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January 6, 2019
"Rescue from Judgmental Attitudes"
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NEW SERMON SERIES, "RELATIONSHIP RESCUE"
BEGINS THIS SUNDAY
Do you ever wish there was a "9-1-1" number for relationship emergencies? Who do you call when you can't get along with your spouse? What do you do when your teenager is driving you crazy? Fortunately, God cares deeply about our relationships and the Bible is filled with great truths that can make a significant difference in the way we relate to each other! Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 or 11:00 am beginning this weekend as we explore the book of James for practical advice on how to have meaningful, God-honoring relationships.
RESCUE FROM . . .
1/6 | Judgmental Attitudes
1/13 | Hurtful Words
1/20 | Foolish Decisions
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WINTER WEEKEND 2019:
JANUARY 18-20
STUDENT REGISTRATION OPEN THROUGH JANUARY 6
Hey, what exactly is Winter Weekend?
Perhaps the most talked-about event of Refuge Student Ministries each year, Winter Weekend (WW) 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, WW 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?
| Through 1/6 |
Registration |
$120
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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?
To register, guys can CLICK HERE and girls can
CLICK HERE
. Visit
www.vrbcrefuge.net/winter-weekend/
to find out more about WW 2019.
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2018
EVERYONE SPECIAL OFFERING
JUST TWO WEEKS LEFT TO GIVE!
Praise God! We have an excellent opportunity to reach and even surpass our giving goal to fully fund
four vital global, regional, and local ministry initiatives:
- Reaching the Lost: Extending the reach of our missionaries and mission partners globally, planting new churches regionally, and building relational bridges locally
- Caring for the Poor: Ministering to the pressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of underserved people
- Investing in the Next Generation: Reaching our kids for Christ and reaching out to kids and families in our community
- Equipping Our People: Mobilizing all VRBCers to grow as disciples and leaders through catalytic training events and growth opportunities
To date,
$224,816
has already been received to the
EveryONE
Special Offering! However, it's going to take all of us giving sacrificially to fund all the ministry initiatives that God has planned for us in 2019. Have you given your best gift yet? Allow God to stretch your faith. And know that when
EveryONE gives,
EveryONE
is impacted!
CLICK HERE to read a letter from Pastor Larry and learn more information about the ministry initiatives.
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2019 MISSION TRIPS: IS GOD CALLING YOU?
ALL APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 15
We have three exciting mission trips planned for 2019, 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 and sports camps, host business development seminars, lead fun outreach activities to support our church plant, minister to immigrants and refugees, and help build a home for a family in McAllen, Texas. 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.
Come encourage and support refugees who are seeking to provide for their families with dignity! We will visit new Seed Effect savings groups launched through VRBC's EveryONE Special Offering, serve by training staff and group members, and share God's hope with South Sudanese refugees and Ugandan nationals.
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! This team will also enjoy a 3-day debriefing and sightseeing time in London, England, on their way home.
APPLICATIONS FOR ALL TRIPS ARE DUE JANUARY 15, 2019
To find the application form and details about costs, travel, and financial assistance availability, click on the trip links above or visit vrbc.net/serve. You can also email Arthur at amendes@vrbc.net.
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SPRING GROW GROUP REGISTRATION
BEGINS THIS SUNDAY
We are excited to announce that this Sunday marks the beginning of registration for Spring Grow Groups! Grow Groups are groups of 10-20 people who meet together once a week for about 13 weeks to connect with each other and talk about how the Bible applies to everyday life. They are the BEST way to get connected at VRBC! Groups begin January 27
and run through the end of April.
HOW DO I PICK A GROUP THAT'S RIGHT FOR ME?
Beginning Sunday, you can check out the Grow Group catalog in a worship service or online at vrbc.net/grow for a listing of all our groups (listing and link will be available on Sunday, January 6). We have groups meeting at various times and locations throughout the week, so feel free to select a group that fits your schedule and interest. Most of our groups this spring will be covering content related to that week's message. In our services, we'll be going through the gospel of Mark together, and your Grow Group will be a great complement to what we're learning in worship on Sunday mornings. In addition to our sermon-based groups, we also have several topical groups, such as Starting Point (a conversation about faith for those new or returning to Christianity), re|engage (a marriage enrichment group), and Financial Peace University (a group focused on bringing peace to your financial life).
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GROWTH SEMINAR:
TRANSFORM YOUR PRAYER LIFE
JANUARY 13 | 11:00 AM | SEMINAR ROOM | FREE
Do you ever feel like your prayer life is repetitive, powerless, or even nonexistent? Join us in the Seminar Room (at the east end of the lobby) at 11:00 am on Sunday, January 13,
for a Growth Seminar dedicated to transforming your prayer life! Dr. Deirdre LaNoue, an expert in the field of spiritual transformation, will lead us as we examine some of the prayers of the Apostle Paul found in the New Testament and discuss how the principles they include can revolutionize our prayer.
Please note--this isn't a seminar for prayer experts! It's a seminar for people who sometimes feel like they don't know what they're doing and would like to see more power in their prayer life. To register,
check the box on the back of your Connection Card this Sunday. Guests are very welcome, and everyone can benefit from this seminar, so be sure to invite someone you know to come along with you! For more information, email John at
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STRENGTHENING YOUR MARRIAGE SEMINAR
MONDAY | JANUARY 14 | 7:00 PM | FREE
Join us at 7:00 pm on Monday, January 14, for a great night of marriage equipping! We'll gather that evening for dessert, fellowship, and marriage encouragement, including
practical tools to help your marriage grow in the new year and a message on "Your Brain and Relationships: How to Stay in the Couple Bubble and Out of the Doghouse" from Licensed Professional Counselor Susan Rutledge. We'll meet in the Student Auditorium (upstairs in the West Wing) and childcare will be provided. We hope to see you there! Have fun with your spouse and strengthen your marriage! No RSVP is necessary; just come! For more information, contact
Susan Rutledge at
susanrutledge6@gmail.com
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NEWCOMERS RECEPTION
JANUARY 20 | 12:15 TO 12:45 PM
If you are new to VRBC, you are invited to a Newcomers Reception in your
honor! At this informal 30-minute gathering after the worship service on Sunday,
January 20, you'll have the opportunity to get to know some of our church staff,
as well as to meet others who are new to the church. We promise you will
receive great hospitality and food, PLUS a chance to win some cool prizes. No
RSVP is required to attend--just come!
The reception will be held in the Seminar Room (located at the east end of the
church lobby). If you need help finding it, just ask one of our friendly Welcome
Team members in a red shirt for assistance.
Children of all ages are welcome to
attend, so please pick up your children after the worship service and bring them
with you to the reception.
If you have any questions about the Newcomers Reception, please contact Amy Wilkins, Pastor of Serve & Invite, at awilkins@vrbc.net.
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BEGINS MONDAY, JANUARY 28 | 7:00 TO 8:30 PM
Are you prepared for the next phase of your marriage journey? Recently married? New parents? Young children? Teenagers? Empty nesters? Blended family? You are not alone.
Relengage is a safe place for married couples to grow together and to learn new communication skills, as well as how to navigate different stages of life together.
Classes include a time of music, prayer, and stories by couples who have navigated different life stages and experiences, as well as small group time, which follows a specified, biblically-based curriculum.
Whether you are happily married and just want to improve your relationship or you find your marriage is in distress, relengage can help.
Join us for the spring Grow Group semester (January 28 through May 2) and re|engage! We meet from 7:00 to 8:30 pm on Monday nights in the VRBC Student Auditorium. Free childcare is available. Please contact Karen McCord for details at
mccord5@verizon.net.
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