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Highlights at Valley Hope

We're Hiring
We're hiring two positions:
1. Home Rebuild Project Manager
2. Volunteer & Restoration Coordinator
Two positions are now open on our Helene Relief and Restoration Team! If you have a heart for restoration in our community and are interested in serving our neighbors as a Home Rebuild Project Manager or Volunteer & Restoration Coordinator, we would love to hear from you! Full job descriptions and application instructions can be found online. Feel free to spread the word to anyone you know who might be a good fit for these roles!

Holy Week
April 17 | 6:00 PM
Maundy Thursday Service
April 18 | 6:00 PM
Good Friday Service
April 18 | 6:30 PM
Easter Vigil Begins
Registration Required
April 20 | 6:00 AM
Easter Vigil Ends
April 20 | 6:30 AM
Sunrise Service
(Lake Tomahawk)
April 20 | 10:00 AM
Easter Service
(Service will be held at Shepherd of the Hills Retreat Center - 131 Clover Lane; Swannanoa. There is no service at the VHC building)
April 20 | After Service
Easter Potluck
(Potluck will be held at Shepherd of the Hills Retreat Center - 131 Clover Lane; Swannanoa.)
We look forward to celebrating our Risen King together this Easter. Please see the schedule above for Holy Week.
If you would like to participate in the Easter Vigil, registration is required.

Spring Workday
Join us for this deacon led opportunity to care for our church and grounds! There will be jobs suitable for everyone! Some of the items needing to be done:
Window cleaning
Replace Ceiling (carpenter needed)
Clean kids toys
Re-Mulch exterior beds. (Bring pitch forks and wheel barrows)
Provide spring flowers/plants to be planted
Remove weeds from plant beds

Nerf and Nachos
April 30
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Our 3rd annual Nerf and Nachos is Wed. April 30 5:00 -7:00pm @VHC. This is exactly what it sounds like...nerf games and nachos. This is for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade kids. Kids are encouraged to invite a friend from school or their neighborhood! Please register ahead of time so we can plan for dinner.

Nicaragua Interest Meeting
Interest Meeting: May 4 | 10:30 AM OR May 4 | 12:30 PM
Mission Trip Pending Date: March 2026
Join us for an interest meeting on May 4 to learn about an opportunity to go on mission with VHC in Nicaragua through Amigos for Christ. The current timeframe of the mission is March 2026 but these dates are pending. There will be an interesting meeting after each service on May 4 so we hope you'll plan to join us for the time that works best so you can learn more!

O.W.L.S. (Seniors) Mary Poppins
May 7 | 10AM
Seniors! This is your chance to see Mary Poppins! OWLS (older, wiser, loving, souls) are invited to ACA’s Community performance of Mary Poppins.
To carpool, meet at Valley Hope Church at 9:15 AM. Or meet in ACA lobby at 9:30 AM. Please RSVP to

The Season of Lent
The days are lengthening, the sunlight is getting longer, and Easter is on the horizon. During this time of preparation for a new season of feasting, there is a season of fasting and prayer, of repentance and sacrifice.
We have prepared a helpful guide as we walk through this season of repentance and reflection.

Volunteer for Children's Ministry

Vacation Bible School Save the Date!
Save the Date! VBS will be July 15-18! We will be in touch soon with ways that you can get involved to help make this happen!

Discover VHC
If you are interested in membership at VHC or would just like to learn more about the church, New Members Classes are for you! March 16 and March 23 12:30 PM will be two classes. You are not obligated to become a member if you attend the classes but you must attend both classes if you'd like to become a member. Please contact

The Practice
The Practice is a women's gathering to study what it looks like to follow Jesus as his apprentice. This semester we are focusing on the Sabbath. Childcare is provided for PreK - crawlers but we need you to register. Infants will need to stay with mothers. School aged children are welcome to play on the playground.

