VBC Men
Please join us on Wednesday, May 7th, in the Crossing sanctuary for "Reveille" from 6:00-7:00AM.
We will have a time of worship, teaching, and a breakout fellowship session all packed into one hour. Patrick Smith will be teaching on living a purposeful life.
Free coffee will be available by 5:45 AM!
Our local pregnancy center, Next Step, is asking for our help in supporting pregnant women in challenging situations to choose LIFE.
Pick up a bottle by the missions table beginning on Mother's Day, take it home to fill it with cash, and return it by Father's Day.
Funds raised provide assistance with pregnancy decisions and support services for mothers who choose life for their unborn child. Every life is precious, every unborn baby is beautifully and perfectly created by God.
Celebrate by supporting LIFE!
Enjoy delicious treats and an afternoon of meaningful connection with other women from the VBC community. Whether you bravely sign up solo or gather a few friends to register together, you're in for a lovely time. Don’t miss this chance to sip tea, savor delicious treats, and Share in sweet fellowship.
Register today!
WHEN: May 17th, 2 - 4 PM
WHERE: Various Homes
Contact: Kim Zuro for more information.
Ladies, register now!
Join us on Saturday, May 24, for a sweet afternoon of fellowship at our Spring Tea: Arrayed in His Splendor. We’ll enjoy an array of delightful desserts and teas as we gather for a special time of connection, worship, and encouragement. The afternoon will feature a devotional and a floral design workshop!
If Altamont is your home church and you are interested in hosting a table, please contact Christa Jahncke at cjahncke@hotmail.com. Hosts will receive one complimentary ticket.
Hillary Hernandez for general questions, ifLivermoreLocal@gmail.com
Registration:
• Early Bird: $10 (ENDS MAY 11)
• Standard: $15 (ENDS MAY 18)
• Late registration is available at the door
Altamont women!
A new summer Bible Study meeting will take place on Monday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Livermore.
The Sermon on the Mount study begins June 2nd.
Contact Sara Schiesl for more information.
June 24 - June 26th from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
for ages 4-12 years old hosted at the Altamont Campus!
Please register before June 9th.
Kids will enjoy a time of creative fun and worship through music, games, art, crafts, and a meaningful message! Register no later than June 9th by clicking the tab in the top right corner.
Cost:
$25 per child for supplies. $60 max for families of 3 or more.
(cost includes a VBC Kids T-shirt!)
Camping Connections will be heading out to Bodega Dunes, part of the Sonoma Coast State Parks. We will be there October 15- 20, however you can reserve the dates that work for you.
Fall months are the best months to visit the coast, as there tends to be less of the marine layer. Make your reservations now
WE ARE TRYING FOR THE SITE 1-21 LOOP.
We value our time together as a church family, and that's why we enjoy Single Service Sundays!
Once a month, we hold a single church service at 10 AM. Our next one will be on May 4th at 10 AM.
We have a special twist this time, though, a taco-themed potluck after the service!
Sign up to bring something using the link below.
Come one, come all to May Mugs and Mock-Mimosas. First Saturday Coffee invites you to enjoy time getting to know one another in a relaxed atmosphere with beverages and lite brunchy items.
Looking forward to seeing you.
Contact Linda DeBonis.
VBC Men- Join us for "Sportsball Day" @ the Crossing (MPR) this Saturday, April 26th!
Games will include Cornhole, Volleyball, Pickleball, and Spike Ball. We will finish with a delicious picnic lunch. Games will begin at 10:00 AM, and lunch will be served at noon. Please bring your sons and invite friends, neighbors, and co-workers at the Crossing (MPR) .
This entire event will be free, but we will be accepting voluntary cash and Venmo "donations" at the event to help offset food.
Warm up with YWAM's Hot Chocolate in the Tenderloin! Friday, 04/11/25.
Carpool @ VBC Crossing, 5:00 PM, sharp!
Dress for SF weather, no bags or purses, but plan on making new friends.
For more info email Anjali Durepo
Unraveling Scripture will be meeting on Sunday, March 30th.
Join us for a relaxed time of fellowship, yarn crafts, and scripture memorization!
Children are welcomed if accompanied by an adult.
