Upcoming Events & Information
Join us on Sunday for our 9:00am (Classic) or 10:45am (Modern) service!
Children’s programming available during both services.
2019 “ROAR” VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
with Valley Kids!
“Life is Wild… God is Good!”
JUNE 9-13, 2019
6:00 – 8:30 pm
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!
Roar VBS will be hosted at Valley Mills Christian Church on June 9-13, 6:00 – 8:30 PM for kids age 4 (by June 1st) thru 6th Grade (2019-20 School Year).
At Roar, kids discover that God is good even when life gets wild! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Wild Bible Adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s love, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with the Safari Celebration that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned. Family members and friends are encouraged to join in daily for this special time at the end of each evening.
LIFE GROUPS @ VALLEY MILLS
CLICK HERE TO VIEW A LISTING OF ALL GROUPS!
Interested in joining a Life Group? A group of people who get together, grow together and serve together?
Find a listing of all groups and a sign up sheet on Sundays in the foyer! (Bible study groups, home groups, and special interest groups– including NEW Men’s and Women’s groups!)
This is a great way to meet new people, grow in our faith and make an impact through serving! CLICK HERE to view a listing of all groups!
Contact Joe McNeil, Life Groups & Spiritual Growth Coordinator, at joemcneil@valleymillscc.org with questions or contact the church office at 317-856-3766.
Ladies Spring Luncheon & Basket Auction! – Saturday, May 18
Lunch at 12:30 pm (Doors open at 11:30 am)
Cost: $12 per person; $10 for ages 65+
Questions? Contact Krista Wagner at krdwagner@sbcglobal.net or call or text at 317-341-0892.
All ladies are invited as we enjoy the fellowship of one another, eat great food, relax, and raise funds for various mission projects as we continue to expand our ministry outreach!
Proceeds from the Basket Auction will be distributed as follows: 50% to our Children’s Minister Fund, 25% to future ministry opportunities within our church and community, and 25% to future Women’s Ministry events!
Entertainment provided by the Valley Mills Men’s Quartet!
Also, please bring a gently used purse filled with misc. personal items to be shared with the homeless women in the Indianapolis area.
Summer Camp @ Camp Allendale!
(for Kids in 1st – 8th Grade)
2019-20 School Year
REGISTER ONLINE HERE TODAY!
Summer Camp registration is now open – SPOTS FILL UP FAST so don’t delay! Register at camp-allendale.org/summer-camp/registration/ today!
Grades/Dates/Fees:
1st grade day camp: June 15th–regular fee $37
2nd grade overnight camp (one night); June 14-15–regular fee $74
3rd-4th grade week camp: June 16-21–regular fee–$380
5th-6th grade week camp: June 16-21–regular fee–$380
7th-8th grade week camp: June 16-21–regular fee–$395
Questions? See Robin Paul or Ezra Davis or contact the church office at 317-856-3766.
Visit www.camp-allendale.org to learn more about this camp and retreat center in Trafalgar, IN.
FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PRESCHOOL HERE!
Student Ministry (Grades 7-12)
“THE PEAK” – SUNDAYS, 10:45 AM & 6-8 PM
On Sunday mornings, we offer programming for both middle and high school students called “The Peak!” All students in grades 7-12 are invited upstairs to the Student Ministry area for our 10:45 AM worship time.
We encourage your students to come and participate in this time of fellowship and learning! For further questions please see Ezra Davis, Student Minister or contact him at ezradavis@valleymillscc.org.
Sunday Nights! 6-8 PM – Small Groups continue every Sunday night throughout the school year!
WE’RE LIVE!!
EVERY SUNDAY MORNING!
9:00 & 10:45 AM
ON SUNDAYS WHEN YOU CAN’T BE AT THE CHURCH WITH US…. JOIN US “LIVE” ON FACEBOOK!
EVERY SUNDAY MORNING AT 9:00 AND 10:45 AM!
