Have you ever asked yourself, “How do I get plugged in at Valley?” Valley is a big church but we are also small at the same time through our Sunday school ministry for all age groups on Sunday mornings. The best way to meet new people and cultivate new friendships is through these Bible study classes. They are designed to help young married couples grow in their spiritual walk with God, build deep and meaningful relationships with others, strengthen their marriage, raise godly children, and discover God’s purpose for their lives! If you are a young couple between the ages of 18-39, then check out some of these young couple classes and see which one you like the best! You can pick up a brochure that lists all of the classes anywhere on campus!

Sunday Morning Bible Study Classes
Click here to register for any of the following classes.
8:00 AM
O.C.T.A.N.E. - "On Christ’s Truth Abides New Election" - Fueled By God
Teacher:  John Burns
Average Age: 32
Average Size: 25
Location: CH 127-128 (1st Floor of Children’s Bldg)
If you want to come, sit, and listen to a "feel good" message that give you tips on how to live a care-free life, this class is probably not be for you. O.C.T.A.N.E. is a class that is designed to challenge your biblical knowledge as well as your spiritual beliefs. Each week we dive into a lesson that is applicable to our lives today. The Bible is much more than stories that happened thousands of years ago, it is God’s manuscript how we should be living in this world today, as well as to what is to come. We will discuss exactly what God said we should be doing in a world that says everyone is right and each one of us can define what truth is.
New Beginnings
Teacher:  Marc Mathiasen
Average Age: 31
Average Size: 16
Location: E102 (1st Floor of Education Building, Outside Entrance)
OCD - Obedient Christian Disciples
Teacher: Jason Wood
Average Age: 34
Average Size: 14
Location: CH123 (1st Floor of Children’s Building)
Un-locking the words of the Bible weekly & following the ultimate example found in Jesus to change not only our own lives, but to impact our families as well. A family oriented atmosphere where camping, bowling, potlucks, back-yard movie nights & more bring you close to other families going through the same stages of life. So if you like humor & an easy going, laid back approach to the Bible, come as you are & give us a chance to make you feel at home.
 
9:30 AM
Soul Café
Teacher: Pastor Brandon Holthaus
Average Age: 40
Average Age: 80
Location: CH 220-221 (2nd Floor of Children’s Bldg)
Here’s to your soul! On a spiritual journey? Time for a Coffee Break. Sit down, look around, and check your directions because in our lifetime we are facing problems and issues that our parents and grandparents couldn’t have imagined. This class is designed for young married adults who are facing today’s issues such as preserving our marriages in a no-fault divorce culture, helping our kids from being influenced by an MTV world, relating and reaching out to a society that glorifies sin, and understanding the purpose and plan of God in our lives and families.
 
The Fortress
Teacher: Ryan Crowl
Average Age: 29
Average Size: 13
Location: CH 122 (1st Floor of Children’s Building)
The Fortress is a young couples class for couples in their twenties or early thirties. We study what the Bible says about our relationship with God, our marriages, raising kids, finances, work, conflict, relationships, and other things that are important to
young couples lives. We also study different books of the Bible and talk about the relevance of God’s Word to our lives. We pray for each other, we care for each other, and we spend time outside of class just having fun.
 
Full Armor
Teacher: Tom Ferralli
Average Age: 35
Average Size: 32
Location: CH127/128 (1st Floor of Children’s Building)
This class will take a look at how today's Christian can be Biblically prepared for spiritual warfare. By studying the Books of the Bible, along with group discussion, Full Armor will engage all young married adults to be "fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace."
Class Structure: Weekly D and D (Donuts and Devotionals), Announcements, Praise and Prayer, as well as Fellowship in and outside the Word of God.
 
Transformers
Teacher: Terry Finch
Average Age: 36
Average Size: 10
Location: CH 123 (1st Floor of Children’s Building)
To make the Gospel come to life in the lives of young married adults while learning to walk in the will of God and impact eternity with souls continually growing closer to God and closer together.
 
Joyful Noise
Teacher: Jason Norton
Average Age: 40
Average Size: 11
Location: B23 & 24 (T-Buildings - South of Children’s Building)
Our class is an interactive, in-depth study of God's word, with great praise music, prayer time, fellowships and friendships. A place for all ages, with or without kids. We are a group of people who are open and on fire for God.
 
11:00 AM
CSI - "Couples Seeking Insight"
Teacher: Charlie Brown
Average Age: 34
Average Size: 30
Location: E102 (1st Floor of Education Building - Outside Entrance)
Proverbs 1:1-6 - "My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding."
So are you calling out for insight? Is it your desire to have a stronger relationship with God and to have a life marked by dedication and obedience to Him? Would you like to meet other young couples who are traveling on the same journey? If so, this is the class for you. We are a very casual, funloving class that would love for you to join us as we seek insight from Gods’ word on how we
should live today. We are an interactive class that has a lot of fun learning the truths of God’s word and applying it to our daily lives. We cannot wait to meet you on this journey!
 
The Journey
Teacher: Matt Weir
Average Age: 28
Average Size: 22
Location: CH 125/126 (1st Floor of Children’s Building)
We are a very casual, young and fun class that seeks to build stronger relationships with each other and also strengthen our relationship with God. If you visit “The Journey” you will eat some delicious food, hear great contemporary music, laugh a lot—I promise you that, and feel totally at home almost immediately. As a class, we get together several times a month to just hang out and build relationships with each other.
Class Structure:Each week we have a time of food and fellowship, class announcements, prayer time, and lesson from God’s Word. We are an interactive class that has a lot of fun learning the truths of God’s Word and finding out how it applies to our lives as young couples!
 
Shifting Gears
Teacher: Kris Pelster
Average Age: 27
Average Size: 23
Location: E202-204 (2nd floor of Education Building)
Shifting gears is exactly that, shifting parts of our busy lives to serve God. With our new marriages, young kids, and all the natural shifts in our lives, we are learning how to raise our families the way God intended.


Married Life Live Events

Purpose of the Event
These Married Life Live Events are designed to encourage, empower, and celebrate marriage! Married Life Live creates an exciting date night for young couples, full of laughter and fun, provides fellowship and connection with other young couples, and it challenges couples in their marriage and in their relationship with God.

Audience
The Married Life Live Events are geared for Young Married Couples between the ages of 20-39.

Event Registration
Pre-registration begins 6 weeks prior to the Married Life Live Event.

What does Married Life Live Include?
Includes childcare for the kids, great food, live music, games, fun, & a practical message that will strengthen your marriage.

Comments about the Married Life Live Events
"Thanks we really had fun & met new friends!"
"Awesome!! We look forward to the future events"
"This event was a great eye opener!"
"Too much good stuff to fit in only 2 hours! Loved the Games & Giveaways! Definite Success! Can’t wait for the next event!"
"We loved the Newlywed Game"
"Wished it lasted longer!"
"Loved it! Very encouraging!!"

Next Married Life Live Event: Info Coming Soon!

Andrew Spradlin
Pastor to Young Married Adults
 
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