theUprising » 3. Mobilize http://theuprisingonline.com/blog Changing men’s lives and changing our world through Jesus Christ, and men radically committed to living out His character and mission. Tue, 17 May 2011 17:43:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 In Review – Pancakes and Paintbrushes http://theuprisingonline.com/blog/2010/05/in-review-pancakes-and-paintbrushes/ http://theuprisingonline.com/blog/2010/05/in-review-pancakes-and-paintbrushes/#comments Sat, 08 May 2010 16:56:13 +0000 pj http://theuprisingonline.com/blog/?p=434
Our very first Pancakes and Paintbrushes work day at Valley was a great success!

We had pancakes and we painted stuff!

Don Wilson, Steve and Barb Beal, and Caroline Pryor treated the crew to a hearty breakfast of made from scratch pancakes and delicious sausage (along with some coffee and orange juice to help everyone wake up a bit).

We were able to put a fresh coat of paint along the long downstairs back hallway of the church. It was really great to get to see father’s and sons working along side one another with other guys that they might not usually cross paths with. There were laughs and jokes and lots of work. We even managed to get more paint on the wall than on the carpet.

If you missed it this year, keep an eye on the calender for Pancakes and Paintbrushes again next year (or maybe even in the fall!).

Here are some pictures from our very first Pancakes and Paintbrushes event.

Steve Beal serving up plates of pancakes and sausage

Yes, those pancakes were made from scratch!

Some of the guys enjoying their pancakes

Painting away!

Mike and Kevin doing trim work while their sons use the rollers

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Pancakes and Paintbrushes – Saturday May 8th 7:00am – 11:30am

Calling all men!  Fathers, sons, young and old!  Join us for a good old fashioned church work day.  On May 8th we will come together for a hearty breakfast of pancakes and then work together to paint and maintain the facilities that God has given us here.  Don’t miss this opportunity to work shoulder to shoulder with other guys, praising God for His gifts through our hard work.  See you there!

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“By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35

Guys, two words – chainsaw teams! Be part of a team from Valley Church to respond to natural disasters. A fully equipped trailer provides the necessary tools to have an effective impact. Training is provided. The work is physical; the impact eternal. And seriously, chainsaws are involved! For more information, check out their website by clicking here.

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Each week at Valley Church the building is packed with people from the church and the community who meet for worship, Bible studies, kindergarten and preschool. Keeping our facility running and maintaining cleanliness is a constant endeavor so all the groups can use the church facility–truly a primary tool in the mission of Valley Church.

Behind the Scenes (Mission and Vision)
This ministry serves our brothers and sisters in Christ as well as our community: quietly and behind the scenes. We do this by setting up for events, performing maintenance, cleaning, gardening, and keeping an eye towards other areas that relate to the overall comfort of the facility.

Teams include:

  • Events set-up (as needed)
  • Cleaning (weekly and bi-weekly)
  • Snow Removal (Seasonal as needed; sidewalks on Sunday only)
  • Gardening (Seasonal, planting and maintaining flower bed)
  • Parking lot maintenance (bi-weekly island weeding and trash pick up)
  • Maintenance (monthly painting, repairs, construction projects)
  • Interior litter pickup (Auditorium litter pickup; Sundays)

Team Leaders:
Behind the Scenes team leaders are needed in addition to teams who want to serve by maintaining our facility and serving those who use it.

Who Can Serve:

You can serve Behind the Scenes if:

  • you are at any age or life stage (anywhere from elementary school to retired)
  • you can commit for a year,
  • you can come in once a week, once a month or as needed

Behind the Scenes is not only a great way for individuals to serve, but also a fantastic outreach and connection tool for families, couples, parents and children, small groups and Life Groups.

Ready to Serve? Click Here to Sign Up



Interested? Have questions? Contact Mike Burkey at 226-9973 or
mikeb@valley-church.com

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For more info click here

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