Once again, the church office is closed and there

are NO Wednesday evening activities tonight.

This Sunday @ VBC

This Sunday is YOUTH SUNDAY! Our youth will be teaching our Sunday School classes, which begin at 9:15 AM. They will also lead every aspect of our morning worship service at 10:30 AM. Our senior speakers will be Christian Barrette, Becca Radford, Emma Rupe, and Sara Lang. You do not want to miss this special service! If you can't join us in person for worship, livestream is available at www.vintonbaptistchurch.org, and through our Facebook page.

Following are our other activities this Sunday:

• 11:45 AM Youth Choir
• 1:30 PM Youth Volleyball Practice (gym)
• 3:00 PM Preteens meet at Firehouse Skate & Play
• 4:00 PM Weeknight Worship rehearsal
• 5:00 PM Handbells rehearsal
• NO Extreme

India Mission Trip

VBC is planning a mission trip to India in October of 2025. The dates are still fluid at this time but we are looking at October 14-24. The cost for the trip is $2500, which includes air, transportation, meals and lodging. We are asking that commitments to participate be made by March 2nd. If you are interested but did not have the opportunity to attend the recent meeting, you can see Chris for the information that is available at this time. We are working with Bill Ross, Biju Chacko and Saji Kumar to help with the details.

Upcoming JOY Senior Events:

Mac & Bob's

Our first JOY Senior Break Out is Tuesday, February 25th. If you are riding the bus, it will depart VBC at 11:00 AM. If you are driving, be at the restaurant by 11:30 AM. Either way, be sure to sign up so we can give Mac & Bob's an accurate count.

Sight & Sound Trip

Our first overnight trip is planned for April 8th - 10th. We will go to the Sight & Sound production of "Noah," tour Philadelphia, take a farmland tour, and tour Turkey Hill ice cream, where you can make your own ice cream. The deadline to sign up for this trip is Sunday, March 23rd. Details can be found at the JOY Senior table.

Wohlfahrt Haus

The JOY Seniors are going to the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theater Thursday, May 1st. That seems like a long way off, but because the deadline for signing up is just over a month away and tickets are limited, we wanted you to know about this trip in advance. We will see the matinee of Mountain Music. The cost is $60 per person, which includes lunch, play, tax, and tips. The bus has limited seating (36 + driver), but you can drive. Please sign up and pay at the JOY Senior table to secure your spot. The deadline is Tuesday, April 1st. Departure is 10:00 AM.

Harrisonburg Trip

On Tuesday, March 11th the JOY Seniors will take a day trip to the Harrisonburg area. We will shop at the Shenandoah Heritage Market, have lunch at Wood's Grill Buffet, shop at the Little Debbie Factory Store and the Cheese Shop. The cost of this trip is just what you spend. Departure is 8:15 AM. Sign up and pay at the JOY Senior table.

Upcoming Youth Events

Youth Volleyball practice begins this Sunday, February 23rd, 1:30 - 3:00 PM. We will also practice March 2nd, 16th, and 30th, as well as April 6th, 13th, and 27th.

Mark your calendars for DNOW weekend March 7th - 9th. Click the following links for more details and for the registration form.

The Dr. Charlie J. Lovelace, III

Memorial College Scholarship

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Lovelace Scholarship, which is awarded each year to a graduating senior who is a member of Vinton Baptist and who will attend a four-year college or university. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded for the student's first year of school. Applications are available in the church office and by clicking here. Completed forms must be returned to the church office no later than 4:00 PM March 19th.

Thursday Morning Small Group

Stay tuned for details on Travis' Thursday Morning Small Group tomorrow. Should it be canceled due to weather, we will send emails and social media posts (FB and Instagram).

Preteen Spring Schedule

This Sunday, February 23rd the Preteens will meet at Firehouse Skate & Play at 3:00 PM for laser tag and skating. The cost is $20/person, which includes skating, skate rental, unlimited laser tag, and a $5 arcade card. Pickup is 5:00 PM.

