May 2010


May 2010
FROM YOUR INTERIM PASTOR As reported at our last business meeting, the Senior Pastor Search Committee is hard at work. We have been asking for the congregation to hold them up in prayer. But there is more we can do. We have a tendency to put all church matters on hold until a new pastor arrives. And for some matters that is a wise decision. But in other areas we need to move beyond a holding pattern. For instance, one of the best receptions you can offer a new pastor is a growing worship community. Inviting folks to both LifeGroups and the worship service is something we ought to be doing now. I have been most impressed with the people who are part of this congregation. Victory has something very special to offer and we do not need to be waiting to extend invitations. When the day comes for the Search Committee to invite someone to meet the congregation, a wonderful reception would be a worship service filled to overflowing. Summer is close at hand. Vacations are on our minds and in our plans. I am making my own plans. But let us remember our commitments to our congregation. If you are out of town remember that God still hears our prayers for the church. And the church needs our financial support regardless of whether we are in actual attendance or not. Enjoy the summer. But also remember your family at Victory. I hope to share worship with you soon. Terry Freeman
STUDENT MINISTRY (grades 6-12) Leaders Needed For Camp July 11-17 the student ministry will travel to Panama City Beach, FL to be part of Big Stuf Camps (yes, that's stuff with one "f"). We are still in need of leaders who would be willing to soak up some sun, participate in a phenomenal worship experience, and help make an impact on a student's life. As with any trip, student safety is our number one priority. The best way to insure their safety is to have an adequate number of leaders. If you're interested in getting involved with the student ministry or just want to help with this one trip, please contact Patrick.	PRESCHOOL AND CHILDREN Preschool families: Mark you calendars for First Friday on June 7! Details coming soon! Baby Shower for Dana Campbell (husband Kalvin, son Ethan, son Lucas) Dana is registered at Babies R Us. It's a girl! Date: May 23 Time: Immediately following the morning worship service Place: Multipurpose room For more information please contact Nicole Merz @ 245-7554. K-5th Grade Family Fellowship Event What? A time of fellowship, fun & games for all children & families in the K-5th grade ministry. When? Friday, May 14 @ 6:00pm Where? Cy & Traci Hutcherson's house - they will provide hotdogs, buns,& drinks. Families should bring chips, side dishes and fixings for smores. Sign up in Victory central! Contact Joyce or the church office for location details. VBS Leaders Training Session An orientation and training session for all VBS Leaders will be held Sunday, May 16, directly following the worship service. Lunch, fun and great door prizes will be provided! VBS Sign-Ups are even easier this year! Volunteers and Learners can register quickly and easily on-line - click here. 3rd - 5th Grade Summer Camp Meeting May 5 @ 7:30pm. We will meet upstairs in room 201. If your child is going to camp, please bring completed, notarized forms with you on this night.
Single Mom's Ministry Event Are you looking for a simple way to show the love of Christ to someone in need? On June 5, the Glocal Impact Missions Team is sponsoring an outreach event that will let you do just that. We will offer free oil changes, childcare, and manicures for single moms in the area. This event will require the gifts and participation of the entire Victory body. We also ask that you begin praying that through this event we can display the grace and love of Christ so these families will ‘know and treasure Jesus above all things.’ Please sign up in Victory central and contact Philip Jones if you have any questions.
YOUNG @ HEART (ages 50+) Covered Dish Dinner Join us Thursday, May 13 @ 6pm for a potluck dinner & program. Guests are always welcome!	BOOK SIGNING May 15, 10:00am-noon. The ladies of VBC are invited to a brunch and book signing of Love, Grandma...The Memoirs of Wanda L Slone. Wanda is a member of the Adult II Ladies class and has had her first book published. This is a book of letters written to her grandchildren about her treasured life stories of growing up in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, and to offer encouragement for spiritual growth in each of her grandchildren. The book also offers a history of life in eastern Kentucky.
VICTORY MINISTRY LINKS: Partners, Prayers & Praises Children's Ministry Newsletter	Happy Mother's Day! We thank God for mothers who demonstrate Grace and Patience to us, and teach us about Jesus' Love!
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May 2010

