11/8/2022
Hello Valley Youth and Families!
God is so good, and it's been amazing to watch Him work in our youth this fall. I'm so thankful for all of you and for your eagerness to engage with our church community as we grow in faith and fellowship together. Let's keep it going!
Here's some dates for your family calendar as we approach the hectic November and December season:
AND LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP TOMORROW! - Last week in our Fall Jesus Study, we read about a Man who had demonstrated the power to heal diseases and control the weather DYING an unjust criminal's death on a cross. What on earth will He do next?
What does that say about God? And what does that say about us?
God bless you all! See y'all tomorrow!
Becky, Jason, and Christina
Hello Valley Youth and Families!
God is so good, and it's been amazing to watch Him work in our youth this fall. I'm so thankful for all of you and for your eagerness to engage with our church community as we grow in faith and fellowship together. Let's keep it going!
Here's some dates for your family calendar as we approach the hectic November and December season:
- November 19 - Youth Serve Event at FMSC. Dinner at the church at 5:30 and then we'll carpool over to FMSC. Cost for dinner is $5. If you're unable to join us for dinner but would still like to serve with us, you can meet us at FMSC in Eagan at 7 PM. Please RSVP here either way so we know how many spaces to sign up for at FMSC: : https://valleyccmn.breezechms.com/form/fmsc
- Sermon Chats - Thank you to all who have participated in our Sunday Sermon Chats! Our conversations have been such an encouragement. Thank you all, also, for the grace you've shown with this experiment as Becky has learned a LOT about what teenagers do and do not eat on a Sunday afternoon! :) Pastor Brad is wrapping up his sermon series on Daniel this week, so this week will also be our last Sermon Chat lunch for this fall. Even if you've never joined the group, we can still wrap up the sermon series together with some closing thoughts. No need to bring any money, no prior experience needed. Let's celebrate our time together this week with some PIZZA! See you there!
After this week, Sermon Chats will take a break during the holiday season to give families time to celebrate and be together. Enjoy delightfully busy weekends of the Thanksgiving and Advent season! - Save the Date - Dec 11 Valley's Church-Wide Christmas Party
- Save the Date - Dec 17 Valley Youth Christmas Party! More details to follow
AND LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP TOMORROW! - Last week in our Fall Jesus Study, we read about a Man who had demonstrated the power to heal diseases and control the weather DYING an unjust criminal's death on a cross. What on earth will He do next?
What does that say about God? And what does that say about us?
God bless you all! See y'all tomorrow!
Becky, Jason, and Christina
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11/1/2022
Hello, Valley Youth and Families!
Can you believe the beautiful weather we're having! It's hard to believe it's the first week in November. It's been such a great fall!
Thanks to everyone who helped serve at Mary's Place. You all bring the fun wherever you go; thanks for shining that Light for kids last week!
Here's what's coming up soon in Valley Youth:
What does that tell us about God? And what does that tell us about us?
God bless you! See you soon!
Jason, Christina, and Becky
Hello, Valley Youth and Families!
Can you believe the beautiful weather we're having! It's hard to believe it's the first week in November. It's been such a great fall!
Thanks to everyone who helped serve at Mary's Place. You all bring the fun wherever you go; thanks for shining that Light for kids last week!
Here's what's coming up soon in Valley Youth:
- We've got two more weeks of Sermon Chats. I've really enjoyed this sermon series, and the conversations with the youth over lunch have been so rich. Join us in Southside A after the service for lunch and deep conversation with friends about this series in the Book of Daniel.
- Our Youth Serve Event at Feed My Starving Children in Eagan will be Saturday, Nov 19 from 5:30 - 8:45 PM. We'll meet at VCC at 5:30 for pizza dinner and then carpool over to FMSC. Families can pick up students at FMSC at 8:45. Cost is $5 for dinner. If you can't join us for dinner, you can still join at FMSC at 7 PM. Please RSVP either way so we know how many spots to reserve at FMSC: https://valleyccmn.breezechms.com/form/fmsc
What does that tell us about God? And what does that tell us about us?
God bless you! See you soon!
Jason, Christina, and Becky
10/25/2022
Hello, Valley Youth, Families and Volunteers!
The words of the Apostle Paul are ringing in my ears today when I think about Valley Youth: “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart …” (from Philippians 1)
Thinking about the fun we’re having, the prayers we’re praying, the thoughts we’re discussing, the Bible we’re studying, and the God we’re serving … I honestly just can’t stop smiling, y’all! Good things are happening in Valley Youth! We’re so thankful for all of you!
