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September 2
, 2018
"
Forgiveness in the Midst of Pain"
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FALL GROW GROUPS BEGIN SEPTEMBER 9
REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY!
We are excited to announce that registration for our fall Grow Groups is underway! Groups begin the week of September 9, so we encourage you to sign up soon. We have tons of great groups that meet at different times and locations, so no matter your schedule, there's a group for you. You can check out the fall catalog online at vrbc.net/grow or provided in this week's worship folder.
I'M NEW . . . WHAT
'S A GROW GROUP?
A Grow Group is a group of 10 to 20 people who meet together each week to grow to be more like Jesus, and it's definitely THE BEST way to get connected at VRBC.
In your group, you'll have the opportunity to meet some new friends, dig into God's word, and have some fun along the way! If you need more convincing, check out the latest Grow Group commercial here.
HOW DO I REGISTER? THREE EASY WAYS--PICK ONE!
- Visit the Grow Group booth in the church lobby this Sunday morning before or after the worship service.
- Mark the Connection Card found in your Sunday worship folder.
REMINDER:
Even if you are planning on staying in the same Grow Group, you must register for the fall session. For more information, go to vrbc.net/grow.
IF YOU ALREADY REGISTERED ONLINE . . .
Unfortunately, we had a problem with our registration system last week, and some people who tried to register weren't able to do so. If you didn't receive a confirmation email from us, your registration didn't go through. The issue has been resolved, so please take a moment to register again at vrbc.net/grow so we can make sure to include you on the list. We apologize for the inconvenience!
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ESL
CLASSES - INVITE A FRIEND
FALL CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 10
During the school year, VRBC offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced English classes for adult
speakers of other languages on Monday and Thursday mornings
at 9:30 am
. Class and childcare (for
children through age five) are FREE; textbook cost is about $20. Registration for fall classes will take
place Thursday, September 6
at 9:30 am
.
INVITE OPPORTUNITY!
ESL classes are a wonderful way to build bridges with those who are diverse and disconnected in our
community. This is a great opportunity to invite your friends, neighbors, and others you have met who
could benefit from English classes. Printed cards are available for pickup in the church office so that
you can use them to invite people to attend. For more information about ESL, visit
vrbc.net/esl
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SUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 16 | 9:30 AND 11:00 AM
On Sunday, September 16, 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 or to register,
contact John Hewlett at
[email protected]
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"DROP YOUR PANTS" MEN'S CLOTHING DRIVE
AUGUST 26 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9
Join our very own Bob Sturm from The Ticket's BaD Radio and The Hardline in dropping (and donating!) your pants, jeans, shorts, and other items of men's clothing you no longer need to the Cornerstone Clothes Closet, which serves more than 800 homeless men each month.
Click here to see a short video from Bob and hear a little more about the event!
"Drop Your Pants" will take place Tuesday, September 11, in front of the Victory Plaza broadcasting station by American Airlines Center (located near Valor Place and Olive Street in Dallas) from 12:00 to 5:30 pm. Just drive up and drop off your donation.
In advance of the "Big Day" at Victory Plaza, we will be hosting a clothing collection drive right here at VRBC! For your convenience, clothing donations may be dropped off at collection bins in the church lobby anytime from August 26 through September 9.
SERVE OPPORTUNITIES
AT THE EVENT: Volunteers are needed to intake, sort, and box clothing donations at the Victory Plaza broadcasting station from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm as listeners drive up and drop off clothing items. To volunteer, click here.
IN YOUR POCKET: To make a financial donation to the Clothes Closet in lieu of dropping your pants, click here.
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TUESDAY EVENINGS | 7:00 TO 8:30 PM | BEGINS SEPT. 4
For the past several years, VRBC has hosted Community Bible Study (CBS) on Tuesday evenings. As a supplement to your Grow Group experience, CBS can offer you a great opportunity to dive a little deeper into Bible study.
CBS offers men's, women's, couples', young adult, and kids' classes that meet during the school year on Tuesday nights from 7:00 to 8:30 pm right here at VRBC. You'll receive a course book that includes a commentary and home study questions for each lesson. Every week, you'll have the opportunity to participate in a small group discussion led by your Core Group Leader, and finish the evening by attending an all-class teaching time led by the CBS Teaching Director.
Registration is only $35 for adults and $10 for kids. (Scholarships are available if your budget is tight.)
Come find out what can happen in
your
life when
you
grow
with
God
through the study of
His Word
!
When:
Tuesday evenings, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Dates: September 4 through April 30
Where: VRBC
Study: Genesis
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LABOR DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
MONDAY | SEPTEMBER 3
VRBC church offices will be closed Monday, September 3, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
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