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• Pancakes and Paintbrushes – THIS SATURDAY (5-8-10) 7:00am – 11:00am
  • Fathers and sons, single guys and married guys, come on out!!

This will be a great time of eating some awesome pancakes and serving shoulder to shoulder with other guys taking good care of what God has given us here at the church.  Wear your painting cloths and come hungry and ready to work!!  SEE YOU AT CHURCH THIS SATURDAY MORNING!!

• StoryTellers –
  • Sunday May 23 @ 6:30 pm. Northpoint

Storyteller – To Be Announced! Keep your eyes open for the next Storytellers.  Watch the website and look in the men’s restrooms for all the latest info!

• Did you miss it? Check online! If you missed the March 28^th StoryTellers with Jim Mars check out the website for notes on Jim’s talk.  We will be posting future summaries of StoryTellers on the website.  You can read, comment and interact with other guys even if you had to miss a StoryTellers.

• Garage No-Sale – June 18^th & 19^th
  • Start thinking about the annual Garage No Sale. Donations will be received on Fri, June 18 from 10 am-7 pm.
  • Men, we need your help to receive donations, set up, and going out to pick things up on June 18.  We also need your help on Saturday morning at the event.
  • Please contact Deb at debm@valley-church.com.
• CrossTrainers – Wednesdays @ 6:30am in the Chapel
  • Current Series – God Built by Steve Farrar – God Built explores the defining spiritual process that makes men of God. You’ll uncover the Biblical pattern for growth, gain insights into common frustrations and difficulties, and get equipped for the journey ahead.  Surrender yourself to Him. And become a man that’s built to last.
  • Did you miss it?  Check online! If you miss a morning of CrossTrainers or if 6:30am is just to early for you then head over to www.theuprisingonline.com each week for copy of PJ’s notes from that day’s talk.  You will also find a link there for an audio version of the talk
• Rides for Guys –
  • Can you give a guy a ride to church on Sundays?  If so drop an email to PJ at pjh@valley-church.com!

• Resources for Bible Reading – Check out these awesome customizable reading plans at YouVersion.com.

-theUprising Leadership Team

Classifieds:

• Looking for Flooring? Contact Rocky Vest owner of Capital Flooring at theCaptialFlooring@gmail.com or at 515-991-6777

• Looking for work – There are a lot of guys currently looking for work.  If you are aware of any full time or part-time positions OR you need a job drop a line to PJ Holmertz.  Depending on how many emails this generates we may look to open a blog or website for such positions or needs.

• Work Opportunity -
  • I install granite and quartz countertops and we are in the process of growing.  Need someone that has a positive attitude and takes pride in their work.
    Requires heavy lifting and some construction background would be helpful.
    Contact: Sheldon Stocker at MasterWork, Inc.
    253 51st Street
    Des Moines, IA 50312
    Cell: 515-669-4587

• Spring Retreat ADVANCE – April 16th and 17th (NEXT Friday /Saturday)

SIGN UP NOW!! (CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!!)

This year’s annual Spring ADVANCE (Men don’t retreat, they ADVANCE!)  We will be going up to Hidden Acres again this year for some a great time of hanging out, recharging and refocusing.  You don’t want to miss this!!

Where: Hidden AcresWhen: April 16 – 17 (NEXT Friday night – Saturday morning)
Friday Schedule

11:00 or 1:00 – Departure from church for Bike Riders (optional)
5:00pm – Check in begins at Hidden Acres
6:00pm – Dinner
7:00pm – Session 1:  Worship, MC, Mike Burkey
8:30pm on – Pick up basketball, ping pong, pool, video games, etc.

Saturday Schedule

8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - Free time with God
9:30am – Session 2: Worship, MC, Jordon Korell
11:00am – Return home / go golfing / skeet shooting

Cost: $40 per person which covers food, lodging and use of the facilities (scholarships are available).
Speakers: Jordon Korell & Mike Burkey
MC: Tim Shiftsky
Theme: Our theme this year will be “REDEMPTION: Purchased with a Price for a Purpose.”  Our speakers will be sharing their own stories of redemption from pain and failure to a place of restoration and impact.  We hope to see you there.
CHECK YOUR CALENDER AND SIGN UP TODAY

• theUprising is ONLINE!!

