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August 1, 2021
ELIJAH: COURAGE UNDER FIRE
"Tragedy"
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THIS SUNDAY | AUGUST 1 | 9:30 AM
On Sunday, August 1, we will celebrate baptism in our morning worship service at 9:30 am, 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! Click here and click the "register" button to get signed up, and we will follow up with you. For more information, contact Amy Wilkins at awilkins@vrbc.net.
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SINGLE ADULTS SUMMER COOKOUT
THIS FRIDAY | JULY 30 | 6:30 TO 9:00 PM
Calling all single adults 30+! Let's gather for an awesome summer night of food and fellowship! We'll meet on the south lawn right here at VRBC, THIS Friday, July 30, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. We'll have hot dogs, games, and a whole lot of fun. There's no cost to attend but please click here to register. And feel free to bring your friends! Questions? Email Arthur Mendes at amendes@vrbc.net.
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WE'RE WRAPPING THINGS UP!
Each year during VRBC's Backpack Drive, we deliver backpacks filled with school supplies to neighboring children at Tom Landry Elementary School and the surrounding area who need assistance. This year, our goal is to fill 160 backpacks, which will be given to the families we have been serving through Sack Summer Hunger. The church will provide the backpacks, and the congregation is asked to provide the needed school supplies.
There are still a few empty backpacks available for pick-up in the church lobby; a school supply list is enclosed for your use in purchasing school supplies. Feel free to pick up and fill as many backpacks as you'd like! Please return filled backpacks to the church by THIS Sunday, August 1. For more information, contact Arthur Mendes at amendes@vrbc.net.
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GROWTH INTENSIVE: SPIRITUAL RETREAT
AUGUST 7 OR 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.
For this special Growth Intensive, we are offering identical sessions on two different dates: August 7 and August 21. Each session will be led by Dr. Deirdre LaNoue, a trained provider of soul care, and will last from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Sign up for the day that works best for you! 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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JOHN HEWLETT: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS
SUNDAY | AUGUST 15 | 9:30 AM
Make plans now to join us for a special Sunday worship service on 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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THURSDAY | AUGUST 19 | 11:30 AM TO 1:00 PM
Wisdom Warriors is a ministry for senior adults to build community and fellowship together. Join us on Thursday, August 19, in the VRBC lobby to share a delicious meal and sing hymns together. All ages are welcome and there is no cost to attend. Please click here no later than August 16 to register.If you have any questions or would like to request transportation to the event, please contact Ann Kelly at anntkelly@verizon.net.
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ELIJAH: COURAGE UNDER FIRE
SERIES CONTINUES | THIS SUNDAY | 9:30 AM
One of the best things about the Bible is that it shows us that God uses all kinds of people: men and women, introverts and extroverts, prophets and priests, warriors and poets, kind encouragers like Barnabas and bold preachers like Paul. In the Old Testament, God used a prophet named Elijah, who lived during a terrible time, one that called for strong leadership. One of Elijah's greatest legacies to us is one of courage under the fire of a sinful king and queen and decadent culture. As we explore the life of this fascinating man over the next few weeks, we are going to ask God to fill us with courage for the various struggles and opportunities we face. Join us this Sunday as we continue "Elijah: Courage Under Fire"!
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Earlier this spring, the church approved the Church Council's recommendation that we list our property at 1701 for sale. We are excited to let you know that last week, we closed on a sale to a local real estate investor. Over the next few months, the Church Council and HR/Finance teams will be prayerfully considering how we can best deploy these funds for the purpose of our mission. We look forward to sharing more exciting updates about this later in the year.
As we discussed previously, we plan to make some adjustments to our outdoor space at our main property to allow the student ministry to continue the activities they were doing at 1701. Also, thanks to the wonderful work of Doris Patrick, we have planted a new garden at Valley Ranch Elementary school, and Doris has already taken the first crop of produce to Metrocrest! Thanks, Doris!
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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 preschool teacher or teacher's aide, please contact our director, Sarah Waters, at swaters@vrbc.net or 972-304-8444 for more details.
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THE CHRISTMAS STORE AUCTION: IT'S BACK!
SAVE THE DATE | THURSDAY | OCTOBER 7 | 6:30 PM
Back by popular demand . . . the VRBC Christmas Store Auction! This very special event gives our church body the opportunity to raise money for our annual Christmas Store, benefitting families in South Dallas, Valley Ranch, and Coppell. There will be great food, live entertainment by Uptown Violins, plenty of church-wide fellowship, and fun! This year's theme is: "Dallas: Big Things Happen Here!"
We will have a variety of items to bid on and a marketplace selling homemade goods. Childcare for children ages 6 months through fifth grade will be provided. Ticket information and more details are coming soon but mark your calendars now for this great event. You don't want to miss it -- big things are happening here!
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Tom Stickney, former VRBC Minister to Students, and his wife, Kerry, serve as the Executive Directors of African Christian Outreach (ACO). ACO works across nine East African countries with a focus on the next generations. An indigenous staff team of more than 50 individuals work in high schools and universities, train youth pastors, and produce online material for young people ( kuzaapp.com). They engage with the gospel, equip through discipleship and training, and empower with life-on-life experiences. ACO also runs a community center on the Muslim coast of Kenya and New Beginnings Pregnancy Crisis Center in Eldoret, Kenya.
The Stickney family is stateside for a season of caring for aging parents and Sydney and Raegan graduating from high school and transitioning to university. Tom splits his time between East Africa and the US. The Stickneys would love to host you and your family in East Africa. Family trips and mission groups can help meet a number of needs!
To hear more of their story, click here.
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