MIX February 2018 by Vineyard Columbus

M I N I S T RY C O N TAC T S Bookstore Jeff Baker, 614.259.5323 Church Planting Stephen Van Dop, 614.259.5303 Community Center 614.259.5503 Community Life/Small Groups Deb George, 614.259.5358 Community Outreach 614.259.5441 Connect Cinnamon Doran, 614.259.5235 Counseling Center Yolanda Zellars, 614.259.5409 Empowered Life Kristi Webster, 614.259.5482 Financial Ministry Kent Irwin, 614.259.5505 Global CafĂŠ 614.259.5400 Hospitality Casey Knight, 614.259.5292 International Ministries Jackie Williams, 614.259.5369 Marriage & Family Life Mindy Layman, 614.259.5365 Phase III Ron Schmidt, 614.425.7284 Singles Christopher Ledezma, 614.259.5492 Support for Life Joyce Stewart, 614.259.5256 Value Life Diane Bauman, 614.259.5318 VC High School Mike Chaparro, 614.259.5404 VC Middle School Michael Doom, 614.259.5517 VC Twenty Michelle Blackstone, 614.259.5290 VineyardKids Myra Gaiters, 614.259.5486 Vineyard Institute Andy Saperstein, 614.259.5358 Vineyard Men Joyce Shuster, 614.259.5303 Vineyard Women Liz Ward, 614.259.5335 Volunteer Diane Bauman, 614.259.5318 Worship Arts Danielle Evans, 614.259.5310

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Congregational Letter

Help & Wellness

Spiritual Development

Volunteer & Serve

Give & Donate

Cover Story

The Real Jesus

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Vineyard Growth Classes

New To Vineyard

Families & Marriage

Adult Ministries

International

From a Tow Truck to Car Talks: One Family's Story of Finding Their Calling in VineyardKids

MINISTRY RESPONSE TEAM If you’ve contacted one of our ministries and did not receive a response within a couple days, please reach out to our Ministry Response Team at 614.259.5371 or ministry.response@vineyardcolumbus.org. Please include your name, phone number with area code, and the ministry or person that you contacted. We appreciate your interest in Vineyard Columbus.

V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S PA S T O R S Senior Pastor, Rich Nathan Executive Asst. Denise Birkhoff, 614.259.5313

La Viña Campus Pastor, Irene Casale-Petrarca Admin. Asst. Jordan Espino-Arvizu, 614.259.5241

Associate & International Ministries Pastor, Bill Christensen Admin. Asst. Jackie Williams, 614.259.5369

Lane Avenue Campus Pastor, Andrew Oswalt Admin. Asst. Jordan Espino-Arvizu, 614.259.5241

Children’s Pastor, April Murphy Admin. Asst. Myra Gaiters, 614.259.5486

Leader Development Pastor, Andy Saperstein Admin. Asst. Deb George, 614.259.5358

Children’s Pastor, Mike Szlapak 614.259.5361

Marriage & Family Life Pastor, Ron Hitchcock Admin. Asst. Mindy Layman, 614.259.5365

Church Extension & Evangelism Pastor, Stephen Van Dop Admin. Asst. Joyce Shuster, 614.259.5303

Outreach & Connect Pastor, Eric Pickerill Admin. Asst. Cinnamon Doran, 614.259.5235

Community Center Pastor, Daniel Nathan 614.259.5503

Sawmill Campus Pastor, Scott Engebretson Admin. Asst. Allyse Huey, 614.259.5439

Community Life Pastor, Amanda Nash

Support For Life Pastor, Lorie Kaufman-Rees

Admin. Asst. Marsha Martin, 614.259.5305

Ministry Asst. Joyce Stewart, 614.259.5256

Community Outreach Pastor, Daniel Nathan 614.259.5441

Visitation & Pastoral Care, Anthony Cannon 614.259.5364

Community Relations & Special Projects Pastor, Kwesi Kambon Admin. Asst. Debi Evans, 614.259.5467

Volunteer & Value Life Pastor, Diane Bauman Admin. Asst. Dianna Fairchild, 614.259.5318

Discipleship Pastor, Paige Goslin 614.259.5477

Women’s Pastor, Marlene Nathan Admin. Asst. Liz Ward, 614.259.5335

East Campus Pastor, Charles Montgomery Admin. Asst. Jamie Frisbey, 614.259.5245

Worship Arts Pastor, Craig Allen Admin. Asst. Danielle Evans, 614.259.5310

Empowered Life & Youth Pastor, Kerry Davis Admin. Asst. Kristi Webster, 614.259.5482

Young Adult Pastor, Christian Root & Shane Huey Admin. Asst. Michelle Blackstone, 614.259.5290

Executive Pastor, Craig Heselton Executive Asst. Denise Birkhoff, 614.259.5313 Financial & Career Ministries Pastor, Kent Irwin 614.259.5505

Pastors may be reached by contacting his/her assistant at the extension listed. All staff members are listed at vineyardcolumbus.org.

FEBRUARY 2018

e are going to be doing another discipleship campaign

teachings on the weekends, I’ve recorded six small group

during the season of Lent this year. If you’ve been here

videos exploring this year’s theme of The Real Jesus. These

the last two years, you may have experienced one of our all

are also only available by participating in one of our small

church discipleship campaigns. In 2016, our theme was The

groups.

Good Life. Then last year, we did a campaign called Fully Alive. As part of the Fully Alive campaign, we had over 850 groups

During the last two campaigns we had small groups

throughout Central Ohio go through the Fully Alive small

meeting in homes, in offices, in libraries, and coffee shops

group materials. And 550 of these were brand new groups!

all over central Ohio. People invited their friends, neighbors,

This year, we felt led to focus our discipleship campaign

coworkers, and family members. People in this church who

around the person of Jesus. We are calling the campaign

had struggled to connect with others at Vineyard found

“The Real Jesus”. In this year’s campaign, we want people

connection for the first time. It was amazing to hear the

to understand that knowing Jesus personally is different

stories of what God did and continues to do through these

than knowing about Jesus. Christianity is more than a set

groups!

of behaviors or a moral code or a worldview. At its core, Christianity is a relationship with a real person named Jesus. We cannot be unchanged if we meet the Real Jesus.

We are again inviting you this year to consider HOST-ing a 6-week Real Jesus small group. The only requirements are that you:

Our theme verse for the campaign this year is taken from the Gospel of Mark 8:27-29:

H – Have a heart for people O – Open up your space (your home or office, a coffee shop,

Jesus asked them, “Who do people say I am?” They replied,

etc.)

“Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others,

S – Serve a snack

one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.” (Mark 8:27-29) In this campaign, we want people to know the Real Jesus, the Jesus that the disciples knew and loved and worshipped. We want to help people push past any barriers that keep

T – Turn on a video If you can do these four things and can get 2-3 others to join you, then you can HOST a group! No previous experience required! You don’t even need to be a Vineyard member to HOST a group. We’ll help you start if you simply gather a few

them from knowing who Jesus is and how he could impact

friends. We provide all the resources, coaching, and some

their own life and the lives of those around them. We want

training. To sign up to HOST a group this year or to learn

to disciple our entire church to know Jesus in all his various

more, go to vineyardcolumbus.org/therealjesus or talk to a

roles in our lives and more deeply love and serve him. Each

campaign representative in the lobby after church services at

weekend I’ll focus on a different role that Jesus plays in our

your campus.

lives – Jesus as our teacher, Jesus as our healer, Jesus as social revolutionary, Jesus as our Savior, Jesus as our King

If you are already in a small group, would you do two things

and so on. All of my talks will be drawn from the Gospel of

for me?

Mark.

1. Join in The Real Jesus small group studies during those 6

This series is going to be an amazing opportunity to invite

weeks. Put your other series on hold and join in! No need to

folks to Vineyard Columbus. We will do special programs for

everyone from the small children to students and adults since our campaigns are designed to disciple the whole

2. Pray about HOST-ing a group during these 6 weeks.

church and not just adults.

We want to see every person, whether they are far from

One exciting part of this year’s campaign is that everyone

Jesus or know him well, grow in their knowledge of him. I am

will read through the Gospel of Mark during the Lenten

excited to see what God will do in our church as we get to

Season if they follow the personal daily devotions available

know Jesus better!

only through our small groups. And, to go deeper into the V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G

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Sunday, January 28, 2:30–5:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Teacher: Senior Pastor Rich Nathan Meet pastors and learn more about the history and beliefs of Vineyard Columbus. This class is required for membership. No preregistration is necessary, unless you need childcare (ages 1-12). Next Class: Sunday, April 8

Sunday, January 28, 2:30–5:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Teacher: Pastor Scott Engebretson Whether you’ve followed Jesus for a short time or many years, discover practical ways to mature and thrive. We’ll offer ways to read the Bible so that it comes to life, pray with more power, and live a life of holistic stewardship. Next Class: Sunday, April 8

Sunday, January 28, 2:30–5:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Teacher: Pastor Craig Heselton Get to know and experience the Holy Spirit, sent by God to bring the Kingdom of God and his presence into our lives and the world. You’ll also learn how to follow his lead in praying for healing in people’s lives. Next Class: Sunday, April 8

Learn about additonal Meeting God classes on p. 20. Sunday, January 28, 2:30–5:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Teacher: Pastor Diane Bauman As followers of Jesus, we are all called to serve. Whether you have been around Vineyard Columbus for a week or years, you’ll find this class helpful in discovering where God wants you to serve and grow. Next Class: Sunday, April 8

Sunday, January 28, 2:30–5:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Teacher: Pastor Stephen Van Dop The purpose of this class is to train and encourage every Christian, to share Christ, everywhere, in every way, all the time. Next Class: Sunday, April 8

FEBRUARY 2018

N E W T O V I N E YA R D

Membership 101

Baptism Classes

Teacher: Senior Pastor Rich Nathan

Saturdays, January 27, February 3, & 10, after services

Childcare: Register for free at vineyardcolumbus.org/vgc.

Sundays, January 28, February 4, & 11, after services

Meet pastors and learn more about the history and beliefs

If you’re a new follower of Jesus, getting baptized is an

of Vineyard Columbus. This class is required for membership.

important next step. It’s a public proclamation of your

No preregistration is necessary, unless you need childcare

decision to follow Christ. In order to participate in baptism,

(ages 1–12).

you must attend one of the required classes listed above. Find

Next Class: Sunday, April 8

more info online or at the Info Counter in the Lobby.

Learn about all of our Vineyard Growth Classes on p. 8.

Youth Baptism Classes

FAMILIES & MARRIAGE

Saturdays, January 27, February 3, & 10, after services Sundays, January 28, February 4, & 11, after services Contact: Pastors Kerry Davis, 614.259.5502 or

Sunday, January 28, 2:30–5:30pm, Cooper Road Campus

Family

Mike Szlapak, 614.259.5317

Chosen4Love

If you’re a new follower of Jesus between the ages of 10

Contact: Julie Pierce (614.625.7335, jasandjul95@netscape.net),

and 18, please take one of these required classes.

Abigail Shaw (abigailjoyshaw@yahoo.com) or Peggy Steinbower

Baptism Celebrations

(chucklipeg@sbcglobal.net)

Saturday, February 17, 6pm, Cooper Road Campus Sunday, February 18, 9am & 11:30am, Cooper Road Campus Next Baptism: Saturday & Sunday, May 5 & 6

Get Connected: Join A Small Group Visit: vineyardcolumbus.org/groups Contact: smallgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org Life is better together, and we believe this kind of life happens in a Vineyard Columbus small group. Small groups bring people together from different cultures, life stages, and experiences for a rich community of worship, friendship,

Chosen4Love is a community of families with a passion for adoption and foster care. We serve as a resource for adoptive families and for people who are considering becoming foster or adoptive parents. Please connect with one of us for support and encouragement in this area.

Vineyard Homeschool Network Contact: Martha, marthahawthorne@gmail.com Our mission is to support and empower families who homeschool their children. Our vision is that each family involved will feel supported as we all contribute our unique

growth, and service. Stop by the small group area at your

gifts to benefit and build up one another, and to provide

campus to learn more!

support to children and parents through classes, field trips, and social engagements. Find us on Facebook at Vineyard

The Real Jesus: GroupLink February 17 & 18 immediately following services All Campuses Are you looking for a small group? Meet HOSTs and Small

Columbus Homeschool Network.

Marriage

Group Leaders of a similar stage of life and area of town and

Journey of Hope

join a group as we begin The Real Jesus campaign!

Tuesdays, February 20–March 20, 7-9pm

GroupLink

Cost: $25 per person Childcare: Childcare is included, ages 1-12 (must register a

Wednesday, April 11, 7pm Cooper Road Campus

week in advance)

Contact: smallgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org

Childcare: Available. Please register at vineyardcolumbus.org.

