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ADULT MINISTRIES
GROWTH GROUPS
WORSHIP
VERDE STUDENTS
VERDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
VERDE KIDS/AWANA
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SUNDAYS

Sunday Services

9:30 am

FIND US

102 S Willard St

Cottonwood, AZ 86326

CONTACT US

928.634.3645

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  • MEN
  • WOMEN
  • SENIORS

MEN’S MINISTRY

Our Men’s Ministry is dedicated to providing men with opportunities to make a difference and connect with one another.   We believe the age-old proverb that says, As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) Verde has developed a wide variety of groups for men of all life stages because every man matters.

Our desire is for men to experience the adventure of a relationship with Jesus and with other men exploring what it means to be a man created in God's image.  Throughout the year, our guys come together for adventure, hiking, growth groups, bible studies, men's breakfasts, and an annual men's summit. Because we believe men want to make a difference, we have mission and community projects where we use our tools and get our hands dirty.

If you are interested in getting connected and growing with others, we invite you to join us.  Paul Zienka, our Men's Ministry Team Leader, works in many different facets in order to provide a great ministry for the men of Verde. For more information, contact the church office (email link) or call 928.634.3645.
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WOMEN’S CONNECTION

Our Women’s Ministry, known as Women’s Connection, is dedicated to connecting women. It doesn’t matter what your background is; married or single, have kids or the kids have gone…a new Christian or a mature Christian, whatever your stage in life…there is something just for you! Join us in this journey through life as we grow deeper in a relationship with Jesus.  Connect and build friendships. Serve together as we make a difference in the world. It's easy to get involved; we hope you'll join us! Throughout the year our women participate in bible studies, special women’s events, growth groups and an annual retreat. If you are a Mom, join us at Verde Mom Connect. While providing children's ministry, we host Mom Night Outs, play dates, Bible studies, and engage community events! If you are interested in getting connected and growing with others, we invite you to join us.  Cindy Millar is our Women's Ministry Leader and works in many different facets in order to provide a great ministry for the women of Verde.  For more information, contact the church office (email link) or call 928.634.3645.
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GOLDEN HEIRS

Our Senior’s Ministry (Golden Heirs) is dedicated to providing senior adults 60+ with opportunities to make a difference and connect with one another.    It is a very vibrant and active group that is known for great friendships and lots of fun. Throughout the year, our senior adults come together for food and fellowship at a variety of events designed for you and your friends in mind. Our senior adults serve in many ways within our church and community. All generations matter to God at Verde.

Beginning in September through April our Senior's Ministry engages our community with a monthly event.   You'll enjoy events such as Talent Night, Oktoberfest with entertainment, Thanksgiving Celebration, Christmas Carol Dessert, Gospel concert, Valentine's Dinner, St. Patricks Day Celebration and a Hawaiian Luau.  You, your friends and the community are invited!

On Sunday mornings our senior adults enjoy bible study and fellowship at 11:00 in our Verde fellowship hall. Throughout the week, seniors have a wide variety of growth groups to connect and grow with others.

If you are interested in getting connected and growing with others, we invite you to join us.  Henry Brown is our Seniors' Ministry Leader and works in many different facets in order to provide a great ministry for our seniors. For more information, contact the church office (email link) or call 928.634.3645.
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  • GROWTH GROUPS

THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU!

Our vision at Verde is to have everyone in our church involved in either a Growth Group or another similar small group experience.

WHAT IS A GROWTH GROUP?

Here at Verde, Growth Groups are made up of 8 – 14 people just like you. They’re the place where the real ministry of the church takes place as we study God’s Word, encourage one another and share life together.

Growth Groups are led by trained leaders and meet on various days of the week in homes throughout the Verde Valley. An average meeting includes refreshments and lasts for an hour and a half. We have fall and spring semester growth groups that last 10 weeks. At the end of each session, you will have the choice of staying in the same group, trying a new group or even taking a break. During the summer months, most growth groups take a break.

Most groups are sermon-based where you get to roll up your sleeves and discuss how Sunday’s sermon works in real life. Some are special interest groups focusing on topics such as parenting, marriage, healthy living and Christian basics for new believers.

SUMMER GROWTH GROUPS: MID-JUNE THROUGH JULY.
FALL SEMESTER GROWTH GROUPS: SEPTEMBER THROUGH MID-NOVEMBER.
SPRING SEMESTER GROWTH GROUPS: FEBRUARY THROUGH MID-APRIL.

