Birthdays & Anniversaries

We have many birthdays and anniversaries this month. Click HERE to see who is celebrating! Perhaps say a prayer for someone on their birthday or anniversary or send a card to let them know they are loved.

Sunday School - Something for Everyone!

Every Sunday during the 9am hour, we have something for everyone - for the young and the young-at-heart! Stop by the Fellowship Hall (the building entrance closest to Venice Avenue) any Sunday at 9am for directions to a class designed just for you!

Gideons International - Bibles for Christmas

Will you help spread the news of the reason for the season? The Gideons would love your help in giving the best gift of all this Christmas season - the good news of Jesus Christ. You are invited to help provide the gift of Bibles through the beautiful ministry of Gideons International. Visit their table in the Sanctuary Foyer on Sunday.

Welcome to VCN - Youth & Family Ministries Director

Rita Lao will be joining VCN as our Youth & Family Ministries Director, and we are preparing the parsonage house for her and her family. If you would like to help get their new home ready for them, please contact the church office today.

Ladies’ Night Out - December 5th - Christmas Edition

Ladies’ Night Out is TUESDAY, December 5th at Waterfrontoo (2205 N Tamiami Trail, Nokomis) at 5 pm. This month is a special CHRISTMAS EDITION. Bring an ornament for the ornament exchange and wear your ugliest Christmas sweater! Contact the church office to add your name to the list. This takes place on the first Tuesday of every month, so if you cannot make it this month, put it on your calendar for next month.

Ladies’ Night of Joy - December 8th

The Women’s Ministry is hosting a Ladies’ Night of Joy on Friday, December 8th at 6:30 pm in Fellowship Hall C. Bring a “white elephant” gift and prepare for a fabulous evening.

VCN PreSchool Annual Christmas Program - December 12th

You are invited to come see our beautiful VCN preschoolers for their Annual Christmas Program on Tuesday, December 12th at 5:30 pm in the VCN Sanctuary. If you want to see these little ones and meet some of their families, this is a great opportunity to do so. Arrive early to take part in the auction fundraiser.

A VCN Family Christmas - December 15th and 17th

You are invited to join us for a beautiful Christmas celebration under the musical direction of Worship Pastor Roger Byrd. Two opportunities to attend: Friday, December 15th at 7 pm and Sunday, December 17th at 10:30 am. Enjoy the music performed by the VCN Choir, Children’s Choir, and special guest Marshall Hall - recording artist, songwriter, arranger, producer, and former member of the Gaither Vocal Band. Please invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join us. Invitation cards are available at the Welcome Center.

Did you know?

We have a LOT going on at the church every week. Here’s a list of some of the opportunities to get involved:

• Men’s Bible Study - Tuesdays at 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall and on Zoom

• Manna Ministry Food Distribution - Sundays at 4:30 in the Fellowship Hall

• Celebrate Recovery - Mondays at 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall

• Grief Share - Saturdays at 10 am

• Men’s Golf Group - Contact Jim Johnston for details

• Women’s Golf Group - Contact Cindy Crabtree for details

• Quilt’n Sew - Thursdays from 9 am-Noon - contact Jan Acton for details

• Children’s Church - Sundays at 10:30 in the Fellowship Hall

• Youth Group - Wednesdays from 6:30-8 pm in the Youth Room

• Weekly Prayer Group - Wednesdays at 5:15 pm in the Sanctuary Foyer led by Pastor Kip

For all weekly church updates including service times, classes, ministry opportunities, special events, and more or to join the church mailing list, click for the VCN Weekly Update.