Old Prison Road Officially Changed to Break The Cycle Drive in Historic Event

On Saturday, August 24, Victory Christian Center, led by Pastor Marilyn Gool, participated in a historic event—the transformation of a prison camp into a Christian Trade School. The opening of the 5&2 Trade School campus was a day of great spiritual significance, as the street was officially changed from Old Prison Camp Road, to Break the Cycle Drive. This is believed to be the first prison in the United States, repurposed into a trade school.

The celebration began with a parade led by Polkton County Chief of Police, Clifton Parton, and included the mayor, city council members, NC State Senator Paul Newton, Cyril Prabhu, Pastor Marilyn Gool, and other North Carolina dignitaries.

Over 200 guests were present, including our VCC members, our Evangelism Team, and Miss South Carolina! Our Pastor received the prison keys from Secretary of State for Department of Adult Corrections to represent the transfer of power from the prison to the church.

The attendees had a great time of praise and celebration. The day ended with Victory Christian Center planting a financial seed into the 5-2 Trade School. The school will offer free education for students who had or currently have a parent incarcerated, training in fields such as welding, automotive repair, and culinary arts so that they can transition into fruitful careers. The school is expected to open for its first round of students this fall. To that we say, “To God be the GLORY!”

Special thanks to all the members of Victory Christian Center and our Evangelism team for your support!

"Movie Night at the Rise"

On June 27th, Victory Christian Center hosted “Movie Night at the Rise” with the men‘s shelter outreach team led by Mr. Coffey. The name of the movie was "The Fly Wheel" and about 15 men attended the event.

During the intermission, Minister Jellaine Cameron shared her brief testimony about how God brought her out from being homeless in 2013. Referring to the movie, she emphasized the idea that where we are in life today is a result of the choices we’ve made whether good or bad. She admonished the residents not to give up.

The men enjoyed some popcorn and other snacks along with the movie, and in the end, many of them received prayer! We give God all the glory for the opportunity to minister to and serve these men and to partner with The Rise through our men’s shelter outreach.

VCC Hosts Ignite The Fire Concert with Big Breeze For Charlotte Youth

On Friday, May 31st, Victory Christian Center hosted the IGNITE the Fire concert featuring recording artist Big Breeze in the VCC Dome. The goal of this event was to usher in revival among the youth in the city of Charlotte. After the performance from Big Breeze, the IGNITE the Fire Praise team led the youth in several praise and worship songs. After the musical selections, Minister Caleb Smith, the NextGen Youth Ministry leader at VCC, extended altar calls for salvation and to be filled with the Holy Spirit. At least 9 participants responded to the invitations. The Lord continues to demonstrate His faithfulness to this ministry through healings, signs, and wonders, and to that, we’ll continue to shout, “TO GOD BE THE GLORY!”

Victory Christian Center Shows Support for New Political Leaders in North Carolina

On Saturday, April 27th, the America for Citizens Voting organization hosted the Carolina New Leadership Summit in downtown Greensboro, NC. This event was organized to help raise awareness of election integrity, encourage conservative values, and address issues our nation is currently facing.

The summit featured new political candidates in Congress and State Representatives, as well as NC Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson who is currently running for Governor of NC. There were also more established leaders such as Clarence Henderson the national spokesman from the Fredrick Douglas Foundation and pro-life advocate Catherine Davis who was a forerunner in her support of the overturning of Roe v. Wade!

Several students from Victory Christian Center School were recognized for their interest in learning more about these matters. VCCS principal Cheryl Riley, shared on the education panel addressing key issues on education and solutions that School Choice provides. She also received the Leadership Award and was recognized as a new leader in education. Contributions from the late Pastor Robyn Gool were also noted and praised by panelists.

VCC member, Dyazia Pride, the North Carolina State Director for BLEXIT, also sat on a panel as a new and rising political leader. She shared about the skill of campaigning and the power of connecting with people on a personal level to overcome the distractions of modern social media.

