HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
VINEVILLE 175 YEARS,
WHAT A CELEBRATION!
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April 2nd & 3rd are going to be great days in the life of Vineville. You do not want to miss any of it.
On April 2nd, teams will scatter across Macon to serve our older members and the community at large. You can sign up to serve HERE.
Then, on Sunday the 3rd, we will gather for one combined service of worship at @11:00 a.m. on the Great Lawn. After worship we will move into the CLC for a delicious catered lunch. There will be cake, ice cream, music, and fellowship along with a chance to make your wish for Vineville’s future. This is going to be a very special day and the only way it can get better is if you will join us.
There is no cost to attend, but reservations for lunch are required. You can sign up until Monday, March 28. Why wait until Monday? Click the button below or call the church right now at (478) 745-3331.
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WORSHIP SERVICES
SUNDAY, MARCH 27
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9:00 (Modern Service)
11:00 am (Traditional Service)
Christian Life Center
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United Women In Faith Sunday
Sarah Pounds
Embracing the New Creation
Joshua 5:10-12
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
MUSIC
Praise Band (9am)
Chancel Choir (11am)
Elizabeth Morgan
ONLINE WORSHIP at 11:00 AM
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UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH:
A NEW CHAPTER FOR UMW
For many years we have celebrated the work of the United Methodist Women. For over 150 years, the organized ministry of women has been transforming the world and making disciples of Jesus Christ. While now the largest denominational faith organization for women with 800,000 members, the first meeting had only 8 in attendance.
In 2022 the UMW has been rebranded and refocused. The vision of United Women of Faith is: We are a powerful, fearless force driven by God’s love and united in sisterhood. With a focus on women, children, and youth, we act for justice and transform communities. We face the realities we see in the world, even when they are not the ones we would like to see. However, our goal is not to bear witness simply to harm but also to God’s love by acting boldly to change those harms. Bold action, like faith, takes courage. Our bravery is inspired by God’s love and our powerful commitment to improve the lives of women, children, and youth. United Women in Faith works for justice through compassionate service and advocacy to change unfair policies and systems that harm women, children, and youth—from racial and gender injustice to economic inequality, climate issues, and more.
This Sunday, we celebrate this new chapter in the life of women’s ministry in our church. As is our tradition, the women will give leadership in worship. In addition to our local unit leading the prayers, affirmation, litany, and serving as greeters, we will have a special UMW speaker. Sarah Pounds, the Associate Director of the Wesley Foundation of Macon, will bring the message.
Sarah is originally from Macon and studied graphic design and journalism at Mercer University. She is now the Associate Director of Wesley of Macon, a ministry serving college-aged young adults in the Middle Georgia area. She is also a second-year seminarian at Asbury Theological Seminary pursuing her Masters of Divinity. Sarah is passionate about encouraging young adults wherever they are in their faith journey, inviting them to experience authentic community, and helping them grow in following Christ. When she's free, Sarah loves to hang out with her family and fiancé, make art, explore beautiful places, and eat dangerous amounts of queso.
We look forward to having Sarah bring the message, and the women lead the service.
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UMCOR SUNDAY
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) responds to disasters in the United States and around the world by working with communities and local partners. When a disaster overwhelms a community’s ability to recover on its own, UMCOR provides essential relief supplies and supports long-term rebuilding efforts. While UMCOR is not a first-response organization, it stands ready to accompany communities in need over the long haul of their recovery until a “new normal” is established after a crisis. “Early in and last out” is a guiding principle of UMCOR.
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THE PAINTED LADIES ARE COMING
This Sunday, the caterpillars will be at Vineville looking for a temporary home. Watching the transformation process has become part of our Lenten tradition. These tiny earthbound caterpillars morph into beautiful Painted Lady Butterflies. The dramatic visible changes in the caterpillars invite us to look for transformation in our own lives. What is God doing in you this season? Be in your place this Sunday to get your caterpillar.
Peace,
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ONE MACON FAMILY FUN RESOURCE DAY PICTURES |
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Thank you to all the volunteers and agencies that helped make the
ONE MACON Family Fun Resource day a great success!
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COMMEMORATIVE EASTER LILIES FOR SALE |
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Please help the Altar Guild decorate the CLC for Easter on Sunday, April 17th by placing an order for a lily in honor or in memory of someone special. A listing of purchased lilies will be available at both 9 & 11 a.m. services on Easter.
You can place your order in Realm by clicking the button below or completing an order form at church and returning it to the church office with payment.
If you desire, you make take your flower(s) home after the 11:00 a.m. worship service on April 17th.
Cost: $10 per lily
Deadline: Sunday, April 10
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Senior Recognition Sunday: May 1st
Parents of Graduating Seniors,
Senior Recognition Sunday is May 1st! This is a very special day in the life of our VM Family. If you are the parent, or guardian of a graduating senior (member or not), we would love for you and your family to be a part of this special day! Let me tell you about it.
We start off with our Senior Brunch at 10:00 a.m. for all the seniors and their families. For that, I just need to know if you'll be attending and how many will be in your party. We'll take care of the rest!
The actual service takes place at 11:00 a.m. in the CLC at Vineville. This is where the whole church family gets together to cheer on our graduates. Once again, I get to bring a final message to my seniors. We will also be giving out several SCHOLARSHIPS that your student may apply for. (NOTE: Some of the scholarships are available for non-members as well, so please apply.)
What I Need From You: Simply send an e-mail to Mike Kinnebrew at mikekinnebrew@gmail.com and let me know if your family will be able to join us. I will then send you the scholarship application and the form to fill out for the senior booklet. Easy as pie!
THE DEADLINE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AND
SENIOR QUESTIONNAIRES IS WEDNESDAY, 4/6.
Let's get excited!
Mike
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SERVING WITH THE CONNECTION |
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Last Sunday, we hosted the North Central District's District Conference. Representatives from the 99 churches in the district gathered for a brief business meeting and service project. Clergy and laity joined to pack 13,824 meals for Rise Against Hunger. Vineville was well represented. Rev. Craig Hutto, our District Superintendent, thanked the members and staff of Vineville for their hospitality and service. |
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You still have time to make your pledge for 2022.
Click the button below or you can call the church office.
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WEEKDAY WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES |
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COMMON PRAYER
IN-PERSON & ONLINE
Tuesdays at 7:45 a.m.
Prayer Center
TAIZE WORSHIP SERVICE
IN-PERSON
Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Chapel
PRAYER BREAKFAST
Thursdays at 7:30 a.m.
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ATTENDANCE
Sunday, March 20
9:00 AM 144
11:00 AM 133
Online 254
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HOSPITAL VISITATION
March 25-27
Rev. Grace Guyton
850.443.4963
ALTAR FLOWERS & ALTAR GUILD
Sunday, March 27
In loving memory of Virginia and Ike Flatau by their family
NEW MEMBERS
Joanne & Larry Swink
SYMPATHY
To Nathan & Emily Greer upon the death of his grandmother, Jane Snyder Chapman, and grandfather, Henry Edward Chapman, Sr.
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IN MEMORY
MARY DOMINGOS
Wanda & John Atkinson
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We have several ways to give to the church. You can mail a check to the church or click here to give online. Thank you for your generosity.
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478.745.3331
www.vinevillemethodist.com
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