Thank you for your eagerness to love and serve and learn and be a part of a group that is growing in faith and fellowship together.
Upcoming Events:
Sermon chats will continue through Nov 13, and there’s always room for more friends to chat. Please join us any Sunday during this sermon series after the service for lunch and chats.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the lunch fund for these chats. As always, don’t let the cost stop you from joining, but if you’re planning on joining and would rather pay for lunch online, this link is an easy way to do that: https://valleyccmn.breezechms.com/form/b0fd1e
Service Opportunity: Halloween Party for Families in Transitional Housing
Thursday, Oct 27th 6:00 – 7:30pm at Mary’s Place in Minneapolis. Meet at VCC at 5:00 and carpool to the party. Games and candy will be already at Mary’s place, all we need is YOU to arrive smiling, dressed in a fun costume, and ready to host an awesome party for kids! We’ll be back at VCC around 8:15 for parents’ pick-up. RSVP at youth@valleycc.org
November Youth Serve Event – Feed My Starving Children
Saturday, Nov 19, 5:30 – 8:45 PM. Meet at VCC at 5:30 for dinner, and then we’ll carpool over to FMSC. Cost is $5 for dinner. If you’re unable to join us for dinner but would still like to serve with us, you can meet us at FMSC in Eagan at 7 PM. Please RSVP here either way so we know how many spaces to sign-up for at FMSC https://valleyccmn.breezechms.com/form/fmsc
And speaking of service… for those who packed Blessing Bags at the Lock-In, thank you! Have you found an opportunity to bless a neighbor in need yet? We’d love to hear stories of how God uses these gifts!
Hope to see you all at Youth Group tomorrow! We’ll continue our Jesus Study. What did Jesus say He came to do?
You can ask your student: What does that say about God? And what does that say about us?
God bless you! See you soon!
Jason, Becky, and Christina
Hello, Valley Youth, Families and Volunteers!
The words of the Apostle Paul are ringing in my ears today when I think about Valley Youth: “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart …” (from Philippians 1)
Thinking about the fun we’re having, the prayers we’re praying, the thoughts we’re discussing, the Bible we’re studying, and the God we’re serving … I honestly just can’t stop smiling, y’all! Good things are happening in Valley Youth! We’re so thankful for all of you!
Thank you for your eagerness to love and serve and learn and be a part of a group that is growing in faith and fellowship together.
Upcoming Events:
Sermon chats will continue through Nov 13, and there’s always room for more friends to chat. Please join us any Sunday during this sermon series after the service for lunch and chats.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the lunch fund for these chats. As always, don’t let the cost stop you from joining, but if you’re planning on joining and would rather pay for lunch online, this link is an easy way to do that: https://valleyccmn.breezechms.com/form/b0fd1e
Service Opportunity: Halloween Party for Families in Transitional Housing
Thursday, Oct 27th 6:00 – 7:30pm at Mary’s Place in Minneapolis. Meet at VCC at 5:00 and carpool to the party. Games and candy will be already at Mary’s place, all we need is YOU to arrive smiling, dressed in a fun costume, and ready to host an awesome party for kids! We’ll be back at VCC around 8:15 for parents’ pick-up. RSVP at youth@valleycc.org
November Youth Serve Event – Feed My Starving Children
Saturday, Nov 19, 5:30 – 8:45 PM. Meet at VCC at 5:30 for dinner, and then we’ll carpool over to FMSC. Cost is $5 for dinner. If you’re unable to join us for dinner but would still like to serve with us, you can meet us at FMSC in Eagan at 7 PM. Please RSVP here either way so we know how many spaces to sign-up for at FMSC https://valleyccmn.breezechms.com/form/fmsc
And speaking of service… for those who packed Blessing Bags at the Lock-In, thank you! Have you found an opportunity to bless a neighbor in need yet? We’d love to hear stories of how God uses these gifts!
Hope to see you all at Youth Group tomorrow! We’ll continue our Jesus Study. What did Jesus say He came to do?
You can ask your student: What does that say about God? And what does that say about us?
God bless you! See you soon!
Jason, Becky, and Christina
10/18/2022
Hello, Valley Youth and Families,
It’s going to be a great week in Youth at Valley! Wednesday night Youth Group and Friday night LOCK-IN! So excited to hang out with you all and grow in faith and friendship.
Upcoming Events:
Sermon chats will continue through Nov 13, and there’s always room for more friends to chat. Please join us any Sunday during this sermon series after the service for lunch and chats.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the lunch fund for these chats. As always, don’t let the cost stop you from joining, but if you’re planning on joining and would rather pay for lunch online, this link is an easy way to do that: https://valleyccmn.breezechms.com/form/b0fd1e
LOCK-IN!
