Direct Mailer: Fun Night

The Children's Ministry at CCV hosts a fun night for children in the community in grades 2-4. Every year, almost a thousand children are attracted to this unique event specifically created just for them. Here is the postcard text I wrote:

Fun Night
It’s time to revisit what childhood is all about…FUN! We are planning a night full of games, prizes, food, fun and adventure for all 2nd through 4th graders.

The children’s fun night will start out on the CCV soccer fields and will lead the kids throughout the campus where they will participate in various activities. We’ll make sure you child has one of the best nights ever.

Friday, October 12, 2007
6:00-9:30 pm

Cost is $12 per child if ticket is purchased by 10/7; price increases to $15 thereafter. You can pre-register online at www.ccvonline.com/youth; walk-up registrations are also accepted at the event.

At the event, parents will drop off their children at Bldg 400; pick-up will be at the Worship Center. For security reasons, only pre-screened volunteers will be allowed at Fun Night.

CCV is located on the SW corner of Happy Valley Rd and 67th Ave. For more information, call Krista Ivey at 623.376.2444 or e-mail her at KristaIvey@ccvonline.com.

Press Release: Operation Serve

For two years in a row, CCV had a massive food and clothing drive to benefit the local homeless shelters. Here is a press release that I wrote for a follow-up report.

Mission Accomplished Through Operation Serve
Albert Einstein once said, “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” The members of Christ's Church of the Valley desire to do just that – live a worthy life by serving others. So on Sunday, June 3, CCV volunteers carried out a unique project affectionately known as Operation Serve.

Through Operation Serve, CCV reached out to 560 homeless men, 480 women, and 240 children in need within the greater Phoenix area. This project required 575 volunteers visiting 7 different shelters to accomplish this mission.

Here are some of the facts about Operation Serve:

•3 U-Haul trucks fully loaded with food and non-perishable items were delivered and donated to St. Mary's Food Bank.
•200 large boxes of gently-used business, casual clothing were donated to the shelters.
•1,300 personal kits containing hygiene essentials were distributed.
•1,100 warm meals were served.

Christ's Church of the Valley is located at 7007 W Happy Valley Rd in Peoria, AZ. Contact us if you have any questions at 623.376.2444 or www.ccvonline.com. Regular weekend worship times are 4:30 and 6:15 pm every Saturday and 9:30 and 11:15 am every Sunday.

Direct Mailer: STARS Youth Football

The CCV STARS program sent out a postcard to parents of current players and prospective players to remind them of the youth football league's fall registration deadlines. Here is the text I created for the back of the postcard:

STARS YOUTH FOOTBALL
Sponsored by the Arizona Cardinals, the NFL and CCV

TACKLE: Ages 8-13
Registration deadline 8/3

FLAG: Ages 6-11
Registration deadline 8/18

Flag and tackle games begin on Friday, September 22 and will be played on Christ's Church of the Valley's sports fields on Friday nights. Both leagues are open to boys and girls.

Other upcoming STARS Youth events:
Coach Mo's Speed Camp (Arizona Cardinals)
When: 8/14-15 from 6:00-9:00 pm
Where: CCV sports fields
Cost: $50

Cheer Camp
When: 8/14-15 from 6:00-9:00 pm
Where: CCV sports fields
Cost: $25

Details and registration details online at ccvstars.com

Direct Mailer: The Gift

It's an annual tradition at CCV to throw a volunteer appreciation event. This event happens every year during the fall and it a way for the church to thank its thousands of volunteers who help make the church run. Every year the theme changes. Last year the theme was "The Gift." Here is the text I created for the high quality invite that was mailed out to thousands of volunteers.

Once upon a time, the greatest gift was given…
Christ's Church of the Valley would like to take time to honor you for your continued service…a gift in itself. You and a date are invited to CCV’s Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet.

7:00—9:00 PM

Please select a night to attend from the dates below:
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7

Specifically designed with you in mind, this evening will be full of fun, food and entertainment. This is our night to thank and appreciate you for the gift that you are to CCV. Dinner will be provided and semi-formal attire is encouraged.

Please RSVP by picking up your FREE tickets in The Connecting Place.

Direct Mailer: Chart a New Course

CCV Prescott wanted to annouce their new beginning and invite the Prescott community to check them out for a weekend service. This postcard was mailed out to over 10,000 homes in the northern Arizona area. Here is the text I wrote:

Chart a new course with Christ's Church of the Valley Prescott
Map your way to a new beginning with a dynamic church home! Check out our relevant worship service every Sunday at 9:30 am at the Davis Learning Center located on the campus of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. We have a plan to meet your family needs. Come as you are!

Take the world's greatest challenge: Come follow Christ! Live an adventure, be authentic

Questions? Contact Gary Serago at 480.560.0139 or GarySerago@ccvonline.com.

Direct Mailer: Take A Shot

CCV Prescott wanted to invite men in the Prescott community to bring their sons to a father-and-son archery event. Here is the text I created for a postcard that was mailed out in northern Arizona area.

Ready. Aim. Fire.
Get ready for hunting season. All fathers and sons are invited to attend an archery and bow hunting clinic and competition on Saturday, August 12 from 1:00-5:00 pm. This event is for archers and bow hunters of all levels and ages. Come ready to pick up some great tips, sharpen your skills, and enter a friendly competition.

Meet us at the Granite Mountain Archery Range on Willow Creek Road across from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Bring a neighbor or friend!

Questions? Contact Gary Serago at 480.560.0139 or GarySerago@ccvonline.com.

Direct Mailer: Once Upon A Time...

CCV wanted to send out a personal invitation to local Peoria residents inviting them to the Christmas Services. Over 20,000 high quality, gold foil trimmed invitations were mailed out. Here is the text I created:

Cover: Once upon a time the greatest gift was given...

Inside: You are personally invited to unwrap the greastest gift ever given this Christmas season...

We invite you to explore God's gift to the world and spend Christmas with family and friends at one of CCV's Christmas Services.

Saturday, December 23 4:30 or 6:15 pm

Sunday, December 24 9:30 or 11:15 am, 3:00, 5:00 or 7:00 pm

Specifically designed with you in mind, all services are identical and are created for the whole family to enjoy together. Please call us with questions at 623.376.2444 or get more information online at ccvonline.com.

Merry Christmas,

Dr. Don & Sue Wilson