The Forge Report: Official Valley Forge Christian College E-Newsletter
Volume 143: September 2012
Homecoming 2012 - Welcome Home!

 



Register for Homecoming 2012 - October 23 - 27, 2012. 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. Deadline is October 12.

 
Don't miss it - make your reservations today by calling 610.917.1414, or click here to register via paper. 

 

Interested in Playing a Sport at Homecoming?

 

 

Contact VFCC's Office of Athletics if you are interested in participating in any of the alumni athletic games. 610.917.1479 or [email protected]



In Memory of Ruth Storms

 



How our hearts were saddened when we received the news that on Sept. 22, 2012,  Ruth Storms entered heaven. Don and Ruth Storms have had incredible passion for their alma mater, Valley Forge Christian College. Back in 1997, they made a commitment to build a library to help move the College forward to a new level. At a time when there were not many persons stepping forward to make a significant difference, Don and Ruth demonstrated great faith to invest in what God was doing at Valley Forge Christian College. Over the years they have remained in contact with all that God has been doing on the campus.  

In addition to naming the new library after the Storms, i.e. The Storms Research Center, they were invited back to their alma mater where Don was the Commencement Speaker in 2011. May Ruth's loved ones reflect on her husband's words. "You today are at crossroads. It is a new season for you," Storms said to the graduating class. "Your relationship with the Lord has increased." The legacy of Ruth Storms will always be a part of what VFCC has become.

In the words of a poet, "Death is not distinguishing the light. It is turning out the lamp because the dawn has come."  Yes, for Ruth Storms, "the dawn has now come." 
 
- Dr. Don Meyer, President

To read Ruth Storm's obituary, click here. 

 

Historical Marker Dedication

 



Valley Forge Christian College and the Phoenixville Historical Society will be hosting a Celebration Day for the Valley Forge General Hospital on Saturday, 10/27 from 9 am - 5 pm. The historical marker dedication will begin at  promptly 11am on the front lawn of Valley Forge Christian College.

Events for the day are free and include a 'Then & Now' Tour of the campus buildings, soldier and nurse reenactments, on-site military vehicles and artifacts, oral histories, a photo booth, movies and much more!

 

The Forgiveness Summit



President, Dr. Don Meyer, will be speaking at the Forgiveness Summit, Saturday, October 6, 2012, at the Family Center of Gap, in Gap, Pa. The summit is from 8 am to 5 pm and covers the topics of forgiveness, misunderstandings, misconceptions and learning to explore what a lifestyle of forgiveness looks like.

Join Dr. Meyer for an encouraging day of stories and insights from those that have lived, studied and experienced forgiveness. Other speakers include Jonas Beiler, Dr. Michael Barry, John Crotty, Lawonna Goedhart and Rob Tarr.

To learn more, see the full schedule, information, location and costs, go to ForgivenessSummit.com


The Forgiveness Summit



New & used pianos available for public purchase during sale at significantly reduced prices.

Sale conducted in the Flower Chapel at Valley Forge Christian College, October 4 & 5 - By appointment only, October 6 will be open to the public.

Click here to go to the Piano Sale page �


Online Giving Tool

 

Give to VFCCYou 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.

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Make a Lasting Impact on VFCC



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.

AG Financial SolutionsFor information on how your gift can benefit VFCC, contact:

Dr. Don Meyer
President
610.917.1402   |   [email protected]

DATES TO REMEMBER



  Fall Break
October 4-8
 
Academic Open House
October 13
 
Academic Open House
October 20
 
Breakaway
November 8-9

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