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December 8
, 2019
Long Shot:
"God Triumphs Over Our Shame""
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THE VRBC CHRISTMAS STORE IS ALMOST HERE!
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF MINISTRY!
VRBC's annual Christmas Store provides gifts, clothing, and hospitality to more
than 950 children and families in need. The Christmas Store and the days
leading up to the big event have many opportunities to serve! With more than
800 volunteer shifts in a multitude of areas, you are sure to find several ways to
help bring Christmas joy and the Good News to those in need.
SERVE OPPORTUNITIES: The 2019 Christmas Store will be held December 13 and 14, and there will be
lots of volunteer opportunities that weekend and in advance.
Our greatest needs are in the areas of:
- Shopping assistant
- GPS (Friday and Saturday)
- Gift room host
- Hospitality
- Gift wrapping (Thursday)
To view all Christmas Store serve opportunities and to sign up to serve, go to vrbc.net/christmasstore
. And don't forget to invite
friends, family members, and coworkers to come join the fun! For more
information or questions about volunteering at the Christmas Store, please
contact Karen McCord at
karenlmccord@gmail.com
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THE PRICELESS OFFERING IS UNDERWAY!
A SEASON OF SACRIFICIAL GIVING
The PRICEless Offering is a call to give sacrificially and live invitationally, to raise an additional $250,000 for our unified budget to allow VRBC to launch new and expand existing ministries to more effectively make disciples in our church, community, and world. This offering allows VRBC to multiply Kingdom-building ministries by engaging in the following efforts:
- Planting reproducing churches
- Reaching the lost
- Investing in the next generation
- Caring for those in need
- Equipping our people
The PRICEless offering will continue through January 12. Please join us in praying that God will unleash a spirit of generosity among us that will result in more glory to Jesus and more lives transformed by the gospel! You can participate in the PRICEless offering by visiting
vrbc.net/give, giving through the VRBC app, or with the PRICEless envelopes in a worship service.
PRICE
LESS
OFFERING UPDATE
: To date, $59,960 has been given or pledged to the Priceless Offering
! Praise God for His abundant generosity!
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THIS SATURDAY | DECEMBER 7 | 7:30 AM
On Saturday morning, December 7, we are inviting men of all ages to join us for a time of food, encouragement, and networking with other guys who are following Jesus. We'll share a delicious breakfast and spend plenty of time connecting with each other. Doors open at 7:30 am for networking and coffee; breakfast will be served at 7:45 am. No reservation is necessary--just join us!
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THIS SUNDAY | DECEMBER 8 | 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 for the Explore Membership Lunch THIS Sunday, December 8, at 12:15 pm in the Seminar Room. It is THE BEST way to find out what VRBC is all about!
At the lunch, we will share a delicious meal together, get to know each other a bit better, and then listen as church leaders talk about what it means to be a VRBC member. Lunch is FREE, and childcare is available, if reserved in advance. To RSVP or find out more, email John Hewlett at
jhewlett@vrbc.net.
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"LONG SHOT" TEACHING SERIES
CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY--COME JOIN US!
Everyone loves a "long shot" story--the kid from the small school who makes it big in the pros, or the small company that overcomes long odds to be a leader in the marketplace. In many ways, the Christmas story is the ultimate "long shot" story! Jesus was born to poor parents in an out-of-the-way corner of the world. No one would have expected great things from him. But seemingly against all odds, the entire course of human history was changed through God's power. Join us on Sundays beginning December 1
as we explore how "God Wins" over every obstacle --in the story of Jesus' birth, and in our stories as well.
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DECEMBER 21 | 6:00 PM | STUDENT AUDITORIUM
Come join us at our VRBC Spanish Worship Night! On December 21 at 6:00 pm in the Student Auditorium, we will worship together with music, a message in Spanish, and fellowship with one another! Invite your friends and join us for an amazing experience!
Sponsored by VRBC Español Ministry.
NOCHE DE ALABANZA Y ADORACIÓN
DICIEMBRE 21 | 2019 | 6:00 PM | VRBC
Con música, enseñanza y compañerismo. ¡Invita a tus amigos y únete a nosotros para una experiencia increíble!
Un evento del Ministério VRBC Español
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CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICES
Join us for Christmas this year at any of our three family-friendly worship services! One of our favorite services of the year, Christmas at VRBC includes an inspirational message, a reading of the Christmas story, and a time of singing Christmas carols by candlelight. Childcare will be available for children 3 years old and younger.
Sunday | December 22 | 11:00 am
Tuesday | December 24 | 4:00 pm
Tuesday | December 24 | 6:00 pm
Christmas is a great time to invite a friend or neighbor to join you at a worship service. In fact, unchurched people are more likely to accept an invitation to a worship service on Christmas or Easter than any other time during the year! So pray now about who you will invite to join you at one of our candlelight services.
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December 7
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Christmas Store
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December 13-14
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Explore Membership Lunch
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December 8
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VRBC Español Worship Night
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December 21
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Christmas Worship Services
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December 22, 24
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