We will have all usual Wednesday evening activities tonight!

"Celebrate Life" Returns This Sunday!

Get ready for a beautiful musical experience as the Chancel Choir, accompanied by friends and orchestra, resurrects the legendary "Celebrate Life" musical during this Sunday's 10:30 AM worship service! This isn't just any performance—it's a revival of a 53-year musical legacy that has touched generations.

Some of our current performers were actually part of the original groundbreaking 1973 production at VBC with Music Minister Bill Elliott, when an astounding 90+ youth brought this masterpiece to life! These pioneers captured their performance on cutting-edge recording technology, mastering on reel-to-reel for what was then a revolutionary new way to experience music. The sought-after recordings were distributed on now-vintage eight-track tapes!

The musical's powerful journey continued at VBC when Carolyn Philpott breathed new life into it in 1981, leading the VBC youth choir on a wonderful tour. They captivated audiences across multiple venues—from Lewiston, Maine to the bustling Auburn Shopping Mall, from Courtland Baptist Church to FBC Christiansburg, culminating at the scenic Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center. Amazingly, some of Sunday's performers were part of that sensational tour group!

When "Celebrate Life" marked its 20th anniversary in 1989, it underwent a dramatic transformation with the addition of orchestral arrangements—the version we'll be experiencing this Sunday! In planning the presentation, it became evident that original 1970’s parts were practically extinct. Securing even the updated materials for this performance was nothing short of a quest—Chris spent an incredible two years tracking down enough choral books and parts to make this revival possible!

We pray that you will be moved as this immersive musical takes you on an unforgettable journey through the gospel—from Jesus' humble birth to his glorious resurrection. The performance might extend a few minutes beyond our usual time, but trust us, every minute will be worth it! Don't miss this once-in-a-generation musical event this Sunday!

This Sunday @ VBC

Prior to morning worship, we will have Sunday School at 9:15 AM. Please click here for our Sunday School brochure. All young adults (18 - 28ish) are invited to join us at RND Coffee at 9:00 AM for our small group.

Invite a friend to experience our Palm Sunday Musical, "Celebrate Life," this Sunday at 10:30 AM. This musical will be presented by the Chancel Choir, orchestra, and speakers, and will be conducted by Chris Monroe. You don't want to miss it! Please note that there will be no Children's Sermon or Children's Worship this week. All children (except for nursery age) will remain in the sanctuary and are invited to grab a children's clipboard from the rack in each lobby if they would like. If you can't join us in the sanctuary for worship, please do so through livestream at www.vintonbaptistchurch.org or through our Facebook page.

Art from the Heart & Mission Kids will take place 4:00 - 5:30 PM this Sunday for K - 5th graders. We will also have all of our usual youth and music activities and rehearsals this Sunday.

Homebound Easter Packages

If you signed up to deliver Homebound Easter Packages, they are ready for you at the Missions Tables. Thank you for your willingness to visit and encourage our homebound folks!

Bunny Buddies Bash

Fun & the Son will celebrate Easter with all their buddies on Monday, April 14th, 9:30 - 11:00 AM! We will have games, a festive brunch, and the VERY popular egg hunt in the sanctuary! BYOB (Bring Your Own Basket) and join us for some fun! This event is open to all newborns - PreK children and their adults. See Betty Jo Overstreet with any questions.

Holy Week Tenebrae Service

We invite you to join us at 6:30 PM next Wednesday, April 16th for our Holy Week Tenebrae Service as we explore the seven last words of Jesus. This service will be a time of reflection and worship as we explore various scriptures, prayers, and hymns to help us connect with Christ’s life and death during his final week. “Tenebrae” is a word derived from Latin that means “darkness” or “shadows.” Though we know the hope of Easter is coming, during this service we will remember the grief and darkness of Christ’s passion and death. We hope you will join us.

BBQ Lunch Fundraiser

Plan to join us Sunday, April 27th for a BBQ luncheon, with all proceeds benefiting the youth's summer trip to Converse University for Passport Youth Camp. The cost is $15/plate, which includes a sandwich, drink, chips, coleslaw, and cookie. You are welcome to eat with us in the gym or schedule your meal for takeout. Please sign up at the Welcome Center or by clicking here. Please plan to pay at the door by cash or check (made payable to Vinton Baptist, with "BBQ lunch" notated in the memo line). Thank you for your support!

