Families/Fellowship

 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."
Proverbs 3:5-6

Blessing of the Backpacks

• Wednesdays at VPC!  A Place to Belong! September - December and January - March and April-May
  A midweek gathering for all ages.  Download Registration Form
  - Adult Education 
  - Stepping Stones "Explorers" Pre-K and K through 5th Grades 
  - Middle School Youth 
  - High School Youth 
  - Nursery available 
  - Children's Choir
  - Adult Chancel Choir
  
  All-Church Supper - September to December, January to March, April to May from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
  A delicious buffet supper will be served from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.   Download Registration Form

• Sacred Shelter.  Be a Part of a Spiritual Support Group for Families with children at home
  Sacred Shelter, a place where parents can come together to strengthen faith, support and encourage one another as they seek to live faithful lives -- a place to learn to reflect God’s love in daily living—a place to listen for and talk about God. Childcare is available at the church beginning at 4:30pm and ending at 8:30pm.  Pizza will be provided for the kids!  Pre-register for childcare by contacting the Church Office.
   

• Fellowship, Nurture, Study & Mission Opportunities for Families are offered throughout the year including Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat, Christmas Caroling & More

• Bicycling "Pelotons" - meets once a month - dates announced in The Bulletin   
   
• All-Church Picnic - see the church newsletter and bulletin for details.  Sponsored by Family Ministry & Fellowship Teams.
   
• Relay For Life  Plan to join us in April 2009 for the Relay at Gulfview Middle School. 
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Fellowship & Hospitality
Watch announcements for upcoming church dinners and special events.

Empty Nesters
Christian Fellowship for People 50+ in an Entertaining Environment!
Watch announcements for monthly events in The Bulletin and The SPIRE newsletter. 

Presbyterian Woman's Association

• Monthly Gathering includes a Luncheon and Guest Speakers
  Women's Circles
  Teddy Bear Ministry
  Mission Projects
  Recycled Cards
  Banners
  Quilters
  Special Events, retreats, and more

Men's Association

• Men's Bible Study - Tuesdays at 9 a.m. in the Chapel
  Men's Breakfasts - Tuesdays (except the 1st of the month) at 7:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
  Men's Luncheon - Tuesdays at Noon the first of the month
  Special events, retreats, mission projects and more

Small Group Ministry

• There's a Small Group for you!  Traditional Small Groups and VanderBUILDERS 
• Small Group Fellowship and VanderBUILDERS

Mission Service

Ushers and Greeters

Stephen Ministry

Administrative Ministry
Volunteers assist church staff in Administrative Functions such as assembling the bulletins and newsletters, photocopying, filing, serving as the front desk receptionist, and carrying out computer-related and other clerical tasks.  Flexible volunteer hours.  Training provided.  If you would like to share your time and talents, contact the church office.