Bulletin June 16, 2024

 
Welcome to Worship
June 16, 2024
 
 
 
 
Worship Order
 
Prelude
Joseph Day
 
Welcome
Dr. Devin Knuckles
 
Preparation for Worship
 
Testimony
Men’s Ministry
Mikeal Miles
 
Congregational Singing
 
Message in Song
“Truth Be Told”
Scott Andrews
 
 
“How Not to Raise and Angry Child”
Mike Grebenik
 

News & Events

 

 

 
Men’s Ministry Fellowship
Join us Tuesday, June 25, at 6 pm in the Youth Wing. Don’t miss this time of fellowship, encouragement, food, and getting to know one another.
 
Supplies for Mission Trip
You can be a major help for our Japan Mission Trip team by contributing supplies. This mission involves teaching English to middle and high school girls while also presenting the salvation message and engaging them in fun activities. Stop by the info booth today and learn more from one of the team members!
 
Commit to Pray!
Be a part of Pray24 and pray for our pastor search. Click to pray.
Thank you for joining us for worship at VGBC.
 
If you are visitor, we are delighted you chose to worship with us.  We have a gift for you, so please visit the Welcome Desk before or after the service. We would love to share with you how you can get connected.
 
  
 
We have online giving . Also, we have offering plates at the back of the Worship Center at the end of each service.  While you are welcome to give, all we ask of our guests is to visit us at the Welcome Desk near the entry! 
 
 
 
Scripture of the Week
But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8
 
 
Our Ministerial Staff
 
Bill Cox
Transition Director & Pastoral Care
 
Dr. Devin Knuckles
Administration Pastor
 
Jay Hill
Music Pastor
 
Jimmy Peck
Children’s Pastor
 
Brandon Anderson
Student Pastor
 


Bulletin June 9, 2024

 
Welcome to Worship
June 9, 2024
 
 
 
 
Worship Order
 
Prelude
Jan Hoit & Landon Edwards
 
Welcome
Brandon Anderson
 
Congregational Singing
 
Message in Song
“There is a Savior”
Robbyn Booker
 
 
“The Essentials of Discipleship”
Dr. Devin Knuckles
 
Lord’s Supper Service
 

News & Events

 

 

Business Meeting
A regularly scheduled business meeting will be held tonight at 6:00 in the Worship Center.
 
Benevolence Offering
Following today’s services, an offering will be collected to help those in need. To give, please hand your donation to a deacon standing just outside the worship center.
 
Men’s Ministry Fellowship
Join us Tuesday, June 25, at 6 pm in the Youth Wing. Don’t miss this time of fellowship, encouragement, food, and getting to know one another.
 
Supplies for Mission Trip
You can be a major help for our Japan Mission Trip team by contributing supplies. This mission involves teaching English to middle and high school girls while also presenting the salvation message and engaging them in fun activities. Stop by the info booth today and learn more from one of the team members!
 
Assessment Survey
Today is the last day the assessment survey for the Pastor Search Committee will be
available to fill out. Please visit vgbc.org/survey.
Thank you for joining us for worship at VGBC.
 
If you are visitor, we are delighted you chose to worship with us.  We have a gift for you, so please visit the Welcome Desk before or after the service. We would love to share with you how you can get connected.
 
  
 
We have online giving . Also, we have offering plates at the back of the Worship Center at the end of each service.  While you are welcome to give, all we ask of our guests is to visit us at the Welcome Desk near the entry! 
 
 
 
Scripture of the Week
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust,
and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD
is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.”
Isaiah 12:2
 
 
 
Our Ministerial Staff
 
Bill Cox
Transition Director & Pastoral Care
 
Dr. Devin Knuckles
Administration Pastor
 
Jay Hill
Music Pastor
 
Jimmy Peck
Children’s Pastor
 
Brandon Anderson
Student Pastor
 


Bulletin June 2, 2024

 
Welcome to Worship
May 26, 2024
 
 
 
 
Worship Order
 
Prelude
Gina Wamble
 
Welcome
Jimmy Peck
 
 
Presentation
College Grad Recognition
 
 
Congregational Singing
 
 
“The Essentials of Discipleship”
Dr. Devin Knuckles
 

News & Events

 

 

Share Your Faith Workshop

Learn how to share your faith with confidence! Join us June 8, from 9 am – 3 pm in room 135. The cost is $15/person. It includes all materials, a Chick-fil-A lunch, and snacks. Sign up at the info booth today or contact Kevin Green.

