Victory Family News
Congratulations to Sean and Rachel Buono on the birth of their daughter, Emily.
Our condolences to Bill & Marilyn Burdick on the passing of Marilyn’s mother, Virginia Anderson.
Our condolences to the Scudder family on the passing of Russell Scudder.
iServe
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace” 1 Peter 4:9 (ESV)
VictoryKids is in need of individuals who would be willing to serve as occasional substitutes. We would love to partner you with a specific leader or age group. Can you help us out and be that person who offers support to another volunteer? Contact Miss Tracy at 962-7000.
Parking Lot Attendants Needed
The commitment is once a month for 35 minutes. Provide safety for the congregation and cut the wait time for exiting. Training and equipment are provided.
VSM (Student Ministries) is looking for sound and computer tech people for Sunday mornings.
For more information, or to sign up for any of the above opportunities, please email contact@victoryhighway.com.
Missions
Ladies Brunch & Auction: Saturday, February 4
Registration starts at 8:30AM at the Corning Radisson. Cost is $13 per person. (We are looking for new and unique handcrafted items or services.) All donated items can be brought to the office or dropped off on January 22 and 29 at the table in the lobby. No items will be accepted on the day of the auction. Tickets will be on sale in the lobby on January 22 and 29 after the first service.
Men’s Dinner: Saturday, February 4
Starts at 6:30PM in the lobby at Victory. Cost is $5. Tickets will be on sale on January 22 and 29.
Both of these Missions events will be raising funds for the Jesus Film Project. People all over the world are responding to the Gospel through the Jesus Film and we would like to start a new Jesus Film Project in Papua, New Guinea. Last year through the Wesleyan Church the Jesus Film was shown to over 634,000 people with over 180,000 people accepting Jesus as their Savior and 86 new churches being started. God is moving through this project and it is Victory’s desire to help support it. To learn more about this project go to wesleyan.org/gp/jesusfilm to read some amazing stories of life change.
2012 SHORT TERM MISSIONS TRIPS:
Rosters must be finalized by February 8th!
doing compassionate ministries: July 23-29.
Men's AM Connections Class
The Men’s Class, Band of Brothers, meets at 11:10 in The Prayer Room.
Baby Dedication
Victory's next Baby Dedication will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2012. If you are interested in having your child dedicated during one of the three services that day, please email ncmattison@victoryhighway.com and Natalie will be in touch with you.
Easter Production Auditions
This year’s Easter Production will be a revision of “3 Days: The Weekend That Changed the World” will include middle school students through adults and we are always looking for new people. We will have six performances the week of April 1-7. Rehearsals will start on February 6th with the cast rehearsing on Monday evenings at 6:30 PM and musicians on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM.
Auditions will be held on January 30th and 31st at 6:30PM for anyone who has not previously held a cast role or served as a vocal soloist in either of the Easter Productions the past two years. Please sign up for an audition time at the table in the lobby. If you were a cast member or soloist in an Easter Production either of the past two years, an audition is not necessary unless you choose to do one. All roles and solos are open for audition. Audition packets are available in the lobby. Victory’s musical productions present the opportunity for over one hundred people to serve in a variety of capacities utilizing a host of skills. Please circle letter “A” on your communication card (and include contact information) if you are willing to serve in any of the following areas: Choir (no audition needed), set construction and/or painting, costuming, make-up, orchestra (strings), cast, stage crew/props, prayer support, food preparation for the cast & crew, musician, promotions/advertising, etc. Please feel free to invite friends from outside of Victory to participate as well.
Sportsmen’s Expo coming in April
Our first planning team meeting will be this Wednesday, January 25th at 6:30 PM, in the Green Room behind the sanctuary. For further information contact Pastor Vaughn VanSkiver at vaughnvs@victoryhighway.com.
Scholarship Application
For students who plan to attend or are currently attending Christian colleges or universities, Victory makes a scholarship opportunity available to you through the Educational Grant Fund. If you are interested, please pick up an application Off the Wall and return it to the church office by March 4, 2012.
VictoryKids
Thank you to all who participated in The Huddle. Churches from all over NY and PA were blessed by your efforts. What an amazing group of Victory people we have!
Mark your calendars Victory families for our annual Skate Night at Nassar Civic Center! Friday, February 17 from 5:30-7:30pm is set aside for you to come out and skate for FREE! Cookies and hot chocolate are provided. Sign ups begin Sunday, February 5 in the CM Wing.
Nursery Schedule: February 5, 2012
Adult Ministries
Baptism Class
Due to Christmas, the next Baptism class will be held on January 8th at 8:30AM in Room #1.
Victory Life Development Institute - Class 301
Victory Life Development Institute is our discipleship track designed to help you develop into a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ. Each of the 5 classes is designed to teach Biblical principles and skills to help you grow. It is not necessary to attend these classes in consecutive order to get the full benefit of what they have to offer. The next 6-week VLDI Class 301: Discovering My Ministry, led by Lynda Lowin, will begin on Sunday, February 5 and run through Sunday, March 11 @ 11:10AM in Room #4.
Financial Peace University
Wednesdays from 7-9PM, March 7 - May 23, 2012, Leader: Myles Mathieu. Financial Peace University is a life-changing 12-week program on personal finance. It is designed to empower people to manage their money better, eliminate debt and build wealth. All material is biblically based and taught via entertaining video by Dave Ramsey. Registration table will be set up in the lobby on February 12th and 19th. Payment for Membership Kit at time of registration is $100 (per family).
GroupLink
Are you interested in joining a small group? When you’re ready to join a small group, GroupLink makes it simple. GroupLink is a fun, free, casual event where people meet and connect to either start a small group or join an existing group. Grouplink will be held on February 28th at 6:30 pm in the Student Center. An informational table will be set up in the lobby on February 19 and 26 where you can sign up and have questions answered.
To register for any of the above classes, please email contact@victoryhighway.com.
Women's Ministries
Women’s Sunday School class meets at 11:10AM in Room #3. Join us anytime for a lively hour of seeking God’s word and learning from each other.
Ladies, are you looking for something to do while your Middle/High School student is at Remix/Mix on Wednesday evenings? We may have the answer. A women’s small group meets in Room #1 from 6:45 until 8:15. Feel free to drop in and check it out! We have a very diverse group and enjoy getting into God’s word through a variety of media. Discussions are always enlightening.
Victory Student Ministries
VSM Superbowl Party & Car Smash!
Come out on February 5th for a great night of food and giveaways and support your favorite team by smashing a car painted in the opponent’s colors. Doors for the Car Smash open at 4:30PM and the game begins at 6:30PM.This event is FREE so bring some friends!
Student Inner-city Missions Trip to New York City
June 23-30. Details and applications to come!
College & Young Adults
There are plenty of opportunities to get connected in a Young Adult small group, and there is a guys' group in the making. Try one out! All are welcome!
Annual Super Bowl Party: Sunday, February 5 at Matt Bryant’s house
Tithes and Offering Data for: January 22, 2011
General Budget:
Faith Promise for Missions:
Building Fund:
Debt Reduction:
FY – Fiscal Year: 5/1/11-4/30/12