Bulletin January 29, 2023
Concealed Carry Class
Custom Made
Men’s Ministry Kick-off Gathering
50th Anniversary Celebration
Senior Adult Luncheon
Sunday School Teachers Enrichment Luncheon
Youth Volunteer Brunch
Women’s Ministry Birthday Party
Mexico Mission Trip 2023
Fellowship Dinner is Back!
Wednesday night dinners have resumed. Dinner is from 5-6:30 pm each week. Click to sign up. Reservations must be received by noon Mondays. Please note we are no longer accepting standing reservations. Reservations should be made each time you plan to attend.
Youth Volunteer Brunch
If you are interested in becoming a youth volunteer OR are already a youth volunteer, then you are invited to a Brunch Meeting on February 4, from 9:30-11 am in the Fellowship Hall. We hope to see you there!
Senior Adult Luncheon
You’re invited to a Valentine’s Day Luncheon on Saturday, February 11, from 11:30 am— 2 pm. We’ll have a spaghetti dinner, salad, & dessert. Tickets are $3 per person. Visit the info booth today. Don’t miss a great time of fellowship!
Benevolence Offering
Following today’s services a benevolence offering will be collected to help those in need. Deacons will be accepting donations at the doors of the worship center as you leave.
Welcome Reception
Mark your calendar for a special event on Feb. 12! We will welcome Brandon Anderson, our new Minister of Students, and his wife, Caroline, to our church family. A cake & punch reception will immediately follow the 10:30 am worship service in the youth wing.
Volunteers for Custom Made
We need 50+ VGBC members to volunteer for the Custom Made Girls’ Spa Party on March 4. Volunteers will provide a fun spa & Bible study experience. Sign ups will be available starting Feb. 12 for teachers, spa & game help, crafters, and kitchen & snack help. Contact Christi Lynn to learn more.
Scripture of the Week
Bulletin January 22, 2023
Concealed Carry Class
Custom Made
Men’s Ministry Kick-off Gathering
50th Anniversary Celebration
Senior Adult Luncheon
Sunday School Teachers Enrichment Luncheon
Youth Volunteer Brunch
Women’s Ministry Birthday Party
Mexico Mission Trip 2023
Fellowship Dinner is Back!
Wednesday night dinners have resumed. Dinner is from 5-6:30 pm each week. Click to sign up. Reservations must be received by noon Mondays. Please note we are no longer accepting standing reservations. Reservations should be made each time you plan to attend.
Youth Volunteer Brunch
If you are interested in becoming a youth volunteer OR are already a youth volunteer, then you are invited to a Brunch Meeting on February 4, from 9:30-11 am in the Fellowship Hall. We hope to see you there!
Benevolence Offering
Following worship services next Sunday, a benevolence offering will be collected by the deacons to help those in need. Please pray about your gift.
Women’s Ministry Event
Ladies, who doesn’t like a party? Come & celebrate everyone’s birthday—even yours! Join us February 4, from 1-3 pm for the 2023 Birthday Celebration. Invite your girl friends and enjoy cake, games, & fellowship. For more info or to host a table, contact Carol Kurkowski.
Useful Giving Info for Senior Adults
If you have a traditional IRA, will soon be 73 or older, and would like information on how to donate the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) without paying taxes on the distribution, please contact Kim Carmichael or Paul Pabich through the church office. They can help!
Scripture of the Week
Bulletin January 15, 2023
Concealed Carry Class
Custom Made
Men’s Ministry Kick-off Gathering
50th Anniversary Celebration
Senior Adult Luncheon
Sunday School Teachers Enrichment Luncheon
Youth Volunteer Brunch
Women’s Ministry Birthday Party
Mexico Mission Trip 2023
Vista Kids Preschool
Did you know that VGBC has its own licensed preschool? To find out more about our school, classes offered, and ages taught, visit vgbc.org/vkp. Registration for the 2023-24
Mexico Mission Trip Mtg
Useful Giving Info for Senior Adults
If you have a traditional IRA, will soon be 72 or older, and would like information on how to donate the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) without paying taxes on the distribution, please contact Kim Carmichael or Paul Pabich through the church office.
Youth Parent Meeting on January 22
Parents, here’s your opportunity to hear Brandon’s philosophy of ministry, expectations of youth group participants and their parents, plans for the new year, & much more! Join us from 4:30-5:30pm in the Youth Wing. (Session will be taped if unable to attend.)
Scripture of the Week
Yet you have been righteous in all that has come upon us, for you have dealt faithfully and we have acted wickedly.
