APRIL
2016

ISSUE
No. 4

Thrive...in a Minute
BLOOM SPRING TEA - MAY 7, 2016

BLOOM - Spring Tea
May 7, 2016
10am - Noon
Valley Church Auditorium
 

Special Guest Speaker: Kim Welge 



And...
For our Young Tea Guests (Ages 4 -12):
 
Puppeteer and Ventriloquist, Lisa Laird
 
An event for mothers, daughters, sisters and friends of ALL ages and stages. Enjoy a morning filled with music, laughter, conversation, tasty tea treats and Tea! Then, while the women enjoy our speaker, Kim Welge, Children 4-12 years of age will be invited to the Chapel for a special program with Puppeteer/Ventriloquist, Lisa Laird.
 
Tickets: $10 per person
 
Tickets are ON SALE NOW!  Space is limited, get your ticket TODAY!
To purchase tickets: Click Here or stop by the Women's Ministry Display in the Atrium this Sunday!
 
Questions? Please contact Diana White 515-226-9973 or [email protected]

THRIVE SUMMER BIBLE STUDY
The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer 
All day, every day, an invisible war rages around you - unseen, unheard, yet felt throughout every aspect of your life. A devoted, devilish enemy seeks to wreak havoc on everything that matters to you: your heart, your mind, your marriage, your children, your relationships, your resilience, your dreams, your destiny. But his battle plan depends on catching you unaware and unarmed. If you're tired of being pushed around and caught with your guard down, this study is for you.

The Enemy always fails miserably when he meets a woman dressed for the occasion. The Armor of God, more than merely a biblical description of the believer's inventory, is an action plan for putting it on and developing a personalized strategy to secure victory. (7 Sessions)

 
 

Registration and Information including days, times and study locations will be available starting May 1st.  Thrive Summer Bible Study will begin June 15 & 16 and end in late July/early August. Hope you will be Thriving in the Word with us this summer!
PROJECT IMPACT - APRIL, 2016
Project: Impact is just one of the ways you can help Valley Community Center as we are "Doing good for the community...with the community." Each month, you have an opportunity to donate items that are then collected and distributed to local agencies - everything from food, diapers, blankets, coats, shoes, and more!
April: Paper Product Drive
Many organizations working directly with those in need have very limited financial resources. Paper products prove to be a blessing for them! During the month of April, we're collecting items for their daily needs:
   * copy/printer paper
   * toilet paper
   * paper plates
   * towels
   * napkins
DROP OFF YOUR DONATIONS AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES AND LOCATIONS: 
MONDAY - FRIDAY AT THE VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER 
SATURDAY FROM 5:30-7 PM AT VALLEY CHURCH (4343 FULLER RD.) 
SUNDAY FROM 8 AM - 12:30 PM AT VALLEY CHURCH (4343 FULLER RD.)

WHAT'S ON YOUR RADAR?
Saturday at 5:30 pm
Sunday at 8:15, 9:30, and 11 am in the Auditorium
Our main contemporary worship service with a full live band and teaching.

Traditions Sunday AT 9:30 am in the Chapel
For those who prefer a more traditional style of worship.  Music is lead by a grand piano with a mix of classic hymns and worship choruses. The message from the main auditorium is shown via the big screen.
VALLEY MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) NEEDS YOUR HELP!
MOPS
MOPS needs YOUR help!  We are  busy planning for the 2016/17 MOPS year (Sept.-May.)  In order to accommodate our GROWING MOPS program, we are needing to hire more staff for our MOPPETS program.  MOPPETS is a wonderful program for children, age 0-6 years.  This program meets during the MOPS meetings and allows attending moms to receive the full benefits of MOPS  knowing their child(ren) are being cared for in a safe, nurturing and fun way.  We are ending the 2015/2016 MOPS year with 20 moms on our MOPS WAIT LIST.  We are praying and asking the Women of Valley to answer the call and fill this incredible need so that any mom wanting to attend our MOPS program in 2016/2017 will be able to do so. MOPS meets twice per month on Friday mornings.   Please contact Debi Lydic or Deb Marley today to find out how you can bless moms and children in our community.  These are paid positions.

Find out more about Valley MOPS at http://www.valley-church.com/mops  or email us at [email protected]