STEPHEN MINISTRY MINUTE
Sometimes the most impactful ministries in the local church can be the quiet ways we serve one another. Vineville UMC’s Stephen Ministry is just such a ministry. Men and women among us at Vineville who felt a calling to caring ministries said yes to 40-plus hours of training and continuing education to be ready to walk with individuals going through times of loss, grief, transitions, and difficulties with a listening ear and a prayerful heart. The reason this ministry feels quiet is that when a Stephen Minister works with an individual, it’s a completely confidential relationship that makes space for trust, prayer, and companionship in the hard and vulnerable seasons of life.
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WORSHIP SERVICE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23
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9:00 a.m. Christian Life Center
11:00 a.m. Sanctuary
Dr. Jimmy Asbell
Face to Face with Jesus Series
Luke 19: 1-10 Man Out on a Limb
MUSIC
Praise Band (9 am)
Chancel Choir (11 am)
Elizabeth Morgan (11 am)
ONLINE WORSHIP at 11:00 AM
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If you or someone you know might benefit from having a Stephen Minister, we are here for you. Our human journeys are fraught with challenges, but we never have to travel alone. Please reach out to Teresa Edwards or Kay Benton to get more information about how you or someone you know might get connected with Stephen Ministry today.
This photo includes many of our compassionate Stephen Ministers gathered for a fall meeting just this week. Let us be there for you! This great group is a terrific blessing to our church and community.
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This Sunday we start a new sermon series from Luke. What would it be like to encounter Jesus face to face? We can’t know, of course, but we can get a glimpse of what happened to those who did meet Jesus in the stories Luke tells. What we may find is that like those in these stories, we are often off track, often misunderstanding, often letting our own desires get in the way of hearing the word he has for us.
Every encounter with Jesus brings transformation. At the very least, we see ourselves in a new light, in all our humanness. Through these encounters, these face-to-face moments that individuals and groups had with Jesus, we can find a way to new life and new hope if we’re willing to be honest with ourselves and with him.
Peace,
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AN EXCITING DAY AT VINEVILLE |
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November 13th will be a celebratory day in the life of Vineville! We are excited because our congregation is growing which is a sign of life and vitality but also faithfulness. We have several new couples and families who are ready to officially make Vineville their church home. Not only will the church welcome new members, but celebrate the gift of Holy Baptism for both infants and adults. God is indeed faithful and I pray we continue to be an invitational and hospitable church.
If you or your family have made the decision and are ready to become members of the Vineville congregation on November 13th or any other Sunday reach out to Jon via email jbrown@vinevillemethodist.org or call at 478.765.2732
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We Were Blessed by You!
I realize that not a large number of children read the Vine. I would be surprised if any do, so this is really for parents and grandparents. Please read this to your children!
Last Sunday at Vineville was great because of you. Thank you for the part you played in leading worship for our church. It was a great day! It was an amazing day! At both services, the children of Vineville provided amazing leadership and service. The music brought joy to God, those gathered at Vineville, and those spread across the country online. Thank you for serving God and your church in this important way!
A special word of thanks to Reese, Mike, and all the faithful volunteers that work with the children week in and week out! You helped them do their best!
Peace,
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Naming a Savior:
An Advent Journey with the Names of Christ
Before we know it, the season of Advent will arrive on our doorstep bringing so many of the gifts we truly desire. One way to walk the road to Bethlehem and the days of Advent is choosing to engage in a special Advent devotional.
Last year, my friend and I began working on just such a project. Nahcole Crist is a gifted artist and woodworker who created these beautiful ornaments with 12 different names of Christ. As she worked in her shop creating, I sat at my computer and pondered the names of the Savior born in our midst at Christmas. This pondering became a devotional book that partnered with the ornaments, making space in our busy December days for scripture, prayer, and holy moments with Christ who is being born anew.
While the devotional books will be widely available at no cost, there will be a limited run of the ornament and book sets available for order in the month of October. Each set of 12 ornaments sells for $36 with a portion of each purchase going to our Christmas offering. Only fifteen sets are available. If you would like to reserve one, please contact Teresa Edwards.
It is my deepest hope that these holy names of Jesus will draw you close to the light of Christmas.
So glad we are on the journey together,
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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, October 16
9:00: 68
11:00: 185
Online: 357
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HOSPITAL VISITATION
October 21-23
Rev. Jon Brown
478.765.2732
ALTAR FLOWERS
Sunday, October 2
In loving memory of Mary & Julian Mercer and Dr. & Mrs. George Schuessler by Carl and Lynn Schuessler
ALTAR GUILD
Kay Green, Brenda Hutcheson,
Jean McLendon, Ellen Thompson
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IN MEMORY
Pam Daniels
Anita Etheridge
Webb Fellowship Class
Dr. Ferd Kay
Kathleen Ballou
Sherry & Bill Tift
Kathrynd Brown Dennis
Bill & Trudie Fickling
Roger & Virginia Hein
Dee & Sidney Sams
Roy & Elizabeth Wyche
J. Elsworth Hall
Mick & Margaret Anne Anderson
Emmitte & Cheryl Griggs
Steve & Harriett Durkee
Richard & Libby Penn
Georgann Blum
Betty Sweet Ladson
Edgar & Julia Burke Torbert
Kathleen Ballou
Lucia & Jay Strickland
Sherry & Bill Tift
Eleanor Futch Rosen
Becky Bowdre
Betty Luce
Bill & Trudie Fickling
Camille Lasseter
Roger and Virginia Hein
Valery & Larry Landers
San & Eugenia Henderson
Edward & Clark Young
Fran & Bob Hardeman
Richard & Libby Penn
Skip Ingleright
Richard & Libby Penn
Alva Durward Ware III
Richard & Libby Penn
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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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