May 11, 2011

Church of the Vine
 Growing Together in Faith             John 15:5
"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."
 
  
Faith, Hope & News
May 2011
 

News Updates
April 2011
  • The Rush Family welcomed their newest member Andrew Elijah Rush to the family
  • The Joiner Family welcomed their newest member Aviva Miriam Joiner to the family
  • Wayne Dixon went Home to be with the Lord
  •  Winnie Hitchcock went Home to be with the Lord
  • Thank you to all who made donations . . . We had a successful Clothing Drive for the Salvation Army
  • Thank you to all who have made donations, to the Bread of Life Food Pantry Ministry . . we are able to provide much needed food & supplies to 3 families in our community. . . if you'd like to help out or would like more info on needed donations please contact Lisa Robinson @508-866-5456 
  •  Thank you to all who participated in the Yard Clean up @ Church of the Vine . . .the Lot looked beautiful, just in time for Holy Week Services!
  • Thank you to the Iron Men for putting on a Wonderful Pancake Breakfast Easter Sunday
  • Thank you to Kidz of the Vine who share their musical talents with us Easter Sunday
Sermons & Special Services . . .available on CD @ the back of the Sanctuary or by Request
  • Sunday April 3rd: "What's a Picture Worth" . . plus Testimony from Liz Martin
  •   Sunday April 10th: "The Cross & the Human Potential" . . plus Testimony from Gerry Coelho
  •  Sunday April 17th: "The Stones Will Cry Out" . . plus Testimony from Terry Hewitt
  •  Maundy Thursday April 21st – Service of Tenebrae
  • Easter Sunday April 24th – "The Key Ingredient"
Copies of Sermons from 2009, 2010 & 2011 are still available @ the Sound Booth in the back of the Sanctuary.
 
 
Birthdays

  • Becky Tyler . . . May 1st 
  •  Chris Tyler . . . May 1st
  • Carlene Lavalley . . . May 2nd
  •  Peter Marin . . . May 2nd
  •  Bob Sullivan . . . May 5th
  •  Sofie Jordan . . . May 9th
  • Joshua Kowzic . . . May 10th
  •  Lloyd Hickman . . . May 12th
  •  Steve DeVries . . . May 23rd
 
Mark your Calendars for these Upcoming Events
May
  • Bread of Life Food & Supplies Drive . . .Throughout the month of May . . . if you know of a family in need or would like more info please contact Lisa Robinson @ 508-866-5456 or acountrymile@msn.com
o   Non-Perishables Needed . . . Canned Chicken & Tuna, Instant Potatoes & Rice, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Condiments
o   Hygiene Supplies Needed . . .Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Soap, Tooth Paste & Tooth Brushes, Dish Soap, Deodorant
o   Gift Cards are great to . . .WalMart, Shaw's, Stop & Shop, Dollar Tree &/or Cumberland Farms
  • Sunday May 1st
o   Finance Board Meeting between Services
o   Youth Meeting 6pm @ Church of the Vine with Greg Kelly . . Open to Grades 7 thru 12
  • Saturday May 14th
o   Iron Sharpens Iron Men's Conference in Worcester, MA www.ironsharpensiron.net for more info contact Steve DeVries @ 508-291-0577
o   Crafters Fellowship @ Church of the Vine . . .9am, in the Fellowship Hall . . for more info contact Deb Pettigrew @ 508-295-6807
o   Sunday May 15th, Trustees Meeting Following Second Service.
  • Saturday May 21st . . . VBS Training @ Church of the Vine . . . for more info contact Sandy Coelho @508-866-2893
  • Summer Schedule Begins May 29th (Memorial Day Weekend) . . .Worship Service @ 9:30am, with Sunday Morning Devotional & Prayer time @ 9am
June
  •  Sunday June 5th Give Back to God, Commitment Service & Pot Luck Luncheon
  •  Sunday June 19th Quarterly Business Meeting following service . . Budget Meeting for the new Fiscal Year; July 2011 thru June 2012
July
  • Ladies Retreat . . .Joyce Meyer's Conference in Pennsylvania July 21st -23rd www.joycemeyer.org for more info on group rates, travel & lodging contact Deb Pettigrew @ 508-295-6807
  • VBS . . . July 25th – 29th . . . for more info contact Sandy Coelho @ 508-866-2893 or Associate Pastor Bob Sullivan @508-465-0370
August
  • Sunday August 7th . . .Annual Church Picnic & Baptismal Service @ The Hannula Home in South Carver, after Sunday Service.
 
Opportunities for Fellowship & Growth @ the Vine
Every Sunday
  • Sunday Worship Services @ 8:30am & 11am
  • Sunday School for All Ages @ 9:30am
  • Coffee Hour Sundays 10:30 – 11am
Weekly Bible Studies
  •  Ladies Bible Studies
  •  Mondays, 7pm @ Paduch Home
  • Wednesdays, 9:30am in the Church Fellowship Hall (child card provided)
  •  Iron Men, 7pm @ the Paduch Home
  •  Co-Ed Bible Study, 7pm @ the Martin Home
  • Youth Group . . Merge Youth Ministries (Grades 7-12) with Greg Kelly, 7pm @ LifeHouse Church in Middleboro.
Small Interest Groups
  • Fit for the King, Beginners Exercise Class, Mondays @ 7pm in the Church Fellowship Hall.
  • Kidz of the Vine . . .Seasonal . . .Christmas & Easter
  • Street Hockey . . Seasonal . . .Winter
  • Crafters Fellowship . . .Saturdays Every other Month
Opportunities for Service at the Vine
  • Trustees . . project assistance . . . .cleaning, painting, building & organizing
  • VBS 2011 . . Teachers, Assistants & Volunteers



 
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