Community Announcements
Dordt University
Dordt University’s Music Department will welcome the Jazzed Up Big Band for a concert on Friday, November 6, at 7 pm in the BJ Haan Auditorium. The Jazzed Up Big Band is a professional ensemble based out of the Okoboji area, drawing talented musicians from Northwest Iowa, Southwest Minnesota, Southeast South Dakota, and the surrounding area. It will be an evening of jazz and pop favorites spanning traditional swing, contemporary jazz, and classic big band styles. Dordt’s own 4th Ave Jazz Band will open the concert with a featured tune before the Jazzed Up Big Band takes the stage. The concert is free and open to the public.
HEGG Medical Clinic
The next Memory Loss Support Group will be held on Wednesday, November 4, in the Learning Center at Hegg.
We will be meeting at 10:00.
CLOTHED Women's Retreat
CLOTHED is a completely FREE overnight retreat for women ages 18–28, centered around Colossians 3:12–14 and the beautiful truth of what it means to be clothed in Christ.
Throughout the weekend, we'll gather for worship led by the Dordt Worship Team, three main sessions with our guest speaker Rachelle from LifeLight, meaningful breakout sessions, small groups, fellowship, and opportunities to build Christ-centered friendships!
Our heart behind this retreat is to create a space where young women from different churches and communities can come together, grow in their relationship with Jesus, and be reminded of who they are in Him. While Diamonds meets at Carmel, our ministry is made up of women from many different churches and communities, and we would love to see that same unity throughout this weekend!
RETREAT DETAILS
When: Friday, November 20 – Saturday, November 21, 2026
Where: Carmel Reformed Church | Rock Valley, IA
Who: Young women ages 18–28
Cost: Completely FREE!
Registration: https://tr.ee/dFmILTVddk
More than anything, we're praying that this weekend would be an opportunity for young women to encounter Jesus, grow deeper in their faith, and leave encouraged in who God has created them to be.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity Application Deadline Extended! Are you or someone you know in need of a safe, decent and affordable place to live? Siouxland Habitat for Humanity is accepting partner family applications for a 2027 home build in Boyden. Application forms are available at our Sioux City office at 1150 Tri View Ave. or via email families@siouxlandhabitat.org. Questions? Call 712.224.5117. Applications deadline is October 31.
NWIA Bible League
SAFARI ADVENTURE - Join Bible League International on Saturday, October 31, from 9:00-10:00 AM for a tour of the Green Oaks Museum & Educational Center, located 3 miles south of Fairview, SD (29043 - 486th Avenue). See 150+ taxidermied animals in natural habitats from the Anden Van Beek family's global hunting trips. Refreshments and Q&A will follow, with an opportunity to learn more about Bible League. Free admission. Free will donations will benefit Bible League and the Mongolian orphanage supported by the Van Beek family. Children are welcome!
Holy Hormones: An Evening for Women
November 9 | 5-8pm
Grandstay Hotel - 2679 Rock Ridge Dr. Rock Valley, IA
Tired, moody, not sleeping, or just not feeling like yourself? Join Dr. Kimber Krosschell for an evening of faith-based teaching on how God designed women's hormones for every season of life. Grab a friend and come learn how your body was designed to work. Register at https://holyhormones.lifetimeremedy.com/event-registration-rockvalley.
Holy Hormones is an evening for women in every stage of life, from young women to moms to those walking through perimenopause and beyond, to learn how their hormones really work through the lens of Scripture. So many women are quietly struggling with exhaustion, mood swings, poor sleep, weight changes, and cycles that feel out of control, and they've been told it's just part of getting older. Dr. Kimber teaches that our hormones are part of God's intentional design, that we are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and that every season of a woman's life, from her first cycle through menopause, has a purpose (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Her heart is to help women understand what's happening in their bodies, find hope and practical answers, and care for their health as an act of stewardship and worship, honoring God with the body He has entrusted to them (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
Inspiration Hills
We have an exciting lineup of retreats and opportunities planned for the upcoming year!
2027 UPCOMING RETREATS & EVENTS
Art of Parenting Retreat | January 15–17, 2027
An opportunity for parents to step away from the busyness of everyday life, find encouragement, connect with other parents, and grow in their God-given role as parents.
Single Moms Retreat | January 29–31, 2027
A special weekend dedicated to encouraging, refreshing, and supporting single moms through fellowship, rest, and Christ-centered community.
4th–6th Grade Winter Retreat | February 12–14, 2027
A fun-filled weekend for students in grades 4–6 to reconnect with camp friends, experience exciting activities, and grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus!
Digging Deeper Bible Workshop | March 13, 2027
A day dedicated to diving deeper into God's Word through biblical teaching, meaningful discussions, and opportunities for spiritual growth.
Art of Marriage Retreat | April 2–4, 2027
A weekend designed for married couples to reconnect, strengthen their relationships, and invest intentionally in their marriages through biblical encouragement and fellowship.
REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, AT 9:00 AM!
At Inspiration Hills, our heart is to create opportunities for people of all ages and stages of life to step away from everyday distractions, grow in their relationship with Christ, and experience meaningful Christian community.
If you have any questions about our upcoming retreats or events, please don't hesitate to reach out!