Here are the best deals we have found.  If you see anything else while you are out, let me know.  Now, let’s go get some school supplies!

STAPLES

1.  BIC Matic Grip assorted mechanical pencils 5/pack  25 cents regularly $3.49  (Limit 2 each per customer)

2.  3 x 5 index cards, 100/pack  25 cents (Limit 2 each per customer)

3.  Washable school glues 1 cent with $5.00 minimum purchase. Offer is from July 18-21 only)

WALGREENS

If you sign up on the internet with Walgreens, they will email you a $5. Off coupon on a purchase of $25 or more. If you were not going to spend that at Walgreens, it would great if you sign up and give the coupon to Mercy Project

1. Wooden ruller  .09

2. 2 pocket folder .09

3. Highlighter         .09

4. 2 pack Penway pink eraser  29

5. 3 pack penway glue sticks  49

6. school box                                    .49

7. 5 pack Bic Brite Liner Higlighter            .49

8.  Printworks Multipurpose paper Use a in store coupon for $1.99 (Limit 2)

WALMART

Crayola crayons                         .25

Spiral note books .                        15

Glue sticks                                    .25

Markers (broad)                        1.00

This will be our fifth year supporting Fairwood Elementary School on Columbus’ near east side with vital school supplies.   In a place where the need is great and the funding is limited, VTC has become a reliable friend and provider for a group of hardworking teachers, administrators, and students.

Last year was our biggest drive ever.  We collected a truck-full of supplies that was greatly appreciated by the Principal and the teachers at Fairwood.

This year the need is even greater.  We will be collecting through August 14th (that could change) and delivering the supplies Monday August 16th (that could change)  via a rented truck.

To get involved you can donate cash, or actually go out as one of the School Supply Mania Bargain Shoppers and bring your supplies to the church.   It has been hilarious hearing the amazing bargain hunting stories people have.  Good luck.  Happy shopping. God is definitely with you in this effort!

Some of the Items We are Collecting

Pencils, Colored Pencils, Erasable Markers (thick — not thin), Pencil Sharpeners, Lined Notebook Paper, Plastic 3 Ring Binders, Note Pads, Rulers, Elmers Glue, Glue Sticks, Erasers, Pens, Copy Paper, Crayons, Rulers, and more.

God revealed his nature in the old testament many times. Each time He did, a name was ascribed to Him that we might know Him better. Maggie found this great devotional worship and meditation video featuring the names of God. Enjoy.

Here is another great teaching by Neville Johnson.  In Hebrews it says that faith is the SUBSTANCE of things hoped for, the evidence of things not yet seen.  Consider the idea of Faith as a tangible SPIRITUAL SUBSTANCE.  Enjoy.

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When I first watched this video and heard this song a few months ago, I couldn’t help but cry as I felt the presence of God. Get alone with God and “enter in” with this song.

Here’s a post that is just begging for comments and disagreement. On a personal level, I am hoping to hear about some songs I am not familiar with that I can add to my collection. These are songs that are not necessarily NEW, but are songs that (I believe) when you play them consistently carry the presence of God when you sing them or hear them. Here they are in no particular order. Anything missing?

Your Love Never Fails – Chris Quilala
Mighty to Save – Hillsongs
How He Loves Us – Kim Walker
I Exalt Thee – Chris Quilala
I Will Rise – Chris Tomlin
At the Cross – Hillsong
I Love Your Presence – Scott Underwood
Oh Lord, You’re Beautiful — Keith Green
What a Friend I’ve Found – Delirious
You Never Let Go – Matt Redman

Kim Walker from Bethel Church in Redding, California is just an anointed worshipper. This video is anointed too! A lot of great music is coming out of their Jesus Culture.

Paul Baloche is a famous worship leader who has written songs like “Open the Eyes of My Heart” and “God of Wonders”, but he really is worship leader who knows how to flow in the Spirit and how to bring a team of different musicians and instruments together. Here is a great 8 minutes on creating “space” for one another. (after you watch the first video via YouTube, there are several others that go with it) Enjoy.

Here is a great teaching from Neville Johnson on how to perceive God’s voice with the eyes of your heart.  

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Sunday Night Live – A Home Group for young adults in their 20’s & 30’s
2nd & 4th Sundays | 6pm-9pm
5071 Bigelow Driive, Hilliard, Led & Hosted by Rick Vannatta | 614-937-4194 * Mel Vannatta |614-937-2814 Co-led by Aaron & Julie Grener

Hilliard Home Group – Dinner, Worship, Teaching/Discussion,
Tuesdays | Meal 6:15- 7pm followed by meeting
2127 Tall Timbers Ct., Columbus — Hosted by hosted by Esther and Jay Pollack Address: 2412 Oakthorpe Dr. Hilliard, Led by Dan & Terri Curry, 614-404-8762 and Dick & Cindy Berthold, 614-439-7952

Dublin Sawmill Home Group – Dinner, Worship, Teaching/Discussion
Wednesdays | Meal & Fellowship 6:15- 7:15 pm followed by meeting
Hosted by Steve & Lisa Mooney 614-579-9837
Led by Steve and Lisa Mooney & Co-led by Jason Nowland 614-332-1994

L0-Bar Home Group – Dinner, Worship, Teaching/Discussion,
A home group for people who have more questions than answers and more failures than successes. Thursdays | Meal 6:30- 7:15pm followed by meeting
4555 Summitview Rd., Dublin — Hosted and Led by Pete and Mimi Hamer 614-761-8250 Cell: 614-905-7211

College Group – Food, social|Experiencing God’s love & living passionately
Second and Fourth Friday Nights — 7pm
Hosted by Sam Kocher – 10479 Brettridge, Powell, OH 43065 – 614-561-8720
Led by Greg Rhine 614-374-7840 & Co-led by Allison Rupert 814-302-1678

Dublin East Bible Study
Wednesdays 6:30pm – Call Joel or Mary to Confirm Meeting at 614-889-2323
Led & Hosted by Joel & Merry McCuen | 5456 Dublin Rd., Dublin, OH 43017