Opportunities and Events at VBC
Children's Discipleship Class
Children grades 3-6 are invited to participate in our discipleship class during worship services from January 21-March 18 (no class on February 18 due to Presidentsí Day weekend). The class will meet in the library after the Childrenís Message. Ginny Richardson, our Pastor for Youth and Children, will lead this special class. In class, we will discuss images of God, believerís baptism, worship order, and other faith topics. Many families use this class as a way to prepare or introduce children to baptism. Any children in these grades are welcome to join, but please RSVP by January 7 so we can see if we have enough interest and have the necessary supplies. For more information, contact Ginny Richardson.
Staff Love Gift
We have a tradition at VBC of asking members to consider making a monetary gift to the church, designated for the staff Christmas gift fund. All contributions are shared among the office, Lost River, and ministerial staff. Designated gifts (marked ìChristmas Love Offeringî) can be placed in the offering plates on Sundays or placed in the box outside of the office. Special envelopes will be available in the Sunday bulletin and on the table in the Foyer. You may also make your love offering through the online giving link on our website. Thank you for showing your appreciation to our staff for their faithful service to our congregation!
-VBC Personnel Committee
Sunday School Classes for the Holidays
There will be no Youth and Childrenís Sunday School Classes on December 24 and 31. Weíll resume on January 7. Nursery and Childrenís Worship will be held both days during the worship service. Adult classes should check with the individual teachers to see if they are meeting.
Women's Fellowship
Due to the New Year holiday, Women's Fellowship will be meeting on Monday evening, January 8, continuing our study of women in the Bible. We meet at the Curtis home at 7:30pm for fellowship, study and prayer. Come join us!
Thank You!
Our annual Toy Box and Sock Tree donation to CHO, the Committee for Helping others, was again a success, thanks to the generous spirit of our VBC family. Contributors from VBC and VBCC, with assistance from the Shepherd's Center, donated 120 toys, 205 winter accessories, and $175 worth of gift cards. We thank our volunteers who help pack boxes and delivered them to CHO, including Claire Davis, Susan Hall, Beth and Robert Cooke, Debby and Rob Ruth, and Andrea Harvey. Special thanks to Claire Davis for coordinating the Toy Box and Joyce Salgado for coordinating the Sock Tree.
VBC Book Club
The VBC Book Club enjoyed the characters and writing style of Kent Harufís Plainsong so much that we are continuing with the sequel, Eventide, for our next selection. We will meet at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, at the home of Sheila Hodges. All are welcome to come and join in the discussion. Contact Sheila Hodges (sheila@hodgesrouse.net) for more information.
