February 19, 2017
"A Life Founded on Discipline"
Jordan Schumacher, Executive Pastor
"30 FOR 30"
VRBC THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 30

VRBC is celebrating a huge milestone this April--the thirtieth anniversary of our church's founding! This very special occasion will be celebrated in several ways, but most importantly, with a big, churchwide celebration on April 30, during and after the worship service. 

This will be a great day of remembering God's faithfulness as we thankfully look back on how God has worked through VRBC in the past and expectantly look forward to how He will continue to work in and through us for His Kingdom in our community and around the world.

You don't want to miss this special celebration, so mark your calendars now!

SING WITH THE WORSHIP CHOIR!
THIS SUNDAY | REHEARSAL TONIGHT AT 6:45 PM
 
This Sunday, February 19, the Worship Choir will lead a portion of the Sunday morning service, and we'd love for you to be a part of it!  No experience is necessary--just a desire to worship Jesus and serve the congregation.  

Choir rehearsal is tonight, Wednesday, from 6:45 to 8:00 pm at the church. For more information or to RSVP, email John Hewlett at jhewlett@vrbc.net.   
NEW TEACHING SERIES COMING SOON:
"FAMOUS LAST WORDS"
BEGINS FEBRUARY 26

The average person speaks about 500 million words in their lifetime. That's a lot of talking!  Some words (like "I do") are pretty momentous. Others (like "What's on Facebook today?"), not so much.  There are certain words, though, that receive far more attention--a person's final words.  What a person says when they have only a few moments remaining says a lot about who they are.
 
Beginning Sunday, February 26, we're going to take a look at Jesus' final words.  Each week through Easter, we'll talk about some of the last things Jesus said before He died on the cross.  In looking at these last words, we'll learn a lot about who Jesus is and what He thinks is important. And along the way, we hope that some of it rubs off on us as well. Join us soon as we explore Jesus' "Famous Last Words."
GO ON MISSION TO ENCHANTING THAILAND!
JULY 20-29
APPLICATION AND DEPOSIT DUE MARCH 1

Have you ever wanted to personally reach people across the globe for Christ? This summer travel with Pastor Jordan Schumacher to visit Kelly and Jenni Jessen, VRBC-supported missionaries in Chiang Mai, Thailand. 

Coming alongside the Jessen family, you will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of how to combat human trafficking around the world. Trip participants will prayer walk in red light districts, work with recovering survivors, strengthen and support the field missionaries, and extend the reach of the long-term missions strategy in Thailand.

Click here for a detailed information flyer and application for the trip. Trip application and $150 deposit is due March 1. For more information, contact Arthur Mendes at amendes@vrbc.net.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: AARON PUREWAL

A special thank you to Aaron Purewal from Boy Scout Troop 606 for his hard work in renovating the prayer area located outside the south entrance of our church. The prayer area was originally created in honor of VRBC Founding Members, Ed and Betty Thomas. 

For his Eagle Scout project, Aaron and his team installed a new bench, solar lighting, and new brickwork after competing extensive landscape maintenance. Their efforts have made the area much more inviting to use and conservation-friendly. THANK YOU, Aaron, for your contribution to VRBC!