This is the 3rd quarter edition of our newsletter. We thank you for your continued support, encouragement and kind recommendations, in this, our shared journey of “PREACHING THE GOSPEL & PREPARING THE PEOPLE.”

This issue will spotlight; our “Youth Sunday”, the “Southwest Believers Convention”, our “Annual Evangelism Outreach & Picnic” and our “Women of Influence Convention.”

Focus On God

2 CORINTHIANS 4:18 NIV “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

There is a sizeable number of people who are convinced they are too evil for God to help, or they have problems that are too big for God to handle. They seem to have more faith in their inability than they do in God’s ability. They seem to have more faith in the problem than they do in God.

This happens when we focus on the problem, instead of looking to God who is the solution. As long as we focus on the problem and let it consume our attention, we will have faith in it to defeat us. We will forget “the one who is in us is greater than the one who is in the world (1 John 4:4 NIV). We have a choice on what we focus our attention on, in times of crisis. So, no matter how urgent the problem biting at your heels may seem, God’s answer for you is to look up and focus on His provision. God is bigger than any problem you face and can deliver you from any situation, no matter how bad it is.

The devil tries to get us to focus on ourselves and our shortcomings, instead of focusing on Jesus and His ability to carry us through to victory. Whenever the focus is pointing to us, instead of pointing to God, you can be assured the devil has some involvement in those thoughts. You have to make the choice to focus your attention on God instead of on yourself and your problems. Instead of thinking of how evil you are, focus on how good God is. His goodness is more than enough to overcome your evil. Instead of looking at what you lack, look at all God has. And remember He is your Father and He loves you. Have faith in God!

Youth Sunday – held on July 31, this is reportedly the best Youth Sunday so far. It involved great teamwork and the kids delivered by showcasing skills honed during their recently concluded Kids Music Training class on Saturdays.

The kids led Worship, singing, played the drums and keyboard. All the teachers ministered briefly by sharing a word for 5 minutes after which Pastor Joan provided oversight, concluding that segment.

Southwest Believers Convention – From Aug 1-5, 15 kids and 6 teachers attended the annual free Southwest Believers Convention held at the Fort Worth Convention center. The kids sessions were separate from the adults, and both were spiritually enriching.

VRC covered the cost for the T-shirts, transportation, food and the Air B & B in Crowley where the team stayed. Parents were asked to make a small donation as a form of commitment to the trip. A wonderful time was had by all and it was also a time of bonding. The kids enjoyed the experience, food and fun.

Annual Evangelism Outreach and Picnic – this annual event, hosted on August 13, at the Jennifer McFalls Park in Grand Prairie, Texas, was another opportunity for VRC to fulfill its mandate of preaching the gospel and preparing the people.

Evangelism team members went into neighbouring communities to distribute items and tracts, as well as pray for persons and share the good news of Salvation with them.

Women of Influence Convention – the Bible states that “iron sharpens iron.” This is the aim of this convention which was held from Sept 2-Sept 4. Three anointed women; Pastors Annette Duke, Deborah Ilesanmi and Rane Tomlinson, ministered to the attendees and shared their story to motivate and empower everyone. This year’s theme was “Divine Influence, “ Proverbs18:16.

Upcoming in our December issue – Coverage of VRC’s Forward Convention-2022 scheduled for Thursday November 3 to Sunday November 6. All are invited.

LEGACY, the highly anticipated book from Pastor Bayo is now available. Order your copy @ legacy70yr@gmail.com or contact us at  vrcministries@gmail.com

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We wish for you a blessed and prosperous year, and our next quarterly edition is scheduled for December 2022.