Hearts Set Free ...living in the freedom of the Spirit of God

The focus of our time together during this new series is to experience living in the freedom and victory of the Spirit of God.  Weekly sessions will include a video, large group teaching, small group discussion and prayer. 

This class is a great opportunity to grow in experiencing victory and freedom in the Spirit and to know how to maintain a consistent walk with God.  It is also a great class for those who would like to be used by God in ministering freedom to others.

• Thursdays, January 19 - March 8, 7:30-9:30 pm in the chapel
• Retreat: Saturday, March 17, 10-5 pm at VCF
• $35 materials fee (Note:  Materials for loan are also available for those for whom cost is an issue)

For more information, please contact Pastor Michael Koh or Pastor Grant Goble

We're saving you a seat for the Rose Parade!

Come and enjoy all of these benefits:

• A great time ringing in the New Year with friends and family.
• Sleeping in your own warm bed instead of camping out on the sidewalk.
• A great view of the parade.
• Access to the church restroom.
• Hot drinks for the duration of the parade. 
• Parking adjacent to the parade route.  

Details:

• Monday morning, January 2, 2012
• Parking lot opens at 7:00am
• Parking passes (required to pass through the police barracade on Marion/Walnut) are available at church after the service.  
• A $20 fee per car is requested at the lot to offset the costs of fencing to protect the property from New Years revelers.  
• The parade starts at 8:00am and arrives at VCF around 9:00-9:30am.  
• The parade lasts around 2 hours from start to finish. 

Come and see how your hope can be renewed this Christmas.

A service on Sunday, December 18, 10:00 am will include a special musical performance and an appetizer reception immediately following. Children are invited to a special program during the service.   

VCF is hosting a Thanksgiving holiday celebration for international students and recent immigrants.  A full Thanksgiving meal will be provided including turkey and classic side dishes.

Time & Place:
Thursday, November 24
11am to 3pm in the chapel

If you have international friends who would be interested in attending, please invite them to come!  You are also welcome to donate time, money and/or grocery items to help out with the event.  Contact the event coordinators, Daniel and Preeti, at thanksgiving2011@visioncf.org for more information or to help out.  

Don't forget to change your clock back 1 hour before church this Sunday. 

Want something to do with the extra morning hour? Join us for weekly pre-service prayer downstairs in the fellowship hall! Starts at 9:00 am.

Immediately after the worship service on October 30, join us for "Father's House", an opportunity to bless our children and their friends. Children will move from room to room throughout the church to receive treats and other gifts. Cultural attire, costumes and/or silly hats are not required but are highly encouraged!  

Join us for a fun outing at Frank Bonelli Park (West Picnic Area) in San Dimas.

Saturday, October 8th
10:00 am - 6:00 pm 

Don’t miss the fun!  VCF Iron Chef BBQ and Baking Cookoff & luncheon, VCF Olympic Games, arts & crafts, playground, hiking and great fellowship.  Please bring a side-dish to contribute to the feast!

Cost for lunch: Adults $9, youth $3, kids $1.50 (Pre-Sale on Oct 2: adults $7, youth $2, kids $1) 

Parking: $11 per car (sign up for carpool in the narthex on Oct 2)

Directions:  210 E, 57 South, Exit Via Verde (exit 22D), Left turn on Via Verde.  Look for signs and enter the park on the right (Raging Waters entrance will be on the left).  At the park entrance booth, ask for directions to nearby West Picnic Area.

You are welcome to come to all or part of the day.  We will have a beautiful spot near the lake with accessible hiking, bike riding, and a great playground for kids.  Dogs are welcome!

Hope to see you there!

Join us at Grant Park after church on Sunday, September 4, for some food, fellowship, and fun.  Friends, family, and neighbors are welcome!

When:
Sunday, September 4
12:15 pm, right after church

Where:
Grant Park, Pasadena
Parking is available on Chester, Michigan, Blanche and Cordova. 

What:
Potluck meal and games at the park.

VCF will provide hamburgers, hotdogs, veggie burgers on request and all the fixings to go with them, plus the plates, cups and utensils.

What to bring:
Bring anything that you are excited to bring or follow this suggestion according to the first letter of your last name:

• A-E - drinks or ice
• F-L - salad or side dish
• M-Z - dessert, fruit or vegetables

Also, feel free to bring other snacks to share.