April 2, 2017
"Finished!"
Dr. Larry Parsley, Senior Pastor
"EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP" DINNER
THIS SUNDAY AT 6:00 PM

Have you ever thought about the benefits of becoming an official church member? 

1. Relationship and Community
Church members pledge mutual support to one another, so the relationships you make are tied together in a deeper, more meaningful way.

2. Opportunity to Make a Difference
One of the biggest benefits of church membership is the opportunity to invest your life, time, and resources in a collective purpose that will outlast your lifetime.

3. Accountability
Each member's commitment to spiritual growth and training encourages others to make  better decisions and  holds all members accountable to biblical principles.

4. Leadership Development
By church membership, you demonstrate your commitment to maturing in Christ which can serve as a starting point for increased leadership and responsibility within the church body.

How can you learn more about becoming a member of VRBC?

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, church leaders will talk about what it means to be a VRBC member. Dinner is free, and childcare is available, if reserved in advance. 

To RSVP, please mark the "Attending the Explore Membership Dinner" box on the back of your Connection Card during Sunday worship, or email John Hewlett at jhewlett@vrbc.net . 
VRBC THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
30 YEARS. 30 STORIES. 30 SERVES.

VRBC will celebrate a huge milestone this April--the thirtieth anniversary of its founding! Throughout the month, we will commemorate THIRTY years of God's faithfulness and THOUSANDS of lives changed by telling thirty stories (one each day) of life transformation and by participating in more than thirty acts of service in our community.

The anniversary festivities will culminate with a big, churchwide celebration during and after the worship service on April 30. Please join us as we thankfully look back on how God has worked through VRBC and expectantly look forward to how He will continue to work in our church, our community, and around the world!
THE PASSION PROJECT
NOW UNTIL EASTER SUNDAY

The Passion Project  initiatives continue to help us to remember Jesus' PASSION and to commit to the PURSUIT of Him together.  Be faithful in your participation 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, 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! 
PARENT CHILD DEDICATION
SUNDAY, APRIL 23
 
At VRBC, we believe children are a gift from God, and Parent Child Dedication provides an opportunity to express publicly the desire to lead and spiritually nurture our children, in cooperation with the Holy Spirit, so that our children will develop a desire to love God and love others. 
 
Our next Parent Child Dedication will take place during the worship service on Sunday, April 23. Click here to register by April 12. For any other inquiries, please   contact Karen Simmang at  ksimmang@vrbc.net .
FAMILY GAME DAY THANK YOU AND RECAP

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who served, shared food, and attended Family Game Day this past Saturday! The food was delicious, the games were lots of fun, and we had a unique opportunity to build relationships with each other and with many who live in our community. 

Each of you is helping to live out our INVITE strategy of inviting diverse and disconnected people to passionately follow Jesus together! 

If you have a cool story you'd like to share about Family Game Day, please email Amy Wilkins at awilkins@vrbc.net .