February 14, 2021
S1:E4 "The Burning"
CORNERSTONE CLOTHES CLOSET
VOLUNTEER THIS SATURDAY!

Help meet basic needs of the homeless population in South Dallas through our partnership with Cornerstone Baptist Church by serving in their Clothes Closet and shower facility.

VRBC has committed to staff the Cornerstone Clothes Closet on the second Saturday of each month. Volunteers accompany people through the Cornerstone Clothes Closet and help them select clothing while developing friendships. Volunteers also clean and organize the Clothes Closet, wash and fold towels, and clean the shower area. Children ages 6 and over are welcome to help. 

For all the details and to sign up, click here. Contact Landa Parker at 214-793-2919 for more information.
EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP: VIRTUAL GATHERING
SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 21 | 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, February 21, 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.
MEN'S BREAKFAST 
SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 20 | 7:45 TO 9:30 AM
 
Join us on Saturday, February 20, at 7:45 am for a breakfast with other VRBC guys of all ages! You'll have the chance to have a great breakfast, connect with other men, learn a little, and laugh a lot.

As a special treat, Dr. Richard Thomas Vann Jr. will be our guest speaker. Dr. Vann is Director of the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry-Chaplaincy degree program at Dallas Baptist University. From 1969-2004 he served in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Air Force Reserve, as a chaplain in the Colorado Army National Guard, U.S. Army, and U.S. Army Reserve, retiring from the Army with the rank of Colonel in 2004.

Bring your own chair, and bring a friend! (Teenage sons are welcome as well!) This event will be outdoors in the south parking lot at VRBC. All safety measures will be observed (social distancing, hand sanitizers, and masks). No RSVP is necessary. For more information, contact Arthur Mendes at amendes@vrbc.net.
THE EXODUS CONTINUES!
 
An evil villain. An unlikely hero. A miraculous escape and a daunting journey. It sounds like the premise for a new Netflix series, but it's actually the true story of the Israelites' journey in the book of Exodus! This spring, we'll be "binge-watching" this story together, and not only will we be entertained, we will be changed! Join us this Sunday as we continue the journey!
 
How to connect:
  • Worship services: Weekly messages from Exodus--In-person at 9:30 am on Sundays or online on-demand.
  • Grow Groups: Weekly conversations about Exodus--You can get signed up at vrbc.net/grow.
  • At home: Daily readings/devotions--Online at  vrbc.net/exodus or on the VRBC app.
  • Family ministries--Click here to find out about all the opportunities for parents to engage with their children and students at home during our Exodus series.
VIOLA'S HOUSE 
A SPECIAL SERVE OPPORTUNITY

One of the wonderful ministries at Cornerstone Baptist Church is Viola's House. This special ministry offers emergency placement shelter for teen mothers who are faced with an unplanned pregnancy, and who may also be at risk for homelessness.  The girls at Viola's House are under quarantine and are in need of meals. For those whose love language is cooking for others, this provides a really special serve opportunity!

The process is simple. Volunteers cook a complete meal for 6 girls, deliver it to Viola's House (just behind Cornerstone Church at 1828 South Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75215), and place it on the front porch, Then, just ring the bell and wait for someone to come out and take it in. 

For more information and to volunteer, click here. 
VRBC EVENTS: WHAT'S COMING UP

It might be chilly outside but we've got a lot of great activities on the calendar to warm things up! Take a look at our events page to get all the details. We're adding new events just about every week so check back often to stay up to date.

FEBRUARY
Men's Breakfast (02/20)
Explore Membership Virtual Gathering (02/21)

MARCH
Drive-In Movie Night (03/05)
Baptism (03/07)

APRIL
Easter Sunrise Devotion (04/04)
Easter Worship (04/04)
Dinner for Eight (04/24)