- 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
Middle School Wednesday Night Volunteer Information
Thank you for volunteering! Gather your information below.
Week of February 11, 2026 (Heart To Heart Week 2)
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
