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Ministry Guide

CHILDREN’S MINISTRYVBC - KIDS SUNDAY SCHOOL (offered to ages 3 years - 5th grade) offers different curriculum during the first and second service, each designed to teach through the entire Bible within a 3 to 4-year period.

Kids will be checked in before the service starts. Then kids will have the option to go into worship with their parents or go to their assigned classrooms for an informal introduction activity. Once all the kids arrive they will start the lessons and activities. If you have questions, contact Jennifer Dokken, jennifer@spokanevbc.org.

Sundays, beginning 9/12 | 9-10:15 am & 10:45 am - Noon

3RD - 5TH GRADE CLUB offers a variety of events throughout the year for kids in 3rd - 5th grade to build relationships with each other and their present and future teachers. The goal is to have these relationships in place to help the transition into middle school be a smoother one. Contact Justyna Dokken, jdokken99@gmail.com for more information or to be added to the contact list or Facebook group.

YOUTH MINISTRYAt VBC we take the responsibility to disciple our youth seriously. Our Connect (6th-8th grade) and The Pursuit (9th-12th grade) ministries help lay a foundation for the Christian faith through biblical instruction, Christian fellowship, and opportunities to serve. The Church cannot afford to fail in raising up the next generation to follow Christ. It is our joy to partner with parents in shepherding our youth as they emerge into adulthood. Contact Pastor Chris Martin if you have any questions, chris@spokanevbc.org.

YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL is offered during the first service for middle and high school.

Middle School (room 152): Spiritual Disciplines

High School (room 151): Hermeneutics

Sundays, beginning 9/12 | 9-10:15 am

WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP brings students together to fellowship around truth and relationships. Middle school and high school students study God’s Word, sing, enjoy activities, and share life in small groups

Middle School: Philippians

High School: Romans

Wednesdays | 6:30-8:30 pm | Auditorium

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GROW & CONNECT AT VBC…There are several ministries kicking off this fall designed to help you grow in your walk with the Lord and connect with others in your church family!

ADULT MINISTRIESLIFE GROUPS are gatherings of 8-12 adults who meet weekly to grow together as a family by studying God’s Word, investing in relationships, supporting one another, and seeking opportunities to reach out to those around them with the Gospel. Our desire is that each group would live life together and, as they do, see the Gospel brought to bear in the real stuff of everyday life! Each group is taught by a trained leader and includes a time of fellowship and light refreshments. To sign up, visit the Life Group table in the foyer today or email lifegroups@spokanevbc.org.

spokanevbc.org/life-groups Beginning 9/19, days vary | 1.5-2 hours per week

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL9 am - The Great I Am How do we know God exists? What is He like? How are we to

relate to Him? Taught by Dr. Mike Powell. This is a 6-week class.

Sundays, beginning 9/12 - 10/13 | 9-10:15 am | Room 130c

10:45 am - We Believe: What Every Family Member Needs to Know! What we believe, why we believe it, and why it matters! Learn about the doctrine, structure, mission, and philosophy of ministry at VBC. This is a 12-week Class.

Sundays, beginning 9/12 - 11/24 | 10:45 am-12 pm | Room 130a

IGNITE provides college/career-age adults an opportunity for fellowship and Christian growth alongside peers. On September 13 they will start a new series in Hebrews. Contact Matthew Doehle for details, 509-969-3899.

Mondays, beginning 9/13 | 7 pm | 3616 South Old Schafer lane

GLOBAL OUTREACH TEAMVBC currently supports fourteen global outreach partners and their families serving in over eight countries spanning four continents. The goal of the Global Outreach team is to maintain personal relationships with these partners, encourage them, and seek out ways to actively engage in and support their ministries. If you would like to consider joining the team or to learn more, contact Caleb Klontz, caleb@spokanevbc.org.

spokanevbc.org/global-outreach 3rd Sunday of every month | 12:15-1:30 pm | Room 130a

BRIDGE MINISTRIES provides pastoral counseling, rooted in Scripture and free of charge, to our church and our community.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR GRIEF is a twelve-week support group for anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one, designed to help understand and encourage healthy mourning in a safe Christian environment. The class is open to anyone. Meets Tuesday evenings starting September 21 here at VBC. $30 for materials, pre-registration is required. Contact Teresa Gay, 509-385-1113 for more information and to register.

Tuesdays, beginning 9/21 | Pre-registration Required | 6-8:15 pm | Room 130a

MEN’S MINISTRIESTHEOLOGY STUDY provides men an opportunity to sharpen theological precision and address issues facing the church and the culture through reading, study and discussion. Contact Pastor Chris Martin, chris@spokanevbc.org, to learn more. Open to men Middle School and older, no sign up necessary.

1st & 3rd Tuesday each month, beginning 9/21 | 6:30-8 am | Room 130c

MEN’S BREAKFAST is offered on the second Saturday of every month to men high school age and up. This year our theme will be "How to Think and Live Biblically".

2nd Saturday of each month, beginning 9/11 | 8-9:30 am | Room 130

WOMEN’S MINISTRIESOur Women's Ministry desires to provide women opportunities to grow in their relationship with God and in fellowship with one another.

TITUS 2 WOMEN’S MENTORING offers mentorship training and networking for women who want to nurture, equip, and encourage younger women at VBC in their pursuit to become godly wives and mothers. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, we will be offering a training course using the book Spiritual Mothering by Susan Hunt this winter starting in January (dates TBA). Sign-ups are open now. Contact Tara Orchard if you are interested in becoming a mentor or being mentored. In addition to the mentoring ministry, we provide gift baskets to women of all ages in the church who could use a - bit of encouragement. We call them baskets of joy.

