IN-PERSON SERVICES BEGIN
SUNDAY | OCTOBER 18 | 9:30 AM
We're excited to announce that beginning Sunday, October 18, we will be adding a weekly in-person worship service to our Sunday morning schedule! Here's how it will work:
- We will hold an in-person service each week at 9:30 am.
- Capacity will be limited to 200 people per service.
- Seating will be socially-distanced and masks will be required.
- No in-person children's ministry will be provided, but kids are welcome to join us in the services!
For at least the first few weeks, we'll use an online reservation system. To register for your spot, simply go to our events page, click the week you want to attend, and complete the brief form.
If you're not ready to return, that's ok! We'll continue to live stream our services at vrbc.net/live each week at 9:30 and 11:00 am (and on demand throughout the week).
Questions? Email Amy at awilkins@vrbc.net for more information. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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CHRISTMAS STORE 2020 SIGNUPS ARE OPEN
READY. GET SET. VOLUNTEER!
Due to COVID-19, a lot of changes for the VRBC Christmas Store have been implemented for 2020. Although it may look a little different this year, we are blessed that we'll still be able to serve both our local community as well as our brothers and sisters from Cornerstone. If you'd like to be a part of it, check out all these volunteer options.
REGISTRATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We have many local families who will be coming to VRBC to register in person Wednesday, October 7 (4:00 to 7:00 pm), Sunday, October 11 (2:00 to 4:00 pm), and Wednesday, October 14 (4:00 to 7:00 pm). Can you help us with registration? Training is provided, and volunteers are needed in both English and Spanish. Each volunteer should bring his or her own laptop or tablet and power cord (registration is online). For more information or to volunteer to help with registration, please click here. All COVID-19 safety guidelines will be followed.
ALL OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Whether gift wrapping is your specialty, hospitality is a favorite pastime, you really like folding clothes, or almost anything in between, we have just the spot for you! Learn more and sign up for all other Christmas Store volunteer spots by clicking here.
NEW DATE
The VRBC Christmas Store 2020 has a new date, so mark your calendars for December 5!
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LUNCH WITH A PASTOR
TOMORROW | FACEBOOK LIVE | 12:30 PM
Spend part of your lunch hour online with Pastor Larry and other VRBC attenders! We'll share a few encouraging words and have some fun along the way. Go to Facebook and search for "Valley Ranch Baptist Church" or even easier, click here!
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VIRTUAL MISSION TRIP
OCTOBER 26 | DEADLINE TO REGISTER: OCTOBER 12
COVID may keep us from traveling, but it can't stop us from doing missions! Join us the week of October 26 for a virtual mission trip experience "in" Southeast Asia. The entire mission trip can be completed from home, with a couple optional local excursions. The Virtual Mission Trip includes: learning opportunities, engaging conversations, and food, customs, and cultural activities from Southeast Asia. The deadline to sign up is October 12. Click here to find out more.
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OCTOBER 24 | 6:30 TO 8:30 PM
Back by popular demand, it's "Dinners for Eight - Quarantine Edition!" We have two great options this time: i n-person, socially distanced dinners in the VRBC parking lot (dinner provided) and online dinners via Zoom. Just let us know how many adults from your family will be attending and whether you'll be online or in person and we'll take care of the rest! The deadline to register is Wednesday, October 21.
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VIRTUAL GATHERING | SUNDAY | OCTOBER 18 | 5:00 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 online for an Explore Membership gathering on Sunday, October 18, at 5:00 pm. It is THE BEST way to find out what VRBC is all about! We'll gather together via Zoom and get to know each other a bit better. We can then interact with church leaders about what it means to be a VRBC member. To RSVP or find out more, email Amy Wilkins at awilkins@vrbc.net.
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THE JESSENS
"To make Jesus known," is the goal and lifework of KJ and Jenni Jessen, one of the missionary families that VRBC has the privilege of supporting. By God's grace, they make Him known by fighting human trafficking through prevention, restoration, and disciple-making. KJ and Jenni founded Compass 31 in 2011, providing foster care, scholarships, and a holistic restoration program to sexually exploited youth. They now oversee restoration programs in Thailand, Bangladesh and the Middle East providing opportunities for survivors to fall in love with Jesus, find healing, and lead lives of freedom and impact.
In partnership with e3 Partners, KJ and Jenni also led the strategic development of Priceless Cube, an anti-human trafficking tool designed to prevent trafficking through education. To date, national leaders from more than 40 countries have been empowered to effectively impact trafficking in high-risk areas in their regions and equipped to share the love of Christ in their communities. To learn more check out their website: compass31.org.
To hear more of their story, click here.
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