Contact: Mindy, mindy.layman@vineyardcolumbus.org

GroupLink is a two-hour event where you can meet people in

Journey of Hope offers help to couples experiencing a crisis

a similar stage of life and area of town with the goal of joining

in their marriage. You and your spouse can receive a renewed

or forming a small group. Our Community Life Ministry team

hope for healing and restoring your marriage.

will be on hand to help you navigate the process of meeting others and forming a group, but we do not assign you to a group. GroupLink gives you the opportunity to meet others and decide which group you would like to join. Come and join us for a fun evening with food and free childcare! Please make sure you register for childcare. To register stop by the lobby counters or email smallgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org. V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G

Marriage & Family Relationship Coach Training: Become a Dating, Premarital, or Marriage Coach

Baby Dedication Classes

Saturday, February 10, 9am-4pm

Sundays, April 22 & 29, 1:15pm

Contact/Register: Mindy, mindy.layman@vineyardcolumbus.org

Dedication Application Deadline: Sunday, April 29

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding way to serve

Contact: Beth Best, beth.best@vineyardcolumbus.org

together with your spouse, in your own home, around your

Attendance is required on a one–time basis. If you have

own schedule? Our relationship coaches receive training and

previously attended a class for another child, you do not have

resources (including an online relationship inventory) to pass

to attend again. Applications are available at the Information

along to other couples the grace God has given them in their

Counter and online. Please bring your completed application

own relationship. Relationship coaches meet 4-6 times with

to the class.

dating, engaged, or married couples. Attend this one-day training and receive two personal coaching sessions with a staff member to help prepare you to coach other couples. Join our community of coaches, and experience a new sense of God’s love, grace, and truth in your own marriage.

A D U LT M I N I S T R I E S Seniors Phase III: A Ministry for Retirees

VC Students

1st Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30am

VC Students (Middle & High School)

This ministry is for people of retirement age who want to

Weekend Services:

flourish in the Kingdom of God during the third phase of their

Saturdays, 6pm & Sundays, 9am & 11:30am

lives. We have opportunities to have fun and develop deep

Contact: Shane Huey, 614.259.5341 or

relationships with other Christians of the same age, grow

shane.huey@vineyardcolumbus.org

personally and spiritually, and give back by serving (typically

VC Students is the name of our community of students from

involves supporting other Vineyard Columbus ministries).

all across the city seeking to experience God and grow deeper in their faith. We'd love for you to see what God is doing in the lives of students just like you.

Contact: Ron Schmidt, rjsgar@gmail.com

Singles Ministry We are happy to introduce new events for targeted age

VineyardKids

ranges for our Singles Ministry. We will hold events that are

AWANA

of course events for singles of all ages. Keep checking the

Tuesdays, 7pm, ongoing through May 8

website for up-to-date information!

Cost: $30 per child

vineyardcolumbus.org/ministries/singles/events

Registration: vineyardcolumbus.org Contact: Mike Szlapak, mike.szlapak@vineyardcolumbus.org AWANA stands for “Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed”. This is a discipleship program for kids grades 1-6 (Grades 7-12 can be student leaders). This program helps shape values, build character, and grow kids' faith through memorizing scripture, making friends, and encountering Jesus.

geared specifically for ages ranging from 25-45 and 40+, and

Free Social Dance Classes (all ages) 1st Fridays, Cooper Road Campus Friday, February 2, 7:30-9:30pm Childcare: Not available Contact: Natalie Struttmann, nataliestruttmann@yahoo.com These free dance classes are followed by practicing to music and socializing. Adult singles and married couples

Baby Dedication

are welcome. No partner is necessary. All levels of dance

Saturday, May 12

are welcomed! Not a dancer? Come hang out and make new

Check-In: Registration window, 5:30pm

friends. Dress is casual. All levels of dance are welcomed!

Sunday, May 13

No registration is required.

Check-In: Registration window, 8:30am (for 9am service)

Next Social Dance Class: Friday, April 6, 7:30-9:30pm

Check-In: Registration window, 11am (for 11:30am service) Contact: Beth Best, beth.best@vineyardcolumbus.org Next Baby Dedication: Saturday, August 18 & Sunday, August 19

Saturdays, April 21 & 28, 7:45pm

FEBRUARY 2018

Before you Begin the Journey: Becoming Relationship Ready

Mom’s Refresh

Saturday, February 3, 9am-1pm

Childcare: $5/child or $10/family (ages 1-5; must register in

Cost: $10 per person (includes class materials and online

advance)

inventory)

Registration: vineyardcolumbus.org

Contact: Erica Roof, roof.erica@gmail.com or

Contact: Mindy, mindy.layman@vineyardcolumbus.org

Emily Wilkins, emilywilkins81@gmail.com

Journey to Oneness brings a fresh and new approach to

Join other moms to experience God and build friendships

relationships, dating, and marriage. Rather than assisting you

through worship, teaching, and service. Infants are welcome

in finding “the one”, this class will equip you to stand firm in

in the room with moms. Toys and mats are provided. Moms are

your identity in Christ and bring your best self to current and

welcome to pack a lunch and stay after from 11:30am-12:30pm.

future relationships. Open to singles and dating couples.

Vineyard Men

3rd Fridays, 9:30-11:30am (Next meeting: February 16)

Save the Date! Vineyard Women’s Conference May 2, 3, & 4

Volunteer

Women, you’ll want to save the dates of May 2, 3, and 4 for

We have multiple volunteer opportunities for men at Vineyard

this year’s women’s conference, “Carry On.” Eleanor Mumford

Columbus. Whether it's helping our community or serving in

and seven other women leaders from across the Vineyard

our Prison Ministry. Learn more on p. 29 & 23.

movement will be our guest speakers. Mark your calendars

180 Men’s Recovery Group

now! You do not want to miss this!

Mondays, 7pm, Cooper Road Campus

Social Media

Contact: John Doyel, 740.649.6050 or doyel53@gmail.com

180 exists to help men who struggle with sexual brokenness.

what’s happening with Vineyard Women!

This ministry is open to all men. We emphasize both the healing power of God and the personal responsibility of men to pursue purity. We include worship, teaching, small group accountability, mentoring, and healing prayer.

Soul Provider 2nd Fridays, 6:30-9pm (Next meeting: February 9) Childcare: Free childcare for ages 1–12 (must pre–register) Register: vineyardcolumbus.org (by Wednesday, February 7)

Men's Winter Series Wise Guys: Words, Work, Time

Contact: Myiesha McCrary,

Wednesdays, January 24, 31, & February 7, 7-9pm

Soul Provider is a ministry for moms who are single with

Registration: Not required

children up to 18–years–old, living at home, and still in high

Contact: Joyce Shuster, joyce.shuster@vineyardcolumbus.org

school. Join us for free dinner, special kids’ programming, and a

or 614.259.5303

time for spiritual encouragement and renewal.

Being a wise guy is not generally a compliment in today’s world. The Book of Proverbs offers a different perspective. This book was written to create men of great wisdom. Three weeks, three short presentations, and three opportunities to connect with other men and discuss the topic of doing life with wisdom.

Vineyard Women

myiesha.mccrary@vineyardcolumbus.org

Vineyard Women: Event Team Contact: Liz Ward, liz.ward@vineyardcolumbus.org We are looking for women who enjoy meeting people, serving others, and offering hospitality to join our Event Team. Some of the ways you can help include promoting the event, administrative help, decorating, greeting, registration, and more. We have a great time serving together and would love to have you join us!

