VBC family. We're meeting to pray to the God who hears our prayers.
Please join us Tuesday evening from 7:00-8:00 PM at VBC.
We have much to bring to our good and gracious God before His Throne of Grace. Can't wait to see you all there, the VBC elders.
Ladies, you are invited to a summer day on the water.
We are headed to Alameda for a fun filled morning of kayaking with beautiful views of the bay, followed by a bring your own lunch picnic at Crown Memorial State Beach, just a short distance from where we will be paddling. If you’ve never kayaked before you are welcome to come, we will pair you with someone who has experience.
Cost is $50. We have space for 20 ladies.
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend up at Beautiful Fort Bragg on the coast. We have reserved 15 sites up at the popular Pomo campground.
Reserve your site with Wayne (sportwayne@aol.com) before they are all gone.
Many beautiful attractions, beaches, hikes, Skunk Train, Mendocino, Fort Bragg, Botanical Gardens, and much more.
2026 Men's Retreat!
Join us at Camp Koinonia in the nearby Santa Cruz Mountains for our Men’s Retreat!
We will be camping at Henry Cowell State Park, just a hour from Pleasanton. Located near a giant Redwood Forest, next to the San Lorenzo River, near the Roaring Camp Railroad.
These sites are going very quickly, as we have had already over 20+ families reserve sites. We are trying for sites in the south campground. For those interested, we are going to try to secure seats for the Saturday, September 26 "Beach Train", which will provide a round trip from Felton to the Beach Boardwalk, then back to Felton. You can join us on the train, even if you are not camping with us.
Get campsites at: www.reservecalifornia.com. See Wayne to sign up, or with your questions.
Load onto the Roaring Camp Railroad Beach Train in Felton, California, at 9:30 am. The train will arrive at the Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz at 11:00 am.
This ride will be in both open and closed cars, traveling through the redwoods, the San Lorenzo River, down the middle of Santa Cruz streets, and finally arriving at the Boardwalk. Spend either one or five hours at the beach. We then load up at either 12:00 pm or 4:00 pm for our one-hour return to Felton. Tickets will be discounted for this event on Saturday, September 26.
See Wayne Johnson to get hooked up for this event, and invite friends.
Men- Please join other VBC men on the evening of Wednesday, August 5th, at 7:15 PM for Men's Reveille!
We will have a dynamic time of worship, biblical teaching, discussion groups, and fellowship. We hope you will be able to join us. Bring a friend!
Recommended things to bring:
- water bottles
- sun screen
- lunch/dinner food for your family
- umbrella
- towels
- picnic blankets
- good attitudes
There are places nearby to buy food if you so choose.
Contact Luke Greenaway for more information about this event.
Raising support for the outreach:
- Applying to join the team (HSM@vbc.online for students, Quest@vbc.online for adults)
- Praying for safety for the team, sanctification for believers, and salvation for the lost.
- Funding Building Materials, Transportation costs, and VBS supplies ($20,000 goal)
(Note that it’s for the Navajo Outreach )
Get ready for 3 days full of meaningful fun by worshipping God together through art, songs, crafts, games and making a big deal about Jesus! We’ll explore the nature of God and who He is. This is for ages 4-12.
Registration is now open– spots are limited, so be sure to register soon!
Ways to serve:
Serve by volunteering- Join us for 1, 2 or all 3 days of Art Camp! We'll need help with prep, registration, helping with crafts, safety ushers, clean-up, etc.
Serve by donating - We are collecting small prize donations to raffle off during Art Camp, and we'd love to send each kid home with a fun prize! (Small toys, crafts, $5 gift cards for a treat, etc. You can find a collection bin in the VBC Kids lobby.
Grab your water bottle and picnic blanket and come enjoy food, fellowship, and fun at our VBC 4th of July picnic after our July 5th, 10 AM SINGLE SERVICE.
Free hamburgers and hotdogs provided along with specialty meats compliments of Men's Ministry and baked goods by our Women’s Ministry.
Don’t forget to sign up if you would like to bring your own baked good or BBQ’d dish to enter into a judged competition at the picnic.
This is a perfect time to invite friends and family!
Ladies, come join us for a Wellness Together hike in the Pleasanton/Dublin area!