Nehemiah 9:33
Bulletin January 8, 2023
Concealed Carry Class
Custom Made
Men’s Ministry Kick-off Gathering
50th Anniversary Celebration
Senior Adult Luncheon
Sunday School Teachers Enrichment Luncheon
Youth Volunteer Brunch
Women’s Ministry Birthday Party
Mexico Mission Trip 2023
Vista Kids Preschool
Did you know that VGBC has
its own licensed preschool?
To find out more about our school, classes offered, and ages taught, visit vgbc.org/vkp.
Registration for the 2023-24
school year begins soon! VGBC
members have early registration priority, which begins online Jan. 19 at 9 am. For the special early registration link, contact Julie Shade at 219-4419 or preschool@vgbc.org. Click on the link provided, fill out the registration form, and pay the $125 nonrefundable registration fee to secure your spot. Registration opens to everyone on Jan. 23; classes are expected to fill quickly. Don’t miss it!
Activities Resume
Sunday afternoon/evening
activities resume today. (DT starts Jan 15.) Wednesday evening activities will resume January 11.
Women’s Bible Study
The Tuesday study begins Jan.
10 at 9 am. Join us for “Gospel on the Ground—The Grit & Glory of the Early Church in Acts” by Kristi McClelland. Books will be available for purchase that Tuesday. Cost: $25
Men’s Ministry Breakfast
Join us as we resume Jan. 14. Fellowship starts at 7 am and breakfast is at 7:30. Hope to see you there!
Come learn about the March 2023 Mexico trip with Casas por Cristo! We’ll be building homes for needy families. Join us Jan. 15 in the worship center following the second service. The first deposit will be due.
Scripture of the Week
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14
Bulletin January 1, 2023
Concealed Carry Class
Custom Made
Men’s Ministry Kick-off Gathering
50th Anniversary Celebration
Senior Adult Luncheon
Sunday School Teachers Enrichment Luncheon
Youth Volunteer Brunch
Women’s Ministry Birthday Party
Mexico Mission Trip 2023
Lottie Moon
100% of your gifts to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering enable Gospel transformation around the world. We can reach the nations together! VGBC’s goal: $110,000.
Church Holiday Hours
The church office/building will be closed on noon on Dec. 30, and closed on Jan. 2.
Our New Student Minister. . .
Christmas Card Mailboxes
Scripture of the Week
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14
December 25, 2022
Concealed Carry Class
Custom Made
Men’s Ministry Kick-off Gathering
50th Anniversary Celebration
Senior Adult Luncheon
Sunday School Teachers Enrichment Luncheon
Youth Volunteer Brunch
Women’s Ministry Birthday Party
Mexico Mission Trip 2023
Lottie Moon
100% of your gifts to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering enable Gospel transformation around the world. We can reach the nations together! VGBC’s goal: $110,000.
Church Holiday Hours
The church office/building will be closed on Dec. 26, closed at noon on Dec. 30, and closed on Jan. 2.
Sunday Worship Service
On New Year’s day, Jan. 1, we will have one service at 10 am. There will be no Sunday school, childcare, or nursery.
Our New Student Minister. . .
Christmas Card Mailboxes
2022 Contributions
All 2022 contributions to VGBC need to be delivered to Kim Carmichael at the church office no later than 5 pm, Thursday, Dec. 29, or be postmarked by Dec. 31. Contributions submitted after this time will be applied toward 2023 contribution statements.
Useful Giving Info for Senior Adults
If you have a traditional IRA, will soon be 72 or older, and would like information on how to donate the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) without paying taxes on the distribution, please contact Kim Carmichael or Paul Pabich through the church office. They can help!
Scripture of the Week
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14
December 18, 2022
Concealed Carry Class
Custom Made
Men’s Ministry Kick-off Gathering
50th Anniversary Celebration
Senior Adult Luncheon
Sunday School Teachers Enrichment Luncheon
Youth Volunteer Brunch
Women’s Ministry Birthday Party
Mexico Mission Trip 2023
Church Holiday Hours
The church office/building will be closed at noon on Dec. 22, closed on Dec. 23 & 26, closed at noon on Dec. 30, and closed on Jan. 2.
Sunday Worship Services
On Christmas day, Dec. 25 and New Year’s day, Jan. 1, we will have one service at 10 am. There will be no Sunday school, childcare, or nursery during these services.
New Student Minister
Our new Student Minister is Brandon Anderson. He will start at VGBC on Jan. 1, 2023.
Christmas Card Mailboxes
2022 Contributions
All 2022 contributions to VGBC need to be delivered to Kim Carmichael at the church office no later than 5 pm, Thursday, Dec. 29, or be postmarked by Dec. 31. Contributions submitted after this time will be applied toward 2023 contribution statements.
