Church Blog (Page 27)

Why We had to Postpone Day Camp for 2014?

One of the most effective programs we run as a church is Day Camp. Over the years it has grown not only in excellence, but also in reputation in our community as an effective week for touching young lives with spiritual truths. Which is why it may surprise you that it is being cancelled for this year. It was not an easy decision for the leadership to make but it’s because of our commitment to the integrity of the program…

When Winter is Long…Love

As I write this blog a polar vortex is tightening its grip outside, driving temperatures lower and piles of snow higher.  Groundhog Day has just passed where an oversized rodent has predicted six more weeks of winter (which is not groundbreaking news to anyone around here) and Christmas is behind us and as distant in the rearview mirror as the rest of 2013. The truth is that this time of year can be hard…really hard.  It is February – or…

Old Photos, Social Media & The Future

Have you heard of photobombing?  It is the “art” (term used loosely) of appearing in a picture that you aren’t supposed to be in.  So when you look through those special photos taken on your family holiday, there is some strange person making a face in the background just above Aunt Mildred’s head.  Thanks to a photographic digital age and social media, photobombing is becoming quite popular. Well, I got photobombed in a different way a couple of months ago. …

2013 Christmas Letter

To our Village Green Community Church family; Well, it’s Christmas time again. Another year is drawing to a close and with it comes time for reflecting on the past year while looking forward to the next. With respect to 2013, it has been an incredible year. We continue to experience growth, we’ve entered into a building program, and our involvement with our community has deepened in significant ways. With all that we have to praise God for, the prospects before…

Changing Lives by the Square Foot – Our Building Plans

We want to make every square foot count at Village Green, because every foot represents a life. We’ve been talking recently about changed lives – people finding not only a home here at Village Green but also a place to grow in their walk with Jesus Christ. Many people have shared their wonderful testimonies of what God is doing here and for the future he is shaping us for. Our church mission – to Love God, Love Others, and to…

Looking Forward

I find it hard to imagine that we are looking at the latter half of August. Soon we will be in the throes of September and all the activity this time of year brings. With that in mind, I want to give you some highlights of what is coming. Our “Changing Lives by the Square Foot” Fundraiser As many of you know, we have officially begun raising money for our new addition. Prior to the official launch the Elders, Board…

It’s Summer but September’s Coming!

I am about to embark on an intense two-week Sabbatical to complete the manuscript for my book. Before I go “underground” for the next two weeks I wanted to first ask for prayer. I really want this time to be productive and to finish this project that has been over a year in the making. Secondly, I know it’s summer and we are in the throes of the holiday season, but before we know it September will be upon us.…

Next Steps for Village Green

Village Green began by meeting in a school, in 1980 the current building was completed which was shared with the public library, in 2002 the library left and the auditorium was renovated, 2013… and the journey continues… GOD IS MOVING AT VILLAGE GREEN: Over the past few years we have seen God’s hand at work at Village Green with: –    a  growing number of people –       an expanding Kid’s Connection and Youth programs –       growing opportunities to reach out into the…

The Global Rich List – How far from the top are you?

The income of people varies widely across the globe.  You can use this next link to see where you rank. Just put in your country and your net yearly income.  You may well find yourself in the top billion! http://www.globalrichlist.com This link is part of the Recalculating Challenge, a financial reassessment series at Village Green Community Church.

Recalculating Challenge Participation

We encourage and acknowledge the people taking the Recalculating Challenge! Here is the list of people who started the Recalculating Challenge, and who also agreed to have their participation shown in this list. There may be others participating in private. Please check out the challenge, and make it part of your plans. We encourage you all! First Name Last Name Al and Ally Vanderlaan Davi & Bruna Pontes Dwight Dew Janet Taylor-Nelson John Scott Paul&Rose Goertz Linda Byers Sarah and…

Recalculating Challenge

The Recalculating Challenge is a 3-level set of hands-on, helpful steps toward financial peace and success. It’s a practical way for you to explore the financial teachings of the Recalculating series. Finding good ways to manage our finances is an ongoing challenge. We get lots of suggestions on what to buy, where to shop, and we’re encouraged to do it now! Without financial guidance it’s easy to make decisions we could have made more wisely. The Bible has good and proven advice on managing our finances, and…