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November 22, 2020
Cornerstone Sunday
Guest Preacher: Chris Simmons
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PASTOR CHRIS SIMMONS PREACHES
THIS SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 22 | 9:30 AM
Due to the pandemic, we unfortunately won't be able to celebrate our Cornerstone Family Sunday as we usually do with a combined worship service and a shared meal. But, we are excited to announce that Pastor Chris Simmons, the senior pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church, will be with us this Sunday morning to share the message. Make sure to join us in-person or online at 9:30 am, or on demand anytime that week!
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CHRISTMAS STORE VOLUNTEER SIGNUP
LOT OF OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE!
Due to COVID-19, a lot of changes for the VRBC Christmas Store have been implemented for 2020. Although it may look a little different this year, we are blessed that we'll still be able to serve both our local community as well as our brothers and sisters from Cornerstone.
Whatever your specialty is, we have just the serve opportunity for you! Learn more and sign up for all Christmas Store volunteer spots by clicking here. All COVID-19 safety guidelines will be followed.
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EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP: VIRTUAL GATHERING
SUNDAY | DECEMBER 6 | 5:00 PM
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 online for an Explore Membership gathering on Sunday, December 6, at 5:00 pm. It is THE BEST way to find out what VRBC is all about! We'll gather together via Zoom 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. To RSVP or find out more, email Amy Wilkins at awilkins@vrbc.net.
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FOLLOW JESUS IN BAPTISM
SUNDAY | DECEMBER 13 | 9:30 AM
On Sunday, December 13, 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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JINGLE JAM: SIMPLY CHRISTMAS
A PARTY BIG ENOUGH FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Christmas can be filled with all sorts of emotions. Some people easily experience the joy of the season. Some rest in the hope that God is making all things new. But others struggle to find peace due to life's circumstances. With all that's going on this time of year, we thought it'd be great to go back to the basics and simply celebrate Christmas.
LIVE NATIVITY DRIVE-THROUGH | DECEMBER 11 | 6:00 T0 8:00 PM
To get you and your family ready for Jingle Jam, we will host a special drive-through event on December 11, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, where you can pick up your Jingle Jam supplies. There will be hot chocolate and a live nativity for you to enjoy! Simply drive around to the circle drive at the south entrance and we'll get you all set. All church is invited!
LIVE FAMILY EVENT | DECEMBER 12 | 7:00 PM
As a special treat this year, we would like to invite you and your entire family to join us for a live Facebook event, "Jingle Jam: Simply Christmas," on December 12 at 7:00 pm. This ONLINE event is designed for all ages and will include games and music and drawings for prizes during the live chat! Watch live here. If you're not on Facebook, the video will be available on our VR Kids website.
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WORSHIP PASTOR JOB APPLICATION POSTED
Our Worship Pastor Search Team has been diligently and prayerfully working over the last couple of months on the early stages of our search, and we're excited to announce that the job posting and application are now active! We will be promoting this position through a number of our networks, but we would love for you to help us get the word out. The posting is available here. Please feel free to pass this website along to anyone you think might be helpful in identifying potential candidates for this position. If you have any questions, please email the chair of our search team, Woody Conradt at woodyconradt@gmail.com.
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IN-PERSON WORSHIP SERVICE
SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 22 | 9:30 AM
We have added weekly in-person worship services to our Sunday morning schedule and we'd love to have you join us! Here's how it works:
- We will hold an in-person service each week at 9:30 am.
- No reservations are required.
- Seating will be socially-distanced and masks will be required.
- No in-person children's ministry will be provided, but kids are welcome to join us in the services!
- If you've been exposed to COVID or experienced any symptoms in the past 14 days, we invite you to join us online.
Also, please plan to join us after the service for an outdoor coffee reception immediately following the service on the south lawn.
If you're not ready to return, that's ok! We'll continue to stream our services each week at 9:30 am and on demand throughout the week. Just visit vrbc.net and click the "Worship Online" button!
Questions? Email Amy at awilkins@vrbc.net for more information. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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THIS SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 22 | 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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THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
The VRBC offices will be closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
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