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"Bold Experiment"
Dr. Larry Parsley, Senior Pastor
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WILLOW CREEK GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
AUGUST 6 - 7, REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
In August, Valley Ranch Baptist Church will host the 2015 Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit live via satellite for the sixth consecutive year.
As a Host Site (#089), VRBC members are eligible for a discounted rate to attend the Summit. Early bird pricing is $89 if you register on or before Tuesday, July 7. Thereafter, cost is $119.
Click here to register. When registering, enter Host Code password GLS15HOST to take advantage of VRBC's discount pricing.
No matter where your lead, whether at home, at work, in the community, or in your church, the Global Leadership Summit is a world-class experience that will equip you to be a better leader and to embrace your grander vision--the reason God called you to lead! If you have any questions about the Summit, email Jennifer Pope at jenppope@gmail.com.
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SENIOR JOURNALS NOW AVAILABLE TO SIGN!
NOW THROUGH MAY 17
Senior Journals are now on display in the church lobby and available for signing through Senior Sunday, May 17. Please take a moment to write a prayer or well wishes to any or all our high school seniors. Some of our seniors are fairly new to VRBC, so you may not know them well, but please feel free to express your sentiments to them!
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BOOK COLLECTION FOR CORNERSTONE LIBRARY
NOW THROUGH MAY 31
Cornerstone has started a mini-library to lend books in the cafeteria serving their homeless ministry. A variety of books are needed--Spanish and English Bibles, books on art, photography, biographies, history, computer technology, literature, medicine, sports, and travel, as well as how-to books, inspirational books, sudoku and crossword puzzle books, sketch books with pencils, etc.
If you would like to donate gently used or new books, please drop off books on the front porch of the home of Amy and Jeff Suttle at 517 Meadowood Lane, Coppell, where a container will be provided. Collection will continue through May 31.
If you have any questions, please email Teresa Brundige at tbrundige@vrbc.net or call her at the church office at 972-304-8722.
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1701 BUILDING PROJECT STARTING IN MAY!
VRBC is in the process of renovating the former Blooming Colors building, which is now called "1701" (the street address on Belt Line Road), to provide additional space for our singles, college, and student ministries. We are hoping the space will provide a fun and relaxed atmosphere to build relationships.
Not only are we hoping to renovate the inside of the building, but we are also planning to spruce up the land behind it. We are hoping to create a nice patio area, volleyball court, basketball court, and small playing field for soccer, football, and other sports.
One of the parts of this project in which we need help is furnishing the building. We are looking for living room furniture (couches, tables, lamps, rugs, etc.) and patio furniture to liven up the place both inside and out.
If you have any furniture to donate to this project, or If you would like to help with any other part of the renovation, we would love to talk with you about how to make that happen! Please contact Jason Thomas at jthomas@vrbc.net or text him at 214-709-6258.
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MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
In observance of Memorial Day, all church offices will be closed on Monday, May 25. Additionally, on Sunday, May 24 we will worship together at 10:30 am, but will not have any ABF, SBF or CBF classes. Children's Ministry is available for our children ages five and under as well as Trailblazers (Kindergarten - 3rd Grade).
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: "EVEREST"
WEEK OF JUNE 15 - 19
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Come encounter Everest--a place where we learn that we can conquer challenges with God's mighty power!
Join us the week of June 15 - 19 from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon for a dynamic week of exploring God's Word! VBS is for kids currently in kindergarten through 5th grade.
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KIDS CAMP AT CAMP EL HAR
JULY 27 - 29
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Calling all kids currently in the first through fifth grades--we are going to camp!
Join us for tons of fun at Kids Camp at Camp El Har near Joe Pool Lake in southwest Dallas where we will do lots of exciting activities like roasting marshmallows over a campfire, going on a hay ride, shooting BB guns, learning archery, swimming, playing nine square, gaga ball, and miniature golf, and MORE! So invite your friends and sign up soon to reserve your spot!
INFORMATION: Click here to check out Camp El Har's website! Cost is $120.
TRANSPORTATION: Camp El Har is only 23 miles from Coppell, so in order to keep costs low, we ask that kids be dropped off at Camp El Har at 2:45 pm on July 27 and picked up at Camp El Har at 12 noon on July 29.
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PRESCHOOL DAY CAMP: "FUN IN THE SUN"
SAVE-THE-DATES: JUNE 29 - JULY 1
Kids ages 3 - kindergarten are sure to have lots of fun in the sun as they enjoy some great summer activities during Preschool Day Camp June 29 - July 1 from 9 am - 12 noon.
Watch eNews and the church website for more information. Sign-ups begin soon!
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SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER TIME: "PRAYER PARTNERS"
EVERY SUNDAY MORNING AT 8:00 AM IN ROOM 241
You are invited to join the Prayer Partners prayer group in the Prayer Chapel (Room 241) at 8:00 am on Sunday mornings prior to the regularly scheduled church activities to pray for our church family and the upcoming worship service. We share a love for our church and a desire to see Jesus exalted in our worship, Bible fellowship classes, and relationships. As an added bonus, Pastor Larry outlines his planned sermon to provide specific focus and needs for prayer.
Everyone is welcome as your schedule permits. Prayer time usually ends about 8:45 am, but no worries if you need to leave earlier.
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WEDNESDAY EVENING PRAYER GROUP
EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 7:00 PM IN ROOM 241
You are invited to join a small group of dedicated VRBC members any Wednesday evening at 7:00 to worship in the Prayer Chapel (Room 241) and pray for each other, the church, and the community. Just come by if you are available!