Contact Tara for details, 481-1735 or titus2@spokanevbc.org | Orchard Home

BLANKET MAKERS work together to make quilts to give to those who are in need of comfort and support in the church or the greater Spokane area, as well as to our global outreach partners around the world. No sign-up necessary, just bring your own sewing supplies and lunch. Contact Billie Hersh to learn more, hersh-e@comcast.net.

1st Saturday & 3rd Thursday of every month | 9 am - 3 pm | Room 130a

WOMEN'S BREAKFAST is offered on the third Saturday of every month to women high school age and up.

3rd Saturday of each month, beginning 10/16 | 9 am - 11 am | Room 130

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UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND CENTRAL VALLEY VIRTUAL SCHOOL CHURCH SPONSORSHIP & MENTORINGIf you are interested in coming alongside a child and mentoring them throughout the year you can go to bit.ly/PrimeTime-mentoring and sign up to be a mentor. If you have any questions or need more information contact Ben Doehle benjamin@spokanevbc.org.

REFRESHMENT TEAM VOLUNTEERSJust imagine the smell of hot, fresh coffee wafting through the air. Imagine the conversations and new fellowship created while taking a sip. Our coffee time between services is starting up and we need your help! We are looking for volunteers. Contact Cheryl Bosch at cheryl@spokanevbc.org if you want to be on the refreshment team or even lead the team and make these dreams become reality.

MEMBERSHIP DECLARATIONThe ‘open’ membership enrollment period is closing TODAY for those of you who consider Valley Bible Church to be your home. In the Fall we’ll begin offering a class for those who desire to become members. Please pick up a copy of the bylaws to review and/or a declaration of membership at the information counter!

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOLStarting today we have two new Adult Sunday School Classes! During the 9 am service in room 130c is The Great I Am, taught by Dr. Mike Powell.This is a 6-week class. During the 10:45 am service in room 130a is We Believe: What Every Family Member Needs to Know! taught by the Elders of VBC This is a 12-week class.

MEN'S THEOLOGY STUDYMen's Theology Study provides men an opportunity to sharpen theological precision and address issues facing the church and the culture through reading, study and discussion. Join us Tuesday, September 21 at 6:30 am. Open to men Middle School and older, no sign up necessary. Contact Pastor Chris Martin, chris@spokanevbc.org, to learn more.

THANK YOU FOR SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATIONS!Thank you to everyone who donated school supplies! With your help, we were able to bless the schools with 15 complete backpacks plus extra supplies.

The Wicked Form a ________________ of the ______________ (12-14)

The Weak Fall from a ______________ of _____________________ (15-18, 25-27)

The Way Focuses on _____________ and _________________ (19-24)

GIVING REPORT General: September $30,447 / YTD $721,935

Building Fund: Given $1,171,972 / Loan Remaining Balance $260,897

THE WICKED, THE WEAK, AND THE WAYJohn 18:12–27 / Chris Martin / September 12, 2021

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A NNOUNCEMEN T SLIFE GROUPS Sign up for a Life Group today in the portico! Our Fall Session begins September 19. Life Groups are gatherings of 8-12 adults who meet weekly to grow together as a family by studying God’s Word, investing in relationships, supporting one another, and seeking opportunities to reach out to those around them with the Gospel. Our desire is that each group would live life together and, as they do, see the Gospel brought to bear in the real stuff of everyday life! Each group is taught by a trained leader and includes a time of fellowship and light refreshments. Sign up at the table in the portico or contact Nancy Hodge (lifegroups@spokanevbc.org).

UNDERSTANDING YOUR GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP A twelve-week support group for anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one, designed to help understand and encourage healthy mourning in a safe Christian environment. The class is open to anyone. Meets Tuesday evenings starting September 21 here at VBC. $30 for materials, pre-registration is required. Contact Teresa Gay (509-385-1113) for more information and to register.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TECHNOLOGY TEAMThe Technology Team needs your help! We are looking for volunteers to run slides on Sundays, and also to help run our livestream. Interested? Contact Ben Doehle at benjamin@spokanevbc.org.

OUR MIS SIONAs we proclaim biblical truth,

we cultivate relationships that are intimate with Christ, active in the Church, & loving the community.

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Contact Don Beydler (509) 342-0761 or

Veronica Bergeron (509) 999-5691

The purpose of VBC’s hospitality ministry is to create a warm and welcoming environment for every person who walks through the door on Sunday mornings, and to do so with a gracious spirit and genuine servant’s heart. To learn more about the various roles within the hospitality ministry, visit spokanevbc.org/hospitality.

Our Hospitality Ministry includes: Ushering Team, Greeting Team, Refreshments Team, Welcome Counter Team, Communion Team. We are always in need of volunteers, especially in the Refreshments Team. See if one of these teams is right for you!

SUNDAY SCHOOL HELP NEEDEDWe are starting up our Kids Sunday School TODAY! We really need your help. See below for specific needs. Please contact Jennifer Dokken at jennifer@spokanevbc.org if you have any questions.9 am service needs: Preschool helper 3-5x per month K-1st TEACHER every other week K-1st helper 2x per month Substitute Assistants

10:45 am service needs: Preschool TEACHER 2x per month Preschool helper 2x per month K-1st helper 1x per month 4th-5th helper 2x per month Substitute Assistants