Catch The Spirit

CATCH THE SPIRIT – September 26 – October 2nd, 2026

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Exciting News
Rev. Ellen Tanouye is joining Valley Ministries for six months!
She will plan Sunday services including more live Worship music. 
Pastor Ellen has plans for Advent, Lent, Easter and even social events. 

Her outreach into the Community is already happening with 10 High School students fulfilling their Community Service by working in our Food Pantry.   Welcome aboard Rev. Ellen!

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Action, Authenticity & Transformation
September 27 @ 11:00 
Matthew 21:23 – 32

This Sunday Valley Ministries is going to be “moving”!

Dr. Anthony Bailey with his lively sermon …”Can I hear an Amen!” … will transform you.  And Benson with inspirational Worship music will reach deep into your soul!  Join this special Worship Service.

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Anchor your Spirit in the present

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San Joaquin Pride Festival
Saturday October 3     10:00 – 5:00
Mark your Calendar and clear your day.

YOU are needed for times between 9:00 – 6:00
Set-up,  Tear down,  Be present at the Booth.
There will be fliers, Cards, Candy… to hand out.

Valley Ministries needs to be seen in the Community.
People need to find us … especially when they are hurting.
We need to make sure they know we are here for them.

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Backpack Update
($17,100 grant)

We have already blessed over 120 children with Backpacks!

This week we delivered 50 backpacks to the Agape Villages Foster Family Center.  Next week we will be delivering another 30 backpacks to the Family Promise group.

 If you know of any shelters, homes… that need backpacks please inquire and forward the information to Nancy or Pam.  Backpacks have been delivered to Foster care facilities and Child Abuse centers. We are working with the Farm Workers association in hopes of establishing a direct delivery to their facilities. 

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Bring your furry, winged, crawling companion or a picture for a special blessing.

October 4 @ 11:00
Genesis 1:20 – 22, 26

This will be a special service with the Blessing of our “animal companions”.  We will also be acknowledging our wonderful High School Youth Workers who are helping our Food Pantry services on Sunday mornings.’

Rev. Ellen will lead us through Worship service with a special message and special Worship music with Wendy and Ester on accompanying instruments.  This will be an exciting Sunday Service.

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Like leaves releasing leaves
Growth happens in quiet places

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Valley Ministries at the Stockton Festival

Our Rev. Ellen gave an opening invocation along with Rev. Scott Elliott of our local UCC church.  Alyisa and Madi were in attendance representing Valley Ministries.

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Fundraiser
Many delicious flavors are available: Plum, Apricot-Pineapple, Grape $6/jar  Mixed Jelly $8 /jar  Friends, Family, co-workers will love them 
See Jill or Lynn to purchase.

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Saturday 10/3  San Joaquin Pride … See information above
Saturday 10/24  Bingo Fundraiser   See Phyllis for details

Dates to be announced:
        Pumpkin painting
        Cookie Decorating
        Church Clean-up day

Music practice    Check with Rev. Ellen

San Joaquin Pride Center “SpeQtrum” Youth Night Halloween Party 5:00 – 7:00
Friday, October 23      Food, music, costumes   info: www.sjpride.center

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Got change? We have a jar for your change. Give that change to God’s work.
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Gather cans and bottles for recycling. Bag them and bring to the church.

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Let the Holy Spirit lead you
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others…1 Peter 4:10   
Take a moment to reflect on the gifts God has entrusted to you. 

Use your gifts to bless others!

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