SERVE AT THE 2016 CHRISTMAS STORE
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS NOW OPEN-- CLICK HERE!
 
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. 
 
CLICK HERE to view Christmas Store serve opportunities and to sign up to serve. And don't forget to  invite  f riends, family members, and coworkers to come join the fun! For more information or questions about volunteering at the Christmas Store, please contact Sharla Struffolino at sstruff@msn.com.
 
GIFT DONATIONS FOR ADULTS
While all of the gifts for children who will be served by the Christmas Store are purchased, we rely on the congregation to donate gifts for their parents and guardians. CLICK HERE for suggested gift ideas and how to donate gifts.
 
For more information about Gift Donations for Adults, please contact McKim Meadows at  jellybeans2day@gmail.com  or Cherie George at  junell09@hotmail.com .
 
GROW GROUP SERVE OPPORTUNITIES 
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.
LEADERSHIP CANDIDATE GROUP NOMINATIONS
NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 4

The Ministry Placement Committee is now accepting nominations for the Leadership Candidate Group. The group will be the source of candidates for:
  • Church Council
  • Ministry Placement Committee
  • Finance/Human Resource Committee
  • Deacons
Self-nominations are a vital part of creating our leadership candidate group. After reviewing the criteria, if you are interested in serving in some capacity, please email Donna Blankenship at dblankenship@vrbc.net with your self-nomination along with where you would like to serve (Church Council, Deacon, etc.). Additionally, if you know of someone who would make a good candidate for the Leadership Candidate Group, please encourage them to complete the self-nomination process. Nominations should be submitted by December 4.

The Ministry Placement Team in conjunction with the current Deacons and Church Council will use the self-nominations, along with nominations from Church Council, Deacons, and Grow Group Leaders, and Ministerial Staff to recommend final nominees to Church Council. Church Council will use the nominees to develop a final slate fro presentation to the Church for final approval.
 
For a complete description of roles, responsibilities, and qualifications please refer to the VRBC bylaws at www.vrbc.net/bylaws.
MIX, MINGLE, & BE MERRY!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12
 
Ladies and their guests are cordially invited to an evening of fellowship, delicious treats, and Christmas crafting on Monday, December 12, from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Even if you don't consider yourself to be a creative person, this is a fun opportunity to just spend some time with the gals in your Grow Group or even bring a friend, your sister, mother, or daughter with you!

The cost to attend this event is $15 per person. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share with the group.

***Because this is a night out for adult women, we ask that you please do not bring children.

CLICK HERE to reserve your spot. Registration ends at midnight on December 2. For additional questions, contact Karen Simmang at ksimmang@vrbc.net.  
UPCOMING HOLIDAY SERVE OPPORTUNITIES AT CORNERSTONE

During the upcoming holidays, we have several opportunities for you and your family or Grow Group to serve the homeless through our partnership with Cornerstone Baptist Church. Help us serve a holiday meal at the Cornerstone Kitchen (already cooked and ready to serve), or guide and assist the homeless through Cornerstone's Clothes Closet. Click the links below to learn more about these serve opportunities and to sign up to serve:
 
CHRISTMAS:
FIRST THURSDAYS:
We also invite you to join us in serving a meal at Cornerstone on the first Thursday of each month. We prepare food in the VRBC kitchen at 9:00 am, then leave for Cornerstone around 10:30 am to serve lunch. We return to VRBC around 2:00 pm. You may volunteer to prepare food, serve food, or both!
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. Interested candidates should contact Karen Simmang, Minister to Children, at ksimmang@vrbc.net.