September 2009


September 2009
A WORD FROM THE DEACON CHAIR *Being an Intentional* Christian** The word intentional has popped up several times in conversation recently. I am beginning to think that it is a new trendy saying that shows one is in-the-know if used correctly. Webster’s Dictionary defines intentional as “having to do with intention or purpose, or done purposely.” That’s easy to understand. Maybe it is being used more frequently to clarify that the speaker expects something to be done with purpose, as opposed to an unintentional action. I can unintentionally run into someone at the grocery store, but it is an intentional act to call someone I haven’t seen for a few weeks and say “I’m calling to tell you I’ve missed you and want to see how you’re doing.” I know which action means more to me, the one that was done intentionally out of love and concern. God intentionally sent Christ, in human form, to show his love for us. Jesus preached, healed, performed miracles, and died on a cross to intentionally demonstrate His love and perfect plan of salvation. These acts were done with an obvious purpose. As we move forward into a new time in the life of our church, let’s do so with Christ-like intention. Let’s worship, love, pray, read scripture, serve, encourage, hug, fellowship, seek, speak, reach out, and hope as Christians with a purpose. Paul wrote to the church at Corinth “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV) After two thousand years, Paul’s challenge has not lost its purpose. God will be glorified when we intentionally seek to be in His will. Let’s be intentional Christians in every area of our lives. In His Love, David Downs
PRESCHOOL FOOTPRINTS Baby Shower Travis and Vanessa White are expecting their first child, a baby girl! The shower is at noon on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Bradley house. Travis & Vanessa are registered at Babies R Us. For more information please contact Pam King @ 948-8349. Welcome, Haddon Edward Jones! Philip & Stacy Jones joyfully announce the birth of their son, Haddon Edward. He was born August 30 and joins his brother Stephen. Preschool Parent's Night Out is back! This is a great way to serve each other and have a night out without paying for babysitting. Be watching your e-mail for more information or contact Parent's Night Out ministry leader, Christina Cohen at 230-2863.	FLiP KIDS (K-5th Grade) It's time to start LIVING INSIDE OUT! Living Inside Out is the new Sunday morning curriculum for our K-5th grade children. This new format will provide a large group time of praise and worship and still provide the nurturing and close relationships of their small group. Kids will learn one important Bible point each week which is reinforced through Bible stories, verses, songs & hands-on activities that help kids know more about living out their belief in Jesus. Come be a part of Sunday mornings with us and bring a friend! Wednesday nights @ 6:33 pm All children ages K-5th grade are encouraged to join us for a time of Bible study, games & music with Team Kid: Character Challenge! Each week kids will learn a new character trait God wants them to develop. Ranging from honesty to joy, the topics challenge children to make that character trait part of their lives. Parent Meeting Parents of children K-5th, and their families, are invited to have lunch with us on Sunday, September 27 @ noon, in the multi-purpose room. We'll provide pizza & drinks, please plan to bring a salad or dessert. We are very excited to discuss the new Sunday morning format and the Wednesday night plan for this active group!!
DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES The Five Love Languages of Children by Dr. Gary Chapman How can you learn to speak each of the five love languages with your children - and fill their love tank? Join us for this interactive study! Facilitated by Bryan and Joyce Watts Esther - It's Tough Being a Woman by Beth Moore The Old Testament story of Esther as a profile in courage, with many modern parallels for today's woman. Her destiny can be yours as you know more deeply the God who is in your corner! Facilitated by Judy Shrout Men's Class - Study title to be announced Facilitated by Keith Galloway
WORSHIP MINISTRIES Worship Choir begins September 2nd Come join us for the first rehearsal @ 7:30 pm in the sanctuary! If you have questions, contact Tim, tim@vbclex.org or 273-8428.	STUDENT MINISTRY (grades 6-12) A lot of great things are happening in the student ministry at Victory this fall. The sixth graders have joined the ranks of the student ministry, new life groups have formed, and we're excited about all the things to come. Speaking of things to come, here are a few things happening in the studetn ministry: New blog resource Parents, check out athleticfaith.wordpress.com, a new blog with resources and advice to help with discipling your teenagers. New online calendar Announcements don't always make it to the parents, which can be frustrating! As part of my blog, I have created a calendar that parents can access at any time to see upcoming activities. Clicking on events will also provide more info and resources for the event (medical release forms, waivers, etc.). FALL RETREAT! That's right, the student ministry will be taking a Fall Retreat to Potter's Ranch in Union, KY, Oct. 23-24. More info to come soon! Service Project The students will be serving at the Hope Center Saturday, Sept. 12, 7:30 - 9:30 am. Students will leave church @ 7:00 am.
THURSDAY PRAYER Every Thursday morning at 6:00 am, you are encouraged to join Tim Stokes in the sanctuary for a time of prayer for Victory, its leaders, its people, and its mission here in Lexington.
WOMEN'S MINISTRY Conversations of a Different Kind: Let's Start Talking! All ladies are invited to a mini-retreat at Victory on Friday, Sept. 25, 6-9 pm. Come to this first session of a 3-part series on Conversations of a Different Kind. The Secret Soul Sisters will also be revealed this night. Enjoy a meal, speaker, table talk, and games - let's start talking! Cost is $5 - sign-up Sept. 6-20 at Victory Central.
YOUNG AT HEART (ages 50+) Covered Dish Dinner Join us Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 pm for a potluck dinner and program. Guests are always welcome!
SPECIAL EVENTS/HOSPITALITY Kick-Off Meeting Anyone interested in serving on this committee is encouraged to attend our kick-off on Wed., Sept. 9 @ 7:35 pm. We will be discussing upcoming special events and coordinating hospitality duties. Questions? Contact Pam King or Paula Shelton.	TRAFFIC NOTICE - TRI FOR SIGHT The Tri For Sight triathlon will take place on Sunday, Sept. 13 along Armstrong Mill Road between 7:15 and 10:45 am. You can still get to the church, but please allow an extra 30 minutes to get here on time!
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September 2009

