JULY VBS 2017! July AM-Noon BRANDON VALLEY ASSEMBLY OF GOD NEWSLETTER

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1 JULY 2017 BRANDON VALLEY ASSEMBLY OF GOD NEWSLETTER VBS 2017! July AM-Noon Kids are invited to experience the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of a unique culture at Passport to Peru VBS, where kids discover how much God loves the world. Passport to Peru is a whole new environment filled with incredible Bible-learning adventures, cultural experiences, team-building games, unique treats, and cool faith-building songs all amazing standout activities that help faith grow in real life. (Since everything is hands-on, kids might get a little messy. Be sure to send them in play clothes and safe shoes.) Plus, we ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life, something we call God Sightings. Get ready to hear that phrase a lot! Sign up on our website:

.. WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF EVIDENT, THAT ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL, THAT THEY ARE ENDOWED BY THEIR CREATOR WITH CERTAIN UNALIENABLE RIGHTS, THAT AMONG THESE ARE LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT

2 In Congress July 4, 1776 Praesent pretium lectus a dui. THE UNANIMOUS DECLARATION OF THE THIRTEEN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WHEN IN THE COURSE OF HUMAN EVENTS IT BECOME NECESSARY FOR ONE PEOPLE TO DISSOLVE THE POLITICAL BANDS... WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF EVIDENT, THAT ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL, THAT THEY ARE ENDOWED BY THEIR CREATOR WITH CERTAIN UNALIENABLE RIGHTS, THAT AMONG THESE ARE LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS. Hopefully you recognize these lines. They are from our countries DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE. Our moment in history, when we as a people stood together and chose the path of freedom from outside control. To set our own path as a nation, and declare to all who will listen, we are free. Two quick thoughts to ponder as we celebrate this July: 1. Do you see the reliance our Founding Fathers had on our Heavenly Father? They use terms such as CREATOR, DIVINE PROVIDENCE and even NATURE'S GOD. We began this country by declaring We are ONE NATION UNDER GOD. 2. The only true freedom comes from a relationship with God. As it says in Acts 3:19, first is forgiveness of sin, then comes Seasons of Refreshing in the Lord. Freedom comes from a life not strangled by the past, guilt and remorse that follows sin. Freedom derives itself from the simple life of obedience. The final line of the Declaration of Independence states... AND FOR THE SUPPORT OF THIS DECLARATION, WITH A FIRM RELIANCE ON THE PROTECTION OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE, WE MUTUALLY PLEDGE TO EACH OTHER OUR LIVES, OUR FORTUNES, AND OUR SACRED HONOR. Reminding us again, this life of freedom comes from a firm reliance on God the Father and his divine providence. This July 4th, truly be free. God Bless Pastor Kirk 2

High School Youth Summer Series: The Beatitudes Through the summer, we will be looking through the Beatitudes which gives us a look into Christian living.

3 High School Youth Summer Series: The Beatitudes Through the summer, we will be looking through the Beatitudes which gives us a look into Christian living. In high school, it becomes harder to live for Jesus. There are new pressures and live events that can deter us from growing our personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Starting in July, we will begin the 5th Beatitude. Each Wednesday night of the summer consists of hangout time, group activity, short teaching, and small group discipleship. Special Events & Notes July 9th - Minneapolis Parent & Student Meeting - 10:15am in Cross Room (gather last minute information and answer any questions as we prepare to leave) July 12th - Sand Volleyball at Sioux Rec 7pm August 2nd - Pool Party at the Barton 7pm Message from the 9.12 Pastors! After one month, Noel and I have enjoyed spending time with the 9.12 students! We have seen relationships grow and their relationship with Jesus deepen through small groups on Wednesday nights and our church summer camps. As we continue, our desire to relate and disciple this age group grows! God is working in our lives just as much as the 9.12 students. P. Casey & Noel Antillon Middle School Youth July Series: "6 Keys to Surviving Summer" & "Becoming Me" Connect 6.8 will be meeting every Wednesday from 7pm-815 for the summer. We are tailoring our services to be more interactive and discussion based in order to build relationships and create an environment of selfdiscovery of God's Word. The first part of July we are finishing up our series about how our faith can become stronger in the summer instead of back tracking. The final two topics are "Keep Moving Forward" and "Get Into the Water". Then following that series we are beginning a series about the life of Joseph and how we can become who God has called us to be if we allow our circumstances to shape and mold us. The first two topics in this series are "Humbleness" and "Rejection". Important Summer Dates: July Baker's 1-4pm (Bus Leaves 508 S. Browning Dr.,Sioux Falls, SD July 26-Bonfire Vellema's 7-815pm Next Door To BVAG August McCarthy's 630-9pm 129 S. Augusta Ave, Brandon, SD August 19-ValleyFair Day $35 (Sign Up Online) 3

