Guide to World Outreach Week

Young Adults Worship Night at 7 p.m. All Young Adults are invited to a Worship Night with missionary Priscilla Matamoros. Priscilla will share about her unique life experiences as the daughter of a missionary, and what led her to embrace the calling of being a missionary herself. Room 209.

"The Wall of the Unreached" The interactive exhibit will be in the Welcome Area.

FoodCare Drive. Pick up and return bags in the Welcome Area. All goods and groceries will benefit needy neighbors through Gifts of Love, a Local Outreach partner.

Toiletry Drive. Collected toiletry essentials will be distributed by our short-term mission trip teams to families in areas we're serving this year. List of items is at the wicker basket drop-off spot in the Welcome Area.

"Your Work Matters" Conference, 8:30 a.m. This transformative conference will open your eyes to the divine significance of your everyday work! Whether you’re a homemaker, advancing in your career, or juggling studies, this customized WOW event will empower you to see how your unique skills and passions fit into God’s global mission. Experts Grant Ryder and John Spadafora will lead sessions on topics such as how your work reflects God’s glory, real-life stories of workplace disciple-making, and the biblical call to faith-driven careers. Continental breakfast provided. Room 305.

WOW Worship Service, 5 p.m.: Contemporary Worship Service featuring guest speaker Allan Matamoros. Sanctuary.

Visit with Missionaries, 6:15 p.m.: Right after the service, visit missionaries in the Welcome Area, or at the optional dinner in Fellowship Hall. (Click here for pricing)

"The Wall of the Unreached" The interactive exhibit will be in the Welcome Area.

FoodCare Drive. Pick up and return bags in the Welcome Area. All goods and groceries will benefit needy neighbors through Gifts of Love, a Local Outreach partner.

Toiletry Drive. Collected toiletry essentials will be distributed by our short-term mission trip teams to families in areas we're serving this year. List of items is at the wicker basket drop-off spot in the Welcome Area.

WOW Worship Service, 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service featuring guest speaker Allan Matamoros. Sanctuary.

Valley Kids Church, 9 and 10:45 a.m. Kids classes will visit "The Wall of the Unreached" during their usual class times.

Valley Students Class, 9 a.m. Missionary guest Priscilla Matamoros will share with the students. Room 305.

Valley Adults Missionary Presentation, 9 a.m. Missionary guests Thom and Ellen Schotanus will share with gathered Community Groups, Equipping Classes, and other adults. Everyone is welcome. Cafe. 

Connect Time, 10:15 a.m. Visit missionaries in the Welcome Area.

WOW Worship Service, 10:45 a.m. Blended Worship Service featuring guest speaker Allan Matamoros. Sanctuary.

Valley Adults Missionary Presentation, 10:45 a.m. Missionary guests Jeff and Chris Klauke will share with gathered Community Groups, Equipping Classes, and other adults. Everyone is welcome. Cafe.

WOW Luncheon, 12:30 p.m. Come hear a compelling message from guest speaker Allan Matamoros, followed by a presentation about the future of Outreach at Valley.

"The Wall of the Unreached" The interactive exhibit will be in the Welcome Area.

FoodCare Drive. Pick up and return bags in the Welcome Area. All goods and groceries will benefit needy neighbors through Gifts of Love, a Local Outreach partner.

Toiletry Drive. Collected toiletry essentials will be distributed by our short-term mission trip teams to families in areas we're serving this year. List of items is at the wicker basket drop-off spot in the Welcome Area.

Faith in Action, 6:30 p.m.  What are your Next Steps in fulfilling the Great Commission? Valley Outreach Pastor Asher Sarjent and Candace Fish from Converge will host a casual pizza dinner to meet with Valley attendees and explore how you can share the Gospel where you work, live, and play. If you are interested in short-term, mid-term, or long-term missions, this is also a great time to explore what that might look like for you and your family. We'll gather for dinner in the LIbrary.

"The Wall of the Unreached" The interactive exhibit will be in the Welcome Area.

FoodCare Drive. Pick up and return bags in the Welcome Area. All goods and groceries will benefit needy neighbors through Gifts of Love, a Local Outreach partner.

Toiletry Drive. Collected toiletry essentials will be distributed by our short-term mission trip teams to families in areas we're serving this year. List of items is at the wicker basket drop-off spot in the Welcome Area.

Missionary Visits: Guest missionaries will visit Equipping Classes, Community Groups, and Valley Kids Clubs. Usual times and rooms.

Visit with Missionaries, 6:15 p.m.: Visit with missionaries during our weekly optional dinner in Fellowship Hall. (Click here for pricing)

Praying Around the World, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a heartfelt evening of community prayer for Valley’s missionaries. Our visiting missionaries will gather alongside Valley attendees to lift up their praises and prayer requests. Members of Tuesday night Community Groups and Equipping Classes will also attend. Simple dessert will be served. Age-appropriate environments for Kindergarten and under are available. Fellowship Hall.

"The Wall of the Unreached" The interactive exhibit will be in the Welcome Area.

FoodCare Drive. Pick up and return bags in the Welcome Area. All goods and groceries will benefit needy neighbors through Gifts of Love, a Local Outreach partner.

Toiletry Drive. Collected toiletry essentials will be distributed by our short-term mission trip teams to families in areas we're serving this year. List of items is at the wicker basket drop-off spot in the Welcome Area.

