- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Resources For This Week
- Equipping Resources
- Volunteer Guide: Student Discipline in Middle School Ministry
- Volunteer Guide: Leading A Small Group Conversation With Middle Schoolers
- Volunteer Guide: How to Win as a Middle School Volunteer
- Upcoming Events
- Wednesday, April 8: Friend Night – Middle School Sky Venue Launch!
- Sunday, April 12: 5th Grade Parent Meeting
- Wednesday, April 15: Senior Night
- Friday, April 17: Staff Scavenger Hunt at Jordan Creek Mall
Middle School Wednesday Night Volunteer Information
Thank you for volunteering! Gather your information below.
Week of April 8, 2026 (Friend Night - Sky Venue Launch)
Week of March 25, 2026 (Choose Your Own Adventure Night)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Resources For This Week
- Volunteer Equipping Resources
- Volunteer Guide: Student Discipline in Middle School Ministry
- Volunteer Guide: Leading A Small Group Conversation With Middle Schoolers
- Volunteer Guide: How to Win as a Middle School Volunteer
- Upcoming Events
- Saturday, March 28: Love You Des Moines Family Day
- Wednesday, April 1: Middle School Open Gym & Movie Night
- Wednesday, April 8: Friend Night – Middle School Sky Venue Launch!
- Friday, April 17: Staff Scavenger Hunt at Jordan Creek Mall
Week of March 11, 2026 (Tournament Night)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Resources For This Week
- Volunteer Equipping Resources
- Volunteer Guide: Student Discipline in Middle School Ministry
- Volunteer Guide: Leading A Small Group Conversation With Middle Schoolers
- Volunteer Guide: How to Win as a Middle School Volunteer
- Upcoming Events
- Saturday, March 28: Love You Des Moines Family Day
- Friday, April 17: Staff Scavenger Hunt at Jordan Creek Mall
Week of March 4, 2026 (Heart To Heart Week 5)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Resources For This Week
- Volunteer Equipping Resources
- Volunteer Guide: How To Be An Awesome Leader During the “Heart to Heart” Series
- Volunteer Guide: Student Discipline in Middle School Ministry
- Volunteer Guide: Leading A Small Group Conversation With Middle Schoolers
- Volunteer Guide: How to Win as a Middle School Volunteer
- Upcoming Events
- Saturday, March 7: Super Saturday (fast food progressive dinner)
- Sunday, March 8: Make Room For One More (open to everyone)
- Saturday, March 28: Love You Des Moines Family Day
- Friday, April 17: Staff Scavenger Hunt at Jordan Creek Mall
Week of February 25, 2026 (Heart To Heart Week 4)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Resources For This Week
- Volunteer Equipping Resources
- Volunteer Guide: How To Be An Awesome Leader During the “Heart to Heart” Series
- Volunteer Guide: Student Discipline in Middle School Ministry
- Volunteer Guide: Leading A Small Group Conversation With Middle Schoolers
- How to Win as a Middle School Volunteer
- Upcoming Events
- Saturday, February 28: Sports Card & Pokemon Kids Trade Night (for kids 17 and under)
- Sunday, March 1: Make Room For One More (6th-12th grade students AND their parents)
- Saturday, March 7: Super Saturday (fast food progressive dinner)
- Saturday, March 28: Love You Des Moines Family Day
- Friday, April 17: Staff Scavenger Hunt at Jordan Creek Mall
Week of February 18, 2026 (Formal Night)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Resources For This Week
- Volunteer Equipping Resources
- Volunteer Guide: How To Be An Awesome Leader During the “Heart to Heart” Series
- Volunteer Guide: Student Discipline in Middle School Ministry
- Volunteer Guide: Leading A Small Group Conversation With Middle Schoolers
- How to Win as a Middle School Volunteer
- Upcoming Events
- Wednesday, February 18: Formal Night
- Saturday, March 7: Super Saturday (fast food progressive dinner)
- Saturday, March 28: Love You Des Moines Family Day
- Friday, April 17: Staff Scavenger Hunt at Jordan Creek Mall
Week of February 11, 2026 (Heart To Heart Week 2)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Resources For This Week
- Volunteer Equipping Resources
- Volunteer Guide: How To Be An Awesome Leader During the “Heart to Heart” Series
- Volunteer Guide: Student Discipline in Middle School Ministry
- Volunteer Guide: Leading A Small Group Conversation With Middle Schoolers
- How to Win as a Middle School Volunteer
- Upcoming Events
- February: Heart To Heart series on love, sex, dating, and relationships
- February: New Wednesday night format – grades in different rooms of the Valley Community Center
- Friday, February 13: Night To Shine volunteer opportunity
- Wednesday, February 18: Formal Night
