Egg Hunt
EGG HUNT AT VHBC
April 4, 10 am
Join us for our annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, at 10 am. Children can hunt for eggs at 10 am on the dot and then enjoy crafts and fun games outside on the lawn.
Easter Ferns
We will have beautiful ferns for the Easter Sunday Worship Service. You can reserve one in honor or in memory of a family member or friend for $15.
Orders due by Wednesday, March 25.
Easter Retreat
SCHEDULE:
Friday, April 17 (5:30-7 pm)
5:30 pm Dinner
6:15 pm Session 1
Saturday, April 18 (8:30 am - 11:30 am)
8:30 am Coffee & Bagels
9:00 am Session 2
10:00 am Break
10:15 am Session 3
11:30 Depart
COST: $10 (includes dinner & breakfast)
We are excited to welcome Rev. Dr. Steven Porter, who will lead our Easter Retreat.
Rev. Dr. D. Steven Porter serves Acadia Divinity College as Assistant Professor of Church Innovation and Evangelism and Director of Doctoral Studies. Steven earned a ThD from Duke University, a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University, and a Bachelor of Arts from William Jewell College.
For more than 25 years, Steven has been committed to facilitating intensive conversations on evangelism with churches. His research and academic presentations have centered on reimagining the church’s witness in the present and future by studying its past.
We look forward to a fruitful Easter Retreat as we gather to think about what it means to engage the spiritual practice of Telling in our context today. Come and be a part of the conversation!
SAM Spring Luncheon
Save the date for our Senior Adult Ministry’s annual Spring Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall at VHBC on Friday, May 1st!
11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall
Plated lunch $12
We are excited to host Pianist Adam King who will provide our luncheon entertainment.
Adam began his formal music training at the early age of five. He quickly excelled and began serving his hometown church as pianist and organist at age six. At age fourteen, he began his first part-time job as organist at a local church and began coordinating and leading worship for the Wednesday night youth service.
After graduating high school, Adam enrolled in the music department at the University of Mobile in Mobile, Alabama, studying both piano and organ (with a minor in theatre). While at the university, he accompanied the university’s touring chorale throughout the United States, Canada, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In later years, he returned as an adjunct faculty professor, teaching applied piano and organ, class piano, and music theory. He received a Master of Music from Samford University. He is the resident music director for EverBlue Arts and travels with a New York City based performing group “Shades of Bublé” serving as the Production Manager, Conductor, and pianist.
VBS at VHBC
Your child is invited to join VHBC in June for Vacation Bible School! We’re going on a ROAD TRIP - On the Go with God! Our travelers will buckle up and hit the road with our GPS pointed at adventure and fun!
Prepare your journey with science projects, crafts, sing-alongs, and recreation, AND we’ll help navigate with great Bible stories!
Children, first grade through fifth grade, are invited on this road trip! Register below and join us this summer June 8-11 at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church!
Good Friday at VHBC
Good Friday, April 3, leads us to the cross, where we pause to remember the depth of Christ’s sacrifice and the immeasurable love revealed there. We’ll gather once again in the Sanctuary for worship at noon. Lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 11:00 am.
Maundy Thursday at VHBC
On Maundy Thursday at 6:00 pm, we will gather not in the Sanctuary but around tables in our Fellowship Hall, echoing the setting of Jesus’ final meal with his disciples. There we’ll experience the “Table of Love, Bread for Remembrance,” where conversation, prayer, and shared bread and cup draw us more deeply into the story of Christ’s love. In sitting together, we embody the very meaning of that holy night: a community formed and nourished at the table.
Holy Week Prayer Breakfast
Holy Week Prayer Breakfast at VHBC
Tuesday, March 31, line opens at 6:45 am
Come this Holy Week and join us for a time of prayer and reflection as a community of faith.
Please let us know if you’re eating breakfast with us. Plates are $5 per person.
Connection Class
The VHBC Connections Class will be held on Sunday, March 29th at 8:45 am in the Seminar Room. This class is designed to help individuals and families feel at home in our church community and will provide the opportunity to meet different staff members.