A WORD FROM THE DEACON CHAIR

Being an Intentional Christian
The word intentional has popped up several times in conversation recently. I am beginning to think that it is a new trendy saying that shows one is in-the-know if used correctly. Webster’s Dictionary defines intentional as “having to do with intention or purpose, or done purposely.” That’s easy to understand. Maybe it is being used more frequently to clarify that the speaker expects something to be done with purpose, as opposed to an unintentional action. I can unintentionally run into someone at the grocery store, but it is an intentional act to call someone I haven’t seen for a few weeks and say “I’m calling to tell you I’ve missed you and want to see how you’re doing.”

I know which action means more to me, the one that was done intentionally out of love and concern. God intentionally sent Christ, in human form, to show his love for us. Jesus preached, healed, performed miracles, and died on a cross to intentionally demonstrate His love and perfect plan of salvation. These acts were done with an obvious purpose.

As we move forward into a new time in the life of our church, let’s do so with Christ-like intention. Let’s worship, love, pray, read scripture, serve, encourage, hug, fellowship, seek, speak, reach out, and hope as Christians with a purpose. Paul wrote to the church at Corinth “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV) After two thousand years, Paul’s challenge has not lost its purpose. God will be glorified when we intentionally seek to be in His will.

Let’s be intentional Christians in every area of our lives.

In His Love,
David Downs

PRESCHOOL FOOTPRINTS

Baby Shower
Travis and Vanessa White are expecting their first child, a baby girl! The shower is at noon on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Bradley house. Travis & Vanessa are registered at Babies R Us. For more information please contact Pam King @ 948-8349.

Welcome, Haddon Edward Jones!
Philip & Stacy Jones joyfully announce the birth of their son, Haddon Edward. He was born August 30 and joins his brother Stephen.

Preschool Parent's Night Out is back!
This is a great way to serve each other and have a night out without paying for babysitting. Be watching your e-mail for more information or contact Parent's Night Out ministry leader, Christina Cohen at 230-2863.

