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Sunday, February 16, 2020
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As you have all read in the special emails sent out Monday and Tuesday, this has been a challenging week for our church family. In the midst of this heartbreaking situation, we are so grateful for the steadfast faith and consistent encouragement of this loving congregation. Please continue to pray with us for everyone impacted by these tragic events. We believe that God can redeem even the most broken situations, and we are counting on him to do so. We invite you to join us at 9:30 or 11:00 am this Sunday morning for a special time of worship, Scripture, and prayer as we seek the Lord together.
For the latest information on this situation, you can access our public statement
here.
Please note that the following two events have been cancelled:
- Wisdom Warrior Lunch, previously scheduled for Thursday, February 13
- Explore Membership Lunch, previously scheduled for Sunday, February 16
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VRSM NASHVILLE MISSION TRIP 2020
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 14
We are so excited about this year's 86:12 mission trip to Nashville, Tennessee, on June 20-27, 2020. We are looking forward to all that God has in store for our students as they worship him through missions. We look forward to sharing this powerful experience with our students this summer! The trip is open to all middle and high school students. For more information and to get signed up, click here. The deadline to register is February 14.
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VRBC EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM INFORMATION SESSION
WEDNESDAY | FEBRUARY 19 | 6:00 TO 7:00 PM
Did you know that VRBC has an Emergency Response Team (ERT) that serves each Sunday to help us respond to weather emergencies, medical emergencies, and other safety issues? On Wednesday, February 19, at 6:00 pm, members of the ERT will host an informational session to highlight some our policies and procedures and to answer questions. In addition, this session will contain practical information that we hope will help educate and prepare people to work together to respond effectively to any emergencies that may arise. Registration is required to attend, and is available
here.
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FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 28 | 6:00 to 8:00 PM | $5 PER CHILD
"Parents Night Out - Kids Night In" gives busy parents a chance to have a night on their own and lets their children enjoy a fun evening at VRBC. While parents enjoy a kid-free
evening out, kids will have a great night full of lots of fun activities. "Parents Night Out - Kids Night In" will be held in the VRBC Children's Area, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
on February 28. Infants through 5th-grade children are welcome to attend. Click here to get signed up! The deadline to register is Monday, February 24.
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EASTER EGG FILLER DONATIONS
DONATIONS DUE SUNDAY, MARCH 15
VR Kids will be hunting Easter eggs as part of their Easter Sunday experience! We've got plenty of eggs and we invite you to participate by bringing the fillers--small toys, erasers, stickers, stamps, and candy. Please drop off the egg fillers in the donation bins provided around the church by March 15.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 1
& WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
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.
Our next Growth Intensives will be held in March, with two unique opportunities for you:
SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 5:00 TO 7:00 PM | DIETRICH BONHOEFFER: HIS LIFE AND FORMATION | LED BY JOHN LANOUE
Join us for a look at the life and major works of this German pastor and theologian who was a key member of the resistance against the Nazis before and during their reign of terror. We will be specifically addressing the questions: How was he able to see so clearly when almost everyone else in Germany was losing their mind and soul to Adolf Hitler? How was he formed spiritually and what can we learn from him as we walk with Christ?
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 6:00 TO 7:30 PM | WORSHIP AS SPIRITUAL FORMATION | LED BY JOHN HEWLETT
In this session, we'll look "under the hood" at our corporate worship experiences. We'll explore together some of the biblical and historical background of why we do what we do, with special focus on how you as an individual worshiper can use the worship services as an opportunity for the Holy Spirit to make you more like Jesus. The conversation will include practical tips on how to make the most of your worship experience.
To check out the upcoming Growth Intensives and to register, visit us online at
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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SPRING TEACHING SERIES
Welcome to "The Climb"! This spring at VRBC, we are studying the book of Romans together in our worship services and Grow Groups. This letter, written by the Apostle Paul, is one of the most challenging and rewarding books in the Bible.
As part of this journey, we're encouraging every VRBC attender to read through the book of Romans, and w
e've put together a "trail guide" t
o help you along the way.
This guide includes two options for a reading plan, some verses to memorize, and a listing of other helpful resources.
You can get all the details by clicking the image to the right or by clicking "The Climb" on the VRBC app.
Like climbing a mountain, it may seem daunting, but it's worth it! Happy climbing!
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Please note: Church offices will be closed this Friday, February 14, and will reopen on Monday, February 17.
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| ERT Information Session |
February 19 |
Growth Intensives
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March 1 & 4
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| Parents Night Out |
February 28 |
Church Family Gathering
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March 25 |
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