Camping Connections will be heading out to New Brighton State Beach, Capitola, September 24-29. This campground sells out very quickly!
You can make reservations exactly 6 months prior to your arrival day.
To sign up, go to: www.reservecalifornia.com. You can set up your own arrival, and departure dates.
We try to reserve in the North Campground.
See Wayne Johnson, if you have questions.
VBC Men, you're invited to join us for a workday party at our Crossing campus! We'll be freshening and cleaning up the campus, followed by a BBQ lunch.
Projects include indoor and outdoor tasks like painting, trimming bushes, removing carpet, and modifying the sanctuary platform. There's plenty of work for all skill levels, and we especially need a few individuals with handyman skills. So, feel free to bring your dad, sons, uncles, and neighbors!
Please RSVP to Jim Pleau so we can plan accordingly. We'll start at 9 AM and lunch will be served around noon.
We hope to see you there!
Are you interested in helping to protect our church family by serving on our VBC Emergency Response Team?
Come to our VERT info meeting on March 23 at 12:30 pm!
We’ll be meeting upstairs after the second service and providing next steps for the VERT team in 2025.
Contact Shawn with any questions.
VBC WOMEN'S MINISTRY EQUIP 2025 - ABIDE (A Conference on John 15 ) on MARCH 22, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Contact Kim Zuro to register for the event.
A Small Group for new-ish moms beginning February 19, 2025!
We plan to meet every other Wednesday from 9:30 AM-11:00 AM for fellowship and to encourage one another through conversation, scripture, prayer, and fun!
Please register today to help us plan for the kick-off in February!
We will email the address and more details a few days before the kick-off.
Please join us for the 5th annual Red Cross Blood Drive in honor of Sarah Meng!
Make sure to sign up for a spot to give blood on Saturday, February 8th.
The link is below. Thank you!
Join Us for "Abide" – An Evening of Prayer & Worship.
Come experience the beauty of drawing near to Jesus at "Abide," a prayer and worship night.
As we continue our Sunday series on prayer, this is a perfect opportunity to put into practice what we’re learning growing deeper in conversation with God together.
Prayer is not a duty but a delight—a precious giftwhere we encounter God’s presence, share our hearts, and experience His peace. Let’s gather as a church family to seek Him, worship fully, and be refreshed in His love.
Don’t miss it!
On Jan 26th at the Crossing Campus at 12:45 PM in RM 208.
We will have an information meeting (dates, costs, and activities will be discussed) for our Romanian Outreach at the Barnabas Camp in July 2025.
On Sunday, January 26th, Brad Chew will lead a 10-week series on Studying the Bible, at the Crossing Campus
This will take place from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
For More Information, Contact Brad Chew
Men of VBC, please join us at Valley Bible Church for a Men's breakfast on Saturday, January 25th, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM
Bring your sons, brothers, fathers, and friends. GConnectwith other men at VBC, and learn what our Men's Ministry has planned for you!
This event is free of charge, but voluntary donations will be accepted.
The elders would love to spend some time praying with the VBC family on Thursday, January 21st.
They'll be upstairs at the Crossing Campus at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
Come with your prayer requests as we come before our Heavenly Father!
If you have any measure of interest in learning how to QUILT or already have experience, join us at the orientation meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM in Seminar 1.
No strings attached.
Valley Bible Church Men's Ministry is hosting Monday Night Football in our auditorium at the Crossing Campus.
The game features the mighty Chicago Bears versus Minnesota Vikings.
Kick Off is 5:00PM.
Dinner, Game Snacks, and Drinks will be provided free of charge. Come fellowship with men from VBC.
Invite friends, neighbors, and family members!
Christmas Eve Services Tuesday, Dec. 24
Altamont 5:00 PM
Crossing 5:00 PM
Tickets are now available for the annual "Train of Lights" event.
The event will be held on Tuesday, December 10, at 7:30 PM out of the Sunol Depot.
Contact Wayne Johnson at sportwayne@aol.com, or get your tickets in the lobby of Valley Bible Church at the Crossing or Altamont campuses on Sunday mornings. Get them fast, as we always sell out.
The cost is only $40 per ticket and kids under 3 are free!
Turn in your Safeway, Walmart, Target, Kohl, or Visa gift cards by Sunday, December 22nd!