VIEW THE SERMONS “LIVE” HERE:
https://www.facebook.com/Valleymillscc/
PAL (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones)
All Family Members Welcome to Attend
Every Thursday from 7:00 – 8:30 PM
People helping people through the woods. PAL groups meet weekly to educate, support and help each other with issues arising from loving someone with an addiction. Each PAL group is facilitated by a peer, someone walking the same path. While the focus is on parents with an addicted child, all family members and friends (age 18 and older) are welcome to attend PAL meetings. These weekly meetings are open to the community. Contact Robin Paul at 317-856-3766 or robinpaul@valleymillscc.org
CHURCH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DIRECTORY)
& ONLINE GIVING PLATFORM!
CLICK HERE TO SIGN IN OR CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT TODAY!
We’re hopeful you have taken a few minutes to create your account! Below are ways this account can help you stay connected — access to the church directory, set your privacy preferences, set up your online giving, and MORE!
CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT:
— Go to www.valleymillscc.org
— Click on the “Member Access” Tab
— Or just simply CLICK HERE!
— Be sure to click the CREATE ACCOUNT link on the lower right corner of SIGN IN screen.
The Process is SIMPLE!
Once you have created your account:
Use the “MY PROFILE” tab to maintain your personal & family members’ profile and preferences (and choose your privacy settings for the info. you do not want to share).
—To update, simply hover over each section heading until you see the words “click to edit section”.
— For all CONTACT INFO privacy settings, click on “show more options” under each section to select privacy options.
— Make your updates and click “save“.
— You may also add/update your own photo… simply click on the square at the top of screen to the left of your name and upload your own image.
Use the “PEOPLE” tab as a resource to connect with others in our church family (Church Directory).
— Access ‘limited’ contact information of other members and regular attenders and their photos.
— NOTE: For security purposes, if you create your account via a link other than the one listed in your “Invite email”, you will be granted access to the People Tab upon verification process via the church office. Access to the Valley Mills Christian Church Directory is for personal use only and not to be distributed or used for any type of solicitation.
Use the “GIVE” tab to set up your secure online giving. There is no cost to you for using this safe and secure program, and you can still make your offerings on those days you can’t make it to church! It’s super simple….
— One-Time or Recurring Gifts – You may set up “one-time” or “recurring” gifts (monthly, weekly, etc.)
— Direct Your Gift – Direct your offering to the “General Fund” or use the drop-down menu to view other church fund options.
— Giving Method – You may choose to use your checking/savings bank account info. or credit card info.
“NEW” OPTIONS BEING OFFERED:
TEXT-TO-GIVE – Simply text the word GIVE OR any dollar amount to the phone number 317-527-4848. You will be prompted to enter your banking info. — this will register your phone number for all future text-to-give amounts. (You can save this phone number in your ‘contacts’ to use again anytime, as often as you’d like!) Try it today!! It’s super easy and fast!
BREEZE MOBILE APP – Download the free BREEZE App (for iOS and Android devices) from your app store for easy access to your account on-the-go! (search for “breeze chms” in your app store and download it today!) The Breeze App enables you to access the directory, your profile and Give online, too!
CLICK HERE for BREEZE APP for iOS
CLICK HERE for BREEZE APP for Android
PLEASE NOTE: After you’ve downloaded the Breeze App, open and click the “connect” bar and enter the Church ID of: valleymillscc. Use the same member username and password you created for your own account to sign on to the app.
The Process is SAFE!
We take your privacy seriously! This Member Account area is a secured portal through which you are able to connect with other members of Valley Mills Christian Church. Access to the church directory is limited to regular attenders and members and are verified through the administrative office via a validation process for security purposes. Each authorized user will have a unique user name and password. The church directory will NOT be accessible to the general public.
In addition, Breeze uses an HTTPS SSL encrypted connection – the same standard used for transferring credit card data. An encrypted connection means that only the correct recipient is able to read the data.