We give God all the glory for this opportunity to be the light of the world, the salt of the earth, a city set on a hill that cannot be hid, and for more opportunities to come!

MS Girls Volleyball Team Gives God Glory for their Undefeated Season and Conference Championship!

The VCCS Middle School Girls Volleyball team had an amazing season during the 2023-2024 school year. They were undefeated and went on to win the 2023 SPAA Conference Middle School Volleyball Championship! We give God all the glory for what He’s done with this team. Check out this praise report sent in by the head coach, Miss Marlene Jeter.

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“This is how it all started, and of course, there’s more to the story, but this is enough to let you know what God did and is still doing with this middle school girls' volleyball team! I just felt this story should be shared to honor God first and all He did for us and our middle school young ladies. The Team Championship trophy came in last week so I am sharing this story now to be a blessing.

I was sitting in church listening to the announcements. “PG” [Pastor Robyn Gool] mentioned that the high school needed a varsity and middle school volleyball coach. I heard the announcement but didn't think about it until I heard him announce it again. I did like everyone else, I just sat there, listened, and thought that it was for someone else. You know, I was thinking, I coach basketball! But one day, I heard him mention how the high school really needed a middle school and varsity volleyball coach. I remember a former minister at VCC mentioned that if Ministry of Helps positions are announced in church, they should fill quickly. That thought came to my mind when PG kept saying, “We need a coach.”

I prayed about it and called the Athletic Director, Coach Mel. I said to him, “I am only calling you because I believe that God wanted me to call.” I mentioned that I would coach the middle school girls if no one else was interested at this time. Coach Mel told me to “go back into my prayer closet and pray about the varsity position (LOL).” Well, I didn't do that because I felt the middle school was really where I was supposed to be coaching.

I accepted the middle school position and when school started back in August 2022, it was time to form a team and start practice. I was asked by Coach Mel to oversee the varsity team and have them practice with the middle school girls because varsity still didn't have a coach yet. I knew where this was going so I asked Coach Gale Pharr and Coach Brewer to assist me with this project when they could. As weeks passed, I was asked if I could just coach both teams for the time being as they interviewed for a varsity coach. I prayed about it and accepted the role to coach both teams. I spent more time with the varsity team due to more weekly games. But God had a plan! I received a phone call from Coach Mel the following summer, which was around June 2023. I was told that they hired a varsity coach, and I was asked if I would still like to continue coaching the middle school girls. I agreed! God also restored time with the middle school girls because we didn't have much time together the previous season. We played in P.E. and it was wonderful to just have the time to focus on them. When tryouts began, I noticed that we had a few new girls. I also noticed that some of the players from before (who I thought would be back) didn’t return for this season. I knew that the best thing to do was pray, give this new team to God, and give God all the Glory for what He was doing and going to do.

After the team was made and we played our first game, Glory to God, we won! In the second game, we won! Third game and so forth, Glory to God, we won! My assistant, Coach Gale Pharr, reminded me that we were undefeated. I was like, “We are?” We played eleven regular season games and won all of them whether we had all our players with us or not. We won! That’s just what God was doing with His team!

As we approached the Conference Playoffs and the Conference Championship, I knew from being a former player, that having an undefeated season isn’t the biggest thing, but winning the Championship is bigger. A Conference Championship for Middle School is like the State Championship for Varsity. I spoke with God about this as we were preparing for Conference Playoffs and heading towards the Championship. I heard, “Why not win it all?” I knew we couldn’t do it without God! I have seen God fight for us! I saw things happen that I knew were because of God’s grace. Glory to God! We won the game to get us to the Conference Championship Game. Even though we were the number one seed, we had to travel for the Championship Game. God was still in control.

Friday, October 13, 2023, was SPAA Conference Championship day! I knew that Victory Christian Center was on the opposing team’s mind and that they had been planning for our coming. One team must win two out of three matches in middle school in order to win the game.

