LOOKING FOR A WAY TO HELP?
FIND YOUR WAY TO SERVE OTHERS
Even with all the restrictions in place right now, VRBCers are still finding creative ways to serve others. Over the next couple of weeks in worship, you'll hear inspiring stories of how our church family continues to serve others during this COVID-19 season.
Click the image to hear this week's highlighted story.
Have you found a way to serve yet? Check out our
Serve page
for new and updated serving opportunities that you can do from home or from a safe distance.
If you'd like help finding your place to serve, contact
Amy Wilkins
or
Arthur Mendes
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Come join us at our VRBC Spanish Worship Night! On Saturday, April 25 at 6:00 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 invite to share with others!
Sponsored by VRBC en Español Ministry
NOCHE DE ALABANZA Y ADORACIÓN
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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MEET NEEDS WITHIN OUR CHURCH FAMILY
A NEW WAY FOR VRBCers TO HELP ONE ANOTHER
Our church has a growing number of people who have lost jobs or income recently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many are looking for ways they can serve others by providing skilled services and earn income for their family. This is a great way for our church family to serve one another!
If you have a service you can provide for hire, please complete
this form.
If you would consider hiring a fellow VRBCer for a service you need, please use this
VRBC Directory of Services. The password is
Hebrews6:10.
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CLASS OF 2020: SENIOR JOURNALS
As our high school seniors graduate to the next stages of life, we want to send them off with a prayer, a few words of wisdom, or just well wishes. This year, we're collecting all of your kind words through a user-friendly online form. All you need to do is j
ust click on the link, fill out the form, and we'll it take from there.
After we've gathered all of the submissions, we'll be able to produce a hard copy version for the students to keep. It'll only take a few minutes and they'd all love to hear from you!
Ready to get started? Click
here.
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THE ADVENTURES OF "FLAT LARRY"
WHERE IS FLAT LARRY GOING TODAY?
Life right now is strange, to say the least. We could all use a dinner with friends,
a hug from a family member, or a word of encouragement from our pastor. And although the real Pastor Larry can't knock on your door this afternoon, we've
got
the next best thing. Introducing Flat Larry--your Printable Pastor Pal during
a time
of social-distancing.
Participating is easy! Simply print a copy of this page, and cut out and decorate your
Flat Larry (or use the colorized version provided). Then, take Flat Larry with you!
To pick up to-go food? Out for a walk? To "help" with home projects? The choice is up to you, but be creative. There will be prizes awarded for the "
Most Creative Inclusion of Flat Larry" into your life and the "Best Decorated
Flat Larry."
This is a great chance for the ENTIRE VRBC FAMILY, young and old, to give us a glimpse into your world during these unique circumstances. Take a picture of Flat Larry on his adventures in your home and share on Facebook (tag VRBC or post on our wall) or email to
mwiede@vrbc.net
and we'll share for you!
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WISDOM WARRIORS: THE VIDEO VERSION
APRIL 30 | SIGN UP TODAY!
We are so sad that we will NOT be able to meet in person for our scheduled Wisdom Warrior Hymn Sing on April 30. We miss all of you and long for the day that we can be together again and worship our great God through
singing hymns together. However, we do have a little surprise for you! On April 30, we will send you an email with a link to a video. This video will include several of our folks bringing the hymns we all love to YOU in your home! All you have to do is click on the link and play the video on your computer or other device at your convenience.
If you are already on our Wisdom Warrior email list (meaning you receive the quarterly invitations to our hymn sings), you are all set to receive it. If you would like to be added to this list, please email Ann Kelly at
anntkelly@verizon.net and we will get you signed up.
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EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP VIRTUAL GATHERING
SUNDAY | MAY 3 | 12:15 PM
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 online for an Explore Membership gathering on Sunday, May 3, at 12:15 pm. It is THE BEST way to find out what VRBC is all about! We'll gather together after the service via Zoom and get to know each other a bit better. We can then listen as church leaders talk about what it means to be a VRBC member. Feel free to enjoy your lunch while we're visiting. To RSVP or find out more, email Amy Wilkins at
awilkins@vrbc.net
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CELEBRATE MOTHER'S DAY WITH US!
Join us on Sunday, May 10, for a wonderful time of celebration at VRBC as we honor all the special women in our lives! We will share a meaningful time of worship and appreciation as we celebrate together online. The unusual season that we're in offers all of us a unique opportunity to share the day with those both near and far, as we worship online together. Makes plans now to Zoom or FaceTime with those amazing women in your life and join us at vrbc.net/live to celebrate an extra-special Mother's Day!
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COLLEGE KIDS: HOME FOR A WHILE?
GET PLUGGED IN AND STAY CONNECTED!
If you're a college student (or you know of one!), you've likely had your world turned a little upside down recently. Maybe you've had to suddenly move from your dorm to living with your parents again, or maybe you're just having to learn to study completely online. Whatever "social distancing" looks like for you, it's easy to feel unsettled or out of touch.
At VRBC, we're busy putting together creative ways for college students to stay connected.
As an added bonus, Tom Stickney, a long-time VRBC missionary partner and former VRBC Student Ministries Pastor, is leading this process. If you're interested or know someone who might be, fill out this form and we'll get back to you when we have more details.
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SINGING PRAISES TOGETHER!
On Easter, we were abundantly blessed with the musical gifts of our very own VRBC Virtual Choir. In response to multiple requests, we are sharing their performances with you here, to enjoy in your own home, as often and as loud as you would like. Just click the links below. Enjoy!
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A RECOMMENDATION FROM PASTOR LARRY
DWELL APP | SCRIPTURE READINGS
VRBC friends, I wanted to let you know about an IOS app that has been adding value to my walk with God recently. It's called the Dwell App. It is essentially a variety of Scripture reading plans, where the Bible is read in a few different translations by skilled narrators, all with the backdrop of music. There is also the option to listen to Scripture followed by anywhere from a few seconds to three minutes of prayerful reflection. Recently, the Dwell App decided to give churches free access through the end of May (it is regularly a subscription app). I signed us up as a church for it. By the way, I am not in any way affiliated with the Dwell people; I just really enjoy their product. Here's the link to sign up.
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