 
 
Hope Is Alive
The Alive High School Choir is headed for Ireland! Their home concert will be Tuesday, June 11, at 6:30 pm in the Worship Center. Please join us!
 
Benevolence Offering
Following the Lord’s Supper next Sunday, a benevolence offering will be collected by the deacons to help those in need. Please pray about your gift.
 
Business Meeting
A regularly scheduled business meeting will be held next Sunday, June 9, at 6 pm, in the Worship Center.
 

Supplies for Japan Mission Trip

You can be a major help for our Japan Mission Trip team by contributing supplies. This mission involves teaching English to middle and high school girls while also presenting the salvation message and engaging them in fun activities. Stop by the info booth today and learn more from one of the team members!

 

 

Thank you for joining us for worship at VGBC.
 
If you are visitor, we are delighted you chose to worship with us.  We have a gift for you, so please visit the Welcome Desk before or after the service. We would love to share with you how you can get connected.
 
  
 
We have online giving . Also, we have offering plates at the back of the Worship Center at the end of each service.  While you are welcome to give, all we ask of our guests is to visit us at the Welcome Desk near the entry! 
 
 
 
Scripture of the Week
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light
to my path.
Psalm 119:105
 
 
 
Our Ministerial Staff
 
Bill Cox
Transition Director & Pastoral Care
 
Dr. Devin Knuckles
Administration Pastor
 
Jay Hill
Music Pastor
 
Jimmy Peck
Children’s Pastor
 
Brandon Anderson
Student Pastor
 


Bulletin May 26, 2024

 
Welcome to Worship
May 26, 2024
 
 
 
 
Worship Order
 
Prelude
Jaque Peterson
 
Memorial Day Recognition
Jay Hill
 
Song
“America, The Beautiful”
 
Welcome
Bill Cox
 
Choral Praise
“Lift Your Life”
 
Testimony
Pastor Search Committee
Eric Miller
 
 
Congregational Singing
 
 
“Thyatira: The Church Not Willing to Take a Stand”
Dr. Mike Proud
 

News & Events

 

 

Supplies for Japan Mission Trip

You can be a major help for our Japan Mission Trip team by contributing supplies. This mission involves teaching English to middle and high school girls while also presenting the salvation message and engaging them in fun activities. Stop by the info booth today and learn more from one of the team members!

 

Share Your Faith Workshop

Learn how to share your faith with confidence! Join us June 8, from 9 am – 3 pm in room 135. The cost is $15/person. It includes all materials, a Chick-fil-A lunch, and snacks. Sign up at the info booth today or contact Kevin Green.

 

Vacation Bible School

VBS “Breaker Rock Beach” is June 3-7 from 9 am – 12:15 pm. (For kids Kindergarten – 6th grade just completed.) Limited capacity, so register early! Kids & volunteers can click to register

 

Kids Summer Camp

For ages 3rd – 6th grade, just completed. Peak Kids Camp is June 9-12, at Ponderosa in Larkspur! Cost: $195/child. Click to register!
 
 

For Our VBS Volunteers

Choose a Training Meeting to attend: today at 4 pm OR Wed., May 29 at 6:30 pm in the Youth Wing. See you there!

 

VBS Decorating Day

Come help teachers decorate their rooms and place posters and wall art throughout the building on Sat., June 1, from 10 am – 2 pm. All ages are welcome to help. Refreshments provided!
 
Senior Adult Chair Yoga

It’s time to sit, stretch, & strengthen. Come on out Sat., June 1, at 9:00 am in the Youth Wing. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Sign up at the info booth today!

 

Thank you for joining us for worship at VGBC.
 
