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August 18
, 2019
Esprit de Corps
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REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY!
Would you like to grow in your faith, build new friendships, and strengthen old ones? How about taking the Sunday sermons further, discovering the mission God has for you, and being a part of the great things God is doing at VRBC? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, you need to join a Grow Group!
WHAT'S A GROW GROUP?
A Grow Group is a group of 10 to 20 people who meet together each week to grow to be more like Jesus, and it's definitely THE BEST way to get connected at VRBC.
We're offering tons of great groups at different times throughout the week, so there's sure to be a group that fits your schedule. You can find out more about Grow Groups online at
vrbc.net/grow or on the VRBC app.
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
You can register for a Grow Group anytime at
vrbc.net/grow, or even easier, on the VRBC app! You can also mark the Connection Card found in your Sunday worship folder to sign up. It's that easy!
You can find a complete listing of Grow Group offerings in your worship folder this Sunday.
Sign up this weekend!
REMINDER: Each Grow Group member needs to register for each session, even if you are planning on staying in the same group. This helps us ensure that our records are up to date. Thanks for your help!
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THIS SUNDAY | AUGUST 18 | 11:00 AM
At VRBC, Grow Groups are the heart of our Grow ministry. If you're already in a group, a great way to supplement your experience is by taking part in one of our Growth Intensives. Growth Intensives are an opportunity for short-term, intensive engagement with a topic that will help you grow to become more like Jesus. They are focused on a wide variety of engaging subjects and are designed for people at all stages of their spiritual journey. Some intensives meet on Sunday mornings between Grow Group semesters, while others may meet on a weeknight or weekend during a Grow Group semester. Most intensives are one-time events, although some may include opportunities for follow-up conversations. Many involve a bit of advance reading to help the participants be as prepared as possible for the conversation.
Our initial Growth Intensives will kick off on August 18, at 11:00 am, with three unique opportunities for you:
- Hearing God: Learning to Listen, led by Dr. Deirdre LaNoue
- Colossians 3:1-17: A Vision for a Transforming Life, led by Don Harton
- Passing on the Faith: Investing in Your Kids' Spiritual Development, led by a panel of VRBC parents and Student Pastor Corey Gummelt
To check out the upcoming Growth Intensives and to register, visit us online at
vrbc.net/intensives
, or better yet, visit the VRBC app and click the green "Grow" button. We hope to see you at a Growth Intensive soon!
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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF IMPACT:
HONORING PASTOR LARRY & JALETTA PARSLEY
SUNDAY | AUGUST 25 |
11:00 AM |
COMBINED SERVICE
Join us for a special Sunday worship service on Sunday, August 25, to celebrate and honor Pastor Larry and Jaletta Parsley and their 20 years of service and ministry at VRBC. A combined service will begin at 11:00 am and will
feature
special stories, great worship, and an inspiring message by guest speaker Andy
McQuitty, Pastor Emeritus at Irving Bible Church. Children's Ministry will be offered for ages birth to 5 years. All other ages will join us in the worship service.
Following the service, e
veryone is invited to gather in the lobby for a celebratory lunch and reception
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Don't forget to mark your calendar for this special celebration of 20 years of impact!
So many have been impacted by the ministry of Larry and Jaletta Parsley. Click
here
to watch a special video from David Slover!
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THIS SUNDAY | AUGUST 18 | 12:15 TO 12:45 PM
I
f you are new to VRBC, you are invited to a Newcomers Reception in your honor on Sunday, August 18! At this informal, 30-minute gathering after the worship service, you'll have the opportunity to get to know some of our church staff, as well as meet others who are new to the church. You'll receive great hospitality and food, PLUS you'll have a chance to win some cool prizes.
No RSVP is required to attend--just come! Children of all ages are also welcome, so please pick up your children after the worship service and bring them with you to the reception, held on the east side of the church lobby.
If you have any questions about the Newcomers Reception, please contact Amy Wilkins, Pastor of Serve & Invite, at
awilkins@vrbc.net.
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO SERVE ON
THE WELCOME TEAM?
