October 16, 2016
"Chasing Glory"
Dr. Larry Parsley, Senior Pastor

ANNUAL MEETING AND LEADERS GATHERING
TONIGHT AT 6:30 PM

It's not too late to attend the Annual Meeting and Leaders Gathering tonight from  6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the church lobby. During this time together, we will: 
  • celebrate the good things that God has been doing among us;
  • hear an update from Susan Rutledge, Church Council Chair, and Larry Parsley, Senior Pastor, about important ministry accomplished this past year and hopes for what God will do in and through VRBC this next year;
  • discuss and get your feedback on vision items; and
  • pray for God's guidance and blessing.
Everyone who attends VRBC is invited to attend this important meeting. We look forward to seeing you tonight!
TOWN HALL MEETING ON PROPOSED BYLAWS
THIS SUNDAY AFTER WORSHIP SERVICE

Due to significant changes in our organizational structure, mission, and values, updating of the current VRBC Constitution and Bylaws is necessary. After thorough study, the Bylaw Review Team has brought forward proposed revisions for consideration and ratification by the church body. 

There will be a Town Hall Meeting this Sunday, October 16, immediately after the worship service in the Seminar Room to review the changes proposed by the Bylaw Review Team and to allow an opportunity for discussion on the proposed revisions.

CHURCH VOTE ON BYLAW REVISION | NOVEMBER 13, 2016
A special called church meeting to vote to ratify the proposed changes to the Bylaws is scheduled for Sunday, November 13.

CLICK HERE for a summary of proposed Bylaw revisions and information about the process undertaken in recommending changes to the Bylaws, as well as the complete current and proposed Constitution and Bylaws. This information can also be found on the Resource page of the church website at  vrbc.net/bylaws/ .

Questions or comments about the proposed Bylaw revision, please contact: 
Woody Conradt, Co-chair of the Bylaw Review Team and Church Council member, at woodyconradt@tx.rr.com or 
Buzz Lupton, Co-chair of the Bylaw Review Team and Staff Liaison at blupton@vrbc.net.
FAMILY FALL FEST
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 AT 5:00 PM

Come enjoy a time of fall fun and fellowship for the entire church family!  Family Fall Fest is a great churchwide event to invite friends and neighbors to come and meet us, to get to know our weekday preschool families better, and to build stronger relationships with one another. 

The festivities begin at 5:00 pm on the north lawn of the church.  There will be LIVE outdoor music and FREE yummy food, including grilled cheese and hot dogs with all the fixin's! We'll have bounce houses and inflatables for the kids, face-painting for everyone, and much more!

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE AT THE FEST
Do you make a wicked chili or apple pie? Do you have a little extra time to help set up or clean up? Have you always wanted to be a bounce house monitor? CLICK HERE to sign up for these and other fun serve opportunities!
SERVE ON THE WELCOME TEAM!
TEAM TRAINING: NOVEMBER 2 AT 6:30 PM

With the exciting expansion of the VRBC Worship Team, we are now blessed with many new openings for people to serve.  The Worship Team helps us create a warm and inviting  atmosphere for everyone who attends VRBC ,  beginning the moment they drive onto our campus.

There are opportunities for volunteers to serve in the parking lot, at both church entrances, in the lobby, at the Welcome Center, at the kids' check-in area, in our Hospitality (breakfast) Ministry, and in the Sanctuary.   If you enjoy smiling, meeting people, and sharing the love of Christ through a warm welcome, whether you've been worshiping at VRBC for twenty years or one week, we'd love to have you on the team! For more information, email John Hewlett at jhewlett@vrbc.net .

WELCOME TEAM TRAINING
There will be a Welcome Team Training and Dinner on Wednesday, November 2, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Seminar Room. Childcare can be provided with reservation.  Please RSVP to Donna Blankenship at dblankenship@vrbc.net.

CARTER BLOODCARE BLOOD DRIVE AT VRBC
THIS SUNDAY FROM 4:00 TO 8:00 PM

Help save a life! VRBC is hosting a blood drive with Carter BloodCare on Sunday, October 16, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm in the church lobby.  Donating will be done onsite and usually takes about twenty minutes. CLICK HERE to sign up for an appointment time.

If you have any questions about the blood drive, contact Lisa or Joey Wells at 972-439-0756.