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April 14
, 2019
The Path of Most Resistance:
"Refusing Rescue"
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FAMILY GAME DAY: THIS SATURDAY!
RAIN OR SHINE | APRIL 13 |
3:00 TO 5:00 PM
Come to play and make new friends at Family Game Day on Saturday, April 13,
at VRBC! There will be fun games for kids of all ages (including adults!), and lots
of great food.
INVITE: Family Game Day is a FREE, church-wide, fellowship event and an
opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to get to know us and have fun
together. The entire event is designed to intentionally promote the development
of relationships across all ages and backgrounds. So come enjoy fun, food, and
fellowship with our church family and community!
To email a personalized Family Game Day invitation, CLICK HERE. Then click on the "SHARE" image, type in the requested information, and send. It's that easy!
SERVE: If you are interested in serving at Family Game Day,
CLICK HERE to sign up. For more
information, contact Amy Wilkins at awilkins@vrbc.net.
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APRIL 21 | 9:30 AND 11:00 AM
Make plans now to celebrate the joy of Easter morning with us on Sunday, April 21 at 9:30 or 11:00 am. Both worship services will have special hospitality for you and your invited guests, plus fun activities for kids, including Easter egg hunts!
For many, Easter provides the first opportunity to hear the gospel and we desire to provide the most inviting atmosphere to welcome our many guests. Help us make a difference in the lives of more than 1300 expected attenders this Easter.
INVITE:
To email a personalized invitation to friends or neighbors you'd like to share this Easter celebration with, CLICK HERE. Then click on the "SHARE" image, type in the requested information, and send. It's that easy! Easter invitation post cards are also available at the church office reception desk.
SERVE:
Help provide a warm and impactful environment by serving on the Welcome Team or in the Children's Ministry. We are expecting lots of guests, so there are many opportunities to serve!
CLICK HERE
to sign up.
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As we prepare for our celebration of Easter next week, we are sharing the stories of people who have come to VRBC recently and are finding new life through Christ here. This week, Beth and Diana share how simply being invited to a Sunday service has led to some amazing VRBC connections! Check it out!
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TABLE TO THE CROSS SERVICE
THURSDAY | APRIL 18 | 7:00 PM | SAVE THE DATE
On the evening of Maundy Thursday, we will follow Jesus through the last twenty-four hours of His life . . . from the Last Supper table all the way to the cross. This reflective service is a meaningful time to focus on the sacrifice Jesus Christ made on our behalf and is a wonderful way to prepare your heart for the joy of Easter morning.
At this service you will experience:
- An engaging recap of our Journey with Jesus so far
- The celebration of Communion with other believers
- Great music, including hymns, and ensemble, instrumentalists, and
a moving solo
- Dramatic reading from Mark 14 and 15
Note: No Grow Groups will meet individually from April 16-21. Instead, all groups will share in this special service together.
We hope you will join us at 7:00 pm in the Worship Center. Children's ministry will be provided for preschool children.
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CELEBRATE GOD'S WORK AROUND THE WORLD
AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF APRIL
Have you ever noticed how a good picture can really pull you into a story? Your giving is supporting God's work around the world, and we want to celebrate those incredible stories! During the month of April, we will be hosting a Global Missions Photo Gallery here at VRBC. We invite you to take some time to browse through the gallery, where you will see a visual representation of how lives are being transformed around the world through our partnership with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Try out the activities provided to help you engage with the exhibit, and spend some time praying for the missionaries and churches who are serving in that area. And as you pray, ask how God might be calling you to serve as a missionary as you go about your daily life or as God leads you to new places and people.
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VRBC CHURCH FAMILY GATHERING
WEDNESDAY | MAY 1 | 7:00 TO 8:30 PM
Everyone is invited to this all-church family gathering! We will enjoy dinner and fellowship, while we share stories of what God has been up to in the life of our church over the last few months. We will also report on some of the recent feedback that our Church Council and Staff have received from church members, and talk about some new ministry ideas that we hope will help move us forward in our shared mission in
the days ahead. Everyone will have the opportunity to weigh in on these ideas and contribute to the discussion, as well as participate in open Q&A.
We look forward to sharing a fun evening together!
Dinner and childcare will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Schumacher, Executive Pastor, at
jordans@vrbc.net.
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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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Family Game Day
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April 13
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Mother's Day
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May 12
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Table to the Cross Service
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April 18
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Grow Group Registration Begins
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May 12
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Easter
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April 21
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Senior Sunday
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May 19
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Explore Membership Lunch
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April 28
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Newcomers Reception
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June 2
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VRBC Church Family Gathering
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May 1
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Vacation Bible School
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June 10-14
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Wisdom Warriors Lunch
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May 2
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86:12 Mission Trip
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June 15-22
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