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October 27
, 2019
The Kingdom:
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The Power of the Kingdom: The Word of God"
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THIS SUNDAY | OCTOBER 27 | 5:00 TO 7:00 PM
Everyone is invited to enjoy a time of fall fun and fellowship! Family Fall Fest is
a churchwide event to invite friends and neighbors to come meet us, come meet
our weekday preschool families, and build stronger relationships with one
another.
There are plenty of opportunities to serve at Family Fall Fest!
Do you love making desserts (or know where to buy yummy ones)? Do you
have a little extra time to help set up or clean up or welcome a guest? Have you
always wanted to be a bounce house monitor? Sign up
here for these
and other fun serve opportunities!
The festivities begin THIS Sunday, October 27, at 5:00 pm on the north lawn of the church. There will be
FREE
food and games for everyone, as well as prizes and bounce houses for
the kids. Come ready for fun (but please, for the safety and wellbeing of our
children, no costumes), and remember to invite your neighbors and your friends!
The festival will conclude at 7:00 pm.
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NEW!
BRIDGE BUILDING: LEARNING TO CONNECT WITH YOUR INDIAN NEIGHBORS
WEEKLY BOOK STUDY BEGINS THIS SUNDAY | 2:00 PM
Over the last several years, thousands of people (primarily Hindus) have relocated from India to our neighborhood. As followers of Jesus, we are called to love our neighbors as ourselves, but the cultural differences can make this a challenge! Thank you to all (72 people!) who came to the Growth Intensive last Sunday evening, where we learned
about Hindu culture/spirituality and how to build relationships and do ministry among Hindus
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Whether you attended last Sunday or not, we would like to invite you to an opportunity for further learning. We will read and discuss Tim Shultz's book,
Disciple Making Among Hindus: Making Authentic Relationships Grow
. The group will meet in Amy Wilkins' home every Sunday at 2:00 pm, from October 27 through December 8, covering one chapter per week. To purchase the book (at a discounted rate) and to RSVP, please email Amy Wilkins at
awilkins@vrbc.net
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TEACHING SERIES: "THE KINGDOM"
Sometimes people think of "becoming a Christian" as praying a certain prayer or believing a certain set of truths. But the picture the Bible paints of following Christ is much, much bigger than that! When we trust Jesus through faith, he actually takes us out of one kingdom and brings us into a
brand new one--the kingdom of God. And in this kingdom, Jesus wears the crown! There is still struggle and heartache, to be sure, but we can live with confidence knowing that Jesus is on the throne and he is in the process of renovating everything (including us) for his glory. Join us this Sunday
as we continue to explore what life looks like in "The Kingdom."
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NOVEMBER 3 | 6:00 PM | SEMINAR ROOM
Join us on Sunday, November 3, at 6:00 pm for a Church Family Gathering! At this gathering, which will serve as the church's annual meeting, we'll share a meal together, listen to stories about the good things God is doing among us, and hear updates from the Church Council and staff about where we've been as a church over the last year, as well as exciting updates about where God is leading us in the new year. Dinner and childcare are included, and no RSVP is needed. Hope to see you there!
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WISDOM WARRIORS:
LUNCH & HYMN SING
THURSDAY |
NOVEMBER 7 | 11:30 AM
"Wisdom Warriors" is a ministry for senior adults to build community and fellowship together. Join us on Thursday, November 7 in the Seminar Room on the east end of the lobby to share a delicious meal, hear special music, and sing hymns together. There is no cost to attend, but please RSVP by November 4 to Ann Kelly at
anntkelly@verizon.net
. If transportation is needed to the event, please indicate this in your RSVP.
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SUNDAY |
NOVEMBER 10 | 9:30 & 11:00 AM
On Sunday, November 10, 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,
contact John Hewlett at jhewlett@vrbc.net.
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2020 MISSION TRIPS PREVIEW
NOVEMBER 10 | 12:15 PM | SEMINAR ROOM
Join us after church on November 10 in the Seminar Room for a sneak peak at all of our 2020 mission trips! In addition to getting details about dates, costs, and destinations, you will get to enjoy some snacks, hear from our partners about really exciting ministry plans, and have a chance to ask questions about specific trips. We have a family trip to McAllen, TX, that's perfect for young children, a chance to do children's ministry in Indonesia, 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!
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CORNERSTONE FAMILY REUNION SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 24 | 9:30 & 11:00 AM | LUNCH
We will celebrate our annual Family Reunion
Sunday with our Cornerstone brothers and sisters
on Sunday, November 24. 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.
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THE VRBC CHRISTMAS STORE IS COMING SOON!
SAVE THE DATE! This year's annual Christmas Store will take place on Friday, December 13, and Saturday, December 14. This is our church's largest volunteer event, where we provide toys, clothing, and food at no cost to families in need from our community and from Cornerstone Baptist Church, our sister church in South Dallas. Volunteer signups will begin November 3. For more information, click
here
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DONATE GIFTS FOR ADULTS:
While volunteers purchase all of the toys and gifts for children in advance of the Christmas Store, we depend on the congregation to donate new or nearly new gifts for their parents and guardians. Please consider donating men's or women's items such as jewelry, tools, sporting goods/ memorabilia, toiletries, cosmetics, clothes, belts, shoes, etc. We also would love donations of Christmas-themed gift bags and tissue paper. Donations may be dropped off in Coppell at 517 Pedmore Drive or 747 Pelican Lane in the bins provided outside, at the church office during business hours, or on Sundays in the bins provided in the church lobby.
NEW THIS YEAR: THE GPS ROLE HAS CHANGED!
In 2019, as our guests arrive at the Christmas Store, we will invite them to a small group Welcome Session where we will have an opportunity to thank them for coming, let them know what to expect, share the gospel with them, and give them information about the ministries available for their families at VRBC and Cornerstone.
Since every guest will have heard a clear presentation of the gospel at the Welcome Session, we will ask all Christmas Store volunteers (regardless of where they are serving) to focus on building relationships with our guests, and to watch for opportunities where the Holy Spirit might be opening a door for them to share their own faith story. Training on how to share your own personal faith journey will be available to all our volunteers.
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2019-2020 BUDGET APPROVAL
This past Sunday, VRBC church membership voted overwhelmingly to approve the 2019-20 budget as set forth at
vrbc.net/finance
. We are so grateful for your support! Any inquiries regarding the budget should be sent to Donna Blankenship, Business Administrator, at
dblankenship@vrbc.net
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Family Fall Fest
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October 27
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Baptism
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November 10
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Church Family Gathering/
Annual Meeting
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November 3
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Explore Membership Lunch
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December 8
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Wisdom Warriors
Lunch & Hymn Sing
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November 7
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Christmas Store
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December 13-14
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Mission Trips Preview
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November 10
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