Soul Detox...Clean living in a contaminated world
 Soul Detox by Craig Groeschel explores how we can overcome the emotional and spiritual toxins that assault us daily. Learn how to be free from toxic emotions, attitudes, and behaviors, and discover the freedom of choosing to live with the mind of Christ. Available at Grapevine Books.
Two book discussion group options:
Mondays, August 5-26, 7-8:30pm
Tuesdays, August 6-27, 10-11:30am,
Grapevine Books summer hours: Opened Thursday & Sunday, 9:00-12:30pm
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 The weekend is almost here--are you wondering how in the world to spend your Friday night?
Children's Ministries warmly invites you to join us for the culmination of our MAD (Music & Drama) Camp tonight, August 2, 7:30pm.
You'll be drawn into the life of Moses through the campers songs, dances and conversations in a musical theater presentation called, "Are We There Yet?" Come enjoy the show and see what is good about our children.
No Sunday School for children ages rising 1st-6th grade, Aug 4-Sept 8. Children are invited to attend service with their families during this time. Regular Sunday School begins September 15. Register for Fall Sunday School.
Children's Ministries is currently recruiting volunteers to help with 2013-14 Sunday School. We especially need volunteers to help with classes at 11am. |
Dig Deeper... Experience Growing Your Soul
Growing Your Soul is designed to deepen your communion with God, with a small group of fellow pilgrims and with one particular spiritual companion of your choice. It is a nine month journey seeking further transformation into the image of Christ. Groups are now forming for the September 2013 kick-off. Application deadline is August 10. Read more.
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Music Happenings
Looking for a fun place to connect? Looking for fellowship and and a place to serve? Sanctuary Choir might be the place for you. Join us at our Fall Retreat, September 7; breakfast at 8am, rehearsal begins at 9am. Everyone is welcome. Give it a try. Contact Lance at lance.vinning@viennapres.org.
Youth Choir & Orchestra Annual Workshop: Saturday, August 24, 9am-12pm in the Sanctuary. It will be a time to reconnect with old friends, make new friends and praise God through music while preparing to lead worship on Sunday morning, August 25, at all three services. If you plan to attend, please email kerry.wilkerson@viennapres.org
The Children's Music Ministry is looking for help! Two of our choirs, Junior Choir (4th, 5th, and 6th grades), and our Kindergarten/first grade choir are in need of directors. If you can help in these areas, or know someone to recommend, please contact Lance, at lance.vining@viennapres.org or 703.938.9050.
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It's easy to think that summertime brings a decrease in ministry activity at VPC but nothing could be further from the truth! Ministry during the summer just looks different. Keep up with the Summer Missions Trips, children's camps, and other ways that VPC is alive with activity. Follow the spot light on summer. |
VPC Staff News
VPC would like to thank Anna Whiston-Donaldson for her 4 years of dedicated service as Grapevine Bookstore Manager. Anna's love for God, love for people, and love for books have been such a blessing to our church. We are grateful for her willingness to serve in a more limited capacity until a new bookstore manager is hired and trained.
As many of you know Barry Hill concludes his minitry here at VPC after serving 7 years in Student Ministries. Join us in saying "good by" on Sunday, September 1 in the Underground following the 11am service.
Want to stay in touch with Barry as he embarks on his seminary journey? Join his email list at barryhilljr@gmail.com to follow along.
Read more about the changes in Student Ministries.
Help Wanted:
Bookstore Manager: VPC seeks an individual to serve as a bookstore manager to support the mission and ministry of the church by fulfilling the mission of Grapevine Books to "connect books to people, people to Jesus, Jesus to the world...one page at a time." This is a permanent, 15-20 hour-per-week, non-exempt position. Responsibilities include the overall management of the bookstore, inventory, sales, volunteers and finances. Please send cover letter and resume to Deb Crumbliss at deb.crumbliss@viennapres.org. |
VPC Invited
National Capital Presbytery Service of Ordantion to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament for Sean Walker, will be held, Sunday, August 4, at 4pm, in the VPC Sanctuary. Many of you may know that Sean is currently a VPC supported mission partner.
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