International Women’s Breakfast 1st Saturdays, 9:30–11:30am (Next meeting: February 3) Registration: not required Contact: Flo Gimei, fgimei@gmail.com or Julie Franks, julie.franks@vineyardcolumbus.org We are a group of women from all over the world that meets monthly to experience unity in Christ while we honor our diversity. We share a meal, listen to a brief teaching, discuss, and pray for one another. Please bring a dish to share, but if you are unable to bring food, come anyway! V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G

Young Adults

International Ministries

VC Twenty All Campus Gathering

VC International Teams

Sunday, February 11, 6pm, Cooper Road Campus

For more information about our teams sharing Jesus overseas,

Childcare: Available for ages 0-5.

email us at international.ministries@vineyardcolumbus.org.

Registration: Not required Contacts: Christian Root, christian.root@vineyardcolumbus. org OR Shane Huey, shane.huey@vineyardcolumbus.org VC Twenty is the young adult community of Vineyard Columbus. Whether you're a college student or a young professional, we'd love to see you at our All Campus Gathering where we’ll worship together and look at what it means to follow Jesus as a twenty-something in Columbus. Stick around for the after-party and meet new friends, make connections, and grow together as a community. Invite a friend! Come as you are! Save the date! Next All Campus Gathering: Sunday, March 4

East Campus Missions Prayer Group 3rd Mondays, 7pm, East Campus

Contact : Edna Wright, ewright3@att.net If you live on the east side of Columbus or in the Reynoldsburg/ Pickerington area and have a heart for the nations, join us to pray for the nations and Vineyard Columbus’ missionaries in various areas of the world.

Vineyard Columbus Missions Prayer Group 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:45-8:30pm, Cooper Road Campus

(not meeting February 26, March 12, & 26)

Contact: Tim Hart, 614.557.0395 or vcmissionprayer@gmail.com

I N T E R N AT I O N A L

Pray for our international ministry work. We typically worship,

Immigration Services

the world and our VC missionaries.

ICS Walk-in Clinics Saturdays, 9am–1pm, Vineyard Community Center Contact: Jeanine Winfrey, 614.259.5322 or jeanine.winfrey@vineyardcolumbus.org. Cost: $20 payable at the time of intake Vineyard Immigration Counseling Services (“ICS”) provides family-based immigration legal representation to persons at 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and below. ICS responds to requests for representation and legal questions from the public through its Intake Clinic. Consultations will be available for those who complete the intake process; however, representation decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis

share updates on our missionaries, and pray for special areas of

La Viña: Spanish–Speaking Campus La Viña Service Sundays, 11:30am, in the Chapel, Cooper Road Campus

Contact : Irene Casale–Petrarca, 614.256.5254 or irene.casale@vineyardcolumbus.org. La Viña is a service that is completely in Spanish and meets in the Chapel (la capilla) at Cooper Road. Our vision is to serve the Hispanic community of Columbus, showing them God’s love and seeing their lives transformed by the power of God. We are not only a church, but also a family in Christ. You are welcome as you are!

and are subject to ICS availability. Intake is the mandatory

La Viña Servicio en Español

first step to receiving services. We will provide low-cost

Domingos, 11:30am, en la capilla (Chapel),

consultations for individuals interested in applying for

Cooper Road Campus

immigration. We will meet with the immigrant after the formal

Para más información, contactar a Irene Casale–Petrarca,

intake process. Intakes are limited to a first-come, first-serve

614.259.5254 o irene.casale@vineyardcolumbus.org.

basis within the weekly clinic hours.

La Viña es un servicio completamente en Español y nos reunimos en la capilla (Chapel) en Cooper Road. Nuestra visión es servir a la comunidad de Columbus, presentándoles el amor de Jesús y ver sus vidas ser transformadas por el poder de Dios. No somos solamente una iglesia además somos una familia en Cristo. ¡Bienvenido como eres!

FEBRUARY 2018

V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G

Noche de Adoración de La Viña (La Viña Worship Night)

Career & Financial

7-8:30pm, Primer miércoles de cada mes. (First Wednesday

Career Acceleration Class

of every month)

Mondays, February 5-March 26, 6:30-8:30pm,

2do Piso Ministry Center (Second Floor Ministry Center)

Vineyard Community Center

Childcare: Hay cuidado de niños. (Childcare available)

Cost: $40

Contact: Jordan Espino-Arvizu,

Contact: Carman Augustine, carman_consultant@msn.com

Jordan.espino-arvizu@vineyardcolumbus.org

Registration Deadline: Monday, February 5

Una noche de alabanza extendida, y encuentro con el

Espíritu Santo a través de la alabanza, palabras proféticas,

Resumes? Interviewing? Networking? This eight-week class

y un tiempo extendido de oración.

will help you tackle all of these and be in a better position to

(An extended night of worship and encounter with the

get that job you are seeking! A professional recruiter leads the

Holy Spirit through worship, prophetic words, and an

class through a real world view of what employers are looking

extended ministry time. First Wednesday of every month.)

for. This is a fantastic hands-on class that has helped people

HELP & WELLNESS

get new jobs right away. Through instruction, practice, and participation you will learn a lot. The class also lends itself for networking and friendships to build with fellow class members

Vineyard Columbus Visitation Care Team

over the course of eight weeks together. Class is limited to 25

Contact : Visitation Care Team, 614.259.5239.

individuals. No childcare will be provided.

We want to come alongside our church and their families who are hospitalized, in long–term care, or homebound. If you or a family member would like to be visited, please contact us.

Designing Your Legacy: Estate Planning Workshop Saturday, April 21, 9:30-11:30am

Funeral Needs

Cost: Free

Contact : 614.259.5372

Registration: vineyardcolumbus.org (please register in

If you are a member of Vineyard Columbus and need funeral

advance)

and pastoral care services, please call us.

Contact: Kent, kent.irwin@vineyardcolumbus.org

Helping Hands Contact: vineyardcolumbus.hh@gmail.com or 614.259.5326 Helping Hands is a ministry that will do minor repairs and upkeep in your home if you cannot complete them

Learn how to pass on your estate at death. Understand how to obtain a good estate plan and get documents done at no cost to you. Seminar is informational, with one-on-one private meetings scheduled in August with estate planners. No childcare will be provided.

on your own. Most jobs are completed on Saturday

Living Your Strengths Class

mornings between 9am-12pm. If you are in need of some

Tuesdays, May 8-June 12, 7-8:30pm

help around your home, please leave a message for an

Cost: $40

assessment at 614.259.5326 or send us an email.

