EVENTS
Christmas Eve Service
You're invited to our Christmas Eve service!
We will have a short, community service with everyone in the sanctuary (kids included!) starting at 5:30. All are welcome as we celebrate the birth of Jesus with singing and scripture.
To switch things up this year, we will have a dessert and beverage bar after service. Bring your best holiday dessert and enjoy a time of fellowship, complete with hot chocolate!
Christmas Cleanup
We will be taking down and putting away the Christmas trees and decorations and need some strong and willing helpers. Please register to come help out as we close out our Christmas season.
Women's Bible Study - Luke in the Land
Join us for a women's Bible study through Luke! We will be going through Kristi McLelland's book, Luke in the Land. Over 7 sessions, challenge the way you read the accounts of Jesus through teaching videos that take you to locations throughout Israel.
Make sure to purchase the book in advance. Childcare will be provided if you register, so make sure to sign up!
Valley Women's Breakfast
Valley Women breakfast with guest speaker Amy Whitfield, Mom to two teenagers, and Executive Director of Communications at the Summit church. Amy is passionate about growth and development of Christian women and loves stories. She will use stories to share with us how our spiritual practices are an invitation to the Spirit to help us in whatever stage of life we are in to have a deeper and more fruitful walk with Jesus. We will also have worship, testimony, and fellowship. All are welcome!
VBC Kids: Christmas Craft & Cookie Celebration
Join us for a morning of Christmas cheer and creativity at our VBC Kids Christmas Craft Day! Bring your family to make kid-friendly Christmas ornaments that will fill your home with joy and anticipation for Christ's birth. We invite you to bring your favorite Christmas cookies to share and enjoy alongside our hot chocolate bar! This event is open to the kids ages 1-11 throughout the community, so invite your friends and neighbors!
Christmas Decorating
Tis the season! One large element of our worship is allowing beauty to point us to Christ. During this season, we would like to invite you to join us in decorating the church for Christmas.
We are looking for volunteers to help with putting up the heavy trees and reaching the high spots with ladders. Special bonus if you wear festive clothing!
Make sure to let us know you're coming by registering. We would love to have many hands involved in making the church beautiful for the holiday season.
Thanksgiving celebration
The event is intended to celebrate Thanksgiving with the church family. We will enjoy a meal together at 1:00 and fellowship to follow. The meal will be a potluck, so please register and indicate what you plan to bring! Feel free to contact Katie Alen at alen.katie@gmail.com for more info.
VBC College Worship Night
Hey students from NRCC, Tech, and RU! You're invited to a special night of worship just for you. Join us for an evening of music, prayer, and community as we come together to lift our voices in praise. It's a great opportunity to connect with other students and grow in faith. We can't wait to see you there!
November Member Meeting
It's time for our Fall Member Meeting! Members, mark your calendars for a time of food, fellowship, and fun!
We will send an agenda to review as we get closer to the date of the meeting, but for now make sure that you plan to attend! Not only will we be affirming new members, but also enjoying a super special sweet treat together!
As always, please plan to bring a dish to share for our potluck!
A - E - Bring a Dessert Dish
F - L - Bring a Side Dish
M - Z Bring a Main Dish
Please mark your food with any allergens that are included (milk, eggs, nuts, fish, crustaceans, shellfish, wheat, soy and sesame) - Especially peanuts!
We will once again be gathering our members to share updates and hear testimony.
Parent's Night Out
VBC wants to care for families and give them a chance to connect with each other! Parent's Night Out is an opportunity for parents to rest, engage with the community, or maybe have a date night!
We will provide free babysitting at VBC and dinner for the kids to support parents with a night off! Parent's Night Out is November 1st from 5pm-8pm! Register on Church Center!
Please call or email us for more information-
4342421261, children@vbcradford.com
Baptism Class
Baptism is one of our favorite cultural rhythms at VBC. If you have not yet been baptized or would like more information about baptism, please sign up for the class!
Class will be two sessions, one on October 27th and one on November 3rd. Baptism service will be on November 10th.
VBC Kids Volunteer Training
If you are part of the VBC Kids ministry team, or curious about what it might like to serve with the children's ministry, we have an event coming up that will help you see the vision of equipping the next generation at VBC to walk with Jesus. We're holding a training on October 19th from 10am-12am where we will cover essential material to help you grow in confidence to serve VBC Kids. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just interested in applying to join the team, this training is for you! Child care will be provided. Plus we will have coffee and brunch!
New Member Classes
oin us for Valley Bible Church's Covenantal Membership Class. The membership class is taught in two parts and covers VBCs four core identities:
Session 1: Gospel and Community
Session 2: Worship and Mission
Each session will be offered on either Sundays and Mondays. Please choose 2 days to complete both sessions.
Sunday, June 30, 11am - 1:00pm
Monday, July 1, 6pm - 8pm
Sunday, July 7, 11pm - 1:00pm
Monday, July 8, 6pm - 8pm
Please sign up for each session individually.
Lunch will be provided at the Sunday sessions.
Dinner will be served for the Monday sessions.
The class will meet in The Fellowship Hall on Sundays and the first children's classroom (formerly the library) on Monday nights.
