On Earth As It Is In Heaven: Building Culture Between The "Already" And The "Not Yet".
The Church has been given a mandate to be fruitful and multiply, to fill and subdue the earth, and to attend to the business of discipling the nations. The good news of the gospel goes beyond the unmerited grace of rescuing a people from the fires of Hell. The good news of the gospel goes beyond merely providing a much-anticipated escape from the seemingly endless trials and afflictions we endure this side of the Not Yet.
It does beg the question however, how are we to think about “The Things of Earth?” What does it mean to pray the prayer “On earth as it is in Heaven…?” As we attempt to answer these important questions, we recognize there are ditches to be avoided on both sides of the road, Pharisaical asceticism on the left, and hedonistic licentiousness on the right. One of the aims of this conference is to equip the Saints to combat apathetic and agnostic approaches to “The Things of Earth” on the one hand, and
to recover a zealous pursuit of the chief end of man on the other.
“The Christian Life is a journey in holiness: from one degree of glory to the next. But for too long there has been an unstated belief that as Christians grow in holiness, the things of earth will, as the hymn says, grow strangely dim. But Dr. Joe Rigney sees it differently.
As the poet once said, The world is charged with the grandeur of God. The smile of a wife. Baseball in October. The Sawtooth Mountain Range. Toddlers’ laughing. Meatballs in spaghetti. A very good whiskey. What are Christians to make of these earthly pleasures?
In this book, Rigney offers relief to Christians wrongly burdened by anxious guilt that they might enjoy their stuff too much. There is another way besides Idolatry and Ingratitude. This book will instill a rich gratitude to the Father of Lights, the Giver of every good and perfect gift.” - The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying His Gifts by Dr. Joe Rigney
THM Crucible Conference
The Crucible Conference is not just another conference, but a call to rise. Lord willing, the Crucible will unite the reality of abortion’s horrors with the tools needed to boldly and peacefully be a voice for the voiceless.
Attendees will experience:
The Sanctity of Human Life Museum
A powerful, immersive experience that reveals the truth about abortion through Scripture, science, history, and personal stories.
Special Guest Speakers
Be inspired by four courageous men who bring wisdom, strength, and clarity to the pro-life movement through their powerful testimonies and teaching:
Pastor David Perez – The Fear of God vs the Fear of Man
A stirring call to courage in a culture of compromise.
Dan Kreft – The Awful Reality of "Choice"
A glimpse behind the pithy euphemisms of the pro-choice movement.
Caleb Kreft – Dismantle Foolish Arguments
Pro-life apologetics training seasoned with compassion and grace.
Pastor Gabe Davis – A Killer’s Redemption
A powerful testimony of transformation and grace in the aftermath of abortion.
This is more than information—it’s transformation. Come and be forged into a Christian who can face some of the world’s most controversial topics with God-given courage and wisdom, ready to stand firm wherever He leads you.
The $12.51 admission fee covers the cost of lunch.
Members' Meeting Brunch | Q3
Join us for our quarterly Members’ Meeting! These are meetings specifically geared towards fellowship between existing members of VBC, important updates concerning the life of the church (financial, leadership, direction and vision, and areas of need/concern). The church of Jesus Christ is a family and this is a family meal we get to share together as an evident marker of our fellowship.
End of Summer Celebration
Come join us for a party to celebrate the end of a great Summer! We’ll have bounce houses for the kids, fun activities for adults, food, and fellowship together.
Membership Sunday
As Veritas Bible Church, we value covenant membership as an expression of being the body of Christ in the South King County area. Our God is a Covenant-keeping God, which is why the fundamental institutions that have been created by God himself, of marriage and family, are covenantal relationships by their very nature. The Church is God's household and family. This is why local church membership is a covenant reality. Membership is extremely important when it comes to living out the imperatives of Scripture as the household of God- loving and serving others, submitting to overseers/ elders, gathering with the church for worship on the Lord's day, and partaking of the ordinance of communion to list a few. Membership Day is an opportunity to learn more about the 'what' and 'why' of church membership and understand the responsibilities and duties of being a member of the local church.
VBC Summer Hangouts
Come join VBC at Sunset Park every Tuesday from June-August. There is a large playground for the kids to play at, bathrooms, and massive fields for your favorite outdoor activities. There will be volleyball set up each Tuesday as well. The last Tuesday each month with feature a meal provided by the Dammeier Community Group. Come join and fellowship with us this summer!
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VBC Summer Hangouts
Come join VBC at Sunset Park every Tuesday from June-August. There is a large playground for the kids to play at, bathrooms, and massive fields for your favorite outdoor activities. There will be volleyball set up each Tuesday as well. The last Tuesday each month with feature a meal provided by the Dammeier Community Group. Come join and fellowship with us this summer!