Those new to the church are encouraged to attend. Please complete the following information.
SAMwich Sessions
Our Senior Adult Ministry presents The SAMwich Sessions at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church! On Friday, March 6th at 11:30 am, we welcome all to enjoy a boxed lunch and wonderful entertainment from our special guests, “Lovely Ladies who Love to Sing” in the Fellowship Hall.
$10 for lunch - register at the button below or call the church office to reserve your spot!
Moms Retreat
You’re invited to join us for a refreshing Moms Retreat at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church on February 27 & 28. Together, we’ll hear from some familiar and encouraging speakers as we explore what it means to be Walking in the Way - growing in faith, finding rest, and walking closely with Christ in every season of life.
Come be renewed, encouraged, and connected with others!
Walking in the Way
Friday, February 27th, from 5 pm until 8:30 pm
Saturday, February 28th, 9 am until 2 pm
We will meet in the student lounge at church and enjoy dinner and Saturday lunch in the Fellowship Hall. Breakfast on Saturday morning in the youth lounge.
Please plan to bring a 'Favorite Thing' wrapped gift to share.
Bring a cup and your favorite drink.
Bring your Bible.
Comfortable dress!!
Retreat details:
Cost of the retreat is $40 per person, which includes three meals!
Friday night
The Ties That Bind: Practicing Connection & Community
Laura Tadlock
Spiritual growth is not meant to be a solitary journey but is nurtured within a loving community of believers who help us experience and reflect God’s love. Through shared practices like worship, fellowship, teaching, and prayer, we encourage, challenge, and support one another in ways that deepen our faith. By embracing intentional connection, we more fully embody the love of God and walk together in the way of Christ.
Saturday
Opening the Bible, Opening the Heart: Daily Habits for Busy Women
Jennifer Cox
Daily practices of faith help anchor our hearts in God throughout the everydayness of our lives. These practices are not about perfection, but about PRESENCE – inviting God into each day. Over time, opening the Bible each day forms a steady walk with God – resulting in a life shaped by His love.
Challenging? Yes! Together, let’s explore a variety of approaches and practices that help us move from “checking a box” to a sustainable daily rhythm in God’s Word.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105
Where the Word Abides: A Journey of Scripture, Presence, and Formation
Noel Forlini Burt
God invites us to let the Word of Christ dwell richly in us, not through mere memorization, but by submitting to a transformative process of becoming more like Christ for the sake of others. As the Author of Scripture and of our lives, Christ uses the Word to gently shape and accompany us in this ongoing formation. Through relational practices of reading Scripture, we deepen our listening and understanding as the living Word makes his home within us.
DayTreat at VHBC
DayTreat is a one-day retreat at VHBC for every age!!! Whether you participate in the morning or all day long, YOU are a part of DayTreat!
***Come! Learn, connect, and have fun with others at DayTreat***
DayTreat Schedule
8:30 Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall
9:15 Morning Gathering in the Fellowship Hall for 3rd Grade through Senior Adults
9:30 Y’all Come Choir move to choir room
10:00 Worship in sanctuary (Worship Care as usual)
11:10 Lunch in Fellowship Hall
12:00 Afternoon Activities 1
2:30 Afternoon Activities 2
5:00 Dinner in Fellowship Hall
5:45 “VHBC: This is Us”
6:30 The end.
Christmas Eve at VHBC
Christmas Eve Candlelight & Communion Service
Our service is a beautiful tradition at our church. With the glow of candles and the ringing of handbells, we celebrate the birth of Christ. All are welcome to join us in the sanctuary for the service from 5-6 pm.
Come See the Baby
We invite everyone to Come See the Baby, an experiential nativity event at 9 am in the Fellowship Hall. Little ones will have the chance to touch, see, and hear the story of Jesus’ birth in an engaging, hands-on way.
Together for Christmas
Together for Christmas, Wednesday, December 17
Everyone will be in the Fellowship Hall to participate in Together for Christmas!
Childcare is available for preschoolers, or they can remain in the Fellowship Hall.
