Sunday, October 5, 2014

"Amazing: Grace and Prayer"  

 Romans 8:26-27

Minister to Students - Rich Roush

RECEPTION HONORING SARAH WATERS

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5

 

This year, Sarah Waters celebrates her 10-year anniversary with Valley Ranch Baptist Church and Valley Ranch Baptist Preschool. In recognition and appreciation for all that Sarah has given to these ministries, we invite you to join us next Sunday, October 5, for a reception in her honor after the conclusion of the 10:30 am Worship Service. Refreshments will be served and a card drop box will be available in the lobby for anyone who would like to take some time to write a note or drop a gift card in the basket. 

 

THANK YOU, Sarah, for your dedicated service to VRBC!


FAMILY FALL FEST
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26

Family Fall Fest will be an unforgettable night for the entire family, with fun activities including inflatables, face painting, music, carnival games, and more for all ages! We'll also have a chili cook-off and ping pong tournament! Delicious food will be available as well.  

Admission is free, but you do have to register for the ping pong tournament and chili cook-off.  Registration will be available at vrbc.net/events/fallfest shortly. 

We hope to see you there!

CARTER BLOODCARE BLOOD DRIVE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19

Your blood donation is an irreplaceable gift that saves lives right here in our community. Carter BloodCare relies on more than a thousand donors each day to meet the needs of patients in our community. To help maintain the balance of our precious blood supply, we ask that you join us in donating on Sunday, October 19, from 4:00-8:00 pm in the Fellowship Area at VRBC. 

Please contact Lisa Wells at [email protected] for more information.


BAREFOOT RUN - BENEFITTING BUCKNER SHOES FOR ORPHAN SOULS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4th

The 2014 Barefoot Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is this Saturday, October 4! Join us at Bachman Lake in Dallas or Run Where You Live - wherever you live! - to support Buckner Shoes for Orphans Souls. 

For more information, visit www.barefootrun.com.

2014-2015 BUDGET AND EXECUTIVE PASTOR VOTE RESULTS

 

Thanks for your participation in the governance process of VRBC. We had an extraordinarily high number of ballots returned and are pleased to announce that both the 2014-2015 Budget and the new Executive Pastor position passed with a 97% and a 93% approval margin respectively.
DEACON & CHURCH COUNCIL NOMINATIONS

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 THROUGH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19


 
Deacon and Church Council nominations begin Sunday, October 5, and continue through Sunday, October 19.  Ballots and instructions for both will be in ABF folders this Sunday and next.  Also included in the ABF folders are Church Council and Deacon "fact sheets."  Church Council ballots will also be distributed in the worship service and are available at the Welcome Center. 

 

Please return completed ballots in the designated envelope provided in your ABF folder or as you exit the Worship Service. 

TAKE THE ROMANS 8 CHALLENGE!

(NO ICE WATER INVOLVED)

 

From September 7 through October 19, 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.)

SING WITH THE WORSHIP CHOIR

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19

 

Do you love to worship God through singing?  We would love to have you join with us as we sing "Your Love Will Never Let Me Go" in the worship service on Sunday morning, October 19.  We will rehearse on Wednesday, October 15, at 6:30 pm in the Seminar Room.  Whether you have sung in choirs for years or never sung in front of anyone except your dog, you are welcome!  No auditions or experience necessary.  Check out our website at http://vrbc.net/choir for more details.

REFUGE: HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT

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.


BETH MOORE BIBLE STUDY: 1 AND 2 THESSALONIANS
WEDNESDAYS AT 6 PM

 

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.


 

We are using Beth Moore's book "Children of the Day" and meet Wednesday nights from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. The study will run through November 5, is open to both men and women, and is held in Room 241. Children's Ministry or children's choir provided for all preschool-aged children during the Bible study.

 

Contact Ron or Donna Eberhardt at [email protected] or 972-393-2398 for more information.

VRBC CARE NETWORK

 

Do you have a care ministry need (e.g., illness, death in the family, etc.) you'd like the staff to know about? Email us at [email protected]! 


NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7

 

During the month of July we talked a lot about fostering community within the church and in our neighborhoods, and several of you committed to host a neighborhood block party to reach out to your neighbors! Tuesday, October 7, is National Night Out, and there are community resources available to help make your party a fun time for everyone:

For more ideas on how to host a neighborhood gathering or reach out to your neighbors, please contact Amy Wilkins at [email protected]

 

CORNERSTONE SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
We have several opportunities each month to serve alongside Cornerstone Baptist Church, our sister church in South Dallas. 

CHRISTMAS STORE AUCTION

We are putting together a team of people to be a part of planning for our 2015 Christmas Store Auction.
Please email
[email protected] if you are willing to join the team!

SERVING OPPORTUNITY

One of our VRBC members has a neighbor with health challenges who needs some major yard work done. There is a considerable amount of tree trimming, raking and bagging leaves, clearing out vines and overgrown ground cover, and removing dry branches. If you, your small group or your ABF would be willing to help with this project in Coppell, please email [email protected]

UPCOMING MISSION TRIPS
FIND MORE INFORMATION AT WWW.VRBC.NET/MISSION-TRIPS 



 
Register for children's events at vrbc.net/ministries/vrkids/
Stay up to date on all things "Refuge" at
Men's Thursday Knights - 7:30-9:00 pm,
1st & 3rd Thursday of each month
 

Through September 28, 2014
Worship Service

 Actual
Budget
Difference
$3,083,764
$3,200,000
         ($116,236)
 
 481