COMMUNITY LIFE

News
Matt, Bruce and the Village Church were recently featured in the Orange County Register.
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Community Groups
The Elders of VCI have initiated and launched several new Community Groups here at VCI throughout the county.  Our second run with Community Groups is in full swing.  Come visit the Community Group table in the Fellowship Hall this week to learn more, get directions and get acquainted.

Village Church University
~ Discovering Spiritual Gifts ~ April 16 - May 21
Mike McIntyre, one our Village Church Elders, is leading an indepth six week course, starting April 16. If you enjoyed our recent series on Discoving Spiritual Gifts, you'll get even more out of this class. We'll dive deeper into your discovery of who God made you to be and how He wants to use you in His Church. If you plan to attend or have any questions, contact Mike McIntyre.

Women’s Bible Study
~ Wednesday Mornings ~ 9:30-11:30am.
Join us for an Ann Graham Lotz study titled "I Saw the Lord." It is a book and video series. For questions, contact Amanda Langdon.

~ Wednesday Evenings ~ 7:00-9:00pm
Join us for a study through Colossians. We are meeting at Judy Anselmo's house. If you're interested, please contact Judy Anselmo at (949) 786-550.

Baby Dedication
We will be having a baby dedication on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11. If you would like to have your child dedicated, please contact the church office no later than Tuesday, May 6.

Baptism
Our next Baptism will be Sunday, May 18. Baptism classes are offered for all interested in being baptized. The class starts Tuesday, April 29, and runs for three weeks. Please contact Matt or Andy if you are considering being baptized.

Teachers...Teachers...Teachers
we are in need of Sunday School teachers from Nursery to 5-yrs-old for the month of May. We have 4 open spaces that need to be filled. If you can help, please contact Andy or Aaron Sellars.

H2O Summer Help
We will be starting our summer curriculum in June for our children's ministry. If you are interested in a short term commitment, we are looking for helpers for June, July and August. Please contact Andy or Aaron Sellars for more information.

Summer Camps
~ Forest Home Summer Camp ~ July 20-26
We're currently taking deposits for our 4th-6th grade summer camp. The deposit is $200. For more information, contact Aaron, Andy or Cathy at (949) 727-2000.

~ Student Ministry Wake Jam ~ August 3-7
We're currently taking deposits for our Student Ministry summer camp. The deposit is $100. For more information, contact Aaron, Andy or Cathy at (949) 727-2000.

Attention 46th Street Parents!
Due to the growing size of our ministry we have moved 46th Street back to Monday nights.  It will be on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.

Park Day
All are invited, Tuesday's this Fall to play at the park together as mom's and little ones.  We'll meet every Tuesday from 10:00am -12:00pm at Valley Oak Park in Irvine (on Valley Oak Drive south of Barranca Pkwy).  Bring a lunch, sand toys, bikes, etc.  Contact Jocelyn Skelly at (714) 460-3269 for more information.

Sunday Intercessory Prayer Group
If you sense God calling you to intercede for our pastors and elders, the Sunday message, and for the prayer requestsof the body, this prayer group may be just right for you. We are creating intercessory prayer teams to alternate on Sunday mornings. If interested, contact the church office at (949) 727-2000.

Join the VCI Prayer Chain
If you would like to join the VCI prayer chain in praying for weekly and emergency needs within the church, contact Shary Kramer at shessie65@yahoo.com.