They beat us in the first match. We beat them in the second. Glory to God! I had seen balls going everywhere except where they were supposed to go. Serves were going into the net, it just wasn’t us! We had to get an early start and keep it going in this third match because whoever got to 15 first winning by two were the champions. One of our players had sprained her finger, which we didn’t know, but she went back out there and helped us tremendously. Everybody was playing hard, and we were giving God all of the Glory! We stood together believing by faith that the final serve would go over, and no one would pick it up. The serve went over, and no one picked it up! Glory to God! Game over! We beat North Hills Christian School in the 2023 SPAA Conference Middle School Volleyball Championship! It was awesome to see how God turned things around and to see how their hard work paid off. Conditioning in P.E. and practicing sometimes on game days helped us a bunch. So, when you see these wonderful young ladies, let them know that they are appreciated and that God hasn’t forgotten about them. God honored this team, and we will continue giving [Him] all of the Glory!!!”

The Senior Outreach Team at Victory Christian Center Shows Up Just In The Nick of Christmas!

The VCC Missions Department serves local senior citizens through our senior outreach, visiting various independent senior residence apartment complexes around the city. The senior outreach team calls the seniors frequently to keep in touch with them as well as to see if there is anything they need. On Sunday, December 17th, the VCC Seniors Outreach team visited Strawn Tower Apartments and delivered traditional Christmas groceries, personal hygiene items, and household cleaning products to each of the residents.

If you are interested in joining our Senior Outreach Ministry, stop by the Welcome Center before or after service to sign up! That is just one more way Victory Christian Center is touching and changing lives for the glory of God, and for that we shout, “TO GOD BE THE GLORY”!

Several Youth Respond To VCC's Invitation For Baptism!

On Sunday, November 19th, Victory Christian Center held a baptismal service for those interested in being baptized. Several of the men of Victory, including Minister Daryl Austin and Minister Michael Floyd participated in the event, baptizing and supporting those being baptized as they got into and out of the baptismal pool. They also encouraged them and raised their voices in praise to God for how He is moving in their lives. Seven people, including one adult female, 5 youth females, and 1 youth male, responded to the invitation and were baptized on November 19th! To that, we say, “To God be the glory!”

VCCS Students Attend The Douglass Leadership Institute Regional Conference

Fourteen VCCS students had the honor of attending the Douglass Leadership Institute (DLI) Regional Conference on Friday, November 3rd in Fort Mill, SC. DLI exists to educate, equip, and empower faith-based leaders to embrace and apply biblical principles to life and in the marketplace. VCCS students participated in workshop sessions addressing Prolife, Biblical Justice, and Standing in the Face of Culture. Several presenters addressed them as they spoke, encouraging them to be the change for their generation. One presenter took the time to specifically pray for them. One VCCS alumnus won an entrepreneurship prize! VCCS is eternally grateful to Bishop Dean B. Nelson and Mr. Kevrick McKain for inviting us and so graciously including us in this event. God's continued blessings to this amazing work.

Victory Christian Center Hosts Another Lavish Baby Shower For Charlotte Single Mothers!

Over the past 43 years, Victory Christian Center has been touching and changing lives for the glory of God, and one of the ways we get to make a major impact on our community is through the Single Preggie Fellowship. On Saturday, October 21st, the Missions Department at Victory Christian Center hosted the event for at least the 10th time! The Single Preggie Fellowship is a baby shower for single pregnant mothers and single moms with children under the age of 2.

Upon arrival, the moms were surprised to see the gym in the Victory Youth Building covered in the cutest pink and blue-themed baby shower decorations and gifts! Everything from the table cloths to the balloons, to sashes for the pregnant mothers to wear around their bellies, to gift bags and gift-wrapped boxes filled the gym to make the moms feel special and valued.

The moms were showered with personal gifts for themselves as well as gifts for their babies! Everything from baby bathtubs, baby bags, baby bottles, breast pumps with supplies, baby bibs, baby food, formula, sippy cups, humidifiers, bassinets, cribs, mattresses, bouncers, walkers, swings, pajamas, socks, baby clothes & shoes with hats, ties, and even bow-ties for the baby boys were available for the moms to shop for free for their children. Not to mention lots of diapers!