 

SEARCH OUR ONLINE DIRECTORY OF GROUPS:

GROWTH GROUPS
 

IF YOU DON'T FIND A GROUP IN OUR DIRECTORY THAT FITS PLEASE LET US HELP YOU FIND ONE:

HELP ME FIND A GROWTH GROUP
 

  • WORSHIP
Worship literally means “to attribute worth to someone or something”.    We desire to worship God as “true worshipers” do; “in spirit and in truth”.  We worship many things in our lives whether it be our new phone, sports teams or our favorite series on Netflix.  God deserves the prominent place in our worship, above all those things.

One of the ways we worship Him at Verde is through singing to God as a group on Sunday mornings.  We do this exuberantly as those who have been rescued by our Good Shepherd from sin and death.

Our style is somewhat blended.  We sing many new songs from Hillsong, Bethel, and Passion, but also do many of the great hymns of our faith.

Our worship is a reflection of a life transformed by Jesus.  As the old hymn states, “I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free, His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me”.  This is our God. This is how he cares for us. We’d be honored to have you worship with us!
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  • MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY (MSM)
  • HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY (HSM)
MSM is an exciting place for 6th-8th graders to be a part of the Verde Community Student Ministry. It is this ministry’s goal to help VCC students, as well as any 6th-8th grade student, discover and live a God-centered life in their environment. The moment a student enters through the doors for the first time, they become a part of the Verde Students family.

Any middle school student is welcome to be a part of the MSM youth services which include Wednesday night youth groups from 6:30-8:00 and seasonal Sunday mornings from 11 AM to Noon. Wednesday nights are the most inviting time for a student to join a group as we tend to have crazy fun through food, games, and a challenging message from God’s Word before settling down for small groups.

 
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HSM is an exciting place for freshman - senior students to be a part of the Verde Community Student Ministry. It is this ministry’s goal to help VCC students, as well as any 9th-12th grade student, discover and live a God-centered life in their environment. The moment a student enters through the doors for the first time, they become a part of the Verde Students family. Any high school student is welcome to be a part of the HSM youth services which include Sunday night youth groups from 6:30-8:00 and seasonal Sunday mornings from 11 AM to Noon. Sunday nights are the most inviting time for a student to join a group as we tend to have crazy fun through food, games, worship, and a challenging message from God’s Word before settling down for small groups.

 

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  • VERDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Verde Christian Academy is an outreach ministry of Verde Community church and holds its classes on the Verde campus. We work with 150 students from preschool to sixth grade. Our passion is to partner with families to educate students to know Christ personally, excel academically, and transform communities for God’s Glory.

From weekly chapels to Biblical integration in classes, our students learn about God’s word and have opportunities to respond to the gospel. We have a strong staff of caring certified teachers. We use curriculum committees and curriculum mapping to ensure excellence in academics. Our classes engage the community in various forms of ministry to ignite the hearts of God’s children for his people.

The Lord is blessing us in tremendous ways right now and we look forward with excitement for what He has for us in the future.

 
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  • VERDE KIDS/AWANA
  • VERDE KIDS'S SPECIAL MINISTRY

SUNDAY MORNING

Every Sunday all children (babies through 5th grade) experience safe, age-appropriate environments where the Bible is taught in a creative and relevant way.
We would love to see you and your family visit Verde Kids! Join the fun and experience a world where kids meet Jesus on their level!
9:30 am & 11:00 am Kids Worship Service Birth – 2 year olds: WORSHIP CENTER NURSERY 3 year olds – 5th grade: GYMNASIUM
Make your experience simple and easy. The best place to park if you have children is in our east parking lot in front of our gymnasium. Check in at our gymnasium and it’s just a short walk to our main worship center to check in children, birth through 2 years old.

 

WEDNESDAY EVENING

The purpose of Awana is to help kids, ages 3 – 5th grade, come to know, love, and serve Jesus!  Kids have tons of fun, make friends and grow in their relationship with God. Awana runs on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00 pm.
Our Awana club is Wednesday nights and runs from September through May.  Awana handbooks and calendars are available at club or in the Verde Kids welcome center.
Register now and come join the fun!.
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VOLUNTEER

We are currently looking for volunteers to help in Verde Kids Ministry. We have a variety of volunteer needs to choose from.
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VERDE KIDS'S SPECIAL MINISTRY:

We provide hope, acceptance and belonging for children with special needs so they may experience the love of Jesus, becoming all God desires them to be. Parents and family members can attend church and enjoy worship while their child is cared for in a safe and loving environment.  Serving children 3 years old through 5th grade.