1) We’ve got a good list of Valley Youth excited about this fun event, and we’re excited to see our students extending the invitation to friends! This link can be used for VCC families to complete their registration, and it can also be shared with friends: https://valleyccmn.breezechms.com/form/8eebee
2) Does your family have a favorite game night game? (or karaoke machine? ) Bring it! We’ll have time set aside to play.
3) We’re planning an outreach/prayer component for our time together during this event. Keep an eye out for more information regarding “blessing bags” that students will pack, pray over, and bring home to bless a neighbor in need. To sign up to contribute items to the blessing bags, click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4eaca629a2fa7-youth
4) Parents, want to join the fun? You’re more than welcome to stay all night, but you wouldn’t have to. Could you stay for awhile in the evening, have some fun, and then head home to bed? Or come in early and help with breakfast? Let us know at youth@valleycc.org if you can help us out.
Service Opportunity: Halloween Party for Families in Transitional Housing
Thursday, Oct 27th 6:00 – 7:30pm at Mary’s Place in Minneapolis. Meet at VCC at 5:00 and carpool to the party. Games and candy will be already at Mary’s place, all we need is YOU to arrive smiling, dressed in a fun costume, and ready to host an awesome party for kids! RSVP at youth@valleycc.org
November Youth Serve Event – Feed My Starving Children
Saturday, Nov 19, 5:30 – 8:45 PM. Meet at VCC at 5:30 for dinner, and then we’ll carpool over to FMSC. Cost is $5 for dinner. If you’re unable to join us for dinner but would still like to serve with us, you can meet us at FMSC in Eagan at 7 PM. Please RSVP here either way so we know how many spaces to sign-up for at FMSC https://valleyccmn.breezechms.com/form/fmsc
We’ll continue our Fall Jesus Study tomorrow night. At this point in the narrative of the Gospels, Jesus has healed many, but what’s going to happen when he’s in a boat in a storm? We’ll look at the idea of FAITH in Jesus – is he trustworthy?
You can ask your student: What does that say about God? And what does that say about us?
God bless you! See you soon!
Jason, Becky, and Christina
Hello, Valley Youth and Families,
It’s going to be a great week in Youth at Valley! Wednesday night Youth Group and Friday night LOCK-IN! So excited to hang out with you all and grow in faith and friendship.
Upcoming Events:
Sermon chats will continue through Nov 13, and there’s always room for more friends to chat. Please join us any Sunday during this sermon series after the service for lunch and chats.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the lunch fund for these chats. As always, don’t let the cost stop you from joining, but if you’re planning on joining and would rather pay for lunch online, this link is an easy way to do that: https://valleyccmn.breezechms.com/form/b0fd1e
LOCK-IN!
1) We’ve got a good list of Valley Youth excited about this fun event, and we’re excited to see our students extending the invitation to friends! This link can be used for VCC families to complete their registration, and it can also be shared with friends: https://valleyccmn.breezechms.com/form/8eebee
2) Does your family have a favorite game night game? (or karaoke machine? ) Bring it! We’ll have time set aside to play.
3) We’re planning an outreach/prayer component for our time together during this event. Keep an eye out for more information regarding “blessing bags” that students will pack, pray over, and bring home to bless a neighbor in need. To sign up to contribute items to the blessing bags, click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4eaca629a2fa7-youth
4) Parents, want to join the fun? You’re more than welcome to stay all night, but you wouldn’t have to. Could you stay for awhile in the evening, have some fun, and then head home to bed? Or come in early and help with breakfast? Let us know at youth@valleycc.org if you can help us out.
Service Opportunity: Halloween Party for Families in Transitional Housing
Thursday, Oct 27th 6:00 – 7:30pm at Mary’s Place in Minneapolis. Meet at VCC at 5:00 and carpool to the party. Games and candy will be already at Mary’s place, all we need is YOU to arrive smiling, dressed in a fun costume, and ready to host an awesome party for kids! RSVP at youth@valleycc.org
November Youth Serve Event – Feed My Starving Children
Saturday, Nov 19, 5:30 – 8:45 PM. Meet at VCC at 5:30 for dinner, and then we’ll carpool over to FMSC. Cost is $5 for dinner. If you’re unable to join us for dinner but would still like to serve with us, you can meet us at FMSC in Eagan at 7 PM. Please RSVP here either way so we know how many spaces to sign-up for at FMSC https://valleyccmn.breezechms.com/form/fmsc
We’ll continue our Fall Jesus Study tomorrow night. At this point in the narrative of the Gospels, Jesus has healed many, but what’s going to happen when he’s in a boat in a storm? We’ll look at the idea of FAITH in Jesus – is he trustworthy?
