
Student Ministry Middle School Blitz All Nighter
BLITZ IS BACK!
Blitz is an all-night middle school event hosted by Valley Church in West Des Moines, IA on Friday, November 4, 2022. The night starts with an opening rally in the Valley Church auditorium featuring:
Hundreds of middle school students from churches all around central Iowa
A worship band
A speaker who will share the Good News about Jesus Christ
Lots of pizza!
Then we will divide up and travel around Des Moines to different venues all night for fun activities including:
Sky Zone
Bowling
Dodgeball
Ice Skating & Broomball
Roller Skating
Arcade games & laser tag
Not only will this be the middle school event of the year, but it will be a great way to learn about Jesus, meet new people, and get spiritually refreshed.
Learn more at blitzallnighter.com and check out the promo video below.

Student Ministry Outdoor Movie
We are excited to host our next Outdoor Movie on the Lawn. We will have a huge outdoor screen, lights, campfires, theater popcorn, smores and more, and we will be viewing an awesome movie (more to come).
There is no cost for the event, so have them bring friends, lawn chairs and blankets and we will provide the rest!

Student Ministry Cozy Sweater NEW YEAR Party
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Students, we invite you to put on some cozy sweaters, and come hang out with us for an epic night to kick-off 2022. Grab friends, yep, not just one, but all the friends and join us for an exciting night of fun and goodness!
We can’t wait to ring in the New Year together!

Student Ministry Middle School Blitz All Night
BLITZ IS SOLD OUT!
Learn more at blitzallnighter.com

Student Ministry High School Guys Night
Attention all high school guys!
You don’t want to miss this super cool night of just the guys hanging out. We will pack it with some food, games, activities and more. Grab a friend (gotta be a guy friend - non of those girl friends on this night) and join us!

Student Ministry Outdoor Movie
We are excited to host our next Movie on the Lawn. We will have a huge outdoor screen, lights, campfires, theater popcorn, smores and more, and we will be premiering an awesome movie (more to come).
There is no cost for the event, so have them bring friends, lawn chairs and blankets and we will provide the rest!

Student Ministry Bonfire & Worship Night
Students be sure to join us for this awesome night - outside, around the campfire, as we pour our attention and focus on worship our incredible God. We are gonna use some fun and creative ways to worship Him, while singing some awesome songs that point our attention to Him.
So warm up those vocal cords and grab a lawn chair. We can’t wait to worship with you.

Student Ministry Fall Retreat
We are excited to be able to host a one day Fall Retreat for our students in partnership with Wildwood Hills Ranch! Our day will be packed with fun activities, great teaching, worship, outdoor experiences and more. This one day retreat will allow us to create a healthy and safe environment for our students without missing all the fun and memorable parts that retreats bring.
WHERE: Wildwood Hills Ranch
Cost: $35 per person
Transportation to and from Wildwood Hills Ranch is the responsibility of each family. Westwind will not be providing group transportation due to social distancing and health strategies to ensure a safe and healthy experience for each student.
Student Drop off and Registration opens at Wildwood Hills Ranch is at 8:30am
Student Pick up at Wildwood Hills Ranch is at 5:00pm

Student Ministry Live Nights
LIVE NIGHTS
Throughout the Summer we will be hosting LIVE NIGHTS, beginning to open up the opportunity to see each other face to face in appropriately social distanced and healthy ways. Even with 6 feet or more between us, we believe seeing each others' faces is so important in this time and we don't want to miss the chance to laugh, learn and live out all that God is going to teach us this summer.
Dates for these LIVE NIGHTS are below.
August 5: 7pm - Westwind Church Office Lawn
August 12 : 7pm - Westwind Church Office Lawn
August 19 : 7pm - Westwind Church Office Lawn

Student Ministry Live Nights
LIVE NIGHTS
Throughout the Summer we will be hosting LIVE NIGHTS, beginning to open up the opportunity to see each other face to face in appropriately social distanced and healthy ways. Even with 6 feet or more between us, we believe seeing each others' faces is so important in this time and we don't want to miss the chance to laugh, learn and live out all that God is going to teach us this summer.
Dates for these LIVE NIGHTS are below.
August 5: 7pm - Westwind Church Office Lawn
August 12 : 7pm - Westwind Church Office Lawn
August 19 : 7pm - Westwind Church Office Lawn