Join the chat on Viber by clicking the link below for up to date information and to let us know you will be joining!
Congregational Singing Rehearsal
Join us for a fun night of fellowship, food, and song as we take effort towards learning new congregational songs to sing on the Lord's Day together!
Congregational Singing Rehearsal
Join us for a fun night of fellowship, food, and song as we take effort towards learning new congregational songs to sing on the Lord's Day together!
Veritas Singles Fellowship
Join us for Biblical teaching directed toward single Christian adults. Our prayer is that through this event the Lord would help you grow in Holiness this season of life. That through this event God would provide opportunities for Christian’s to meet, learn, and fellowship together. Trusting that God will bring about many Godly relationships and marriages through this ministry.
This month we have the joy of welcoming Dewey Dovel to teach.
Mother’s Day Child Dedications
As Veritas Bible Church, we love children and encourage parents to value the great responsibility and blessing that it is to have children and to commit to raising them in a Christian home with a Christian worldview.
Men's Training
Join the men of VBC as we spend time together in God’s word learning about biblical manhood and spurring each other on to live as men for Christ. It will be a great time of fellowship!
VBC Women’s Seminar
Join the women of VBC as we spend time together in God’s word. Hearing from fellow VBC members: Mary Spatarel, Janet Lowen, and Angie Prince as they exhort each woman to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Congregational Singing Rehearsal
Join us for a fun night of fellowship, food, and song as we take effort towards learning new congregational songs to sing on the Lord's Day together!
Veritas Singles Fellowship
Join us for Biblical teaching directed toward single Christian adults. Our prayer is that through this event the Lord would help you grow in Holiness this season of life. That through this event God would provide opportunities for Christian’s to meet, learn, and fellowship together. Trusting that God will bring about many Godly relationships and marriages through this ministry.
This month we have the joy of welcoming Pastor Henry Flowers to teach.
Easter Egg Hunt
Join us for a fun time of food and fellowship at our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Every year our kids have a blast! We will provide hot dogs and soup provided by the church. Just plan to bring a side or drink by RSVP’ing. See you there!
Members' Meeting Brunch | Q1-2
Join us for our quarterly Members’ Meeting! These are meetings specifically geared towards fellowship between existing members of VBC, important updates concerning the life of the church (financial, leadership, direction and vision, and areas of need/concern). The church of Jesus Christ is a family and this is a family meal we get to share together as an evident marker of our fellowship.
Veritas Singles Fellowship
Join us for Biblical teaching directed toward single Christian adults. Our prayer is that through this event the Lord would help you grow in Holiness this season of life. That through this event God would provide opportunities for Christian’s to meet, learn, and fellowship together. Trusting that God will bring about many Godly relationships and marriages through this ministry.
The Al-Ma’idah Initiative Training
Our friends from The Al-Ma’idah Initiative will be providing a training to our congregation and anyone else that is interested. This training will specifically focus on engaging our Muslim neighbors with the Gospel. We have an evangelism ministry already active on Highline College Campus. Highline has a significant Muslim student body. This training seeks to equip Christians to be knowledgable about Islam, the Quran, common objections Muslims have towards Christianity, and more. Come join us! Dinner will be provided and childcare will be available!
VBC Events Team Brunch
As a church community our two primary values is God’s word and the fellowship of God’s people. We are a community that seeks to learn from God and live in obedience to his word and we pursue sacrificial service and hospitality towards one another as we experience fellowship and feasting to the glory of God. Our events team is a big part of cultivating fellowship and informal time together as a church community. Join us to learn about the events team and the convictions that support everything we do to serve God and his people through this ministry!
Food will be provided!
Veritas Singles Fellowship Event
As Veritas Singles Fellowship- our goal is to provide sound biblical teaching to build up the singles in our communities and help singles be devoted to Christ and to have biblical perspectives when looking for a spouse.
Join us for our January Veritas Singles Fellowship event where we will enjoy teaching from Pastor Lewis of Veritas Bible Church, table discussions, and food together. It will be a great night of encouragement and fellowship with other believers from various like-minded churches in our region!
VBC Parenting Class
Parenting is a God-given task. God, in his word, requires Christian parents to raise their children in such a way as is fitting of a Christian household (Deuteronomy 6:7, Malachi 2:15, Ephesians 6:4). But what does that mean? And what does that look like? Many parents have struggled with understanding what is exactly required of them as parents and what to expect from their children. Questions about authority, spanking and discipline, family worship, speaking to your children about sexuality, vision and values of the home, and many others abound. Thankfully, we are not left without guidance from the Scriptures on these issues. This 8 week class is for parents to learn, grow, and mature in their calling of raising their children in the knowledge and admonition of the Lord.
