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Homecoming 2011 - Registration is Now Open
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Register before October 12th for Homecoming 2011 - October 17 - 21, 2011. Bring your whole family to experience the festivities. You won't want to miss this special event filled with alumni speakers, sporting events, awards and reunions! You may register by clicking on the link below.
Monday, October 17: Homecoming 2011 festivities kick off with President Don Meyer as featured speaker for chapel service beginning at 10 am.
 Tuesday, October 18: Very special musical guests, "Dave, Duane and Neil" will be performing during chapel service at 10 am. With over 56 years in the music ministry, this group originally performed all over the world as "The Couriers".
Wednesday, October 19: Help VFCC welcome Rev. Brigham Lee '06 as the featured chapel speaker and this year's Distinguished Young Alumni Award recipient.
 Thursday, October 20: Rev. Harry F. Pressley '81, with Calvary Chapel in Bellmawr, N.J. and The Shepherd's Heart Radio Program will address the VFCC community and receive the Distinguished Alumni Service Award.
Thursday evening, the Class of 1961 will celebrate their 50th Anniversary with fellowship and a reunion dinner at 5 pm in Solomon's Porch. Members are encouraged to bring photos, memoirs and yearbooks to share.
 Friday, October 21: Homecoming culminates with guest chapel speaker, Mr. Court Durkalski '91, renown author of Winning at Work followed by the All-Alumni Reunion Luncheon; Kidzone! activities for children under 12; alumni soccer and volleyball games; the crowning of the 2011 Homecoming King and Queen; and the Homecoming Basketball Game!
Don't miss it - make your reservations today by calling 610.917.1414, or click here to register online.
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Interested in Playing a Sport at Homecoming?
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 Contact VFCC's Athletic Department if you are interested in participating in a men's soccer, women's volleyball and/or men's basketball game. Games are alumni vs. intramural team or alumni vs. alumni. Ronshea Vargas, Assistant Athletic Director, is coordinating the teams, so call him today with your interest at 610.917.1479 or via email at r_vargas@vfcc.edu. |
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VFCC Ministry Forum - October 25, 2011
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Join us Tuesday, October 25, 2011, for a special day with Dr. James O. Davis and Dr. Leonard Sweet. The Ministry Forum is an event that will be inspiring, renewing, and transformational.
Topics include: How social media is set to ignite revival in the church and beyond--from Facebook to face-to-face with God's face, and I am a follower: The way, the truth, the life of following Jesus.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
General Session: 10 - 11 am - Flower Chapel
Lunch: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Session I: 12:30 - 1:45 pm
Session II: 2 - 3 pm
Cost: $20/person. Groups of 5 or more $15/person - Lunch is included
Deadline: October 18, 2011
Location: Solomon's Porch, Valley Forge Christian College, 1401 Charlestown Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460
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Alumnus Writes for the Next Generation
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 Stephen Mitchell '07, always knew that part of his pastoral ministry would include writing. But with such a strong burden to see youth understand God's Word, he realized that he didn't have to wait until he left college to fulfill this part of his dream. So Stephen Mitchell wrote a book.
Click here to read the full story »
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Former Photographer Follows God's Call to Zambia
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 In January 2004, VFCC welcomed Jerry Ireland to the family. For three semesters, Jerry took classes and worked as a photographer in the Development Office. But when the girl of your dreams is a missionary to Zambia, sometimes God leads you in a different direction.
Click here to read the full story »
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Story of Hope Travels the Nation
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 When Dorsey Ross '05, was born, doctors told his parents that he would be brain dead, and asked them to sign the papers to put him into an institution. But Dorsey's parents wanted to take him home. With their support, and 68 intense surgeries, he not only graduated from high school, he also received two college degrees and pursued his dream of youth ministry. Click here to read the full story » |
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Valley Forge Day at Full Gospel New York Church
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VFCC organized a bus trip to visit Full Gospel New York Church in Flushing, N.Y. on Sunday, September 25, 2011. This annual event has exposed hundreds of VFCC students to the beautiful Korean culture. Rev. Nam Soo Kim, lead pastor and VFCC Board of Trustees member, was the host for the day.
