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2020 Forge Highlights

MARK GUINN (wife Rachel) and MARK GUINN (wife Sandra and children Andrea & Timothy) were nominated to be under watch-care of the church for one year to be considered as deacons on Dec. 18. BEN HARRISON was hired to church staff in maintenance in March.

Prayer

No deaths associated with the church this week.

Stewardship

Sunday 8:45: N/A 10:45am: 163 6:00pm: 95 Sun. School: N/A 10:45 Online: 456 6:00 Online: 180 Wed. CTS: 100 Youth: N/A Wed. Online: 221 Offering: $18,712.43 Weekly Budget: $18,128.58

Happy Birthday!

1/3 Jessa Hampton, Sydney Jenkins, Sarah Johnson, Michael Lawson, Carl Roberson, Richard Shell 1/4 Richard Lunceford, Jamie Morefield 1/5 Mike Estep, Chelsea Garland, Charles Morton, Jessica Tester 1/6 Emily Harrison, Patricia Honeycutt, Buster Lyons, Brody McInturff 1/7 Tammy Barnette, Carolyn Lyons, Will Miller 1/8 Jack Bunton, Emily Covarrubias, Vic Deloach, Kennedy Hatfield, Cathie Nelson, McKenzie Perkins, Dean Pilkton 1/9 Patsy Brown, Garrett Church, Steve Daniel, Sue Hamm, Teresa Owens

Happy Anniversary!

1/8 Matt & Brittney Largent

Contact Of The Week

CARL ROBERSON (Happy 80th Birthday) 143 Garrison Hollow Road Elizabethton, TN 37643 (423) 543-3885

Welcome to Valley Forge where we love God & others,

learn Christ-like discipleship,

and live a spirit-filled abundant life

January 3, 2021

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS NEW LOCATION

A.C.T. (High School) The Forge “Upper Room”

Adult Sanctuary (Adults) The Forge

Attic56 (5th — 6th grade) Lower Level: 111, 112

Beginners (4 — 5 year old) Lower Level: Ark

Christians In Action (Adults) Youth Reaction Center

Cradle Roll (Birth — 2 year old) Lower Level: Ark

8:28 Class (Adults) Youth Reaction Center

Jr. High (Jr. High School) Lower Level: 119

Men’s Bible Class (Adults) The Forge

Middlers (3rd — 4th grade) Lower Level: 121, 122

Next Gen. (Young Adult) (Wed. @ 7pm)

Fellowship Hall

Primary (1st — 2nd grade) Lower Level: 121, 122

Toddlers (2 — 3 year old) Lower Level: Ark

Turning Point (College/Career) (Wed. @ 7pm)

The Forge “Upper Room”

Willing Workers (Adults) The Forge

Young at Heart Ladies (Adults) Lower Level: 106, 107

On-Site Guidelines When arriving, we need everyone to have an attitude of prayer, cooperation, and teamwork by closely following these onsite guide-lines. No one can guarantee a risk-free environment. Before attending in-person please make the choice that is best for your situation.

SOCIAL DISTANCE at all times.

FACIAL COVERINGS OR MASKS are required to be worn at all times while attending services and classes. Masks are provided.

CLEAN HANDS by washing and using hand sanitizer stations

RESTROOMS are available and cleaned between services.

SEATING will be social distanced. Ushers will be available to assist you while entering and exiting if needed.

OVERFLOW & NON-MASK SEATING is available in lower level. See Ushers for assistance.

OFFERING: Receptacles at entrances & exits will be used instead of an offering plate. Online giving is also encouraged.

CHILDCARE is temporarily unavailable but “quiet rooms” with livestreaming are available in lower level. See Ushers for help.

CLEANING & SANITIZING is done before and after each service.

This Week at

Valley Forge THANK YOU WHO ATTEND ONSITE for following our Onsite Guidelines which are listed on the back.

ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICES available Sundays at 10:45am & 6:00pm, and Wed. at 7:00pm on VF app, Facebook Live, & www.valleyforgechurch.com

Today 3rd —————–—— 8:45am ONSITE! MORNING WORSHIP with special singing and Pastor Randy preaching. 9:55am — 10:25am ONSITE! SUNDAY SCHOOL for all ages. Please see Sunday School chart on back for class locations.

