for  v b c w o m e n  :
A Morning of Prayer
Saturday, Nov 5th, 9:30am - 11:30am


Ladies, join us for a morning devoted to prayer, led by Robby Kautz.  
We will be meeting at the home of Debbie Scherschel, 
405 Bridle Ct, San Ramon.  


For more info, please contact Robby at 
rkautzis@comcast.net or 872-4588.

dear  v b c w o m e n  ,


these are the notes sharon collard took us through during our last session of the girls getaway. for those of you who were there, you know what a gem that last session was! for those of you who weren't able to be there, we didn't want you to miss out.


love you all,
v b c w o m e n  admin




Walking the Freedom Trail
Sunday, Sep 11
Morning Session
Sharon Collard

God wants us to experience what He has already given us – FREEDOM!

“It is for freedom that God has set us free” Galatians 5:1. God has designed our trail for freedom not bondage.

Christ’s sacrifice on my behalf has made me right before God. Nothing I do can make me “more” right. He has freed me so that I can live a life of growing freedom.  WooHoo!

How do I daily live out this freedom? How am I to walk the freedom trail?

F – Feed on Truth! What am I feeding on? The Lord warns us not to despise truth (Is 30:12). I feed on truth by reading His word, meditating on it, and memorizing it. I need to ask the Lord to open my eyes that I might see what is truly in His word.

R – Renew my mind! I must replace God’s thoughts for my thoughts. What fills my thought life? What messages influence me? Am I thinking on what God has done for me and says of me, or on what my natural man, the world, and Satan say of me? If I don’t ground my thinking in what is true, my own thoughts, and/or Satan (the accuser) will determine what I think.

How do we practice renewing our minds?

•        Catch our sinful thoughts (2 Cor 10:5).
•        Confess our sinful thoughts (1 Jn 1:9).
•        Claim the Holy Spirit’s power to overcome sin (2 Pet 1:3).
•        Force my mind from the sinful thought to the true one (Phil 4:8-9).
•        Repeat as necessary! (Gal 6:9).

Renewing my mind brings peace and transformation.

E – Extol the Lord! I must praise God and thank Him for who He is and what He is doing. I must learn to view life from God’s perspective, not my own. What good things has God done for me? Am I cultivating a thankful spirit? Thanking God restores my dependence on Him (Col 3:17).

E – Entrust my needs and cares to the Lord and Expect Him to act! All of Jesus’ teaching on prayer in the Gospels can be summarized with one word: Ask. I am to bring all of my needs to Him. What do I lose when I have a praying life? My control and independence. What do I gain? Friendship with God and freedom. A shift from worrying to watching.

D – Die to self! Lord, what must I surrender to you? Show me the areas in my life that I am keeping from you. God opposes me when I do things my way (pride), but He promises to pour out His grace, His faithful care and provision, to me when I call on Him (humility) (James 4:6).

O – Own up and Offer up confession! Individuals who are being changed are individuals who daily, moment by moment, depend on God. The more I depend on God the easier it becomes to confess my sin to Him. Why? Because I grow more convinced that only He has paid for my sin and only He can transform me. In obedience is freedom. Surrender is my Freedom Ticket!

M – Maintain fellowship! I need others and others need me! I have not been created to walk the freedom trail alone. Hebrews 10:25 tells me to “spur one another on to love and good deeds.” As a friend, how can I encourage others to draw closer to Jesus? Do I allow others to speak into my life?

Remember, it is for freedom that we have been saved.

Remember, God loves us. He has determined our Freedom Trail, the perfect trail for each of us.

Remember, He is the God who helps us and He is for us!

So, dear ones, walk in freedom.

Sharon Collard 

Saturday, Oct 15
A day in Apple Hill




Fall is here - come join us for a day in Apple Hill! 
Apple Hill is an area near Placerville that's filled with apple orchards. We'll spend the day tasting and purchasing apples, apple desserts & apple treats before returning to VBC in the early evening.


Cost: $5 for gas
Meet @ VBC at 830am for carpooling.
Bring spending money & a sack lunch for a picnic.
Contact Cynthia w/ questions. 426-0081

Driving Directions for Girls Getaway . . .

Get on Highway 80 heading East toward Lake Tahoe.

Take Highway 505 North (out of Vacaville; note – 505 only goes north).

After approximately 20 miles you will reach the exit for Highway 16.

Take this exit & head west, i.e. back over the freeway.

Stay on Highway 16 for approximately 18 miles. The highway makes
several 90-degree turns as it goes through the town of Esparto.

Continue on Highway 16 until just before the town of Guinda. Note: you will see several signs for Cache Creek Indian Casino and will pass it on your way to Road 57.

Immediately before you enter the town of Guinda, turn right on Road 57.

Follow Road 57 across the bridge over Cache Creek.