- Saturday, March 7: Super Saturday (fast food progressive dinner)
- Saturday, March 28: Love You Des Moines Family Day
- Friday, April 17: Staff Scavenger Hunt at Jordan Creek Mall
Week of February 4, 2026 (Heart To Heart Week 1)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Resources
- Upcoming Events
- February: Heart To Heart series on love, sex, dating, and relationships
- February: New Wednesday night format – grades in different rooms of the Valley Community Center
- Friday, February 13: Night To Shine volunteer opportunity
- Wednesday, February 18: Formal Night
- Saturday, March 7: Super Saturday (fast food progressive dinner)
- Saturday, March 28: Love You Des Moines Family Day
- Friday, April 17: Staff Scavenger Hunt at Jordan Creek Mall
Week of January 28, 2026 (Armor of God Week 4)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Resources
- Upcoming Events
- January 28: Wednesday Night Volunteer Potluck, 5:30-6:15 at Valley Community Center Bridges Room (Taco bar)
- February: Heart To Heart series on love, sex, dating, and relationships
- February: New Wednesday night format – grades in different rooms of the Valley Community Center
- Friday, February 13: Night To Shine volunteer opportunity
- Wednesday, February 18: Formal Night
- Saturday, March 7: Super Saturday (fast food progressive dinner)
- Saturday, March 28: Love You Des Moines Family Day
- Friday, April 17: Staff Scavenger Hunt at Jordan Creek Mall
Week of January 21, 2026 (Armor of God Week 3)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Resources
- Upcoming Events
- January 23-25: Winter Blast Retreat
- January 28: Wednesday Night Volunteer Potluck, 5:30-6:15 at Valley Community Center Bridges Room
- February: Heart To Heart series on love, sex, dating, and relationships
- Friday, February 13: Night To Shine volunteer opportunity
- Saturday, March 7: Super Saturday (fast food progressive dinner)
- Saturday, March 28: Love You Des Moines Family Day
- Friday, April 17: Staff Scavenger Hunt at Jordan Creek Mall
Week of January 14, 2026 (Armor of God Week 2)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Resources
- Upcoming Events
- January 23-25: Winter Blast Retreat
- February: Heart To Heart series on love, sex, dating, and relationships
- Friday, February 13: Night To Shine
- Saturday, March 7: Super Saturday (fast food progressive dinner)
- Saturday, March 28: Love You Des Moines Family Day
- Friday, April 17: Staff Scavenger Hunt at Jordan Creek Mall
Week of January 7, 2026 (New Year's Night)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Resources
- Upcoming Events
- January 7: Wednesday Night Winter Kickoff
- January 23-25: Register for Winter Blast Retreat
- February: Heart To Heart series on love, sex, dating, and relationships
- Friday, February 13: Night To Shine
- Saturday, March 7: Super Saturday (fast food progressive dinner)
- Saturday, March 28: Love You Des Moines Family Day
- Friday, April 17: Staff Scavenger Hunt at Jordan Creek Mall
Week of December 10, 2025 (Ugly Sweater Christmas Party)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Resources
- Upcoming Events
- December 10: Ugly Sweater Party
- December 17: Talent Show
- December 24 & 31: Off for Christmas and New Year’s
- January 7: Wednesday Night Winter Kickoff
- January 23-25: Winter Blast Retreat
Week of December 3, 2025 (Summer Night)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Resources
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- Agenda
- Volunteer Guide: Leading A Small Group Conversation With Middle Schoolers
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- Upcoming Events
- December 3: Summer Night
- December 10: Ugly Sweater Party
- December 17: Talent Show
Week of November 19, 2025 (Turkey Night)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Resources
- Upcoming Events
- November 26: Off for Thanksgiving
- December 3: Summer Night
- December 10: Ugly Sweater Party
- December 17: Talent Show
Week of November 12, 2025 (Pajama Night)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Resources
- Upcoming Events
- November 19: Toilet Night
- November 26: Off for Thanksgiving
- December 17: Talent Show
Week of November 5, 2025 (Hype Night)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Resources
- Upcoming Events
Week of October 29, 2025 (Open Gym & Movie Night)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- NEW Resource: Leading A Small Group Conversation With Middle Schoolers
- Upcoming Events
Week of October 22, 2025 (Great Pumpkin Party)
- Upcoming Events
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- October 15: Volunteer Potluck at 5:30 pm at Valley Community Center
