M O R N I N G S

9am Senior Adults Sunday School WC Room 101/102

9am VBC Middle School Sunday (Meet in WC for worship. Except major holidays) 6th-8th Grade - Every Sunday (during sermon) WC Room 314

9 & 11am Morning Services Worship Center (WC) Communion - every 4th Sunday

9 & 11am VBC Kids Sunday VBC Babies (0-35 months) WC Nursery VBC Kids Jr. (Ages 3-Kindergarten) Family Life Center (FLC) VBC Kids (1st-5th Grade)

E V E N I N G S

6:30pm VBC Young Adults (Ages 18-29) Hercules Manny deSouza (Call for Location)

welcome!

SUNDAYS AT VALLEY

NURSERY AND MOTHER’S ROOMIf you have a child under age 3, we invite you to visit our Nursery and

Mother’s Room. In the Mother’s Room, enjoy snacks, coffee, tea, and a private nursing space, all while live streaming the service! Our VBC Babies ministry in the Nursery offers caring teachers who will love your babies like Jesus!

FOR THE HEARING IMPAIREDHearing devices are available at the welcome Center in the lobby.

LIVE STREAMING SUNDAY SERVICESSmile, you’re on camera! We record and live stream our Sunday services.

We also occasionally photograph the services for archive and advertisements. Visit www.valleybible.org/video-archive to watch past services.

WANT TO ACCESS OUR WIFI?Choose network: VBCguest — Password: guestwifi

ATTENTION GUESTS & REGULAR ATTENDEES!Please take time to fill out one of the cards in the pew rack in front

of you and place it in the offering bag. We want to know you are here today! We don’t want anyone to “fall through the cracks” because YOU ARE IMPORTANT TO US! If you’re a first-time visitor, notify an usher/greeter for a special gift from VBC!

our mission is simple: to know Jesus personally andto share His love passionately

EVANGELIZE Found People Find People

ENFOLD Don’t Do Life Alone

EXALT The Lord Is Worthy of Our Praise

EQUIP God’s Word Grows People

ENLIST Saved People Serve People

CONTACT INFORMATION

Church Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(510) 799-3171

Fax Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(510) 799-3174

Prayer Connection . . . . . . . . . . .(510) 799-3171

Truth for Today Ministry . . . . . . .(855) 833-9864

Church Administrator . . . (510) 799-3171 x158

Creative Communications (510) 799-3171 x155

HOURS

Church Office MONDAY–FRIDAY: 8:00am–4:00pm

Word of Life Bookstore SUNDAY: 10:00am–1:00pmTUESDAY: 9:00am–1:00pm

Library SUNDAY: 10:15am–11:00am 12:30pm–1:15pm

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Matthew 28:18-20

1 Corinthians 12:25-26

Psalm 43:3

Ephesians 4:11-13

1 Peter 4:10-11

VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH • 1477 WILLOW AVENUE • HERCULES, CA 94547 • (510) 799-3171 • WWW.VALLEYBIBLE.ORG

OUR STAFF

Larry HowardExecutive Pastor

Matthew NicosiaAssociate Pastor

Manny deSouzaDirector of Youth Ministries

Andrea HazelVBC Kids Director

LAY PASTORS

Dr. Phillip A. HowardPastor Emeritus/Founder

David HowardLay PastorCongregational Care

Tim VahlstromLay PastorChairman of the Elders

WE ACCOMPLISH THAT MISSION THROUGH OUR FIVE "E"S:

RADIO PROGRAMKFAX AM 1100Weekdays at 5:30am; Sundays at 8:30am

PRESCHOOL/DAYCARE510-245-2273 AGES: 2 - 5 yearsMONDAY - FRIDAY, 6:30am - 6:00pmvalley-preschool.org

VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH

KIDS CHURCHEvery Sunday, 9:00am & 11:00amCome have a blast with us at VBC Kids! Join us for singing, true stories about Jesus, and fun activities with your friends!

'BORN TO WORSHIP' KIDS CHOIRCurrently on break for this season.

AWANAEvery Wednesday, 6:45-8:30pmFun growing in Jesus together!For kindergarten - 6th grades.

