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So, what is en fuego? en fuego is the student ministry of VFC designed with today’s youth culture in mind. At en fuego we see students who know God, live for Him, reach out to others and impact a generation as students reach students! en fuego High School and en fuego Middle School are going to be “on fire”!
Why en fuego? We exist to CONNECT students with God, OUTFIT them for life change in Christ, EQUIP them for the Great Commission …and the CHALLENGE them… …to be FULLY DEVOTED followers of Jesus Christ!
For more info about VFC's Student Ministry contact enfuego@kvfc.org
en fuego Middle School Ministry is the ministry specially designed for middle schoolers at VFC. en fuego MSM meets in "The Place" (the VFC Youth Room) on Saturday evenings at 5 & 7pm and on Sunday mornings at 9 & 11am. en fuego MSM offers relationships, games, videos, small group discussion and the information students need to strengthen their walk with Christ or even start one.
Upcoming Events for en fuego MSM
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en fuego MSM Parent Focus Night
Wed., July 9 | 6:30-8pm | VFC Youth Room
If you’ve wondered what your kids are getting out of youth group and who Pastor Matt really is then you are invited to join Pastor Matt and the en fuego MSM leaders for an evening of sharing. Join us to connect with the team by discussing what is coming up for your teen in the youth program here at VFC. You’ll hear Pastor Matt’s vision, be able to ask questions, hear about the upcoming series’, get details about summer camp and evaluate the student lunch program. Refreshments and appetizers will be provided.
RSVP to enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with questions.
en fuego MSM Small Groups
July 12/13 & July 26/27 | Weekend Services | VFC Youth Room
During the weekend services middle school students will have the opportunity to worship together and be taught, and then break off into smaller groups of students to discuss topics in detail with the guidance of an adult youth leader. These times are great for students to connect with each other and their group leader through games, discussions and prayer time.
Email enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with questions.
en fuego Middle School Pool Party
Sun. July 13th | 2-5pm | Centennial Neighborhood in Vicksburg
All Middle School Students 6th-8th grade are invited to have a blast at the en fuego middle school pool party held at the new pool in Centennial, a neighborhood just east of Portage Rd. in Vicksburg. Bring your towel, and girls must wear a one piece swim suit or a tankini that covers their stomachs. A t-shirt must be worn over a two-piece swim suit. The cost is only $10 and it covers the pool & lunch! To sign up, pay $10 at the info table in the upstairs youth room by July 16th. We can’t wiat to see you there!
Directions From VFC: Head east on Romence Rd. toward Bratcher St. (0.6 miles). Continue on Romence Rd. Pkwy (1.5 miles). Turn right at Portage Rd. (5.1 miles). Turn left at U Ave East (1 mile). Turn right at 22nd Street (0.6 miles) into Centennial, an Allen Edwin Neighborhood.
Email enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with questions.
en fuego Middle School BBQ in the Park
Sun. July 27 | 2pm | Lakeview Park in Portage
Families with students in 6th-8th grade are invited to the annual BBQ in the Park! It's a great event, a chance to have some good food and get to know other families! We'll provide the meat. We are asking 6th grade families to bring desserts, 7th grade families to bring chips, and 8th grade families to bring drinks. Can't wait to see you there!
Email enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with questions.
en fuego MSM "1st Time Visitor" Contest
May 10-Sept 7 | Weekend Services | VFC Youth Room
"Airway Lanes"
Friday, July 25 | 6:30pm-9:00pm | Airway Lanes
All en fuego Middle School students are invited to join in the fun at Airway Lanes on Portage Rd. across from the airport on Friday July 25 from 6-9pm. The Cost is only $15 per student and covers unlimited access to lazer tag, bumper cars and mini golf for the full three hours. Spaces are limited so students need to sign up no later than Sunday July 13th. Students can sign up by paying the full amount at the info table in the youth room upstairs. Students are encouraged to bring extra cash for food and go karts are not included in the price.
