob Endy June 15 - Jennifer Endy

June 8 - Sandy Zimmerman June 22 - Dave Novinger

If you cannot read on the date assigned, please call Pastor Kris at the church (896-3118) or her home (657-9563).

There is NO Children’s Church today, Sun. June 1^st or next Sun. June 8^th but there will be Children‘s Church on Sun. June 15^th.

Next Sunday, June 8^th Ann Cooper will be the Adults Sunday School Teacher.

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Pastor Kris will be on vacation Mon., June 16^th thru Sun., July 6^th

Church Secretary Donna will be on vacation June 1^st thru 8^th.

WORSHIP TIME CHANGE

VALLEYS WORSHP SERVICE WILL BEGIN AT 10:00AM FOR THE SUMMER ON SUNDAY, JUNE 8^TH!

FOOD BANK DONATIONS: ANY non-perishable food is greatly appreciated. The donation box is in the Narthex and you may bring in donations on any Sunday. On the first Sunday of the month, the food donations will be blessed during our Worship Service. Don’t forget to bring in your food donations! Thank you.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Vacation Bible School will be held on Saturday, July 19^th from 9:00AM to 4:00PM at The Valleys. This year the theme is Waterworks Parks VBS. It will be an unforgettable day of fun-filled, faith-adventures, where kids ride the wave of God’s love.

If you would like to help out in any way, (teacher, helper, kitchen helper, crafts, scenery, etc.), please see Marie Herb as soon as possible.

Exercise will be held on Wed. June 4^th at 6:30PM but will not be held over the summer. It will resume in September.

DIRECTOR NEEDED! The Halifax Ministerium is currently seeking a pleasant, well-organized, creative, and motivated Christian to serve as the new Director of its Release Time Program for the upcoming 2008-2009 school year. See the bulletin board for full details if you are interested.

Valleys web address is http://valleysUCC.Net Please check it out. Valleys email address is valleysucc@verizon.net .

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Study Group Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 3^rd at 7:30PM.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Volunteers are needed to help with the Rutter Sale on Wednesday, June 18^th 4:00PM until __ and Saturday, June 21^st 8:00AM until ? Please see Donna Novinger or Marie Herb if you can help on either of those days. Also we need some “goodies” such as brownies, rice krispie candy, fudge, cookies and also hamburg for BBQ for the sales. There will be a list on the bulletin board of items needed.

UCC DAY AT LAKE TOBIAS WILDLIFE PARK

Sponsored by the Northern Cluster of Churches

Join fellow UCC church members and friends at beautiful 150-acre Lake Tobias Wildlife Park in Halifax on June 28^th from 11:00AM to 5:00PM. A portion of each admission price will be donated to Heifer Project International.

Admission is Adults:$10 Children (ages 3-12): $8 Children under 3: free Ticket Price Includes: Safari Tours, Zoo Exhibits, Petting Zoo, Reptile Building (To visit all attractions will take approximately 4 hours.) Please see the flier for more information in the May newsletter. To order tickets, please contact Pastor Ray Holland at 570-682-9828.

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Financial Condition for the Year of 2008

Budget is $131,748.46 for the year or $2,533.62 per week

or $10,979.04 per month and $32,937.12 per quarter.

Income Income Pro-rated Budget Deficit Above

January $8,636.03 $10,979.04 -$2,343.01

February $8,671.39 $10,970.04 -$2,307.65

March $12,007.29 $10,979.04 $1,028.75

Totals $29,315.21 $32,937.12 -$3,621.91

Church Attendance Last Sunday, May 25, 2008 was 78.

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