You can ask your student: What does that say about God? And what does that say about us?
God bless you! See you soon!
Jason, Becky, and Christina
10/11/2022
Hello, Valley Youth and Families,
Loving this beautiful fall that the Lord has given us! And getting to spend time growing in faith and fellowship with your students has been such a blessed part of this beautiful fall.
Check out what's coming in the next few weeks!
Upcoming Events:
Sermon chats is off to a great start, and there’s always room for more friends to chat. Please join us any Sunday during this sermon series after the service for lunch and chats. And, don’t let the cost stop you from joining, but if you’re planning on joining and would rather pay for lunch online, this link is an easy way to do that: https://valleyccmn.breezechms.com/form/b0fd1e
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the lunch fund for these chats. Let’s continue learning and growing together!
LOCK-IN!
1) We’ve got a good list of Valley Youth excited about this fun event, and we’d like to extend the invitation to friends! This link can be used for VCC families to complete their registration, and it can also be shared with friends: https://valleyccmn.breezechms.com/form/8eebee
2) Does your family have a favorite game night game? (or karaoke machine? ) Bring it! We’ll have time set aside to play.
3) We’re planning an outreach/prayer component for our time together during this event. Keep an eye out for more information regarding “blessing bags” that students will pack, pray over, and bring home to bless a neighbor in need.
4) Parents, want to join the fun? We’re in need of a couple more adults to keep everyone safe. You’re more than welcome to stay all night, but you wouldn’t have to. Could you stay for awhile in the evening and then head home to bed? Or come in early and help with breakfast? Let us know HERE if you can help us out.
Service Opportunity: Halloween Party for Families in Transitional Housing
Thursday, Oct 27th 6:00 – 7:30pm at Mary’s Place in Minneapolis. Meet at VCC at 5:00 and carpool to the party. Games and candy will be already at Mary’s place, all we need is YOU to arrive smiling, dressed in a fun costume, and ready to host an awesome party for kids! RSVP HERE!
Save the Date! November service project and social: Saturday, November 19. Meet at VCC for dinner at 5:30, and then we'll head out to serve at Feed My Starving Children from 7:00 - 8:45. Hope you can join us!
We’ll continue our Fall Jesus Study tomorrow night. What can we learn from Matthew's account of a Roman centurion kneeling before Jesus, and Jesus healing his servant?
You can ask your student: What does that say about God? And what does that say about us?
God bless you!
Jason, Christina, and Becky
Hello, Valley Youth and Families,
Loving this beautiful fall that the Lord has given us! And getting to spend time growing in faith and fellowship with your students has been such a blessed part of this beautiful fall.
Check out what's coming in the next few weeks!
Upcoming Events:
Sermon chats is off to a great start, and there’s always room for more friends to chat. Please join us any Sunday during this sermon series after the service for lunch and chats. And, don’t let the cost stop you from joining, but if you’re planning on joining and would rather pay for lunch online, this link is an easy way to do that: https://valleyccmn.breezechms.com/form/b0fd1e
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the lunch fund for these chats. Let’s continue learning and growing together!
LOCK-IN!
1) We’ve got a good list of Valley Youth excited about this fun event, and we’d like to extend the invitation to friends! This link can be used for VCC families to complete their registration, and it can also be shared with friends: https://valleyccmn.breezechms.com/form/8eebee
2) Does your family have a favorite game night game? (or karaoke machine? ) Bring it! We’ll have time set aside to play.
3) We’re planning an outreach/prayer component for our time together during this event. Keep an eye out for more information regarding “blessing bags” that students will pack, pray over, and bring home to bless a neighbor in need.
4) Parents, want to join the fun? We’re in need of a couple more adults to keep everyone safe. You’re more than welcome to stay all night, but you wouldn’t have to. Could you stay for awhile in the evening and then head home to bed? Or come in early and help with breakfast? Let us know HERE if you can help us out.
Service Opportunity: Halloween Party for Families in Transitional Housing
Thursday, Oct 27th 6:00 – 7:30pm at Mary’s Place in Minneapolis. Meet at VCC at 5:00 and carpool to the party. Games and candy will be already at Mary’s place, all we need is YOU to arrive smiling, dressed in a fun costume, and ready to host an awesome party for kids! RSVP HERE!
Save the Date! November service project and social: Saturday, November 19. Meet at VCC for dinner at 5:30, and then we'll head out to serve at Feed My Starving Children from 7:00 - 8:45. Hope you can join us!