Please register your children for the dates you will be taking the class. We will provide childcare on an "as needed" basis.
New Member Classes
oin us for Valley Bible Church's Covenantal Membership Class. The membership class is taught in two parts and covers VBCs four core identities:
Session 1: Gospel and Community
Session 2: Worship and Mission
Each session will be offered on either Sundays and Mondays. Please choose 2 days to complete both sessions.
Sunday, June 30, 11am - 1:00pm
Monday, July 1, 6pm - 8pm
Sunday, July 7, 11pm - 1:00pm
Monday, July 8, 6pm - 8pm
Please sign up for each session individually.
Lunch will be provided at the Sunday sessions.
Dinner will be served for the Monday sessions.
The class will meet in The Fellowship Hall on Sundays and the first children's classroom (formerly the library) on Monday nights.
Please register your children for the dates you will be taking the class. We will provide childcare on an "as needed" basis.
Child Dedication Class & Service
Hey Parents!
We are excited to announce a special class for parents who want to dedicate their young child or children on October 13th from 9 - 11am. In this class, we will cover important information about the significance of child dedication and what it entails.
Mark your calendars for the service on October 20th. We can't wait to see you there and share this meaningful experience with you.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
New Member Classes
oin us for Valley Bible Church's Covenantal Membership Class. The membership class is taught in two parts and covers VBCs four core identities:
Session 1: Gospel and Community
Session 2: Worship and Mission
Each session will be offered on either Sundays and Mondays. Please choose 2 days to complete both sessions.
Sunday, June 30, 11am - 1:00pm
Monday, July 1, 6pm - 8pm
Sunday, July 7, 11pm - 1:00pm
Monday, July 8, 6pm - 8pm
Please sign up for each session individually.
Lunch will be provided at the Sunday sessions.
Dinner will be served for the Monday sessions.
The class will meet in The Fellowship Hall on Sundays and the first children's classroom (formerly the library) on Monday nights.
Please register your children for the dates you will be taking the class. We will provide childcare on an "as needed" basis.
New Member Classes
oin us for Valley Bible Church's Covenantal Membership Class. The membership class is taught in two parts and covers VBCs four core identities:
Session 1: Gospel and Community
Session 2: Worship and Mission
Each session will be offered on either Sundays and Mondays. Please choose 2 days to complete both sessions.
Sunday, June 30, 11am - 1:00pm
Monday, July 1, 6pm - 8pm
Sunday, July 7, 11pm - 1:00pm
Monday, July 8, 6pm - 8pm
Please sign up for each session individually.
Lunch will be provided at the Sunday sessions.
Dinner will be served for the Monday sessions.
The class will meet in The Fellowship Hall on Sundays and the first children's classroom (formerly the library) on Monday nights.
Please register your children for the dates you will be taking the class. We will provide childcare on an "as needed" basis.
VBC Fundraising Yardsale & Market
For those who still wish to give, we will be hosting a VBC Fundraising Yardsale & Market on September 21st from 11am - 2pm. There are a few ways that you can offer your support:
1) Donate items: This market will include donated items for us to sell. If you have anything that you would like to contribute, you can drop it off at the church on September 21st at 10:00am. VBC volunteers will collect items on the day of the market and price them. Please mark any large or high-value items with a suggested price. Since we won't have space or staff to store items, any items that are not sold will need to be taken back at 2pm when the market closes.
2) Volunteer your time: We will need volunteers to help set up the market, volunteers to collect donations, and volunteers to help sell items.
3) Come to the market to shop for items! Make sure to come out on September 21st to purchase items and raise funds for VBC. Just imagine how many cool things the members of our congregation might bring. We will also have food trucks and refreshments for sale, so even if you don't purchase, come out to build community.
God has so graciously blessed this project already, and we also want to make space for everyone to contribute in the way that God is calling them. We can't wait to break ground on this construction project...and we can't wait to see you on the 21st!!!
Beholding the Great I Am
VBC Women, our retreat is happening September 13th and 14th: Beholding the Great I AM.
We will have teaching, sharing, fun, and good food! Come ready for deeper discipleship, to draw closer to Christ and strengthen our community as women within the church! Friday night and all day Saturday - all meals are included in your registration fee.
We will have limited childcare options available for those who need it, so please indicate that on your registration form. Additionally, infants are welcome and we will have the nursing room available.
Registration is open and if you sign up before 8/14 you get the early bird discount! Students use the code STUDENT for an even bigger discount! And if the price is what's deterring you please reach out for the scholarships we have available. We can't wait to spend time together!
Registration Cost:
$35 early bird (before 8/14)
$40 regular
$25 for student with code STUDENT
Annual Budget Q&A
In anticipation of our annual budget vote, we will be hosting a Q&A session. This will allow our members to submit questions or clarification needs after they have reviewed the budget. Please remember, all quesitons should be addressed before the member meeting on July 28th!
We will have a couple of ways to ask questions. Send them to sam@vbcradford.com or elders@vbcradford.com, and we will have a Q&A time on Wednesday July 24th at 7PM in the Fellowship hall.
Thank you all so much for your continued generosity and support of VBC.
