TONIGHT is our HIM Food Pantry service night between 5-7pm. Please help support this neighborhood collaborative to feed the hungry. You can sign up here.
We hope you are enjoying this lovely spring break! Michael will be preaching this week, continuing the sermon series based on N.T. Wright's book,
SURPRISED BY HOPE.
Baptism Sunday is March 26th. If you want to learn more about baptism, please attend our baptism classes: children are this Sunday during both services in kids' church and adults are next Tuesday night at 7pm)
Sign up here.
Stop by the Cafe and pick up flyers and posters for our upcoming BUBBLEFEST at Sabor Del Northside on April 1st. We want you to distribute them wherever kids congregate!
See you Sunday!
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Sunday: Prayer (2nd Floor Break Room) 9:30-9:45am
Worship services 10am and 11:30am
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!
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14, 21, 28 Alpha (7pm) more info
19 Worship Service (10 & 11:30am)
Children's Baptism Class (10 & 11:30am)
21 Adult Baptism Class (7pm) more info
26 Worship Service & Baptisms (10 & 11:30am)
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April
1 Bubblefest at Sabor del Northside (11am) more info
H.I.M. Food Pantry Garden Party Fundraiser (6pm) more info
2 Communion Worship Service (10 & 11:30am)
Bella Girls (10am) more info
Cross Trainers (noon) more info
4 Alpha (7pm) more info
4, 11,18, 25 Youth (6:30pm) more info
5 Alpha (7pm) more info
Wacky Wednesday more info
9 Palm Sunday Worship Service (10 & 11:30am)
Donum Gratia Art Show (1pm) more info
14 Good Friday Service (7pm)
16 Easter Service (10 & 11:30am)
19 Wacky Wednesday more info
20 VCH Night at HIM Food Pantry (5pm) more info
23 Worship Service (10 & 11:30am)
Family Supper for Small Group Leaders (5:30pm) more info
29 An Integrated Approach to Healing (9am-4pm) more info
30 Worship Service (10 & 11:30am)
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Education and Ministry
Highlights
Entry Deadline - this Sunday, March 19th
The Houston Vineyard Arts Guild announces the art show:
Donum Gratia - The Gift of Grace and Mercy
opening Palm Sunday, April 9th with a reception from 1-3pm in the Cafe
Artists interested in participating may submit up to three pieces based on or inspired by the Christian gifts of grace and mercy. Please email
Eric Hartley
with your commitment to participate by Sunday, March 19th.
LENT SERVICES
Palm Sunday - April 9 Good Friday - April 14 at 7pm Easter - April 16
VCH volunteer day at H.I.M. Food Pantry
every third Thursday - TODAY! March 16th
Our church is committed to support the HIM Food Pantry with dollars, donations of food and with volunteers once a month. The third Thursday of the month is our day to serve. Children can join with their parents and this is a great way for a small group to serve together.
Sign up here.
Baptism Class and Baptisms
Baptisms: Sunday, March 26th, both services
At VCH, baptism is a church-wide celebration of the redeeming work of God in the lives of men, women and children.
Register here to attend the adult baptism class.
Children's Class: Sunday, March 12 and 19 during kids' church
Adults Class: Tuesday, March 21st at 7pm in the Prayer Parlo
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Bubblefest is coming at Sabor del Northside!
Saturday April 1st, 11am-4pm
Castillo Park - 1145 Quitman Houston Tx 77009
Our church is embarking on a new outreach this year by participating in the Sabor Del Northside (SDN) festival. SDN brings together residents, businesses, churches, schools, and community organizations in celebration of the dynamic and diverse culture of the area just across I-45! The 6th annual festival will take place in the heart of Northside, next to the historic Carnegie Library, and includes music, food, dancing, arts and crafts, and many opportunities for ministry.
Our church will focus on the children's area, however we also have folks participating in the entertainment and arts area. We invite you to share the video about Bubblefest at
Bubblefest video. We have invitations and posters for you to share in the Cafe this Sunday! To learn more, please contact
Jill Lively.
H.I.M. Food Pantry Fund Raiser Dinner
Saturday, April 1st, 6-9pm
(after Bubblefest)
Come together for a great time and support our neighborhood food pantry! We will have a light meal together on Saturday, April 1 from 6-9 pm at Zion Lutheran Church (just down the street!) featuring baked potatoes, salad and desserts. There will be raffles, silent auction, and (back by popular demand) The Harbor Lights Choir. Tickets are $10 each or a table for 8 for $200 at himfoodpantry.org. If you'd like more information or to buy tickets, you can go to their website or see Marlena Cantu or Madison Navarre.
Needed for themed silent auction baskets:
Texas, Chocolate, Candles, Movies, Baby Shower. There will be a table in the Cafe where you can drop off items. For more info, contact Marlena Cantu
Family Supper for Small Group Leaders
Sunday, April 23 - 5:30 pm in the Cafe
If you are a current Small Group leader or will be starting to lead in May 2017, you are invited to a casual supper where we will enjoy worship, food, fellowship, and encouragement. Bring your children. Dinner and childcare are provided for them. Registration is required.
Please sign up here.
An Integrated Approach to Healing
Saturday, April 29 - 9am - 4pm in the Cafe
This workshop will help you know God's heart for healing. You will get hands on experience using the practical instruction you receive, helping you to partner with God to bring physical, emotional and spiritual healing to others. Participants will be trained to effectively pray in a naturally supernatural way, using a listening prayer model. Some of the topics that are covered include healing the body, healing past hurts, and demonization. This class is a requirement for anyone wishing to serve on prayer ministry teams at VCH
Click here to register.
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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
This Sunday
Our kids will learn about Paul's beautiful farewell address to Ephesus and his trip to Caesarea. We'll also conduct a baptism class for kids during both services!
Vineyard Kid's Camp
Camp Cho-Yeh
July 22-25, 2017
The regional Vineyard Kids' Camp in coming again! Please contact our children's pastor, Jill Lively for more information!
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YOUTH NEWS
This Sunday
Youth go to their classes on the third floor.
Mission Trip to El Salvador with Living Water International
Projected date: August 13-19, 2017 6 spaces left
The Houston Vineyard is putting together a mission's team, to return to El Salvador and dig another well with Living Water International (LWI). This trip is about more than digging wells. It's about building relationships with people in the villages in order to share the love of Jesus Christ in a practical way that will impact them for generations.
Currently we have 6 available spaces for a 12 person LWI team. Anyone interested will need to complete an application to aid us in the selection process. Applicants must be18 or older (or 14 if a parent/guardian is on the trip). For more information, contact
Westley Edmondson
Regional Youth Events
Save the dates
June 21-24, 2017 DTS Youth Conference
Conroe Vineyard
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unless you tell us otherwise. Thanks!
Paid nursery workers needed for Sunday morning.
Here is the list of requirements:
- 17 and older
- Enjoy children
- Able to multi-task
- Be comfortable with diaper changing
- Able to read and write English
- Able to get up and down with ease while carrying at least 10lbs
- Available every Sunday between 9:20 am and 1:15pm
- Has a smiling face and is great with co-workers and parents
- Be willing to submit to a background check and training
- Have Christian values
If you or someone you know if looking for a job, please contact Jill Lively or Veronica Moreno.
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