Student Ministry Live Nights
LIVE NIGHTS
Throughout the Summer we will be hosting LIVE NIGHTS, beginning to open up the opportunity to see each other face to face in appropriately social distanced and healthy ways. Even with 6 feet or more between us, we believe seeing each others' faces is so important in this time and we don't want to miss the chance to laugh, learn and live out all that God is going to teach us this summer.
Dates for these LIVE NIGHTS are below.
August 5: 7pm - Westwind Church Office Lawn
August 12 : 7pm - Westwind Church Office Lawn
August 19 : 7pm - Westwind Church Office Lawn

Student Ministry Tailgate Farewell for Caleb Davis
Our Tailgate Farewell Party for Caleb is going to be a super fun night, and we don’t want you to miss out on our opportunity to celebrate, say thank you and prayerfully send Caleb to his next season of ministry. Kona Ice Truck will be on sight to make the night even more memorable!
Throughout the Summer we have some SUMMER SPECIALS coming your way. These are in person events, with all the social distancing and appropriate health measures in place, and are created to simply play, laugh and have fun together. These are great spaces to invite a friend and introduce them to this thing called Westwind Students!
Dates for SUMMER SPECIALS are below.
July 29 : 7-9pm - Tailgate Farewell Party for Caleb Davis
August 7 : 8-10pm - Drive-In Movie

Student Ministry Live Nights
LIVE NIGHTS
Throughout the Summer we will be hosting LIVE NIGHTS, beginning to open up the opportunity to see each other face to face in appropriately social distanced and healthy ways. Even with 6 feet or more between us, we believe seeing each others' faces is so important in this time and we don't want to miss the chance to laugh, learn and live out all that God is going to teach us this summer. If it's not quite time for you to join us LIVE, don't worry, we will still be meeting online for our ZOOM Groups every other week.
Dates for these LIVE NIGHTS are below.
June 24 : 7pm - Westwind Church Office Lawn
July 8 : 7pm - Westwind Church Office Lawn
July 22 : 7pm - Westwind Church Office Lawn
August 12 : 7pm - Westwind Church Office Lawn

Student Ministry ZOOM Groups
Zoom has been a pretty great piece of technology and we are thankful that it allows our Life Groups to see each other face to face to talk about life, about God's Word, to engage new friends and to pray together. Yep, it's a little different than being face to face and shoulder to shoulder, but we won't take anything for granted. Our Student Ministry Life Group leaders are ready to gather and spend some great time together. Each week we will provide a teaching time on YouTube (be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to never miss a message - SUBSCRIBE HERE) and then your Life Group leader will send you an invite for your Life Group ZOOM that will start immediately after.
Dates for ZOOM Groups are below.
July 1 : 7pm - YouTube Message | 8pm - Online ZOOM
July 15 : 7pm - YouTube Message | 8pm - Online ZOOM
August 5 : 7pm - YouTube Message | 8pm - Online ZOOM

Student Ministry Live Nights
LIVE NIGHTS
Throughout the Summer we will be hosting LIVE NIGHTS, beginning to open up the opportunity to see each other face to face in appropriately social distanced and healthy ways. Even with 6 feet or more between us, we believe seeing each others' faces is so important in this time and we don't want to miss the chance to laugh, learn and live out all that God is going to teach us this summer. If it's not quite time for you to join us LIVE, don't worry, we will still be meeting online for our ZOOM Groups every other week.
Dates for these LIVE NIGHTS are below.
June 24 : 7pm - Westwind Church Office Lawn
July 8 : 7pm - Westwind Church Office Lawn
July 22 : 7pm - Westwind Church Office Lawn
August 12 : 7pm - Westwind Church Office Lawn

Student Ministry ZOOM Groups
Zoom has been a pretty great piece of technology and we are thankful that it allows our Life Groups to see each other face to face to talk about life, about God's Word, to engage new friends and to pray together. Yep, it's a little different than being face to face and shoulder to shoulder, but we won't take anything for granted. Our Student Ministry Life Group leaders are ready to gather and spend some great time together. Each week we will provide a teaching time on YouTube (be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to never miss a message - SUBSCRIBE HERE) and then your Life Group leader will send you an invite for your Life Group ZOOM that will start immediately after.
Dates for ZOOM Groups are below.
July 1 : 7pm - YouTube Message | 8pm - Online ZOOM
July 15 : 7pm - YouTube Message | 8pm - Online ZOOM
August 5 : 7pm - YouTube Message | 8pm - Online ZOOM

