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May 9, 2021
The House that Prayer Built:
"A Family That Worships"
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MOTHER'S DAY IS THIS SUNDAY!
SUNDAY | MAY 9 | 9:30 AM | OUTDOORS
 Join us for a wonderful time of celebration at VRBC as we honor the special women in our lives! We will share a meaningful time of worship and appreciation together, as well as a special baptism celebration and parent child dedications. Arrive early to enjoy delicious hospitality (including individual "Bundtinis" generously provided by the Las Colinas "Nothing Bundt Cakes") and to take advantage of a beautiful backdrop provided for a great photo opportunity. The service will be held outdoors, with masks optional.
INVITE OPPORTUNITY
Mother's Day is a wonderful time to invite a guest to come with you to worship and enjoy all the celebration festivities!
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THIS SUNDAY | MAY 9 | 9:30 AM | OUTDOORS
On Sunday, May 9, we will celebrate baptism in our morning worship service outdoors 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! You may register by clicking here, and we will follow up with you. For more information, contact Amy Wilkins at awilkins@vrbc.net.
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SUNDAY | MAY 16 | 9:30 AM | OUTDOORS
Join us on Sunday, May 16, at 9:30 am as we celebrate and honor our graduating seniors at our outdoor worship service. Make sure to greet them personally and give them your congratulations on this impressive accomplishment! Congratulations, Class of 2021!
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WISDOM WARRIORS: LUNCH & HYMN SING
THURSDAY | MAY 13 | 11:30 AM | OUTDOORS
Wisdom Warriors is a ministry for senior adults to build community and fellowship together. Join us on Thursday, May 13, in the VRBC circle drive to share a delicious meal and sing hymns together. All ages are welcome and there is no cost to attend. Please click here to register no later than May 10.If you have any questions or would like to request transportation to the event, please contact Ann Kelly at anntkelly@verizon.net.
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JUNE 14 - JUNE 17 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This year at VBS kids will discover that they can trust Jesus. Life is rocky for kids - full of ups and downs and twists and turns. At Rocky Railway, kids will explore Jesus' power and learn how we can trust Jesus to pull us through when life feels like a valley or a mountaintop. Kids will deepen their friendship with Jesus and leave knowing they can trust him to do big things in their lives. WHAT TO EXPECT - In-person VBS for children currently in kindergarten through 5th grade.
- Limited space is available, and reservations will be required.
- Masks will be required inside the building for everyone 3 years and older.
- Temperatures will be taken for all those entering the building: staff, volunteers, and children. Only those with temp of 100° Fahrenheit or less will be allowed to enter.
For more details and to get signed up, click here.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
VBS offers many opportunities for volunteers to serve; click here to find out more. If you'd like to help out but have children of preschool age, childcare will be available for the children of volunteers (from 8 weeks to Pk 5). To request childcare for your preschool children, please register here.
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VRBP WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL NOW ENROLLING
2021-2022 CLASSES: AGES 6 MONTHS TO 4 YEARS
Registration for the upcoming VRBC Weekday Preschool year is in progress. For class options, fees, and steps to register, visit our new website. If you have additional questions or you'd like to schedule a preschool tour, please contact us at 972-304-8444 or email Sarah Waters at swaters@vrbc.net or Anna Hazelrigg at ahazelrigg@vrbc.net. The preschool year begins Tuesday, September 7, 2021, and ends Thursday, May 12, 2022. Classes are filling, so don't delay! We would love for your child to be a part of the VRBP family!
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GROWTH INTENSIVE:
MEETING OUR MUSLIM NEIGHBORS
WEDNESDAY | MAY 26 | 6:30 TO 8:00 PM
As Christians, we are called to extend hospitality and friendship to our neighbors and to share our faith. But how can we do it confidently and effectively? With so many different cultures and religions, it can be intimidating to even start a conversation.Come learn from our friend Mike, a minister in Indonesia. Together we will learn about Islam, how to befriend our Muslim neighbors, and how to share our faith with them.Click here to sign up, and let us know if you will be joining us online or in person. You will then receive a confirmation email with some suggested readings and videos that can help you prepare for our conversation.
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This past Saturday, VRBC held its first-ever VRBC Serve Day, and boy, was it a great success. A huge thank-you goes out to all the VRBCers who came to lend their talents and their time to serve VRBC and our community. More than 120 volunteers participated in 7 different projects over 10 different shifts, working with each other and our local partners to serve and make a difference together.
If you missed VRBC Serve Day, don't worry! We still have plenty of ways you can get involved. Just click here and pick one of the several serve opportunities coming up this season! If you'd like to join a VRBC Serve Team and volunteer alongside other VRBCers at least once a month, just click here and sign up for the opportunity that works best for you.
If you have questions or would like help connecting to a serve opportunity, email Arthur Mendes at amendes@vrbc.net.
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SATURDAY | MAY 8 | 9:00 AM TO NOON
In preparation for the sale of our property at 1701 East Belt Line, we are in the process of cleaning out a few things, mostly gardening tools. To help out with that, we are having a yard sale! Come check out what we have available this Saturday, May 8, from 9:00 am to noon.
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Mexico City is the place Marin Hulme currently calls home and where she will be serving for the foreseeable future. In one of the largest cities in the world, Marin is living in the small artistic neighborhood of Coyoacán, serving with a Mexican ministry known as "Milamex."
Within this ministry, she has had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including teaching English and working as a manager of a hostel. Currently she is transitioning to their fitness ministry, where she will serve women with faith and fitness. The goal of the fitness ministry is to help people encounter God in their bodies and see the integral connection between our mind, bodies, and spirits. She asks for prayers for endurance, perseverance, and long-term vision, as she is planning to work with this ministry for at least 8 more years.
For a closer look at the ministry, check out her video here.
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