8060 SW Brentwood Street, Portland, Oregon 97225 503.292.3537 www.valleycommunity.org

† Please stand as you are able

Bold Text is spoken by everyone

Please pass and sign the friendship folders.

Macy Vermillion and Sophie Vermillion Psalm 67

May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known upon earth, your saving power among all nations. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, has blessed us. May God continue to bless us; let all the ends of the earth revere God’s name!

Lift High the Cross Nº 826

MANY HELPING HANDS are needed to be table angels and elves for Valley’s upcoming Advent Fair on Saturday, December 7 between 3:00 and 5:00 pm. Since this event precedes the second annual Tree Lighting, there might be many community guests that come for the fair. Several fun table activities are being planned by the Fellowship Ministry team. Can you help out for an hour or two?

KIDZ MART: Once again, it is time to bring in your gently used donation items to the office lobby collection bin! Let’s make this another great year to let our little ones purchase gifts for family, friends, and pets. We are especially needing items for dads, uncles, and grandpas!

CHRISTMAS MODEL TRAIN OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, December 15, 4:00-8:00 pm at Shannon Pratt’s home, 6677 SW Bancroft Way. Food and beverages provided. Bring family and friends, all are welcome!

VALLEY YOUTH COOKIE SALE IS COMING SOON! If you would like to donate cookies to support our Mission Trip to Puerto Rico, email the amount of cookies and the variety to Marshall at marshall@valleycommunity.org. Cookies will be available for sale after the Christmas Pageant on December 15. Small platter (18 cookies) $15; large platter (36 cookies) $25; decorated cookie, $2. Cookie donations are needed by December 14.

ISING CHOIR AND THE WEST SIDE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, under the direction of Stephen Galván, presents Where Angels Tread, featuring Vivaldi’s Gloria and Argento’s The Masque of Angels Suite on Friday, December 6 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, December 7 at 7:30 pm in Valley’s sanctuary. This is a free event! However, if you choose to make a donation, 100% of the collected offerings will go to Gifted Wishes, a local organization creating moments that matter for hospice patients and their families. Please plan on arriving early as seating is limited. Enjoy choral music while supporting local non-profit organizations!

SUNDAY, November 24 9:15 am Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 9:30 am Early Coffee 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am Coffee Fellowship 11:15 am Emotional Intelligence & Spiritual Identity Class 11:30 am Armonia Choir 12:00 pm Calvary Presbyterian Worship Service 12:30 pm Pageant Rehearsal 1:00 pm Calvary Presbyterian Fellowship Time

MONDAY, November 25 6:30 pm Scout Troop 5592 7:00 pm Girl Scouts 7:00 pm Scout Troop 592 7:30 pm Troop 5591

TUESDAY, November 26 12:00 pm Staff Meeting

WEDNESDAY, November 27 8:00 am Men’s Bible Study 9:30 am TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 10:00 am Calvary Bible Study 6:00 pm Youth Group

THURSDAY, November 28 Thanksgiving Day - Church Building Closed

FRIDAY, November 29 10:30 am Calvary Prayer Meeting

SATURDAY, November 30 9:30 pm Hanging of the Greens

SUNDAY, December 1 9:15 am Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 9:30 am Early Coffee 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am Coffee Fellowship 11:15 am Emotional Intelligence & Spiritual Identity Class 11:30 am Armonia Choir 11:30 am Membership Comm. 12:00 pm Calvary Presbyterian Worship Service 12:30 pm Pageant Rehearsal 1:00 pm Calvary Presbyterian Fellowship Time

November 24-December 1, 2019

Valley Community Presbyterian Church Staff Jeff Binder ............................................................................. Pastor

Chuck Falconer and Jenny Hale ....................... Pastoral Associates

David Jimerson ................................................... Minister of Music

Bob Hinson ........................................................... Organist/Pianist

Anne Scearce ....................... Director of Valley Christian Preschool

Donna Carlson ................................ Director of Children’s Ministry

Marshall Lauck ...................................... Director of Youth Ministry

Amy Rheingans .....................Director of Youth & Children’s Music

Angela Graham ........................ Publication & Office Administrator

AmyAnn Green .................................................. Business Manager

Alex Mendoza ................................................... Building Custodian

Advent and Christmas at Valley

December 7 Advent Fair, 3 pm, and Christmas Tree Lighting, 5 pm December 15 Christmas Pageant with Lessons and Carols, 10 am

