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September 12, 2021
COME TO THE FEAST
"A Feast for the Famished"
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INVEST IN YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE
REGISTER FOR A GROW GROUP TODAY!
In the midst of the busyness of life, the most important investment you can make is in your relationship with Jesus. Being a part of a Grow Group is a powerful way to do just that!
Grow Groups are groups of 10 to 20 people who meet regularly to encourage each other and talk about how the Bible applies to our daily lives. They are the BEST way to get connected at VRBC and to deepen your friendship with Jesus and others. We have tons of great groups this fall, including a special group designed to help you strengthen your marriage. You can get information on that group and all the other great offerings here.
One note: this semester, we're asking everyone to register, even if you've already been in a group before. Don't worry - it's easy and only takes a minute. Just click here.
FALL GROW GROUP KICKOFF!
Get ready to celebrate the beginning of the Fall Grow Group semester in style! At 11:00 am THIS Sunday, September 12, ALL of our fall groups will meet together in the worship center for the first session of the semester. We'll hear exciting updates about the fall and spend time together in worship and prayer. Then, we'll break out and spend some time in our individual groups. Don't miss out . . . sign up for a group today here and join in on the fun!
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THIS SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 11 | 8:00 TO 8:30 AM
Please join us THIS Saturday, September 11, at 8:00 am, as Pastor Larry leads us in a simple prayer service in remembrance of the events and sacrifices twenty years ago. We will gather on the south lawn for scripture readings, prayer, and joining together to sing "Amazing Grace."
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS
Would you consider saying "Yes!" to serving in the Children's Ministry? We have all kinds of serve opportunities available, on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. For more information, click here or email our Children's Pastor, Priscila Mendes, at pmendes@vrbc.net to learn how you can help!
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SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 11 | VRBC
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 invite you to join us for "Meals with a Mission." Every quarter, VRBC volunteers prepare and distribute several hundred meals right here in the VRBC kitchen to distribute to families in need in our community. There are 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! Meal distribution will be a contactless, drive-through process.If you would like to give financially to support this ministry, please visit our giving page 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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SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 11 | 10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM
Only one in ten people affected by disability attend church, so Access Life has designed a free, four-hour community outreach Expo event to provide a time of Christ-centered encouragement, support, and fun for individuals and families living with disabilities.
This year's North Texas Expo will be held September 11, 2021, at Meadowmere Park in Grapevine from 10 am to 2 pm. As always, the Expos are FREE events that feature boat rides, bank fishing, archery, kayaking, animals, adaptive sports, art, crafts, games, food, and more! Safety guidelines will be observed. Click here for more information about the Expo. To volunteer or participate, click here or call (352) 455-9926.
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VRBC CLOTHING DRIVE: WE'VE GONE VIRTUAL!
Every year, VRBC partners with 1310 The Ticket to participate in the annual "Drop Your Pants" clothing drive benefitting the Cornerstone Clothes Closet, which serves hundreds of homeless men every month. Because it takes more than 100 volunteers working outside to make "Drop Your Pants" (DYP) happen each year, our very own Bob Sturm and Pastor Chris Simmons from Cornerstone Baptist Church are doing this event online, just like it was done in 2020.
Since many of you are already on your computer working from home, DYP has set up a simple online option for you to participate. Instead of dropping off clothing donations in person, you can just click a button and make a financial contribution from the comfort of your home! The money collected will be used to purchase clothing items such as blue jeans, underwear, t-shirts, golf shirts, winter jackets, and so much more from wholesale vendors. The need for clothes at the Cornerstone Clothes Closet has not diminished so this fundraiser is more important than ever! If you would like to donate, please click here.
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PROPOSED 2021-2022 ANNUAL BUDGET
TOWN HALL MEETING | SEPTEMBER 22 | 6:30 PM
Pursuant to our church bylaws, after approval by Church Council and the Finance/Human Resources Committee, the proposed 2021-2022 Annual Budget will be available for online review at vrbc.net/finance as of September 10, 2021. There will be a Town Hall Meeting for presentation and review of the proposed budget on Wednesday evening, September 22, at 6:30 pm This meeting will be in advance of the official vote on the budget by the congregation on October 10, 2021, during the worship service.
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VOLUNTEER AT REGISTRATION!
For the last 21 years, one of VRBC's most beloved traditions has been the annual Christmas Store. At the Christmas Store, we have the opportunity to share hope with hundreds of families in Coppell, Valley Ranch, and South Dallas by providing Christmas gifts for their kids and by visiting with them, praying with them, and sharing the gospel with them. Just like we did last year, we'll be spending time with our guests during the registration process:
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Wednesday, September 29 (4:00 to 7:00 pm)
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Sunday, October 3 (2:00 to 4:00 pm)
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Wednesday, October 6 (4:00 to 7:00 pm)
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During registration, they'll select all their gifts from an online catalog. In December, all these families will come to VRBC and Cornerstone to receive their gifts.