TRAINING IS THIS SUNDAY | AUGUST 18 | 9:30 AM
Would you consider serving one week per month on the VRBC Welcome Team? This team of volunteers ensures that every person who comes to VRBC on a Sunday morning has a great experience, beginning with the moment they drive into the parking lot. The first word of our mission statement is inviting, and this team helps us create a warm and inviting atmosphere for everyone who attends VRBC.
We have many opportunities for volunteers, including in the parking lot, at both church entrances, in the lobby, at the Welcome Center, at the kids' check-in area, and in the sanctuary. If you enjoy smiling, meeting people, and sharing the love of Christ through a warm welcome, whether you've been worshipping at VRBC for twenty years or one week, we'd love to have you on the team!
TRAINING
We will have Welcome Team training THIS Sunday, August 18, during the 9:30 service. To attend, or to learn more about serving on the Welcome Team, please email Arthur Mendes at
HOSPITALITY TEAM
You could also serve on the Welcome Team as a member of our hospitality team. This great team helps prepare, set up, and serve breakfast on Sunday mornings for our worship services. If you are interested in learning more about serving in this way, please contact Dana Deloach at
danawdeloach@gmail.com.
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MEN'S CLOTHING DRIVE: SEPTEMBER 1-15
BENEFITTING CORNERSTONE CLOTHES CLOSET
Join our very own Bob Sturm from The Ticket's BaD Radio in dropping (and
donating!) your pants, jeans, shorts, khakis, t-shirts, collared polo-style knit shirts, sweaters and sweatshirts, coats, belts, and new underwear and socks
to the Cornerstone Clothes Closet, which serves over 800 homeless
men each month. (We do NOT need men's suits, dress shirts, ties, shoes, swimsuits, athletic pants, etc.)
"Drop Your Pants" will take place Tuesday, September 17, in front of the Victory
Plaza broadcasting station by American Airlines Center (located near Valor
Place and Olive Street in Dallas) from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Just drive up and
drop off your donation.
In advance of the "Big Day" at Victory Plaza, we will be hosting a clothing
collection drive right here at VRBC! For your convenience, clothing donations
may be dropped off at collection bins in the church lobby anytime from September 1 through September 15.
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ESL CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 9
INVITE A FRIEND! REGISTRATION: SEPTEMBER 4/5
During the school year, VRBC offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced English classes for adult speakers of other languages on Monday and Thursday mornings
at 9:30 am, and on Wednesday nights at 6:00 pm.
Class and childcare (for children through age five) are FREE; textbook cost is about $30. Registration for
m
orning classes will take place at VRBC on Thursday,
September 5
from 9:30 to 11:00 am; registration for Wednesday evening classes will begin on Wednesday, September 4 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at VRBC.
INVITE OPPORTUNITY!
ESL classes are a wonderful way to build bridges with those who are diverse and disconnected in our community. This is a great opportunity to invite your friends, neighbors, and others you have met who could benefit from English classes. Printed cards are available for pickup in the church office so that you can use them to invite people to attend.
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In an effort to keep our congregation well informed on the state of current congregational giving and attendance trends, and in response to some good feedback we've received, the previous months' budget numbers are posted to our website for quick and easy viewing. This information is regularly updated on the second week of each month.
CLICK HERE
to see the latest report.
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MIKE & BROOKE
Our very own Mike and Brooke, with their kids, serve with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship in Southeast Asia. They serve alongside the local church in efforts to cultivate beloved community as ministers of hospitality to students and young adults. They seek transformational development as they serve the local population through renewable energy initiatives and education. Mike and Brooke bear witness to the peace of Christ as they partner with interfaith colleagues to promote religious freedom, inter-religious dialogue, and reconciliation in a country splintered by religious tensions.
CLICK HERE
to to hear more of their story!
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Growth Intensives
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August 18
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ESL registration begins
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September 4/5
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Newcomers Reception
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August 18
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Fall Grow Groups begin
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September 8
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"Celebrating 20 Years of Impact"
honoring Pastor Larry and Jaletta Parsley
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August 25 |
Baptism |
September 15 |
"Drop Your Pants" men's clothing drive
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September 1
through 15 |
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