Game Night!
Join us for a time of fellowship, food, and fun as we gather together to play games and get to know others in the community of VBC.
Veritas Singles Fellowship Event
As Veritas Singles Fellowship- our goal is to provide sound biblical teaching to build up the singles in our communities and help singles be devoted to Christ and to have biblical perspectives when looking for a spouse.
Join us for our December Veritas Singles Fellowship event where we will enjoy teaching from Pastor Dima of Veritas Bible Church, table discussions, and food together. It will be a great night of encouragement and fellowship with other believers from various like-minded churches in our region!
The focus of the teaching this time around will be on cultivating masculine and feminine virtues in our modern age. Our culture has largely been influenced by feminism and egalitarianism with regards to masculine and feminine natures. What does it mean to be a man or a woman? What virtues are we to pursue and cultivate as men and women who are preparing ourselves for marriage and family life? What vices are we to avoid that can cause confusion and chaos to ensue in our relationships with the opposite sex? Titus 2 gives us a lot of instruction and help regarding these questions.
Members' Meeting Brunch | Q4
Join us for our quarterly Members’ Meeting! These are meetings specifically geared towards fellowship between existing members of VBC, important updates concerning the life of the church (financial, leadership, direction and vision, and areas of need/concern). The church of Jesus Christ is a family and this is a family meal we get to share together as an evident marker of our fellowship.
VBC Annual Christmas Cookie Decorating & Ugly Sweater Night!
Join us for our annual Christmas cookie decorating and ugly sweater competitions! We’ll have a hot chocolate bar and pizza and a ton of fun and fellowship for everyone of all ages. Let us know you’re coming by clicking the RSVP!
Veritas Thanksgiving Potluck!
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving potluck! We will be gathering as a church family to feast and celebrate all that the Lord has done and provided for us as his people. There will be fun activities for the kids, a ton of fellowship, a community Kahoots game, and an INCREDIBLE PIE CONTEST! Come hungry and ready to have fun to the glory of God. RSVP and sign up for the Pie Contest!
Veritas Singles Fellowship Event
Singleness in our modern age looks drastically different from years past. With the likes of social media and online dating, christian singles are heavily influenced by the world. Our goal is to provide sound biblical teaching to build up the singles in our communities and help singles be devoted to Christ and to have biblical perspectives when looking for a spouse.
Join us for our first Veritas Singles Fellowship where we will enjoy teaching from Pastor Gabe with Redeemer Church in Bellevue, table discussions, and food together. It will be a great night of encouragement and fellowship with other believers from various like-minded churches in our region!
Game Night!
Join us for a time of fellowship, food, and fun as we play games to the glory of Christ! This is a great time where we get to spend time together in a more informal way and is a wonderful opportunity for new visitors of VBC to get to know more people in our community!
Post Tenebras Lux Conference
Screwtape and his nephew Wormwood have been busy at work these many decades since the Enlightenment. For a rather long season they have enjoyed a great deal of freedom of movement, casting their dark spell upon the world. They have been busy inventing lies about the origin of the cosmos and the creatures who live there, undermining the sufficiency of Scripture through their so-called “Higher Criticism,” sowing seeds of discontent and envy, spinning their revisionist history, all in an effort to suppress the truth in unrighteousness.
Universities, Seminaries, and Churches, whose original aim was to exuberantly proclaim “Joy to the World, the Lord has come, let earth receive her King” and to instruct her pupils in how to take every thought captive to Christ, instead have been lulled to sleep by generations of instruction in the dark art of ingratitude, Cultural Marxism, Critical Theory, and the sacrificing of babies on the altar of personal peace and affluence. Instead of rejoicing in thanksgiving for the good gifts that God has bestowed upon His children, we were taught to despise our “privilege” by calling evil, good, and good, evil.
But the Lord, in His kindness has been gracious to preserve a remnant of Saints, faithfully plodding, daily donning their armor, and wielding the Sword of the Spirit in the fighting back of darkness. Their prayers have not returned void. The veil is being lifted as the Spirit has been at work these last several years, effectively breaking the spell of these cowardly tongues. So-called Shepherds who once enjoyed the cover of esteem and respectability among the sheep, have now been revealed to be jackals and blind guides in shepherd’s clothing. The warning cries have gone out, and the beacons have been lit. Faithful torch bearers are igniting the beacons along mountain and hilltops, along the sea coasts and byways across the land. Word of the loosening power of the spell of darkness has begun to spread quickly, signaling the Saints to once more pick up the Banner of Truth. A loud shout goes forth from the frontlines, “Post Tenebras Lux!” After the darkness, light.”
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