Register: vineyardcolumbus.org (please register in advance) Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 4 (must register online in advance)

Childcare: Not available Contact: Kaydian, kaydian.comer@vineyardcolumbus.org Do you know the unique talents and gifts God wired inside of you? Are you using them to lead an abundant life, including your career and to enrich your church community? A professional career coach will lead participants through a 6-week journey of discovery.

FEBRUARY 2018

Community Center

Vineyard Free Health Clinics

The Ohio Benefit Bank

Contact: 614.259.5428

Saturdays, 8–11am, 5th Avenue or Northside Food Pantries

Free Medical, Chiropractic, Dental, and Vision Clinics

Call : 614.259.5441 for an appointment.

Vineyard Clinics provide free medical, chiropractic, dental, and

The Ohio Benefit Bank helps moderate-to-low income families

vision care for patients (ages 18 and up) to those who qualify.

apply for over 20 public benefits, such as food stamps,

Our clinics serve those who are uninsured OR have Medicaid

Medicaid, and HEAP. Veterans can get assistance in accessing

or are Medicaid–eligible with incomes below 200 percent of

records and applying for educational benefits, too.

the Federal Poverty level. (No Medicare or other government–

Empowered Life Open Prayer for Healing Sessions Cooper Road Campus

6000 Cooper Road, Westerville

issued health care programs are eligible for services.) For more info, call 614.259.5428. Si usted sólo habla español, puede comunicarse con la clínica latina al 614.293.9906. • Medical Clinic

• Saturday, February 3, 9-11am

Cooper Road: Every Tuesday evening

• Saturday, February 10, 9-11am

Walk in, first come, first served. Sign-in begins at 4pm.

• Saturday, February 17, 9-11am

Patient visits begin at 6pm. We provide diagnosis and

• Saturday, February 24, 9-11am

treatment of illnesses. Basic work physicals available by

Contact: Kristi Webster, Kristi.webster@vineyardcolumbus.org

calling 614.259.5428 (option 6) prior to coming to the clinic.

Open to anyone needing physical, emotional, or deliverance

No lab test, injections, or X-rays.

healing prayer. No appointment needed.

Health Lower Lights Christian Health Center

• Dental Clinic Cooper Road (appointment only) Call Fridays, 9–9:45am to schedule appointments, 614.259.5428.

6000 Cooper Road:

We provide dental exams, X–rays, fillings, extractions, and

• Mondays, Wednesday, & Thursdays, 8am–5pm

cleanings. (No wisdom teeth, bridgework, orthodontics, or

• Tuesdays, 8am-3pm

dentures).

• Fridays, 8am-1pm 171 E. 5th Avenue:

• Vision Clinic

• Mondays–Fridays, 8am–5pm

Cooper Road (appointment only)

Appointments: Call Lower Lights, 614.274.1455 (Option 1).

Call Fridays, 10–10:30am to schedule appointments,

LLCHC is a faith–based, non–profit community health provider

614.259.5428.

ministering the love of Christ through full–service cradle–to–

We offer eye exams and vouchers for free glasses to those

grave medical care focused on whole–person wellness. They

who qualify.

see patients with Medicaid, Medicare, CareSource, Molina, and private insurance as well as uninsured patients. Services are offered for the whole family on a sliding fee scale based upon income. However, all patients are seen regardless of ability to pay. Services offered include pre–natal care, immunizations, well–child checkups, physicals, routine care, and chronic disease management.

• Chiropractic Clinic Cooper Road (appointment only) Call Fridays, 10–10:30am to schedule appointments, 614.259.5428. We provide evaluation and chiropractic care for those with pain involving headaches, neck, back, or joints. Interested in volunteering in our clinics? See p. 24.

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Mercy & Justice

Celebrate Recovery

Orphan Care & Anti-Human Trafficking

Childcare: not available

Contact: Diane Bauman, diane.bauman@vineyardcolumbus.org

Please contact Diane if you would like to receive updates and

Contact: celebraterecovery@vineyardcolumbus.org

ways to help with our Orphan Care Ministry and our efforts to

Celebrate Recovery is a biblical, Christ-centered recovery

end human trafficking.

fellowship for those desiring to heal from any addictive,

Asia’s Hope: PreK Eng 6 Home Contact: Diane Bauman, diane.bauman@vineyardcolumbus.org Vineyard Columbus is partnering with Asia’s Hope by providing support for a home in Cambodia. Twenty children at high risk of sexual and economic exploitation have been rescued and now live together as a family. Staff provide individual care,

compulsive, or destructive behavior—“hurts, habits, or hangups.” At Celebrate Recovery you will find a safe place to share pain, struggles, victories, and hope with others focused on Christ-centered recovery. Meetings include a time of worship, teaching, sharing, and fellowship. Come experience God’s love and power to transform!

education, a Christian environment, and job skills so each child

Circle of Grace Group

can succeed as an independent adult.

3rd Tuesday of most months, 7-9pm

Support for Life All Things New Beginning early April (8-week class, closed after first session) Class Size Limit: 10 (women only) Contact: Joyce, joyce.stewart@vineyardcolumbus.org

Contact: Linda Parker, circle.of.ministry@gmail.com Circle of Grace is a discussion group seeking to explore how the church can be a safe place for people with same-sex attraction to explore their relationship with Christ in a loving, biblicallyfaithful environment. Discussions are focused around books, videos, and other resources. We also seek to be in dialogue with church leadership to this end.

It takes courage to speak out and tell someone you have been

Circle of Hope (Formerly Moving on with Jesus)

sexually abused. For me it was one of the scariest things I have

Beginning Friday, April 6 (7-week group), 7-9pm

ever done. Don’t let fear and shame hold you back from moving

Contact/Register: Sue, movingonwithJesus@gmail.com

forward in all that God has for you. There is joy and freedom

This group is for women with unwanted same sex attraction

awaiting you; just step out in faith and God will meet you at

(SSA). We use the Taking Back Ground teaching. During our

your point of pain.

meetings we will recap what was discussed in the Taking Back

180 Men’s Recovery Group Mondays, 7pm, Cooper Road Campus

Ground videos, discuss what was learned and how God is moving in our lives, and end by spending time praying together.

Contact: John Doyel, 740.649.6050 or doyel53@gmail.com

Circle of Love Group

180 exists to help men who struggle with sexual brokenness.

1st Monday of most months, 7-9pm

This ministry is open to all men. We emphasize both the

Contact: Linda Parker, circle.of.ministry@gmail.com

healing power of God and the personal responsibility of men

This confidential group meets to bring hope, support, and

to pursue purity. We include worship, teaching, small group

resources to the family and friends of people who experience

accountability, mentoring, and healing prayer.

same-sex attractions.