FLiP KIDS (K-5th Grade)

It's time to start LIVING INSIDE OUT!
Living Inside Out is the new Sunday morning curriculum for our K-5th grade children. This new format will provide a large group time of praise and worship and still provide the nurturing and close relationships of their small group. Kids will learn one important Bible point each week which is reinforced through Bible stories, verses, songs & hands-on activities that help kids know more about living out their belief in Jesus. Come be a part of Sunday mornings with us and bring a friend!

Wednesday nights @ 6:33 pm
All children ages K-5th grade are encouraged to join us for a time of Bible study, games & music with Team Kid: Character Challenge! Each week kids will learn a new character trait God wants them to develop. Ranging from honesty to joy, the topics challenge children to make that character trait part of their lives.

Parent Meeting
Parents of children K-5th, and their families, are invited to have lunch with us on Sunday, September 27 @ noon, in the multi-purpose room. We'll provide pizza & drinks, please plan to bring a salad or dessert. We are very excited to discuss the new Sunday morning format and the Wednesday night plan for this active group!!

DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES

The Five Love Languages of Children
by Dr. Gary Chapman
How can you learn to speak each of the five love languages with your children - and fill their love tank? Join us for this interactive study!
Facilitated by Bryan and Joyce Watts

Esther - It's Tough Being a Woman
by Beth Moore
The Old Testament story of Esther as a profile in courage, with many modern parallels for today's woman. Her destiny can be yours as you know more deeply the God who is in your corner!
Facilitated by Judy Shrout

Men's Class - Study title to be announced
Facilitated by Keith Galloway

WORSHIP MINISTRIES

Worship Choir begins September 2nd
Come join us for the first rehearsal @ 7:30 pm in the sanctuary! If you have questions, contact Tim, tim@vbclex.org or 273-8428.

STUDENT MINISTRY (grades 6-12)

A lot of great things are happening in the student ministry at Victory this fall. The sixth graders have joined the ranks of the student ministry, new life groups have formed, and we're excited about all the things to come. Speaking of things to come, here are a few things happening in the studetn ministry:

New blog resource
Parents, check out athleticfaith.wordpress.com, a new blog with resources and advice to help with discipling your teenagers.

New online calendar
Announcements don't always make it to the parents, which can be frustrating! As part of my blog, I have created a calendar that parents can access at any time to see upcoming activities. Clicking on events will also provide more info and resources for the event (medical release forms, waivers, etc.).

FALL RETREAT!
That's right, the student ministry will be taking a Fall Retreat to Potter's Ranch in Union, KY, Oct. 23-24. More info to come soon!

Service Project
The students will be serving at the Hope Center Saturday, Sept. 12, 7:30 - 9:30 am. Students will leave church @ 7:00 am.

THURSDAY PRAYER

Every Thursday morning at 6:00 am, you are encouraged to join Tim Stokes in the sanctuary for a time of prayer for Victory, its leaders, its people, and its mission here in Lexington.

WOMEN'S MINISTRY

Conversations of a Different Kind: Let's Start Talking!
All ladies are invited to a mini-retreat at Victory on Friday, Sept. 25, 6-9 pm. Come to this first session of a 3-part series on Conversations of a Different Kind. The Secret Soul Sisters will also be revealed this night. Enjoy a meal, speaker, table talk, and games - let's start talking! Cost is $5 - sign-up Sept. 6-20 at Victory Central.

YOUNG AT HEART (ages 50+)

Covered Dish Dinner
Join us Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 pm for a potluck dinner and program. Guests are always welcome!

SPECIAL EVENTS/HOSPITALITY

Kick-Off Meeting
Anyone interested in serving on this committee is encouraged to attend our kick-off on Wed., Sept. 9 @ 7:35 pm. We will be discussing upcoming special events and coordinating hospitality duties. Questions? Contact Pam King or Paula Shelton.

TRAFFIC NOTICE - TRI FOR SIGHT

The Tri For Sight triathlon will take place on Sunday, Sept. 13 along Armstrong Mill Road between 7:15 and 10:45 am. You can still get to the church, but please allow an extra 30 minutes to get here on time!