FEAR NOT

"Don’t Be Afraid of God’s Word"

December 5, 2021

Luke 1:26-38

THE VRBC CHRISTMAS STORE

STARTS ON SATURDAY!

DECEMBER 4-11

READY. GET SET. VOLUNTEER!

Signups to serve during the VRBC Christmas Store are open and you can be a part of this amazing ministry! We are blessed that we are able to serve both our local community as well as our brothers and sisters from Cornerstone.

SERVE OPPORTUNITIES

We have many serve opportunities still available, but we are particularly looking for volunteers in the areas of gift wrapping and hospitality. Learn more and sign up for all Christmas Store volunteer spots by clicking here.

Questions? Please contact Arthur Mendes at amendes@vrbc.net.

CHURCH FAMILY GATHERING

SUNDAY | DECEMBER 5 | 5:00 PM

We invite you to join us at 5:00 pm on Sunday, December 5, for a Church Family Gathering. At this meeting, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from Church Staff, the Church Council, and other leadership groups about all the exciting things God is doing among us in this season. We’ll give special focus during this session to our “Launching a Legacy” campaign, including conversation about the capital improvement projects we have planned and plenty of time for Q&A and discussion. This event will serve as the Annual Meeting required in our church bylaws. We hope to see you there!

WISDOM WARRIORS

THURSDAY | DECEMBER 16 | 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, December 16, in the VRBC Seminar Room 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 December 13 to register.

If you have any questions or would like to request transportation to the event, please contact Ann Kelly at anntkelly@verizon.net.

VALLEY MISSION TRIP | MARCH 7-12

FAMILY TRIP | KIDS ARE WELCOME

VRBC is partnering with UBC Houston, Buckner's Family Hope Center, and E3 Partners to build a home for a family in the Rio Grande Valley area of Texas. We will also be partnering with our new church planters, Felipe and Perla DeLeon, for worship and outreach, children’s ministry, organizing a family event to engage the community, as well as sharing the love of God in the local community. We will need people with experience in construction, electrical, plumbing, and other homebuilding skills, as well as those who are just willing to work! Spanish speakers are also needed to either translate or train. Financial assistance is available. For more information and to register, please click here.

If you have questions, please contact Arthur Mendes at amendes@vrbc.net Registration deadline: Saturday, January 1, 2022. 

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

DECEMBER 24 | 6:00 PM

Come celebrate Jesus’ birth with us at our Christmas Candlelight Service on Friday, December 24 at 6:00 pm. This is always one of the highlights of our church year as we sing Christmas carols, hear a special message for kids (and one for grown-ups too!), and light candles together, symbolizing the light that Jesus brings. Come early and enjoy hot cocoa cookies! The service will also be available for streaming beginning at 6:00 pm on December 24 at vrbc.net.

VRBC WOMEN'S RETREAT:

ENNEAGRAM WORKSHOP

SATURDAY | JANUARY 8 | 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

Join the VRBC Women's Ministry and guest speaker Lisa M. Hancock, M.A., as we learn more about the woman God made you to be through participating in an Enneagram Workshop.

The Enneagram is a personality typing system that can profoundly deepen your understanding of and love for yourself, others, and God. Many Christians have found that the Enneagram, like personality tests and spiritual gift inventories, can provide a helpful perspective on seeing how God has "wired" us and how we can best serve God and love others well.

More than just new information about your personality, the Enneagram can open up powerful possibilities for deep spiritual transformation, and can assist in our walk with God, enable our true and best self to emerge, and can change the way we relate to others. We hope you will join us on Saturday, January 8, for this workshop. Lunch is included. The deadline to register is Monday, January 3. Click here to register and save your spot!

Questions? Contact Kathy Lonborg at kathy.lonborg@verizon.net.

VRBC IS "LAUNCHING A LEGACY"!

We recently announced the rollout of a special season of giving called "Launching a Legacy." We believe God is going to use this campaign to prepare our church for great things in the coming season! For all the details, check out the overview video, or visit the "Launching a Legacy" page!