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May 12
, 2019
Good Vibes:
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THIS SUNDAY | MAY 12 | BOTH WORSHIP SERVICES
Join us for a wonderful time of celebration at VRBC as we honor the special women in our lives! We will share a meaningful time of worship and appreciation together, as well as a special baptism celebration. Arrive early to enjoy delicious hospitality provided for everyone and a
family photo opportunity in the lobby. We will also have a
special gift for every woman!
INVITE OPPORTUNITY
Mother's Day is a wonderful time to invite a guest to come with you to worship and enjoy all the celebration festivities!
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FOLLOW JESUS IN BAPTISM
THIS SUNDAY | MAY 12 | 9:30 AND 11:00 AM
On Sunday, May 12, 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, c
ontact John Hewlett at
jhewlett@vrbc.net.
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Are you ready to bless others and invest your resources to further God's work in our church, community, and world? You can live out VRBC's mission of inviting diverse and disconnected people to passionately follow Jesus together by building a relational bridge through serving others.
We want every person at VRBC to join a Serve Team, where you will have the opportunity to volunteer and bless others at least once per month. Last week in our Grow Groups we had the opportunity to take a SHAPE Assessment to help discover how God has shaped each of us uniquely to serve.
If you haven't had the chance to complete the SHAPE survey, click HERE to take part.
Learn more about all of our Serve Team opportunities and sign up to serve at vrbc.net/serveteams.
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GROWTH SEMINAR: "DISCOVER YOUR SHAPE"
SUNDAY | MAY 19 | 11:00 AM
The book of Ephesians says that every one of us is God's "workmanship"--a person created in the image of God with a unique SHAPE that equips us to serve others. Join us at 11:00 am on Sunday, May 19, to explore and discuss the unique SHAPE (Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences) that God has given you and how it sets you up to serve.
At the seminar, you'll learn more about how God SHAPEs people and will have the opportunity to discuss the results of your own personal SHAPE assessment with others and potential next steps for you. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Wilkins at
AWilkins@vrbc.net.
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JOURNALS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SIGNING
VRBC will honor the Class of 2019 graduating high school seniors on Senior Sunday, May 19, during both the 9:30 and 11:00 am worship services.
SENIOR JOURNALS | SIGN BY SENIOR SUNDAY, MAY 19
Senior journals are now on display on the west side of the church lobby and available for signing. Please take a moment to write a prayer or well wishes to any or all of our high school seniors before Senior Sunday. Some of our seniors are fairly new to VRBC, so you may not know them well, but we encourage you to express your sentiments to them.
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EMILY BELL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
SUNDAY | JUNE 2 | 2:00 PM START TIME
It's that time again!
On Sunday, June 2, sandwiched between the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open, comes the VRBC Golf Championship benefiting the Emily Bell Scholarship at Riverchase Golf Club.
Each year, the golf tournament is the primary fundraiser for the Emily Bell Scholarship. The fund awards scholarship money to selected graduating VRBC seniors and last year, $6,000 of scholarship money was awarded! All levels of golfers are welcome to join this four-person-scramble. Help spread the word and feel free to invite your friends and neighbors! Click
HERE to sign up as a team or individually--we will partner you with other VRBC golfers. There is a 2:00 pm start time, so plan to arrive at 1:15 pm to warm up.
Dinner will immediately follow the completion of play and is included in your entry fee. Please contact Buzz Lupton at 214-802-0920 if you have any questions.
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In an effort to keep our congregation well informed on the state of current congregational giving and attendance trends, and in response to some good feedback we've received, the previous months' budget numbers are posted to our website for quick and easy viewing. This information is regularly updated on the second week of each month.
CLICK HERE
to see the latest report.
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"ROAR" VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JUNE 10-14 | 9:00 AM TO NOON | FREE
Get ready for an African adventure that engages the whole herd! Life is sometimes wild, but God is always good! Join us for a VBS experience where kids discover a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life!
VBS is from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon every day and is for children ages 3 years old (by 9/1/18) through 5th grade (completed).
GROW OPPORTUNITY: Click HERE to register!
There is NO cost to attend. We ask only that you bring one kid-friendly box of cereal for a mission project.
INVITE OPPORTUNITY: VBS is the perfect invite opportunity, so extend an invitation to families with children you know in your neighborhood and our community. Kids, invite your friends to join in the fun!
SERVE OPPORTUNITY:
Adults and students, this is also a great serve opportunity for you. Whether you're interested in stage design and set construction, teaching, hospitality, or something else, get involved with VBS! Join the fun and help make VBS a success! To serve, students can sign up
HERE
. Adults can email Karen Simmang at
ksimmang@vrbc.net
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HAYDEN AND LINLEY STRINGER
Hayden and Linley are serving in Greece with a college student ministry. As Greece faces economic crisis, there are few places to turn for hope. Many students are unhappy with the Greek Orthodox Church because they believe it is outdated, and church and God are the same thing to them. Hayden and Linley are seeking to teach students how to study the Bible for themselves so these students can then spread that to their friends, family, and beyond. Click HERE to hear more of their story!
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Mother's Day
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May 12
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Newcomers Reception
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June 2
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Baptism
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May 12
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Emily Bell Scholarship Golf Tournament
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June 2
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Grow Group Registration Begins
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May 12
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Vacation Bible School
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June 10-14
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Senior Sunday
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May 19
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86:12 Mission Trip
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June 15-22
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