ANNOUNCEMENTS – please read all changes & updates

Important: Steve Eichman's birthday is January 30.  His birthday marks his 99^th day of being in this hospital. He will be turning 73.  Many of you know hospitalizations began prior to Kansas City... this continues to be a long journey for both Steve & Chris.  Please see the Wed., Jan. 12^th Praise & Prayer Report for latest prayer requests. Please consider showing your love & support by sending a card for a "CARD SHOWER", for Steve's birthday.  Send cards to: Steve & Chris Eichman; 8000 N. Main St.; Kansas City, MO 64118 (exact address is important). Cards should be mailed no later than Jan 24^th for arrival by Sat. Jan. 29th!  Thanks for helping Steve (& Chris) celebrate his birthday.  Info by Corey Koster.

2022 Discipleship Training: If you have not taken the opportunity to “connect” with a Discovery Bible Study group, Life Group or D (discipleship) Group… you can contact Deb Raboin, email deborahann390@gmail.com or White, Tony <twhite491@cox.net>

Crossroads Prison Ministries: Please check out Crossroads Prison Ministries at https://cpministries.org/ The organization mails you a student's Bible study lesson plan, then you read, respond back to student commenting on their lesson. If you have questions, contact Ardi Yoo amyooar@aol.com.

Oasis Food Pantry: Our food pantry is open every Wednesday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (call ahead 479-876-5764 to confirm inclement weather or holiday schedules).

Blood Drive: Friday, Feb. 4^th; 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.  Please contact (Community Blood Center of the Ozarks) schedule your appointment www.cbcp.org/donate-blood or call CBCO @ 417-227-5006 or drop by VBC on Feb 4^th. Info by Corey Koster

Samaritan's Feet “Shoes of Love”:  Thank you VBC and BV community we're nearing our goal.  We still need Volunteers for the Samaritan's Feet event on February 12th., please contact Deb Rosell, Deb Lam or Anna Ellis.  A volunteer registration form does need to be filled out online.  They will have that info for you or pick one up from the church office.  Info by Deb Rosell.

Sharpening Your Interpersonal Skills Workshop “DATE CHANGE”: As part of our “Love in Action” Ministry, we will be offering the “Sharpening Your Interpersonal Skills” Workshop on Saturday, February 26^th from 9am-5:30pm. This will be a series of 4 workshops which will equip you to be a Christ-Centered Caregiver. Cost is $20/person or $30/couple; payment needed for registration; check made out to VBC; send your name, phone & email to Steve Edlin (630) 877-0417; sedlin05@gmail.com