Amazing Grace: Praise Dance, Prayer, Creativity and Healing

Divorce Care for Men

Beginning Saturday, April 7 (8-week class), 1-3pm

Contact: Dave Kuta, dave.kuta@vineyardcolumbus.org

Contact: Deva at devasgabriel@gmail.com for pre-registration

DivorceCare is a friendly and caring group of men who will walk

This class is for women age 25 and above who want to

alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.

continue their journey of healing and freedom in the Lord. We

This 13-week support group is for men who are separated and/

will be exploring applying the Word through movement and

or divorced and it can be joined at any time.

creativity as worship. No experience is necessary and Christ meets us where we are regardless of health. Expect to receive the love and forgiveness of Christ Jesus...expect a miracle. “Let us praise his name with dancing” Psalm 149:3.

Fridays, 7pm, Cooper Road Campus

FEBRUARY 2018

Beginning early April

Divorce Care for Women

Hearts Restored (8-Week Class)

Beginning early April

Tuesdays, April 3–May 22, 7-9pm

Contact: Susan, smbwaters@gmail.com

Contact: heartsrestored@icloud.com

DivorceCare is a friendly and caring group of women who

Registration: Pre-registration is required.

will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult

The experience of sexual betrayal is traumatic and disorienting.

experiences. This 13-week support group is for women who are

This 8-week class will feature teaching, discussion, prayer,

separated and/or divorced and it can be joined at any time.

and testimonies from women who have seen God work

The Emotionally Healthy Relationship Community Life Groups that have completed Emotionally Healthy Spirituality may sign up to borrow the DVD sets at any time for their groups. Cost: $30 for EHR course materials (book, workbook, and devotional) Contact/Register: Debbie, debra.johnson@vineyardcolumbus.org This powerful eight-week course will equip you with practical tools to really love people in difficult situations and mature into an adult follower of Jesus. You will learn eight powerful,

powerfully in their lives through their healing journey. We will cover topics that are foundational to God-led recovery including an overview of what true recovery looks like, the effects of trauma, establishing safety, self-care, building a support system, setting boundaries, detaching, accountability, managing triggers, finding hope, and planning for the future. The workbook “Journey to Healing and Joy” will be used, and there will be weekly homework assignments. To help facilitate safety and community, the class will be closed to new participants after the first session.

with reading, questions, and practical discussion to reinforce

Hearts Restored Support Group: Recovery from Sexual Betrayal

each of the eight skills.

Tuesdays, 7–9pm

biblically-based, relationship-changing skills in a group setting

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 1st Tuesdays of every month except January, July, and September, 7–9pm Childcare: $5/child or $10/family each week (for ages 1 and up; must pre–register) Register for childcare: vineyardcolumbus.org Register: Kris Garwood, Garwood.2@osu.edu, 614.259.5472 This group allows grandparents to share the joys and the struggles of parenting again with those who understand. Each month speakers address a relevant topic.

GriefShare Beginning, Wednesday, January 24, 7-9pm Contact: Chuck Clark, benaiah2.0@gmail.com

Contact: heartsrestored@icloud.com Hearts Restored Support Group is a faith-based outreach where you will find a safe, confidential place to share with other women who understand the devastating effects of sexual betrayal. We are engaged, married, separated, and divorced women who do not judge each other but rather embrace that we are all on a similar journey with a common goal. Support is a huge part of our recovery. We have seen God do amazing things in our lives, bringing healing and restoration. We are here to help you as others have helped us. This group is for and about you, not your spouse or partner. Sexual betrayal, whether it be pornography, emotional or extramarital affair(s), is traumatic and disorienting. Come let us reassure you that it is not your fault, that you will make it through this, and that

GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk

there is hope. We will share/discuss topics on some of the core

alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.

areas for healing such as anger, identity, disclosure, setting

You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. This

boundaries, detachment, triggers, self-care, his repentance,

13-week co-ed discussion/support group is for those grieving

forgiveness, and trust.

the death of a loved one and can be joined at any time.

Hungry Tuesdays, Beginning April 10, (9-week group), 7-9pm Contact: Dana Moody at dana.moody@vineyardcolumbus.org Cost: Free Registration: Pre-registration is required (space limited) This is a nine-week closed support group offering hope, healing, encouragement, and accountability for women who want to be more hungry for God and less dependent on food (compulsive or emotional eating) or dieting (obsession with weight or exercise) to meet emotional needs. Meetings will include a short teaching, group discussion, and prayer.

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Integrity for Women

Roots (Men)

Thursdays, Beginning April 5, (9-week group), 7-9pm

Thursdays, 7:30-9:30pm

Contact/Register: integrity.women@hotmail.com

Contact: Tom, brankamp@aol.com or Support for Life,

Registration: Pre-registration is required (no new participants

614.259.5289 or supportforlife@vineyardcolumbus.org

after the first class)

This is a substance (drug/alcohol) abuse recovery group for

This group is for women who desire healing for sexual

young men.

brokenness while finding freedom from addiction, shame, and rejection.

Roots (Women)

Lay Counseling

Contact: Support for Life, 614.259.5472 or

Application: vineyardcolumbus.org

supportforlife@vineyardcolumbus.org

Contact: Support for Life, 614.259.5289 or

This is a substance (drug/alcohol) abuse recovery group for

laycounseling@vineyardcolumbus.org

young women.

Register: If you're a member or regular attender and would like to meet with a lay counselor, please fill out an online application or contact Support for Life. The Support for Life Ministry has a trained team of volunteer “lay” counselors who come alongside people in difficult seasons or situations to minister insight, healing, and spiritual growth in a one–on–one, non–clinical environment. Lay counseling is not professional counseling, nor is it “free” counseling. Lay counselors meet with individuals on a shortterm basis and are trained to provide a listening ear, supportive encouragement, empowered prayer, and biblical guidance. Interested in becoming a lay counselor? See p. 28.

Loving Someone with Mental Illness 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7–9pm Contact: Karen Twinem, 614.439.8475 This is a support group for families and friends of people with mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, borderline personality disorder, etc.). Each meeting includes a short teaching, discussion, and prayer.

Prayer Group (SSA) Contact: Sue, movingonwithJesus@gmail.com A regular prayer meeting for people interested in praying for those impacted by unwanted SSA, the LGBTQ community, our SSA ministries here, and those the Lord would draw in for healing and restoration. Please contact Sue if you’re interested in this group.

Professional Counseling Center Contact: 614.259.5409 The Vineyard Counseling Center’s clinically–trained counselors offer a biblical approach to help people achieve wholeness in all aspects of their lives. We also have male and female Graduate Candidate Interns, $20/session, with experience in seeing children, teens, adults, and married couples.

FEBRUARY 2018

Beginning early April

Sister Sister 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7–9pm Contact: Elizabeth, 614.397.7764 or elzbthhwrd@aol.com We are a group of women who have all survived multiple tragic events and are able to help other women as we share as sisters in Christ. We focus on outreach and discipleship, studying God’s Word, worshiping, and prayer.