You may hand your donations to Wayne Johnson at the Crossing campus or Caroline Roeschke at the Altamont campus.
Thank you for your kind gift to our dear brothers and sisters!
If you are a soon to be mom, or are already a mom of a baby or toddler, the upcoming 'Christmas Coffee Break' is for you!
Join other newish moms for some light refreshments at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, December 10 at Cindi Mackanic's home in Livermore.
This will be a laid-back opportunity for you all to get to know one another and to be encouraged.
Please come comfortably ,no makeup or styled hair is required.
Please RSVP to Kim Zuro (kim@vbc.online)
Ladies, save the date!
Ugly Sweater Party! Join us for the FSC Christmas Tea as we gather for a refreshing celebration, brunch, fellowship, and prizes.
Gals’ 4th grade and up are welcome from both campuses.
RSVP to lindamdebonis@gmail.com by 12/6/24.
See you there!
Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child are now available in the lobby of both campuses!
We’d love you to pack an empty shoebox with fun toys, school supplies, and hygiene items for a child in poverty for Christmas.
Then you can drop off your shoebox at the Crossing Campus during National Collection Week!
We are now taking sign-ups for volunteers! If interested, contact Carol Reid (925-998-9894)
National Collection Week Schedule:
11/18/2024 04:00 PM TO 06:00 PM
11/19/2024 08:30 AM TO 10:30 AM
11/20/2024 04:00 PM TO 06:00 PM
11/21/2024 12:00 PM TO 02:00 PM
11/22/2024 03:00 PM TO 05:00 PM
11/23/2024 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
11/24/2024 12:00 PM TO 03:00 PM
11/25/2024 09:00 AM TO 11:30 AM
CONTACT: Carol Reid (925-998-9893) if you have any questions.
We are partnering with Monthly Miracles, a Tri-Valley ministry, to make a difference this season,
clean out your closets for gently used coats and jackets of all sizes.
Please place the jackets in the designated barrels in the Crossings and Altamont Campus lobby from November 17th to December 15th, 2024.
Drop Off Hours :
Crossing 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday-Thursday) & Sundays 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Friday & Saturday -OFFICES ARE CLOSED!)
Altamont Sundays Only 10:00 AM to 12 NOON.
Baja Builders is planning a Mexico house-building trip
November 14th -17th,2024 to build a home for a family in need in Tijuana. No building experience is needed!
Please contact Jim Capaccioli at 925-360-2589 or jimcap3@gmail.com, for more information.
We invite the widows of our church community to a special tea.
Join us for a time of fellowship, support, and uplifting conversation.
We hope to see you there.
WHEN: November 9th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
WHERE: 6221 DETJEN COURT, PLEASANTON 94588.
CONTACT: Carol Reid to RSVP 925-998-9843
Ladies, plan to join us for Harvest Brunch on Saturday, November 2nd, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.
If you have any questions, E-mail VBC Women
VBC's annual Fall Festival is on Saturday, October 12th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Altamont Campus!
- This all-church community event is coming soon - invite your friends, neighbors, and unchurched families to join us!
- Games, face painting, balloon artists, raffles, crafts, bounce houses, hot dogs, and pumpkins are all free!
- There are many exciting ways to serve, check the below link.
we still need candy and prize donations. stop by the prize board and drop off your candy donations in the lobby (at The Altamont ) or the Kid’s Bay (at The Crossing)
If you are interested in helping plan the event, please email altamontkids@vbc.online or crossingkids@vbc.online.
Ladies, mark your calendars for an evening of fun and fellowship at our VBC Women's Ministry Bunco Game Night!
Bunco is easy to learn and easy to play! Whether you're a seasoned player or have never played, all women are encouraged to join. We'll teach you how to play, so don't worry if you're new to Bunco feel free to bring a snack to share, though it's optional. There will be exciting prizes to be won.
Date: September 13, 2024
Time: 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Location: Valley Bible Church at the Crossing, Multi-Purpose Room.
Fee: None- this event is FREE!
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to have fun and connect with other women in our church community. Hope to see you there!
**Call for Help:**
We need square card tables for this event. If you have a table we could borrow, please get in touch with Cynthia at 949-280- 8469.
