October 28, 2009

Here is what's going on this week:

1. Welcome Home Lunch - If you are relatively new to the Vineyard and would like to know more about Vineyard history and values, we will be having a Welcome Home Lunch this Sunday directly following service until about 2 p.m. This will be a time to learn as well as to address any questions you may have. If you have any questions prior to the lunch, you can call Jay at the office: 259-8463.
2. Vine Dining - Yes, it's back folks (for those of you new to the Vineyard, here is how Vine Dining works). First of all community is very important to us. Second of all, community is not exclusive to Sunday mornings! This Sunday we will have the drawing. What will be drawn you ask? YOUR NAME (that is if you wish to participate). For everyone who would like to be involved, you will place your name into, most likely, a popcorn bucket. Then each participating person or family will draw out someone else's name (hopefully). The name of the person or family you draw out will be the person/ family you invite over for an evening to dine together. Likewise, whoever draws your name will invite YOU over to their place. It is your responsibility to make sure those two evening fall on separate nights. Make sure you are at service if you want to join in on the fun!
3. The Summit Art Projects - The Summit is in need of materials for upcoming art projects. So if you have any magazines, license plates, or bike chains, please bring them on Sunday. We will have a designated area for the donations by the water fountain across from the welcome table. Thanks in advance for your help!

Weekly Calendar:

• Wednesday: The Laurel Kinship group meets at Adam and Megan Wall's house from 6-8 p.m. Their address is 504 Santa Fe Dr. 59044. They are currently reading through Isaiah. Come on out for some worship and fellowship! If you have any questions you can contact Adam at 215-622-4540. Everyone is welcome!
• Thursday: The High School Youth Group meets at Garfield school at a NEW TIME: 7:00. Since the room we usually meet in is under construction we will meet in the Trekkers room instead (the room on the left hand side of the hallway directly before the BVC Office). We are currently studying through 1 John. All are welcome! I am having a great time with everyone so far and look forward to seeing everyone who makes it out! Remember that we are not meeting next week on Thursday, Nov. 5th, but on Friday for an event that is to be announced.
• Sunday: Don't forget it's daylight savings time! Turn your clocks back an hour.
  8:00-9:00 - Set Up
  9:00-9:30 - the Prayer Room is open for anyone who is searching for work and would like to pray with people who are doing the same.
  9:30-10:00 - The intercessor prayer team meet and pray in the Prayer Room.
  10:00 - 12:00 - Worship and teaching time takes place in the Gymnasium.
  - The Great Adventure continues for the children! (All the Great Adventure rooms are on the left hand side of the South hallway)
  - Base Camp - Children 2 years old and younger meet in the Base Camp room which is halfway down the second floor hallway.
  - Trekkers - Children from ages 3-4 meet in the Trekkers Room which is near the end of the second floor hallway directly before the BVC office.
  - Trailblazers - Children from age 5 to second grade also meet in the Trekkers Room.
  - Explorers - Kids in 3rd and 4th grade meet on the top floor of the building. The room is the first one on the right if you ascend the staircase nearest to the BVC office.
  - Summit - Kids in 5th and 6th grade meet on the top floor of the building as well. The room is the last one on left if you ascend the staircase nearest to the BVC office.
  12:00 - 2:00 - Welcome Home Lunch In the Seminar Room at the end of the South Hallway.
  4:00 - 6:00 - Jr. Hi Youth GroupIn the Trekkers Room.
• Monday Evening: The Woman's Bible/Book Study meets at Cafe Quito in the Garfield Building at 7 p.m. They are currently reading the book “Jesus Has Left the Building”. The cost of the book is $11.00. Come and join them for prayer, discussion and some great fellowship! Everyone is welcome to join (that is, if you are the correct gender).
• Tuesday - Election Day. Make sure you vote!
• Wednesday - Laurel Kinship
• Thursday - Worship Practice and Pie night at Garfield Building in Seminar Room beginning at 7 p.m. Anyone interested please talk with Laquita Andrews (896-1235).

Update on Terri Witham:
Terri had surgery Tuesday on the tumors on her brain stem (there are four of them, but they attempted to remove some of the largest one). The tumors have metastasized and are hard, which makes it difficult to remove them without damaging the brain stem. The surgery went fairly well despite the surgeons not being able to remove the entire tumor due to it's rigidity. The next few days will involve MRI's, CT scans, meetings with oncologists and radiologists as they try to plan a course of action to take. Please be praying for Rob and Terri during this time. I encourage everyone to seek God's wisdom, will, and truth in the matter. Thanks family!

Spend some time sitting in God's presence this week, seeking to know His heart. Then when He reveals it to you, ask Him for opportunities to serve in such capacities. Although it can be hard, it's fun to be obedient!

Peace and Grace to you!