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"Follow Jesus into Scripture"

March 6, 2022

Luke 4:1-13

FIRST WEDNESDAY

TONIGHT! | 6:00 TO 7:00 PM | WORSHIP CENTER

In recent months, Pastor Larry and our pastoral staff have increasingly felt led by the Holy Spirit to equip VRBC to strengthen our prayer – as individuals and as a church. As part of this conviction, we will be gathering on the first Wednesday of each month this spring to pray together.

At tonight’s 1W, we will celebrate Ash Wednesday together. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, a season of preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ death and resurrection during Holy Week. At tonight’s service, we’ll focus on confession and forgiveness, receiving Communion together. We’ll also have the opportunity for those who are interested to receive ashes on their forehead as a reminder of our mortality and dependence on Christ. We hope you will join us for this memorable and meaningful service.

PARENTING CONFERENCE

MARCH 5 | 9:00 AM TO 12:30 PM

Parenting in today's world is a real challenge! We want to resource parents to raise kids well and build strong families. Hear from expert Dr. Shelly Melia about the crucial role parents play in raising children and students. Even if your kids are already teenagers, it's not too late! We have lots of helpful content for you to run the race well and to finish strong. In our breakout sessions, we will tackle tough topics like talking to your kids about sex, raising good stewards, parenting in the digital age, coping with pressure, and more! Click here for more details and to get registered. You won't want to miss it! 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

"MONUMENTAL" | JUNE 13-15

This year at VBS, kids will discover the vastness of God’s love. Studies show that many kids today struggle with feelings of inadequacy, walking through deep valleys and canyons of loneliness.

At Monumental, we’ll point kids’ eyes up, to a loving, powerful God who is bigger than . . . well, anything! As they embark on action-packed, faith-filled adventures, they’ll explore what it means to be loved by a mighty God.

Learn more and register at vrbc.net/events!

VRBC CORNHOLE LEAGUE

REGISTRATION ENDS MARCH 6!

We'd like to invite all adults to come enjoy a bag-tossin' good time as part of our new spring tradition — the 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.

Regular season play begins Sunday, March 27, at VRBC and continues every Sunday afternoon through May 1 (skipping Easter.) During the regular season, each two-person team will be scheduled for one 30-minute game per week.

Online registration is open and runs through March 6, 2022. You can sign up as a team or as an individual and we will pair you up with someone. The cost is $10 per person (scholarships are available). Space is limited so register soon! Click here for more details and to get signed up. Questions? Email Trey Deloach. 

LAUNCHING A LEGACY CELEBRATION!

WEDNESDAY | MARCH 9 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM

We would love to invite you to join us next Wednesday for a giant PARTY to celebrate the conclusion of our Launching a Legacy campaign! Through the generosity of our congregation and the grace of God, we have been able to completely pay off our mortgage and fully fund our upcoming campus renovations, and we can’t wait to celebrate this with you!

From 6:00-6:45, we will meet in the Worship Center for a “Church Family Gathering” where we’ll share stories of God’s work among us, hear updates about what’s happening in the life of the church, and pray together. Then, we’ll head outside (where our kids and students will join us) for the party! There will be food and drinks, a note-burning ceremony (with sparklers for everyone!), a groundbreaking ceremony, and more. Childcare will be available for children aged 8 weeks through 5^th grade during the first portion of the evening, then kids will join us for the outdoor party.

KENYA MISSION TRIP

SEPTEMBER 26 – OCTOBER 4, 2022

This fall, VRBC will be partnering with African Christian Outreach (ACO) on a mission trip to Kenya, led by VRBC-supported missionary Tom Stickney. On this trip, we will minister to the entire ACO staff team at their annual conference through worship, training, and kids ministry. We will also be able to see the beauty of Kenya by going on a three-day safari together! The trip cost is estimated to be $3,200 plus airfare (estimated to be around $900). Elementary school age and older are eligible to apply; children younger than 9th grade will need to have a parent on the trip.

Click here for more details and to apply. Questions? Please contact Amy Wilkins at awilkins@vrbc.net.