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Why transform our Wednesday evening programming into Sunday Night Alive? We have three motivations:
• Timing: We believe that early Sunday evening is a better time for families than Wednesday evening because of the hectic schedules most of us have.
• Creative programming: We want to have short studies or activities for about five weeks and then come together with an intergenerational event, such as a picnic, a festival, or a mission activity.
• Outreach: We want to offer attractive events that could draw our local community at a convenient time.
A new approach to family programming
Beginning September 14, Sunday Night Alive will take place from 5:00–7:00 p.m. each week. We’ll have choirs and mission activities for children and preschoolers, mission activities for youth, and several options for adults. Among adult programs for fall will be parent support groups, enrichment sessions for engaged and married couples, hot-topic discussions, handcraft groups, Bible studies, and mission activities in the community.
(Note: You’ll need to register for the “Youth Parents Under Stress” and “Couple Enrichment” sessions. Call the church office or e-mail OfficeManager@vbc-va.org.)
Sunday Night Alive for children
Following a brief snack supper, children will experience:
• BibleZone Live!—an active Bible story−centered resource that brings the Bible to life for children as they become involved with each story.
• Choir—songs, games, and activities that build skills in music making and bring children’s faith home to the heart.
Read all about it on the Sunday Night Alive blog
at http://sundaynightalive-vbc.blogspot.com.
Kickoff picnic
Sunday, September 14
5:00 p.m.
Sunday Night Alive programs continue
September 21 through October 19
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Fall Festival
Sunday, October 26
5:00 p.m.
Trunk or Treat, games, and fall fun for the whole family
Wednesday night dinners
Beginning September 10
6:00−7:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Yes, our Wednesday night food and fellowship will continue, but at a new time.
Reservations for dinners:
• Standing reservation, good every week unless cancelled
• Weekly reservations and cancellations, made by using the blue dinner reservation slip in the pews on Sunday, or by calling Chuck Kunstbeck (703-938-6653) or the church office (703-281-4400) no later than Tuesday noon.
• Meal prices: adult, $5.50; child, 3 through 11, $3.00; child, 2 or less, free; maximum cost for a family living the same household, $18.00.
If you’re running late, you may call the kitchen to have a meal set aside for you (703-281-4400, ext. 209).
New intergenerational handbell choir
6:00-6:30 p.m., Worship Room
If you’ve ever wanted to play in a handbell choir, now’s your chance to try it—no experience necessary. The bell choir is open to anyone: children at least third grade, youth, and adults. Come at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday night and stay for the dinner after rehearsal. Contact Diane Gardner at 703-281-4400, ext. 109, or by e-mail to dgardner@vbc-va.org.
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