FROM YOUR INTERIM PASTOR

As reported at our last business meeting, the Senior Pastor Search Committee is hard at work. We have been asking for the congregation to hold them up in prayer. But there is more we can do. We have a tendency to put all church matters on hold until a new pastor arrives. And for some matters that is a wise decision. But in other areas we need to move beyond a holding pattern. For instance, one of the best receptions you can offer a new pastor is a growing worship community. Inviting folks to both LifeGroups and the worship service is something we ought to be doing now. I have been most impressed with the people who are part of this congregation. Victory has something very special to offer and we do not need to be waiting to extend invitations. When the day comes for the Search Committee to invite someone to meet the congregation, a wonderful reception would be a worship service filled to overflowing.

Summer is close at hand. Vacations are on our minds and in our plans. I am making my own plans. But let us remember our commitments to our congregation. If you are out of town remember that God still hears our prayers for the church. And the church needs our financial support regardless of whether we are in actual attendance or not. Enjoy the summer. But also remember your family at Victory.

I hope to share worship with you soon.

Terry Freeman

STUDENT MINISTRY
(grades 6-12)

Leaders Needed For Camp
July 11-17 the student ministry will travel to Panama City Beach, FL to be part of Big Stuf Camps (yes, that's stuff with one "f"). We are still in need of leaders who would be willing to soak up some sun, participate in a phenomenal worship experience, and help make an impact on a student's life. As with any trip, student safety is our number one priority. The best way to insure their safety is to have an adequate number of leaders. If you're interested in getting involved with the student ministry or just want to help with this one trip, please contact Patrick.

PRESCHOOL AND CHILDREN

Preschool families: Mark you calendars for First Friday on June 7! Details coming soon!

Baby Shower for Dana Campbell (husband Kalvin, son Ethan, son Lucas) Dana is registered at Babies R Us. It's a girl!
Date: May 23
Time: Immediately following the morning worship service
Place: Multipurpose room
For more information please contact Nicole Merz @ 245-7554.

K-5th Grade Family Fellowship Event
What? A time of fellowship, fun & games for all children & families in the K-5th grade ministry.
When? Friday, May 14 @ 6:00pm
Where? Cy & Traci Hutcherson's house - they will provide hotdogs, buns,& drinks.
Families should bring chips, side dishes and fixings for smores.
Sign up in Victory central! Contact Joyce or the church office for location details.

VBS Leaders Training Session
An orientation and training session for all VBS Leaders will be held Sunday, May 16, directly following the worship service. Lunch, fun and great door prizes will be provided!

VBS Sign-Ups are even easier this year! Volunteers and Learners can register quickly and easily on-line - click here.

3rd - 5th Grade Summer Camp Meeting
May 5 @ 7:30pm. We will meet upstairs in room 201. If your child is going to camp, please bring completed, notarized forms with you on this night.

Single Mom's Ministry Event

Are you looking for a simple way to show the love of Christ to someone in need?
On June 5, the Glocal Impact Missions Team is sponsoring an outreach event that will let you do just that. We will offer free oil changes, childcare, and manicures for single moms in the area. This event will require the gifts and participation of the entire Victory body.
We also ask that you begin praying that through this event we can display the grace and love of Christ so these families will ‘know and treasure Jesus above all things.’
Please sign up in Victory central and contact Philip Jones if you have any questions.

YOUNG @ HEART (ages 50+)

Covered Dish Dinner
Join us Thursday, May 13 @ 6pm for a potluck dinner & program. Guests are always welcome!

BOOK SIGNING

May 15, 10:00am-noon.

The ladies of VBC are invited to a brunch and book signing of Love, Grandma...The Memoirs of Wanda L Slone. Wanda is a member of the Adult II Ladies class and has had her first book published. This is a book of letters written to her grandchildren about her treasured life stories of growing up in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, and to offer encouragement for spiritual growth in each of her grandchildren. The book also offers a history of life in eastern Kentucky.

VICTORY MINISTRY LINKS:

Partners, Prayers & Praises

Children's Ministry Newsletter

Happy Mother's Day!
We thank God for mothers who
demonstrate Grace and Patience to us,
and teach us about Jesus' Love!