Onsite Guidelines When arriving, we need everyone to have an attitude of prayer, cooperation, and teamwork by closely following these onsite guidelines. Not abiding by these guidelines could affect the health and safety of others and delay coming back together.

SOCIAL DISTANCE: At all times while on church property, we ask that you practice social distancing (6 feet of space between you and others outside of your household or family).

CLEAN HANDS: Please wash your hands before and after services and use the hand sanitizing stations. And don’t forget … cover coughs, sneezes, and don’t touch your face.

MASKS: MASKS OR FACIAL COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE ATTENDING ONSITE SERVICES AND CLASSES/ SMALL GROUPS and will be provided free if you do not have your own. For those who cannot or do not wear a mask, an area is provided in the lower level and requires you to enter and exit through the lower level.

LOBBY: Will not be used as a place to mingle and fellowship.

RESTROOMS are available and cleaned before/ after each service. Water fountains and mints will be unavailable.

SEATING: Seating will be social distanced and you may not get your “regular seat”. Once you are seated please remain in your seat for the entire service if possible. Ushers will seat you before the service and escort you out after the service.

OVERFLOW SEATING will be available in the Lower Level and in the Youth Center with a live video stream at both locations. Families with small children are welcome to use these areas.

OFFERING: We encourage online giving. There will be no offer-ing plate passed during the service. If you have a tithe, place it in the offering receptacles as you enter/exit the sanctuary or mail checks to VFFWB, Attention: Finance Team, 1503 Riverview Drive, Elizabethton, TN

CHILDCARE will not be available in “The Ark” temporarily. How-ever, we welcome children at all services. “Quiet Rooms” with live streaming of the service are available for families on the lower level.

CLEANING CREWS will be sanitizing /disinfecting the sanctuary, lobby, and restrooms before and after each service.

WORSHIP & PRAISE THE LORD! Let’s not forget the most important thing whether onsite or online! Let’s lift up JESUS!

News & Opportunities

FALL QUARTERLY SUNDAY SCHOOL LITERATURE is available in the lobby to pick up at your convenience. RECYCLE YOUR SUNDAY SCHOOL LITERATURE as we partner with churches and ministries in the area. Drop boxes in the lobby and lower level.

Prayer

Please remember the bereaved families of Shirley Goodman (grandmother of Mark Guinn), Wanda Kay Julian (grandmother of Shaun Julian), and Phyllis Townsend (aunt of Rodney Payne) that passed away.

Stewardship

Sunday 8:45: 96 10:45am: 152 6:00pm: 86 Sunday 10:45 Online: 387 6:00pm Online: 132 Wednesday CTS: 108 Youth: 17 Wed. Online: 132 Offering: $15,775.80 Weekly Budget: $18,128.58

Happy Birthday!

8/30 Jon Babb, Richard Bowers, Jackie Hatfield 8/31 Nancy Markland 9/1 Caleb Crosswhite, Cameron Harris, Neil Harsh, Pat Stout, Pat Warner 9/2 Tiara Causby, Joey Hilbert, Ayden Shockley, Sydnee Taylor 9/3 Thomas Colbaugh, Tayla Sluss, Missy Whitehead 9/5 Lucy Cox, Charlotte Laws, Elaine Smith, Trenton Taylor

Happy Anniversary!

8/30 Jeremy & Valerie Pierce 9/1 Ken & Linda Arney

Contact Of The Week

CHARLES & BECKY HYDER (Get well soon) (Recovering from surgery) 152 Jenny Lynn Drive Elizabethton, TN 37643

Welcome to Valley Forge where we love God & others,

learn Christ-like discipleship,

and live a spirit-filled abundant life

August 30, 2020

Are you

Ready? Matthew 24: 42-44

ALL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES REQUIRE FOLLOWING ONSITE GUIDELINES (on back).

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED for all onsite services at www.valleyforgechurch.com.

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

Today 30th ———————–

8:45am & 10:45am MORNING WORSHIP with Jackie Church singing and Pastor Randy preaching.

6:00pm EVENING SERVICE with special singing and Pastor Mark preaching.

BABY HARRIS SHOWER! Jesse & Dayna are expecting a baby boy! Help us shower them with diapers and wipes. Drop them off at the crib in the lobby today.

Monday 31st ——————

6:00pm — 8:30pm MONDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Active Christian Teens — Turning Point at FH field. Covid Screening & temperature checks required.

Wednesday 2nd ————–

7:00pm EVENING WORSHIP with special singing and David Martin, Jr. preaching.

This Week at

Valley Forge

Sunday 6th —————–——

8:45am MORNING WORSHIP with special singing and Pastor Randy preaching.

9:55am — 10:25am SUNDAY SCHOOL RESUMES for all ages. Check chart below for new class locations.

10:45am MORNING WORSHIP with special singing and Pastor Randy preaching.

6:00pm EVENING SERVICE with special singing and Pastor Randy preaching.

Events & Activities SEPTEMBER 9 (Wednesday) AWANA CLUBS RESUME for school age clubbers as an “after school” club. Puggles & Cubbies (Preschool) Regular schedule on Wednesday’s: 6:30—8:00pm Sparks: (1st—2nd grade) Mondays: 3:30 —5:00pm (9/14) T&T: (3rd — 6th grade) Tuesdays: 3:30 — 5:00pm (9/15)

SEPTEMBER 9 (Wednesday) SECOND HARVEST MOBLIE FOOD PANTRY in lower level

parking area at 9:00am. Volunteers appreciated at 8:30am. All volunteers must wear a mask to assist with food distribution.

SEPTEMBER 26 (Saturday) MARRIAGE NIGHT presented by Right Now Media with

guest speakers Les & Leslie Parrott, Conway & Jada Edwards, Matt & Lauren Chandler, and comedian Michael, Jr. You may purchase “At Home Tickets” or attend simulcast. A “Social Distanced” meal will be

provided in The Forge beginning at 5:00pm with the simulcast from 6:00pm — 9:00pm. $30 couple or $15 individual. Register at www.marriagenight.org/attend

News & Opportunities

DANIEL SETH CARR son of Josh & Haley Carr was born Wednesday, August 16 at 10:57am. He weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz. and was 22” long. Grandparents are Jim & Melissa Carr, and his great-grandparent is Carolyn Childers.

ANDREW & RACHEL TROTT and son Simeon, recently

gave an updated report on their plans and schedule for the Mission Field in Papua New Guinea. They are currently seeking prayer partners, financial support, and speaking engagements. As their sending church, we encourage all of the VF family to get involved and support this young

couple. You may contact them at (423) 335-3358 or Email: andrew_trott@ntm.org

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS NEW LOCATION

Active Christian Teens The Forge “Upper Room”

Adult Sanctuary The Forge

Attic56 Lower Level: 111, 112

Beginners Lower Level: 107, 108

Christians In Action Youth Reaction Center

Cradle Roll Lower Level: Ark

8:28 Class Youth Reaction Center

Jr. High Lower Level: 119

Men’s Bible Class The Forge

Middlers Lower Level: 121, 122

Next Gen. (Wed. 9/9 @ 7pm) Fellowship Hall

Primary Lower Level: 121, 122

Toddlers Lower Level: 107, 108

Turning Point (Wed. @ 7pm) The Forge “Upper Room”

Willing Workers The Forge

Young at Heart Ladies The Forge