Community Meals
Mondays 5:00-6:30 PM
April 7, 14, 28
No Meal April 21
Together, cultivating communities that live out the life-changing hope of Jesus.
While we know that most people are no longer in desperate need of a hot meal, we know that we are made for community. Please join us as we continue to gather around a table on Monday nights to eat together and cultivate communities that live out the life-changing hope of Jesus.
If you have a calling to be a part of the Community Meal Team, then please reach out to
Community Meal Menu
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4/7/2025Chicken curry and rice, lentils, mixed greens, bread, and dessert by Mercy Chefs
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4/14/2025Chicken Carbonara, Broccoli, Salad, Bread, Dessert by Mercy Chefs
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4/21/2025NO MEAL bc of Easter Potluck on 4/20
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4/28/2025TBA by Mercy Chefs

Stronger Together
Let's help neighbors rebuild after Helene! Ask friends to sign-up for a project with you! Together we can help folks get back on their feet.
Follow the link below to sign up. New projects added regularly.
Together, cultivating communities that live out the life-changing hope of Jesus.

Kid's Club
Specific Wednesdays
Feb 5, Feb 19, March 19, April 2, April 23, May 7, May 21
6:00-8:00 PM
Kid's Club is back! Can't wait to see you there but registration is required!

Helene Relief and Recovery
Follow the link for all details of our Helene relief and recovery mission, how you can offer help, to make a donation and how you can request help.

Sermones en español
Siga el enlace los domingos a las 11 AM para ver una traducción en tiempo real del sermón. También puedes usar auriculares para escuchar esa traducción leída en español.

Sermon Captions
valleyhope.church/captions
Reminders

Don't Forget Your Stickers!
Don't Forget! Stickers are REQUIRED in order to pick up your children from Sunday School and other Children's Ministry events. This is for everyone's safety.

Current Small Item Donations Accepted
We are currently ONLY accepting the following donations of consumable goods:
- Hispanic food- white rice, masa
- Juice
- Shelf-safe milk
- Kids snacks
- Dish soap
- Trash bags (all sizes)
- NEW underwear
- Diapers- Size 5,6,7 diapers
- Baby Wipes
- Hygiene supplies- deodorant, shampoo, soap, body wash
- Mops
- Brooms
- Cookies and snacks
- Cleaning Sprays
- Dog and cat Food
- Applesauce pouches
If you'd like to donate any of these items, please contact

Set-up and Serve Community Meals
Help set-up and serve community meals!
Interested in donating prepared food or helping to prepare meals for 200-250 people? Please email

Women's Bible Study
Starting Jan 7
Tuesdays 1:00-2:30 PM
Valley Hope Church
Ladies, join us as we continue our study in Malachi. We will then begin a study about King David! King David: Trusting God for a Lifetime (Fisherman Bible Studyguide Series) Study is $5 but scholarships available. Please email

Connect with the O.W.L.S.
Are you an Older, Wiser, Loving Soul and want to be connected to others in this same stage of life at Valley Hope? O.W.L.S. are our seniors at VHC. You may be single, married, a grandparent, retiree, etc. Reach out to Carol Logan-Thompson at

VHC Building & Grounds Volunteers
Do you have volunteer time, specialized skills or equipment you would be willing to use for the benefit of the church? We believe God gives good gifts to his church in many ways and one of those ways is through His people.
Please fill out this form to let us know what skills and equipment you have and we'll contact you as opportunities arise (many of you have already filled this out in the past...no need to fill out again if you already have)

Need a Meal Train?
If you or someone you know is experiencing a life event and needs meals, our deacons can help get this organized!

Help VHC Stand with Isolated Families
Alongside Families is a Christ-centered, family-focused nonprofit that exists to connect isolated families in the Carolinas to local church communities that champion family preservation and physical, spiritual, and emotional thriving. Valley Hope is partnering with them as a church and would love for you to join us! Talk to

Upcoming Student Ministry Events

Men's Bible Study
For men at VHC looking to get more connected and connect to other men, we invite you to come to the Men's Study on Thursday mornings from 7-8. This group studies scriptures and prays together. We are looking to grow our community as we seek to know Jesus and each other. Reach out to Rich Gray at

Church Center
Introducing "Church Center", a new resource for our congregation.
This holds our calendar, sign-up sheets for volunteering, and a directory for VHC Members.
To download the app, download "Church Center" in your phone's App Store, and add "Valley Hope Church" as your church.
If you'd prefer to access it online instead of downloading the app, you can click the button below to head over there!