Monthly Archives: July 2018

Dear VBC Family –

This week Pastor Ed will continue our sermon series in chapter 5 of Paul’s letter to the Church at Ephesus. He will challenge the church to become “Lights” everywhere and with everyone God allows them to rub shoulders with.

We will also CELEBRATE the Goodness of God as TWO FAMILIES will dedicate their children to the Lord, followed by 5 adult Baptisms. Oh how GOOD the Lord is !!!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS !!! (Need your HELP 🙂

***** A “Celebration of Life Service” for John Lusk will be held THIS FRIDAY, August 3rd, at 6pm at VBC.

There will be Visitation with the family from 4 – 5:30 in the Fellowship Hall, as well as after the Service.
We NEED the following:
** A DINNER for Abby, Mark and family traveling to Liberty (one large tray of ziti w/ meat; a large salad, some rolls).
** Finger foods/desserts for the visitation/fellowship time (cookies, cakes, …)
** Setup of food.
** Someone who can videotape the service.
Please let Ed know if you can help in any way 🙂

***** We will be hosting a RETIREMENT PARTY for long-time Pastor of LFMC Dave McCarthy and his wife Sherry on SATURDAY, AUGUST 11th.
It will be held at Hanofee Park beginning at 1pm. We need LOTS of delicious salads and EVEN MORE desserts !!! Rita DeMayo is organizing the event – please contact her at 845-796-6078 or ritademayo@gmail.com to help. ALL are welcome to attend !! (Please pass the word to LFMC-ers from long ago who know and love the McCarthy’s and would like to join in on this very special occasion 🙂

Love you ALL –
YOU are such a BLESSING !!
Ed and Robin

Dear VBC Family –

This week Pastor Robin will continue our sermon series in chapter 5 of Paul’s letter to the Church at Ephesus. She will challenge the church to become “Imitators of Christ.”

SUNDAY SCHOOL is ON BREAK for the Summer – but TAKE NOTE BELOW of several NEW GROWTH Opportunities at VBC !!!

The Answers in Genesis TIME LAB Vacation Bible School was AWESOME !!!

(We’re going show you a GREAT video recap on Sunday !!!)
Thank you to ALL who gave so SELFLESSLY of their time and talents to share Jesus with these 30 + kids 🙂

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS !!!

***** A “Celebration of Life Service” for John Lusk will be held on August 3rd at 6pm at VBC.

There will be Visitation with the family from 4 – 5:30 in the Fellowship Hall, as well as after the Service.

***** We will be hosting a RETIREMENT PARTY for long-time Pastor of LFMC Dave McCarthy and his wife Sherry on SATURDAY, AUGUST 11th.
It will be held at Hanofee Park beginning at 1pm. We need LOTS of delicious salads and EVEN MORE desserts !!! Rita DeMayo is organizing the event – please contact her at 845-796-6078 or ritademayo@gmail.com to help. ALL are welcome to attend !! (Please pass the word to LFMC-ers from long ago who know and love the McCarthy’s and would like to join in on this very special occasion 🙂

OTHER HAPPENNINGS !!

ATTENTION PARENTS – You Can Still Join a Group !!
Family Life’s ART of PARENTING: Aiming Your Child Toward the Heart of God
Two options:
Mondays at Dave/Robbi Philips, Liberty – at 6:30pm
Thursdays at VBC – at 6:00pm.
FamilyLife’s Art of Parenting is an eight-session, video-driven small-group series designed to help parents raise their children
from a biblical foundation. This series is ideal for parents, stepparents, single parents, and expectant parents, and includes
helpful material for raising children of all ages. Anyone willing to invest time and effort in their parenting approach will benefit. The
material is biblically based, but extensive Bible knowledge is not required to participate.
See Pastor Robin for more details 🙂

The Thursday Morning LADIES GROUP is studying the Book of Philippians with Pastor Robin on Thursdays at 10:30 in the VBC Office. Come and join in !

We have a GRIEFSHARE Ministry for those dealing with the loss of a loved. It will be led by Kelly Drann and will begin this SATURDAY, JULY 7th at 10am at VBC and will meet the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. It is open to ALL !

The Thursday Morning Men’s Group is continuing will resume on July 12 at 6:15am. We are studying the Parables of Jesus. All men are welcome !!

Interested in BAPTISM or DEDICATION for you/your Children ?

We have TWO upcoming Baptism/Dedication opportunities – see Pastor Ed or Pastor Robin for more information.

Interested in MEMBERSHIP at VBC ? We have a 2-session Membership Class on Sunday July 29th and Sunday August 5th at 9am. See the Pastors if you would like to participate.

Love you ALL –
YOU are such a BLESSING !!
Ed and Robin