November 4,  2018
"Praying for Our Leaders "
2018 EVERYONE SPECIAL OFFERING
NOW THROUGH JANUARY 13, 2019

Last Sunday, we kicked off our  EveryONE  Special Offering! Stated briefly, the  EveryONE  Special Offering is a call for all at VRBC to live invitationally and give sacrificially with a goal of raising $315,000 to 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
We have several resources available to help you learn more about the EveryONE Special Offering and this exciting opportunity for all of us to give sacrificially. Will you begin praying now about what God would have you give, over-and-above your regular giving? 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.  Then click below to give--it's that easy!  
SERVE AT THE 2018 CHRISTMAS STORE
SIGN-UPS BEGIN THIS SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 4

VRBC's annual Christmas Store provides gifts, clothing, and hospitality to more than 1,200 children and families in need. The Christmas Store and the days leading up to the big event have many opportunities to serve! With over 1,250 volunteer shifts in a multitude of areas, you are sure to find several ways to help bring Christmas joy and the Good News to those in need.
 
The Christmas Store will be held December 7 and 8 and there will be lots of volunteer opportunities that weekend and in advance. This Sunday, you'll be able to go to vrbc.net/christmasstore to view Christmas Store serve opportunities and to sign up to serve. And don't forget to invite friends, family members, and coworkers to come join the fun! For more information or questions about volunteering at the Christmas Store, please contact Taunya Peltier at  [email protected].
 
GIFT DONATIONS FOR ADULTS
While all of the gifts for children who will be served by the Christmas Store are purchased, we rely on the congregation to donate quality gifts for their parents and guardians. On Sunday, go to  vrbc.net/christmasstore for suggested gift ideas and how to donate gifts. For more information about Gift Donations for Adults, please contact Sharla  Struffolino at  [email protected]  or Sherry Lupton at  [email protected] .
FOLLOW JESUS IN BAPTISM
NEXT SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 11 | 9:30 AND 11:00 AM

On Sunday, November 11, 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 demonstrate and declare your faith by being baptized, we'd love to visit with you about it! For more information or to register, please mark the back of your Connection Card on Sunday or contact John Hewlett at [email protected].
MEN'S BREAKFAST
SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 10 | 7:45 TO 9:00 AM

On Saturday morning, November 10, we are inviting men of all ages to join us for a time of food, encouragement, and networking with other guys who are following Jesus. We'll share a delicious breakfast, hear from Coppell Police Chief Mac Tristan (a wonderful servant leader), and spend plenty of time connecting with each other. Doors open at 7:30 am for networking and coffee; breakfast will be served at 7:45 am. We'll be finished by 9:00 am sharp. No reservation is necessary--just join us!
CORNERSTONE FAMILY REUNION SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 18 | BOTH SERVICES | LUNCH

We will celebrate our annual Family Reunion  Sunday with our Cornerstone brothers and sisters  on Sunday, November 18. At both the 9:30 and  11:00 am services, we will enjoy joint worship and  combined choirs, with Pastor Chris Simmons  giving the message. At 12:15, we will eat a lunch  together in the lobby, catered by Babe's Chicken. If  possible, please come 15 minutes early on Sunday  morning to give a warm welcome to our  Cornerstone guests when they arrive!  Lunch will be discounted to $5 per person. To  register for lunch, please CLICK HERE.  To volunteer at Family Reunion Sunday, CLICK HERE.


2019 MISSION TRIPS PREVIEW
SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 11 | 12:15 PM

Join us after church on November 11 in the Seminar Room for a sneak peak at all of our 2019 mission trips! In addition to getting details about dates, costs, and destinations, you will get to enjoy great food, hear from our partners about really exciting ministry plans, and have a chance to ask questions about specific trips. We have a family trip that's perfect for young children, a mother/daughter trip, a chance to do small business training, and more! Mission trip applications and deposits will be due in January, so get the information you need now to apply! No RSVP is necessary--just come!
NOTICE OF VOTE TO REVISE BYLAWS
TOWN HALL MEETING | THIS SUNDAY | 12:30 PM

To best serve the needs of our ever-changing church family and staff, and in an effort to increase the efficiency and continuity of the Church Council, updating the VRBC Bylaws is necessary. After much prayer, study, and discussion, the Church Council has brought forward proposed revisions for consideration and ratification by the church body.

For an overview of the proposed Bylaws revisions and process, To review a copy of the current Bylaws,  CLICK HERE, and to see the proposed Bylaws with the revisions, CLICK HERE. This information can also be found on the Resource page of the church website at  vrbc.net/bylaws.

TOWN HALL MEETING
There will be a Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, November 4, at 12:30 pm in the Conference Room to review the changes proposed and to allow an opportunity for discussion.

CHURCH VOTE ON BYLAWS REVISIONS  
On Sunday, November 25, during the worship services, church members will vote by ballot to ratify the proposed changes to the Bylaws.

If you have questions or comments about the proposed Bylaws revisions, please contact Marv Knox, Church Council Chairman, at  [email protected] or Jordan Schumacher, Executive Pastor, at   [email protected].
PASTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRIES
SEARCH UPDATE

Our Pastor of Student Ministries Search Team, composed of Deke Knowlton (Chair), Leia Spoor, Karen McCord, Jaime Cato, Ken Bass, Scot Albert, and Jordan Schumacher, is continuing the process of finding the right person to lead our student ministry. The team's initial search and vetting process, which began in April and continued through the summer months, did not result in the recommendation of a candidate to present to the church family for consideration and vote. As a result, in an effort to broaden and aid the search efforts, the team decided to partner with Vanderbloemen Search Group--a company solely dedicated to helping churches find and hire great pastors and staff members.
 
To that end, we are pleased to inform you that Vanderbloemen recently posted this position on their website. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply via this  LINK. Also, we would welcome any assistance you can provide in getting the word out and sharing this link. And please continue to join with us in praying that God leads us to the right person for this very important pastoral position!