If you are visitor, we are delighted you chose to worship with us.  We have a gift for you, so please visit the Welcome Desk before or after the service. We would love to share with you how you can get connected.
 
  
 
We have online giving . Also, we have offering plates at the back of the Worship Center at the end of each service.  While you are welcome to give, all we ask of our guests is to visit us at the Welcome Desk near the entry! 
 
 
 
Scripture of the Week
By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.
 

1 John 3:16

 
 
 
Our Ministerial Staff
 
Bill Cox
Transition Director & Pastoral Care
 
Dr. Devin Knuckles
Administration Pastor
 
Jay Hill
Music Pastor
 
Jimmy Peck
Children’s Pastor
 
Brandon Anderson
Student Pastor
 


Bulletin May 19, 2024

 
Welcome to Worship
May 19, 2024
 
 
 
 
Worship Order
 
 
 
Welcome to Service
Brandon Anderson
 
High School Senior Recognition
 
 
 
Congregational Singing
 
 
Message in Song
“Abide”
High school praise team
 
 
“Pergamum: The Church that Lost Its Integrity”
Dr. Mike Proud
 

News & Events

 

 

Vacation Bible School

VBS “Breaker Rock Beach” is June 3-7 from 9 am – 12:15 pm. (For kids Kindergarten – 6th grade just completed.) Limited capacity, so register early! Kids & volunteers can click to register

 

Bottled Water for VBS

Want to be a huge help for the week of VBS? We’re accepting donations of bottled water (the 8 oz size). A collection bin is located in the foyer.

 

Kids Summer Camp

For ages 3rd – 6th grade, just completed. Peak Kids Camp is June 9-12, at Ponderosa in Larkspur! Cost: $195/child. Click to register!
 
 

VGBC Men’s Conference

Join us for a day of Learning Workshops, on Saturday, May 25, from 9 am – 4 pm.

The cost is $20/person. Visit the info booth today or click to register.

 

Honoring Our College Grads

We will be recognizing our college graduates on June 2. For those who have or are receiving a degree or certificate please contact Olivia Hunt by May 28.
 

For Our VBS Volunteers

Choose a Training Meeting to attend: today at 4 pm OR Wed., May 29 at 6:30 pm in the Youth Wing. See you there!

 

VBS Decorating Day

Come help teachers decorate their rooms and place posters and wall art throughout the building on Sat., June 1, from 10 am – 2 pm. All ages are welcome to help. Refreshments provided!
 
Senior Adult Chair Yoga

It’s time to sit, stretch, & strengthen. Come on out Sat., June 1, at 9:00 am in the Youth Wing. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Sign up at the info booth today!

 

Thank you for joining us for worship at VGBC.
 
If you are visitor, we are delighted you chose to worship with us.  We have a gift for you, so please visit the Welcome Desk before or after the service. We would love to share with you how you can get connected.
 
  
 
We have online giving . Also, we have offering plates at the back of the Worship Center at the end of each service.  While you are welcome to give, all we ask of our guests is to visit us at the Welcome Desk near the entry! 
 
 
 
Scripture of the Week
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths
 

Proverbs 3:6

 
 
 
Our Ministerial Staff
 
Bill Cox
Transition Director & Pastoral Care
 
Dr. Devin Knuckles
Administration Pastor
 
Jay Hill
Music Pastor
 
Jimmy Peck
Children’s Pastor
 
Brandon Anderson
Student Pastor
 


Bulletin May 12, 2024

 
Welcome to Worship
May 12, 2024
 
 
 
 
Worship Order
 
 
Prelude
“Overture of Praise”
Orchestra
 
Welcome to Service
Dr. Devin Knuckles
 
Preparation for Worship
 
Choral Praise
“Stand By Me”
 
Congregational Singing
 
Message in Song
“My Feet are on the Rock”
Redeemed
Soloists: Kent & Elizabeth Slack
 
 
“Responding when Persecution Comes”
Dr. Mike Proud
 

News & Events

 

 

Vacation Bible School

VBS “Breaker Rock Beach” is June 3-7 from 9 am – 12:15 pm. (For kids Kindergarten – 6th grade just completed.) Limited capacity, so register early! Kids & volunteers can click to register

 

Bottled Water for VBS

Want to be a huge help for the week of VBS? We’re accepting donations of bottled water (the 8 oz size). A collection bin is located in the foyer.