BABY CELEBRATION CLASSSunday, March 8 at 11:00am in WC 104

CONTACT Andrea Hazel, (510) 799-3171 x128ahazel@valleybible.orgvalleybible.org/kids

BASS CHURCH WORKERS' CONVENTIONThursday - Saturday, March 5-7Hosted at Redwood Chapel in Castro ValleyIf you're interested in attending for FREE, visit bassconvention.org and register using our code: EKNVQ

SENIOR ADULTS SUNDAY SCHOOLEvery Sunday9:00am-10:45am in WC Room 101-102 This year's book - Jesus' Final Warning: Hearing Christ's Voice in the Midst of Chaos by Dr. David Jeremiah

SENIOR LUNCH & FELLOWSHIP Wednesday, February 5, 11:30amEvery first Wednesday of every month 11:30am at Sizzler, Pinole. We meet from September until May and take a break during the summer.

O.R.G.S (OLD RETIRED GUYS)Every Tuesday9:00am Sukie's Country Kitchen2400 El Portal Dr, San Pablo

CONTACT Delores Wiley, (510) 799-3171 x110dwiley@valleybible.orgvalleybible.org/senior-adults

VBC WOMEN'S RETREATMarch 20-22, 2020Mission Springs Conference CenterScott’s Valley, CASpeakers: Becky Kirby & Liz HarperCost $250: includes 2 nights lodging, 6 meals, retreat program, worship, crafts, fellowship and fun!Payment plans available - register online: valleybible.org/womensretreat

MOM’S GROUPEvery Thursday3:30-5:00pm (Call for location)Contact: Christina Swanson, (510) 407-1373Moms, bring your little ones out to the park for outdoor fun and fellowship!

LADIES 50+ LUNCH & FELLOWSHIPThursday, February 20 10:30am-1:00pm, Soul Food CaféMenu: Bible times foodProgram: Bring Your Favorite Scripture Devotional: Pat PotterContact: Victoria Watson, (510) 410-1767vchavez104@aol.com

MORE INFO valleybible.org/women

MEN'S CONFERENCE March 6-7, 2020Early Bird Pricing: $45/men; $20/youth by February 23Cost after Feb 23: $50 adults; $25 youth (17 & under)One-day Only Attendance: $25/personTheme: Get Into the Game, Isaiah 6:8Speaker: Senior Pastor John Fernandez, Grace Church Napa Valley Friday, 6:00-9:00pm (dinner included). Saturday 8:00am-2:00pm (lunch included). We hope to see you there, and invite a friend!Register online at: valleybible.org/men-con OR sign up in the WC Lobby & pay in Word of Life Bookstore

CONTACT Pete Knight, (510) 508-22623111servanthood@minister.comvalleybible.org/men

CARE MINISTRYAre you (or someone you know) going to be in the hospital? Let us know so that a Care Minister can come visit and pray with you! Contact the church office: (510) 799-3171

H.I.M. (Home Improvement Ministry)Attention Church Members! We’re here to help out around the house. Let us know of someone in need (elderly, single parent, disabled, etc.) Jim Lightfoot, (510) 799-1998

LOVIN’ OVENWe provide meals for new mothers and those who have recently had surgery and no one is available to assist them. Contact Delores if you or someone you know would benefit from this ministry!

CONTACT Delores Wiley, (510) 799-3171 x110 dwiley@valleybible.orgvalleybible.org/care

WEEKLY PRAYEREvery Wednesday7:00pm in WC Room 103Wayne Moore, (510) 524-6237

MERCY TEAMSMercy Teams visit our Sunday guests and those who have attended one of our events and would like more information about what Valley has to offer. We visit homes in groups of 3. This is a great opportunity to show the love of Jesus to those in our local communities by sharing the gospel and praying with them. Come and see evangelism in action!

CONTACT Michelle Filbert, (510) 799-3171 x122mfilbert@valleybible.orgvalleybible.org/reach-out

“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Eph. 2:10)Thank you for considering to volunteer in your church home! Visit us in the WC Lobby at the Enlistment Center for more info and to sign up!

Videographer: As needed per project

Audio/Visual: Training is provided.

KIDS Ministry: Multiple positions open

First Impressions: Greeters

Baptisms: Training provided. Seeking a husband/wife team. Every 3 months

Musicians: MCnstruments and drummer

Choir: Vocalists

Enlistment Center: Help sign up others to serve in our church family

WEBSITEvalleybible.org/serve

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$ 1,918,295

FINANCIAL UPDATELAST MONTH'S GIVINGIncome: $341,990Expense: $286,068Difference: $55,922

Please continue to prayerfully determine what God would have you give as we offer our gifts from joyful hearts to support His work at Valley Bible Church.

"Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." (2 Cor. 9:7)

GIVE ONLINE valleybible.org/give

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUNDAY9:00am (except major holidays): Meet in the WC Auditorium to participate in worship with the main congregation, then break before the sermon for teaching.6th-8th grade: WC Room 314

VBC HIGH SCHOOL MIDWEEKEvery Tuesday, 9th-12th grade6:30-9:00pm in the FLCGames, music, snack bar, and small groups. Invite your friends!

VBC MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDWEEKEvery Thursday, 6th-8th grade6:30-9:00pm in the FLCGames, music, snack bar, and small groups. Invite your friends!

1ST FRIDAYSA fun hang-out, games,etc with their age group (alternating MS only, and HS only, month to month) - and bring your friends!

High School OnlyFriday, February 7, 6:30-9pm FLC

Middle School OnlyFriday, March 6, 6:30-9pm FLC

CONTACT Christina Martinez, (510) 799-3171 x124cmartinez@valleybible.orgvalleybible.org/youth

FEBRUARY'S SPECIALS All birthday, greeting, inspirational cards and Bibles 25% off regular price!

January 31, 2020

ROD & MAYRA FRYRod and Mayra Fry, along with their kids Daniel, Catherine and David, are committed to see vibrant, Biblical, reproducing churches in and near the Mexico City metro area. Their primary passion is church planting through personal evangelism, community center activities and home Bible studies. They also enjoy coordinating summer short-term and internship opportunities, mobilizing North Americans for missions. For more on their ministry, go to: mexicomatters.org

LEARN MOREvalleybible.org/missions

WC = Worship CenterFLC = Family Life Center SFC = Soul Food Café

College/Young Adults Ministry: ages 18-29

VBC YOUNG ADULTS GROUPEvery Sunday at 6:30pmCurrent Session: Why We Trust the Bible, The Attributes of God by Steve LawsonCall for location Manny deSouza, (510) 375-4342valleybible.org/young-adults

CONTACT Manny deSouza, (510) 799-3171 x136valleybible.org/young-adults

TREASURES OF THE HEART CAMPAIGN UPDATETotal Commitments: 198Total Pledge Amount: $1,413,463Amount Given Through 1/31/20: $873,681(61.8% of total - Praise the Lord!)

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Matthew 6:19-21)

MORE INFO valleybible.org/treasures

Are you looking for a place to connect with imperfect people who are seeking to faithfully follow Jesus? Join one of our Small Groups, Bible Study classes, or Support Groups!

• Mixed Groups• Women• Men• Young Adults

Many days/times & locations available - check our website! Current and new study materials are available in the Word of Life Bookstore! Sign-up for Winter 2020 groups in the lobby or online.

CONTACT Matthew Nicosia, (510) 799-3171 x123mnicosia@valleybible.orgvalleybible.org/groups

For anyone affected by cancerCANCER PRAYERSUPPORT GROUPMondays, Feb 17, March 16 10:00am-11:30am in WC Room 103Facilitated by: Pam White, Delores Wiley, and JoAnne Thomas.Come and listen to this panel of women as they discuss their supportive care and survivorship issues related to cancer, then join us in prayer!Contact: JoAnne Thomas, (707) 655-6314 or joannethomas151@aol.com

For anyone grieving or to learn how tocome alongside someone who is grievingGRIEFSHARE (GRIEF RECOVERY)Every Thursday, Feb 13 - May 7 6:45pm-8:45pm in WC Room 103You are welcome to attend at any point during this 13-week session!

LOSS OF SPOUSE SEMINARTuesday, February 11 1:00pm-3:00pm in WC Room 103

Contact: Ruth Jeffers, (510) 334-3215valleybible.org/griefshare

VBC OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED Monday, February 17, in observance of President's Day

CORE VALUES WINTER/SPRING 2020First Class: Friday, February 21, 7:00pmEvery Sunday, Feb. 23 - Mar. 299:00-10:45am, WC Room 105These classes are for those interested in learning more about us or who want to become a member of this church. REGISTER IN THE LOBBYClasses are required for membershipvalleybible.org/core-values

SUPPORT VBC YOUTH!Action Coast Empire Wrestling and East Bay Pro Wrestling present, "THE RISE OF THE INDIES"Proceeds benefit sending our students to summer camp!Saturday, March 21, Family Life CenterDoors open at 7:00pmBell at 7:30pm$10 advance tickets: valleybible.org/ace or $15 at the doorGroups of 10+ $8/ticket

CONTACT Christina Martinez, (510) 799-3171 x124cmartinez@valleybible.org