Easter was a joyful celebration, with a record number of people attending, all joining together to worship the resurrected king! Thank you to those in our congregation who shared their time and talent to making Good Friday and Easter meaningful and special.
This Sunday IS VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION SUNDAY! We want to celebrate YOU! You make our church work as we serve God in our city and around the world. Please stop by the Cafe before services this Sunday for refreshments and a small gift to show we love and appreciate you.
And if you are a Small Group leader, don't forget the family supper on Sunday evening in the Cafe. Megan Breed will be leading us in a time of worship, prayer, and direction for this new cycle. We'll eat dinner together with deliciousness catered from the new El Rey in our Heights neighborhood.
See you Sunday!
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Friday: Vineyard Mom's meet in the Cafe at 10am
click here to reserve childcare (5-days in advance, please)
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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April
20 VCH Night at HIM Food Pantry (5pm) more info
22 Freedom Fest 5K Race (8am) more info
23 Volunteer Appreciation (9:30 & 11am) more info
Worship Service (10 & 11:30am)
Family Supper for Small Group Leaders (5:30pm) more info
28 Spanish Night of Worship (7pm) more info
29 An Integrated Approach to Healing (9am-4pm) more info
HIM Food Pantry Food Fair 10am-12n at the HIM Pantry
30 Worship Service (10 & 11:30am)
Disability Support Group (12:45pm) more info
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May - Small Group cycle begins!
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Youth (6:30pm)
more info
3 Wacky Wednesday
more info
4 National Day of Prayer
7 Communion Worship Service (10 & 11:30am) click here to serve
Bella Girls (10:30am)
more info
Cross Trainers (noon)
more info
13 Child Dedication Class (10am)
more info
14 Worship Service
& Mother's Day (10 & 11:30am)
17 Wacky Wednesday Field Trip (11am-2pm)
more info
18 VCH Night at HIM Food Pantry (5pm)
more info
20 Men's Breakfast (8am)
more info
21 Worship Service & Child Dedications (10am & 11:30am)
more info
28 Worship Service (10 &11:30am)
29 Memorial Day - Office Closed
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Education and Ministry
Highlights
Today is VCH Volunteer day at HIM Food Pantry
Each third Thursday of the month, VCH is committed to provide volunteers to assist clients of the HIM Food Pantry from 5-7pm. Small Groups can serve together (even in a break month) and parents can take their children to help.
Click here to sign up.
Volunteer Thank You!!!
Sunday, April 23rd at 9:30am and 11am
We couldn't do it without you - from working in the nursery to ministering at the nursing homes (and everything in between!), your service and commitment helps further the Kingdom of God. We will be honoring you with refreshments and a special surprise in the Café, so please stop by and let us thank you in person!
Freedom Fest - Free the Captives 5K Race
Saturday, April 22, 8am at Mason Park: 541 South 75th St., Houston 77023
You can fight teenage human trafficking in Houston by running or walking in our annual 5K. Immediately after the 5K, there will be a festival with free food, games, music and anti-human trafficking talks for everyone.
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 the next cycle (May - July 2017), don't forget that you are invited to a casual supper where we will enjoy worship, food, fellowship, and encouragement.
Houston Welcomes Refugees has a new space!
HWR was given space at The Grove, a property owned by
Houston's First Baptist Church. It will house Welcome Kits, and HWR will also be able to host meetings and office from there, as they grow.
The problem: The space currently floods!! Part of the lease agreement was that HWR would fix the flooding problem and the previous water damage the space has incurred.
They were able to start looking for solutions immediately because of the Advent Conspiracy funds we donated!
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We are so incredibly grateful for this and for how it will impact our future operations. We wanted to say thank you and send some pictures!
We recently had a work day to move all of the things out of the space
as we prepare to have it repaired."
To volunteer with HWR in any capacity...
The best way is to fill out the Connect form on their
website or
email us.
The biggest need is for
Welcome Team Leaders and Welcome Team Members. We ask that you RSVP to the
orientation you plan to attend.
This will help us make sure there are enough supplies and chairs for everyone as well as keep you up to date if there are changes.
What are our biggest tangible needs?
Recently, HWR was gifted a space for operational purposes. You can help them make this space functional so they can serve more families by
donating here
. They are collecting Fiesta and Walmart Gift Cards in increments of $50 or less to help welcome the families well and assist them in financial emergencies.
Also they are still collecting Welcome Kits . The upcoming collection dates are April 22 and May 20th.
Food Fair & Clothing Give Away - HIM Food Pantry
Saturday, April 29, 2017 10am to noon
We are asking you to go through your closets and bring any gently used items. Call if you have questions, want to bring things by or want to help.
Alice Bongers
713.447.7624
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. This class is a requirement for anyone wishing to serve on prayer ministry teams at VCH.
Click here to register.
Disability Support Group
Sunday, April 30th after second service in the Cafe
Scott Hornbostel and other parents and families of disabled persons meet informally for support and encouragement.
Small Groups resume in May
Groups are continuing to form, so make sure and go to the foyer or our website Small Group page to get the latest listings.
Houston-area Vineyard Women's Retreat
Pine Cove - Columbus, TX - May 5-7
Get your friends together! This is a time to get away from the hustle and bustle of our every day to focus on our loving God and all He has for us.
Our very own Renata Maxton is leading worship and Megan Breed is teaching one of the workshops. $165.
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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
The children will learn about being brave for Jesus as we come to the end of our study of ACTS! Expect a superhero to come home!
This Sunday
Youth will go to their classes this Sunday.
Summer Youth conference DTS 2017
It's hard to believe but Summer is just around the corner. Our Summer Youth conference - Doin' The Stuff (DTS) focuses on doing the stuff the Jesus did. This year the conference will be hosted by the Conroe Vineyard. Spots are limited so register NOW.
Where: Conroe Vineyard
When: June 21-24, 2017.
Cost: $175 (includes all meals from Wednesday dinner through Saturday lunch, Wet N' Wild admission, showers and lodging)
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
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2 bedroom 1 bath House for Rent, $825
North Central Houston. Close to downtown, easy access to I45 N & near Tidwell & N Shepherd. 820 SF, w/d hookup, fully renovated, fenced backyard & parking, walking distance to Wesley elementary school & bus stop. Pet friendly, all breeds welcome! House available May 1.
Large half acre lot behind house available for urban farm, horse or small farm animal.
Quaint urban country living. Additional rent TBD.
Moving and have furniture to give away
Your cost will be just the expense to come and get it
I have a well wore bedroom suite. Some scaring and chipping here and there and one drawer in dress has a broken rail so the drawer slides out hard. Includes as triple dresser with mirror, two matching night stands with double drawers and matching queen headboard. I also have a tall stereo cabinet that can hold the larger audio equipment of the 70's era. It has 3 adjustable shelves and glass door enclosure. This one is oak veneer and it is pretty good condition. Moving in mid may but this stuff is available now. call Karl at 713-296-0178
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
Going on Vacation?
Need a house sitter and/or pet sitter while you are out of town?
Look no further than right in your own church community. Clemente and Samantha Bulnes are experienced, available, and very reasonably priced. They'll assure your pets are well cared for, your mail is picked up, your house is clean, your yard work is kept up - it'll be like you never left! If you are interested in chatting with them, email
Samantha Bulnes.
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