We’ll start with prayer and stretching, then enjoy a mild hike filled with movement, meaningful conversation, and fellowship together.
To beat the summer heat, we’ll meet at 10:30 AM at a nearby staging area (details to come) and plan for about a 90-minute hike. Afterward, we’ll gather at the picnic tables nearby for lunch and fellowship, so bring snacks and a packed lunch!
Please note that we have a backup plan in the event of hot weather. Martin Canyon Creek Trail off Silvergate Dr. in Dublin, followed by lunch at Dublin Heritage Museum Park.
Please RSVP if you’d like to join this special Wellness Together event!
Hey VBC Family!
Come get equipped to make disciples at our next Great Commission Training, Saturday, June 13th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at VBC. Lunch is provided!
We will learn:
-How to better connect with our neighbors, friends, co-workers, and family.
-How to start gospel conversations and learn what to do with the various responses
-What do you do if someone wants to follow Jesus, and where to go next
-A simple format to facilitate a bible study
-Hear disciple-making stories from VBC members and be encouraged
Doors open at 8:30 AM for coffee.
Hope Beyond is having its 2nd Annual National Penpal Day card-writing event on Sunday, May 31st!
Hope Beyond is a ministry serving women in the California prison system to bring them hope, help, and the love of Christ.
It’s easy to involve your whole family & participate in-between services or after the second service in the MPR — we can’t wait to see you there! MAKE A DIFFERENCE. BRING HOPE.
If you’re looking for comfort, stay in bed. If you’re looking for brotherhood, meet us on the trail for Ruck & Prayer. We’ll carry weight, pray, and seek the Lord together during a morning of discipline and fellowship.
Bring water and a weighted vest or backpack. BYOW - Bring your own weight. 7:00 AM SHARP, Rain or Shine.
Questions: Text Eli Bottom +1 (209) 402-0766
Come and do your day job with us at VBC!
This is an opportunity to work alongside one another, staying focused as we work unto the Lord, while enjoying espresso and fellowship. Coffee will be provided, and we encourage you to bring your own lunch to enjoy with the group.
Join for the full day, half day, or as much time as your schedule allows.
You’re invited to join us for the final three sessions of “Here Comes the Sun” a class on mental health and faith.
The remaining sessions are: May 17th, May 24th, and May 31st.
All classes begin at 11 AM. Hope to see you there!
Come join Quest Young Adults for an Evening of Musical Worship and Prayer.
In recognition of the National Day of Prayer, we’ll gather to worship God together—praying for our families, our nation, and our world.
Single Service & May Church Potluck (THIS SUNDAY!)
We will have one service at 10:00 AM, followed by a brief Family Meeting, and our annual Cinco de Mayo-themed potluck. We look forward to sharing a meal together and strengthening our bond in Jesus Christ.
Note: To facilitate cleanup, please ensure your dish is ready to serve in a disposable container. Warming pads will be in the MPR to keep your dish warm.
We look forward to sharing a meal together and strengthening our bond in Jesus Christ.
Join us for YWAM's Hot Chocolate Outreach in the Tenderloin! On Friday, May 1st, meet at the VBC Campus from 5:15 to 10:00 PM.
Dress for SF weather, no bags or purses, but plan on making new friends, no experience needed, just a tender heart.
For more info, email Anjali Durepo
Dads / Kids Day at the Park: The VBC women will be on a retreat, leaving men "in charge."
This is a dads-with-kids get-together. Join in on the fun. Bring lunch for your crew. Also, bring games, snacks to share, and maybe a picnic blanket or chairs.
(Muirwood Community Park, Near the Playground)
Our Women’s Retreat is almost here!
We want to give one final reminder to register. We will close registration at the end of the day on Sunday, April 19th.
Almost 60 women have already registered!
We are looking forward to this retreat with joyful expectation
Come join us for some exercise and fellowship. Bring strollers, bikes, scooters, etc. We will be starting on the Iron Horse Trail at VBC.
And then heading to lunch at Chick-fil-A, located at 4501 Hopyard Rd, Suite D-1.
Every Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, we gather in the Las Ventanas apartment community room to help a few Afghan ladies practice their English.
Teachers can be male or female. Sometimes we help with homework or learning the rules for driving, and some are learning to read English. It's a great way to make a difference in a recent immigrant’s life and a great way to share our lives and faith.
