MORE BLESSED SPECIAL OFFERING KICKS OFF!
NOW THROUGH JANUARY 14

Last Sunday we kicked off t h e MORE BLESSED Special Offering! This year-end offering is a call to live and give sacrificially with a goal of raising $300,000 to fund and support four important ministry initiatives:
  • Expand God's Kingdom by planting new churches and extending the reach of our missionaries and missions partners
  • Empower the Poor  by caring for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of underserved people locally and globally
  • Equip Our People  by mobilizing VRBC attenders to engage in our mission through catalytic training events and growth opportunities
  • Extend Hilarious Hospitality  by building bridges to the community through investing in outreach events and enhancing our facility
Here are several resources to help you learn more about MORE BLESSED  and how and why you will be more blessed when you give to support God's kingdom work:
  • CLICK HERE to watch a short video overview about the special offering.
  • CLICK HEREto read a letter from Pastor Larry and more information about the ministry initiatives.
  • Then click below to give--it's that easy!
LEADERS GATHERING AND ANNUAL MEETING
TONIGHT, NOVEMBER 1 | 6:00 PM | DINNER INCLUDED
 
Join us for our Leaders Gathering and Annual Meeting tonight, November 1, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the Seminar Room.

We'll enjoy a delicious dinner together, and then we'll visit about all the great things God has done over the past year, including an annual church ministry update from Woody Conradt, Church Council Chair. You'll also hear about exciting things in store for the coming year  and Pastor Larry's heart on some important vision opportunities for 2018 and beyond.

Every VRBC attender is welcome and encouraged to attend. Dinner and childcare are free, and no RSVP is required--just come!
DAVE RAMSEY'S "SMART MONEY" LIVE STREAM
NOVEMBER 7 | 7:00 PM AT VRBC | FREE TO ATTEND!

Next Tuesday, November 7, Dave Ramsey will stream his Smart Money event live to churches and Financial Peace University (FPU) classes across the country, and we are excited to announce that VRBC will be a host site for this event! The best part? It's absolutely  FREE for you to attend!

Dave and daughter Rachel Cruze will take the stage in Phoenix, and VRBC will stream the event in real time, beginning at 7:00 pm.   CLICK HERE for a preview of "Smart Money" and the high-impact teaching you will hear that evening! We'd love for you to join us and learn the steps you and your family can take to live like no one else.

Become one of the millions of lives changed over the last 25 years through Dave Ramsey's teaching . . . 
CLICK HERE to register today for Smart Money!
MISSION TRIP PREVIEW LUNCH
NOVEMBER 12 | 12:15 TO 1:30 PM

Join us for lunch and  a sneak  peek at all of our 2018 mission trips this Sunday, November 12, after worship in the Seminar Room!

In addition to getting details about dates, costs, and destinations, you will get to hear from our missions partners about really exciting ministry plans and have a chance to ask questions about specific trips. Mission trip applications and deposits will be due in January, so get the information you need now to sign up! 

No RSVP is required to attend the preview, but you can reserve a lunch with Arthur Mendes at amendes@vrbc.net or by marking the back of your Connection Card in Sunday worship.
"FUN & FRIENDS": A WOMEN'S EVENT
NOVEMBER 9 | 7:00 TO 8:30 PM

Ladies, let's get all of our FRIENDS together and have some FUN! On Thursday, November 9, meet us at the church to craft a fall decoration for your home, eat some yummy snacks, and enjoy the rare opportunity to relax and get to know one another better. Cost to attend is only $5.00 (for craft materials).
 
CLICK HERE to register to attend. Please note: this is a ladies-only, adult (teenagers and older) event. Please leave little ones at home.
 
INVITE OPPORTUNITY!
Fun & Friends will be a great night of connecting with other women in our church and our community, so invite your friends and neighbors to join us!

If you have any questions about Fun & Friends, please contact Karen Simmang at  ksimmang@vrbc.net.
EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP LUNCH
THIS SUNDAY AT 12:15 PM | FREE MEAL AND CHILDCARE

If you or someone you know would like to learn more about membership at VRBC, the Explore Membership Lunch is THE BEST way to find out what VRBC is all about! After sharing a delicious meal and getting to know each other, church leaders will talk about what it means to be a VRBC member. Lunch is free, and childcare is available, if reserved in advance.

To RSVP to the Explore Membership Lunch, please email John Hewlett at  jhewlett@vrbc.net .

CORNERSTONE FAMILY REUNION SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 19 | TWO WORSHIP SERVICES AND LUNCH

We will celebrate our annual Family Reunion Sunday with our Cornerstone brothers and sisters on   Sunday, November 19. At both the 9:30 and 11:00 am services, we'll enjoy joint worship, combined choir, and Pastor Chris Simmons giving the message.  If possible, please come 15 minutes early that morning to give a warm welcome to our Cornerstone guests when they arrive! 
   
BABE'S CHICKEN LUNCH--REGISTER NOW
After worship, we will all eat a catered lunch together in the church lobby.  There is no cost for lunch, but please let us know you plan to attend so we are sure to order enough meals.  CLICK HERE to register for lunch by Wednesday, November 15 .

SERVE OPPORTUNITIES! 
There are several great opportunities to serve at Family Reunion Sunday:

HOST Help host our guests, serve or clean up lunch, or take photographs.  CLICK HERE  to sign up or mark the back of your Connection Card during Sunday worship.

SINGIf you would like to sing in the combined VRBC/Cornerstone Worship Choir, just join us for rehearsal in the Worship Center at 8:00 am Sunday morning. If you need childcare for rehearsal, please contact Karen Simmang at ksimmang@vrbc.net  by Wednesday,  November 15

FEEDSponsor a family lunch ($25) or make a monetary donation to help offset the cost of lunch. You can give when you register for your own lunch, or you can   CLICK HERE .
 
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Children's Ministry will be available during the 9:30 and 11:00 am hours for kids through fifth grade. 

CORNERSTONE SUNDAY OFFERING 
In recognition of our special relationship with Cornerstone, and as a tangible display of VRBC's value of being hilariously generous, 100% of the undesignated contributions received during the Sunday offerings, plus all Cornerstone-designated contributions, will be given to Cornerstone to support its ministries.

BAPTISM
NOVEMBER 12 | BOTH WORSHIP SERVICES

Has God has been speaking to you about following Jesus in baptism? If so, we would love to talk to you about joining with other believers being baptized on Sunday, November 12, during the worship services.
 
If you're interested in finding out more about baptism, please mark the back of your Connection Card this Sunday during worship, or contact John Hewlett at  jhewlett@vrbc.net .