Upcoming Events & Information
Join us on Sunday for our 9:00am (Classic) or 10:45am (Modern) service!
Children’s programming available during both services.
Current Sermon Series (Feb. 17 – Mar. 17)
“FIRST THINGS FIRST”
Join us for the next five weeks as Bob will be preaching a series from the book of Colossians titled, “First Things First.” In Colossians, the Apostle Paul gives us helpful insight into what it means to keep Jesus first in our lives. Be sure to bring your Bible and be ready to take notes as we examine and commit to things that will change our life, our legacy, and our destiny!
LIFE GROUPS — IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN!
Make plans now to join in our Winter 2019 season of Life Groups that will run for 10 weeks (began the week of January 13th!) Information about our Life Groups is available at the Information Table or click HERE to view a listing!
We offer a variety of Life Groups from church-based Bible study groups to home groups and special interest groups. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow your relationships with others and Jesus as we “do life together!”
Contact Life Group & Spiritual Growth Coordinator Joe McNeil at joemcneil@valleymillscc.org with questions or contact the church office at 317-856-3766.
Starting Point Experience
Sunday, March 17 at Noon
Interested in learning more about baptism? membership? getting involved and serving?
If you are new (or not so new) to Valley Mills Christian Church, the staff and pastors would love to spend time getting to know you and your family at our next Starting Point Experience on Sunday, Mar. 17 at Noon. Lunch for you and your family will be provided and childcare is available, if needed. Come learn more about baptism, membership, and ways YOU can get connected and involved here at Valley Mills! If you are interested in attending, please contact the church office at 317-856-3766, email info@valleymillscc.org or sign up at the Information Table by no later than Thursday, March 14th (for food planning purposes).
Dave Ramsey’s FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
9-WEEK COURSE
HELD ON SUNDAYS, BEGINNING FEBRUARY 24
1:30 – 3:30 PM @ VALLEY MILLS
COST: $110 (SINGLE PERSON OR PER COUPLE)
Sign up by February 24th
CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO CLIP OF DAVE RAMSEY AS HE HIGHLIGHTS SOME OF WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND GAIN BY ATTENDING THIS COURSE!
Come discover the freedom, blessings, and peace in learning how to manage your money God’s way. No matter where you are with your money, this nine-week class will teach you to create a budget, pay off debt, spend and save wisely, and so much more!
Sign-up at the Information Table in the foyer on Sundays by Feb. 24th or email info@valleymillscc.org to sign up. Classes start on Sun., February 24, 1:30 – 3:30 PM, and run for 9 weeks on Sundays. The cost for materials is $110 per single person or couple. Checks can be made payable to Valley Mills Christian Church and given at the Information Table on Sundays or during the week in the church office. Contact the church office or Stephani Boulton at skb1986@hotmail.com with questions.
Valley Mills’ Winter Food Drive
Sundays, February 17 & 24
To ensure our Food Pantry inventory keeps up with the expanded giving, please join us in blessing our food pantry during the month of February! You can help by donating at least two canned goods or other non-perishable items to help fill our pantry shelves. A special table will be available in the foyer on Sundays, Feb. 17 & 24 to accept your donations. (And we also take donations throughout the year– items can be placed in the marked basket by the Receptionist Office anytime!) New servants are always welcome on our Food Pantry team! If you have questions contact Pat McGrath through the church office.
Camp Allendale
Pre-Registration for Grades 1st – 8th
Registration for summer camp at Camp Allendale opens February 16th and closes on March 24th. Discounts are available for those who register early online beginning Feb. 16th at: http://www/camp-allendale.org/summer-camp/registration/ *(link available on Feb. 16th)
Visit the camp display in the foyer for more information about ways you can help support our campers through fundraising and scholarship opportunities!
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
**We can issue a code/coupon for our VMCC campers to use during EARLY REGISTRATION ONLY that will reduce their camp cost ($5 for 1st grade, $10 for 2nd grade, and $50 for 3rd-8th grade). This is only good for early registration.
Visit www.camp-allendale.org to learn more about this camp and retreat center in Trafalgar, IN.
SuperStart! For grades 4 – 6
Friday March 8th – Saturday March 9th
SIGN UP ONLINE HERE BY FEB. 17!
Parents of 4th – 6th graders – check your emails for information about the 2019 SuperStart! program that will take place at Traders Point Christian Church! We have a limited number of slots, so be sure to sign up online HERE by Feb. 17th . (Cost: $67 per child; drop off students at VMCC at 5PM on March 8th and pick up students at VMCC on March 9th at 3PM).
CHURCH FAMILY: YOU CAN HELP! — Donations of the following are requested for their service project they will be doing alongside”Changing Footprints” (click here for more information about this organization). Items can be dropped off in the marked container in the Kid Zone foyer:
rubber/plastic gloves,
packing tape and a tape gun,
rubber bands for the shoes,
gently used or new shoes,
new socks (all sizes).
Please contact Dustin or Amanda Vandeventer at avandeventer426@yahoo.com with any questions or contact the church office.
2019 “ROAR” VBS with Valley Kids!
“Life is Wild… God is Good!”
CLICK HERE for more details!
Early planning has begun for our 2019 VBS Roar program that will take place the week of June 9th. We are asking for your prayers as we begin putting together plans to carry out this incredible program to reach children in our community! Please watch your communications for more information, and pray about how God can use YOU in this church-wide local mission program!
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. Childcare can be available, if requested in advance. 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 or Andi Roberts with our Involvement Team 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 AND
SATURDAYS – 6:30 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 and Saturday evening meetings at 6:30 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.
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
VISIT US ONLINE at valleymillscc.org
CALL US: 317-856-3766
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LOVE GOD, LOVE PEOPLE, CHANGED LIVES
5555 Kentucky Avenue | Indianapolis, IN 46221 | 317.856.3766
Sunday Worship Times: Classic Service 9 AM| Modern Service 10:45 AM
