Oktoberfest (October 4th & 5th) is a fall retreat at Bethany Hills for current 9th-12th grade students. This year's
theme is "Bridge to Forgiveness" and our own
Hope Hodnett is the keynoter. Come prepared for a "disco" dance theme and bring some extra money for the really cool new Bethany Hills bumper stickers! They're $3 each. Registered (as of 9/29) from VSCC: Caitlin
Dixon, counselor Teenagers include: Alex Cauthen, Kevin Clark, Clay
McDonald,
Jackson Parks, Ally Faenza, Johanna Keith, Caitlyn Lovell and Samantha Porter.
All Hands on Deck...Staining Party is Huge Success
What does the youth group AND Julia Callaway's deck have in common? They're both sporting a new coat of "Honey Gold" wood sealer. You may think they've been to the local tanning bed; however, it only took an hour of deck sealing to make everyone and everything look brown and fabulous.
More Youth News.
World Communion - Sunday, October 5th
We celebrate World Communion on October 5th! If you have global table cloths or fabric we can borrow, please bring it to the reception area at the church by Thursday, October 2nd.
October 12th - Luncheon registration deadline is October 5th
This celebratory luncheon is catered; therefore, it is critical that we have reservations for person who will be joining us.
Please RSVP online if possible. If not, you may contact the church office.
October 14th - Christian Women's Fellowship Program
We are having a celebration of fifty years of CWF in our current location and would like to invite you to join us on Tuesday, October 14th at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We will be recognizing past presidents and other special guests. We hope to see you there! (Childcare will be provided. If you need a ride, please call the church at 269-5614. Lunch will follow at noon; cost is $5.00.)
2008 Stewardship Campaign is underway.
THINK About It...
* A Pledge is a promise. We build our church budget on these pledges.
* It costs about $1200 per day for our church to operate.
* We have about 365 members
* God blesses us ALL abundantly!
PRAY About It...
Gracious God, guide our hearts to meet the challenge of sharing your love. May we serve like Christ. May we give with joy. In Christ's Name we pray,
Amen.
THANK About It...
With gratitude for God's grace & generosity and as an expression of my/our Christian stewardship, I make this commitment to Vine Street and the many ministries of Christ. You may safely register your pledge online or complete and return a pledge card to the church office.
