April 23, 2017
"The Farmer and His Field"
Amy Wilkins, Minister of Community & Global Missions
LEADERS GATHERING
TONIGHT AT 6:30 PM
 
As we move into spring and look to a new season of ministry, we'd like to invite you to a Leaders Gathering tonight  from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the Student Auditorium. During our time together we will:  
  • Share a delicious meal
  • Celebrate some of the good things that God is doing among us
  • Get a behind-the-scenes look at a developing 2025 vision that the church council and staff have been working on for months
  • Get a behind-the-scenes look at a revamped Worship Philosophy that some of our leaders have been developing in line with our long-range vision
  • Pray for God's guidance and blessing as we seek to reach all the diverse and disconnected people in Valley Ranch and Coppell

Childcare will be provided, and no RSVP is necessary.  Any VRBC attender is welcome to attend this meeting, even if you don't currently hold an official leadership role. We look forward to seeing you there!

NEW SERMON SERIES BEGINS SUNDAY!
"PARABLES: DOORWAYS TO A NEW DIMENSION"
 
Jesus was a master storyteller. The stories He told not only held His audience's attention, they also captured their imagination. These stories, or parables as they are often called, offer glimpses into a different reality--a new dimension where people can find a life filled with purpose and meaning. 

Join us this Sunday at 10:30 am as we go through the doorway of the Parable of the Sower and explore Jesus' stories together!
VRBC THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
APRIL 30 BEGINNING AT 10:30 AM

Please join us for a huge, churchwide anniversary celebration on Sunday, April 30, during and after the 10:30 am worship service.  On this special day, we will thankfully look back on how God has worked through VRBC over the last thirty years and expectantly look forward to how He will continue to work in our church, our community, and around the world! Everyone in the Coppell and Valley Ranch communities is cordially invited to attend and to be our guest for the casual, celebratory lunch.

Throughout the month of April, we have been celebrating 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 Valley Ranch, Coppell, and surrounding communities.  Read today's story at vrbc.net/30for30 .

MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATION
SAVE THE DATE: MAY 14 

You and your guests are cordially invited to a meaningful time of  worship and celebration  as we honor the special women in our lives on  Mother's Day at  10:30 am during the worship service. 

There will be special hospitality and gifts for all mothers to enjoy.  Be sure to invite someone to join you and a rrive early to enjoy all the festivities!

COOL CHOIR CLUB MUSICAL
MAY 7 AT 6:30 PM

Join us for an energy-filled and Spirit-led evening of kids celebrating what Jesus has done! Cool Choir Club, VRBC's elementary school-age choir, will present the gospel through music and drama in their musical performance of " Happily Forever After" on Sunday, May 7, in the Worship Center. 

Join Princess Pride, Sir Brags-a-lot, and their curious band on an amazing trek in a very faraway land! When the Carpenter from another kingdom brings the troubling news that their castle is built on sand and will not withstand the coming storm, they hesitantly choose to follow him as he has promised to show them a better Kingdom.

For a special treat, the Joyful Noise Club, the choir for younger-age kids, will also sing. Come be a part of a fun night with a powerful gospel message!
SENIOR SUNDAY
MAY 21  |  DEADLINE FOR INFO SUBMISSION: MAY 7
 
VRBC will honor the 2017 graduating high school seniors on Senior Sunday, May 21, during the worship service.  Seniors, we need a few things from you to include in the graduation program for Senior Sunday :
  1. Senior's name
  2. Graduating school
  3. Post-graudation plans (school you plan on attending, military service, etc.)
  4. Any people you would like to thank
  5. Favorite Bible verse
  6. 2 photos of you (1 senior picture and 1 baby picture)
Please send the above information, including photos, via email to Julie McCord at  jmccord@vrbc.net no later than Sunday, May 7.

*Note: If your student chooses not to participate in Senior Sunday, please let Julie know that as well.