If you would like more information about these prayer warriors, please email Ron Eberhardt at eberhardt2@verizon.net.
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re|engage
MONDAYS 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
re|engage is a marriage enrichment program which examines God's design for marriage and applies principles from the Bible to guide couples towards growth in their relationship with each other. Marriages in any condition can benefit.
So whether you are struggling to get along with your spouse, your marriage is broken, or you simply want to grow closer together as a couple, come and re|engage.
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VRBC CARE NETWORK
Do you have a prayer request or care ministry need (e.g., illness, death in the family, marital struggle, etc.) you'd like the staff to know about? Email the pastor on call confidentially at care@vrbc.net.
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HUNGER MINISTRIES
SACK SUMMER HUNGER SIGN-UPS NOW OPEN!
VRBC has several ministries to serve the hungry. Won't you consider helping?
SACK SUMMER HUNGER
Volunteer on Saturday mornings from June 13 through August 8 (with exception of July 4) at VRBC from 9:00 to 11:00 am to assemble weekly nutritious food sacks and to deliver them to families in Valley Ranch who are in need. This is a great opportunity for everyone including families with young children and students.
To watch a short video about the Sack Summer Hunger program, click here.
To sign-up to volunteer, click here. For questions, please contact Jason Thomas at jthomas@vrbc.net or 214-709-6253.
CORNERSTONE KITCHEN HOMELESS MEALS
Help prepare and serve a meal to the homeless in South Dallas on Sunday mornings or on the first Thursday of every month. For Sunday meal service, contact Contact Woody Conradt at woodyconradt@tx.rr.com or Jerry Sims at sims.sj@att.net. To volunteer for 1st Thursday Cornerstone Kitchen, click here.
VRBC GARDEN
Help tend the VRBC Garden located at 1701 E. Belt Line Road (just east of the church behind the 1701 Building) as we grow produce that is given to local food pantries in an effort to support healthy eating in our local community. To learn about serving in the VRBC Garden, contact Jeff Lamb at jeff.lamb@wnco.com.
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NORTH TEXAS ACCESS-LIFE EXPO
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
Only one in ten people affected by disability attend church, so Access-Life has designed a 4-hour, free community outreach Expo event to provide a time of Christ-centered encouragement, support, and fun for individuals and families living with disabilities.
The North Texas Expo will be held June 13 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (with volunteer check-in at 8:30 am) at Oak Grove Park in Grapevine, Texas. Volunteers are needed to help execute the event featuring boat rides, fishing, archery, crafts, games, food, and other fun activities.
To watch a short video about Access-Life and the Expo, click here. To volunteer, click here or sign-up by phone at 352-455-9926.
If you have any questions about Access-Life, contact Amy Suttle at sam.txwildcat@verizon.net.
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2015 CBF GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JUNE 17-19
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF), one of VRBC's primary denominational and mission partners, will hold its annual General Assembly at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Dallas this summer. In addition to attending, VRBC has been asked to help with various staffing opportunities.
The most critical needs are in the areas of registration and hospitality. Ushers and communion servers are also needed. Volunteers work various shifts during the following times:
- 12 noon - 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 17*
- 8:00 am - 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 18
- 8:00 am - 7:00 pm on Friday, June 19
*There will be a mandatory training session at 10:30 am on Wednesday, June 17, for those helping with registration.
For more information about CBF General Assembly, click here. To volunteer or learn more, contact Amy Wilkins at awilkins@vrbc.net.
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WAYS TO HELP VRBC MISSION PARTNERS RESPOND TO NEEDS IN EARTHQUAKE-RAVAGED NEPAL
Baptists in Nepal and their global missions partners joined in urging prayer and disaster relief for a nation devastated by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that claimed more than 4,400 lives and left thousands of others injured or displaced. For more information about the earthquake's devastation and how our Baptist mission partners are responding to these needs, read VRBC member Marv Knox's insightful article in the Baptist Standard here. We would ask you to do two things: - Pray for those who have lost family and friends, homes and livelihoods and for those who are responding. For a helpful prayer guide, click here.
- Consider giving to our Baptist mission partners who are responding. You can use the following links to donate much-needed funds through these groups:
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CORNERSTONE SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
We have several opportunities each month to serve alongside Cornerstone Baptist Church, our sister church in South Dallas:
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MISSIONARY SPOTLIGHT: THE BEJAR FAMILY
Juvenal and Katty Bejar host North American churches on mission trips to experience the transforming power of evangelism and discipleship alongside national church members. Their goals are to start new churches and to train new leaders. They are currently focusing on equipping Peruvian pastors and leaders with training for church planters, then encouraging these pastors to send members on church-planting campaigns. The Bejars also train young people for missions through a three-year training program.
The Bejars ask that we pray for their health, strength, and finances for mission trips.
At VRBC, the Bejars are partnered with the Journey ABF. To send a word of encouragement, you can email the Bejars at juvenalkatty@hotmail.com.
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UPCOMING MISSION TRIPS
ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR ADVENTURE TO BEGIN?
NEW MISSION TRIP OPPORTUNITY! Zimbabwe, September 16 - 26, 2015
Check out this and other upcoming mission trips on the VRBC Mission Trip webpage.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Funding assistance is available for international mission trips! Click here for more information and the application to request financial assistance. Please note the deadlines to apply.
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