Welcome to the October Newsletter for Village Green Community Church. As usual, there is news to share and events to make sure to get into your calendar.
OCTOBER LINEUP
We continue our 10-part series, Making Space, throughout the month of October, along with our sermon-based Life Groups.
October 6 – Matthew Burkholder will be bringing the message this morning. It is also our Communion service.
October 13 – Brent Paul will be bringing the message this morning.
October 20 – Pastor Jon returns for part 6 of the series. This Sunday will also be our first Soup Sunday of the season.
October 27 – Pastor Jon continues with part 7 of the series.
BIBLE STUDY AND DISCUSSION GROUP
Apart from our sermon-based Life Groups, there is also a Woman’s Bible Study and a Men’s discussion group at the church on Wednesdays, starting at 9:30 am.
The women meet in the large room downstairs while the men’s group meets in the Overflow Room upstairs.
SOUP SUNDAY
Mark your calendars for the first Soup Sunday of the year coming October 20th. Sign-up sheets will be available in the foyer a couple of weeks beforehand. As a reminder, please bring soup bowls and spoons for your family and if you have signed up to make soup, make sure to bring the list of ingredients to display with your soup.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
The Village Green Men’s Group will be hosting a men’s breakfast Saturday October 5, 2024, at 8:00 am in the lower auditorium at Village Green Church.
We will be introducing the committee members and sharing information about the focus of the men’s group and share how Village Green Men can participate in various events throughout the coming year.
Breakfast is provided at no cost, but a freewill offering would be appreciated.
If you are planning to attend, please email office@villagegreenchurch.com, to ensure we prepare enough food for all.
FRAGRANCE AWARENESS
A reminder that we have a number of people who suffer from severe scent allergies. Please refrain from wearing scented products at church so that those with allergies can breathe easier.
THEOLOGY JAM PODCAST
We have some new content on the Theology Jam podcast, with hosts Matthew Burkholder and Jon Korkidakis. We recently released the following podcasts.
- A Two-part series on the inerrancy of Scripture.
- An interview with Francois Kruger, the the founder and director of the national ministry, The Rock on Campus, a ministry whose goal is to care for the spiritual and mental health of college students across Canada.
- An inside look at what it takes to prepare and deliver a sermon!
You can find us on your favourite podcasting platform, and if you haven’t heard, Apple podcasts now come with transcripts. If you want to comment or suggest a topic, you can reach us at theologyjam@gmail.com.
RESOURCES
Have you checked out the Resources page on our website? It has publications from a number who have a relationship to Village Green, as well as online studies of How the Study the Bible, The Major Seven, and the Book of Acts.
There is also a link to RightNow Media, which is a huge library of discipleship content for every member of the family. Did you know that you have free access to this amazing library just for being a part of Village Green?
At Village Green, we have a heart for helping you grow deeper in your walk with Christ, and this Resource page is just one of the ways we are helping you grow!
THE “TECHIE” SIDE OF THINGS
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IN CLOSING…
Darlene and I (Jon), are away in England from October 1-12. Please pray for a safe journey and a restful time away with our son and his family.
Lastly, we appreciate all of you who make this church, not only your home, but an inviting place for others. There are many who are seeking a meaning and purpose for life, and here at Village Green we live by our value of exploring life through the way of Jesus. May this continue to be the heart of this community as we together seek to love God, love others, and change the world!
Blessings
Jon Korkidakis