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March 7, 2021
S1:E7 "Sacrifice"
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THIS FRIDAY | MARCH 5 | 6:30 PM | FREE
You are invited to our first-ever VRBC Drive-In Movie Night! Join us THIS Friday, March 5, in the south parking lot for fellowship, food, and fun as we visit together and watch the story of Exodus come alive on the big screen!
We'll gather at 6:30 pm to hang out and enjoy some free refreshments. Big D Kettle Corn will be serving fresh hot kettle corn and there will plenty of hot dogs and giant dill pickles. We'll have glow stick bracelets for the kids, cornhole games before the movie, and plenty of fun for everyone!
Bring chairs or blankets and sit outside, or watch from the safety and comfort of your own car. "The Prince of Egypt" movie will start at 7:00; c lick here for parking and seating information.
Have more questions? Click here for a helpful comparison of this entertaining DreamWorks movie and actual Scripture.
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CHURCH FAMILY GATHERING: VIRTUAL
MARCH 7 | 6:30 PM | ONLINE
Join us this Sunday, March 7, at 6:30 pm for a Church Family Gathering! At this online gathering, we'll celebrate the good things God is doing among us during this season. We'll share updates from the Church Council and staff about ministries, finances, and upcoming plans, and brainstorm together about how to best fulfill our mission. We'll also have an opportunity to connect and pray with staff and other VRBC attenders.
To connect via Zoom, click here at 6:30 pm. Hope to see you there!
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THIS SUNDAY | MARCH 7 | 9:30 AM
On Sunday, March 7, we will celebrate baptism in our morning worship service at 9:30 am, and we would love for you to be a part of it! If you are a follower of Jesus but have never been baptized, this is a great opportunity to take that step. If God has been nudging you to be baptized, we'd love to visit with you about it! For more information, contact Amy Wilkins at awilkins@vrbc.net.
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MEALS WITH A MISSION
NEW SERVE OPPORTUNITY | MARCH 19 & 20
Serving our community is part of VRBC's DNA, and one of our favorite ways to do that is through cooking! With that in mind, we are excited to introduce a brand-new ministry: "Meals with a Mission."
Every quarter, VRBC volunteers will prepare meals right here in the VRBC kitchen to distribute to families in need in our community. Our first "Meals with a Mission" event will kick off March 19 and 20, and we are looking forward to preparing and distributing several hundred meals for members of our community. There will be a variety of serve opportunities available--take a look here and find the one that suits you best. We would love to have you serving right along with us! All Covid precautions will be followed; meal distribution will be a contactless, drive-through process.
If you would like to support this ministry financially, click here and select "Meals with a Mission" from the drop-down menu. For more information, email Arthur Mendes at amendes@vrbc.net.
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VRBC CORNHOLE LEAGUE: SIGN UP TODAY!
REGISTRATION OPEN THROUGH MARCH 15
We'd like to invite all adults to come enjoy a bag-tossin' good time as part of our brand-new VRBC Cornhole League! It'll be a great time to hang out together for a few Sunday afternoons and get to know some other adults at VRBC. Here are some of the details.
How long are the games and when are they played? Regular season play begins Sunday, March 28, at VRBC (south parking lot) and continues every Sunday afternoon through May 16; the final tournament will be held May 23. During the regular season, each team will be scheduled for one 30-minute game per week. For the end of the season tournament, you could play multiple games if you keep winning!
I've never played before. Can I still participate? No problem! We'll have "Cornhole College" from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on March 28 to teach you the rules, how to play, and give you some practice time before the games start at 2:00 p.m.
Online registration runs through March 15, 2021. League information will be emailed to all registered players on or around March 21. Space is limited so register soon! The league will be made up of two-person teams. You can sign up as a team or an individual and we will pair you up with someone. The cost is $10 per person (scholarships are available).
Social distancing rules apply. All games will be outdoors, weather permitting. Click here for more information and to get signed up! Questions? Email Trey Deloach.
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY: WE'RE REOPENING!
SUNDAY | MARCH 21 | 9:30 AM
We are excited to be reopening Children's Ministry for VR Preschoolers on Sunday morning, March 21, at 9:30 am. Preschoolers, ages 8 weeks through PreK 5, will be welcomed back in limited numbers and reservations will be required. Information about what you and your child can expect and how to get registered is available here. We are making plans to reopen for elementary kids April 11. Contact Karen Simmang at with questions or if you would like to volunteer.
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SUNDAY | MARCH 7 | 9:30 AM
During our worship service this Sunday, we will be celebrating Communion. To participate at home, you'll need to have just a couple of things on hand: bread or crackers and grape juice or water.
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CONGREGATIONAL VOTE TO AFFIRM
PRISCILA MENDES AS CHILDREN'S PASTOR
As we shared in worship on February 21, our longtime Children's Pastor, Karen Simmang, will be retiring at the end of this month. After a time of intentional prayer and conversation, the Church Council and HR/Finance Committee have unanimously recommended that we promote Priscila Mendes to be our new Children's Pastor. Priscila has served faithfully on our Children's Ministry team for several years and we are confident God is going to use her in big ways!
This Sunday in worship, you'll have the opportunity to hear a little bit more of Priscila's story, and to affirm this recommendation through a congregational vote. There are two ways you can participate in the vote:
ONLINE: All VRBC Members can vote online here. Voting opens today and will close at 10:15 am on Sunday morning so we can announce the results at the end of the service.
IN-PERSON: For those attending worship in person, we'll have paper ballots available.
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EASTER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!
SUNDAY | APRIL 4
SUNRISE DEVOTION: 7:00 AM
As the sun rises on Easter morning, we'll gather outdoors for a brief time of Scripture, prayer, and song to celebrate the Resurrection. More info coming soon!
OUTDOOR WORSHIP: 10:00 AM
Celebrate the Resurrection with us at an outdoor family worship service on Easter Sunday! We will worship our risen King together in the south parking lot at 10:00 am. Come early and bring a lawn chair if you have one! (We'll have extras.) Children will attend with their parents.
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VRBC EVENTS: WHAT'S COMING UP
It's starting to warm up a little outside and we've got a lot of great activities on the calendar! Take a look at our events page to get all the details. We're adding new events just about every week so check back often to stay up to date.
MARCH
Drive-In Movie Night (03/05)
Baptism (03/07)
APRIL
Easter Sunrise Devotion (04/04)
Easter Worship (04/04)
Student Ministry Spring Silent Disco (04/16) Dinner for Eight (04/24)
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