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Valley Forge Christian College presented its 75th graduating class on May 9, concluding the anniversary celebration year. The college celebrated the 132 graduates with family, friends and commencement speaker Reverend Philip Bongiorno '55.
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Homecoming Changes a Life
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A postcard announcing Homecoming 2013 played a significant part in helping one alumnus make a major change in her life this past year. Her physical health and confidence have greatly improved since that postcard arrived in her mailbox, all because of a few little words.
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First Graduate of Photography Presents Exhibit
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Senior Autumn Granger has invested countless hours pursuing a degree in Digital Media - Photography. After practicing and developing her craft over the last four years, she reflects on her time as a student and looks forward to new opportunities ahead.
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VFCC enables students to become effective, intelligent and innovative student leaders, a mission emphasized by the continuous support of local and global outreach. On an annual basis, students and staff members turn their attention toward extreme poverty, hunger and homelessness during Night of Awareness, an event that raises awareness and explores solutions via campus-wide discussion and hands-on activities.
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Student Sings Anthem at FirstEnergy Stadium
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On April 23, junior Kayleigh Smith sang "The Star Spangled Banner" at FirstEnergy Stadium. As a church music major and frequent national anthem performer for Patriots home games, Smith was more than prepared to open for the Reading Fightin' Phils (the minor league Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies).
The chance for Smith to sing in front of such a wide audience presented itself through VFCC's annual sponsorship with the Fightin' Phils. Dr. DeSanto, chair of the Music Department, coordinated her participation. Having Smith sing was a great way to showcase a talented student and promote the VFCC music program. "This opportunity meant a lot to me," said Smith. "I have been on big stages before, but I have never been in the middle of a baseball field. I definitely lived a childhood dream."
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Students Join Lancaster Church Surprise Service
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On Sunday, March 30, VFCC students joined Victory Church, of Lancaster, Pa., in serving the surrounding community. Instead of spending their Sunday inside the sanctuary, church members and students walked through the community offering help to those in need.
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The Department of Music Celebrates Springtime
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On April 26, the highly anticipated Spring Concert was showcased in Flower Chapel. The concert featured the VFCC Wind Ensemble, conducted by Professor Lee Bilotta and the College Choir, conducted by Dr. William DeSanto. The program contained a lineup of tremendous instrumental and vocal music, including an inspiring worship session led by the College Choir and orchestra.
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Athletes Honored for Achievements at ESPY Awards
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The annual VFCC ESPY Awards Ceremony was held on May 5 in the Flower Chapel. Recognition was given to student athletes who excelled in sports as well as in the classroom during the 2013-2014 school year.
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Office of Marketing Receives Award
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The VFCC Office of Marketing received a Silver CUPPIE Award from CUPRAP, The Association of Communicators in Education on March 13. The award category was Photography - News or Feature Photo, for creative excellence in marketing and communications. The winning photograph titled "74th Commencement" was taken by Hoffer Photography in 2013.
The award was announced at the Spring 2014 CUPRAP Professional Development Conference. VFCC was recognized, along with 46 other colleges and universities, out of more than 300 entries received from colleges, universities, and providers of private, specialized and secondary education in Pa., N.J., N.Y., Del., Md. and Calif. Judges included educators, writers, designers, corporate executives and media professionals.
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Send Us Your News for the 2014 Annual Report
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VFCC wants to stay connected with you and share your important milestones with the greater college community. Send us your news about marriages, the birth or adoption of a child, promotions, additional degrees, ministry changes and personal accomplishments by July 1 for inclusion in this year's annual report.
Go to: vfcc.edu/alumniupdates.
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Summer Service Project Opportunities
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If your church group is looking for a summer service project, please consider investing your time in the mission of VFCC by being involved in a summer service project. Service projects are tailored to the skills and availability of group members. Projects can last from a weekend to a week or more. These projects will have a meaningful and long lasting impact for our students. Please contact Anthony Ross, campus director, at 610.917.1418 or amross@vfcc.edu for more information.
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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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The Conference Center at Valley Forge
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 The Conference Center at Valley Forge is an integral part of VFCC, providing conference and overnight accommodations to individuals, organizations and churches in a beautiful setting. Priced at reasonable rates, this property is also available to visitors, students, faculty, staff and friends coming to the area for personal or college-related events such as open house, homecoming and commencement. Located four miles from the VFCC campus, The Conference Center at Valley Forge offers exceptional customer service and amenities. All guest rooms include a private bath and can accommodate multiple people.
The grounds and facilities provide the perfect setting to meet, learn and collaborate in one of our nine meeting rooms. The property and its ballroom also serve as a scenic backdrop for weddings and other social functions. Team-building opportunities and group activities include a ropes course, zip line, pool, campfire hearth and game room. All catering and AV resources are available onsite.
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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 Executive Vice President and Vice President of Development 610.917.1412 | dwmortensen@vfcc.edu |
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Leadership Tools by Dr. Don Meyer
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Aughtmon, Susanna Foth. "I Blame Eve." Revell: Grand Rapids, 2012.
In life we are told over and over again that what we do matters. The decisions we make today will affect our future tomorrow, next week, two months from now and possibly in ten years. We don't really think about it but that good deed that you went out of your way to do or the conversation you had with the person behind you in line could change your life or theirs forever.
Andy Andrews, who has been esteemed as one of America's most influential people, compiled "The Butterfly Effect," a book of short stories about the lives and simple decisions of regular people who took the initiative to do something instead of nothing. And because of that decision, a domino effect has taken place that has changed history forever. We often neglect the fact that our decisions affect those around us as well as ourselves. Andrews draws our attention to people like Joshua Chamberlain who was a middle-aged schoolteacher from Maine whose role as Colonel in the Union Army created the opportunity for him to change not only his regiment's life but also the history of the United States forever. Without his boldness to act in a moment that seemed hopeless, his life, the war and the country could have ended in a very different way. Using beautiful images and simple stories, he capitalizes on the fact that everything we do in life matters. What decisions will you make today that will influence your tomorrows?
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