Contact Kim Chew for more information.
Camping Connection "Spring Break" outing to Hearst San Simeon, April 8 - 12.
This is our annual spring kickoff camping adventure. Located at the coast, just a few miles south of Hearst Castle.
There are many great destinations and things to do in this area. Try to reserve a campsite in the Lower Creek campground, in sites 43-75.
This campground will be sold out soon.
Make your reservation at: www.reservecalifornia.com.
Contact Wayne Johnson at: sportwayne@aol.com, if you have any questions.
Join us for a Red Cross Blood Drive held in loving memory of Sarah Meng at Valley Bible Church at the Crossing on Saturday,
March 28. This special event honors Sarah’s life by giving others the gift of life through blood donation. The drive will run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with appointments available throughout the day. Your donation can make a lifesaving difference for patients in need.
Please sign up for a time slot and help us bless others!
Join the VBC Kids as we partner with Kids Against Hunger! The VBC Kids ministry is hosting, but anyone is welcome to join. Kids Against Hunger is a non-profit humanitarian organization with a mission to provide fully nutritious food to impoverished children and families around the world...and around the corner.
The organization's goal is for the meals to provide a stable nutritional base from which recipient families can move toward self-sufficiency, away from starvation or food insecurity. They often provide meals for impoverished families during emergencies and use meal distribution to share the Gospel all over the world!
Cost: $20 per person (Every dollar produces 5 malnutrition-fighting meals!)
Camping Connections will be heading to the Jackson Rancheria campground from March 11-16.
Located in the Sierra Foothills, just east of Jackson in the Mother Lode, this campground has been voted the best RV campground in the entire country. There is plenty to do in this area, including a heated swimming pool, hot tub, putting green, bocce ball, hiking, paddle ball, and much more.
We've also had people stay at the hotel in the past. This campground is exclusively for RVs and trailers. Please feel free to contact Wayne Johnson at sportwayne@aol.com with your questions or to sign up.
We already have twenty sites reserved, as this location sells out a year in advance.
Wayne can also assist with RV rentals.
VBC Family, come join your VBC brothers and sisters on February 28th from 10:00 am-11:30 am for a memorable time of walking and talking at the Pleasanton Sports Park.
Bring a warm drink to sip on as you enjoy the fresh air and fellowship. This could be a wonderful, low-pressure, and friendly opportunity to invite your family and neighbors, too.
No need to RSVP, just come!
A VBC Women's Event - Wellness Together Saturday, February 21st, 2026.
Come out and join us for an afternoon of walking, strengthening, and praying together! Jen Allan, a CPT, will lead you through a dynamic warm-up with power walking, fitness stations, and a time of strengthening the core and balance.
Bring your mat and tubing from home.
We'll end our time with some prayer and fellowship.
This is a FREE event!
If you do not like an amazing breakfast, excellent fellowship, and meeting new people, this event is not for you. But, if you love amazing breakfast, fellowship, and meeting new people, please join us for our Men's breakfast at 9:00 AM on Saturday, February 14th at VBC!
Invite your fathers and sons, friends, male coworkers, and neighbors. This event is free, though we will be accepting voluntary donations to help offset food costs.
Who’s ready to come out and have some Valentine's fun?
Come join us for a Valentine Bunco Night (a dice game played with multiple partners). We will have snacks, prizes, and an enjoyable time of fellowship. No experience needed.
Bring a snack to share if you’d like. Cost is $5.00.
We will also have the privilege of writing valentines for some of the women in Hope Beyond (a ministry that helps and encourages women who are or have been incarcerated).
There will be tables set up with valentine supplies, so come out and share the love.
Men, please join other men from VBC on Saturday, January 24th, for a church campus work and maintenance day. There will be inside and outside work, so bring yard tools and general work tools from home.
We will all enjoy a free pizza lunch at 12:00 PM
If you have particular expertise in electrical or general contracting work, please reach out to Larry Wagner in advance to let him know of your availability.
We can’t wait to celebrate the birth of our Savior with you this Christmas Eve!
Our candlelight service begins at 5:00 PM, and we invite you to come early to enjoy hot chocolate and fellowship.
This is a wonderful opportunity to bring along friends and family—let’s share the joy and the good news of Jesus Christ together this Christmas season!
