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December 15
, 2019
Long Shot:
"
God Triumphs Over Confusion"
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THE VRBC CHRISTMAS STORE IS HERE!
CLICK HERE FOR SERVE OPPORTUNITIES
VRBC's annual Christmas Store, celebrating 20 years of ministry, 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 THIS weekend, December 13 and 14, and there are
lots of volunteer opportunities during the 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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A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON MENTAL HEALTH
THURSDAY | DECEMBER 19 | 6:45 PM TO 8:00 PM
Each year in the US, one in five adults will experience a mental health issue like depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder. And the vast majority of those who aren't personally suffering know someone who is. Many of these people struggle in silence, feeling hopeless and alone.
As Christians, we believe God is with us, even in the midst of our suffering! In
this group, we will come together in a safe and supportive environment to
encourage one another and explore the connection between mental health and
our faith. The group meets at VRBC on the third Thursday of each month from 6:45 to 8:00 pm and
is open to all those who suffer, as well as those who care about someone who
suffers. Our next meeting will be held on
Thursday,
December 19
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Note: This group is not designed to provide professional therapy for mental health issues; rather, it is a safe place to receive encouragement and prayer and to talk about how our faith connects with our mental health.
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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
Servicio con música, enseñanzas y compañerismo. ¡Invita a tus amigos y únete a nosotros para una experiencia increíble!
Un evento del Ministério VRBC en 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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MONTHLY BUDGET UPDATE
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. You may click
here
to see the latest report.
Please email Donna Blankenship, Business Administrator, at dblankenship@vrbc.net
with any questions
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PRICE
LESS
OFFERING UPDATE
: To date, $65,315 has been given or pledged to the Priceless Offering
! Praise God for His abundant generosity!
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VRBC Español Worship Night
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December 21
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Growth Intensives
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January 12,13,19
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Christmas Candlelight Services
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December 22, 24 |
Winter Weekend
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January 17-19
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Spring Grow Group signup begins
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January 5
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Newcomers Reception
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January 19
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