Alpha Course
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith.
Alpha takes place of a number of sessions with the option of a day away in the middle. Each session includes food, a short talk and a discussion at the end where you can share your thoughts. If at any point you decide Alpha isn’t for you, that’s not a problem. There’s no pressure, no follow-up and no charge.
We are currently meeting online for the remainder of the course.
For more information, or to ask any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Alpha Course
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith.
Alpha takes place of a number of sessions with the option of a day away in the middle. Each session includes food, a short talk and a discussion at the end where you can share your thoughts. If at any point you decide Alpha isn’t for you, that’s not a problem. There’s no pressure, no follow-up and no charge.
We are currently meeting online for the remainder of the course.
For more information, or to ask any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Alpha Course
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith.
Alpha takes place of a number of sessions with the option of a day away in the middle. Each session includes food, a short talk and a discussion at the end where you can share your thoughts. If at any point you decide Alpha isn’t for you, that’s not a problem. There’s no pressure, no follow-up and no charge.
We are currently meeting online for the remainder of the course.
For more information, or to ask any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Alpha Course
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith.
Alpha takes place of a number of sessions with the option of a day away in the middle. Each session includes food, a short talk and a discussion at the end where you can share your thoughts. If at any point you decide Alpha isn’t for you, that’s not a problem. There’s no pressure, no follow-up and no charge.
We are currently meeting online for the remainder of the course.
For more information, or to ask any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Alpha Course
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith.
Alpha takes place of a number of sessions with the option of a day away in the middle. Each session includes food, a short talk and a discussion at the end where you can share your thoughts. If at any point you decide Alpha isn’t for you, that’s not a problem. There’s no pressure, no follow-up and no charge.
We will be meeting on Sunday evenings from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Westwind Church Office.
Westwind Kids also provides excellent childcare for our Sunday night Alpha (infants-third grade) and the Alpha day away (infants-third grade).
For more information, or to ask any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Alpha Course - Day to Remember
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith.
Alpha takes place of a number of sessions with the option of a day away in the middle. Each session includes food, a short talk and a discussion at the end where you can share your thoughts. If at any point you decide Alpha isn’t for you, that’s not a problem. There’s no pressure, no follow-up and no charge.
Westwind Kids also provides excellent childcare for our Sunday night Alpha (infants-third grade) and the Alpha day away (infants-third grade).
For more information, or to ask any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Alpha Course
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith.
Alpha takes place of a number of sessions with the option of a day away in the middle. Each session includes food, a short talk and a discussion at the end where you can share your thoughts. If at any point you decide Alpha isn’t for you, that’s not a problem. There’s no pressure, no follow-up and no charge.
We will be meeting on Sunday evenings from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Westwind Church Office.
Westwind Kids also provides excellent childcare for our Sunday night Alpha (infants-third grade) and the Alpha day away (infants-third grade).
For more information, or to ask any questions, please feel free to contact us.
REGISTER HERE

Alpha Course
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith.
Alpha takes place of a number of sessions with the option of a day away in the middle. Each session includes food, a short talk and a discussion at the end where you can share your thoughts. If at any point you decide Alpha isn’t for you, that’s not a problem. There’s no pressure, no follow-up and no charge.
We will be meeting on Sunday evenings from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Westwind Church Office.
Westwind Kids also provides excellent childcare for our Sunday night Alpha (infants-third grade) and the Alpha day away (infants-third grade).
For more information, or to ask any questions, please feel free to contact us.
REGISTER HERE

ALPHA COURSE
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith.
Alpha takes place of a number of sessions with the option of a day away in the middle. Each session includes food, a short talk and a discussion at the end where you can share your thoughts. If at any point you decide Alpha isn’t for you, that’s not a problem. There’s no pressure, no follow-up and no charge.
We will be meeting on Sunday evenings from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Westwind Church Office.
Westwind Kids also provides excellent childcare for our Sunday night Alpha (infants-third grade) and the Alpha day away (infants-third grade).
For more information, or to ask any questions, please feel free to contact us.