eNews: October 6 – 12, 2008
HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK
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Christmas Store Auction Tickets – ON SALE NOW!
Get your Christmas Store Auction electronic tickets now, before space sells out. The Auction will be held on October 18, in the Church Lobby. The Christmas Store Auction supports the Cornerstone Christmas Store and the Peru Christmas Store. If you want to learn more about these ministries, visit our website. The Dinner and Silent Auction will begin at 5:30 and the Live Auction will begin at 8:00. eTickets are $25 per person and you can register by going to www.vrbc.net/Auction
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NEWS FOR EVERYONE
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Deacon Selection Process – Valley Ranch Baptist Church has begun its annual Deacon Selection Process. The role and number of deacons will be changing this year to allow for more focus on member care. Beginning October 19, ballots will be distributed with a list of all the eligible deacon candidates and beginning October 26 through November 2, completed ballots will be accepted. We are requesting that you take time to pray about your selection and return the form to your ABF leader or leave in the iCenter. If you would like more information about the process, please visit our website at www.vrbc.net/deacon.
Cornerstone Coat Drive – October 1 – 29
Women’s Time Out with Friends will be collecting coats during the month of October. If you have any coats that will be replaced this year or would like to donate a new one, please bring them to the church. These coats will be taken to the Cornerstone Clothes Closet and given to those in need this winter. Please drop them off before October 29th.
National Night Out – October 7
National Night Out is a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. It is a great opportunity to be the presence of Christ in your own neighborhood and reach out to those in your community. This is a great way to continue to practice the principles of “Grace Street”. For more information, you can visit www.nationalnightout.org
Gulf Coast Hurricane Disaster Relief Trip – October 10 – 13
Volunteers are needed to help with cleanup in the Gulf Coast Region. This is the second trip being taken and if you are interested in going, you can register at www.vrbc.net/hurricanerelief. If you have additional questions, please contact Amy Wilkins at awilkins@vrbc.net .
Park Fridays – Friday, October 10 at 9:45 AM
Park Friday this week will be at the Flower Mound Community Activity Center : 1200 Gerault Rd, Flower Mound, TX. Directions from the church are as follows: Take a left out of the parking lot on Belt Line and go west. At Denton Tap, turn right. Take a left on Sandy Lake Rd and stay on until you cross over 121, then turn right on Grapevine Mills Parkway. (There will be a Starbucks on the opposite side of the road). Head north on Grapevine Mills Parkway briefly until you reach Gerault Rd. Go about 1 mile on Gerault Rd and the CAC will be on your right. Look for the playground area between the softball fields. Contact Dawna Gage at d2gage@yahoo.com for more details.
Legacy Lunch – Monday, October 20
Do you love to sing hymns? Join us in the choir room, Room 151, at 11:30 AM for a free lunch, a lesson from our pastor, and a time of worship through singing hymns. Contact John Hewlett for more information at jhewlett@vrbc.net.
VRBC Blood Drive with Carter Blood Care - Wednesday, October 22 4 – 9 PM
The blood drive will be held in the church lobby. Signups are available in the iCenter. Contact Steve Massey at 972-393-5473 or scmassey@verizon.net if you have any questions. You can also visit www.carterbloodcare.org.
Parent/Child Dedication – Sunday, November 2
A Parent/Child Dedication will be held during both morning worship services. If your family would like to participate in this time of dedication, contact Karen Simmang at ksimmang@vrbc.net
Marriage Conference – Saturday, November 8
Join Dr. Dan Allender as he speaks of God’s design for marriage through the matrix of Genesis 2:24. This is a great time to join another couple or ABF group in attending the all day seminar to enrich your marriage. The cost is $45 per person or $85 per couple. The conference will be held at Irving Bible Church from 9:00 – 4:30 PM. Register Here
STILL TEACHERS NEEDED !!!