December 24: 3:00 pm Worship with the Children’s Nativity Tableau

8:00 pm Candles and Carols

TREASURER’S REPORT FOR ADULT GIVING (Through October 28, 2019)

Year to Date Annual Budget Actual Pledged $409,600 $266,632 $296,312 Non-pledge $55,050 $45,875 $39,085 Total $464,650 $312,507 $335,397

Barbara King, liturgist Your way, O God, is holy, and we are quick to say we will follow it; but we so easily look back and show ourselves unworthy of your kingdom. Your Spirit, O God, would bear good fruit in our lives; but we so soon return to the works of the flesh, devouring one another and seeking self-gratification. Forgive us, Holy God, for each time we have opposed your Spirit or wandered from your way. Give us the resolute Spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ, that we may follow him in the way of true discipleship, the way of the cross, bearing good and lasting fruit that is most pleasing to you.

Silence is kept

Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying Nº 469

Friends, believe this good news. In Christ Jesus, we are called to a new way of being; a new way of living. We are loved. We are forgiven. We are new creations!

The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you!

Please greet those around you with the peace of Christ.

Halle, Halle, Hallelujah! Nº 591

I Looked, and Behold a White Cloud Healey Willan Rev. 14:14, 15; John 4:35, 36; Matthew 13:39 Luke Smith, tenor

John 4 (selected verses) New Testament, p. 94 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!

The Harvest Rev. Jeff Binder

Rejoice, the Lord Is King! Nº 363

A SPECIAL WELCOME TO ALL NEWCOMERS: we greet you in the name of Jesus Christ! Please fill out a visitor card, located in the pew back, and drop it in the offering plate when it is passed.

EARLY BIRD COFFEE FELLOWSHIP every Sunday, 9:30 am in the library. Stop by for coffee and conversation!

COFFEE FELLOWSHIP following worship will be hosted by the Deacons in the gym today. Enjoy coffee, tea, juice, and fellowship!

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND SPRITUAL IDENTITY: What in the world is Emotional Intelligence, and what does it have to do with our spiritual lives? Be sure to come out November 24, December 1, 8, and 15, as Pastor Jeff leads a conversation stemming from his doctoral work and the work of Jim Herrington and others. This will be a time to learn something new, share your own experiences, and continue to grow in following Christ! All classes will be from 11:15 (ish) to 12:15 pm in Armitage Hall unless otherwise noted.

AS VALLEY’S FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY TEAM is starting preparations for the Advent Fair on December 7, we are in need of some help. Items in the bell tower have been rearranged and we cannot find either the wooden bases or the printed signs that have been used at each activity table. If you know of their whereabouts, please contact Ruthann Marquis.

WELCOME THE ADVENT SEASON! Join us Saturday, December 7 for the Annual Advent Fair as well as the Tree Lighting and Carol Sing. We have moved the Advent Fair to Saturday for the first time. Advent Fair is from 3:00-5:00 pm in the gym with pizza served 4:00-5:00 pm (freewill offering for the pizza). At 5:00 pm please join us on our front lawn to watch our tree light and gather around to sing carols. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served outside. Dress for our unpredictable Oregon weather.

ON DECEMBER 15 AT 10:00 AM WORSHIP, Valley will present its annual Pageant. The Valley Youth Choirs and the Sanctuary Choir will sing, in addition to several carols for the congregation to sing. The Christmas story will be presented through movement, sign language, song, narration. Feast your eyes on beautiful costumes and enjoy the Christmas ambience in the sanctuary. This is a wonderful service to share with neighbors and friends.

THE SALVATION ARMY GIVING TREE is located in the front entryway. Take a tag and bring the unwrapped item (along with the tag) to be placed under the tree by 1:00 pm on Monday, December 9. Thank you!

PLEASE NOTE: There is no 9:00 am Sunday Adult Education during the month of December. Stay tuned for information on the next class!

I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church*, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *meaning the universal Christian church—all believers in Jesus Christ

Rev. Jeff Binder

(p.35 in the hymnal)

Congregation rising, row by row, as ushers pass

Nº 606 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

God of Great and God of Small Nº 19

We go from this place called by Christ our King. We go from this place sent out into the world. “Look around you, and see how the fields are ripe for harvesting.” “The reaper…is gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together.” Go out into the world to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia! Amen.

You are invited to remain seated to conclude worship with the postlude.