 

Kids Summer Camp

For ages 3rd – 6th grade, just completed. Peak Kids Camp is June 9-12, at Ponderosa in Larkspur! Cost: $195/child. Click to register!
 
 

VGBC Men’s Conference

Join us for a day of Learning Workshops, on Saturday, May 25, from 9 am – 4 pm.

The cost is $20/person. Visit the info booth today or click to register.

 

Honoring Our College Grads

We will be recognizing our college graduates on June 2. For those who have or are receiving a degree or certificate please contact Olivia Hunt by May 28.

Thank you for joining us for worship at VGBC.
 
If you are visitor, we are delighted you chose to worship with us.  We have a gift for you, so please visit the Welcome Desk before or after the service. We would love to share with you how you can get connected.
 
  
 
We have online giving . Also, we have offering plates at the back of the Worship Center at the end of each service.  While you are welcome to give, all we ask of our guests is to visit us at the Welcome Desk near the entry! 
 
 
 
Scripture of the Week
Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord
 

Philippians 3:8a

 
 
 
Our Ministerial Staff
 
Bill Cox
Transition Director & Pastoral Care
 
Dr. Devin Knuckles
Administration Pastor
 
Jay Hill
Music Pastor
 
Jimmy Peck
Children’s Pastor
 
Brandon Anderson
Student Pastor
 


Bulletin May 5, 2024

 
Welcome to Worship
May 5, 2024
 
 
 
 
Worship Order
 
 
Prelude
“Rondo Passacaglia”
Bells of Vista Grande
 
Baptism
 
Welcome to Service
Jay Hill
 
Preparation for Worship
 
Choral Praise
“Our Heart”
Soloist: Jonathan Noggle
 
Congregational Singing
 
Message in Song
“Crown Him with Many Crowns”
Bells of Vista Grande
 
Video
 
“Hard Work Must flow from a relationship with God”
Dr. Mike Proud
 

News & Events

 

 

Vacation Bible School

VBS “Breaker Rock Beach” is June 3-7 from 9 am – 12:15 pm. (For kids Kindergarten – 6th grade just completed.) Limited capacity, so register early! Kids & volunteers can click to register

 

Bottled Water for VBS

Want to be a huge help for the week of VBS? We’re accepting donations of bottled water (the 8 oz size). A collection bin is located in the foyer.

 

Kids Summer Camp

For ages 3rd – 6th grade, just completed. Peak Kids Camp is June 9-12, at Ponderosa in Larkspur! Cost: $195/child. Click to register!
 
 

VGBC Men’s Conference

Join us for a day of Learning Workshops, on Saturday, May 25, from 9 am – 4 pm.

The cost is $20/person. Visit the info booth today or click to register.

 

Japan Mission Trip

We need one more member

on our English Camp team. No experience is necessary; you will be trained. The trip is July 20-31 and approximate cost is $2800 – 3000. Contact Ron Muffley.
 
 

Honoring Our College Grads

We will be recognizing our college graduates on June 2. For those who have or are receiving a degree or certificate please contact Olivia Hunt by May 28.

Thank you for joining us for worship at VGBC.
 
If you are visitor, we are delighted you chose to worship with us.  We have a gift for you, so please visit the Welcome Desk before or after the service. We would love to share with you how you can get connected.
 
  
 
We have online giving . Also, we have offering plates at the back of the Worship Center at the end of each service.  While you are welcome to give, all we ask of our guests is to visit us at the Welcome Desk near the entry! 
 