If you have any questions or if you would like to submit a photo to be included in our Church Directory, please contact Tanya Gonterman, Administrative Coordinator, at tanyagonterman@
DO YOU KNOW YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS??
SPIRITUAL GIFTS ASSESSMENTS
AVAILABLE NOW HERE!
As a part of the body of Christ, God gives us each special gifts and calls us to use them for service.
This assessment will help you to know YOUR gifts and understand how you can use them. How exciting to be able to discover how God has uniquely designed YOU!
If you are not able to take online, a limited number of paper copies are available this Sunday at the display in the Family Life Center foyer. Please be sure to return your results to the church after taking the assessment.
Please contact Joe McNeil, Spiritual Growth Coordinator, through the church office at 317.856.3766 if you need any assistance in taking the assessment or with questions regarding service and ministry opportunities at Valley Mills Christian Church.
COUNSELING SERVICES AT VALLEY MILLS!
CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A COUNSELING APPOINTMENT
Pastoral staff are always willing to provide support and spiritual guidance at no cost, but sometimes life stressors result in the need for deeper psychotherapy with certified or licensed counselors who have specific training in understanding clinical etiology and bio-physical chemical imbalances.
Board Certified Pastoral Counselor (Dr. John Nolan) offers counseling appointments to anyone from Valley Mills Christian Church OR the community for a substantially reduced rate of $25 per one-hour session during his office hours at church on Wednesdays from 2-7 pm. To schedule an appointment, please contact Dr. Nolan at 765-676-5310. We hope that this initiative will bless our community members and families, as access to supportive emotional health services can be challenging.
Social Work Assistance: In addition to counseling sessions, the church also employs a part-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Robin Paul, that may be available to assist with short-term psycho-social needs and referrals, crisis intervention, and time-limited case management assistance for navigating complex medical and benefits systems that can feel overwhelming. Social work services may be consulted by calling the church office at 317-856-3766, or by emailing robinpaul@valleymillscc.org.
VALLEY MILLS’ 12-STEP ADDICTIONS MINISTRY
THURSDAYS – 7:00 PM
Valley Mills Christian Church offers a 12-Step Addictions Ministry for all types of addictions. You do not need to attend Valley Mills to participate in this program. Simply show up to a meeting and get connected. Our 12-Step program meets on the 2nd Floor of Valley Mills Christian Church on Thursdays at 7:00 PM.
Our program is faith-based, and we believe that God is our main strength for recovery and change. Please contact Ministry Leader, Don DeHart at 317-919-3654 for more information.
Valley Mills Food Pantry
Open Fridays, 9am – Noon
The Valley Mills Food Pantry Ministry serves local families each week on Fridays from 9AM – Noon with needed, non-perishable food items.
YOU can help by picking up some extra, non-perishable items during your next grocery shopping trip and place them in the marked basket outside of the Reception Office anytime!
Thank you for supporting this ministry of Valley Mills so we can continue to bless those in need right here in our community.
Additional help is always welcome in the Food Pantry on Fridays from 9AM – Noon. If you can serve on this day or would like more details, please contact Pat McGrath at 317-709-1832.
VALLEY MILLS’ COMMUNITY GARDEN INFO.
Valley Mills Christian Church Community Garden plots are now available! Please stop by the Information Table to pick up a contract form. Plots are handicap accessible and available to the public. Straw bale (raised) gardening also available. Please contact Beckie Nowlin through the church office to sign up for a plot at 317-856-3766 or with any questions.
PLEASE NOTE: HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SOUND BOOTH IN THE WORSHIP CENTER EACH SUNDAY FOR THOSE IN NEED.
WAYS TO STAY CONNECTED WITH VALLEY MILLS!
EMAIL US: info@valleymillscc.org
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5555 Kentucky Avenue | Indianapolis, IN 46221 | 317.856.3766
Sunday Worship Times: Classic Service 9 AM| Modern Service 10:45 AM
