Posted May 7, 2008

Student Ministries is participating for the 4th consecutive year in the 30 Hour Famine...the Jr. & Sr. High students participating ask for financial contributions for going without food for 30 hours.  All proceeds donated to the World Vision organization.  For more details click HERE.

SPECIAL REQUEST - NEED TO BORROW LAWN EQUIPMENT
If you have a lawn mower and/or weed eater that Student Ministries can borrow for a service project on Saturday, May 10 please contact Mark Allen ASAP by e-mail or in the church office at 844-0001.  Mark is looking for more than one if possible!  A big part of the 30-Hour Famine involves service work including helping a 91 year old woman in the community with yard clean up on Saturday.  But, she does not own a lawn mower.  The students have helped her in prior years and are looking forward to serving her again this year!
**Mark is also asking all student participating to bring a rake for the yard work on Saturday** 

Free Service!
Saturday, May 10 • 8:30am-1:00pm
(Held at Garry Roman's Home – 9 Juniper Drive, Granby)

Valley Brook offers this FREE service to single women and single moms in Granby and the surrounding communities.  We'll change your oil, clean the windows, vacuum the interior and, weather permitting, wash your car! If you are a single woman and would like to schedule an appointment to have your car's oil changed, contact Bob Smith at 860-305-9536.  Spread the word!

                                      We are still looking for VOLUNTEERS...contact Bob for more details.

SPECIAL EVENT: Guarding the Gates of Your Home
Monday, May 12th • 7:00-9:00pm
**Pastor Clark is one of the speakers & planners**

Join Pastor Clark and other men from Valley Brook and learn about an important, relevant topic that impacts men and families today.  Click HERE for more details...

This year's Annual Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14thfrom 7:00-9:00pm in the music room at Granby High School.  Everyone who calls Valley Brook their church home can attend; however, voting is limited to those who have made the membership covenant.  Written agendas were mailed out to members on Friday, May 2 and are also be available for pickup on the Welcome Table at church this Sunday.

Jr. High Youth Group • May 8
7:00-8:30pm • Granby High School Community Gym 
Our Jr. High group meets weekly on Thursday nights at the Granby High School.  For more information click HERE.

Sr. High Youth Group • CANCELLED May 11
Youth group will not be meeting tonight so that everyone can spend some time with family in honor of Mother's Day.  Join us when we resume meeting on May 18th from 6:00-8:00pm in the Granby Senior/Youth Center.  For more details visit the Student Ministries page.

GRAPPLE (5th & 6th grade) Youth Group • CANCELLED May 14
Grapple will not meeting tonight due to the Valley Brook Annual Meeting.  Join us when we resume meeting again on May 21 from 7:00-8:30pm in the Valley Brook offices.  Click HERE for more information.

Annual Brunch & Perennial Swap
May 31 • 9:30-11:30am
**RSVP Needed by 5/24 for planning purposes**

For more information on this wonderful women's event click HERE.

If you have a good ear for music, knowledge of how the music should sound and would like to find a place to serve at Valley Brook, the Sound Team might be the ministry for you! 

Aside from an ear for music, we are looking for individuals that are able to serve from 7:30-11:30am on rotating Sundays and have good physical strength.  We'll provide you with all of the necessary training to set-up, take down and operate the sound equipment used for Sunday services. 

Check out the FIRST SERVE Opportunities...there is a place for everyone! 

First Serves are opportunities to try a new ministry, a place to serve at Valley Brook without a long term commitment.

Click HERE for more details...

Valley Brook wants to help each and every person at Valley Brook grow and strengthen their relationship with God.  One way we can do that is through our C.L.A.S.S. (Christian Life and Service Seminar) series.  Each class builds upon the previous so we recommend taking them in order starting with CLASS 101.

Please click HERE for detailed descriptions and schedule.

If you enjoy clerical and administrative tasks, working with computers, and have a heart for service, we have a great opportunity for you!  Children’s and Student Ministries are looking for a part-time, Ministry Assistant to work 20 hours per week from June through August.  This is a paid position and is open to student (college and high school) and adult applicants.  If you would like to be considered for this position, please contact Kim Gaudreau in the church office at 844-0001 to schedule an interview.