 
 
Scripture of the Week
Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord
 

Philippians 3:8a

 
 
 
Our Ministerial Staff
 
Bill Cox
Transition Director & Pastoral Care
 
Dr. Devin Knuckles
Administration Pastor
 
Jay Hill
Music Pastor
 
Jimmy Peck
Children’s Pastor
 
Brandon Anderson
Student Pastor
 


Bulletin April 28, 2024

 
Welcome to Worship
April 28, 2024
 
 
 
 
Worship Order
 
 
Prelude
Jan Hoit
 
Baby Dedication
Jimmy Peck
 
Welcome to Service
Brandon Anderson
 
Preparation for Worship
 
Choral Praise
“We Proclaim”
 
Congregational Singing
 
“Dealing with Change at Church”
Dr. Iorg
 

News & Events

 

Sunday Night Worship Concert

Join us TONIGHT at 6:00 for a message of hope, featuring the King’s Messengers.

 

Retirement Reception

Our longtime Facility Manager, John Gleason, has decided to hang up his hat after 23 years. Join us tonight at 7:15 pm, (following the concert), as we send him off in life’s next adventure!

 

50th Anniversary Booklets

They are here! Pick up your order today or next Sunday.
 

Japan Mission Trip

We need one more member on our English Camp team. Could that be you? No experience is necessary; you will be trained. The trip is July 20-31 and approximate cost is $2900 – $3300. Call the church office for the team leader’s contact info.

 

National Day of Prayer

Let’s pray for America! Join us on May 2; come & go from 4-8 pm in the Youth Wing. Details at the booth.

 

Spring Workday

Come help us freshen up the church grounds on Sat., May 4, from 8 am – 2 pm. Donuts will be available at 7:30 and we’ll have pizza for lunch. Please bring a rake, shovel, work gloves, and a bucket.

 

Kids Summer Camp: Ages 3rd – 6th grade, just completed

Peak Kids Camp is June 9-12, at Ponderosa in Larkspur! Cost: $195/child. Click to register.
 

Annual Collection Drive

Local area ministries need our help to supply basic necessities. We are collecting toilet paper for the annual drive through the end of April. A donation box is located in the foyer.

 
Men’s Conference
Save the date for Sat., May 25, from 9 am – 4 pm. More details to come!
Thank you for joining us for worship at VGBC.
 
If you are visitor, we are delighted you chose to worship with us.  We have a gift for you, so please visit the Welcome Desk before or after the service. We would love to share with you how you can get connected.
 
  
 
We have online giving . Also, we have offering plates at the back of the Worship Center at the end of each service.  While you are welcome to give, all we ask of our guests is to visit us at the Welcome Desk near the entry! 
 
 
 
Scripture of the Week
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.
 

1 John 1:7

 
 
 
Our Ministerial Staff
 
Bill Cox
Transition Director & Pastoral Care
 
Dr. Devin Knuckles
Administration Pastor
 
Jay Hill
Music Pastor
 
Jimmy Peck
Children’s Pastor
 
Brandon Anderson
Student Pastor
 


Bulletin April 21, 2024

 
Welcome to Worship
April 21, 2024
 
 
 
 
Worship Order
 
 
Prelude
Joseph Day
 
Welcome to Service
Jimmy Peck
 
Preparation for Worship
 
Choral Praise
“On the Wings of the Morning”
 
Congregational Singing
 
“The Greatest Problem”
 

News & Events

 

Retirement Reception

Our longtime Facility Manager, John Gleason, has decided to hang up his hat after 23 years. Join us on Sun., April 28, at 7:15 pm, (following the concert), as we send him off in life’s next adventure!

 

Annual Ladies Tea

For such a time as this (Esther

4:14b). Ladies, join us on Sat., April 27, from 11 am – 1 pm. Bring your favorite teacup and enjoy a time of fellowship! Tickets are $8. Today is the last day to get tickets, so be sure to stop by the info booth. (Ages 3 & under are free.)

 

50th Anniversary Booklets

They are here! Pick up your order today or next Sunday.
 

Japan Mission Trip

We need one more member on our English Camp team. Could that be you? No experience is necessary; you will be trained. The trip is July 20-31 and approximate cost is $2900 – $3300. Call the church office for the team leader’s contact info.

 

National Day of Prayer

Let’s pray for America! Join us on May 2; come & go from 4-8 pm in the Youth Wing. Details at the booth.