Email enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with any questions.
Help Needed in en fuego Middle School
en fuego Middle School is looking for more people to join our team! We are looking for people full of passion, energy and a heart to serve! Middle School is a vital time in a student's life and we are in need of people who feel a calling or connection with this age group! Please Note: You must be a member of VFC to serve in Middle School & will be serving at one of our weekend services every other week. Please email Pastor Matt at mattmccarty@valleyfamilychurch.org.
"No Limits" Cell Phone Drive
Hey Middle School Student, do you have an old cell phone in working condition? Well, if so we want it! Each cell phone en fuego MSM receives at the info. table in the Youth Room adds up to $$$ money that will go toward the "No Limits" building fund. The student who brings in the most cell phones by August 31st (with a 20 phone limit) gets a $25 Best Buy gift card!
Email enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with any questions.
End to Project 1:27 Pencil Case Drive
Due to an overwhelming response we have already reached our goal! Thank you for your support and involvement! We will be shipping the items and are no longer accepting anymore cases at this time. We know that not only will the orphans be blessed, but there will be a blessing coming to each person who got involved.
en fuego MSM July Series-"The Biggest Loser"
July 5-27 | Weekend Services | VFC Youth Room
en fuego MSM’s July series is titled, “The Biggest Loser.” This four week series gives the middle school students a chance to participate in a spiritual workout program together. They will be challenged to shed the pounds of “junk” from their life that the world has offered through television, music and movies.
Students will learn how to live on a steady diet of God’s Word and understand how this new lifestyle diet can take their lives to a whole new level. At the end of the series students will “weigh in” to see how their lives have changed.
Email enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with questions.
Wed., July 9 | 6:30-8pm | VFC Youth Room
If you’ve wondered what your kids are getting out of youth group and who Pastor Matt really is then you are invited to join Pastor Matt and the en fuego MSM leaders for an evening of sharing. Join us to connect with the team by discussing what is coming up for your teen in the youth program here at VFC. You’ll hear Pastor Matt’s vision, be able to ask questions, hear about the upcoming series’, get details about summer camp and evaluate the student lunch program. Refreshments and appetizers will be provided.
RSVP to enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with questions.
en fuego MSM Small Groups
July 12/13 & July 26/27 | Weekend Services | VFC Youth Room
During the weekend services middle school students will have the opportunity to worship together and be taught, and then break off into smaller groups of students to discuss topics in detail with the guidance of an adult youth leader. These times are great for students to connect with each other and their group leader through games, discussions and prayer time.
Email enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with questions.
en fuego Middle School Pool Party
Sun. July 13th | 2-5pm | Centennial Neighborhood in Vicksburg
All Middle School Students 6th-8th grade are invited to have a blast at the en fuego middle school pool party held at the new pool in Centennial, a neighborhood just east of Portage Rd. in Vicksburg. Bring your towel, and girls must wear a one piece swim suit or a tankini that covers their stomachs. A t-shirt must be worn over a two-piece swim suit. The cost is only $10 and it covers the pool & lunch! To sign up, pay $10 at the info table in the upstairs youth room by July 16th. We can’t wiat to see you there!
Directions From VFC: Head east on Romence Rd. toward Bratcher St. (0.6 miles). Continue on Romence Rd. Pkwy (1.5 miles). Turn right at Portage Rd. (5.1 miles). Turn left at U Ave East (1 mile). Turn right at 22nd Street (0.6 miles) into Centennial, an Allen Edwin Neighborhood.
Email enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with questions.
en fuego Middle School BBQ in the Park
Sun. July 27 | 2pm | Lakeview Park in Portage
Families with students in 6th-8th grade are invited to the annual BBQ in the Park! It's a great event, a chance to have some good food and get to know other families! We'll provide the meat. We are asking 6th grade families to bring desserts, 7th grade families to bring chips, and 8th grade families to bring drinks. Can't wait to see you there!
