Guys, the next Men's Breakfast is Saturday, July 20 at 8am.  We'll see you there! 

Men, registration is open for the upcoming Men's Summit (Retreat) October 18-20 at Long Scraggy Mountain Ranch in Buffalo Creek, CO.  This year’s theme is

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, because you can’t deal gently with the sinful things the world constantly throws at you.  Resisting is ungentlemanly at best, and all-out warfare at its worst.  Come get the tools to fight…and win.  Register HERE.  

GriefShare is a Help and Hope Group for those who have lost someone close. Through a 13 week DVD-driven curriculum, we'll walk alongside you as we hear top experts on grief and recovery subjects and then discuss what we watched and what you are experiencing. During the week, you'll have the opportunity to use the workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and help sort out your emotions through journaling. Our next class begins Saturday, August 13 at 9am and runs each Saturday morning through October 26. 
You can register HERE. 

Who should NOT attend Griefshare: We understand that there are other losses in life that create feelings of grief. You might be experiencing a job loss, a divorce, estrangement from a child, or the loss of friends because of a move. This grief is real, but it is not the kind of grief discussed in GriefShare sessions. We encourage you to ask a pastor, counselor, or church leader for help in finding resources that will be of specific help in your situation. If you are going through separation or divorce, please consider finding and participating in a DivorceCare program.  

Hey MVF Kids: August 4th is Promotion Sunday where we get to say Aloha to your old classroom and Aloha to your new one! Incoming 6th graders, please come about 10 minutes before the service you attend and meet MVF Kid's Director Darcee in the Aspen room for a special treat and to find out what's next! 

If you’re new to MVF and haven’t been to a Welcome Lunch yet, we’d love to meet you and your whole family! You’re invited to join us today after the second service (around 11:45am) on Sunday, August 4 at 11:45am in our Aspen room. Our pastors, elders, and staff will be on hand and they’re looking forward to meeting you and answering any questions you’ve got about MVF. We hope you'll join us! Let us know you're coming by signing up above.  

Hey Kids and Parents: The next Friday Funday is August 9.  Children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade can be dropped off at 9am and picked up at noon. Kids should bring their bikes; we'll decorate them for the Hometown Days Parade the next morning!  **Parents: if your kids can't come to Friday Funday because they have already started school, please help them decorate their bikes at home. The crazier, the better!**

Believe it or not, Hometown Days is coming up August 9-11, and it's a great chance to introduce your friends, family, and neighbors to MVF.  We’re looking for volunteers to walk in the Parade and a group to help clean up after the parade.  Volunteers will get a sweet MVF t-shirt with a cool new design.  Other activities at MVF (and around Strasburg) that Saturday, August 10 include:

• Run to the Rails 5K: Check in at 7am in the MVF Parking Lot. The race begins at 7:30am. Please register online by 8/6/24. Race day registration is also available. There will be prizes issued by age and gender. The race is hosted by the Strasburg High School Cross Country Team and is sponsored by the Adams County Health Dept.
• Hometown Days Parade at 10am: Meet on Wagner St in Strasburg by 9:30am and find the MVF group. You can look for MOPS signs and mamas, MVF Kids on their bikes, MVF Espanol, and MVF Banners. We've got goodies to hand out (pinwheels) for the parade, so grab a bag as the parade begins! **A note for Parents of MVF Kids: please help your kiddos decorate their bikes if they are planning to ride in the Hometown Days Parade...the crazier, the better!**
• Trap Shoot sponsored by the MVF Men's Ministry: The trap shoot begins at 9am on the MVF Property and generally lasts through the afternoon. It's $5 per round and you must sign a waiver to participate.
• Pulled-Pork Sandwich Dinner and Square Dance: The dinner starts at 5pm followed by the dance at 6pm. Can't dance? Neither can we! Our caller teaches as we go, and it's fun and easy for all ages...so grab your partner and show up for the fun!

MVF also has a great disc golf course on our property.  Starting June 4th, we will have informal pick up games starting at 6pm each Tuesday night. All skill levels are invited. We always have plenty of discs if you just want to give it a try. For the most part, we don't tend to get super competitive and really enjoy the 9 hole course together. No sign ups, no cost. Just show up 6pm on Tuesday nights during the summer!

We also are putting together a Disc Golf Tournament for Saturday July 13th. Stay tuned for details.