September 17, 2017
" Focus in the Midst of Distraction"

"THE CURE" TEACHING SERIES CONTINUES
SUNDAY AT 9:30 AND 11:00 AM
 
In our world of modern medicine, we have many resources to address our physical sickness. But where do we go when it isn't our body that's sick, but our soul? What is the treatment when our illness is discouragement, or fear, or guilt?
 
Join us this Sunday for the next installment of "The Cure" as we continue to explore how Jesus is the cure for the sicknesses that infect our souls. This Sunday: how to focus in the midst of distraction.

If you missed last week's teaching on learning to be content in the midst of discouragement,   click here.

INVITE OPPORTUNITY!
Every Sunday morning we have two, identical worship services at VRBC. These new worship times offer greater convenience and provide an ideal opportunity to invite a guest to join you for worship this Sunday!
EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP DINNER
OCTOBER 1 AT 6:00 PM IN THE SEMINAR ROOM
 
If you or someone you know would like to learn more about membership at VRBC, our Explore Membership Dinner is the best way to find out what VRBC is all about! After sharing a good meal and getting to know each other, church leaders will talk about what it means to be a VRBC member. Dinner is free, and childcare is available, if reserved in advance. 

What are some benefits of becoming an official church member?  
 to find out!
 
To RSVP to attend the Explore Membership Dinner or to learn more about becoming a VRBC member, please mark the back of your Connection Card during Sunday worship, or email John Hewlett at  [email protected] .
HURRICANE HARVEY SERVE OPPORTUNITIES

There are many ways to help those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. We've created a webpage of specific ways you can serve and be the hands and feet of Christ to those in need in the Houston area.  

Serve opportunities  through our partners and other organizations  include  donating funds (highest need) and donating items , volunteering with a relief organization, and hosting evacuees and emergency workers. We are also planning a VRBC disaster recovery trip sometime in the next few months, and we'd love to know if you are interested in joining us.

Visit vrbc.net/hurricaneharvey to learn how you can help. The webpage will continue to be updated as new information becomes available.
ESL: LEARN OR TEACH ENGLISH AMONG FRIENDS
IT'S NOT TOO LATE FOR FALL SEMESTER CLASSES!
 
During the school year, VRBC offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced English classes for adult speakers of other languages on Monday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 am.  Classes are FREE; textbook cost is about $20. Childcare (for children through age five) is also FREE.

Classes begin this week, but there is still opportunity to participate in ESL as a student or substitute teacher. If you or someone you know could benefit from becoming more proficient in English or would like to serve, click here to find out more.