Sisters of Sarah Usually meets 1st Thursdays, 7:15-9:15pm Contact: Melissa, meladams617@gmail.com, 614.353.1792 or Jeannine, 614.578.7094 or jmanderson30@gmail.com Sisters of Sarah is a hope and support group for women facing the hardship of primary or secondary infertility. We invite you with open arms for a time of sharing food, socializing, open discussion, and prayer together.

Understanding Life and Conflict God’s Way Beginning Wednesday, April 4 (11-weeks), 7-9pm Contact: Walt, wpoupart@gmail.com Life and conflict go hand in hand; it’s woven into the human fabric of each individual. Yet, many do not understand the dynamics of life and conflict from a biblical point of view as they live life with their spouse, family, and interact daily with people. Where does conflict in life come from, and how can we resolve conflict so as we can live in peace with God, ourselves, and others? Come and equip yourself biblically in understanding how to live life as we look into what God has to say about these basic yet misunderstood issues of life.

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SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

Joyful Noise Worship Service (Special Needs) 2nd Sundays, 5:30–6:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Contact: Pam Newman, pmnewman7@gmail.com

Ash Wednesday Service

Join our Accessible Worship Service for people affected by

Wednesday, February 14, 5:30 & 7:30pm

disabilities and their families, friends, and neighbors. We have

Cooper Road Campus

a worship band, brief message, and prayer time. Bring your

We will translate for Spanish speakers at the 7:30pm service

tambourines and streamers.

Join us for one of these Holy Spirit empowered services as we begin the season of Lent. The services will include a message from Senior Pastor Rich Nathan, reflection, and the receiving of ashes. All are welcome. Please invite someone to join you in

Campaign Art Exhibit: The Faces of Jesus

worship.

Opening Saturday, February 17 thru Sunday, April 1, Second

Deaf Ministry Events

The Faces of Jesus, global artwork from the Sacred Art Pilgrim

Worship Service Interpretation: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sundays,

Collection. This exhibit is especially themed for our 2018

9am Bible Study: 2nd & 4th Sundays, 9–10:30am

campaign, The Real Jesus. Please stop by and consider our Lord

Contact: Angela Moore, deafvineyard@gmail.com.

in these artistic portraits.

The Vineyard Columbus Cooper Road Worship Service is interpreted in ASL for the Deaf. We also offer a Deaf Bible Study

Floor Ministry Center

Campaign Art Exhibit: The Real Jesus

for the Deaf.

Opening February 17th thru April 1st in various locations

Meeting God 302: Discerning God’s Voice

The Real Jesus, For our Lenten campaign theme, featuring

Wednesday, February 7, 6:30-8:30pm, Cooper Road Campus

original and various venues of artwork by our own Vineyard

Teacher: Nancy Davis

Columbus church members/attenders.

Prerequisite: Meeting God 301 Childcare: Register for childcare at vineyardcolumbus.org Childcare Cost: $5/child or $10/family Register: vineyardcolumbus.org by Tuesday, February 6 Contact: Kristi Webster, Kristi.webster@vineyardcolumbus.org You will learn practical ways God spoke to his people in the Bible and today. You will also practice methods to sharpen your ability to discern his voice.

Meeting God 304: Healing the Heart Sunday, February 4, 2:30-5pm, Cooper Road Campus Teacher: Pastor Lorie Kaufman Rees & Assistant Pastor Adrienne Ash Prerequisite: Meeting God 301 Childcare: Register for childcare at vineyardcolumbus.org Childcare Cost: $5/child or $10/family Register: vineyardcolumbus.org by Friday, February 2 Contact: Kristi Webster, Kristi.webster@vineyardcolumbus.org Did you know that in Biblical times, the “heart” didn’t just refer to one’s emotions but to their mind and will, as well? Join us to learn how to pray for people who need healing or growth in these areas in order to experience spiritual and emotional well being. Class will include both lecture and practice time. And who knows—you might experience some healing yourself!

Art Ministry

FEBRUARY 2018

throughout the church.

Invitation to VC Artists for North Hall Gallery Exhibits 2018 Contact: Holly Messerall, vineyardcolumbusartists@gmail.com If you are interested in exhibiting your work as one of our featured artists in the North Hall Gallery during 2018, contact Holly Messerall. A minimum of 10 pieces required (more than 10 can be considered). Please submit a portfolio for review.

Campuses Engage (Sawmill Campus) 1st Wednesdays, 7–8:30pm Contact: Dustin Jasinski, djasinskivcsc@gmail.com Engage is a service of meditation on scriptures and listening to what the Lord is saying to each person attending. Prayer is also available for special needs, congregational leaders, and programs.

Sawmill Campus Sundays, 9 & 11:30am

Community Life

4140 Tuller Road, Dublin, OH 43017

The Book of Judges

We have moved to our new location on the northwest side

1st, 2nd, & 3rd Mondays, 7-8:30pm, Cooper Road Campus

of town for weekend services. This is an exciting season for

Teacher: Michael Karoly

Sawmill Campus! We can’t wait for what God has in store for

Childcare: Not available

us. Join us as we continue being a community of disciples who

Registration: Not required

experience God, love one another, and partner with Christ to

Michael Karoly, a longtime Vineyard Columbus member, gives

heal the world.

an in-depth teaching on one of the Old Testament’s most

Serve in Prayer (Lane Avenue Campus)

challenging books, explaining how to apply God’s Word to our lives today. Detailed class notes will be handed out/sent by

Contact: Klodiana Tedesco, klodiana@gmail.com or

email each week. Each class stands alone; no need to attend

bit.ly/serveatlaneavenue

each session. Classes are 90 minutes in lecture format. We will

There are many ways you can serve in prayer at Lane Avenue

begin with a study of the judgeship of Jephthah (Judges 10).

Campus. For more info, contact Klodiana.

VOLUNTEER & SERVE If you are not sure where to serve, or want to explore other opportunities, check out the list of volunteer opportunities at vineyardcolumbus.org/volunteer, or stop by the Ministry Counter in the Main Lobby for a Volunteer Catalog. Contact: Diane Bauman, diane.bauman@vineyardcolumbus.org

The Real Jesus: 24-Hour Prayer Vigil Friday, February 16, 6pm-Saturday, February 17, 6pm Cooper Road Campus

(Please arrive at the church entrance closest to the chapel.) Sign-up: vineyardcolumbus.org/therealjesus Contact: kerry.davis@vineyardcolumbus.org We are kicking off The Real Jesus Campaign with a 24-Hour prayer Vigil. We will have a 24-hour period of continuous

Bookstore & Library

prayer at our Cooper Road location in the Chapel and Prayer

Cooper Road Campus Library Volunteers

to intercede for everyone involved during the campaign. You

Contact: Jeff Baker, jeff.baker@vineyardcolumbus.org or 614.259.5323 Volunteer once a week restocking books, contacting those

Suite area. This will be a guided, interactive prayer experience can sign up to come with your small group, with your family or as an individual. If the time slot you want to attend is already filled up, feel free to join in without signing up. We look

with overdue books, and adding new inventory.

forward to praying with you to usher in the presence of God as

Bookstore Volunteer Opportunities

during this campaign.

we are confident our prayers impact our church and our city

Cooper Road Campus Contact: Jeff Baker, jeff.baker@vineyardcolumbus.org or 614.259.5323 • Volunteer once a week: 2-3 hours anytime from 12-5pm • Volunteer twice a month: 15 minutes before and 20 minutes after the service you attend, operating cash register for half hour. • Volunteer Sunday morning: (every other week) Audio/media volunteer.

