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December 22/24
, 2019
"
Three Responses to Jesus
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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 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 | 6:00 PM | STUDENT AUDITORIUM
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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A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON MENTAL HEALTH
TOMORROW | 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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WINTER WEEKEND | JANUARY 17-19
STUDENT REGISTRATION UNDERWAY
Perhaps the most talked-about event of Valley Ranch Student Ministries (VRSM) each year, Winter Weekend (WW) is a growth experience with disciple-making as our focus. Whether you've been a Christian for two months or twelve years or are perhaps just beginning to check out what following Christ is all about, WW is guaranteed to be a spiritual pillar that God can use to help you meet Him and be changed. WW is always a blast, so invite a friend (or two!) to join you. To register and to find out more information, please visit
www.vrbc.net/students. Registration is open through January 8; the cost is $100.
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REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 5
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! 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. This spring, we'll be offering tons of great groups at different times throughout the week, so there's sure to be a group that fits your schedule. On January 5, you'll be able to find a complete listing of our spring Grow Group offerings and register for a Grow Group at vrbc.net/grow, or even easier, on the VRBC app!
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A NEW TEACHING SERIES COMING JANUARY 5
It's been said that "the pen is mightier than the sword." If you're talking about pure physical power, this statement is ludicrous. But if you're talking about impact . . . each of us has experienced this to be true in our lives. Hurtful words spoken by a parent or a friend can stick with us for years, or even decades. Encouraging words can inspire us to achieve things we never thought possible. Words are powerful! And in this new teaching series that begins on Sunday, January 5, we'll explore what the Bible has to say about "The Power of Words," and how God can use our words as a force for good in our families, our neighborhoods, and the world.
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If you are new to VRBC, you are invited to a Newcomers Reception in your honor on Sunday, January 19! 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 to meet others who are new to the church. We promise you will 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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Sunday,
December
22
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11:00 am Christmas Candlelight Service
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Tuesday, December 24
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4:00 pm Christmas Candlelight Service
6:00 pm Christmas Candlelight Service
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Wednesday, December 25 - Friday, December 27
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Church offices closed
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Sunday, December 29
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11:00 am Combined Service |
Monday, December 30
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Church offices closed
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| Tuesday, December 31 |
Finance office open, 9:00 to 11:00 am
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Wednesday, January 1
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Church offices closed
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Thursday, January 2
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Church offices open as usual |
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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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