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A New Semester Begins
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Watch VFCC's fall semester website welcome video. In the video President, Dr. Don Meyer, shares about the launch of the 2012-2013 college year.
"We are anticipating this next year with much excitement. We love the beginning of a semester. The possibilities are limitless. And here at VFCC we are starting another semester with eager students who are hungry and thirsty for more of what God has in store for them. As we often say around here, we are trusting God that this will be the best semester and year that we have ever had."
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VFCC Advances to NCAA Div. III Provisional Membership
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On July 25, 2012, Valley Forge Christian College was officially accepted into the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III provisional membership process, effective September 1, 2012.
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National Fine Arts Festival a Success
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For a second year, VFCC showcased with great success its mobile Media Command Center (mMCC) at the Assemblies of God National Fine Arts Festival in Louisville, Ky. The digital recording facility was buzzing with excitement as hundreds of high school students from around the country stopped by to record live tracks of their worship teams, bands, vocal and instrumental solos and ensembles. The 48-foot semi-trailer outfitted with state-of-the-art digital recording equipment and instructional space has become a great tool and resource for students to professionally record their performances, adding an incomparable experience for musicians.
 VFCC also featured its popular photo booth, capturing the fun and silliness of those that stopped by the booth. Click here to view photo booth and behind the scenes recording studio photos.
Approximately 13,000 students attended the Fine Arts Festival where presentations, evaluations and callbacks took place between August 6-10, 2012. On the last day of the festival, winners were presented with Award of Merit, Award of Excellence and Honorable Mention trophies in 96 categories. During the Fine Arts Celebration Service, VFCC also presented a $3,000 scholarship to high school junior, Sarah Clark, from Port Jervis, New York.
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31st Annual Northeast Regional Softball Tourney
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The 31st Annual Northeast Regional Softball Tournament featured 32 teams eager to add their names to the history books, but only four teams would eventually capture flight championships. Tabernacle Baptist Church from Poughkeepsie, N.Y., became the A-Flight softball tournament champions after two arduous hot days of game play. The B-Flight champions are Bethany Assembly of God from Agawam, Mass.; C-Flight champions are South River Full Gospel Revival from South River, N.J.; D-Flight champions are Praise Assembly of God from North Versailles, Pa.
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Second Annual Photo Contest Winners Announced
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VFCC held its second annual photo contest this past Spring. Students submitted over one hundred images that captured VFCC's six core values: We believe in God, We prepare for the future; We care for others; We embrace community; We affirm the dignity of all people; We serve with creativity and excellence. A panel of five judges selected winners in each category, one overall grand prize winner, and six honorable mentions. Photographs were judged in adherence to the categories as well as architectural design, angles, color, metaphors, symbolism and literal or abstract design, originality, technical excellence and creative and artistic merit.
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Ministering to Queens
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 On September 11, 2011, under a cloudy New York City sky, Mike '06 and Danielle (Blake) '07 Cooper prayed for an answer. They were about to visit Journey Church, where Mike had applied for a job. Six months later, Mike was installed as the Campus Pastor of the Journey Church Queens campus.
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Recording A Legacy
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 As the National Chaplain of the Second Marine Division, Dr. Anthony DeMarco '50 has had the opportunity to speak to a lot of people over the years. His inspirational words have blessed thousands, and this January, he was able to publish some of that wisdom in his first book, Changing Landscapes and Enduring Foundations.
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Answering A New Kind of Call
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 Paul and Kristin Mathias, a beloved couple at Valley Forge Christian College, recently announced that they are answering the next exciting call in their lives - to serve the unreached Muslim people of the Middle East.
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Video Devotionals - A Nudge Toward God
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Subscribe to receive an email with Dr. Meyer's bi-monthly video devotionals, A Nudge Toward God.
Click here to view and subscribe »
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VFCC Ministry Teams Now Booking for 2012
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 VFCC ministry teams, Pneuma and Chosen, are booking now through fall 2012. While schedules are filling rapidly, dates are still available. These student teams are available to minister in churches, youth groups, retreats, camps or other special events. Pneuma and Chosen desire to impact the lives of others for salvation, growth and ministry through the use of contemporary music and testimonies. The teams also share how God is working in them as they prepare for a life of service and leadership in the church and in the world. Booking requests can be processed by calling Donna Headlee at 610.917.3954 or by visiting the link below. Click here to book VFCC ministry teams » |
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Online Giving Tool
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 You can give to VFCC online through a tool at vfcc.edu/give. 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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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 of Annual Fund, Grants & Alumni Services 610.917.1414 |
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Leadership Tools by Dr. Don Meyer
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Chole, Alicia Britt. Finding an Unseen God. Bethany House Publisher: Bloomington, 2009.
Alicia Britt Chole had questions. Questions that she wanted to be left unanswered. She did not want to live a fantastical life lived in faith believing in something that was unseen. To her this was like fluff; there was no substance to it. This was her atheistic life until one day something changed; it was as if the clouds parted, and she could see so clearly what she was avoiding before. Her story has now become her book, Finding an Unseen God. As an atheist, she shut all thoughts of God out of her mind. She brings to light her thoughts, beliefs and struggles as she made her way from utter darkness to the light of Christ. Alicia compels us even as Christians to analyze our beliefs and our reasoning that support them. Through her journey she has caught hold of a God who has relentlessly pursued her until she finally accepted Him.
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 Fall Classes Begin
August 28
Breakaway
September 27-28
Fall Break
October 4-8 Academic Open House
October 13 Academic Open House
October 20 Breakaway
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