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Old Town Mission's Operation: Back To School

July 27

We are partnering with Old Town Mission...to provide families in need with backpacks filled with school supplies for students in our community.   You can help by donating new backpacks and school supplies such as glue sticks, crayons, #2 pencils, composition books, markers, hand sanitizers, kleenex, ruled notebook paper, pencil sharpeners, and sharpies. 

Drop off your supplies on Sundays or in the church office.  
 
The event will include “The Good News Expo”, special performances, hotdogs, cotton candy, popcorn, games and prizes, bouncy house, slides and more!  

If you'd like to help and volunteer at this event let us know by filling out the form below.

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REFUEL for Women

REFUEL stands for...

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E veryone

F ill

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E ngage

L ives

Looking for connection? Need a group to share life with?  New to town and don't know where to start?

Been here for a while and just looking for friends?

Join with the women of Verde Community for bible study, fellowship, and connection!

Light refreshments served.  5-6:30 pm in the Verde Cafe. Everyone is welcome!

 

REFUEL Dates: 8/1, 9/5, 10/3, 11/7, 12/5, 1/9, 2/6, 3/5, 4/9


Verde Mom Connect
Teddy Bear Picnic

Join Verde Mom Connect for a Teddy Bear Picnic on Monday, July 8.
10:30am-Noon at Ruthie's Closet.
 
Bring your kids with their favorite teddy bear (or stuffed animal).  Read a teddy bear themed book and enjoy some Teddy Grahams!  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Lunch will not be provided.  For more information contact Amberli by clicking here.

Women's Retreat
The Basket Case

Sick to death of worrying about everything under the sun? When it comes to anxiety, we can pray or be prey. By God's design, we are to cast ALL our anxieties on Him! 1 Peter 5:7

Verde Women’s Connection will be hosting a women’s retreat August 23rd 6:30-9:00pm (doors open at 6:00pm) and August 24th 8:30-2:00pm (doors open at 8:00am) with live worship, video-based group sessions by Beth Moore and instructor-led breakout sessions 

 
Saturday afternoon. Appetizers (Friday), Coffee bar with light snacks and lunch will be included in your ticket price.
 
Cost: $35
Once you fill out the form, you'll be redirected to a page where you can pay for the retreat.

Reserve your spot now:

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NEW STUDENT PASTOR

Welcome our new Student Pastor Colby Freeman and his wife Savannah!

Colby is from a small town directly south of Atlanta, Georgia. While he has spent the majority of his life in the southeastern region of the United States, the thought of living in Arizona came with little hesitation.

Colby alongside his bride Savannah got married on June 22, 2019 and joined the team at Verde immediately after. He graduated from Point University (formerly known as Atlanta Christian College) in May of 2018 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biblical Studies & Preaching. He also received his Master’s Degree in Strategic Ministry in May of 2019 from Point and was a part of a prestigious residential program at Christ’s Church of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona.

Welcome Colby and Savannah!  May God bless your ministry here at Verde!


BAPTISM

Interested in taking your Next Step with Jesus through Baptism?
 
Join us for Baptism on Sunday June 30th during the worship service (9:30am).
 
Sign up below to attend our Membership / Baptism Class (STEP 1) on Sunday June 23rd @ 11am in the Fellowship Hall.

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Our STEP 1 (MEMBERSHIP / BAPTISM) Class is Sunday June 23rd at 11am in the Fellowship Hall.

If you want to know more about Verde, understand why we talk about Jesus all the time or are looking to join the church…then STEP 1 is for you.  

Come take your first step with Verde!

Let us know you are coming by filling out the form below

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Annual Meeting

On Sunday, June 30, we'll have our annual meeting just after the service and then celebrate over lunch!  Fried Chicken and Drinks will be provided.  If you can, bring a cold dish (that serves 12).  Come celebrate what God has done at Verde in the past year!

HIGH SCHOOL CAMP

9th-12th Graders join us for Hume Lake on June 8-15. This is the event of the summer so don’t miss out!

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VERDE SERVE

Verde Serve is coming soon! On Saturday, April 6 we will join with Verde Valley Christian Church to serve our community in Jesus name. Our special emphasis for this Verde Serve will be our local schools! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our area.

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