We’ll continue our Fall Jesus Study tomorrow night. What can we learn from Matthew's account of a Roman centurion kneeling before Jesus, and Jesus healing his servant?
You can ask your student: What does that say about God? And what does that say about us?
God bless you!
Jason, Christina, and Becky
10/4/2022
Hello, Valley Youth and Families,
We hope you’re able to enjoy this beautiful weather we’ve been having, and we’re looking forward to another great night of youth group tomorrow night.
Upcoming Events:
Sermon chats is off to a great start, and there’s always room for more friends to chat. Please join us any Sunday during this sermon series after the service for lunch and chats. And, don’t let the cost stop you from joining, but if you’re planning on joining and would rather pay for lunch online, this link is an easy way to do that: https://valleyccmn.breezechms.com/form/b0fd1e
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the lunch fund for these chats. Let’s continue learning and growing together!
LOCK-IN!
1) We’ve got a good list of Valley Youth excited about this fun event, and we’d like to extend the invitation to friends! This link can be used for VCC families to complete their registration, and it can also be shared with friends: https://valleyccmn.breezechms.com/form/8eebee
2) Does your family have a favorite game night game? (or karaoke machine? ) Bring it! We’ll have time set aside to play.
3) We’re planning an outreach/prayer component for our time together during this event. Keep an eye out for more information regarding “blessing bags” that students will pack, pray over, and bring home to bless a neighbor in need.
4) Parents, want to join the fun? We’re in need of a couple more adults to keep everyone safe. You’re more than welcome to stay all night, but you wouldn’t have to. Could you stay for awhile in the evening and then head home to bed? Or come in early and help with breakfast? Let us know HERE if you can help us out.
Service Opportunity: Halloween Party for Families in Transitional Housing
Thursday, Oct 27th 6:00 – 7:30pm at Mary’s Place in Minneapolis. Meet at VCC at 5:00 and carpool to the party. Games and candy will be already at Mary’s place, all we need is YOU to arrive smiling, dressed in a fun costume, and ready to host an awesome party for kids! RSVP HERE!
We’ll continue our Fall Jesus Study tomorrow night by taking a close look at Jesus’ healing of a man with leprosy, reading from Matthew 8. Why was it such a big deal that he touched him?
You can ask your student: What does that say about God? And what does that say about us?
God bless you!
Jason, Christina, and Becky
Hello, Valley Youth and Families,
We hope you’re able to enjoy this beautiful weather we’ve been having, and we’re looking forward to another great night of youth group tomorrow night.
Upcoming Events:
Sermon chats is off to a great start, and there’s always room for more friends to chat. Please join us any Sunday during this sermon series after the service for lunch and chats. And, don’t let the cost stop you from joining, but if you’re planning on joining and would rather pay for lunch online, this link is an easy way to do that: https://valleyccmn.breezechms.com/form/b0fd1e
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the lunch fund for these chats. Let’s continue learning and growing together!
LOCK-IN!
1) We’ve got a good list of Valley Youth excited about this fun event, and we’d like to extend the invitation to friends! This link can be used for VCC families to complete their registration, and it can also be shared with friends: https://valleyccmn.breezechms.com/form/8eebee
2) Does your family have a favorite game night game? (or karaoke machine? ) Bring it! We’ll have time set aside to play.
3) We’re planning an outreach/prayer component for our time together during this event. Keep an eye out for more information regarding “blessing bags” that students will pack, pray over, and bring home to bless a neighbor in need.
4) Parents, want to join the fun? We’re in need of a couple more adults to keep everyone safe. You’re more than welcome to stay all night, but you wouldn’t have to. Could you stay for awhile in the evening and then head home to bed? Or come in early and help with breakfast? Let us know HERE if you can help us out.
Service Opportunity: Halloween Party for Families in Transitional Housing
Thursday, Oct 27th 6:00 – 7:30pm at Mary’s Place in Minneapolis. Meet at VCC at 5:00 and carpool to the party. Games and candy will be already at Mary’s place, all we need is YOU to arrive smiling, dressed in a fun costume, and ready to host an awesome party for kids! RSVP HERE!
We’ll continue our Fall Jesus Study tomorrow night by taking a close look at Jesus’ healing of a man with leprosy, reading from Matthew 8. Why was it such a big deal that he touched him?
You can ask your student: What does that say about God? And what does that say about us?
God bless you!
Jason, Christina, and Becky
Youth Directors:
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Jason & Christina Anderson
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Becky Watczak
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