Children's Choir & Baptism
This Sunday, the Children's Choir will share in worship and we'll celebrate the baptism of Ellie Pouncey. We'll light the Advent candle of Joy.
RAs to Firehouse Shelter
RAs to Firehouse Shelter, Wednesday, December 10
RAs will treat the men to gifts and caroling along with preparing and serving the meal.
Women of Christmas Bible Study
In the midst of the busyness of the holiday season, join us as we explore The Women of Christmas, by Liz Higgs - a reflection on the lives of Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna. Each week, we will explore the familiar Bible story of Jesus' birth and share how we can approach Advent in a meaningful and holy way.
Order a copy of the book and join us on November 12, 19 and December 3, 10.
"Let every heart prepare Him room..."
From Liz Curtis Higgs - This holy season is about making room for Jesus. Welcoming him into our homes, our families, our lives. Flinging open the door to our hearts.
The women of Christmas did just that, lighting the way for us, showing us how it’s done. They anticipated the Messiah’s coming and longed for his appearing. They cradled God’s promises in their empty arms, knowing they would someday be filled.
They said yes. They waited. They trusted. This week, we’ll begin walking in their footsteps.
Wondrous Story, Glorious Song
Take part in this celebratory service where the Sanctuary Choir, soprano Dr. Sadie Goodman, and the Encore String Quartet weave together carols and anthems that shine with the glory of Christ’s coming. We'll also light the Advent candle of Peace.
Bethlehem Morning
Bethlehem Morning, Sunday, December 7, 8:45 – 9:45 am
Four-year-old – 6th Grade families will participate together in the activities to celebrate the gift of Jesus! Make an Advent Wreath for your family. Play games and make crafts.
Birth-Threes will attend their SS classes.
SAM Christmas Luncheon
SAM Christmas luncheon: The Star of Wonder
December 5 at 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall
with entertainment by soloist Sadie Goodman and a delicious plated meal. $14 per person (pay at the door), you don’t want to miss this wonderful time of fellowship and celebration of the season! Make your reservation TODAY!
GA/RA Christmas Caroling
GA/RA Christmas Caroling, Wednesday, December 3, 6:00pm
We will carol at Vestavia Plantation.
Women of Christmas Bible Study
In the midst of the busyness of the holiday season, join us as we explore The Women of Christmas, by Liz Higgs - a reflection on the lives of Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna. Each week, we will explore the familiar Bible story of Jesus' birth and share how we can approach Advent in a meaningful and holy way.
Order a copy of the book and join us on November 12, 19 and December 3, 10.
"Let every heart prepare Him room..."
From Liz Curtis Higgs - This holy season is about making room for Jesus. Welcoming him into our homes, our families, our lives. Flinging open the door to our hearts.
The women of Christmas did just that, lighting the way for us, showing us how it’s done. They anticipated the Messiah’s coming and longed for his appearing. They cradled God’s promises in their empty arms, knowing they would someday be filled.
They said yes. They waited. They trusted. This week, we’ll begin walking in their footsteps.
Hanging of the Green
As we decorate the Sanctuary with poinsettias, place ornaments on the Chrismon tree, and light the Advent candle of Hope, we prepare not just our church, but also our hearts for the coming of Christ. This cherished tradition reminds us that Advent is a time to center ourselves on hope, peace, joy, and love.
Kids Night Out
Need some time for holiday shopping without the kiddos? Or maybe a little date night? Come by VHBC’s Kids Night Out on Friday, November 21, from 6-8 pm!
Meet Ms. Nancy in the Children’s building for pizza and games! Preschoolers to 6th graders are invited to join in on the fun!
SAM Holiday Game Day
Come play Bunco with friends!
Join the fun with SAM and our host Gilda Coker!
Great fellowship, Holiday snacks and prizes too!
Invite a friend! Sign up and let us know you are coming!
Women of Christmas Bible Study
In the midst of the busyness of the holiday season, join us as we explore The Women of Christmas, by Liz Higgs - a reflection on the lives of Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna. Each week, we will explore the familiar Bible story of Jesus' birth and share how we can approach Advent in a meaningful and holy way.
