VRBC'S BACKPACK DRIVE STARTS NEXT WEEK!
PICK ONE UP TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 10 AM - NOON
Each year during VRBC's Backpack Drive, we deliver backpacks filled with school supplies to some of our 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 students at Landry Elementary (whether
learning in
person or remotely) and 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.
This year our traditional backpack drive is going to look a little different. If you would like to donate school supplies, here is what you'll do:
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, from July 28 through August 13, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm:
- Pick up an empty backpack at the church's circle drive (south parking lot). Feel free to pick up and fill as many backpacks as you would like!
- Fill the backpacks with the school supplies (a school supplies list is included inside each backpack).
- Drop off the filled backpack at the same days and times at the church's circle drive.
If you would like to serve during backpack distribution, please click here.
For more information, contact Arthur Mendes at
amendes@vrbc.net
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JOIN US FOR SPANISH WORSHIP NIGHT!
Come join us at our VRBC Spanish Worship Night! On July 25 at 8:00 pm, we will worship together online with music, a message in Spanish, and fellowship with one another! Invite your friends and join us online at
vrbc.net/live
for an amazing experience! English translation of the message will be available online so it's a great opportunity to check it out! Click here for an easy digital invitation to share with others.
Sponsored by VRBC en Español Ministry
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Servicio con música, enseñanzas y compañerismo en línea. ¡Invita a tus amigos y únete a nosotros para una experiencia increíble! Haga clic
para obtener una invitación digital fácil para compartir con otros.
Un evento del Ministério VRBC en Español
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VIOLA'S HOUSE
A SPECIAL SERVE OPPORTUNITY
One of the wonderful ministries at
Cornerstone Baptist Church is Viola's House. This special ministry offers emergency placement shelter for teen mothers who are faced with an unplanned pregnancy, and who may also be at risk for homelessness.
The girls at Viola's House are under quarantine and are in need of meals. For those whose love language is cooking for others, this provides a really special serve opportunity!
The process is simple. Volunteers cook a complete meal for 6 girls, deliver it to Viola's House (just behind Cornerstone Church at 1828 South Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75215), and place it on the front porch, Then, just ring the bell and wait for someone to come out and take it in.
To volunteer, click
here.
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CHURCH FAMILY GATHERING
SAVE THE DATE | AUGUST 5 | 6:30 PM | ZOOM
Join us on Wednesday, August 5, at 6:30 pm for a Church Family Gathering! At this online gathering, we'll hear about the good things God is doing among us during this season. We'll also share updates from the Church Council and staff about where God is leading us and what our ministry will look like this fall. Stay tuned for Zoom details. Hope to see you there!
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SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH AUGUST 15 | 9 TO 11 AM
SACK SUMMER HUNGER: Volunteer every Saturday morning this summer through August 8 at VRBC from 9:00 to 11:00 am to deliver weekly nutritious food sacks for Valley Ranch
families in need. We have made a number of changes this year to keep our volunteers safe. Food will already be assembled into boxes for delivery. Volunteers will drive through the VRBC circle drive to pick up the food boxes, and then deliver them to each family's doorstep.
We ask that you wear masks and practice social distancing whenever possible.
SCHOOL BACKPACKS: On Saturday, August 15, we will be delivering backpacks with school supplies, and praying for the children as they prepare to start the school year, whether learning in person or remotely.
SERVE OPPORTUNITY: This is a great serve opportunity for everyone, including Grow Groups, families with young children, and students. It is also a wonderful opportunity to invite your non-Christian friends to serve alongside you, so they can see God's love in action.
Click
here
to learn more about how you can volunteer and to sign up!
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SERVING CORNERSTONE
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Our church has enjoyed a close friendship and partnership for two decades now with Cornerstone Baptist Church, a predominantly Black church in south Dallas. Their community has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19, with devastating effects on health, finances, and children's education. We reached out to Pastor Chris Simmons to see how we can stand with them during this challenging time.
Here are some opportunities to serve:
FEED THE HOMELESS
Click
here
to help us prepare and serve a meal on the first Thursday of the month.
CENSUS HELP: THURSDAY |
JULY 30 | 2:00 TO 4:00 PM
For those who struggle with literacy, completing the U.S. Census can be particularly challenging. It is extremely important for their community to receive the funding it needs for education, health, safety, and other needs. Pastor Chris Simmons is putting together a team to help with that on July 30, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. If you want to serve on this event or want more information about it, please contact Arthur Mendes at
amendes@vrbc.net
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