4 Kids k-5 th Grades Each week in Kids Church we are exploring the stories from God s Word. Each week we focus on a God Statement: A statement that shows us a particular characteristic of who God is. Each week s Bible story emphasis this characteristic and helps the kids learn more about who God is in their lives. Here is what we are exploring throughout the month of June: July 2nd: God Statement: God Wants Everyone to Know Him. Bible Story Focus: Paul in Antioch Scripture References: Acts 11:19-30 July 9th: God Statement: God Delivers Bible Story Focus: Paul and Silas in Prison Scripture References: Acts 16:16-35 July 16th: God Statement: God is the Living God Bible Story Focus: Paul in Athens Scripture References: Acts 17 July 23rd: God Statement: God Calls Us His Own Bible Story Focus: Paul in Ephesus Scripture References: Acts 19; Ephesians 1 July 30th: All Family Service June Memory Verse: Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12 Upcoming Events: July 2nd: Family Worship and Communion July 9th: BGMC Sunday July 10th-14th: Vacation Bible School (VBS) July 30th: All Family Service Vacation Bible School - July 10th - 14th from 9am-12pm Join us for our 2017 VBS Passport to Peru: Discovering God's Good Gifts! Each day of VBS will open with fun worship and introducing a new Bible Point for the day. Then throughout the day kids will learn amazing Bible stories in Bible Expeditions, play awesome games during Play Peru, enjoy fun snacks in Incan Eats, and finally learn about life in Peru during Experience Peru! VBS is for all kids entering Kindergarten - 5th Grade. We will also be having younger VBS for 4 year old - Jr. Kindergarten. Register for VBS on our website: brandonvalley.org VBS Volunteers: We are looking for teenagers and adult volunteers to help with this years VBS! We need volunteers to help in several different areas. Whether you can volunteer everyday or just part of the week, we have a place for you to serve! Childcare will be available for volunteers. To register to volunteer go to our website: brandonvalley.org 4

5 Toddlers & Preschool Toddlers: July 2-Bear Obeys (First Virtues for Toddlers) July 9-Lamb is Joyful (First Virtues for Toddlers) July 16-God Gives Us People To Love July 23-God Gives Us Time To Rest Preschool: Unit Bible Verse: "We must help." Acts 20:35 NIV July 2-Rahab Helps Two Spies July 9-Deborah Helps Barak Duis ultrices, lacus id bibendum pharetra, purus metus posuere orci, non nonummy orci nunc eu nisi. Maecenas magna. Remember Verse: I want to know Christ--yes, to know the power of his resurrection. Philippians 3:10a July 16-Jesus is Alive July 23-God's Spirit is Powerful Upcoming Events: For Volunteers: July 15 is the deadline for August schedule requests For Families: July VBS (open to 4 year olds-elementary ages) July 30- Full Family Service (no childcare or classes) Special Announcements: We are currently looking for snugglers, story readers, & life changers! Volunteer to serve in Early Childhood Ministry today! Contact Carol on a Sunday morning or via at cjb008@morningside.edu July Calendar 7.3 Offices Closed for Holiday 7.4 Independence Day Offices Closed 7.5 7:00PM: Connect Youth 7:00PM: Men s Fellowship 7.9 1:00PM: Connect Youth 6.8 Baker s AM-Noon: VBS :00PM: SPA tanious Women s s home Royal Family Kids Camp 5

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7 Lead Pastors - Kirk & Jennifer Strand Associate Pastors - Dave & Connie Pendley Youth Pastors Casey & Noel Antillon Intermediate Pastor - Brandon & Marlana Wenzel Children s Pastor - Valerie Cromer Worship Pastor - Mike Posegate Counselor Jen Posegate ECH Directors - Carol & Kyle Swenson Office Administrator - Marla Top Custodian - Pam Hubers Prayer Requests ~ Kelsey Plummer Our Sunday services are now streamed LIVE on our website each Sunday morning! You can listen to sermons you may have missed by going to our website as well! Office Phone/ office@brandonvalley.org to to receive text alerts & reminders

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