There were 37 or more moms in attendance at the event along with 12 grandmothers, 2 fathers, and several siblings! Childcare was offered for the children in attendance so the moms could enjoy themselves and focus without any distractions on the fun games, prizes, musical selections, and the encouraging message shared by Mrs. Lashonda Logan entitled “Broken Crayons Still Color.” As the event continued, the grandmothers and fathers went into separate groups where they were able to fellowship with the other grandmothers and fathers in attendance and receive encouragement catered to their specific roles in the family.

Mrs. Debra Shannon and Ms. Anne Lindsay shared wisdom with the grandmothers and encouraged them to read books with their grandchildren. Pastor Anthony Hailey and Chavis Horton shared encouragement with the fathers during their time of fellowship. All of the attendees enjoyed a delicious meal that consisted of fried chicken, dirty rice, baked macaroni and cheese, corn, green beans, and a dinner roll! VCC Member Tammy Gray also provided sweet treats such as mini bundt cakes with little edible chocolate babies and other adorable desserts for the guests to enjoy. Each of the members who participated in the event was given an invitation to receive salvation through the ministering of the gospel. 10 of the mothers responded to the invitation to receive Christ as their Lord and Savior, 2 of the mothers received the infilling of the Holy Spirit and 2 of the fathers surrendered their lives to Christ!

We are so grateful for the opportunity to shower these families with the love of the Father and to usher in the blessings that will make a generational impact on their families forever! We thank God for our pastor, Pastor Marilyn Gool who values life in the womb and has a heart for the upcoming generations. We also thank God for our wonderful hosts, Georgia Herron and Wendy Chaplin, our beautiful vocalist, Kim Witherspoon, and our amazing guest speaker, Lashonda McNeil! We also thank God for our fantastic volunteers, and our generous members along with the Pregnancy Resource Center and others who donated the items for the mothers! For all He has done and for all He will continue to do, we will continue to shout, “TO GOD BE THE GLORY!”

Victory Christian Center Church Invests In Nearby Communities with A Twice Annual Giveaway Day!

On Saturday, October 14th, Victory Christian Center hosted its fall Giveaway Day event at the Victory Youth Building. During the event, the community is able to enjoy a morning of free shopping! The items being given away consisted of donated goods such as clothes ranging from all sizes and ages, shoes, kitchenware, home decorations, furniture, and even fresh vegetables from the King’s Garden.

This season, the event was held inside the gymnasium due to the rain. Residents from neighborhoods nearby as well as some VCC members all benefited from this free shopping experience, and not many items were left after only an hour after the doors were opened. Shoppers look forward to Giveaway Day each time we host it and we thank God for this opportunity to be a blessing to our community and to our members. To God be the glory!

VCC Hosts A Warm-Up Before The 2024 Lock-In

On Friday, October 13th, the NextGen Youth Ministry hosted a prelude to their next year’s lock-in event called the Warm-Up. This event was a special request from the youth since they didn’t get to have a lock-in earlier this year. The event began on Friday evening around 7 p.m. and ended at midnight. At the beginning of the event, the chaperones confiscated all the youth’s cell phones so they could disconnect from technology, better engage with their peers, and enjoy a wide variety of indoor activities.

The fun began when all the youth gathered in the center of the gym floor for a game of dodgeball. The chaperones were each handed a ball for everyone to participate in the first game of the night. The rest of the evening was filled with more fun games and activities such as a scavenger hunt, a 2-v-2 basketball tournament, volleyball, pool tables, cupcake decorating, painting on a canvas, tie-dying t-shirts, arcade gaming, video game tournaments, and more!

Throughout the evening, the youth enjoyed lots of snacks, candy, drinks, wings, and pizza! Guests from Mt. Zion Christian Ministries and Centrifuge Church were also able to join the fun! We give God all the glory that we are able to provide a fun and safe environment for our youth and to lavish them with the love of God. If you’re interested in having your 12-18-year-old join the NextGen youth ministry, please check the upcoming events tab for updates on their next event!