10:45am ONSITE & ONLINE! MORNING WORSHIP with Youth Choir singing and Pastor Randy preaching. 6:00pm ONSITE & ONLINE! EVENING WORSHIP with a special New Year Communion Service.

Wednesday 6th ——–——

6:30pm AWANA CLUBS RESUME for youth through 6th grades with singing, Bible memorization, activities, prayer and more. Classes in the lower level. 7:00pm CTS SANCTUARY CLASS with prayer, praise, singing, and Pastor Mark preaching.

Sunday 10th ————–——– 8:45am ONSITE! MORNING WORSHIP with special singing and Pastor Randy preaching.

Sunday 10th (continued) ————–

9:55am — 10:25am ONSITE! SUNDAY SCHOOL

10:45am ONSITE & ONLINE! MORNING WORSHIP with special singing and Pastor Randy preaching.

6:00pm ONSITE & ONLINE! EVENING WORSHIP with special singing and Pastor Randy preaching.

Upcoming Events

JANUARY 13 (Wednesday) SECOND HARVEST MOBILE FOOD PANTRY at 9:00am in lower parking area. Volunteers appreciated at 8:30am. Masks required.

JANUARY 17 (Sunday) JIM MCCOMAS “FOREVER FAITHFUL” Sunday Morning Singing at the 8:45 and 10:45am services. Don’t miss this special singing as Brother Jim leads us in worship with his latest release of incredible songs which are sure to bless and encourage!

JANUARY 20 (Wednesday) NEW YEAR YOUTH RALLY with Praise Band singing and Doug Hinshaw preaching.

2020 Forge Highlights

13 BIRTHS: Daniel Seth Carr, Hudson Edward Condrey, Ellie Ruth Deloach, Natalie Grace England, Charlie Mackay Harsh, Ryan Gary Hoilman, McKinley Grace Pearson, Ruby Carol Snyder, Riley Nova Stout, Joleigh Danielle Tester, Simeon Ezra Trott, Hudson Ray White, Ava Michelle Wright

3 BAPTISMS:

Bradley Farmer, Cassidy Farmer, Maggie Rowland

4 WEDDINGS:

Austin Dugger & Bryana Grindstaff, Andy Johnson & Sydney Hayes, Tyler Presley & Michaela Matheson, Mike White & Alesia Zeth

2020 Forge Highlights

34 GRADUATES High School: Nico Ashley, Brittney Beckelhimer, Kenzie Birchfield, Aundria Bunten, Daniel Farmer, Ben Harris, Kaitlin Hoilman, Cory Lawson, Jaiden Lowe, Josie Lyons, Ella Maupin, Mallory Moore, Patrick O’Quinn, Hunter Owens, Bethany Patterson, Kaylen Shell, Jacob Winters

College/ Technology: Katie Bunton, Kaitlin Campbell, Caleb Blevins, Hannah Bowers, Morgan Dillard, Sarah Hardin, Andy Johnson, Keaton Johnson, Kenzie Lyons, David Martin II, Chris Mathes, Makayla Payne, Rachel Peters, Jonathon Saylor, Aeriel Warner, Mallory White, Dustin Winters

SPECIAL EVENTS/ SERVICES 6 CONCERTS: Gordon Mote, Kingdom Heirs, The Harris Family “Heritage of Song”, Jeff Snyder “Keep The Faith”, Joel Crisp, Taranda Greene Beene with Loren Harris & Jeff Snyder

Marriage Builders Retreat, Praise Choir Appreciation Dinner, “The Forge” Multi-Purpose Building completion in June, Drive-thru Trunk or Treat, Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Kick-off with Yulia Shubina, Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection Site, The Angel Tree, Christmas Card Exchange, Live Drive-thru Nativity, Christmas Movie Family Night with “The Star” movie, Candlelight Christmas Service, and the Christmas Offering of $24,026.60.

YOUTH: Teens to Quantum Leap and Top Golf in SC, Ultimate Frisbee, Monday Night Lights, Summer Day Camps, and Youth Rally’s in February and August.

SENIORS: Fellowship’s in Jan., Feb., Sept., Oct., Nov., Breakfast at Golden Corral, packed and delivered Christmas Bags for over 100 seniors, and Christmas Party at the Forge.

MEN: Men’s Fellowship in Feb. with Dean Smith speaking and in March with Carl Roberson speaking.

LADIES:

YOUNG at HEART LADIES to Lamplight Theater in Feb.