JOIN US FOR WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
ONLINE & IN PERSON |
SUNDAY | JUNE 21
IN-PERSON SERVICE | 9:30 AM | REGISTER
HERE
After a successful launch of our in-person service last Sunday, registration is open for this Sunday, June 21, for our single service at 9:30 am. Online registration is required for in-person attendance to ensure we are able to keep everyone safe and comfortable; click here for details about what to expect and to get registered. There is limited capacity so sign up soon! If our registration fills up, you may sign up for the waiting list and you will be notified if a spot opens up.
For those who are in a higher risk category, or for those who are not yet comfortable worshiping in person, our livestream worship will continue to be available at 9:30 and 11:00 am at
vrbc.net/live
.
Livestream Glitches: It's not you . . . it's me!
As we've transitioned to hosting in-person worship services and livestreaming at the same time, we've been experiencing some challenges with our streaming quality. Don't worry--it's not your internet; the issue is on our side. We are working with our IT team and our internet service provider to resolve the issue as soon as possible. In the meantime, we appreciate your patience! Also, if you choose to attend an in-person worship service, you can help us by turning off your phone's wifi while you're in the building for the next few weeks. Thanks!
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YOU ARE GOD'S MASTERPIECE
VBS | NEXT WEEK | ONLINE
Our very special online VBS is almost here! Next week, we'll have a fun, ONLINE version of VBS for your kids to do at home. We have lots of creative ideas and are busy planning some great activities. Our theme this year is "You Are God's Masterpiece" and is for children ages 4 (by 9/1/2019) through (just completed) fifth-grade.
The three-day VBS program and videos will be released on Monday (6/22), Wednesday (6/24), and Friday (6/26). In order
to r
eceive the supplies you'll need, register
here
as soon as possible.
Once our supplies have run out, you may still register; the patterns and list of supplies you'll need to gather will emailed to you.
Click
here
for a quick digital invite to share with friends!
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86:12 MISSION WEEK NEEDS YOUR HELP
OUR FOOD DRIVE WRAPS UP TOMORROW
86:12 Mission Week 2020 is next week! As part of this year's activities, our students will be assembling 200 packs of food, benefitting Irving Cares. In preparation, they'll need your help! They are holding a food drive right here at VRBC. The students are collecting:
- Canned vegetables
- Canned fruit
- Jars of peanut butter
If you'd like to contribute, food donations can be dropped off anytime TOMORROW at the VRBC circle drive (south side). Questions? Contact Corey Gummelt at cgummelt@vrbc.net.
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SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH AUGUST 15 | 9 TO 11 AM
SACK SUMMER HUNGER: Volunteer every Saturday morning this summer through August 8 at VRBC from 9:00 to 11:00 am to deliver weekly nutritious food sacks for Valley Ranch
families in need. We have made a number of changes this year to keep our volunteers safe. Food will already be assembled into boxes for delivery. Volunteers will drive through the VRBC circle drive to pick up the food boxes, and then deliver them to each family's doorstep.
We ask that you wear masks and practice social distancing whenever possible.
SCHOOL BACKPACKS: On Saturday, August 15, we will be delivering backpacks with school supplies, and praying for the children as they prepare to return to school.
SERVE OPPORTUNITY: This is a great serve opportunity for everyone, including Grow Groups, families with young children, and students. It is also a wonderful opportunity to invite your non-Christian friends to serve alongside you, so they can see God's love in action.
Click
here
to learn more about how you can volunteer and to sign up!
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SERVING CORNERSTONE
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Our church has enjoyed a close friendship and partnership for two decades now with Cornerstone Baptist Church, a predominantly Black church in south Dallas. Their community has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19, with devastating effects on health, finances, and children's education. We reached out to Pastor Chris Simmons to see how we can stand with them during this challenging time.
Here are some opportunities to serve:
FEED THE HOMELESS
Click here to help us prepare and serve a meal on the first Thursday of the month.
(NEW)
WRITE NOTES
Click
here
to send an encouraging note to ten families from Cornerstone's community that we served at the 2019 Christmas Store.
(NEW) CENSUS HELP
For those who struggle with literacy, completing the U.S. Census can be particularly challenging. It is extremely important for their community to receive the funding it needs for education, health, safety, and other needs. Pastor Chris Simmons is putting together a team to help with that and will give us details of how to support with this project. Click here to receive more information on how to volunteer.
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VRBC ONLINE GIVING
Thank you for your generous giving that allows us to continue to make an impact through the ministries of VRBC. You can give online here or on the VRBC app. You can also use "Text to Give" by simply texting the word "Give" to 972-430-7733 and following the instructions. If you wish to mail your contribution, the address is Valley Ranch Baptist Church, 1501 E. Belt Line Road, Coppell, TX 75019. Please contact the office at 972-304-8722 or dblankenship@vrbc.net, if you need assistance or to request giving envelopes.
Contributions through Sunday, June 14, are $2,152,929 which are 99% of budget contributions YTD of $2,182,740. For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, total budgeted contributions are $2,950,000. For more information on giving for the fiscal year click here.
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MISSIONARY SPOTLIGHT
THE STRINGERS
Hayden and Linley Stringer are serving in Greece with a college student ministry. As Greece faces economic crisis, there are few places to turn for hope. Many students are unhappy with the Greek Orthodox Church because they believe it is outdated, and church and God are the same thing to them. Hayden and Linley are seeking to teach students how to study the Bible for themselves so these students can then spread that to their friends, family, and beyond.
Click
here
to hear more of their story!
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"GOD THROUGHOUT MY DAY" CONTINUES
It's been said there are two kinds of people: morning people, and people who hate morning people! While it's true that we're all different when it comes to our natural rhythms, one thing that's true of
all
of us is that the different times of the day provide us with different opportunities and vulnerabilities in our spiritual lives. The good news is that God's power and presence are available 24/7/365! In this series, we'll talk about how to intentionally open ourselves to God's presence throughout every part of our day.
If you missed last week's sermon about "God When I Work," click here to watch or listen. Join us this Sunday at
vrbc.net/live at 9:30 or 11:00 am to learn more!
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