| The Patriot Classic is Coming |
 The 11th Annual Valley Forge Christian College (VFCC) Patriot Classic will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the Kimberton Golf Club. In the past 11 years, golfers, churches, organizations and businesses have come together to raise over $75,000 in scholarships for deserving VFCC students. Each registration and sponsorship does not just pay for a round of golf or an awards dinner; it is a significant investment into the lives of students who will, in a few short years, make a lasting difference in our churches and communities. Due to the popularity of the Patriot Classic, there will be two shot gun starts. The first shot gun start begins at 7:30 am and will be limited to 72 golfers with breakfast and awards luncheon. The second shot gun start begins at 12:30 pm and will accommodate 144 golfers with lunch and awards dinner.
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| Adventures in Egypt |
 When you live a life of faith, one thing that is required is this: When God opens a door, walk through it. On January 1 of this year, that door led Dan Desrosiers, Professor of Digital Media, and Doug Smith, VFCC Media Specialist, to Cairo, Egypt for an adventure that they never expected.
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| Annual Alumni & Friends Reunion Luncheon |
The Annual Alumni & Friends Reunion in Florida was held on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at The Estates at Carpenters in Lakeland. The event once again proved to be a success and a beautiful reminder of the men and women who have made up VFCC's extraordinary history. Save the date for next year's reunion: February 22, 2014!
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| Business Alumnus Ranks #6 Nationally |
 What does a nationally-ranked business woman have in common with an Old Testament Survey class at VFCC? Actually, more than you might think. Thanks to her study partner from that survey class, Ashley (Lancaster) Steward '09 was introduced to Premier Designs Jewelry, a direct sales business that would forever change her life.
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| Raising Awareness Against Human Trafficking |
Last month, hundreds of VFCC students participated in Bless With A Dress - a campus event geared toward raising funds and awareness of human trafficking. That night, VFCC was also honored to have Miss Universe Ghana 2012 speak specifically about the struggles Ghana faces with child slavery. In an evening filled with fashion, faith, and student performances, the sobering reality of this global problem took center stage and had a profound impact on the attendees.
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The Yogurt Shack
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Brandon and Brad Kujawa, two VFCC alumni brothers, recently turned an internship into a full-fledged business. Now The Yogurt Shack, which started as an entrepreneurial project while Brandon was participating in a business administration internship, travels the East Coast, selling frozen yogurt and spreading the light of Jesus Christ.
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| REFRESH Youth Leaders Conference |
On February 9, regional ministry leaders gathered at the VFCC campus for the REFRESH Youth Leaders Conference, hosted by Phil Baker, VFCC Youth Ministries Specialist, and the Youth Studies team. For one full day, youth ministry leaders were rejuvenated through worship, fellowship and encouraging sermons delivered by renowned speakers.
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| VFCC Ministry Teams Now Booking for 2013 |
VFCC ministry teams, Pneuma and Chosen, are booking now through summer and fall 2013. 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 contacting Donna Headlee at 610.917.3954.
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| VFCC Takes "The Plunge" |
The Polar Plunge is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support local Special Olympics athletes by jumping or running into icy cold waters. On February 23, eight people from VFCC dared to take that frigid plunge into the Delaware River at Neshaminy State Park.
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| Patriots Take East Region Championship Again |
Congratulations to the VFCC men's Patriot basketball team for winning back-to-back NCCAA Division II East Region Championships! The Patriots defended their 2012 title as East Region champions on February 22 against the Lancaster Bible College Chargers when they met in the championship game for the fifth straight year, defeating the Chargers 77-50!
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Online Giving Tool
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 You can read about giving opportunities at VFCC by going to vfcc.edu/give where you can make your donation online. We sincerely thank you for considering VFCC as a recipient of your generosity. Whatever the size, your gift truly matters and inspires others to give. Your contribution will help VFCC train students to be leaders in the church and in the world 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
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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:Dr. Don Meyer President 610.917.1402 | president@vfcc.edu |
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Leadership Tools by Dr. Don Meyer
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 Gruber, Dick. Cultivating a Cutting-Edge Children's Church. Morning Joy Media: Spring City, 2012.
One of the most precious things we are given in life is children. Proverbs 127:3 even declares that our "children are a heritage from the Lord." They are your future and mine. With this in mind their young souls need to be cultivated in the knowledge of the Gospel whether this takes place at home, at school or at church. One of the greatest tools that we have for this is our children's ministry and its leaders that work with our children. But how can those leaders help get our young people fired up for God and keep them walking the way of the righteous when often the routine of church loses its luster? One of our very own here at VFCC has written a book on how to lead children and develop an effective life-changing service. Dick Gruber, professor of Children's Ministry, has had 37 years of experience working as a volunteer and leader in this ministry. Realizing the responsibility placed on children's ministry leaders, he has taken his knowledge, insight, and experience through the years and created a helpful resource for those who may be endeavoring to reach that next level in their ministry. What better way is there to invest in the future than in the hearts and lives of our young people?
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Easter Holiday
March 29-April 1
Academic Open House
April 13
Community Service Day
April 17
Academic Open House
April 20
Spring Concert
April 20
Final Exams
April 29-May 3
Baccalaureate
May 3
74th Commencement
May 3
Patriot Classic
June 6
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