September Newsletter
Our September Monthly Serving Focus is called Wherever You May Romy. Did you know that each of our rural hospitals transfer an average of 10 - 15 newborns to NICUs (neonatal intensive care unit) each year? The mission of this non-profit organization is to provide comfort, support, and meaningful resources to families navigating an unexpected NICU journey, especially those who deliver at rural hospitals and must be transferred to a larger NICU. They strive to uplift families and let them know they are not alone throughout that stressful journey. Kayla Sazama will be with us on September 13 to tell her story that turned heartbreak and worry into a purpose. She will share how they have built a cause all about caring, connecting, and showing up for others when it matters most.
Their Care Totes Program provides a Lands' End tote and soft blanket, a NICU journal, thoughtful essentials, and bonding hearts within, each item is chosen to support families through some of their most challenging days.
To participate, you can:
Drop cash or coin donations in the collection jar at the Connection Center on Sunday mornings.
Put a check or cash in your offering envelope and mark “MSF” in the memo line of the check or mark it on the envelope and place it in the offering box.
Give online and select DV Monthly Serving Focus as your donation category.
Life Groups are starting! Beginning on Wednesday,September 9 we will be adding a women’s life group from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Fervent, by Priscilla Shirer, will be the book we will be reading. There is no cost for this group. Are you dropping off a teen for Collision? Consider staying for the class with other women, be encouraged, socialize and come when you can. Contact Lara Pawelski at 608 575-1012 or lara@hiddenv.com to sign up or with questions.
The Band of Brothers Breakfast group will be starting on Saturday, September 12 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. The breakfast will be served at 6:30 a.m. with a short program following. A great way to start your Saturday morning! This men’s group will meet the 2nd Saturday of each month through April. Contact dmenard@hiddenv.com for more information.
Thursday morning Men’s Group will begin a new video series on 2nd Timothy starting September 10th. The group meets in Club 45 on Thursday mornings from 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
The Friday morning life group is continuing their way through the Book of Genesis with Gary Hamrick. Each episode is self contained and you are encouraged to join the group when you can. This group is open to all and meets at 9:00 a.m. in the Club 45 room at Hidden Valley.
We’re Kickin’ with Chicken on Kick-Off Sunday, September 13! It’s a wonderful day for Hidden Valley—an opportunity to celebrate coming together after a busy summer season. We’ll be cheering on our favorite gridiron teams, and we’re excited to welcome life groups back as they get started again this fall. This year, we’re also adding something special: a delicious chicken dinner served right after the service. This idea was shared with us awhile back, and we’re truly grateful to Dirk and Luke Drury for preparing it for us on this Sunday. We hope you’ll stay after the service, grab some lunch, and make new friends while reconnecting with our church family. It’s an awesome opportunity to invite friends and family to come join you for a Sunday morning full of good news and great food!
Calling all ladies and teen girls to save the date! Joyce Meyer’s Love Life Conference 2026 has been scheduled for October 22 - 24. Lara Pawelski and Karen Hassler will be your hosts of this event. There will be no cost, and you are welcome to attend during times and days that are convenient for your schedule. Thursday, October 22 session is 6:00 p.m.; Friday, October 23 sessions are 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.and 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 24 sessions are 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. We hope you can join us for worship, encouragement and restoration. RSVP to Lara at lara@hiddenv.com or 608-575-1012 or Karen at klhassl@yahoo.com or 608-341-8203.
Current Sermon Series: We are finishing up our series Been There, Done That, Do It Better on September 6. On September 13, it is Kick-Off Sunday with the series Get in the Game.
September 6 Proverbs on Decision Making
September 13 Get in the Game
New Sermon Series: On September 20, we start our new series titled Who Are You, God? “Tell me a little about yourself.” We ask that question when we want to get to know someone better. Let’s ask God that question and let’s get to know Him better. Let’s learn about God by listening to God.
September 20 God is… “Let ME introduce MYSELF”
September 27 God is Hope
Collision: Our youth group will be starting back up on Wednesday, September 16. Collision is for grades 5 -12 meets at Hidden Valley from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday evening during the school year. For more information, contact collision@hiddenv.com or follow the Collision Facebook page.
Life Groups at HVCC: Our current life groups can be found on our website: https://www.hiddenv.com/life-groups
Our service time is 9:00 a.m. Children’s programming is available for nursery through 5th grade. If you can’t join us in person, we do livestream our service at https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenvalleycommunitychurch.
Stay Awesome!