Turn left immediately after crossing the bridge. You are now on a dirt road
& on the Thompkins Ranch which adjoins the Pine Ranch.

As you drive along this road, you will pass two modular homes. Make sure
that you stay on the road that passes to the right of these homes. Follow
the switchbacks up the hill. Please leave all gates the way you found them.

Enjoy the beautiful vistas as you drive!

It’s approximately 3 miles from the bridge to the front gate of Pine Ranch.
The gate should be open – if it isn’t, the combination is 2424.

After passing through the gate, you’ll pass the white fenced equestrian
area. Proceed to the main house that you’ll see in the distance on the hill.

You have arrived!

Welcome to Girls Getaway 2011!

Travel Info & Packing List for this weekend's Girls Getaway . . .

What to bring:

Dress for the weekend is casual. It will be warm (maybe hot) during the day with
cool nights. Be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes and a light jacket. You
will also need the following items:

• Bible
• Pen or pencil
• Notebook or journal
• Personal toiletries
• Bath towel
• Air mattress, based on accommodations
• Bedding & linens
• Alarm clock
• Flashlight
• Swim suit & beach towel – for the beautiful, warm Pine Ranch pool
• Sunscreen
• Games
• Movies
• Unfinished craft projects – there will be crafting space available to work on your unfinished projects

You may check-in at Pine Ranch anytime after 2pm on Friday. You must arrive
by 730pm (which gets you safely to the ranch before dark). If you’re unable to
make it by 730, you must call this emergency number
530-770-5853 so someone can come down the hill to show you the way. Dinner
will be served at 7pm on Friday.

Rooms must be empty and cars packed on Sunday by 12noon.

We are so looking forward to a getaway with you!

Need to coordinate a ride to the Girls Getaway?

The following drivers have available seats in their cars . . .

Lynn Fitzpatrick_925.548.4105_7 seats available

Kristin Springer_925.788.1555_3 seats available

Regina Gadad_925.479.0194_3 seats available

Rita Baird_925.294.9788_leaving Saturday 7AM

Sherry Wallace_925.321.2941_leaving Saturday 7AM

Morgan Marriott_925.200.8290_2 seats; leaving Friday after 6PM

Valerie Jensen Harris_510.690.5521_7 seats; arriving Friday at 2ish

Holly Allen_714.267.6644_6 seats available

 

What to expect . . .

Expect a time of refreshment at the luxurious Pine Ranch! You’re welcome to arrive Friday as early as 2pm & as late as 730pm - snacks & dinner will be provided. 

The rest of the weekend, you can look forward to meaningful times of worship, prayer & reflection with lots of free time to do as you wish... lounge around the pool, take a nap, go hiking, watch a movie, play ping-pong...it’s your getaway!

Registration

Cost: $50 

(or $35 for Saturday & Sunday only)

Register @ the VBC info desk.

Contact Cynthia for more info.

925.426.0081

Mark your calendars . . .

A Time of Prayer

Tuesday, Aug 16

930am - 1pm

$5 includes lunch

1847 Calle Del Sol

Livermore 94551

Join us in a time of guided silence as we pray the Scriptures through the practice of Lexio Davina. Our purpose is to seek God's direction & listen for His Spirit to speak to our hearts. Led by Robby Kautz. At the home of Fritzeen Scott. Cost is $5 for materials & lunch. Please call 925-243-0262 or email rkautzis@comcast.net to RSVP.

Outdoor Movie Night

Sunday, August 21

8pm

5085 Crestwood Ct

Pleasanton

Enjoy summer with an outdoor movie! We'll be meeting at Kim Chew's home. Bring a jacket to keep warm & a lawn chair to sit on. Call Cynthia Stafford @ 426-0081 for info.

Celebrate Baby Boy Gillette

Saturday, September 3

2 - 4pm

VBC, Seminar One

Ladies: join us for a baby shower to celebrate Emily Gillette & the upcoming birth of her son. Light appetizers & drinks will be served. Please RSVP to Lauren Santoro @ 785-1298. Emily is registered @ Babies R Us & babyworldonline.net. 

Moms Beyond

1st Tuesdays

9 - 11am

Beginning Sept 6

VBC

Moms Beyond is a ministry for mothers of school-aged children (K-12). Moms Beyond is an open & accepting place to come experience community, personal growth, practical help & spiritual hope. Brochures & registration forms available at the VBC info desk. Contact Martha Howden @ 925-449-3564.

  

MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers

2nd & 4th Tuesdays

9 - 11am

Semester begins Sept 13

VBC

MOPS is designed for mothers going through pregnancy to mothers of kindergarten age children. Enjoy a speaker, craft, & eating an uninterrupted breakfast. Childcare provided. Cost is $60 per semester. Contact Regina Gadad for a registration form @ regina@gadad.net or 925-479-0194 (or visit the VBC info desk).