JOHN HEWLETT: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS
THIS SUNDAY | AUGUST 15 | 9:30 AM
Make plans now to join us for a special Sunday worship service THIS Sunday, August 15, to celebrate and honor Pastor John and Johanna Hewlett and their 20 years of service and ministry at VRBC. The service will begin at 9:30 am and will feature special stories, great worship, and an inspiring message by guest speaker DJ Reed. Following the service, everyone is invited to gather in the lobby for a celebratory reception.
As a special thank-you, we are collecting personal notes and photographs to share with the Hewlett family. To contribute to this online book, please click here.
ATTENTION: 86:12 PARENTS: If your child participated in 86:12 during Pastor John's tenure as Worship Pastor, we would love to include their memories and photos as well. Please share this link with them so their messages can be included.
Mark your calendar for this special celebration of 20 years of ministry!
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WOMEN'S SUMMER BIBLE STUDY
LAST CLASS TONIGHT | AUGUST 11 | 6:00 TO 7:30 PM
Join us TONIGHT, Wednesday, August 11, as we gather at VRBC for the completion of our summer study of special women of the Bible. At this last class of the summer, we'll focus on Mary Magdalene and discuss her story of hope and redemption. We'll meet Wednesday, August 11, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. We'll also share a meal and enjoy lots of fellowship and conversation.There is no cost to attend but please click here to get signed up; if you already registered for the previous sessions, you don't need to register again. Childcare is available for children ages 6 months through fifth grade, by request clicking here.Questions? Contact Arthur Mendes at amendes@vrbc.net.
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VALLEY RANCH BAPTIST WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL
PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Are you looking for a part-time position and want to work only hours that your children attend school? Valley Ranch Baptist Preschool is looking for some helping hands for the upcoming school year! These are paid positions and the preschool follows the Coppell ISD calendar for holidays. If you're interested in part-time work as a teacher's aide or substitute, please contact our director, Sarah Waters, at swaters@vrbc.net or 972-304-8444 for more details.
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CHANGE OF PLANS
We are sad to announce that, due to Covid concerns and our desire to protect those who may be most vulnerable, our Wisdom Warrior Hymn Sing and Luncheon scheduled for August 19 is cancelled. The WW leadership team will reschedule it as soon as it seems safe to do so.
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GROWTH INTENSIVE: SPIRITUAL RETREAT
SATURDAY | AUGUST 21 | 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
Sometimes our souls need a respite. We need some intentional time to take a deep breath and to be still for a little while - to listen to our own souls and listen to the One who calls us His beloved. VRBC wants to offer you a comfortable space and a guide to help you pause and find some spiritual refreshment.
This special Growth Intensive will be led by Dr. Deirdre LaNoue, a trained provider of soul care, and will last from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, on Saturday, August 21. Morning coffee or tea, as well as lunch, will be provided. Contact Deirdre at deirdrelanoue@me.com with any questions. Click here to get signed up.
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If you are new to VRBC, you are invited to a Newcomers Reception in your honor! On Sunday, August 22, join us in the lobby after worship for a chance to meet Pastor Larry and other staff pastors and learn more about VRBC and how you can get connected. There is no need to register - just look for the red tent and welcome sign and meet us there! If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Amy at awilkins@vrbc.net. After the Newcomers Reception, you are invited to stay for the Grow Group fair, which will also be in the lobby that day. All of our Grow Groups will be featured in the lobby, and you will have a chance to browse the groups, meet leaders and group members, and determine which group is the best fit for you.
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AUGUST 29 | 11:00 AM | SEMINAR ROOM
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 for an Explore Membership lunch on Sunday, August 29, at 11:00 am. It is THE BEST way to find out what VRBC is all about! We'll gather for lunch in the Seminar Room after church 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.Click here to sign up. Once you submit your registration, you will also be asked to complete a brief "Getting to Know You" form (one per adult). This allows us to tailor the content more specifically to registered participants.If you have any questions, please email Amy Wilkins at awilkins@vrbc.net.
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CHRISTMAS STORE AUCTION: MARKETPLACE
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A VENDOR?
The Marketplace will be back at the Christmas Store Auction on October 7! We are currently looking for "vendors" who make specialty foods and boutique-type art and crafts to sell during the auction evening. All proceeds will benefit the Christmas Store. In the past, we have sold beautifully packaged toffee, salsa, pickled jalapeƱos, cake balls, handmade soaps, adorable aprons, jewelry, potted flowers, and paintings, to name just a few. This area provides an opportunity for everyone to buy something fun. If you think you would like to be a vendor, please contact Cherie Walker at cherieswalker@gmail.com or 972-400-2721 for further information and parameters.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
SACK SUMMER HUNGER: Thanks so much to our amazing group of SSH volunteers, led by Jim McConnell and his team!
Through your generosity and our partnership with Metrocrest Services over the summer, we served 52 families of Valley Ranch and Coppell. With your efforts, we were able to provide food for 110 children, every single week! We are so grateful for your compassion and heart for serving our community. We couldn't have done it without you!
VRBC BACKPACK DRIVE: Thank you so much for your generosity! This year, through your generous donations, we collected 160 backpacks full of school supplies!
Some of these backpacks were delivered to our Sack Summer Hunger families this past Saturday, and all the rest were delivered to Tom Landry Elementary. Thank you so much for your generous heart and willingness to serve through this project!
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WE'RE PLANNING A FALL CELEBRATION!
OCTOBER 24 | 5:00 TO 7:00 PM
Mark your fall calendars now for a great church-wide celebration! On October 24, VRBC will be transformed into a giant carnival, complete with a trunk-or-treat, inflatables, delicious food, and games and activities for the entire family. Stay tuned for more details!
If you are interested in helping out at this event, please contact Amy Wilkins at awilkins@vrbc.net.
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We are so blessed by the wonderful generosity of so many "VRBCers"! As you can see below, our giving continues to be ahead of budget. Thank you for making this possible! Fiscal Year Contributions: October 2020 - July 2021
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Budgeted Contributions
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$2,254,543
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Actual Contributions
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$2,335,862
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Actual Over Budget
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$ 81,319
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If you'd like to give online, you can visit the page here, or just click the giving link on the website or VRBC app. For instructions on how to make one-time or recurring gifts on the new page, click here. And as always, please feel free to reach out to us with any questions! Just email Donna Blankenship at dblankenship@vrbc.net.
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