Upcoming JOY Senior Events

April Senior Breakout: On April 29th, we'll have a Senior Breakout with lunch at Liberty Station. You are welcome to drive or sign up to ride the bus (until it is full). Departure is 10:45 AM. Your cost is only what you spend.

VWCC Arboretum and Plant Sale: We are adding a day trip on Saturday, May 3rd to Virginia Western's Arboretum and plant sale with lunch afterward. We will depart at 9:00 AM, and your only cost is what you spend. Please sign up at the JOY Senior table.

Passport Summer Youth Camp

Youth, mark your calendars for June 22nd - 27th, when we will attend Passport Summer Camp at Converse University in Spartanburg, SC! The cost for the trip is $325/person. A deposit of $125 is due by April 15th, and the balance is due May 15th. Click here for ALL the details, and see Whitney if you have any questions!

Preteen Outing

Preteens are headed to Treetop Quest on Sunday, April 27th! Please plan to meet at Explore Park at 1:30 PM. Pickup will be 3:30 PM. The cost is being finalized, but it should be no more than $29/person. Please let Whitney know if you plan to attend, as she will need to arrange for tickets, waivers, etc.

Messengers Needed to Represent VBC

The RVBA Spring Associational Meeting is Tuesday, April 29th at 6:30 PM at Bonsack Baptist Church, and we need several volunteers who are able to attend and who would represent Vinton Baptist as messengers. If you are available, please contact Patsy Talbert in the church office at 540-343-7685. Thank you!

Children's Sunday &

Parent/Child Dedication

Mark your calendars for May 4th, which is Children's Sunday! In addition to having our children serve in morning worship, we are also planning a Parent/Child Dedication. If you have a baby or young child and would like to formally dedicate them to the Lord, please email whitney@vintonbaptistchurch.org.

Vacation Bible School

True North

July 14th - 18th

 5:30 - 8:30 PM

CLICK HERE to register as a participant or volunteer!

Shirley & William Nance

2237 Hardy Road

Vinton VA 24179-2317

Wednesday, April 2, 2025:

• Children's Choirs: 39
• Youth Missions Group: 9
• Weeknight Worship: 51
• Chancel Choir: 57

Sunday, April 6, 2025:

Sunday School: 204

10:30 AM Worship

• in person: 264
• online: 255

Thank you to the Fellowship/Berean Sunday School class for their donation to the Building Maintenance Fund.

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions

Thank you for helping us reach our Annie Armstrong Easter Offering church goal of $2,450! This campaign will continue through the end of April, so it's not too late to support missionary efforts across the United States and Canada. There are special envelopes in your box of envelopes and also in the pew pockets in the sanctuary. You may also give online and designate your gift for Annie Armstrong.



Bible Reading Plan

As we mentioned last week, the book "Numbers" is named for the censuses that it records. "The book opens with a census of the generation that experienced the Exodus from Egypt and the giving of the law. They prove to be unfaithful, are prohibited by God from entering the land, and die out in the wilderness. The second census (26) records the members of the new generation; as a sign of God's faithfulness to ancestral promises, they will enter the promised land. This new generation is the audience for the book of Deuteronomy" (A Theological Introduction to the Old Testament, Birch, Brueggemann, Fretheim, & Petersen, 141). Scholars note that Numbers begins in the location of Sinai. Starting with chapter 10, the action moves "... through the wilderness (10:11-21:35) to the plains of Moab east of the Jordan (22-36), where the people remain through Deuteronomy" (141). God's people repeatedly disobey him throughout most of Numbers and suffer the consequences. Along the way, multiple instructions are given that probably arise out of the situations in which they find themselves. The reports of the new generation who will actually enter the land (found in the last chapters of Numbers) are much more positive. Happy reading!

-- Kim

Open Position: Minister of Children & Families

Please see our website at vintonbaptistchurch.org for details on this position and how to submit your resume.

Church Office Hours This Week

Due to vacation schedules, the church office will close at 4 PM today and tomorrow, April 9th - 10th. Thanks for your understanding.

Thank you, church family, for the visits and cards during my recent knee replacement. Thanks especially to Marissa, Aiden, & Ken for their visit with flowers.

-- Joyce Lewis