 

Spring Workday

Come help us freshen up the church grounds on Sat., May 4, from 8 am – 2 pm. Donuts will be available at 7:30 and we’ll have pizza for lunch. Please bring a rake, shovel, work gloves, and a bucket.

 

Kids Summer Camp: Ages 3rd – 6th grade, just completed

Peak Kids Camp is June 9-12, at Ponderosa in Larkspur! Cost: $195/child. Click to register.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for joining us for worship at VGBC.
 
If you are visitor, we are delighted you chose to worship with us.  We have a gift for you, so please visit the Welcome Desk before or after the service. We would love to share with you how you can get connected.
 
  
 
We have online giving . Also, we have offering plates at the back of the Worship Center at the end of each service.  While you are welcome to give, all we ask of our guests is to visit us at the Welcome Desk near the entry! 
 
 
 
Scripture of the Week
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.[a] Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.
 

Psalm 139:14

 
 
 
Our Ministerial Staff
 
Bill Cox
Transition Director & Pastoral Care
 
Dr. Devin Knuckles
Administration Pastor
 
Jay Hill
Music Pastor
 
Jimmy Peck
Children’s Pastor
 
Brandon Anderson
Student Pastor
 


Bulletin April 14, 2024

 
Welcome to Worship
April 14, 2024
 
 
 
 
Worship Order
 
 
Prelude
Jan Hoit
 
Welcome to Service
Dr. Chris Moore
 
Preparation for Worship
 
Choral Praise
“The Promise”
 
Missions Testimony
Chris Jaramillo & Landon Edwards
 
Congregational Singing
 
“We Make Plans, God Directs our Steps”
Bill Cox
 

News & Events

 

Annual Ladies Tea

For such a time as this (Esther 4:14b). Ladies, join us on Sat., April 27, from 11 am – 1 pm. Bring your favorite teacup and enjoy a time of fellowship! Tickets are $8 and will be sold on Sundays now through April 21. (Ages 3 & under are free.)

 

Baby Dedication

A Baby Dedication will be held Sunday, April 28, during the 10:30 am worship service. Click to sign up.
 
 

Passover Celebration

Join us April 20, 3-6 pm, for a Passover Seder Dinner. Sign up at the info booth or click here.

 

National Day of Prayer

Join us on May 2 as we pray for America! Come & go from 4-8 pm in the Youth Wing.
 
Spring Workday
Come help us freshen up the church grounds on Saturday, May 4, from 8 am – 2 pm. Donuts will be avail-able at 7:30 and we’ll have pizza for lunch. Please bring a rake, shovel, work gloves, and a bucket.
Kids Summer Camp
For ages 3rd – 6th grade (just completed): Peak Kids Camp is June 9-12, at Ponderosa in Larkspur! The cost is $195/child. Click to register
 
Annual Collection Drive
Local area ministries need our help to supply basic necessities. During April, we are collecting toilet pa-per for the annual drive. Please drop off donations at the collection box in the foyer.
 
Vacation Bible School
Calling all kids Kindergarten – 6th grade (just completed).
VBS “Breaker Rock Beach” – God’s rock-solid truth in a world of shifting sands – is just around the corner! Join the fun June 3-7, 9 am – 12:15 pm. Click to register.
Thank you for joining us for worship at VGBC.
 
If you are visitor, we are delighted you chose to worship with us.  We have a gift for you, so please visit the Welcome Desk before or after the service. We would love to share with you how you can get connected.
 
  
 
We have online giving . Also, we have offering plates at the back of the Worship Center at the end of each service.  While you are welcome to give, all we ask of our guests is to visit us at the Welcome Desk near the entry! 
 
 
 
Scripture of the Week
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.
 
Deuteronomy 31:8
 
 
 
Our Ministerial Staff
 
 Dr. Chris Moore
Pastor
 
Dr. Devin Knuckles
Minister of Admin
 
Jay Hill
Minister of Music
 
Jimmy Peck
Minister of Children
 
Brandon Anderson
Student Minister
 
Bill Cox
Pastoral Care