West Valley Christian Church February 23, 2016 Vol. XXXVI No. 8

The

Oasis An Oasis in the Wilderness -- John 7

website: www.wvcch.org e-mail: oasis@wvcch.org WVCC Mission: We exist to make disciples for Jesus Christ: more disciples and stronger disciples.

February 27 & 28 On Feb. 27 from 5 to 8 pm, we will have a Fellowship Meal & Celebration of the past 40 years of WVCC! Our program will include: a look at WVCC by decades: the 70's, the 80's, the 90's, and the 2000's, a 40th Anniversary History Book for each family, still pictures will be dis-played, short videos of past events will be edited & shown, live & filmed testimonies will be also be shown, children's reunion choir, guests will be recognized, former Staff & El-ders & Members are invited, a special Anniversary Gift will be given to each family, and a video will be created of the Sat. & Sun. gatherings to be edited into a video memory to be given out later.

Nursery/Preschool Care (0-4 years old) available during the Celebration, after the meal. (Kids will eat with their parents.) Table activities available for ele-mentary children.

On Feb. 28 at 9 & 10:45 am & 5 pm, we will focus on the future- the next 40 years of WVCC! Dave Stone- Sr. Minister of Southeast Christian Church in Louis-ville, KY, will be our champion to preach a vision to challenge us to faithfulness & growth! Adventure Quest Dogsled Ministry for children- same times. Anniversary Cake! The final song for the Passion Play at the Shepherd of the Hills Church each Easter "Arise!" will be sung by our own Ray Reynolds & his friend Tony Galla! Tony

Ray

Dave Stone

NEED FOR WORKERS: Friday, Feb. 26 Saturday, Feb 27 9am - Laying carpet tiles 4pm - Serving - 30 people 2pm - Setting up chairs 8pm - Clean-up - 15 to 20 people 3pm - Decorating

Call the church office to sign-up to help.

WVCC 40th Birthday - Feb. 29, 2016

Sunday Morning Teams 9am Ushers 10:45am

Servers

Prayer Between Services

People Count February 21, 2016

Tom Kabelitz Dean Center

Tom Kabelitz

James Price Mike Sayre Ken Weston Rusty Cook Brian Berkefeld Lee Snook Ron Clary

Gray Millard Brian White Willie Wilson Ian MacRobie Lee Anderson

Melba Sanchez Jim Pratt

Sunday Life Groups 10:45am

1) Jr High Bible Study - Gym

2) Al Powers - Library (Room #201) Topic: Jeremiah

3) Steve Benkert - Rm. #107 (Teacher's Lounge) - Topic: Luke

4) Patrick Lowrance - Rm. #205 Topic: Nehemiah

5) Paul Matsumoto/Don Martin - Rm. #209 Topic: Meeting Jesus

This Sunday Dave Stone preaches on the vision for the next 40 years of WVCC at 9 & 10:45am & 5pm on Sunday.

Sunday Worship 527 Sunday Life Groups 56 Mid Week Life Groups 189 Visitors 5

Budget $24,229 Offering $33,030 2016 New Members 4

ENROLL NOW IN WVCS!!! Existing families must be vigilant by re-enrolling by February 15th, since we

have many classes close to capacity and have learned that a private school in the area is closing.

PRESCHOOL:

WVC Preschool is offering several admissions options for our school families. Please be aware our pre-school has reached its maximum capacity for the last few years and we have experienced wait lists for sev-eral of our age groups. Our preschool will also be a year round program next year. If applicable, please take advantage of one of the following time sensitive enrollment options:

1. From Jan. 22, 2016, until Feb. 15, 2016, any current WVCS family with students attending our elementary or middle school who have a preschooler wishing to attend WVC Preschool will be given priority admissions consideration.

2. From Feb. 16, 2016, until Feb. 29, 2016, priority registration will be open to currently enrolled families.

3. On March 1, 2016, WVC Preschool will have open enrollment for all interested preschool families, includ-ing those on our waiting list.

ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL:

IT IS NOW OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR NEW AND RETURNING FAMILIES

1. SIGN and RETURN REGISTRATION CONTRACT.

2. For your convenience, we will divide the $350.00 enrollment fee into three payments (February, March and April).

3. The Supply and Activities Fee will be divided into two payments (May and June).

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

Referral Incentive Program: Your family may receive a tuition credit for every new family who you have re-ferred for the next school year. The referred family must maintain enrollment and a current tuition account. For more information, please contact Kerri Moore, Director of Finance at 818.884.4710 ext. 225.

July 12-15 - North American Christian Convention

Tim Tebow shares his testimony on July 12! Speakers: Dave Stone, Albert Tate, Christine

Caine, Kyle Idleman, Dudley Rutherford, Gene Ap-pel, Rick Rusaw, Bob Goff, Jeff Vines, Naomi Zacha-

rias, & Musicians - For King & Country.

Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA Theme: "A Better Story"

Website: WWW.gotonacc.org

Actions Needed: get off work, book a hotel, save some money, register to attend, prepare to be blessed!

President: Dave Stone - Sr. Minister - Southeast Christian Church - Louisville, KY

40th Anniv. KIDS PROGRAM! Feb. 27 - Fellowship Meal & Celebration 5-8pm

Nursery/Preschool Care (0-4 years old) available during the celebration, after the meal. (Kids will eat with their parents.)

Table activities available for elementary children.

Feb. 28 at 9 & 10:45am & 5pm Adventures with the Good Musher - Join us for an energetic, humorous, sled dog program that teaches children about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, through the fascinating world of dog sledding. Robert Stradley, a veteran sled dog racer and founder of Adventure Quest Institute, Inc. (an educational non-profit organization), teaches all kinds of biblical truths with interactive storytelling and hands on exhibits. He will bring a real dogsled, Arctic Parkas, snow shoes, and yes, a couple of his real working sled dogs! Spread the word, this is going to be a hoot!

THE UNDERGROUND Middle & High School Student Ministries

WONDERING WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME DATEABLE? WELL COME THIS

WEEK AS WE CONTINUE TO DIVE INTO THIS VERY QUESTION!

THE 2ND ANNUAL

YOUTH RALLY IS

COMING! MARCH 4TH

-5TH FROM 5PM-5PM.

THE COST IS $30, WITH GUEST WORSHIP

THE JOHN STRATTON BAND!!!

COME BE A PART OF WEST VALLEY’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FEBRU-ARY 27-28TH! THERE WILL BE FOOD AND

GIFTS! INVITE A FRIEND!!!

DAVE STONE, PRESIDENT OF THE NACC, IS SPEAKING

THIS SUNDAY AT JOURNEY!!! COME OUT AND SUPPORT

OUR GUEST

Tim

Tebow Dave Stone

Saturday, March 5 - 8am

The first Saturday of every month the men meet in the Connecting Place to enjoy a full hot breakfast and to listen to an encouraging message. Each message is designed specifically to address the challenges that we face in today’s world. March's topic is "Matthew: How To Grill A Steak" and Pastor Glenn Kirby will be speaking. Sign up on Sun-day. Invite your friends and neighbors.

The

Oasis WEST VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 22450 SHERMAN WAY, WEST HILLS, CA 91307

Cynthia Wagner Office Manager Carinda Weston Secretary

Office (818) 884-6480 website: www.wvcch.org e-mail: oasis@wvcch.org

Sunday Services 9 & 10:45am and 5pm Saturday at 6pm

Rob Denton Associate Minister

Ray Reynolds Worship Leader

Glenn Kirby Senior Minister

Jim Bell Teaching Pastor

Brandon Aram Assoc. Worship Leader

Derek Swales School Administrator

Carolyn Kirby Children’s Director

Katie Matsumoto Student Ministries Director

John Stalboerger Discipleship

Tracie Cordle Journey Administrator

Brenna Kemling Creative Arts

Amy Gonzalez Assoc. Children’s

Director

March 25, 26, & 27 - Easter Weekend

March 25 - Good Friday Service - 7pm

March 26 The Rock Easter Service

6pm

March 27 - Easter Sunday Morning Easter Service - 9 & 10:45am

Journey Easter Service - 5pm

March 26 - 10am-Noon On our campus

Free - Free - Free

Children - 0-12 years old Age-divided Egg Hunts Pony Rides Petting Zoo Activi-ties Face Painting Food (available for purchase)