Click here to view pictures from the event »
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VFCC Hosts Ride for Kids
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 The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) held their 7th Annual Philadelphia Ride for Kids event on September 18, 2011. This year the event was held on the campus of VFCC. Over 300 riders and supporters attended the event that raised over $83,000! Several of the children who are affected with brain tumors shared their stories of how the PBTF Ride for Kids has helped them in their fight against this illness. To donate or participate in next year's ride, or for more information please click here.
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Save a Life -- Give Blood
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VFCC will be hosting their annual American Cross Blood Drive on November 14, 2011 from 1 pm to 7 pm in the Flower Chapel. Local blood banks are at critically low levels and with your help lives can be saved. This event is open to anyone willing to donate, so come out and make a difference by saving a life. Our goal this year is 95 volunteers.
Why should you donate blood?
- Every two seconds someone in the US needs blood.
- The average red blood cell transfusion is approximately three pints.
- A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood.
Sign up today online. A confirmation email will be sent to you once you sign up.
1. Go to redcrossblood.org.
2. Click on Enter a Sponsor Code.
3. Enter the Sponsor Code: 2014 and click on GO.
4. Then go to the row that has Valley Forge Christian College info listed and click on the last column that says: Click here to schedule an appointment to donate.
Please note: There are two options for donating - one is for donating blood and double red cells and the other is for donating platelets. Choose the one you prefer. 5. On the next screen:
a. Type in your email address AND birth date.
b. Click on the login box.
6. On the next screen, click on: November 14, 2011.
7. On the next screen, click on time slot that works best for you.
We hope to see you in the VFCC Flower Chapel on November 14th!
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New VFCC Online Giving Tool
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 You can now give to VFCC online through a new tool at vfcc.edu/give. We can attest to the wisdom and faithfulness of every person who has invested in VFCC and we thank you sincerely for considering VFCC in your giving plans. Whatever the size, your gift truly matters and inspires others to give. Your contribution will help VFCC serve students and the world through Christ through education and spiritual formation. Thank you for faithfully lifting up VFCC in prayer. Your support, both spiritual and financial, will ensure that VFCC's light will shine brightly for years to come.
Click here to give now »
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Forge Report Archives are Now Available
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Make a Lasting Impact on VFCC
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 Transform lives, reach your financial goals, and make a lasting impact on Valley Forge Christian College. Planned giving can make it happen. A variety of charitable options allow you to make a significant gift to VFCC and reach future financial goals for you and your family. Options include: charitable remainder trust, endowment, charitable gift annuity and donor advised fund. VFCC is partnering with Assemblies of God Financial Services to provide professional planned giving services.  For information on how your gift can benefit VFCC, contact:Kristie Overly Director Annual Fund, Grants & Alumni Services 610.917.1414 Email |
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Interim Vice President of Finance
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 Richard (Rick) A. Dunham came to VFCC in September as the Interim Vice President of Finance. His prior experience includes having served for five years as a Board Member and Treasurer at Evangel Assembly of God Church in Kansas City, Mo. Prior to that, Dunham worked for 18 years in the automotive industry for DaimlerChrysler Corporation as a Finance Executive. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management and a Master of Science in Industrial Administration from Purdue University. He has completed 52 hours of course work and written four disciplinary exams toward a doctorate degree in Public Affairs and Administration from the University of Missouri - Kansas City. He is classified as all-but-dissertation (ABD). |
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Leadership Tools by Dr. Don Meyer
|  Tatum, Beverly Daniel."Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?"Basic Books: New York, 1997.
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum is a daring woman. She set out to talk about a dangerous subject that everyone is wondering about, to ask aloud questions people have avoided speaking about, and to teach on issues of race. She writes to give the understanding of racial identity from the perspective of a mother, teacher and psychologist. Her goal was not only to present information, but also to start conversations about race, prejudice and advantage. She wanted people to use this book as a starting place to get past the "social awkwardness" of asking questions, making conversations less intimidating. Really, it's not so much about race as it is asking the question "Who am I?" The development of racial identity is a thought-provoking and conversation-starting topic in this book.
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Fall Break
October 6-10
Homecoming
October 21
Ministry Forum
October 25
Academic Open House
October 29
Breakaway - Campus Visits
November 10-11
American Red Cross Blood Drive
November 14
Thanksgiving Break
November 23-27
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