Middle School Ministry

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October 21-23
Valley Church/Valley Community Center

Great Pumpkin Party

  • 6-8 PM
  • Free dinner served starting at 5:15, check in by 5:45

The Great Pumpkin Party is a big all-church party and the entire community is invited! Middle school students can sign up to help run carnival games on the lower level of the church building. Students can serve on one, two, or all three nights!

Student sign-up for Great Pumpkin Party
Friday, November 1
Valley Church

Blitz All-Nighter

  • $50 by October 20, $60 by October 27
  • RSVP by October 27
  • Drop off at Valley Church at 8 pm on Friday
  • Pick up at Valley Church at 8 am on Saturday

This is THE middle school event of the year for students in Iowa! We will start the event with a rally featuring a guest speaker, a band, and a pizza feast. After that we will spend all night at places like Sky Zone, Metro Ice, and Air Lanes. Invite friends and classmates who don’t normally go to church. Blitz will be an unforgettable night packed with fun!

Click here to fill out the Metro Ice waiver.
Click here to fill out the Sky Zone waiver.

Register for Blitz
Wednesday, November 13
Valley Church Chapel

Parent Seminar: Parenting In A Tech-Savvy World

  • 6:30-8:00pm
  • No RSVP required; just show up!
  • For parents only

All parents can come and learn from Brandon Early, a Valley Church Pastor and nationally-recognized expert on youth and technology. You’re encouraged to invite a friend or neighbor to join you!

Sunday, November 3
Valley Community Center Gym

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Folding

  • 9:30-10:45am
  • Valley Community Center Gym
  • No RSVP required; just show up

Middle schoolers will fold Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes during our Sunday morning program!

Friday, December 6-Saturday, December 7
Valley Church

8th Grade Minneapolis Trip

  • Cost: $70
  • RSVP by December 1
  • Drop off at Valley Church at 5 pm on Friday
  • Pick up at Valley Church around 10:00 pm on Saturday
  • Bring a sack supper on Friday

Bring overnight stuff because we will spend Friday night sleeping at a church in the Twin Cities! On Saturday we will have fun exploring the Twin Cities. Space is limited to 25 students so get signed up before spots fill. Parents can check the Facebook page for travel updates on Saturday night.

Register for 8th grade minneapolis trip
Wednesday, December 11
Valley Community Center

Ugly Sweater Party

  • 6:30-8pm
  • Valley Community Center
  • No RSVP; just show up!
  • Eat dinner before you come

We are having a Christmas party that will include dessert, games, and Christmas songs. Students are encouraged but not required to wear an ugly Christmas sweater.

Registration and info for other fall events coming soon!