October Events
4 SWATT Trip to Baltimore Harbor
4 ReFuel
8 Youth Choir Retreat
10 SWATT (55+) Potluck Luncheon
12 Dine with Nine Kick-off Dinner
12 Club 56
13 VIRTUS Training
14 Invitation to the Journey Class
14 Confirmation Classes Begin
17 Bridgepoint After Hours
18 ReFuel
19 KN 34
21 Invitation to the Journey Class
21 3rd Grade Bible Sunday
21 Congregational Meeting
21 Morsels from Heaven dinner
24 Pre-Halloween Parade Dinner
25 Outreach event with Glennon Melton
26 Club 56
28 Invitation to the Journey Class
28 Holly Lane Designs at Grapevine Books
Sneak Peak for November
1 Club 56 Pumpkin Bash
1 Men's Great Banquet
1 ReFuel
9 KN 34
8 Women's Great Banquet
11 CROP Hunger Walk
14 SWATT (55+) Potluck Luncheon
15 ReFuel
16 Club 56
16 Student Ministries Fall Retreat
17 GriefShare: "Surviving the Holidays"
18 Fair Trade Gift Mart
21 Thanksgiving Eve Service
21 Gifts from the Heart
25 Children's Advent Workshop
26 Church Street Stroll
30 KN 34 and Club 56 Movie Night
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Congregational MeetingPlease join us for our Congregational Meeting, Sunday, October 21 at 12:15pm in the Great Hall. We will provide key updates, review the 2013 budget and and have the election of officers.
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Prayers for Safe Travels
Please pray for the group of 10 teacher volunteers from our area who leave October 16 for the inaugural Haiti Teacher Training Trip.
This is the first attempt to promote and support the Haitian education community. Prayers fro safe travels, discernment, fruitful discussion and training are very much appreciated.
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A Great Family Service Opportunity!
Complete the Circle 
Families, small groups and individuals are invited to become a part of 'living painting' as VPC supports Our Daily Bread. Be part of this exciting project and help fill Our Daily Bread's pantries.
For more information contact Elizabeth Burzenski at eburzenski@gmail.com.
Details; registration.
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 Dine with 9 Kick-off Potluck Dinner, October 12
Great opportunity to get to know people in a small group setting. Sign up now through October 7 for the next six month Dine with 9 rotation. Read more; register. |
This Month at Grapevine Books
October 15 - November 15
Donation drop off for Samaritan's Purse Christmas shoe boxes in Memory of Jack Donaldson. Small toy donations needed. VPC Youth will assemble the boxes for you.
October 28, 9;00 - 12:30pm
Shawnte from Holly Lane Designs at Grapevine Books. Find out about the stories and scripture behind the beautiful sterling silver jewelry.
November 18, 9:00 - 1:00pm, The Gathering Space
Fair Trade Gift Mart: this bazaar features fairly traded handcrafts and foods from low-income regions of the world.
Grapevine Managers Pick
The Sparkle Box: this wonderful new children's book helps families focus on the giving aspect of Christmas rather than the receiving.
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All Welcome to the Halloween Hotdog Dinner Spooktacular
Join us for our annual hotdog and soda dinner on October 27, 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the Great Hall. We have tons of activities for the kids, including Thomas Lilly from the One-Step MagiCompany performing a comedy-magic show with loads of audience participation and laughs for all ages. Show starts at 6:15pm.
This year we are also featuring FREE child identification and fingerprinting provided by the Fairfax Co. Sheriff's Office. Volunteers needed too. Contact phil.kratovil@viennapres.org.
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 VPC Outreach and Grapevine Books Presents: Glennon Melton, Author of the Blog "Momastery"
Thursday, October 25, 7:30pm Glennon is a writer, mom and Christian. You'll be amazed as she shares her life story as well as her appeal to women in the tranches of motherhood. Glennon's story goes right along with our current sermon series, "life is...messy." Her blog, Momastery, has created a safe, supportive place for women to pray for each other and share in the messiness of life. You don't want to miss this dynamic speaker and writer. Please invite a friend. Cost: $10. |
 Morsels from Heaven
Serving the Deserving, a new ministry of VPC. Do you know someone that is struggling or hurting who would enjoy a gourmet meal where they are reminded of God's enduring love for them? If you would like to nominate someone to be a guest at this dinner, click here. |
Student Ministries Fall Retreat - November 16-18
It's that time of year again...time for the annual Student and Youth Worship Ministries Fall Retreat. Join us for a weekend of fun, fellowship, worship, games and a great speaker. Registration is $125, additional cost for high ropes and climbing wall.
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Final Decision on VPC's Vision and Mission
At its monthly meeting in August 2012, the VPC Session acted on the previously-proposed goals (five advancing goals and two sustaining goals). Session voted to adopt four of the five advancing goals and the two sustaining goals. Read more.
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