- October 19-22: Great Pumpkin Party
- Link for adults to serve at GPP
- Link for 6th-12th graders to serve at GPP
- October 29: Open Gym & Movie Night
- November 7: Blitz All-Nighter
Week of October 15, 2025 (The VCC Max Out)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Other Resources
- Upcoming Events
- October 15: Volunteer Potluck at 5:30 pm at Valley Community Center
- October 19-22: Great Pumpkin Party
- Link for adults to serve at GPP
- Link for 6th-12th graders to serve at GPP
- October 29: Open Gym & Movie Night
- November 7: Blitz All-Nighter
Week of October 8, 2025 (Knight Night)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Other Resources
- Upcoming Events
- October 12: Launch of 8th Grade Quest Course (Sunday evenings)
- October 19-22: Great Pumpkin Party
- Link for adults to serve at GPP
- Link for 6th-12th graders to serve at GPP
- October 29: Open Gym & Movie Night
- November 7: Blitz All-Nighter
Week of October 1, 2025 (Western Night)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Other Resources
- Upcoming Events
- October 12: Launch of 8th Grade Quest Course (Sunday evenings)
- October 19-22: Great Pumpkin Party (this link is for adults to volunteer; students have a separate sign-up that can be found on the Church Events page)
- October 29: Open Gym & Movie Night
- November 7: Blitz All-Nighter
Week of September 24, 2025 (Future Night)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Other Resources
- Upcoming Events
- October 12: Launch of 8th Grade Quest Course (Sunday evenings)
- October 19-22: Great Pumpkin Party
- October 29: Open Gym & Movie Night
- November 7: Blitz All-Nighter
Week of September 17, 2025 (Construction Night)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Other Resources
- Upcoming Events
- September 19-21: Fall Retreat at Hidden Acres
- October 19-22: Great Pumpkin Party
- November 7: Blitz All-Nighter
Week of September 10, 2025 (Cake Night)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Other Resources
- Upcoming Events
- September 19-21: Fall Retreat at Hidden Acres
Week of April 30, 2025 (Last Night Party - Your Night)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Other Resources
- Upcoming Events
- April 30: Last Night Party (final night with students)
- May 4: NEW DATE for 5th Grade Parent Meeting
- May 7: Volunteer Dinner for you and your family!
Week of April 23, 2025 (Pet Night)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Other Resources
- Upcoming Events
- April 30: Last Night Party (final night with students)
- May 4: NEW DATE for 5th Grade Parent Meeting
- May 7: Volunteer Dinner for you and your family!
Week of April 9, 2025 (Senior Night)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Other Resources
- Agenda
- Small Group Questions
- How To Win As A Middle School Volunteer (PDF)
- Impact Questions (to help you gauge where kids are at spiritually)
- Upcoming Events
- Saturday, April 12, 5:00-9:30pm: Slipper Formal (Fun connecting event, dress in formalwear, wear slippers, dinner in Jordan Creek Mall Food Court, photo scavenger hunt) Please RSVP for this event!
- Sunday, April 13: Baptism Sunday
- April 16: Open Gym & Movie Night
- April 23: Pet Night
- April 30: Last Night Party (final night with students)
- May 4: NEW DATE for 5th Grade Parent Meeting
- May 7: Volunteer Dinner for you and your family!
Week of April 2, 2025 (Car Night)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Other Resources
- Agenda
- Small Group Questions
- How To Win As A Middle School Volunteer (PDF)
- Impact Questions (to help you gauge where kids are at spiritually)
- Upcoming Events
- Sunday, April 6: 5th Grade Parent Meeting, 11:00 am
- April 9: Senior Night
- Saturday, April 12, 5:00-9:30pm: Slipper Formal (Fun connecting event, dress in formalwear, wear slippers, dinner in Jordan Creek Mall Food Court, photo scavenger hunt) Please RSVP for this event!
- Sunday, April 13: Baptism Sunday
- April 16: Open Gym & Movie Night
- April 23: Pet Night
- April 30: Last Night Party (final night with students)
- May 7: Volunteer Dinner for you and your family!
Week of March 26, 2025 (Superhero Night)
- Announcements (Pick the one format that suits you best)
- Other Resources
- Agenda
- Small Group Questions
- How To Win As A Middle School Volunteer (PDF)
- Impact Questions (to help you gauge where kids are at spiritually)
- Upcoming Events
- Wednesday, April 2: Car Night
- Sunday, April 6: 5th Grade Parent Meeting, 11:00 am
- Saturday, April 12, 5:00-9:30pm: Slipper Formal (Fun connecting event, dress in formalwear, wear slippers, dinner in Jordan Creek Mall Food Court, photo scavenger hunt)
- Sunday, April 13: Baptism Sunday
