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Volume 157: December 2013
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A Christmas Message from Dr. Don Meyer
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We wish for you a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year and may the love of Christ fill your heart this Christmas season.
-Dr. Don Meyer
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Four Flags for Flower Chapel
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On November 11, Veteran's Day, people all over the country paused to honor those who have served our country in the military. VFCC joined the nation by holding a special Chapel service recognizing the graduates and students who have served in the armed forces, and featuring alumnus Army Chaplain Angel Perez '96. Four new flags, each representing a branch of the United States military, were also dedicated and added to the collection of those lining the Flower Chapel walls.
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VFCC recently paused to thank one of its most supportive community leaders. On November 18, a special chapel service was dedicated to the recognition of Phoenixville Mayor Leo Scoda, who is retiring after 16 years in office. Leaders from the College, borough, and county came together to pay tribute to the exemplary work of this local hero.
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Giving Hope Through Theater
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As part of freshman orientation at VFCC, Geri (Stepien) Campbell '89 was asked to record on a piece of paper what she felt God was calling her to do with her life. Without hesitation, she drew comedy and tragedy masks and wrote: "I want to do Christian theater and have it produced on Broadway."
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At the end of October, a group of orphaned and underprivileged children from Uganda brought a blessing to the VFCC campus during a unique Missions Chapel. These children, known collectively as Mwamba Children's Choir, performed songs and dances that shared the confidence and love found in Jesus - while bringing smiles to the faces of every audience member. As a result, students and staff sought to bless the children, after being so blessed by their time and talents.
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Curtain Call Production Honors the Past
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From October 25 to November 3, Curtain Call staged six productions of their fall play, "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten." In showcasing this particular drama, the student leaders of the theatrical community on campus simultaneously celebrated the 75th Anniversary of VFCC and paid homage to Curtain Call's ten-year history by performing the first play that was ever put on by the group.
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During a life-changing summer as an intern with Holy Hands, Rebekah Reese '09 experienced one-on-one evangelism like she never had before. For the first time, she saw genuine street conversations result in Christ-followers and she learned during that experience, without a doubt, what she wanted to do with the rest of her life.
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Annual Florida Alumni & Friends Reunion
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The 18th Annual Florida Alumni & Friends Luncheon will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at The Estates at Carpenters in Lakeland, Florida.
Hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Meyer, this annual luncheon attracts alumni and friends from all over Florida, as well as those visiting Florida that weekend. Enjoy a time of fellowship with old and new friends at 11 am, followed by a delicious meal and special program at noon. The luncheon is complimentary.
Please call the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations (610.917.1414) before February 12, 2014 for more information or to make your reservations. We hope to see you there!
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Marking the beginning of autumn and winter festivities at VFCC, Pumpkin Palooza is a fall party that brings students together every October for a time of fun, food and fellowship. This year on October 19, hundreds gathered for this Student Government Association (SGA) event in the Quad, which was lined with hay bales, corn stalks and pumpkins. Students, who were dressed in a wide variety of clever costumes, could be seen joining in autumn-themed games and pumpkin carving competitions. In addition, costume contests were held - recognizing the Best Overall, Best Couple and Best Group.
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Holiday Inn Express Tip-Off Classic
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VFCC was host to a favorite annual athletic event from November 21-23 - the Holiday Inn Express Tip-Off Classic basketball tournament. Teams from all over the country came to Phoenixville to compete against the Patriots, who were determined to impress home team fans. Over the course of three days, fans got a first look at this year's squad and their aggressive style of play.
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Toward the end of November, hundreds of students came from 12 different states to participate in Gobblefest - an annual Bible Quiz tournament that attracts more participants than any other in the northeastern United States. Teams traveled countless hours to participate in the 20th annual edition of this competition, hosted at VFCC.
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VFCC Ministry Teams Now Booking
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VFCC ministry teams, Pneuma and Chosen, are booking now for Summer 2014. 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 online, or by contacting Donna Headlee at 610.917.3954.
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 We sincerely thank you for considering VFCC as a recipient of your generosity. Your gift truly matters and inspires others to give. Your contribution will help VFCC equip students to be leaders in the church and in the world through education and spiritual formation. You can read about giving opportunities at VFCC by going to vfcc.edu/give where you can make your donation online. 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 VFCC. 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. Dan Mortensen Vice President of Development 610.917.1412 | dwmortensen@vfcc.edu |
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Leadership Tools by Dr. Don Meyer
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 Keller, Timothy. "The Prodigal God." Dutton: New York, 2008.
The parable of the prodigal son is one that most churched and un-churched people recognize. The youngest takes his inheritance and goes to live his life frivolously spending it on anything he desired, and with nothing left he comes back to his father and repents. His father accepts him with open arms and a forgiving heart. We can't forget about the other son though. What was his response? When he saw all this he was in disbelief that his father would be so willing and so quick to forgive.
The Prodigal God, written by Pennsylvania born Dr. Timothy Keller, defines not just the definition of a prodigal, but also how it relates to the two sons and the father. Often the "prodigal" label is strictly stuck on the son but in essence it is relatable to all of the characters in some way. According to the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary prodigal is a term meaning, "recklessly spendthrift." Keller opens up a whole new meaning to this New Testament parable taking us deeper into its application. While we as people are "reckless spendthrifts" we have a God who recklessly spends his grace on us.
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