Email enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with questions.
en fuego MSM "1st Time Visitor" Contest
May 10-Sept 7 | Weekend Services | VFC Youth Room
To get your unsaved and unchurched friends to come to church can be a challege at times. But, how motivated would you be if you knew you could bring them and have a chance to win a brand new iPod Nano? From May 10 - September 7.
Everytime you bring a friend to an enfuego MSM service that is visiting for the first time you will receive points. You should try to accumulate as many points as possible.
You can earn more points each time the same friend comes back each week (up to 4 total visits).
1st Visit-5 Points
2nd Visit-10 Points
3rd Visit-35 Points
4th Visit-50 Points
This contest is NOT about winning the iPod. That is your reward for being faithful to reach out to your friends. The purpose of this contest is to learn about the "Great Commission" Pastor Matt will clearly share during services that you are to be reaching out to your friends and sharing Jesus with them.
Email enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with any questions.
Everytime you bring a friend to an enfuego MSM service that is visiting for the first time you will receive points. You should try to accumulate as many points as possible.
You can earn more points each time the same friend comes back each week (up to 4 total visits).
1st Visit-5 Points
2nd Visit-10 Points
3rd Visit-35 Points
4th Visit-50 Points
This contest is NOT about winning the iPod. That is your reward for being faithful to reach out to your friends. The purpose of this contest is to learn about the "Great Commission" Pastor Matt will clearly share during services that you are to be reaching out to your friends and sharing Jesus with them.
Email enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with any questions.
"Airway Lanes"
Friday, July 25 | 6:30pm-9:00pm | Airway Lanes
All en fuego Middle School students are invited to join in the fun at Airway Lanes on Portage Rd. across from the airport on Friday July 25 from 6-9pm. The Cost is only $15 per student and covers unlimited access to lazer tag, bumper cars and mini golf for the full three hours. Spaces are limited so students need to sign up no later than Sunday July 13th. Students can sign up by paying the full amount at the info table in the youth room upstairs. Students are encouraged to bring extra cash for food and go karts are not included in the price.
Email enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with any questions.
Help Needed in en fuego Middle School
en fuego Middle School is looking for more people to join our team! We are looking for people full of passion, energy and a heart to serve! Middle School is a vital time in a student's life and we are in need of people who feel a calling or connection with this age group! Please Note: You must be a member of VFC to serve in Middle School & will be serving at one of our weekend services every other week. Please email Pastor Matt at mattmccarty@valleyfamilychurch.org.
"No Limits" Cell Phone Drive
Hey Middle School Student, do you have an old cell phone in working condition? Well, if so we want it! Each cell phone en fuego MSM receives at the info. table in the Youth Room adds up to $$$ money that will go toward the "No Limits" building fund. The student who brings in the most cell phones by August 31st (with a 20 phone limit) gets a $25 Best Buy gift card!
Email enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with any questions.
End to Project 1:27 Pencil Case Drive
Due to an overwhelming response we have already reached our goal! Thank you for your support and involvement! We will be shipping the items and are no longer accepting anymore cases at this time. We know that not only will the orphans be blessed, but there will be a blessing coming to each person who got involved.
Email enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with questions.
en fuego MSM July Series-"The Biggest Loser"
July 5-27 | Weekend Services | VFC Youth Room
en fuego MSM’s July series is titled, “The Biggest Loser.” This four week series gives the middle school students a chance to participate in a spiritual workout program together. They will be challenged to shed the pounds of “junk” from their life that the world has offered through television, music and movies.
Students will learn how to live on a steady diet of God’s Word and understand how this new lifestyle diet can take their lives to a whole new level. At the end of the series students will “weigh in” to see how their lives have changed.
Email enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with questions.
en fuego High School is the weekly program for senior high ministry here at VFC. We meet on Sunday evenings from 6-7:30pm in "The Place" (the VFC Youth Room). Each week students from across Kalamazoo County will come together for a diverse blend of activities and meaningful worship. Driven by students and fueled by creativity and relevance, en fuego focuses on different issues that speak to the life of high school students.
