DURING ALL WORSHIP GATHERINGS
God has been so faithful to Valley Church over the years—and we want to celebrate all that he has done! Join us for special worship gatherings on March 9 to honor where we’ve been and look ahead to where we’re going.
CELEBRATE 35 YEARS WITH VALLEY CHURCH
CELEBRATE 35 YEARS WITH VALLEY CHURCH
SUNDAY, MARCH 9
COME SEE WHAT GOD HAS BEEN DOING AT VALLEY
Exciting things are ahead for our Valley Church family as we continue our MAKE ROOM expansion initiative—a bold step of faith to prepare our campus for greater ministry impact now and for generations to come.
Join us as we embark on this journey of vision, prayer, generosity, and trust in what God has planned for our future.
Vision Overview Document
MINISTRY UPDATES
We’re Making Room for the Family to Grow!
We’re excited to announce that construction began on the lower level of the church in August 2024 as we renovate and renew our space for God to move, to be the family, and to grow the family! During this season of expansion, children and student ministries will relocate to new, fun, and safe environments where we will continue to provide the same Biblical lessons and help kids build connections with one another.
Starting Sunday, August 4, Hand-in-Hand special needs ministry will be located by the corner cafe on the east side of the upper level of Valley Church. Children’s, middle school, and high school ministries will be in the following locations:
8:15 am
9:30 am
11 am
Nursery, 0–3
Church (upper level)
4, 5, Kindergarten
Valley Community Center
1st–5th Grade
Valley Community Center (gym)
Nursery, 0–3
Church (upper level)
4, 5, Kindergarten
Valley Community Center (gym)
1st–5th Grade
Valley Community Center (gym)
6th–8th Grade
Jordan Creek Elementary (East Entrance, Gym)
9th–12th Grade
Jordan Creek Elementary (East Entrance, Cafeteria)
Nursery, 0–3
Church (upper level)
4, 5, Kindergarten
Valley Community Center (gym)
1st–5th Grade
Valley Community Center (gym)
8:15 am
Nursery, 0–3
Church (upper level)
4, 5, Kindergarten
Church (upper level)
1st–5th Grade
Valley Community Center (gym)
9:30 am
Nursery, 0–3
Church (upper level)
4, 5, Kindergarten
Valley Community Center (gym)
1st–5th Grade
Valley Community Center (gym)
6th–8th Grade
Jordan Creek Elementary (East Entrance, Gym)
9th–12th Grade
Jordan Creek Elementary (East Entrance, Cafeteria)
11:00 am
Nursery, 0–3
Church (upper level)
4, 5, Kindergarten
Valley Community Center (gym)
1st–5th Grade
Valley Community Center (gym)
MAP
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Where do I drop off my child?
Nursery: Infants through 3-year-olds will all be in the upper-level nursery rooms of the church for all three worship gatherings (8:15, 9:30, 11:00).
4, 5, Kindergarten: At 8:15, our 4-year-old, 5-year-old, and Kindergarten students will be in the upper-level nursery of the church. At 9:30 and 11 they will be in the event hall (gym) of the Valley Community Center.
1st-5th Grade: Our 1st-5th grade students will meet at the Valley Community Center in the event hall (gym) for all three worship gatherings (8:15, 9:30, and 11).
Where do I check my child in?
At the church: Check-in stations are near the nursery counter, which is to the left when you enter the main doors.
At the Valley Community Center: Check-in stations will be at the main entry of the Valley Community Center right outside of the event hall (gym).
Where do I park to drop my child off at the Valley Community Center?
You can park at the Valley Community Center to bring your child in for drop-off, or if the weather is nice, you can park at the church and use the crosswalk to get to the Valley Community Center.
How do I pick up my child at the Valley Community Center?
Enter the event hall, find your child with others in his/her age group, and show the matching parent code that came with your check-in tag to the staff/volunteers as you exit the event hall.
What safety measures are in place for children at the Valley Community Center?
We have an off-duty police officer who spends time between both Valley Church and the Valley Community Center on Sunday mornings. Our volunteers also create a fun and safe environment for the children.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY
Where do I drop off my child?
6th-8th grade students should enter Jordan Creek Elementary at the east side of the school building, which is closest to Valley Southwoods.
Can my child just walk over to the elementary school from the church building or Valley Community Center?
Yes, students can walk on their own.
Do I need to come in with my child?
Parents may accompany their child into the building but it is not required.
Where is check-in?
We will have a check-in station set up near the Jordan Creek Elementary gym entrance. Every student will check in and get a printed name tag to wear for the morning.
Where do I park for dropping off my child at Jordan Creek Elementary?
There is parking on the east side of the school building.
How do I pick up my child?