Order a copy of the book and join us on November 12, 19 and December 3, 10.
"Let every heart prepare Him room..."
From Liz Curtis Higgs - This holy season is about making room for Jesus. Welcoming him into our homes, our families, our lives. Flinging open the door to our hearts.
The women of Christmas did just that, lighting the way for us, showing us how it’s done. They anticipated the Messiah’s coming and longed for his appearing. They cradled God’s promises in their empty arms, knowing they would someday be filled.
They said yes. They waited. They trusted. This week, we’ll begin walking in their footsteps.
Thanksgiving Take Home
Heat & Serve sides are available for purchase from Ann again this year for Thanksgiving!
Deadline to order is Wednesday, November 19th!
Please pick up on Tuesday, November 25th, in the Fellowship Hall kitchen.
Food Drive at VHBC
Our VHBC Missions Committee is inviting all at VHBC to donate food items to our missions partner, Urban Ministry. Bins will be located around the church for drop-off until Sunday, December 7th. Thanks for your help!
They need the following items:
Green Beans
Canned Corn
Mashed Potatoes
Rice
Grits
Oatmeal
Dried Black-Eyed Peas
Cornbread Mix
Macaroni & Cheese
Hamburger Helper
VHBC Stories: Yours, Mine, & Ours
Join us for dinner and an evening of stories around the table on Sunday, November 16, from 5:30-7 pm. $5 per person*
Hear from Mike McBrayer and tales of his sabbatical season; VHBC memories and stories recorded this past spring; more stories from YOU around the tables.
*The event is supported in part by funds from the Lilly Endowment grant for the Clergy Renewal Program associated with Mike’s recent sabbatical.
Women of Christmas Bible Study
In the midst of the busyness of the holiday season, join us as we explore The Women of Christmas, by Liz Higgs - a reflection on the lives of Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna. Each week, we will explore the familiar Bible story of Jesus' birth and share how we can approach Advent in a meaningful and holy way.
Order a copy of the book and join us on November 12, 19 and December 3, 10.
"Let every heart prepare Him room..."
From Liz Curtis Higgs - This holy season is about making room for Jesus. Welcoming him into our homes, our families, our lives. Flinging open the door to our hearts.
The women of Christmas did just that, lighting the way for us, showing us how it’s done. They anticipated the Messiah’s coming and longed for his appearing. They cradled God’s promises in their empty arms, knowing they would someday be filled.
They said yes. They waited. They trusted. This week, we’ll begin walking in their footsteps.
Fall Serve
The time to serve at VHBC has come again, and we need YOU on Saturday, November 1st!
We are once again partnering with RISE against Hunger and hope to gather a team to fill the fellowship hall and to fill meal packing kits that will be distributed around the world! Last year, our VHBC serve team packed over 10,000 bags for those who needed meals in Uganda!
We will also partner with Lovelady Center and minister to the many ladies and children there with small groups, Bible study, and conversation.
Urban Ministry needs help with its garden and landscape prep for spring, and our Civil Rights Pilgrimage group will be partnering with the Dynamite Hill Community Land Trust for service needs they have on Saturday, November 1st, after touring that neighborhood and Bethel Baptist.
If you’d like to stay at VHBC, but work outside, there will be an opportunity for tree-trimming and other landscaping needs around the church.
We’re thankful for our Missions Committee, who organize this event during the spring and fall each year! Sign up below to choose your service area and we’ll see you at 9 am on Saturday, November 1st!
FallFest
FallFest, October 26, 4-6 pm
Everyone is invited to come with a bowl of candy and park in the lot for Trunk or Treat! Decorate your trunk and/or include a game and bring LOTS OF CANDY!
Free hot dogs & drinks
Costumes welcome!
Inflatable obstacle course
Invite your friends and neighbors! Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, food, and community!
Moms Brunch
Join us in the Children’s Activity Room for brunch, fellowship, and fall flower arranging! Text Nancy to RSVP and to sign up to bring items!
Or click the link below for a sign up online!