In Christ,
Sam Miller
Executive Pastor
Valley Bible Church of Radford
Albania Trip
This year, we are planning to visit our good friends, Kejdis and Rudina to help run an English Language Camp in Albania. The dates of the trip are leaving on July 19 and returning late on July 28.
Please pray for our team as they travel and minister that the Lord would provide for all their needs.
Baptism Service
It's time for one of our favorite VBC services - The Bisset Park Baptism Service!
For the service, please make sure to bring your own chairs. We will also have a potluck after the baptisms. VBC will provide the meat and drinks, so just bring a side to share!
Baptism Class & Service
It's time for one of our favorite VBC services - The Bisset Park Baptism Service! If you have not yet been baptized or would like more information about baptism, please sign up for the class!
Class will be before service at 8:30am in the Library on 7/7 and the Baptism service will be on 7/14 at 10:00am
New Member Classes
Join us for Valley Bible Church's Covenantal Membership Class. The membership class is taught in two parts and covers VBCs four core identities:
Session 1: Gospel and Community
Session 2: Worship and Mission
Each session will be offered on either Sundays and Mondays. Please choose 2 days to complete both sessions.
Sunday, June 30, 11am - 1:00pm
Monday, July 1, 6pm - 8pm
Sunday, July 7, 11pm - 2:00pm
Monday, July 8, 6pm - 8pm
Please sign up for each session individually.
Lunch will be provided at the Sunday sessions.
Dinner will be served for the Monday sessions.
The class will meet in The Fellowship Hall on Sundays and the first children's classroom (formerly the library) on Monday nights.
Please register your children for the dates you will be taking the class. We will provide childcare on an "as needed" basis.
Finance Meeting
Join us on June 23rd for another edition of the Finance Meeting! We will meet at 12:45 in the fellowship hall with our new Finance Deacon, Laura Rader. Come see how VBC is staying fiscally fit.
Dates and times
Jun 23, 2024
12:45 pm
Associate Membership Preview Meeting
This summer we are launching Associate Membership! If you are a teen or a parent of a teen and would like to know more what is Associate Membership, what it means to be a member of a church as a young person, and how to apply to become an Associate Member, then register for our Associate Membership Preview Meeting! We will meet on Sunday, June 23rd, in the Fellowship Hall during the 11am service to walk through our vision for this on-ramp for teens to covenantal membership. Check out the Church Center App for more details and to register!
Women's Summer Bible Study - Acts
Ladies, join us for a summer Bible Study on the book of Acts! Starting on June 19th and running for 7 weeks until July 31st, we will meet every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:00. Childcare will be provided so you can fully engage in the study. Please make sure to purchase the book for the study, which is available for $24.99 on Amazon or lifeway.com. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow in faith and fellowship with other women in our community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Popsicles in the Park
Summer is long, and we love to have some extra points of contact for community and fellowship! VBC Kids is doing Popsicles in the Park at Bissett Park where VBC Kids volunteers and families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of playing together, fellowshipping together, and of course enjoying popsicles together! We will be at Shelter 1 on Saturday, June 15th, from 2-4pm. Can't wait to see y'all there!
Men's Softball League
Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays in support of the VBC Softball team! All games are played at Veterans Field in Bisset Park. See the schedule for what games are scheduled this week! Bring your friends, your kids, your small group, and let's make some noise!
Women's Bible Study - Ecclesiastes
Women!
We’d love for you to join us for an 8-Session Study on the Book of Ecclesiastes!
“He has made everything appropriate in its time. He has also put eternity in their hearts...” Ecclesiastes 3:11
Through this 8-session Bible study, Hannah Anderson invites us to consider the wisdom of Ecclesiastes afresh as we search for a solid foundation for life under the sun. Together, we’ll learn to name our anxieties, concerns, and disappointments. We’ll discover how Ecclesiastes is more than self-help or good advice—how it frees us to ask the questions that Jesus Himself will eventually answer. And through its raw honesty and unflinching commitment to goodness, we’ll find hope in the One who guides all days under the sun.
From June 12-July 31 we will meet each Wednesday morning from 6-8 am at Pam Behal’s house - 314 3rd Street in Radford. Coffee and light breakfast provided. You will need to purchase a a study book which you can find at Lifeway or Amazon- it’s called Life Under the Sun by Hannah Anderson.
Summer Connections
Join the women of VBC for a fun game night to kick off our Summer Connection Groups! What's a summer connection group? They are small groups of 3-5 people who will meet through out the summer and read a book together. We have several women who will be leading the groups through books of all different topics. Come to hear about the groups and stick around for fun dips, desserts, and games! We will have board games, puzzles, and more! If you can't make it but want to sign up for a summer group please reach out to Pam Behal for all the details. We hope to see you there for a night of fun, food, and connection!
Child Dedication Service
Parents who have attended the Dedication Class can have their children dedicated.
Child Dedication Class
Hey Parents!
We are excited to announce a special class for parents who want to dedicate their young child or children on May 26th. In this class, we will cover important information about the significance of child dedication and what it entails.
Mark your calendars for May 19, 2024, from 11am to 12:30pm. We can't wait to see you there and share this meaningful experience with you.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!