The G.R.O.W.N. Small Group Brings In Fall With A Road Trip To A Family Farm!

VCC Members, have you joined a small group yet? Our small groups here at Victory are a GREAT way to help foster close relationships, maintain a tight-knit community, and stay connected with like-minded individuals within the ministry outside of weekly church services. GROWN which stands for God’s Righteous Ones Winning Now is for ages 36-49. Small groups provide relevant activities and support systems that help them stay connected, encouraged, and on fire for God while growing into who He has called them to be. 

On Saturday, September 23rd, GROWN went to Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard in Hendersonville, NC. In addition to apple picking in one of eight fairly large orchards, they enjoyed apple cannon shooting, picking sunflowers, and a good ole’ wagon ride.  There was a bakery on site that had treats like apple cider donuts & pumpkin donuts, kettle popcorn, apple butter, homemade apple cider, slushies and so much more. There were 26 varieties of apples on the farm, along with pumpkins, grapes, and florals.

One special memory from the group was when they encountered the owners of the orchard. Mr. & Mrs. Stepp enjoyed serving their guests by helping them find their way around the orchard and driving them around on the wagons! They helped to make the time spent at Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard, one to remember. For more information about the orchard visit https://steppapples.com.

So, Members of Victory, if you’re interested in joining GROWN (AGES 36-49), or any of our other small groups, please complete the form online by clicking the button below, or sign-up at the Welcome Center before or after services.

The VCC Children's Choir Moves The Hearts Of The Church Congregation On A Sunday Morning

Psalm 8:2 says, “Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and the avenger.”

During the morning service this past Sunday, September 24th, the VCC Charlotte Children's Choir performed. Milton Brunson's moving song "Available To You" was the ideal choice for the children to sing that day. The audience was captivated while the children sang because they displayed a passion and love for Christ through some of their hand gestures and facial expressions as they worshiped God. To that we say, TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

The VCC Children’s Choir is available for children ages 5-11. If you’re interested in having your youth join the VCC Children’s Choir, please sign them up at the Welcome Center before or after service.

NextGen Enjoys The Kingdom Christian Center Youth Explosion with Pastor R. Long

On Saturday, August 26th, the NextGen Youth Ministry traveled to Kingdom Christian Church during their Faith 2023 Conference for a Youth Explosion! The mission of the Youth Explosion was to promote the preservation of faith for the next generation.

The event lasted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the youth received ministry by Pastor Rondy Long followed by a day of field games such as: tug of war, capture the flag, relay races, kickball, dodgeball, sack races, three-legged races, obstacle courses, football tosses, wheelbarrow races, dizzy bats, water balloons, and bounce houses! They also enjoyed a cookout style lunch.

During the speaking event, Pastor Long engaged the youth with a fun and engaging message that got the youth excited. They had a great time and for that we say, TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

The VCC Evangelism Team Usher In A Miracle On A High-Crime Street In Charlotte, NC

One hot Saturday afternoon, the VCC Evangelism team traveled to the Sugar Creek area to share the love of God and the gospel of the Kingdom with all who would lend their ears. The Sugar Creek area in Charlotte, NC has one particular intersection near I-85 that is known for high crime and prostitution activity according to local news sources WFAE 90.7 and Queen City News. The VCC Evangelism Team was stationed right near that intersection on Saturday, August 12th.

During the outing, the team canvassed the area, offering prayer and encouragement to the many people passing through the area on foot, in their vehicles, and even in wheelchairs! The team was fully equipped with their tent, chairs, tables, loudspeakers, a microphone, their signature “No Greater Love” yellow t-shirts, and their infamous yellow “Need Prayer?” posters.

