GRANDS’ SUMMER BLOCK PARTY THIS SATURDAY!
The SUMMER BLOCK PARTY featuring LEGOS and faith-building is set for this Saturday, August 23, @ 10 AM. Thank you to the Grandparents who signed up to bring your grand-kiddos (Gr K-5). We look forward to partying and praising Jesus together!!
2025 IMPACT MISSIONS CONFERENCE BEGINS NEXT SUNDAY and is key to keeping us as a church motivated and on task to carry out Jesus’ Great Commission—plan to participate in the special conference events. To RSVP for any event, contact the church office.
Sunday, August 24 – 10 AM ONLY (90-minute service)
- Service with Missionary Couples: Harmelings, Mingos, and Adefopes
Sunday, August 24 – 6 PM
- Fun Around the Campfire with Local Missions Partners (FREE)
Monday, August 25 – 11:30 AM
- Girlfriends’ Birthday Bash Luncheon (FREE / Must RSVP by 08.20)
Monday, August 25 – 12 PM
- Men’s Ministry Pizza Lunch with Don Mingo (FREE / Must RSVP by 08.20)
Tuesday, August 26 –
- Take a Missionary to Lunch or Dinner / See Carol Davis or Don Fromberg
Wednesday, August 27 – 6 PM
- ALL-Church IMPACT Missions Banquet with Keynote Speaker, Joe Johns, World Partners
(Cost $15 / Must RSVP by 08.24)
PRAISE GOD! Over $ 1,300 has been given towards Operation: 20/20 – providing 650 pairs of reading glasses to the Peruvian people. Thank you for giving to the Lord!
IMPACT 2025 MISSIONS GIVING
Our Impact 2025 giving goal is $125,000. Simply ask the Holy Spirit for guidance in what you should give. Impact 2025 Gift envelopes are available on the Entry Tables, Welcome Desk, and Info Table. Results of our Impact 2025 giving will be announced at the August 27 banquet.
SUMMER SUPPER CLUB WRAP UP!
- When: Friday, September 12, @ 6 PM
- Where: VJF Sanctuary
- Bring your Dinner / Beverages and Dessert Provided
We have SOOOO much to celebrate! It has been such a blessing to hear about our SUMMER SUPPER CLUB get-togethers and how friendships have been formed. These relationships will continue to help the family life of our church thrive. All SSC hosts and group members are invited! For set-up purposes, please contact the church office to let us know you can attend!
CHOIR RESUMES ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 @ 4 PM
Your vocal chords have gotten a rest since our patriotic presentation, and now it’s time to join forces again as we prepare to praise God through music. If you’ve been thinking about becoming part of the choir, plan to come. Got questions about the choir ministry? Contact Pastor Mike Sherrow.
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Our ACM will be on Sunday, September 21. There will be ONE SERVICE at 10 AM. Twenty minutes after the service, the meeting will begin. We will elect church leadership for the next two years and hear important info related to the life and ministry of VJF. This is an important meeting. Plan to participate. FYI – Voting is reserved for members only; attending the meeting is OPEN TO ALL.
MEMORIAL FOR LARRY DRAKE
Our brother Larry Drake was called home to be with the Lord last Thursday, very unexpectedly. Do keep Nancy and the Drake family in your prayers as they (and we) grieve. Praise God! The grave is not the last word! We will keep you informed as memorial details become available.
MEMORIAL FOR DAVID WHEELER
Long-time member of VJF, David Wheeler, passed away this past Friday. He had been in poor health for some time. His wife, Sharon, was called home to be with Jesus earlier this summer. Do pray for the Wheeler family and friends as they grieve the loss of David. Memorial details are unknown at this time.
LOOKING AHEAD
- Movie Nights / September 19 & October 17 @ 6 PM
- Summer Supper Club Finale / September 12 @ 6 PM
- September Luau Luncheon / September 9 @ 12 PM
- Membership Class / Sunday, October 5 @ 12:45 PM
- Empower Her Women’s Leadership Seminar
- October 11 – Here at VJF / More details to come
- Harvest BBQ Dinner / October 24
