Church of the VineFaith, Hope & News!!!Verse of the Week Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4: 7
This Weeks NEWS
v 40 Days of Prayer & Fasting . . .Monday October 4th thru Friday November 12th o dVine Cafe will not be providing food on the Sundays of October 10, 17, 31 & Nov 7th o We will have corporate prayer from 10:30 till 11:00 downstairs in the fellowship hall. o We are praying for Gods vision for our Church as well as spiritual transformation in our lives, our churches, our communities, our state, our nation and our world. o You are encouraged to join us in prayer these Sundays and you are also encouraged to participate in personal prayer for the next 40 days. . . .daily devotionals can be found @ http://www.thevinecarver.com/PastorsCorner.html . . or pick up a weekly print out in the Sanctuary. v Sunday October 10th . . . Official Pastor Appreciation Day . . .October is Clergy Appreciation month v Monday October 11th . . Columbus Day . . .the Church office will be CLOSED o v Thanksgiving Blessings . . .Food Baskets for Families in Need . . please bring items to the church , by Sunday November 21st . . also accepting financial donations to purchase Turkeys & fillers. . . if you know of a family in need please see Lisa Robinson or an Elder o Non-perishables needed . . .please bring before 11-21 § Canned fruit/vegetables/cranberry sauce § Bread/muffin/brownie and cake mixes § Stuffing & Gravy § Bottles of juice/juice boxes § Canned or Packaged Soups o Perishable Items needed . . please bring on 11-21 § Fresh Fruits: Apples, Grapes, oranges § Vegetables: Potatoes, Celery, onions, carrots v NEW this year . . .Home Cooked Thanksgiving Blessings . . .a Hot meal brought to them on Thanksgiving Day: for Shut-ins, those that are alone or unable to cook . . . please let Lisa Robinson know by November 15th . . .acountrymile@msn.com or 508-846-5456 v CHURCH DIRECTORY updates . . . please fill out an information form @ the church, even if you are already listed in the directory . . .for confirmation of current information, as well as to weed out those no longer attending Church of the Vine. v Opportunities for Growth & Service @ Church of the Vine . . .Please see an elder if you are interested in serving in any of these areas. o Thanksgiving Blessings: donations, help with putting together baskets & distribution. o Yankee Swap . . Planning, Hosting & Organizing o Prayer Chain o Praise Team . . 1st & 2nd Service o Ushers . . 2nd Service o Writing Ministry . . last Monday of the Month o Trustees . . Members & project assistance o dVine Cafe . . .food donations/clean up crew o Sunday School . . . Teachers (kids) o Home Visitations o Childrens Ministries
For more information about current events please visit: http://www.thevinecarver.com/Announcements.html
Birthdays this MonthKevin Packard . . .October 1st Jeffery DeVries . . .October 5th Dan Sullivan . . .October 8th Annmarie Metrano . . .October 12th Janice Bamberry . . .October 20th Olivia Rush . . .October 21st Wayne Dixon . . .October 22nd Lisa Robinson . . . .October 24th Ryan Packard . . .October 26th Monica Collins . . .October 29th Phil Hardwick . . October 30th
Anniversaries this Month
Kevin & Michelle Packard . . .October 7th Kevin & Lisa Robinson . . .October 13th
If your Birthday or Anniversary is this month & it did not get into the bulletins, please be sure to let us know: info@thevinecarver.com .
Mark your Calendar for these Upcoming Events:
OCTOBER
For more information on Weekly Bible studies & other Small Groups please visit: http://thevinecarver.com/
If you have an announcement or upcoming event you would like to share with the Body, please be sure to call or email the church office (info@thevinecarver.com) by Tuesday to have it posted in the mid week announcements & bulletins.
Community News
v Carver Counsel on Aging & the Meals on Wheels Program . . . Food, Fellowship & an opportunity to service . . . http://www.carverma.org/council.htm . . .temporary location @ United Parish in Carver Center, while their facility is under renovations. v Angel Food Ministries . . .Grocery relief for communities in need o New Hope Chapel of Plymouth http://www.newhopeplymouth.org/nhangel.html o North River Community Church of Pembroke http://northriverchurch.org/content/view/154/231 v Welcome Home . . OPEN, AA Meeting @ Church of the Vine, Wednesday Evenings in the Fellowship Hall @ 8pm v South Carver 12+12, AA Twelve Step Meeting @ Church of the Vine, Thursday Evenings in the Fellowship Hall @ 8pm v Road to Serenity . . Al-Anon Meeting @ Church of the Vine, Friday Mornings in the Fellowship Hall @ 9:30am v Celebrate Recovery . . . Christ Centered Support Group for anyone with Hurts, Habits or Hang ups . . .many meeting locations available in our area, visit: www.celebraterecovery.com for more details
Upcoming . . .Sunday, October10th
Verse of the Week . . Proverbs 3: 5-6 . . . . Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Traditional Service (8:30am)
Sermon: Discernment
Scripture: Genesis 21: 8-21
Contemporary Service (11am)
Sermon: Discernment
Scripture: Genesis 21: 8-21
Kidz Worship during the Sermon Lords Supper led by Pastor Phil Hardwick |
October 07, 2010