Minister Tracy Davis ministered on the microphone to those who were close enough to hear the loud speakers and one gentleman in particular decided to take action on what he heard. Check out this testimony:

A man pulled up and asked if we pray for people. After telling him “Yes”, I directed him to the parking lot and was led to have Dr. Metcalf pray for him. He wanted prayer for his clogged ear and housing. Doctor Metcalf prayed for his request, then I was led to touch his ear and yell " Can you hear this?” which I kept doing until he could hear clearly. Then after he said he could hear, he shared with me why he came to us. He stated he was across the street at the gas station, and he heard Minister Tracy Davis mention “Put your hand on your ear.” So, he did and then left the gas station to get on the highway. As he went down the road, he decided to turn around and come over to us to get prayer for his needs.

Many others pulled over to listen as Minister Tracy Davis preached God’s Word that day. The team was able to give out book bags, food, and personal hygiene bags, as well as several Bibles. Four people received salvation and three people rededicated their lives to Christ that day, and to that, we say, “To God be the glory!”

We thank God for the impact that is being made in the Sugar Creek area, and we also thank Him for the devotion of the evangelism team as they share their love of God and humanity with others. If you are a member of VCC and would like to join the evangelism team, please stop by the Welcome Center before or after services.

Rap Artist Hulvey and Worship Group Christ For The Nations Show-Stop The NextGen Youth Revival Concert In Charlotte, NC!

On Friday, July 21st, the NextGen Youth Ministry at Victory Christian Center hosted a Revival Concert in it’s main auditorium at the Dome! The NextGen Revival Concert brought together young people in an environment that allowed the Spirit of God to move and for them to have experiences and encounters with God through Praise and Worship. This event was open to the public and guest churches were invited. The audience enjoyed spoken word from the NextGen youth and performances by the worship group “Christ for the Nations" and surprise rap artist Hulvey." 

During the concert, two ladies rededicated their lives to Christ, and one of them was filled with the Holy Spirit. To that we say, to God be the glory! After the concert, the NextGen youth and guest churches had a special meet and greet with the artists. We also conducted interviews with the rap artist, Hulvey and the lead worship singer of Christ for the Nations, Maria. They both were able to share encouragement with the youth to be leaders, cultivate intimacy with God, and surrender to His calling on their lives! You can catch the replay of these interviews on the ☀️Brighter Days Pre-Show - Episode 78! Click the button below to check it out now!

We thank God for the impact that the revival concert had on the next generation! For more information on this youth ministry, visit vccenter.net/nextgen. 

VCC Sends Its College Students Off To School With Natural And Spiritual Blessings!

1 Timothy 4:12 says, “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” 

Victory Family, the back-to-school season is officially here, and for the past two Sundays, Victory Christian Center has endeavored to prepare our college students for the upcoming school year. 

On Sunday, July 30, VCC hosted a College Student Outreach at Campus 3. During the discussion, Mr. Reggie Pretty shared with the freshman how to manage their first year of college, how to budget, study tips, how to talk to instructors and other essential topics. At the end of the session, the freshman received bins filled with college essentials. Minister Matthew Chapman later shared fundamental spiritual principles for the students and how to stand as a Christian on their college campus. He also prayed with them and afterward, they enjoyed food and fellowship and received gift totes donated by Victory Christian Center. 

This past Sunday, August 6, Pastor Marilyn Gool prayed for all of the students who attended service that day, including, elementary, middle and high school, and college students. 

We call our students blessed and set apart for God’s use, as they head back to school this year! To God be the glory!

The Premiers of Victory Christian Center Bring Back An Old Tradition For Its First "Hat Sunday"

July 30, 2023, was the first “Hat Sunday” at VCC hosted by the Premiers. The Premiers are a small group at Victory Christian Center for members aged 50 years and up, and they plan to continue having Hat Sunday every fifth Sunday going forward.

Ladies can pull out old hats or obtain and wear new ones. It’s a fun way to celebrate an old church tradition that is still used but is not as common as it once was.

Featured in the photo above from left to right are: Kim Witherspoon, Brenda Hardy, Pastor Marilyn Gool, Ossie Rendleman, Selina Edwards, Betty Campbell, and Cynthia Nicholson who are all members of the Premiers small group!

