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July 2012

 


July Events  

4    ReFuel BBQ/Fireworks
9    Vacation Bible School
9    Spiritual Gifts for Men Bible Study
11  Christianity Explored
11  DC Scavenger Hunt
14  Widow & Widower Luncheon
15 VBS Worship Service
17  Bridgepoint Afterhours
18  SWATT (55+) Potluck Luncheon
18  Workshop for Survivors of Abuse
20  PITstop Indoor BBQ/Picinic
22  PW Women's Potluck Luncheon
23  Chidlrens' Music & Drama Camp
25  Student Ministires Kings Dominion Trip
29  On the Edge Adventure Camp (Middle School)
30  Childrens' Mission Week


Sneak Peak for August
Family in Worship Month
1    Student Ministries DC Scavenger Hunt


Save the Date
September 2  Labor 4 Your Neighbor 
 

    

Connect to Upcoming Events for a complete listing and details.  

 
VPC Staff News
Melissa Jensen
Our love, prayers and appreciation go with Melissa Jensen who has served as Student Ministries Administrative Asst., for five faithful years.

To see a job description for the Student Ministries Admin. Asst.
 
Man in chair Have you ever heard someone say, "The church should really do something about that..."
As a community, we are deciding what the church should do something about.  Please help us discern God's will for your church...for you...for us.  Complete the online feedback form and review the five strategic goals at
 viennapres.org/recalculating.
 
 
Bullseye
The Life
You've Always Wanted 
The sermon series this summer  is to help us get a vision for "The Life You Have Have Always Wanted."  We have to know what we are aiming for before we can arrange our lives to get there. 

Follow the daily devotionals online, by email, Twitter on in the Narthex.
 
 
SKY VBSVacation Bible School Worship Service - July 15, 11am, VPC Sanctuary 
A family-friendly worship service, with songs, Scripture and witness from the week of Vacation Bible School.

Children and Volunteers, please wear your SKY shirt! 
 
New SpringFaith and Spirituality
As a Therapeutic Resource in Abuse Recovery 
A gathering for abuse helpers, abuse survivors,
and for all who love and support them, presented by Sallie Culbreth, Founder and Director of Committed to Freedom Ministries, providing biblical tools to move beyond the abuse.  Wednesday, July 18 from 6-10pm in the Great Hall.   RSVP now for this evening forum which includes dinner and dessert.
 

Spiritual Gifts For Men: 3-Week Mini Series,
Taught by Reverend Ed Dawkins

Mondays, July 9, 16, and 23, 7- 8:30pm,  Room 204
Make a Godly difference in your life, come learn who God has gifted you to be. This mini-series is for any guy, and every guy, VPC member, visitor or guest.  There are 23 spiritual gifts listed in the Bible.  By the power of the Holy Spirit, we all have gifts.  Which ones are built right for your DNA, and which aren't? RSVP to reved1@aol.com.
 
Growing Your Soul
Are you looking for new direction or a deeper encounter with God?  Growing Your Soul is an intensive nine month experience of communion and spiritual formation beginning in September.  Groups are now forming.  Application deadline: August 13.  Read more.
 
 
CenterPoint Discovery Journeys
Through the ages, Christians have built structures - humble caves to grand cathedrals - in which to worship and glorify God.  The CenterPoint Discovery Journeys program focuses on visiting and learning about sites where Christian believers lived, struggled and worshiped through the ages.  
  • New England's Spiritual Heritage, New England, Fall 2012 
  • Our Scottish Presbyterian Heritage, Scotland, May 25 - June 5, 2013 
  • The Footsteps of Paul, Turkey and Greece, September 2013 

 Read more.