"The Wall of the Unreached" The interactive exhibit will be in the Welcome Area.

FoodCare Drive. Pick up and return bags in the Welcome Area. All goods and groceries will benefit needy neighbors through Gifts of Love, a Local Outreach partner.

Toiletry Drive. Collected toiletry essentials will be distributed by our short-term mission trip teams to families in areas we're serving this year. List of items is at the wicker basket drop-off spot in the Welcome Area.

Legacy Builders Luncheon, noon.  This special WOW edition of Legacy Builders will feature missionary guest Brad Cairns, who will share about his experience ministering to unreached people groups. The lunch is open to everyone in the “third third” of life. To RSVP, email Pastor Skip at . Fellowship Hall.

"The Wall of the Unreached" The interactive exhibit will be in the Welcome Area.

FoodCare Drive. Pick up and return bags in the Welcome Area. All goods and groceries will benefit needy neighbors through Gifts of Love, a Local Outreach partner.

Toiletry Drive. Collected toiletry essentials will be distributed by our short-term mission trip teams to families in areas we're serving this year. List of items is at the wicker basket drop-off spot in the Welcome Area.

WOW Women's Dinner, 6 p.m. Join other women at Valley for “Together at the Table” -- a special evening of connection and inspiration! Guest speaker Ashley Anderson, Mission Pastor at Church of the City in New York, will share a powerful message about the persecuted Church in the Middle East. Attendees will enjoy a family-style meal inspired by the flavors of the Middle East. Tickets are $10 per person, and free childcare is available for ages 10 and under if you register by March 14. Childcare reservations are made on the tickets form. Click here to purchase tickets. Fellowship Hall.

WOW Men's Dinner, 6 p.m. “Together on the Field” is an action-packed game night is guys, dads, and their kids! Hang out, enjoy BBQ, watch NCAA basketball games, and shoot hoops. Family-friendly events include indoor mini golf and a bounce house. This event includes a short message about living out your faith on the playing field. Tickets are $10 per person or $15 per family. Free childcare is available for ages 10 and under if you register by March 14. Childcare reservations are made on the tickets form. Click here to purchase tickets. The Venue.

"The Wall of the Unreached" The interactive exhibit will be in the Welcome Area.

FoodCare Drive. Pick up and return bags in the Welcome Area. All goods and groceries will benefit needy neighbors through Gifts of Love, a Local Outreach partner.

Toiletry Drive. Collected toiletry essentials will be distributed by our short-term mission trip teams to families in areas we're serving this year. List of items is at the wicker basket drop-off spot in the Welcome Area.

World Outreach Giving Presentation.  Valley leaders will share about World Outreach giving during the 5 p.m. worship service. Sanctuary.

Visit with Missionaries, 6:15 p.m.: Right after the service, visit missionaries in the Welcome Area, or at the optional dinner in Fellowship Hall. (Click here for pricing)

"The Wall of the Unreached" The interactive exhibit will be in the Welcome Area.

FoodCare Drive. Pick up and return bags in the Welcome Area. All goods and groceries will benefit needy neighbors through Gifts of Love, a Local Outreach partner.

Toiletry Drive. Collected toiletry essentials will be distributed by our short-term mission trip teams to families in areas we're serving this year. List of items is at the wicker basket drop-off spot in the Welcome Area.

World Outreach Giving Presentation.  Valley leaders will share about World Outreach giving during the 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. worship services. Sanctuary.

Visit with Missionaries. Visit missionaries in the Welcome Area during Connect Time at 10:15 a.m. and right after the 10:45 a.m. worship service.

"The Wall of the Unreached" The interactive exhibit will be in the Welcome Area.

FoodCare Drive. Pick up and return bags in the Welcome Area. All goods and groceries will benefit needy neighbors through Gifts of Love, a Local Outreach partner.

Toiletry Drive. Collected toiletry essentials will be distributed by our short-term mission trip teams to families in areas we're serving this year. List of items is at the wicker basket drop-off spot in the Welcome Area.

World Outreach Week is Valley's annual focused time on reaching people around the world and in our neighborhoods with the Good News about Jesus, helping to fulfill the Great Commission. It's a week of learning, celebrating, and praying about how we can each participate in World Outreach, a vital aspect of our church's mission for 47 years.

Our theme this year, explained:

Jesus calls His disciples to fulfill the Great Commission and reach all nations with the Gospel. But it’s a challenging call! “Worthy Cause; Worth the Cost” is a natural theme for us this year and every year, as we consider the cost of being a follower of Jesus and the joy of sharing Him with the world.

WOW is an all-church event! Every ministry gets involved; Valley Avon and Valley Simsbury both host WOW events. There are special events for kids, students, young adults, men, and women. We have charity drives to benefit spiritual and practical needs of people across our street and around the world. And we ask everyone who attends Valley to "pray, give, and go" to take part in the glorious challenge of helping to fulfill the Great Commission -- spreading the Good News of Jesus to every corner of the world.

Allan Matamoros has dedicated his life to following and serving Jesus in world missions. Currently he serves with ETHNE International Development, a humanitarian development NGO with the purpose of identifying, accompanying and equipping small local initiatives that exist for the economic, social and spiritual development of their communities. Allan works with a multinational team to transform Latin America from a mission field to a mission force. Allan, and his wife, Patricia, focus on evangelizing the Muslim world in Jordan, Cyprus, and Spain.