SEPTEMBER 19-20

Where:  Group Dynamix, 1215 Trend Drive, Carrollton, Texas 75006

When:    Parent drop-off: Group Dynamix at 8:00 pm, Friday Sept. 19

              Parent pick-up:  Group Dynamix at 8:00 am, Saturday Sept. 20

Cost:     $20/student which includes Group Dynamix fee, food, and 

             t-shirt

**Friends are welcome and encouraged to attend!!

Sign up at www.vrbcrefuge.net.

From September 7th through October 19th, Larry is preaching a series called "Amazing" (check out the trailer here) based on one of the most stunning chapters in all of Scripture - Romans 8.  To put ourselves in position for the Holy Spirit to make the most significant impact possible on us through this series, we are challenging every Valley Rancher to read a portion (or all) of Romans 8 every day during this series.  

We'd love to encourage you not just to read it, but to meditate on it.  And remember - when we say "meditate," we aren't talking about sitting cross legged, burning incense and clearing your mind (although I guess you could technically sit cross legged while you read, but it sounds uncomfortable to me!).  Instead, we're talking about spending a few minutes thinking deeply about what you've read and allowing God to speak to you through it rather than just skimming the passage.

If you'd like to read electronically, you can find all sorts of translations here.  You might try a different translation each day. NIV, NLT, ESV, and The Message are some great ones to try.

We encourage you - take the Romans 8 Challenge!  (but please don't post your video on Facebook. Really.)

The proposed 2014-2015 budget is now available on line for review. Please click here to review. Per our by-laws, the budget is presented for review and after a 30-day review period the congregation is asking to approve the budget. There will be a special called Church Conference on September 28 during the worship service to vote on the proposed budget. Please feel free to contact Buzz Lupton at blupton@vrbc.net if you have any questions. Thanks for your continuing support of VRBC.

OCTOBER 11-13

Who:       All High School Refuge students and their friends in high school

When:     Leave  VRBC Saturday, October 11 at 2 pm

              Return to VRBC Monday, October 13, at about 4 pm

Where:    Riverbend Retreat Center in Glenrose, Texas

Cost:       $99

Sign up at www.vrbcrefuge.net.

**If you need to arrive late (parent drop-off), please just let us know in the registration.

Is family life a challenge? Is work driving you crazy? Do you know God has a purpose for your life, but can't figure out what it is? Know that your circumstances are not coincidental. And God's timing is impeccable. Join Beth Moore on the Thessalonian shores as she walks you through the truth of each verse of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. In this study, you'll face crises, afflictions, relationships, doubts, concerns, and fears. Find encouragement for living the Christian life now and hope for when Christ returns.

Beginning September 10, we will being this Beth Moore study using her book "Children of the Day" on Wednesday nights from 6-7 pm. The study will run through November 5, is open to both men and women, and will be held in Room 241.

Contact Ron or Donna Eberhardt at eberhardt2@verizon.net or 972-393-2398 for more information.

The Dallas Harvest is a local event that features performances by MercyMe, Phil Wickham, and For King & Country, as well as a gospel message by Greg Laurie.  Harvest events are designed to be opportunities for Christians to invite family members, coworkers, friends, and acquaintances to hear the life-changing message of the gospel in an environment that is entertaining, yet non-threatening. 

For more information click here.

You are invited to an eleven-week Fall Bible Study at the home of Sally Sturm, 536 Edinburgh Lane, Coppell, Texas, every Tuesday from 10 - 11:30 am beginning Sept 9.  

We are studying the book of Joshua written by Jen Wilkin.  Jen is a local writer, speaker, author, mother to four high school/college children, and a Bible Study Leader in the community of Flower Mound, Texas. Click here to visit Jen's blog.

If you are interested, please contact Sally Sturm at sallysturm@aol.com.  Invite a friend to join you!

Registration is still open for Community Bible Study that meets at Valley Ranch Baptist Church on Tuesdays from 7-8:30 pm beginning September 2.  This co-ed class will study the "Servants of God: Books of Joshua, Judges, Ruth and 1 & 2 Samuel." Classes are available for men, women, couples, children and teens, and childcare is available for birth through kindergarten.  

Visit www.coppelleve.cbsclass.org for more information and to register.

We will meet this Friday at 9:30-10:30 at Hunterwood Park in Coppell located at 553 Anderson Avenue. This is great little park for those little ones, plus it has some short nature trails for the older ones!

Website for Hunterwood Park: click here.

There is, unfortunately, a chance of rain on Friday...if it is actually raining at 9:30, Plan B is to go to The Ark located inside Grace Point Church, 590 S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell.

Website for The Ark: click here.
 

For more information, contact Johanna Hewlett at johanna.hewlett@verizon.net. 

Thank you so much for your support of the Sack Summer Hunger Program! 

During the nine weeks of Sack Summer Hunger, 122,850 meals plus snacks were distributed to children in our community.  More than 1,530 kids enjoyed healthy food in their homes because of YOU!!!!