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December 3, 2017
"Hungry for Renewal"
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THE CHRISTMAS STORE IS NEXT WEEK!
GPS TRAINING THIS SUNDAY AT 5:00 PM
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO SERVE
There are many opportunities to serve at the Christmas Store on December 8 and 9 and in the days before the big event. With over 1,250 volunteer shifts in a multitude of serve areas, you are sure to find several ways to bring Christmas and the good news to those in need.
IMPORTANT SERVE DATES
The following are some important volunteer dates, several with multiple shifts. This is not an exhaustive list; there are many more opportunities to serve.
December 3, THIS SUNDAY!
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GPS Training, 5:00 pm
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December 6, Wednesday
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GPS Training & Toy Transfer, 6:00 pm
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December 7,Thursday
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Bag Clothing, Wrap Gifts
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December 8, Friday
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Christmas Store - Local Guests
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December 9, Saturday
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Christmas Store - Cornerstone Guests
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CLICK HERE
to view ALL Christmas Store opportunities and to sign up to serve. And don't forget to invite friends, family members, and coworkers to come join the fun! For more information or questions about volunteering at the Christmas Store, please contact Taunya Peltier at [email protected].
GIFT DONATIONS FOR ADULTS - DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY
While all of the gifts for children who will be served by the Christmas Store are purchased, we rely on the congregation to donate gifts for their parents and guardians.
CLICK HERE
for suggested gift ideas and how to donate gifts. Donations are due by Wednesday, December 6.
For more information about gift donations for adults, please contact Sharla Struffolino at
[email protected]
or Sherry Lupton at
[email protected]
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JANUARY 12-14
STUDENT REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Hey, what exactly is WW?
Perhaps the most talked-about event of Refuge Student Ministries each year, Winter Weekend is a growth experience with disciple-making as our focus. Whether you have been a Christian for two months or twelve years or are perhaps just beginning to check out what following Christ is all about, Winter Weekend is guaranteed to be a spiritual pillar that God can use to help you meet Him and be changed.
What does it cost to attend WW?
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November 20-December 17
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Regular Registration
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$120
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December 18-January 1
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Late Registration
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$140
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Can I bring a friend to WW?
Yes! WW is always a blast, so invite a friend (or two!) to join you.
I'm in! So, how do I register for WW?
CLICK HERE
and scroll down to register! Visit
vrbcrefuge.net/winterweekend
to find out more about WW 2018.
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MORE BLESSED SPECIAL OFFERING
WE'RE ALMOST HALFWAY THERE!
As of today, more than $143,000 has been given or pledged to our year-end
MORE BLESSED Special Offering.
This amount is almost 50% of our goal of $300,000--praise God for His abundant generosity!
If you haven't heard, the
MORE BLESSED
Special Offering
is a call to live and give sacrificially so that we are able 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
Visit
vrbc.net/moreblessed to learn more about this special offering and
how you can give, or just
click below anytime now through January 14!
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2018 MISSION TRIPS: IS GOD CALLING YOU?
ALL APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 15
We have four exciting mission trips planned for 2018, and we'd love for you to come along to help support our missions partners and to spread God's love throughout the world. Where is God calling you to go?
Families with kids of all ages are welcome! We'll do children's ministry, host business development seminars, lead fun outreach activities to support our church plant, and help build a home for a family. Business, construction, and Spanish-speaking skills would be especially helpful, but anyone willing to work and love on children would be a blessing and enjoy this trip.
VRBC is sending a team to South Asia to plant seeds of hope for women who have been trafficked and enslaved. The team will also minister to women who have been rescued. Men are welcome, too!
Come and minister alongside VRBC-supported missionaries Juvenal and Katty Bejar through evangelism, discipleship, local pastor and leader training, and children's ministry.
Partner with field personnel who serve in Indonesia to support their ministry among college students and the community.
APPLICATIONS FOR ALL TRIPS DUE JANUARY 15, 2018
To find the application form and details about costs, travel, and scholarship availability, click on the trip links above or visit vrbc.net/serve. You can also
email Arthur at
[email protected]
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ADVENT TEACHING SERIES CONTINUES
THIS SUNDAY'S HUNGER: RENEWAL
During the holiday season, we all focus on making sure things are "full" . . . our houses full of family, our trees full of ornaments (and presents), and our stomachs full of delicious food. But even in the midst of all this fullness, we sometimes find that there is still a sense of emptiness gnawing at us from the inside. Even in the "Land of Full," we often find ourselves experiencing hunger deep in our souls.
We invite you to join us Sunday mornings at 9:30 and 11:00 this Advent season for "Hungry," a teaching series that explores how Jesus satisfies our deepest hungers in the way that only He can do.
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DECEMBER 24 AT 11:00 AM AND 6:00 PM
Join us Christmas Eve Sunday at one of two identical Christmas Eve worship services. This family-oriented service is a favorite every year and includes singing Christmas carols, hearing a special message for kids (and one for the grown-ups too!), and a reading of the Christmas story. The tradition of lighting candles and singing
Silent Night
together by candlelight at the end of the service is always one of the highlights of the church year.
INVITE OPPORTUNITY!
The Christmas Eve service is very guest-friendly and is a wonderful time to invite friends and extended family to visit our church. Childcare will be available for kids pre-K and younger.
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