Upcoming Events for en fuego HSM
Just click on the event title and all the details will appear!
Upcoming Events for en fuego HSM
Just click on the event title and all the details will appear!
en fuego High School Volunteers Needed
Sundays Nights | 6-7:30pm | VFC Sanctuary
At VFC, we believe that children are our future. Which is why we go above and beyond to teach kids, even from birth, how to be strong in their faith. Investing in a child’s life not only means the world to them, it also means the world to God. By volunteering in en fuego High School, you will be investing in the Kingdom! You will have the chance to reach students at such a crucial time in their life!
You will not only be able to teach them new things, you will also learn a lot! You will have loads of fun, experience powerful worship and speaking and sow seeds into students' lives. You will be a blessing to VFC, but more importantly to God. We are looking for people who specifically feel called to work with high school students, have lots of energy, ears to listen and a heart to serve. Willing individuals must have completed "Get A Grip On The Basics".
Email enfuegohighschool@kvfc.org with questions.
en fuego High School Summer Student Lunches
Mondays in July/August | 12:00pm | Various Locations
This summer come out and have lunch with PJ and the other en fuego students! PJ and the gang will be meeting up Mondays throughout the summer at different locations to have lunch! These lunches are open to 9-12th grade students. Bring money and get ready to have fun this summer!
Mon. July 7 @ Culvers on Westnedge at 12:00pm
Mon. July 14 @ Pizza Hut on Westnedge at 12:00pm
Mon. July 21 @ The Mall Food Court at 12:00 pm
Mon. July 28 @ Wendy's on Westnedge at 12:00 pm
Mon. August 18 @ Fazoli's on Westnedge at 12:00 pm
Email enfuegohighschool@kvfc.org with questions.
PJ's Birthday Bash with en fuego High School
Friday, July 18 | 6:30pm-9:30pm | Nederhoed's Home
Come celebrate PJ's birthday at the Nederhoed's house! Enjoy some snacks, swimming, and lots of fun! Please be sure to bring your swimsuit (one pieces for girls) and towel. Guys bring pop and girls bring something sweet. For a map to the Nederhoed's home go to the Youth Room.
Email enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with questions.
en fuego High School House Party
Sun. July 20 | 9-11:30 pm | Amanda Urban's House
Join PJ and the gang for a House Party! Immediately following the en fuego Sunday night service, students and leaders will be heading to Amanda Urban's home for party! There will be swimming, soccer, volleyball, snacks and just plain fun. All 9-12th grade students are invited! Pick up directions at the en fuego service.
Email enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with questions.
en fuego High School "R U Ready"?
Sunday, July 27th | 6pm-8pm | VFC Sanctuary
Summer is fast approaching. "R U Ready"for en fuego summer camp (Aug.4-9)? PJ is doing a one week message called "R U Ready" to focus on getting your hearts ready and prepared for ALL the extreme ways God is going to move you while your at camp.
Email enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with questions.
Enfuego High School "Changing History" Series
Sunday Nights, June 29th-July 20th | 6pm-8pm | VFC Sanctuary
High Schoolers, you will not want to miss PJ's new series called "Changing History". You will be learning about some people that changed history and how YOU too can make a huge impact in this world. We will be studying the lives of many great individuals like Martin Luther King Jr., Abraham Lincoln, Jim Elliott, and the GREATEST history maker of ALL time--JESUS!
Email enfuegohighschool@kvfc.org with questions.
End to Project 1:27 Pencil Case Drive
Due to an overwhelming response we have already reached our goal! Thank you for your support and involvement! We will be shipping the items and are no longer accepting anymore cases at this time. We know that not only will the orphans be blessed, but there will be a blessing coming to each person who got involved.
Email enfuegomiddleschool@kvfc.org with questions.