Please be in prayer about serving in one of the following areas:
Preschool – 3 teachers needed during the 9 AM hour
The Ranch – 1 teacher for 1st grade, 9 AM
Ranch 54 – 1 teacher for 4th and 5th grade girls, 9 AM
1 teacher for 4th and 5th grade boys, 9 AM
Staff Opening
VRBC is seeking a part time receptionist to work Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from 8:30 – 11:30. If you are interested in finding our more about this position, contact Tara Benedict at tbenedict@vrbc.net.
Small Groups
If you are interested in joining a small group, please visit www.vrbc.net.
Worship Guide
As many of you have noticed, the worship guide has undergone some recent changes. Due to the several questions that have arisen about why, we have posted our worship guide philosophy on our website. To learn more, please visit www.vrbc.net/worshipguide.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
VRBC Calendar
Oct 10 – Park Fridays, 9:45 AM
Oct 10 – 13 – Gulf Coast Hurricane Disaster Relief trip
Oct 10 – Parent/Student Tailgate Cookout, 6 PM
Oct 17 - Women’s Time Out with Friends, 9:30 AM
Oct 18 – Christmas Store Auction, 5:30 PM
Oct 20 – Legacy Lunch, 11:30 AM
Oct 22 – VRBC Blood Drive 4-9 PM
Oct 26 – Quarterly Church Conference
Nov 2 – Christmas Store Volunteer Signups Begin
Nov 2 – Parent/Child Dedication
Nov 7 -9 - Children’s Fall Retreat, 2nd- 5th grades (signup vrbc.net/register)
Nov 8 – Marriage Conference
Nov 9 – Discover VRBC, 4 PM
Nov 30 – Holiday Schedule 10:30 AM service only - No ABF’s, SBF’s, CBF’s classes for 4/5s and under at 10:30 only
Nov 30 – Multicultural Workshop 5-7 PM
Ongoing Fall Activities
For more information visit the calendar on www.vrbc.net/calendar
MISSIONS MINISTRY NEWS
VRBC Missions
RELIEF EFFORTS FROM HURRICANES IKE AND GUSTAV
During the last few weeks, the Louisiana and Texas Gulf Coast has been ravaged by the destruction of hurricanes Ike and Gustav. Please consider donating funds to assist hurricane relief efforts through some of our partner organizations. If you interested in joining a short mission trip to help with cleanup and rebuilding, Amy Wilkins is currently making plans for trips on weekdays and long weekends. To donate funds or get information on these mission trips, visit www.vrbc.net/national.
CORNERSTONE HAS MOVED INTO THEIR NEW BUILDING
Cornerstone Baptist Church, our sister church in South Dallas, has completed construction on their new church building and have now begun having worship services there. Thank you for all your contributions to this effort through our Restoring Hope dinner and fundraising campaign. If you would like to see pictures (courtesy of Todd Szalkowski) from the building Dedication Service, please visit www.vrbc.net/cornerstone.
STUDENT NEWS
Refuge Student Ministry
Parent/Student Tailgate Cookout – Friday, October 10 at 6 PM
Coppell High School Parking Lot
High School 5th Quarter – Friday, October 24 from 10 PM-12 AM
Location TBD
Middle School 5th Quarter - November 7 from 10 PM -12 AM
Location TBD
CHILDREN’S NEWS
VRKids
CBF Preschool Leadership Meeting – Wednesday, October 8
6 PM in the Ranch
CBF The Ranch Leadership Meeting – Wednesday, October 15
6 PM in the Ranch
CBF Ranch 54 Leadership Meeting – Wednesday, October 22
6 PM in the Ranch
Children’s Fall Retreat - November 7 – 9
Sign up now for the Pine Cove Children’s Retreat for grades 2nd – 5th. Less than 30 spots available. Go to www.vrbc.net/register, if you have additional questions, please contact ksimmang@vrbc.net.
Kids Camp DVD & Photo CD
A photo CD with over 300 pictures is available for $5 and a Camp DVD is also available for $5. It is $8 if you purchase both. Please contact ksimmang@vrbc.net if you are interested.
MORE INFORMATION
Medical Release Form
Listen to Sermons Online
Online Giving
Valley Ranch Baptist Preschool
