August 8, 2021
ELIJAH: COURAGE UNDER FIRE
"Confusion" 
GROWTH INTENSIVE: SPIRITUAL RETREAT
AUGUST 7 OR AUGUST 21 | 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM

Sometimes our souls need a respite. We need some intentional time to take a deep breath and to be still for a little while -- to listen to our own souls and listen to the One who calls us His beloved. VRBC wants to offer you a comfortable space and a guide to help you pause and find some spiritual refreshment. 

For this special Growth Intensive, we are offering identical sessions on two different dates: August 7 and August 21. Each session will be led by Dr. Deirdre LaNoue, a trained provider of soul care, and will last from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Sign up for the day that works best for you! Morning coffee or tea, as well as lunch, will be provided. Contact Deirdre at deirdrelanoue@me.com with any questions. Click here to get signed up. 
JOHN HEWLETT: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS
SUNDAY | AUGUST 15 | 9:30 AM

Make plans now to join us for a special Sunday worship service on Sunday, August 15, to celebrate and honor Pastor John and Johanna Hewlett and their 20 years of service and ministry at VRBC. The service will begin at 9:30 am and will feature special stories, great worship, and an inspiring message by guest speaker DJ Reed. Following the service, everyone is invited to gather in the lobby for a celebratory reception.  

As a special thank-you, we are collecting personal notes and photographs to share with the Hewlett family. To contribute to this online book, please click here.

ATTENTION: 86:12 PARENTS: If your child participated in 86:12 during Pastor John's tenure as Worship Pastor, we would love to include their memories and photos as well. Please share this link with them so their messages can be included. 

Mark your calendar for this special celebration of 20 years of ministry!
VALLEY RANCH BAPTIST WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL 
PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Are you looking for a part-time position and want to work only hours that your children attend school? Valley Ranch Baptist Preschool is looking for some helping hands for the upcoming school year! These are paid positions and the preschool follows the Coppell ISD calendar for holidays. If you're interested in part-time work as a preschool teacher or teacher's aide, please contact our director, Sarah Waters, at swaters@vrbc.net or 972-304-8444 for more details.
WOMEN'S SUMMER BIBLE STUDY
LAST CLASS | AUGUST 11 | 6:00 TO 7:30 PM

Join us on Wednesday, August 11, as we gather at VRBC for the completion of our summer study of special women of the Bible. At this last class of the summer, we'll focus on Mary Magdalene and discuss her story of hope and redemption. We'll meet Wednesday, August 11, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. We'll also share a meal and enjoy lots of fellowship and conversation.

There is no cost to attend but please click here to get signed up; if you already registered for the previous sessions, you don't need to register again. Childcare is available for children ages 6 months through fifth grade, by request clicking here.

Questions? Contact Arthur Mendes at amendes@vrbc.net.
WISDOM WARRIORS
THURSDAY | AUGUST 19 | 11:30 AM TO 1:00 PM

Wisdom Warriors is a ministry for senior adults to build community and fellowship together. Join us on Thursday, August 19, in the VRBC lobby to share a delicious meal and sing hymns together. All ages are welcome and there is no cost to attend. Please click here no later than August 16 to register.

If you have any questions or would like to request transportation to the event, please contact Ann Kelly at anntkelly@verizon.net.
EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP LUNCH
AUGUST 29 | 11:00 AM | SEMINAR ROOM

There are many benefits to becoming a VRBC church member! If you or someone you know would like to explore church membership, make plans now to join us for an Explore Membership lunch on Sunday, August 29, at 11:00 am. It is THE BEST way to find out what VRBC is all about! We'll gather for lunch in the Seminar Room after church and get to know each other a bit better. We can then interact with church leaders about what it means to be a VRBC member.

Click here to sign up. Once you submit your registration, you will also be asked to complete a brief "Getting to Know You" form (one per adult). This allows us to tailor the content more specifically to registered participants.

If you have any questions, please email Amy Wilkins at awilkins@vrbc.net.
ELIJAH: COURAGE UNDER FIRE
SERIES CONTINUES | THIS SUNDAY | 9:30 AM
One of the best things about the Bible is that it shows us that God uses all kinds of people: men and women, introverts and extroverts, prophets and priests, warriors and poets, kind encouragers like Barnabas and bold preachers like Paul. In the Old Testament, God used a prophet named Elijah, who lived during a terrible time, one that called for strong leadership. One of Elijah's greatest legacies to us is one of courage under the fire of a sinful king and queen and decadent culture. As we explore the life of this fascinating man over the next few weeks, we are going to ask God to fill us with courage for the various struggles and opportunities we face. Join us this Sunday as we continue "Elijah: Courage Under Fire"!