The monthly serving focus for January is called Hydration for Heroes! Let’s show our appreciation for the Dodgeville Fire Department / EMS. Due to limited space in the firehouse, they have requested that we bring in packets of electrolyte powder such as Propel, Liquid IV, Drip, Drop or Body Armor that goes into a bottle of water. These items have a much longer shelf life and can be stored easily. You can purchase these drink mixes and drop in the tote on the table by the front door. Or you can:

  • Drop cash or coin donations in the collection jar at the Information 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.

    Transform Your Financial Future! Join us for Financial Peace University starting on January 5! Are you ready to take control of your finances and build a brighter financial future? This engaging class will equip you with the tools and strategies you need to manage your money wisely, pay off debt, and save for your dreams. Class will be held in the Club 45 room at Hidden Valley Community Church starting on Monday, January 5 at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $60 per family for this 9-week course. Don’t miss this opportunity to change your financial outlook for the better! Sign up today and take the first step toward a life of financial freedom. To register or ask questions, please contact theshaffers2019@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

    Friday Morning Life Group -     This group will start up again on Friday, January 9 at 9:00 a.m. in Club 45. They will begin a new video series from Gary Hamrick on the Book of Galatians. Email msteenlage@gmail.com for more information.

    Supernatural -     We live in a natural world that we can see and touch, but the Bible talks about a supernatural, behind-the-scenes world that has a daily impact on our lives. What are the facts about Angels, Satan, and Demons? How do we win a battle that we cannot see? Join us for a Life Group called Supernatural beginning Tuesday, January 27 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in Club 45. Email scott@hiddenv.com for more information or to join.

    Men’s Breakfast!     Join us on Saturday, January 10  from 6:00 to 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and for the next video in the series called “Be a Godly Man.” where Pastor Joby Martin invites men to embrace God’s definition of masculinity. God has designed men to be protectors, providers, and defenders. When men act like men, everyone flourishes. This is a monthly event held on the second Saturday of each month through May. 

    Pancake breakfast:     Join us immediately after the service on Sunday, January 11 for a FREE pancake breakfast. We will be serving pancakes and sausages along with a beverage. This is an excellent opportunity to connect, make new friends and meet others in our church.

    Ruby’s Pantry: Just a reminder that Tuesday, January 20 is our next Ruby’s Pop-Up Pantry.     $25 cash buys you an abundance of food and will help stretch your grocery budget. Distribution starts by 4:00 and ends at 5:30 or when shares run out. Tell a friend! We’re always looking for volunteers to help! Go to www.rubyspantry.org and select the Dodgeville location to sign up. 

    Church Annual Meeting:     Join us on Sunday, February 1 after the service for our annual meeting. Members will be voting for Leadership Team members. We are also seeking nominations for the LT. When nominating someone for the LT, they must be a member of Hidden Valley. A potluck lunch will be served following the meeting. 

    Collision:     Our youth group for grades 5 -12 meets at Hidden Valley from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday evening during the school year. Everyone is welcome!  Whether you've been to church all of your life or have never stepped inside one before, this program is for you!  Please note that if Dodgeville Schools are canceled, Collision is canceled, too! For more information, contact collision@hiddenv.com.

    January KidZone:      In the month of January, we are learning about growing stronger in our faith. Strength comes from practice and growing our faith skills!  

    •practice talking about God 

•practice praying to God

•practice listening to God 

•practice living for God

KidZone verse of the month: Training the body has some value. But being godly has value in every way. It promises help for the life you are now living and the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:8

2025 Giving Statements: The HVCC giving statements will be emailed in early January if we have an email on file, otherwise the statements will be mailed. If you have any questions, please email Lori at admin@hiddenv.com. 

Weather cancellations: If we encounter winter weather on a Sunday morning and need to cancel services, we will send out a church-wide email and/or text. We will also post on our Facebook page and on our website.

Sermon series: Choose Better! As a new year begins, we get to make a whole set of new choices. What if we chose better? God’s Word is full of choices that if we opt in will make life better. Rather than settle for a Happy New Year, let’s aim for a Better New Year.

January 4  Better Habit
January 11 Better Effort
January 18 Better Gain
January 25 Better Battle
February 1 Better Name
February 8 Better Patience

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!