ANNOUNCEMENTS

STEVE AND MIRIAM EDLIN AND THEIR PILGRIM’S WAY (AKA STILL WATERS) MINISTRY PARTNER, MIKE BOWDEN, will be visiting and presenting their ministry to VBC on Wednesday, January 11^th at 6:30 pm in Worship Center during Praise and Petitions. After meeting with the Missions Board at 4:30 PM and attending the Pot Bless meal at 5:30 PM, they will share information about their retreat center in Buchanan, MI, their mission, and their project needs for which two VBC work project teams (yet to be formed and led by Deb and Mike Rosell) plan to undertake this Spring. You will be sure to be encouraged and enlightened, and your attending will be an encouragement to Steve, Miriam and Mike. 

THE BECKNERS WILL BE SHARING ABOUT THEIR MINISTRY IN THAILAND ON JANUARY 18TH.  During Praise & Petitions at 6:30 pm. Their ministry is for at-risk children (human trafficking). 

JANUARY IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH. The VBC CORE team is hosting a Prayer Vigil at Mildred B. Cooper Community Chapel on January 24th, at 10:00am. At the chapel, we will be seeking God, through prayer, to lead us in bringing awareness to our community of this disgrace. We're encouraging area churches, law enforcement officials and community representatives to be a part of this service. Please join us for a time of prayer.

ATTENTION ALL WOMEN:  If you are a believer who desires to become more like Jesus, you are invited to join us as we engage in a year-long adventure in Intentional Discipleship, Tuesday evenings in the VBC Fellowship Hall from 6-7:30 pm beginning January 24^th. The first meeting will introduce the study method, the topics, and the offerings for 2023. The first study session will be the following Tuesday, same time and location. Contact Deb Raboin @ deborahann390@gmail.com or Helen Davis @ hvisdavis@gmail.com.

GREETERS & USHERS NEEDED - Please consider helping out being a greeter or usher, JUST ONCE A MONTH. This is such an important role in our church and we would really appreciate your help! I know you would be blessed by being a part of this ministry. Please contact Sandy Fink at: sandydandy611@yahoo.com

ALL CHURCH FELLOWSHIP – On Friday, January 13^th at 6:30 pm. Bring Snacks to share and table games to play.

KNITTOGETHER PRAISE:  The dedicated ladies who knit or crochet made 615 hats, 16 scarves and 9 lap throws and were distributed to 13 ministries for the year of 2022.  A huge thank-you to each one of you! If anyone is interested in this ministry, come on Tuesday mornings 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. We use knitting looms if you are not into knitting needles, or you can crochet hook. Any contributions of yarn would be greatly appreciated! Contact, Marlys Peak at bmpeak@cox.net.

NEW LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY: Starting January 12, 2023, meeting at 9:30 am in the conference room, The Epistle of Liberty—An Inductive study of Galatians. The study will be led by Joanne Morris, mrsjoannemorris50@yahoo.com.

BIBLE READING PLANS FOR 2023 – The bible reading plan is available at the South Door, Main Entrance, and Fellowship Hall. 

ATTENTION ALL MEN:  If you are a believer who desires to become more like Jesus, you are invited to join us as we engage in a year-long adventure in Intentional Discipleship, Tuesday evenings in the VBC Fellowship Hall from 6-7:30 pm beginning January 17^th. The first meeting will introduce the study method, the topics, and the offerings for 2023. The first study session will be the following Tuesday, same time and location. Contact Tony White twhite491@cox.net. 

 WEEKLY EVENTS

SUNDAY

9:00 am & 10:30 am WORSHIP SERVICE IN WORSHIP CENTER (Communion 1^ST Sunday).

9:00 am CHILDREN & YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES “for all Village Kids” Nursery 0-3yrs; PreK–1^ST, 2^ND–3^RD, 4^TH–5^TH, Oasis 6^TH-8^TH, & Library 9^TH-12^TH.

10:30 am CHILDREN’S CHURCH Nursery 0-3yrs, PreK–5^TH Oasis, and SUNDAY SCHOOL 6^TH-8^TH Conference room, 9^TH-12^TH in the Library.

10:30 am ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL, FELLOWSHIP HALL 

TUESDAY

MISSION MINISTRY & FELLOWSHIP; contact Marlys Peak bmpeak@cox.net or Paula Osterberger @ paula03@cox.net.

     11:00 am – 1:00 pm * White Cross Mission Ministry helps Tandala Hospital in Congo, Africa

     11:00 am – 1:00 pm * KniTTogether Ministry:  Knit or crochet hats that benefit the community

6:00-7:30 pm MEN’S BIBLE STUDY “Through the Bible” led by Joe Avila located in the Conf. Rm

WEDNESDAY

10:00 am-12:00 pm OASIS FOOD PANTRY serves +/- 250 families each month: clients from NWA & Missouri. 

5:30-6:30 pm POTBLESS (Jan 11, 18) (except 4^TH Weds). Please bring your favorite dish to share. We need volunteers to sign-up for PotBless to serve & clean; contact Jean Powell @ charleysangel@cox.net.

7:30 pm VBC CHOIR REHEARSAL! Contact Sarah O’Malley rsomalley@cox.net.

THURSDAY

9:30-11:00 Women’s Bible Study, starting January 12, 2023, meeting in the conference room, The Epistle of Liberty—An Inductive study of Galatians. The study will be led by Joanne Morris, mrsjoannemorris50@yahoo.com.

2:00-3:30 pm Women’s Bible Study, Book of Genesis, led by Kathy Johnson, in Fellowship Hall. The class consists of four (4) 10-week units. We are through Units 1 & 2. Unit 3 began Dec. 1^st, and unit 4 will take us into May. Please come and join us anytime, during any Unit, and if you would like a book ordered, please contact fkjohns6083@gmail.com

JANUARY EVENTS

WED, 5:30-6:30 pm POTBLESS (Jan 11, 18) (except 4^TH Weds). Please bring your favorite dish to share. We need volunteers to sign-up for PotBless to serve & clean; contact Jean Powell @ charleysangel@cox.net.

THU, JAN 12^TH, 8:00 am (2^ND Thurs) TRUSTEE COMMITTEE MEETING, Fellowship Hall.

FRI, JAN 13^TH, 9 am–12 pm (2^ND Friday) VBC QUILTERS GROUP, Fellowship Hall; contact Helen Davis; @ hvisdavis@gmail.com.

THU, JAN 19^TH, 11:30 am (3^RD Thurs) WOMEN’S LUNCHEON, Bella Vista Country Club, contact Jackie Keller 479-212-3049.

SAT, JAN 21^ST, 8:00 am (3^RD Sat) MEN’S FELLOWSHIP & PRAYER BREAKFAST, in Fellowship Hall. Sponsored by Deacon Ministry.

WED, JAN 25^TH, 5:30 pm (4^th Weds) FELLOWSHIP MEAL, Fellowship Hall. Provided by Deaconess Ministry. The Deaconess Ministry will be serving an Italian Buffet. Come enjoy various Italian dishes, salad, bread, and dessert. The suggested contribution is $5/person or $15/family. Come enjoy good food and fellowship at 5:30 pm followed by Praise and Prayer at 6:30 pm.

THU, JAN 26^TH, 8:30 am (4^TH Thurs) PAPA MIKE’S BREAKFAST FELLOWSHIP @ Papa Mike’s Restaurant.

MON, JAN 30^TH, 9:00 am (last Mon) CHURCH BOARD MEETING, Fellowship Hall.