February 10, 2019
Follow the Leader: 
"The Leader Transforms"
PASTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRIES RECEPTION
TONIGHT | 6:00 TO 8:00 PM | STUDENT AREA
 
Great news! The Pastor of Student Ministries Search Team and Church Council have unanimously nominated a candidate for presentation to the church for congregational approval "in view of a call."

Corey Gummelt will be presented to the church during the worship services on February 10. During the services, there will be a special called church member vote to approve Corey as VRBC's new Pastor of Student Ministries.
 
Corey is a 2013 graduate of East Texas Baptist University. He obtained his Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Dallas Baptist University in 2017. Corey comes to us from Parkway Hills Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, where he has served as the Student Pastor for the past five years. Corey and wife, Tenley, have been married for more than five years. Tenley is on staff at Trinity Christian Academy as a counselor. In his spare time, Corey enjoys playing sports (a big fan of Baylor athletics), biking, traveling, hosting game nights, and spending time with his wife and two dogs.

A reception is being held TONIGHT, Wednesday, February 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm upstairs in the student area to allow the church to meet Corey and Tenley in advance of the February 10 vote in the worship services. Please join us!
EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP LUNCH
THIS SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 10 | 12:15 PM 

There are many benefits to becoming a VRBC church member! If you or someone you know would like to explore church membership, make plans now to join us for the Explore Membership Lunch THIS Sunday, February 10,  at 12:15 pm in the Seminar Room. It is THE BEST way to find out what VRBC is all about!
 
At the lunch, we will share a delicious meal together, get to know each other a bit better, then listen as church leaders talk about what it means to be a VRBC member. Lunch is FREE, and childcare is available, if reserved in advance. To RSVP or find out more, email John Hewlett at jhewlett@vrbc.net.

BIBLE JOURNALING FOR WOMEN
MONDAY | FEBRUARY 25 | 7:00 TO 8:30 PM 

Join us for an "Introduction to Bible Journaling," presented by special guest Tracy Pounds, one of the area's most recognized experts in this creative expression of faith. God's word is meant to be consumed -- nestled in our heart and lived out. The art and expression that come from there is an inspired, one-of-a-kind worship that only you can give. We'll provide tools, a sample page, and all the details you need to begin turning your own Bible, prayer journal, devotional, or art journal into a reflection of your relationship with Christ. Please note: The cost for this event is $15 and childcare is not provided. 

To register, CLICK HERE. Registration deadline is February 18. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Simmang at ksimmang@vrbc.net. 
VRBC MEN'S MINISTRY NEWS

Hey guys, we are excited to let you know there are lots of exciting things happening in the VRBC Men's Ministry! Check out these highlights:
 
MEN'S BREAKFAST: SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 7:45 AM
Join us in the Seminar Room for great food and a chance to connect with other VRBC guys of all ages! No reservation is needed. Just come and bring a friend!  (Teenage sons are welcome too!)
 
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY: TUESDAYS, 6:00 TO 7:00 AM
Did you know that each week a group of guys meets on Tuesday mornings at VRBC to study the Bible, pray, and encourage one another? We'd love to have you join us anytime! The group meets from 6:00 to 7:00 am on Tuesdays in the Conference Room (near the south entrance).
 
MEN'S LEADERSHIP TEAM
We're in the midst of putting together a team of guys to lead and serve in the area of Men's Ministry for the coming year. This group will help plan and execute ways for VRBC guys to connect with one another for fun, encouragement, community, and more. If you're interested in finding out more about being a part of this group, email John Hewlett at jhewlett@vrbc.net.
FOLLOW JESUS IN BAPTISM
SUNDAY | MARCH 3 | 9:30 AND 11:00 AM

On Sunday, March 3, we will celebrate baptism in both of our morning worship services, and we would love for you to be a part of it! If you are a follower of Jesus but have never been baptized, this is a great opportunity to take that step. If God has been nudging you to be baptized, we'd love to visit with you about it! For more information, check the box on Sunday's Connection Card or  contact John Hewlett at jhewlett@vrbc.net.


DOWNLOAD THE NEW VRBC APP! IT'S FREE!
NOW AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE APP STORE AND GOOGLE PLAY STORE

With the new VRBC app, it's easier than ever to stay connected to sermons, Grow Groups, events, and more!
  • Stream and download media content from the palm of your hand. 
  • Take notes in the app to refer back to inspirational and challenging messages. 
  • Find easy access to the weekly discussion questions for your Grow Group. Find upcoming opportunities to serve at VRBC on campus, locally, and internationally. 
  • Invite your friends, family and neighbors to VRBC events using the easy-to-navigate electronic invitation feature, and much more! 
Downloading the app is easy! Just search for VRBC or Valley Ranch Baptist Church in the App Store.
JOURNEY WITH JESUS
CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY  

A few weeks ago , we launched "Journey With Jesus"--a 12-week exploration of the gospel of Mark. In our worship services over the next several weeks, we'll be going through the book of Mark together, and in our Grow Groups, we'll talk about how these texts impact our daily lives. We'll also follow a personal reading plan together that will take us through the entire gospel of Mark, as well as a devotional book based on Mark written by our very own senior pastor, Dr. Larry Parsley.
 
The best way to be a part of the Journey with Jesus is to sign up for a spring Grow Group at vrbc.net/grow. And here's some fun news . . . every person who signs up for a spring Grow Group will receive a copy of Larry's book absolutely free! (Note: This has been made possible by several generous donors and Larry will not be receiving any royalties from these books.)
 
For more information, check out the "Journey With Jesus" video by clicking the logo to the right. We invite you to journey with us!
MISSIONARY SPOTLIGHT:

JIM MUSTAIN

In June 2014, after more than three decades of successful ministry, nine years at Valley Ranch Baptist Church, Jim and Sharon Mustain became the founders of Loving Community, a Texas, faith-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Loving Community, a church without walls, seeks to faithfully live out the mission of being good neighbors by connecting people into relationships and serving the needs of the community. Based in their townhome neighborhood in Lewisville, Jim and Sharon are practitioners of a holistic model of life and ministry, living out the Jesus model, "The Word (Jesus) became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood." --John 1:14, The Message
 
Their daily rhythms are rooted in their community. They build relationships by hosting missional community groups, discipleship huddles, and seeker discussions. They lead teams of neighborhood, business, and church volunteers to serve in schools, senior adult homes, and other ministry venues. Jim provides community pastoral counseling and officiates at weddings and funerals, typically for those who are not members of any church. He also consults with churches, helping them imagine a missional posture.
 
Their prayer is that of the missionary Paul: "So this is my prayer: that your love will flourish and that you will not only love much - but well." Philippians 1:9.  To watch a short video about the Mustains and Loving Community,   CLICK HERE .