March 19, 2017
"Why Have You Forsaken Me?"
Matthew 27:45-49
Dr. Larry Parsley, Senior Pastor
FAMILY GAME DAY
MARCH 25 AT 3:00 PM

Come to play and make new friends at Family Game Day on Saturday, March 25, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at VRBC!  There will be fun games for preschool and elementary children, as well as students and adults, and lots of great food. 

Family Game Day is a churchwide fellowship event and an opportunity to INVITE friends and neighbors. The entire event is designed to intentionally promote the development of relationships across all ages and backgrounds. So come enjoy fun, food, and fellowship with our church family and community!

To serve at Family Game Day by helping with games or food, click here.  For more information, contact Amy Wilkins at  awilkins@vrbc.net . 
"EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP" DINNER
APRIL 2 AT 6:00 PM

If you or someone you know would like to learn more about membership at VRBC, the 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 a little bit, church leaders will talk about what it means to be a VRBC member. 

There will be no pressure to join the church. After hearing the details, guests can choose to move forward with membership or not. Either way is fine--we just want guests to get all the information they need.
 
Extend the invitation to explore membership to anyone you know who might be interested! Dinner is free, and childcare is available, if reserved in advance. 

To RSVP, please mark the "Attend the Explore Membership Dinner" box on the back of your Connection Card during Sunday worship, or email John Hewlett at jhewlett@vrbc.net . 
THE PASSION PROJECT
NOW UNTIL EASTER SUNDAY

It's not too late to participate in The Passion Project!  The Passion Project  initiatives are helping us to remember Jesus' PASSION and to commit to the PURSUIT of Him together.  Won't you join us as we allow God to continue His work in us by spending time individually and as a church family, intentionally preparing for the upcoming Easter celebration?

To receive weekly Passion Project resourcing emails, mark The Passion Project box on your Connection Card in worship on Sunday, or email John Hewlett at jhewlett@vrbc.net . You can also find m ore information about how to participate  at   vrbc.net/passionproject . 
HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SERVICES

EASTER SUNDAY | APRIL 16 AT 9:00 AM AND 10:30 AM
Celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with us on Easter morning! There will be two worship services, both providing Children's Ministry--an awesome Kids Worship!  for elementary school students (kindergarten through fifth grade) and a great preschool program for younger ones (birth through five years old). 

TABLE TO THE CROSS SERVICE | APRIL 13 AT 7:00 PM
On the evening of Maundy Thursday, we will follow Jesus through the last twenty-four hours of His life . . . from the Last Supper table all the way to the cross. This reflective service is a meaningful time to focus on the sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf and a wonderful way to prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter morning. Children's Ministry will be available for preschool children (birth through five years old).

Please be in prayer about who to invite to Holy Week services. We look forward to seeing you and your guests! 
JOIN THE CREATIVE ARTS MINISTRY TEAM!

The Creative Arts Ministry is for anyone who is passionate about using their creativity and talents to communicate Christ's love through a diversity of artistic expression and media.

If you are equipped by God in any of the following areas, there is great opportunity for you to bring glory to God and expand His Kingdom by supporting VRBC ministries and events:

VISUAL ARTS: painting, sculpting, set design, interior design, sewing
GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGN 
PHOTOGRAPHY
VIDEO PRODUCTION
CRAFTSMEN: carpentry, woodwork, metal work, construction
LANGUAGE ARTS: calligraphy, penmanship, creative writing

You don't have to be a "professional" to be a part of the team . . . just have a willingness to share your talents and interests from time to time! Coming soon . . . design and construction of Cool Choir Club and VBS stage sets!  To join the team, email Matt Wiede at mwiede@vrbc.net or text 972-754-7733.
SING WITH THE WORSHIP CHOIR!
MARCH 26 AND EASTER, APRIL 16

The Worship Choir will lead a portion of the Sunday morning worship services on March 26 and Easter, and we'd love for you to sing with us! No experience or audition is necessary--just a desire to worship Jesus and serve the congregation.

To participate or find out more, please email John Hewlett at jhewlett@vrbc.net.   

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE  
Choir rehearsal will be held Wednesday, March 22, from 6:45 to 8:00 pm at the church for the March 26 service. Rehearsal time for the Easter services will be announced shortly.