September 23,  2018
"Our City Matters to God"
CHECK OUT THE EVERYONE WEBSITE!
 
The EveryONE initiative has kicked off at VRBC! If you haven't visited the EveryONE website yet, we encourage you to check it out at  vrbc.net/everyone . There, you can watch an introductory message from Pastor Larry, keep up to date with weekly devotionals, find ways to get connected to the initiative, and view (and post your own) stories of inviting at VRBC.

LET'S FINISH THE FISCAL YEAR STRONG!
 
Thank you so much for your faithful giving to Valley Ranch Baptist Church. The fiscal year end for VRBC is quickly approaching on September 30 and we have met $3,016,542 of the $3,143,000 budget. Your generosity has allowed VRBC ministries to remain strong throughout the year and to grow in furthering the kingdom of God. Please join us in finishing this year strong and beginning an exciting new year fully equipped to accomplish what God is calling us to do. We are grateful for you!

EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP LUNCH 
SUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 30 | 12:15 PM

There are many benefits to becoming a VRBC church member! If you or someone you know would like to learn more about church membership, come to the Explore Membership Lunch on Sunday, September 30, 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, and 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 [email protected].
VRBC'S ESL MINISTRY
SERVE OPPORTUNITIES

VRBC's ESL ministry is off to a great start this fall! God is bringing an unprecedented number of students, and we have DOUBLED our attendance since last year! After the first week of class, we had a record 130 registered and 108 in attendance. Several of our classes are averaging about 25 students per class, and our ESL children's ministry is almost filled to capacity. Please join us in thanking God for this tremendous opportunity to reach families from so many different countries! 

SERVE OPPORTUNITIES
We would love for you to come and be part of what God is doing through ESL. There are opportunities for you to teach once a week, be a substitute teacher as needed, serve in our ESL childcare, or help with greeting students as they arrive for class. If you'd like to come try it once before you commit to serving on a regular basis, just let us know. Training is available.

We are also looking for people who are willing to host ESL students and their families in your home for a Culture Night, where you can serve American snacks, teach American games, and practice conversation. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Arthur Mendes at  [email protected] . 
CHILDREN'S CHOIRS 
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS | 6:00 TO 7:00 PM

Children's Choirs got off to a great start last week!  If you would like to join us but haven't yet had a chance to register, please come tonight and we'll get you taken care of.

JOYFUL NOISE CHOIR
Kids who are 4 years old (by September 1, 2018) through kindergarten are invited to learn how to worship God, have fun with friends, and explore music in creative ways.

COOL CHOIR CLUB
Kids in first through fifth grade will have fun learning to worship God through music, learning more about Jesus, and sharing His love with others. This choir will have several performances during the school year, highlighted with a spring musical. Work on the musical will begin in the fall. 

Contact Karen Simmang at [email protected] for more information. CLICK HERE to register.
PROPOSED 2018-2019 ANNUAL BUDGET
AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE REVIEW SEPTEMBER 21

Pursuant to our church bylaws, after approval by Church Council and the Finance/Human Resources Committee, the proposed 2018-2019 Annual Budget will be available for review beginning Friday, September 21. Visit   vrbc.net/finance  to review the proposed budget information.
 
There will be a Town Hall Meeting for presentation and review of the proposed budget immediately after the worship service Sunday, September 30, in Room 241. This meeting will be in advance of the official vote on the budget by the congregation on October 21, 2018, during the worship service.
 
If you have questions before the meeting or are unable to attend the meeting, please send all of your inquiries to Donna Blankenship, Business Administrator, at [email protected] .
FAMILY FALL FEST
OCTOBER 28 | 5:00 TO 7:00 PM | MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Everyone is invited to enjoy a time of fall fun and fellowship for the entire church family! Family Fall Fest is a great church-wide event to invite friends and neighbors to come and meet us, to get to know our weekday preschool families  better, and to build stronger relationships with one another.
 
The festivities begin at 5:00 pm on the north lawn of the church. There will be FREE yummy food, including samosas, grilled cheese and hot dogs with all the fixin's! We'll have bounce houses and inflatables for the kids, games for  everyone, and much more! Activities will conclude at 7:00 pm.
 
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE AT THE FEST
Do you love to bake fantastic desserts (or know where to buy yummy ones)? Do you have a little extra time to help set up or clean up? Have you always wanted to be a bounce house monitor? CLICK HERE to sign up for these and other fun serve opportunities!
CHURCH LEADERSHIP NOMINATIONS
NOMINATIONS DUE OCTOBER 10

The Ministry Placement Committee is now accepting nominations for the Church Leadership Candidate Group. This group will be the source of candidates for:
  • Church Council
  • Ministry Placement Committee
  • Finance/Human Resource Committee
  • Deacons
Self-nominations are a vital part of creating our Church Leadership Candidate Group. If you are interested in serving in some capacity, please review the applicable commitment form and qualifications. You may then email Jordan Schumacher at [email protected]  with your self-nomination, along with where you would like to serve (Church Council, Deacon, etc.). Additionally, if you know of someone who would make a good candidate for the Church Leadership Candidate Group, please encourage him or her to complete the self-nomination process. Nominations should be submitted by October 10.
 
The Ministry Placement Team, in conjunction with the current Deacons and Church Council, will use the self-nominations, along with nominations from Church Council, Deacons, Grow Group leaders, and church ministerial staff, to recommend final nominees to Church Council. Church Council will use the list of nominees to develop a final slate for presentation to church members for approval and vote.
 
For a complete description of roles, responsibilities, and qualifications, please refer to the VRBC Bylaws at vrbc.net/bylaws.