Brochure: One Mission

One Mission, a non-profit mission outreach organization, recently had their first fundraising event. The above brochure was placed at each table setting and provided general information about the organization and the impact it is having in communities in Rocky Point, Mexico.

One Mission offers short-term mission trips (3-5 days) for families, businesses and churches all across the U.S. They provide a safe, affordable way to make a positive impact on people living in a third world environment.

Short Story: Wrong Number, Right Connection

Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV) likes to run short, 250-word stories in each weekend's bulletin to tie in with the sermon or events happening within the church. The approximate bulletin count is 7,200 every weekend.

Wrong Number, Right Connection
Dave and Sybil Eberhart, longtime CCV members and volunteer ushers, were faithfully volunteering at the recent calling campaign to get people connected into neighborhood groups. Each volunteer was asked to call 32 different families. Sybil happened to call 33 families because of a simple mistake of misdialing.

That simple mistake was actually a divine phone call. “I must have misdialed a number because once I took off explaining over the phone about our wonderful neighborhood groups available in Surprise, the lady started to chuckle. She then asked me what number I was trying to dial and politely informed me that I was way off, but that she wanted to hear more about CCV and the neighborhood groups in her area,” explains Sybil.

“So I gave her the full pitch. She then said, ‘Do you believe in a God-appointed call?’ I said ‘yes' and then she shared that she and her husband had been praying about finding a vibrant church with a small group ministry and a great youth program for their son who is in high school.”

Just a couple of weeks ago, Dave and Sybil met up with the new couple for a cup of coffee and sat with them in the weekend service. “We have been so blessed by the connection that happened with this precious family who was so hungry for a church home,” said Sybil.

This story reminds us all to make the most out of every opportunity that comes our way. Sybil’s willingness to go out of her way to get someone connected to God is priceless.

Short Story: Neighborhood Group Caught in the Act

Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV) likes to run short, 250-word stories in each weekend's bulletin to tie in with the sermon or events happening within the church. The approximate bulletin count is 7,200 every weekend.

Neighborhood Group Caught in the Act
Joe Clayton, Westwing’s send leader for the neighborhood group ministry, has always been there to serve others. In fact, he’s dedicated the last seven years of his life to serving CCV and the local community. Joe is acutely familiar with giving to the needs of others before helping himself.

Recently, Joe was rushed to the hospital for a life-threatening illness that could have taken his life. Fortunately for Joe and his family, his infection was caught early and he has since fully recovered. Joe’s recovery is nothing short of a miracle, and the outpouring of support he and his family received from others in his neighborhood groups is also considered a lifelong blessing.

“Shortly after arriving in the hospital, I had fellow CCV members in my ICU room praying for me. This was the first of many gifts and experiences I had during this process. I can not express the heartfelt gratitude I had for a church making me feel so cared for,” Joe explains.

While Joe was in the hospital, his wife also received support through phone calls and prayers. After Joe’s short stay in the hospital, other small group members arranged to have meals delivered to their house for a week. “I can not tell you the feeling I had knowing that we have such a great church and community that takes care of the people in need. This also speaks to the importance of belonging to a neighborhood group. This experience has changed my life,” Joe said.

Press Release: Death-Defying Stunts Allure Local Teens At CRASH

DEATH-DEFYING STUNTS ALLURE LOCAL TEENS AT CRASH, AN EVENT CREATED FOR JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS

Peoria, AZ – Next weekend, hundreds of junior high students will gather for a brand new event sure to capture their attention at Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV). The event known as CRASH will wildly amaze and entertain the teens all within a safe, friendly environment.

“This new event is one that we are really excited about! We have lots in store for the night including smashing fruit, watching a stunt guy attempt death-defying tricks, and amazing prizes. This will be a great night for junior high students where they will never forget what they saw,“ explains Dustin Tappan, Junior High Pastor.

CCV will host CRASH on Saturday, February 28, from 6:15-9:00 pm. The evening starts with live music at The Garage, followed by an engaging, relevant talk about living a life of adventure and purpose.

“We want students to connect with each other and with God in a personal way, so we try to create dynamic environments that make them comfortable. This experience is memorable because it is so unique,” Tappan remarks.

This event takes place at 7007 W. Happy Valley Road in building 4000 in the middle of the campus. More information is available at ccvgarage.com. Members of the media wishing to cover the CRASH party must contact CCV, Jon Edmiston, at 623.298.2911.

Short Story: Reaching Out in Rocky Point

Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV) likes to run short, 250-word stories in each weekend's bulletin to tie in with the sermon or events happening within the church. The approximate bulletin count is 7,200 every weekend.

REACHING OUT IN ROCKY POINT
It’s estimated that half the population in Mexico is living in poverty, with one-fifth living in extreme poverty. Some families live on less than one dollar a day, a level comparable to the world's poorest countries. Yet it’s often the poorest people who find the greatest joy out of simple acts of kindness.

ONE Mission, a CCV-supported mission outreach organization, recently spent the day reaching out to the most poverty stricken neighborhoods in Rocky Point, Mexico. During this outreach event, ONE Mission along with a coalition of local Rocky Point churches, handed out over eight thousand hotdogs and five thousand pairs of adult and children’s shoes within a few hours. The shoes given out are the very shoes that most of you donated on one single weekend to show a tangible act of service.

“Hundreds of children put shoes on for the very first time in their lives. Families were lined up over two city blocks in order to receive their blessing,” said Jason Law, CCV member and ONE Mission’s founder. “The amazing part of this whole event was that many of the local residents saw what we were doing and wanted to help out. They wanted to help give back to their community. ONE Mission simply equipped the local residents to make an impact themselves. This is the heart and passion of ONE Mission—to enable rather than to do for,” Jason stated.

The most important part of the day wasn’t necessarily filling hungry bellies or handing out shoes to the needy; it was that 5,000 people where able to see the church in action—serving, loving, and showing Christ in a real way.

Short Story: More Than A Game

Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV) likes to run short, 250-word stories in each weekend's bulletin to tie in with the sermon or events happening within the church. The approximate bulletin count is 7,200 every weekend.

MORE THAN A GAME
The CCV soccer fields provide more than an instructional setting for young children learning the game of soccer. They provide a training ground where moral character is developed and Christ-like values are encouraged.

Just a couple of weeks ago, CCV hosted one of the largest competitive soccer tournaments in the Valley. Over 2,100 kids, boys and girls between the ages of 7 to 14, travelled from all over Arizona and Nevada to participate in the tournament. Roughly only 300 of those players were from CCV, the rest were visitors.

Harry Demos, CCV director of youth sports, estimated that over 2,500 people stepped onto the CCV campus for the first time. It’s Harry’s desire, along with all of the volunteer coaches, to make visitors feel welcome and comfortable. “Ultimately we want to invite people from the community to participate in youth sports, come to the campus, and feel the love of Christ the minute they step on our fields,” explains Harry.

Harry also encourages all of his soccer coaches and players to live a Christ-like life by showing great sportsmanship during competitions and utilizes playing cards that teach Godly principles to the young players throughout the soccer season.

The mission of CCV’s youth sports league is to continually build relationships with new people and introduce them to Jesus Christ. CCV is transforming youth sports in the Valley by encouraging kids, teaching basic sports skills, and encouraging life skills necessary to be successful on and off the field.