We have spots for LOTS of volunteers during the registration! This is a great opportunity to get to know some of our neighbors, encourage them, and invite them to VRBC. We have opportunities for you to serve as a greeter or as a registration assistant. Note: registration assistants will need to bring their own laptop or tablet. Volunteers are needed both for English speakers and for Spanish speakers, and training will be provided (not for learning Spanish - you're on your own for that one!). For more information or to volunteer to help with registration, please click here.
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CHRISTMAS STORE AUCTION
OCTOBER 7 | 6:30 TO 9:00 PM
Back by popular demand . . . the VRBC Christmas Store Auction! This very special event gives our church body the opportunity to raise money for our annual Christmas Store, benefitting families in South Dallas, Valley Ranch, and Coppell. There will be great food, live entertainment by Uptown Violins, plenty of church-wide fellowship, and fun! This year's theme is: "Dallas: Big Things Happen Here!"
We will have a variety of items to bid on and a marketplace selling homemade goods. Tickets are $20 per person; click here to get signed up. You don't want to miss it - big things are happening here!
LIVE AUCTION: HOW CAN YOU BE INVOLVED?
We would love our church family to get involved and help with this fundraiser. We are seeking items for bidding in the live auction. Some examples of what we are looking for include: a few days at a vacation home/lake house, airline tickets, sports package/sports memorabilia, fine jewelry, or a golf package.
You can use your skills/talents too. For example, you might: host, plan, and pay for a ladies' luncheon in your home or at a restaurant; provide a "Dessert of the Month"; provide yard service for 3 months; provide handyman skills; or contribute toward braces (orthodontist) or eye exam/glasses (eye doctor).
Use your imagination! This is a great way to get behind a good cause, serve your church, and impact the kingdom! If you would like to donate, please contact Karen McCord at karenlmccord@gmail.com.
MARKETPLACE: WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A VENDOR?
The Marketplace will be back at the Christmas Store Auction on October 7! We are currently looking for "vendors" who make specialty foods and boutique-type art and crafts to sell during the auction evening. All proceeds will benefit the Christmas Store. In the past, we have sold beautifully packaged toffee, salsa, pickled jalapeƱos, cake balls, handmade soaps, adorable aprons, jewelry, potted flowers, and paintings, to name just a few. This area provides an opportunity for everyone to buy something fun. If you think you would like to be a vendor, please contact Cherie Walker at cherieswalker@gmail.com or 972-400-2721 for further information and parameters.
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CHILDREN'S CHOIR STARTS NEXT WEEK
SIGN UP YOUR CHILD TODAY!
The VRBC Children's Choirs will begin Wednesday, September 15, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
JOYFUL NOISE CHOIR: Kids 4 years old (by September 1, 2021) through kindergarten are invited to learn how to worship God, have fun with friends, and explore music in creative ways. Rehearsal location: Room 107 in the Children's Ministry area COOL CHOIR CLUB: Kids in first through fifth grade will have fun learning to worship God through music, learn more about Jesus, and share his love with others. This choir will have several performances during the school year and the highlight will be the spring musical. Rehearsal location: "The Ranch" in the Children's Ministry area
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SUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 19 | 9:30 AM
On Sunday, September 19, 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! Click here and click here to get signed up, and we will follow up with you. For more information, contact Amy Wilkins at awilkins@vrbc.net.
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AXE THROWING & MEN'S BREAKFAST
SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 25 | 8:00 TO 10:00 AM | VRBC
Calling all men and boys (10 years old and up) to VRBC! On Saturday, September 25, from 8:00 to 10:00 am, VRBC Men will have a fun morning of fellowship where we'll gather together to throw some axes, enjoy a great breakfast, and pray. We'll have complimentary coaching from a talented AXExpert and we'll be able to play some games and have lots of "men time"! This is a perfect event for you to invite a friend or a neighbor to join you.
All participants must sign the waiver available here in order to participate. Click here and click the "Register" button to get signed up and let us know you are coming; the registration deadline is Thursday, September 23.
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LET'S PLAY PICKLEBALL! SIGNUP IS OPEN
THURSDAYS | 9/30-11/4 | 7-9 PM
Have you ever played "pickleball"? Would you like to learn how? Join us this fall as we all learn to play together, with lots of fun and fellowship thrown in! Beginning Thursday, September 30, and running weekly (except October 7) through Thursday, November 4, we'll be meeting at Wagon Wheel Tennis Center in Coppell, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, to play this funny-sounding-but-great-to-play sport.
If you're not familiar with the game, click here to watch a short video to get you up to speed. No experience is required, and all skill levels are welcome to join the fun. The cost per person is $20 for five weeks of play; scholarships are available. Space is limited to the first 50 adults who register. Click here to get signed up.
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