What’s Happening @ VBC

January 18, 2023

VBC Church Office Hours 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. MON-THU

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE BECKNERS WILL BE SHARING ABOUT THEIR MINISTRY IN THAILAND ON JANUARY 18TH.  There hasn’t been anything in the emails about it and their ministry is for at-risk children (human trafficking) an since it’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

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 VBCER’S - The Trustees would like to create a Technology Team to evaluate and recommend solutions to our computer systems, camera systems, phone systems, A/V and so on.  This team would meet on an as-needed basis.  This is a great way to serve our Village Bible body in an area of your interest.  Please contact Steve Selby at 281-636-7145.

INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP FOR 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 Discipleship Room 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.

INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP FOR MEN - If you were unable to attend our Introduction/Orientation session on the 17th, it’s not too late.  You can contact Tony White at twhite491@cox.net for an Information Packet or just show up for our first study session on January 24th at 6 pm in fellowship hall.

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

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

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

FIRST AID/EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE – The Trustees are having someone from Arkansas Health and Safety Training come to the church on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25th at 9:00 AM for a CPR/First Aid Training.  This will get you a two-year certification.  The church is covering the expense for folks that want to participate.  However, I need an official head count since they are bringing the equipment to the church and there are a limited number of spots which means you may not be selected to participate if we reach the class size limit.  I need to know by the middle of next week.  Please contact me directly @ remrogers20@gmail.com.

 WEEKLY EVENTS

SUNDAY

9:00 am & 10:30 am WORSHIP SERVICE IN WORSHIP CENTER - Communion is served during Worship Services on the 1st Sunday of the Month and available to you at 10:10am at the altar on the other weeks of the month. 

9:00 am “WELCOME HOME!” Membership Class in D-Group Room.

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.

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: from NWA & Missouri. 

5:30-6:30 pm POTBLESS (Jan 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