Passport Kids Camp is scheduled for June 11th - 14th at Eagle Eyrie. The total cost is $200, and a $100 deposit is due March 31st; the balance is due May 1st.

Please see Whitney with any questions. All 3rd - 5th graders are invited to all Preteens events!

Young Adult Ministry

If you are between the ages of 18 and 28-ish, we invite you to be a part of our refreshed Young Adult Ministry at VBC. Please plan to join us for a Lenten study beginning Sunday, March 9th at 9:15 AM. We will meet each Sunday between March 9th and Easter. The location is TBD. We are in the process of seeking guidance from the Holy Spirit and dreaming about what this ministry could entail, and we would love to have your input as we make plans. If you have suggestions or want to talk further about this ministry, please contact Kim Yonce at 540-343-7685 or kim@vintonbaptistchurch.org.

Minister of Children & Families

Vinton Baptist Church, a moderate Baptist church affiliated with the CBF and BGAV, is seeking a part-time Minister of Children & Families who will lead the Children's Ministry at Vinton Baptist, overseeing the spiritual formation of children between the ages of PreK and 5th grade. This position is responsible for coordinating the activities and programs for this ministry, organizing annual events, and providing children and families with opportunities to grow in their faith, engage with the church, and participate in Christ's mission in the world. We are looking for a team player who is organized, professional, enjoys working with people, and is committed to helping children and families develop a deep love for God, others, themselves, the church, and the world. (Approx. 25 hours per week). Please send resumes to kim@vintonbaptistchurch.org.

Jean M. Thurman

c/o Harmony Independent Living

4428 Pheasant Ridge Road # 61

Roanoke VA 24014

Sunday, February 16, 2025:

Sunday School: 163

10:30 AM Worship

• in person: 231
• online: 370

The financial summary and the list of memorials/honorariums is not available today because of a computer issue in the church office. They will be published tomorrow or Friday when we can return to the office and fix those issues. Thanks for your patience.

Congratulations to Sara Lang, who is our new Children's Ministry Intern!

Bible Reading Plan

We've covered so much ground this week in our Bible reading plan. We've witnessed the tenth plague on the Egyptians, death. We've seen God rescue his people from that plague as he instituted the Passover, which is a critical moment in Israelite history. The remembrance of this singular event has been passed down from one generation to another for thousands of years; many Jews still celebrate the Passover today. We've watched the Israelites follow God through the wilderness, being fearful and angry about the lack of food and water; and we've seen God's provision. We've witnessed the wisdom of Jethro in advising his son-in-law, Moses, to divide up the tasks of judging this people. And we've seen Joshua and Moses wage war against the Amalekites.

What is your favorite part? Or what stands out to you as a lesson that we can learn from today? Please share your thoughts in our Bible Reading Plan FB group page. Just click here and ask to join. Happy reading!

-- Kim

"Check out" these new titles

in the church library:

• The Snake & the Spider by Karen Kingsbury
• "Legacy of Love" series by Irene Hannon (3 books)

Thank you so much for your prayers, cards, and calls after the sudden death of my brother, Don Jamison. It was such a comfort during this difficult time.

-- Rita Martin

Vinton Baptist Church,

Thank you for the beautiful peace lily, prayers, calls, cards, and visits at the time of Evelyn's passing. Her church family meant so much to her. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers, as we are going to really miss her.

-- The Family of Evelyn Belcher Welsh

Many thanks to Travis, VBC, the Dorcas Sunday School class, friends and neighbors for your kind words, calls, emails, visits, texts, plant, and food during my recent cancer surgery. Your support and especially your prayers helped so much! Susan Jones has been such an encourager. Please continue to pray as I start radiation in the future.

Love, Linda Kingery

The current prayer list is not available because the church office is closed today and also because we were having computer problems this morning. We hope to publish it for you tomorrow or Friday.