Small Groups have started again after a December break. See the display in the foyer this Sunday, and find a group that feels right for you. For those that are interested in Learning Groups, we have several meeting this cycle. Go
here to find out more.
Guys, be sure to sign up in the foyer for the Men's Breakfast coming up on Saturday, January 20th. You can also sign up
here.
We will be continuing our new series on "Hard Conversations," expanding on the Vineyard Resources' publication of the same name. There are copies in the foyer this week in case you missed it.
Finally, we're excited to announce that our future senior pastor, Josh Harder, and his family will be making a visit on Sunday, February 4th. Josh will speak in both services - so we hope to see you there!
Have a great weekend!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Weekly Church Events
Sunday:
Prayer (2nd Floor Break Room) 9:30-9:45am
Clicking "more info" will take you to our calendar where you can read a description of the class, register to attend, and also sign up for childcare (if provided).
JANUARY
9, 16, 23, 30 Tuesday Night Youth (6pm)
more info
14 Worship Services (10 & 11:30am)
15 Martin Luther King Day (office closed)
21 Worship Services (10am & 11:30am)
26-27 Journey to a Multicultural Church (7pm)
more info
28 Worship Services & Child Dedication (10 & 11:30am)
FEBRUARY
4 Communion Sunday (10 & 11:30am) and Josh Harder speaking!
11 Worship Services
(10 & 11:30am)
14 Ash Wednesday Communion Service
18 Worship Services (10 & 11:30am)
22-23 Hope Rising -
Women's Regional Worship Event
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Senior Pastor, Michael Palandro, needs your help!
Education, Events, and Ministries!
Calling Artists!
The Arts Guild presents...
A new art exhibit for the Houston Vineyard Cafe
Description of exhibit:
This is a call for art that will complement the theme of "Hope Rising". The artwork will be displayed in the Café
concurrent with the Hope Rising South Central Regional Women's Worship Event February 23-24.
Medium:
Multi-media, Collages, Sketches, Paintings, and Photography
Please note that an artist statement is required for your submission with an explanation on how it relates to the theme. Each statement has a 2,000 character maximum (about 300 words.)
Process:
We welcome submissions from all ages and all Vineyard congregations.
Each artist may submit one piece based on or inspired by the theme.
Ideas for submissions must be emailed to Penny Robinson
using the following guidelines.
SUBMISSION DATES FOR ARTISTS:
January 14 (Sunday) Commitment to participate
January 28
(Sunday)- Email progress photo of
piece approximately 85% complete.
February 2 (Friday) - Title card information due to include: title,
artist name, size of piece, media, price (if for sale), website (if you have one for your art), and statement.
February 11
(Sunday)- Drop off art (dry, with hanging wire on back) between 9:30-1pm OR
February 12
(Monday) - Drop off art (dry with with hanging wire) before 5pm at the church office: 1035 E. 11th Street 77009. Go to the side door on Norhill.
Saturday, January 20th - 8:30am in Cafe
Join the men of our church for a fine pancake breakfast, camaraderie, and an inspirational message from our own John McCormick. We want you there, but we have to know you are coming. We do not want to run out of bacon!
Sign up online!
Journey to a Multicultural Church
Friday night January 26, 7pm and
Saturday January 27, 9am
Central to our church's mission is to be continually moving forward on a journey to be a diverse congregation that reflects the city in which we live. This workshop is foundational to understanding our mission and will give you the biblical, missional, and cultural background for our commitment. It will also provide opportunities to explore concepts and practices for relating to people of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. If you have not taken this workshop, or need a refresher (there is a lot of new material), we hope you attend!
You can register here.
This 2 day event includes Friday night snacks, Saturday breakfast, and lunch. Childcare also provided with 5-day advance registration.
Vineyard 101
The basics of the Vineyard
February 11, 1pm in the Norhill Room
This class is your introduction to all things Vineyard! Over lunch with our pastors and leaders, you will hear about our values, our history, and how you can get involved. The class is required for membership at VCH. It's also a great way for newcomers to see if this is where they want to put down roots.
Please register.
Childcare is provided with 5-day advance registration.
Two Communion Services in February
Sunday, Feb 4th
Our usual first Sunday of the month.
Ash Wednesday Communion Service
Wednesday, February 14, 7pm
Join us for our traditional Ash Wednesday service to begin the Lenten season with communion, worship, and prayer. Childcare will be provided.
To be a server
You are qualified to serve communion if you are a believer in Jesus and regularly attend VCH. To serve in this simple, yet meaningful way, please email
David Gausepohl, or
click here.
Hope Rising - Women's Worship Event
Friday, Feb. 23rd 7-9pm and
Saturday, February 24th - 9am-5:30pm
One River Vineyard and the Houston Vineyard invite you to the South Central Regional Women's Worship Event that will include worship and ministry sessions, and inspiring workshops. Childcare (Saturday only) is available for an added fee at registration. Click here for more details and then click the sign in box to register. Early registration discount ends January 15th.
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NURSERY AND CHILDREN'S NEWS
For more information about the children's department, or to
volunteer, please
contact our
children's pastor,
Jill Lively
Facebook page for parents, teachers, and guardians of
Vineyard Church of Houston children!
We have created a closed group for those who want to keep up on what is happening in our nursery and children's department on
Sunday. It is called Vineyard Church of Houston Kids. If you'd like to be added to the group, email
Jill Lively
Be sure to see your children's art exhibit in the Art Hallway! Children joined in with the adults in responding to God's provision through the storm.
ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT
We'll be back in Romans 12 this week learning all about revenge, peace, and pleasing God.
YOUTH NEWS
This Sunday our youth will go to their classes on the third floor.
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Paid childcare workers needed
for early Sunday morning Life Group
First Fruits is Life Group for parents that find it hard to meet during the week, so they meet Sunday mornings at 9am for one hour before the first service starts. This Life Group is growing and that means more children that need care. If you are an early riser, love kids, are over 18, and would like to serve these sweet parents and kids, please contact
Veronica Moreno.
Want to buy vehicle
Lupe and Bob Nachtigall are in the market for a car and would prefer to buy directly from an individual who has done regular maintenance on their vehicle. Looking for anyone selling a van, SUV, or 4-door sedan for about $3000 or less and has a sale-ready title with current registration. Ideally want vehicle with less than 130,000 miles. Please contact Robert or Lupe Nachtigall:
Lupe's cell
713-371-7766
Nursery Workers Needed
Please contact
Veronica Moreno if you love babies and want to serve the church community. Must be18 year old and background check required.
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