October 30, 2016
"Feeling with Your Heart"
Dr. Larry Parsley, Senior Pastor
FAMILY FALL FEST
THIS SUNDAY AT 5:00 PM
SERVE OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE!

Everyone is invited to 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! Activities will conclude at 6:30 pm.
 
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!
THE 2016 CHRISTMAS STORE
SAVE-THE-DATE: DECEMBER 9 & 10

The Christmas Store provides the opportunity for us to  share the joy and hope of Jesus Christ , as well as hospitality, prayer, and tangible Christmas gifts, to over  1,300 children and their families.  This year's Christmas Store promises to be the biggest and best one ever!

VO LUNTEER SIGN-UPS BEGIN NOVEMBER 6!
The Christmas Store and the days leading up to the big event have many opportunities to serve. With over 1,250 volunteer shifts in a multitude of areas, you are sure to find several ways to help bring Christmas and the Good News to those in need. Also invite your f riends, family members, and coworkers to come join the fun! Sign-ups begin Sunday, November 6,  so keep watching the VRBC website and eNews for more information!
 
There are also lots of opportunities for your Grow Group to serve together in the weeks leading up to the Christmas Store. Check out vrbc.net/volunteer-opportunities/ for a list and upcoming dates.

PERU CHRISTMAS STORE
Please also be in prayer for our partners in Peru and our VRBC Mission Team as they serve over 500 children at the Peru Christmas Store on December 2 and 3.
BENEVOLENCE OFFERING
THIS SUNDAY
 
VRBC helps meet the financial requests of those in need from designated benevolence funds collected on fifth Sundays throughout the year. This Sunday, October 30, we will collect this separate, benevolence offering.
  
Please drop cash, coins, and checks in any amount you feel is appropriate to contribute in the green buckets as you exit the worship service this Sunday. Buckets will also be available at the Welcome Center for your convenience.

GROW GROUPS
WE GROW BETTER TOGETHER!
 
We were created to be together. But so often, our lives are marked by disconnectedness instead of community.  In His wisdom, God has given us the gift of the church to help us move from "disconnected" to "together." 

Over 500 people at VRBC have been building true friendships in Grow Groups this fall. A Grow Group is a group of 10 to 20 people that meets together each week to "follow Jesus together." If you haven't tried a group yet, it's not too late! Check out all the details at vrbc.net/grow and sign up today.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY ASSISTANT POSITION
 
VRBC is looking for a person passionate about children and their spiritual growth to work alongside the Children's Minister to prepare for all Children's Ministry events, including Sunday mornings; to facilitate effective communications to volunteers and parents; and to work well collaboratively with church staff team members.  

This part-time position requires approximately 24 hours a week and a flexible summer schedule. The candidate should be comfortable with computers and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. The candidate should also be a growing disciple of Jesus Christ who is passionate about the mission of VRBC and committed to promoting our strategy of Grow, Worship, Serve, Invite.
CHURCH BYLAW REVISION
VOTE ON NOVEMBER 13

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. 

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.