Announcements

Vale Forever – The Vale Forever Fund Campaign continues to advance thanks to the generosity of our congregation. We announced this special effort just one month ago and have already reached $400,000 (80%) of our $500,000 phase one goal. Many thanks to all of you who have already stepped forward with your support, as well as those who are prayerfully considering what you may do. For more information, click here

Bingo Night – On May 4th, you are invited to join the youth group for their Bingo Night fundraiser event! Join us in the Vale Fellowship Hall from 4-6pm for Bingo, a bake sale, and raffle. Donations will support youth who want to attend the Harvest of Hope mission trip this summer, as well as future youth endeavors. This is open to all – Vale, COF, friends, neighbors, and all Bingo enthusiasts! Let us know you plan to attend here.

Woman’s Bible Study – The Women’s Bible Study group will be reading “How We Learn to Be Brave” by Mariann Edgar Budde beginning May 2 from 9:30-10:30 am. You are invited to join us in reflecting upon how our beliefs should motivate us to respond in uncertain times. This study shares biblical foundations, history, personal experience, and pop culture to direct our responses. The study will be 8 weeks long, beginning with the introduction on May 2. If you would like to join us, please contact Joanna Dietz at [email protected] and she will send you the Zoom link for this online study.

The Closet – Our next volunteer day at The Closet is Thursday, May 8. We are asked to volunteer a total of 12 hours of manpower. Shifts are 10-1 and 1-4 pm. This is a great opportunity for high school students who are out of school and want service hours to participate. There are plenty of fun and easy jobs. If you can help out, please sign up here, or on the Missions board in the hallway. If you have questions contact Nancy Abramson at [email protected]

Tree Sales Debrief – For all who participated in our tree sales, thank you! If you have thoughts on ways we can improve these activities, please join us on Thursday night, May 15 at 7:00 pm for an evaluation and reflection. If you have any questions, ask Mike Martin at [email protected]

Community Connections Weekend – June 20-22, join Vale and Community of Faith for a weekend of spiritual growth! We will have a block party cookout on Friday with guest speakers and learning opportunities for all ages. Saturday will be a day of service with multiple hands-on ways to serve in our community in the morning or afternoon. Finally on Sunday, we will have a worship service at Frying Pan Park at 10 am. Registration opens on May 11, $10 per person or $30 per family. We hope you will join us!

Preschool Registration – Registration for Vale’s preschool is now open to all families! The registration fee is $150. To register, or for more information, contact Diane Willard at  [email protected] 

Sunday School Help Wanted – Are you interested in working with Vale’s children? We are always looking for volunteers who are willing to spend an hour on their Sunday mornings to help teach our Children’s Sunday School class. Materials and curriculum are provided. If you are interested, please contact the office at [email protected] or Miracle Ryder at [email protected] 

Worship Services: We currently offer a virtual service at 8:30 am, and one in person service at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary

For more church happenings, visit the Vale Church Info page.