OUR OFFICE HOURS Tues & Thur 9-5, Wed 1-5 and Fri 9-3. We are closed for lunch from Noon to 1 PM

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1 WELCOME We are so excited that you have joined us today. Whether it is your first visit here, or your first time to any church, we hope you feel welcomed and accepted. We appreciate your interest in discovering what GVCC is all about. Green Valley is a non-denominational Community Church that welcomes people from all walks of life, regardless of where they are in their spiritual journey. We are a community of Christ followers committed to loving God and loving others. One word that sums up why we are here: GRACE. At Green Valley, we love seeing God work in the lives of others. He shows up at the most unexpected and amazing times. If you have any questions about our church or how to become more involved, check out our website at greenvalley.church or contact us at info@greenvalley.church. OUR OFFICE HOURS Tues & Thur 9-5, Wed 1-5 and Fri 9-3 We are closed for lunch from Noon to 1 PM SERVICE TIMES Midweek service is Wednesday at 7 PM Weekend services are Saturday at 6 PM and Sunday at 8:30, 10 & 11:30 AM. Green Valley Community Church is located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California. We serve a large part of El Dorado County.

2 HISTORY Green Valley Community Church started in 1930 as a community outreach church. The church went through many seasons of growth and retreat over the years. In 1994, Ken Burkey (Senior Pastor) gathered the small staff of GVCC together and prayed that God would help them use up every inch of our facilities in service to people. Ken also shared a fresh vision for accomplishing that goal and reaching the community through the Ephesians 4 model of ministry ministry based on using the gifts of all the people in the church and not just on the abilities of one pastor. This Biblical team concept, coupled with a sincere compassion for the lost, resulted in a renewed passion for our community that remains strong today. In 2007, we expanded our campus to include a new Children s Building. There we hold Kid s Place, Jr. High and High school programs along with classes and support groups throughout the week.

3 WE BELIEVE ABOUT GOD God is the Creator and Ruler of the Universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are coequal and are one God. ABOUT THE BIBLE The Bible, both Old and New Testaments, is God s word to all. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Scriptures are inspired by God, and are infallible and inerrant in the original manuscripts. They are the unique, full and final authority on all matters of faith and practice, and there are no other writings similarly inspired by God. ABOUT SALVATION Salvation is a gift from God to all people. Men and women can never make up for their sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ, as God s offer of forgiveness, can a person be saved from sin s penalty. When God has begun a saving working in the heart of any person, He gives assurance in His Word that He will continue performing it until the day of its completion. ABOUT THE CHURCH The church is composed of believers who gather for worship, fellowship, communion, spiritual growth and the use of individual gifts to further God s mission to reach the world with the message of salvation. Under the supportive care of elders and the church board, its members are to work together in love and unity, intent on the one ultimate purpose of glorifying Christ. ABOUT MEMBERSHIP GVCC doesn t have church membership in the traditional way. We believe, if you call Green Valley your church home, that makes you a member. We believe a church is a community of dynamic relationships, where we grow, serve, and give of ourselves to others. If that s you, and you re doing that here with us, then guess what? You re a member of GVCC; welcome to the family! ABOUT BAPTISM Baptism shows others that a person has made a personal decision to follow Jesus Christ. It represents that a person has accepted Christ s death on the cross as a substitute judgment for his or her sins; that a new life has begun in Christ. GVCC s River Baptism takes place at the end of August at Henningson Lotus park. ABOUT COMMUNION Jesus Last Supper, shared with his disciples on the night before he was crucified, is the biblical foundation for the Communion meal celebrated by Christians all over the world today. Jesus asks his followers to remember him through celebrating Communion together.

4 WHAT TO EXPECT WE HOPE YOUR EXPERIENCE AT GREEN VALLEY WILL LOOK SOMETHING LIKE THIS: When you walk through our doors, you can expect someone will say Hello! Your kids will have a safe and fun time learning about God and His love for them. They ll make tons of new friends. You ll have a chance to connect with God in worship. Our band will play some amazing music (probably kind of loud). A pastor will talk about what the Bible has to say about real life. You ll learn something new to apply to your life. You ll be encouraged, knowing you re not alone. You ll be invited to check out all that GVCC has to offer visit the welcome center and ministry tables, find out how to plug in! You ll want to stay awhile grab a coffee or enjoy some food, get to know other people. Green Valley becomes your church home as you find a group, a class, a place to serve, and ultimately grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ. Purchase a meal downstairs in our Café for the Wednesday Night Service, or Sunday morning breakfast; grab a coffee from the Coffee Corner before service. Kids have a place to go too, with programs for 3 months old to 5th grade Wednesdays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 6 PM and Sundays at the 10 & 11:30 AM services. The Family Center is available, with a live feed of the service, to anyone with young children for a more relaxed experience during all services.

5 NEXT STEPS COME TO SERVICE Our services have upbeat worship and focus on connection with God. The pastors present a Bible-based message with teaching that is applicable to you and your life. It s a place of fellowship and a great way to find out what is happening around the church. Out in the lobby, we have ministry tables with information on how to get connected. Midweek Service - Wed. nights at 7 PM Celebrate Recovery - Thur. nights at 7 PM Weekend Services - Sat. at 6 PM and Sun. at 8:30, 10 & 11:30 AM. ATTEND A LIFE SKILLS CLASS Life Skills programs focus on building practical tools for everyday life. We do this by learning principles from God s word and from drawing on the experiences of others to help us. The course catalog is available in the lobby and online at greenvalley.church FOR KIDS The Nursery 3 mos - preschool Kid s Place Kindergarten - 5th grade Wed. at 7 PM, Sat. at 6 PM & Sun. at 10 or 11:30 AM. Jr. High 6th - 8th grade Sun. at 10 AM High School 9th - 12th grade Mon. at 6 PM College 18 yrs & up 1 st & 3 rd Wed after service PLUG INTO A VOLUNTEER TEAM Be part of something bigger than yourself. Use your gifts and experiences to serve others and develop friendships on the team along the way. You can find serving opportunities in our SHAPE catalog, at our Welcome Center and online at greenvalley.church ATTEND AN EVENT From our volunteer events like Takin it to the Streets to our August River Baptism to Volunteer Appreciation Night, there are lots of ways to celebrate with others of similar interests.

6 VISIT US ONLINE GREENVALLEY. CHURCH You can find a lot of information on our website. We have service times, office hours, upcoming events, registration for classes, camps and tickets. You can find our ongoing calendar where you can directly add classes and events to your personal calendar. There s a blog that lets you know when new classes are starting and other information you might like to know. You can watch or listen to a message that you missed, or revisit one you d like to hear again. We have the option of Online Giving and Volunteer Interest forms to help you get connected. You can find more about different ministries and contact leaders through our website. ITUNES Subscribe to our weekend and our midweek series podcasts on itunes under Green Valley Community Church. OTHER PLACES TO FIND US GVCC s presence extends beyond our website. If you are on facebook, stop by and check us out at facebook.com/ greenvalley. You ll find upcoming events, message videos, inspirational quotes and scriptures and celebrations. Our gvcctweets twitter feed is a great way to find information along with a quick and easy way to share something that made an impact on you during a message. Instagram is a fun platform for sharing behind the scenes shots with our greenvalleycc account. Like to pin some of the messages or quotes that spoke to you, visit us on our greenvalleycc Pinterest boards. Have you attended or volunteered at one of our events? Stop by our greenvalleychurch flickr album. It s a great way to see what we are about!