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February 2012

 

Survey Says?
Remember the all-church survey from August/September 2011?  The results are in and are now available online at:
TCI Survey
TAG Report

You can also view the
2011 Annual Report at:
2011 Annual Report

These unsecured links are only available to our community for 30 days.  After that you can find these documents at www.viennapres.org/publications. 


February Events  

2    ReFuel Meeting
3    Stop Hunger Now
4    Stop Hunger Now
5    Student Ministries Superbowl Party
6    Caregivers Support Group Begins
7    New  Women's Bible Studies Begin
8    SWATT [55+] Potluck Luncheon
11  Widow & Widowers Luncheon
16  SWATT [55+] Trip to Library of Congress
16  ReFuel Meeting
17  Bridgepoint Luncheon
17  Club 56: Ask a Pastor
19  Inova Blood Drive
21  Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
22  Ash Wednesday Service
24  PITstop
24  KN 34: Winter Games
26  Summer Mission Projects Interest Meeeting
28  Passages Support Group Begins


Sneak Peak for March  
2    Jumpstart Your Journey
4    Growing Your Soul Parenting Classes
      Begin
4    Griefshare Support Group Begins
9    Club 56 Annual Lock-In
16  Men's Great Pigout with former Redskin, Jeff
      Bostic
18  International Missions Marketplace
18  "Protecting All Children for Children, Touching
      Safety" Class
25  Sacraments classes for 3rd - 6th graders
      begins
27  Third Annual ESOL International Dinner

   

Connect to Upcoming Events for a complete listing and details.

 

Glorious Sounds 2011
Join the Sanctuary Choir; great ministry, great family, lots of friends!  Join us for a choir social on February 16 at 6:00pm in the Gathering Space. 

Contact Vickie McLaine at 703.385.9260 or hmclaine@verizon.net

 

God offers us invitations all the time. Come explore the impact of invitations on our lives at the:
 

Invitations from God
Women's Book Group

First Sundays of the month
Feb. 5 - June 3
,12:15-2:00pm.

Light Lunch will be served with registration. Cost $5 plus book (available at Grapevine Books!) 
 
 
Summer Missions Projects
Summer Mission Projects Interest Meeting
February 26, 12:00pm Noon, Great Hall.

SMP Photo

  
Stop Hunger Now
STOP Hunger Now
February 3 and 4


Last year's event included 1 church,  
1 day, 1 venue, 1 shift and 50,000 meals.

This year's event includes 2 churches (VPC and Emmanuel Lutheran), 2 days, 2 venues, 4 shifts and 80,000 meals!

Times/Places:
Friday, February 3, 7-9:00 pm, VPC, The Great Hall for 3-6th grade students and their families.

Friday, February 3, 9-11:00 pm, VPC, The Great Hall for Jr. & Sr. High students.

Saturday, February 4, 9-11:00 am, James Madison High School cafeteria for families, individuals, small groups, etc.

Saturday, February 4, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, James Madison High School cafeteria for families, individuals, small groups, etc.

Did you know that just 25¢ provides a meal for someone.  Please consider making a donation.  Read more; register; donate.  
 
Ready Set Go
Jumpstart Your Journey: Translating Belief Into Action

Are you ready to start the race? Do you want to get back in the race? Or are you looking for a water station? Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, Jumpstart Your Journey with Dale Bruner will energize your spiritual life, and give you the boost you need!     

When:     Friday, March 2, 6:30 - 9:00pm and  
                Saturday, March 3, 8:30 - 3:30pm 
Where:    Vienna Presbyterian Church 
Cost:       $30.00 per person.     

Read more; register today.                      

 
Serving the People...
 
Serving God by Serving Others

Report Hours 
 
 
Doug Hil
Doug Hill, Chief Meteorologist, WJLA-TV, ABC Channel 7
Bridgepoint Luncheons presents: "Forecasting Weather & Life in Times of Tubulence"
At the luncheon, special guest Doug Hill will entertain us with stories from around the world of weather forecasting.  He will also describe how his faith in God has contributed to his personal fulfillment and professional success.  Friday, February 17, 12:00 - 1:15pm, Maggiano's Little Italy.  Cost: $20.  RSVP by Wednesday, February 15 to Phil Kratovil at 703.937.1897,  phil.kratovil@viennapres.org or bridgepointconnections.org.
 
 
Hurting?  Divorce and Grief Support Groups Begin Spring Session
Passages, a support group for those experiencing separation or divorce begins February 28 and will run for 12 weeks.  The group meets Tuesday from 7:00 - 9:00pm, Rooms 203/204.  Cost is $20.  Read more;register.

GriefShare, a support group for those grieving the death of a loved one begins March 4 and goes through June 3.  The group meets Sunday, from 6:00 - 7:00pm, Rooms 203/204 and are open to the community at large as well as VPC members.  For additional information, email
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