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In Memory of Former VFCC President, Rev. Wesley W. Smith
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Valley Forge Christian College (VFCC) mourns the loss of former president (1985-1996), Rev. Wesley W. Smith. Smith entered heaven on June 18, 2014 leaving behind a legacy as a beloved husband, father, friend, teacher and mentor.
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The New Face of the Valley Forge Patriots
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As VFCC enters a new stage of growth, the Department of Athletics unveiled its new logo this past spring. The logo represents the department's preparation for a new era with a redesign of the Patriot word mark and the incorporation of an icon that is the image of a Revolutionary War soldier.
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New Professor of Youth Ministry
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VFCC is pleased to announce new Youth Studies Specialist Rev. Adam Sikorski, who will join our academic community this fall in the Department of Church Ministries. He comes to VFCC with 21 years of professional experience, 13 of which were devoted entirely to ministry among teenagers and college students.
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A Message of Hope to the Broken
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This spring, Reverend David and Dr. Beth Grant shared their message against human trafficking at VFCC. During their visit, they expressed Christ's hope for the broken and how others can help the cause.
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Rev. Wendel Cover '55 had never planned to travel much outside of his small-town home in Bedford County, Pa., until he went to VFCC. Now, he's traveled to more than 120 countries and leads a tour group in Israel almost every year.
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Recap of 12th Annual Patriot Classic
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VFCC hosted the 12th annual Patriot Classic Golf Tournament on June 6, 2014. Nearly 100 golfers gathered at the Kimberton Golf Club for a round of golf and helped raise scholarship funds for future students.
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Pneuma to Open for Shane & Shane at Celebrate
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Each summer Teen Challenge in Rehrersburg, Pa. hosts a weekend community outreach known as Celebrate. On July 12, local bands and Teen Challenge ministry groups will perform from 12 - 5 pm. The featured group performing at 7:15 pm is Shane & Shane. VFCC's ministry team, Pneuma, will open for Shane & Shane at 6:30 pm.
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Shop for your Amazon purchases at www.smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to VFCC. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know ... same products, same prices and same service.
Use your existing Amazon account at www.smile.amazon.com, enter Valley Forge Christian College as your charity, and start shopping. It's as easy as that! Prime members will still receive the same benefits. Shop while you donate at no cost to you. When you shop, Amazon gives!
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Send Your Alumni News for the 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 15 for inclusion in this year's annual report.
Go to: vfcc.edu/alumniupdates
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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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 Acuff, Jonathan M. "Start: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, Do Work That Matters." Brentwood, Tenn.: Lampo Press, 2013. Print.
We all have great dreams and aspirations that we hope will someday come to pass. Some are attainable while others seem so far out of reach that it would be foolish to even attempt to make them happen. Often our greatest enemy to success is our own fear. Fear of failure. It is an intimidating obstacle that can seem too great to conquer. Jon Acuff is a compelling speaker and author who shows in his book "Start" that it is your decision to take your success to a whole new level. He says that there are various steps to success that are the stereotypical norm depending on a person's age. In their 20s, a person learns about what they do, whereas in their 40s, a person is mastering what they do. He argues that this does not need to be the case. It is in your hands. You make the choice and all it takes is that first step in deciding that you want to escape average and do work that matters. Through motivational stories and compelling ideas, Acuff encourages his readers to start their journey to a better and more meaningful work experience.
So what's stopping you from stepping out of the average routine and reaching the next level of success in your life? As Acuff wrote, "Waiting to find your purpose tomorrow is a great way to ensure you don't live with purpose today."
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