You and your child can decide what’s best for your family. You have a few options:
- You come in and meet your child in the gym
- You wait outside in the car in the parking lot and your child can meet you there
- Your child can walk to a designated location at Valley Church or the Valley Community Center to meet you.
If my child walks back to the church building or Valley Community Center from Jordan Creek Elementary, what safety measures are in place?
Students will be able to walk as a group back to their desired location after our program is done. They will be instructed to use the sidewalk and avoid cutting through the church parking lot. Anyone who needs to cross the street to the Valley Community Center should use the crosswalk near the church entrance.
HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY
Where do I drop off my teen? What if my teen drives?
9th-12th grade students should enter Jordan Creek Elementary at the east side of the school building, which is closest to Valley Southwoods.
If your teen drives themselves, they should park in the East Valley Church lot closest to the school.
Can my teen just walk over to the elementary school from the church building?
Yes, students can walk on their own.
Is there a check-in process for teens?
We will check students in on our own once they enter the cafeteria. Students do not need to worry about this process, just show up!
Where do I park when dropping off my child at Jordan Creek Elementary?
There is parking on the east side of the school building.
How do I pick up my child?
To keep tabs on all students given the mobile nature of teens, we will walk as a group to the church building and will be in the atrium by 10:45 am. No need to pick students up at the school!
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Where do I drop off my child?
Nursery: Infants through 3-year-olds will all be in the upper-level nursery rooms of the church for all three worship gatherings (8:15, 9:30, 11).
4, 5, Kindergarten: At 8:15, our 4-year-old, 5-year-old, and Kindergarten students will be in the upper-level nursery of the church. At 9:30 and 11 they will be in the event hall (gym) of the Valley Community Center.
1st-5th Grade: Our 1st-5th grade students will meet at the Valley Community Center in the event hall (gym) for all three worship gatherings (8:15, 9:30, and 11).
Where do I check my child in?
At the church: Check-in stations are near the nursery counter, which is to the left when you enter the main doors.
At the Valley Community Center: Check-in stations will be at the main entry of the Valley Community Center right outside of the event hall (gym).
Where do I park to drop my child off at the Valley Community Center?
You can park at the Valley Community Center to bring your child in for drop-off, or if the weather is nice, you can park at the church and use the crosswalk to get to the Valley Community Center.
How do I pick up my child at the Valley Community Center?
Enter the event hall, find your child with others in his/her age group, and show the matching parent code that came with your check-in tag to the staff/volunteers as you exit the event hall.
What safety measures are in place for children at the Valley Community Center?
We have an off-duty police officer who spends time between both Valley Church and the Valley Community Center on Sunday mornings. Our volunteers also create a fun and safe environment for the children.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY
Where do I drop off my child?
6th-8th grade students should enter Jordan Creek Elementary at the east side of the school building, which is closest to Valley Southwoods.
Can my child just walk over to the elementary school from the church building or Valley Community Center?
Yes, students can walk on their own.
Do I need to come in with my child?
Parents may accompany their child into the building but it is not required.
Where is check-in?
We will have a check-in station set up near the Jordan Creek Elementary gym entrance. Every student will check in and get a printed name tag to wear for the morning.
Where do I park for dropping off my child at Jordan Creek Elementary?
There is parking on the east side of the school building.
How do I pick up my child?
You and your child can decide what’s best for your family. You have a few options:
- You come in and meet your child in the gym
- You wait outside in the car in the parking lot and your child can meet you there
- Your child can walk to a designated location at Valley Church or the Valley Community Center to meet you.
If my child walks back to the church building or Valley Community Center from Jordan Creek Elementary, what safety measures are in place?
Students will be able to walk as a group back to their desired location after our program is done. They will be instructed to use the sidewalk and avoid cutting through the church parking lot. Anyone who needs to cross the street to the Valley Community Center should use the crosswalk near the church entrance.
HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY
Where do I drop off my teen? What if my teen drives?
9th-12th grade students should enter Jordan Creek Elementary at the east side of the school building, which is closest to Valley Southwoods.
If your teen drives themselves, they should park in the East Valley Church lot closest to the school.
Can my teen just walk over to the elementary school from the church building?
Yes, students can walk on their own.
Is there a check-in process for teens?
We will check students in on our own once they enter the cafeteria. Students do not need to worry about this process, just show up!
Where do I park when dropping off my child at Jordan Creek Elementary?
There is parking on the east side of the school building.
How do I pick up my child?
To keep tabs on all students given the mobile nature of teens, we will walk as a group to the church building and will be in the atrium by 10:45 am. No need to pick students up at the school!
Our Guest Experience team is happy to answer any further questions that you may have. For support or additional information, feel free to visit us at our temporary office location, 1801 Industrial Cir, West Des Moines, IA 50265, or call 515.226.9973. Thank you for helping us Make Room for God to move, to be family, and to grow the family!
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