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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

SUNDAY WORSHIP |  8 AM & 10:45 AM

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDIES | 9:30 AM - 10: 30 AM

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL | 5:15 PM

WEDNESAY NIGHT MINISTRY |  6:00 PM

OUR MISSION

We are preparing people to meet Jesus.  We were called to go out and preach the Gospel to the lost and broken. We have a heart for serving and bringing people to Jesus. We would love for you to join us in our mission.

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3600 N. Chippewa St Appleton, WI 54911

SUNDAY SERVICES: 8:00 AM & 10:45 AM

WEDNESDAY SERVICE: 6:15 PM

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A CHURCH SERVING THE FOX CITIES & SURROUNDING AREAS

WEDNESDAYS AT 6:15 PM | SUNDAYS AT 8:00 AM & 10:45 AM  |  3600 N. CHIPPEWA ST. APPLETON, WI 54911

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A PLACE YOU CAN CALL HOME

Are you new to Appleton? Are you new to church? No matter your reasoning, we are glad to have you here. Feel free to take a look around and if you have any questions feel free to contact us. We would love to hear

from you.

KIDS

WE LOVE OUR KIDS

Your kids will love our church! We want to create a place where the entire family can belong and love following Jesus.

GROUPS

MINISTRIES

We believe that engaging in fellowship is a very important tool when growing to be more like Jesus. The encouragment of others is a powerful thing.

WEDNESDAY MEAL

June 11, 2025

5:15-5:45 pm

Ham Casserole with

Broccoli

Garden Salad

Dessert

 

Sign up is required by noon the Monday before.

VALLEY CONNEX

BIBLICAL COUNSELING

Effectively applying the truth of God's word to address the difficult issues of life. This service is open to everyone!

FAMILY

MINISTRY

We are leading and equipping families to grow in Christ. We have classes for all ages from preschool to adults. Learn more and find what fits you best

SUNDAY SCHOOL

FOR ALL AGES

Interested in digging deeper or getting connected in a small group? We have Sunday Bible Studies each week for ALL AGES.  We meet at 9:30am.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Our men enjoy great food, fellowship, and a message the 1st Saturday of each month.  Visit our MEN'S MINISTRY page for more details! Bring a friend, bring your son, bring your son-in-law, bring a neighbor, but most importantly - bring yourself!  (Ages 14 & up).

 

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THE VALLEY VIEW

Pastor Tim

 

"The odds are slim that a team will do a good job..."

 

Ouch!  Not exactly the most encouraging sentence you could ever read.  Also, if you have been on many teams or committees the statement may ring a little true.

 

Most churches, including ours, are structured around teams and committees.  Which is why I picked up Teams that Thrive by Ryan Hartwig and Warren Bird.

 

The book identifies several keys to a successful team -- 

 

1) Teams make decisions.

 

Healthy teams don't just give reports or make lists of what is wrong.  Teams that thrive change the status quo.

 

2) Teams make decisions that matter.

 

Strong teams aren't frustrated by big or complicated problems, they are energized by them.  The problems are why they exist and why they have been given leadership.

 

In fact, teams will struggle if there isn't a situation waiting for them to make a difference.

 

3) Teams make decisions that matter, with the entire church in mind.

 

This is a big factor in my experience.  Teams must think and act beyond their own circle, preference, or constituency and focus on the overall health and purpose of the church.

 

A few other highlights from the book included a list of reasons that teams fail sometimes -- 

 

#1 Everything is a priority, so nothing is a priority.

#5 Absence of Godly character among the team.  (A little low on list for me.)

#6 Confusion over the team's purpose.

#8 Dysfunctional team communication practices.

 

I certainly have "been there, and felt that!"  I have often struggled as a leader with #1 on that list.

 

I picked up this book with the effectiveness of our Ministry Council in mind.  But by the end of the book, I was certain this would be a helpful resource to all of our teams at Valley.

 

In your experience what has been a key to a great team?

 

Your pastor,

Tim

 

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