What to stay up to date on what is going on for MEN at Valley Church?  Bookmark this link
www.theuprisingonline.comYou will find everything you need to know about theUprising here.  It is the first place information is deposited and the best place to connect to theUprising leadership team.  For all my tech guys out there you can even subscribe to the RSS feed so you’ll know as soon as we add something to the website.
In the coming weeks and month we look forward to making this website not just an opportunity to share events and news but to also share resources and create connections for guys.
Check it out TODAY!

• StoryTellers –

• Did you miss it? Check online! If you missed the March 28^th StoryTellers with Jim Mars check out the website for notes on Jim’s talk.  We will be posting future summaries of StoryTellers on the website.  You can read, comment and interact with other guys even if you had to miss a StoryTellers.
• April StoryTellers – There won’t be a StoryTellers for April because of the Men’s Advance however we will be having a great StoryTellers in May so stay tuned for dates and times.

• CrossTrainers – Wednesdays @ 6:30am in the Chapel

• New Series! God Built by Steve Farrar – God Built explores the defining spiritual process that makes men of God. You’ll uncover the Biblical pattern for growth, gain insights into common frustrations and difficulties, and get equipped for the journey ahead.  Surrender yourself to Him. And become a man that’s built to last.
• Did you miss it?  Check online! If you miss a morning of CrossTrainers or if 6:30am is just to early for you then head over to www.theuprisingonline.com each week for copy of PJ’s notes from that day’s talk.  You will also find a link there for an audio version of the talk

o        Resources for Bible Reading – Check out these awesome customizable reading plans at YouVersion.com.

• StoryTellers – Because one man’s story can change another man’s destiny.
  • Sunday March 28th @ 6:30 pm. Northpoint
    • Storyteller – Jim Mars – Jim is an executive at Holmes Murphy Financial Services and has rendered many years of service to Valley Church as a teacher, elder, and campaign chairman.  But Jim’s most important contributions have been to his family.  Come hear Jim’s story, from life growing up as a pastor’s son to his current role as husband, father, and grandfather.  Jim will share some of the experiences that have shaped him, as well as his commitment to Christ that is making an impact on generations to come.

• Spring Retreat ADVANCE – April 16th and 17th (Friday Night – Saturday Morning)

Keep your calendars open guys for this year’s annual Spring ADVANCE (Men don’t retreat, they ADVANCE!)  We will be going up to Hidden Acres again this year for some a great time of hanging out, recharging and refocusing.  You don’t want to miss this!!

Our theme this year will be “REDEMPTION: Purchased with a Price for a Purpose.”  Our speakers will be sharing their own stories of redemption from pain and failure to a place of restoration and impact.  We hope to see you there.

The cost will be $40 per person which covers food, lodging and use of the facilities (scholarships are available). Sign ups will begin on the website and in the community card soon!

• theUprising is ONLINE!!

What to stay up to date on what is going on for MEN at Valley Church?  Bookmark this link

www.theuprisingonline.com

You will find everything you need to know about theUprising here.  It is the first place information is deposited and the best place to connect to theUprising leadership team.  For all my tech guys out there you can even subscribe to the RSS feed so you’ll know as soon as we add something to the website.

In the coming weeks and month we look forward to making this website not just an opportunity to share events and news but to also share resources and create connections for guys.

Check it out TODAY!

• CrossTrainers – Wednesdays @ 6:30am in the Chapel

If you miss a morning of CrossTrainers or if 6:30am is just to early for you then head over to www.theuprisingonline.com each week for copy of PJ’s notes from that day’s talk.  You will also find a link there for an audio version of the talk

• Resources for Bible Reading – Check out these awesome customizable reading plans at YouVersion.com.
• Sign up to receive our monthly briefings here along with other news and information on special events for men. (Click Here)
  

Each month theUprising sends out a summary of everything you need to know about what is going on for men at Valley Church.  If you do not receive our monthly briefings you can find copies of them here or click here to sign up to be on our mailing list.

Email List:  Not only do we send out our monthly briefings  but we also special emails  if there is an event or item of special interest to the men of Valley Church.

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