If you’d like to learn more about the Premiers or to join the group, stop by the Welcome Center before or after service or visit us online now by clicking the button below!

The Women In Pursuit at Victory Christian Center Receive A Higher Calling From God!

Earlier this month, Victory Christian Center hosted the “Women In Pursuit” LOV Ladies' Luncheon to help women in the Body of Christ believe that they are qualified and able to fulfill God’s calling on their lives. God is raising up spiritual mothers and midwives to help birth the next great revival, movement, and spiritual awakening from Heaven. On July 8th, 2023, Dr. Patricia Morgan came to Victory Christian Center in Charlotte, NC to confirm this work that God is doing among His people. Nothing brings more joy to a woman in pursuit of Christ than knowing that she is in the center of God’s will for her life and that she is operating from a place of intimacy with Him.

One of the reasons many believers do not fulfill God’s purpose for their lives is that they do not believe in themselves. As women, it has been common for our personal self-image to be lower than the way God sees us in Christ. At this year’s “Women In Pursuit” LOV Luncheon, the women were spurred on to spiritual motherhood as well as encouraged with a prophetic message from the Lord.

Over 500 women attended the event this year, during which, they received prize giveaways upon entry. The ladies enjoyed delectable gourmet entrees and desserts such as Red Snapper Fillet or Baked Lemon Thyme Chicken with mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner rolls, fresh fruit, black forest chocolate cake, sweet potato cake, pound cake and strawberry cupcakes. Women from the praise team led the audience into worshipping and cultivating an atmosphere where the Holy Spirit was free to minister, and by the end of the event, two ladies responded to an invitation for salvation, rededication, and being filled with the Holy Spirit.

The LOV Core Team along with the event coordinator, Dr. Freddie Allen, presented Dr. Pat Morgan and Pastor Marilyn Gool with gifts on behalf of the ladies, and at the end of the event, Dr. Pat Morgan prayed and imparted a blessing and anointing for education to Mrs. Cheryl Riley, the principal of Victory Christian Center School.

If you were present at the event, you witnessed the powerful shift in the atmosphere that took place that day as Heaven touched Earth and released the grace for the Ladies of Victory to make the impact that God has created them to make. Stay tuned for the next upcoming event taking place at Victory Christian Center by visiting our website at www.vccenter.net, clicking on the “Connect” tab, and scrolling to the “Upcoming Events” page. In the meantime, be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel @vcccharlotte! Don’t forget to download our new VCC Charlotte TV Channel on any of your Roku or Apple TV-compatible devices to stay up to date with all the ways that VCC is fulfilling its mission of touching and changing lives for the glory of God.

Lastly, we want to say a special thanks to all the volunteers who made this year’s “Women In Pursuit” LOV Ladies Luncheon a success! We could not have done it without you. Thank you!

The NextGen Takes A Day Trip To The Park For A Day Of Fun And Fellowship!

On Saturday, June 24, the NextGen Youth Ministry of Victory Christian Center went to Dan Nicholas Park in Salisbury, North Carolina giving the young people a safe place to have some good, clean fun, unplug from technology, and simply enjoy nature and be carefree in the company of like-minded people. The ministry's purpose is to provide an atmosphere where kids between the ages of 12 and 18 can have their needs met by God and have the opportunity to apply their skills and abilities for the glory of God.

We do know that kids this age require a lot of food and fun! On the excursion, the kids played mini golf, rode paddle boats, rode a carousel, rode a train, and went gem mining! Under a picnic shelter, they also shared appetizers, pizza, and chicken wings. The NextGen Youth Services bring the youth together every other week. The youth programs at Victory Christian Center rotate between Jubilee for children ages 5-8 and Chosen Ones Wednesday Night Live programs for children aged 9 to 11.

Visit vccenter.net/upcomingevents to see when the next NextGen youth service will be held. Visit the Welcome Center to find out more information and to sign up if you're interested in chaperoning for the NextGen Youth Ministry.