Useful Giving Info for Senior Adults
If you have a traditional IRA, will soon be 72 or older, and would like information on how to donate the Required Mandatory Distribution (RMD) without paying taxes on the distribution, please contact Kim Carmichael or Paul Pabich through the church office. They can help!
Scripture of the Week
And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death.
Revelation 12:11
December 11, 2022
Concealed Carry Class
Custom Made
Men’s Ministry Kick-off Gathering
50th Anniversary Celebration
Senior Adult Luncheon
Sunday School Teachers Enrichment Luncheon
Youth Volunteer Brunch
Women’s Ministry Birthday Party
Mexico Mission Trip 2023
Christmas Party Potluck
It’s a Christmas party for our Senior Adults! Join us on Dec. 17, 11:30 am-2:30 pm. Tickets are $4/person; TODAY is the last day to sign up. Drop by the info booth or call Teresa Miles.
Church Holiday Hours
On December 13 from 11:45-1:45 pm the church office will be closed for their annual staff Christmas party. In observance of Christmas and the new year, the church office/building will be closed at noon on Dec. 22, closed on Dec. 23 & 26, closed at noon on Dec. 30, and closed on Jan. 2.
New Student Minister
Our new Student Minister is Brandon Anderson. He will start at VGBC on Jan. 1, 2023.
Lottie Moon Offering
This Christmas Offering is used to send & support IMB missionaries to those who have never heard the gospel. 100% of your gifts “enable gospel transformation among the unreached.” VGBC’s goal is $110,000.
Upcoming Sunday Worship Services
On Christmas Day, Dec. 25 and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, we will have one service at 10 am. There will be no Sunday School, childcare, or nursery during these services.
Christmas Card Mailboxes
We have a Christmas card mailbox center set up outside of the Youth Wing. It will be available throughout December for those who would like to exchange Christmas cards with church family.
Scripture of the Week
December 4, 2022
Concealed Carry Class
Custom Made
Men’s Ministry Kick-off Gathering
50th Anniversary Celebration
Senior Adult Luncheon
Sunday School Teachers Enrichment Luncheon
Youth Volunteer Brunch
Women’s Ministry Birthday Party
Mexico Mission Trip 2023
Business Meeting Tonight
Please make plans to attend a Business Meeting tonight at 6:00. Church members will vote on the 2023 Budget.
Cookie Bakers & Decorators
Help! We still need people to bake cookies for the Christmas Dessert Theater. Sign up at the info booth today or vgbc.org/cookies. We will also be decorating cookies on Dec. 5 and helpers are welcome! Join us anytime from 9 am—2 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
New Student Minister
Our new Student Minister is Brandon Anderson. He will start at VGBC on Jan. 1, 2023.
Benevolence Offering
Following today’s services an offering will be collected to help those in need. Deacons will be at the doors of the worship center.
Christmas Card Mailboxes
We have a Christmas card mailbox center set up outside of the Youth Wing. It will be available throughout December for those who would like to exchange Christmas cards with church family.
Christmas Party Potluck
It’s a Christmas Party for our Senior Adults! Join us on Dec. 17, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. Tickets are $4/person; call Teresa Miles at 719-510-2729. Sign up by Dec. 11.
Upcoming Sunday Worship Services
On Christmas day, Dec. 25 and New Year’s day, Jan. 1, we will have one service at 10:00 am. There will be no Sunday school or childcare during these services.
Scripture of the Week
November 27, 2022
Concealed Carry Class
Custom Made
Men’s Ministry Kick-off Gathering
50th Anniversary Celebration
Senior Adult Luncheon
Sunday School Teachers Enrichment Luncheon
Youth Volunteer Brunch
Women’s Ministry Birthday Party
Mexico Mission Trip 2023
Children’s Choir Presentation
Join us for a Global Christmas Presentation by our Children’s Choir on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 5 pm. This special performance is based on John 3:16.
Business Meeting
Please make plans to attend a Business Meeting on Dec. 4, at 6 pm. Church members will vote on the 2023 Budget.
Calling All Cookie Bakers
We need your help making cookies for the Christmas Dessert Theater. Stop by the info booth today or sign up by clicking here. Please deliver cookies by noon on Dec. 8.
Instrumentalists Needed
Deacon Nominations 2023
The Deacon Nominating Cmte is asking our church body to provide recommendations for selecting deacon candidates to serve VGBC. Please take time to prayerfully consider men in our church to nominate to serve our Lord. Forms are available at the info booth. Please submit by Dec. 4.
Christmas Party Potluck
To all senior adults: Join us for a Christmas Party Potluck & Gift Exchange, on Dec. 17, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm in the youth wing. Tickets are $4/person. Visit the info booth today for more details and to sign up. A Christmas Dessert Bar will be provided by the church. You may also contact Teresa Miles.
Scripture of the Week