Career Career Ministry Volunteers Contact: Kent Irwin, kent.irwin@vineyardcolumbus.org The Career Ministry is in great need of new volunteers that can volunteer in a number of different roles: job coach, career expert, administrator, database manager, networking pro, workplace navigator, and liaison between searchers and job providers.

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The Real Jesus Give & Go

The Real Jesus: HOST a Group Orientation

Jesus was a revolutionary in the way he cared for those in need

Saturday, February 10 & Sunday, February 11, Cooper Road

and people on the margins of society. Leading by example,

Saturday, February 17 & Sunday, February 18, Cooper Road

he gave of his time and possessions, showing mercy to all in

If you signed up to HOST a group or are interested in HOSTing

need. Jesus demonstrated that love involves actions not just

during The Real Jesus campaign, but feel you may need a little

feelings. He challenged his followers to not only give but go.

more guidance, join us for HOST orientation. This 30-minute

This year for our campaign service projects, we want to model Jesus’ servant heart by caring for people in need. Two of the ways we can serve are by providing for practical needs by donating items to the Transitions Ministry, serving those moving from homelessness to housing or by serving at one of the City of Columbus schools we support by helping with hands on projects at their locations. Below you’ll find service opportunities to give and go as an individual, family and/or

orientation will be held after services.

The Real Jesus: Material Handout Saturday, February 3 & Sunday, February 4, after services Saturday, February 10 & Sunday, February 11, after services If you’ve signed up to host a small group during The Real Jesus campaign, be sure to pick up your HOST materials after services. This includes The Real Jesus DVD and workbooks!

small group.

Attention Small Group Leaders & HOSTs

• Give

Visit: vcsmallgroups.org

Saturday, March 24 & Sunday, March 25 Give to Transitions Ministry which provides free basic home goods for vulnerable people who are in transition to housing from homelessness. Those being served include veterans, refugees as well as many other situations where homelessness occurs. Please visit vineyardcolumbus.org/ threaljesus for a list of household items and drop off on Saturday, March 24 & Sunday, March 25. The Children’s Ministry will also participate by collecting canned foods during the campaign.

• Go

Did you know that we have a resource page just for our small group leaders? Short on time this week to prepare a small group discussion? Wondering how you can get more training. Need some tips on how to make hosting easier? The Community Life Team wants to help you make the most of your time as you pray and prepare for your small group gatherings, so we’ve created vcsmallgroups.org, a website with several Bible study options as well as other helpful tools. If you have questions, write us at smallgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org.

Community Outreach

Saturday, April 14

The following outreach opportunities are a bridge between

Vineyard Columbus will be serving our Columbus Schools

our church and the people of Columbus. We want to bring hope

this year, cleaning and painting the school grounds and play

to prisoners, feed the hungry, care for the homeless, and visit

areas, as well as planting gardens. Come out with us and

those in nursing homes. Contact Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441

serve Columbus!

or rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org for general questions

The Real Jesus: HOST a Group

or contact the person designated for the outreach.

We are so excited to announce this year’s campaign! We hope

Prison Ministry Opportunities

you’ll join us for our church-wide, 6-week series starting February 17 & 18. We will explore the person whose influence and life completely changed the course of history—the real Jesus. Because small groups are the best way to dig in to this series, we would love to see hundreds of people HOST a

Contact: Deborah Scott, 614.259.5348 or deborah.scott@vineyardcolumbus.org. Help inmates grow into disciples of Christ. To join us serving those in prison, contact Deborah Scott.

6-week small group!

Women's Prison Ministry Opportunities

Wondering if you can HOST a group? Here’s what it takes:

Contact: Deborah Scott, deborah.scott@vineyardcolumbus.org

• H – have a heart for people

There are different ministry opportunities for women to serve

• O – open a home or space

at the Ohio Reformatory for Women and Franklin Medical

• S – serve a snack

Center – Zone A.

• T – turn on a video That’s it! No previous experience required, and we’ll even help you start a group with a few friends. To learn more or sign up to HOST, visit vineyardcolumbus.org/therealjesus or talk to us in the lobby after services. 22

Saturday, February 3 & Sunday, February 4, all campuses

FEBRUARY 2018

Aunt Mary’s Storybook Project: Volunteers at Franklin County Jail, Franklin County Medical Center, and The Ohio Reformatory for Women

• Northside Food Pantry 4664 Cleveland Avenue Saturday, 8am–12pm

Days and times vary (2 hours every other month)

If possible, please carpool or park along Chester Road to

Contact: Deborah Scott, deborah.scott@vineyardcolumbus.org

keep parking available for guests around and behind the

We are continually receiving requests for AMSB in the local

building. Small groups do not need to schedule at this

jails and prisons. Volunteers record parents reading to their

location but please contact Rhodie for an info sheet.

children, then our small group wraps the books and CDs and

• Monday Night Service

sends them to the children. We need both men and women

Mondays, 6pm

for this program. The AMSB wrapping group meets every 3rd

5th Avenue Food Pantry, 181 East 5th Avenue

Monday at the church from 6-8pm. Training is available.

Contact: Jenney, 614.259.5370 or

Franklin Medical Center Parenting Class Volunteers

jenney.rice@vineyardcolumbus.org

Contact: Deborah Scott, deborah.scott@vineyardcolumbus.org We would like to offer parenting classes for pregnant moms at the Franklin Medical Center, the prison hospital. We will provide class materials and necessary training.

Men's Prison Ministry Opportunities

Small groups can plan, prepare, and serve a meal (we can provide meal ideas). We are looking for families and small groups to help us purchase and prepare our holiday meals at the Monday Night Service in November and December. Please contact Jenney for more details and to sign up! • Check-in Volunteers Saturdays (two per month), 8am-12pm

We minister to men during worship services at multiple

5th Avenue Food Pantry, 181 East 5th Avenue

facilities. Volunteer with worship, prayer team, or help at the

Contact: Chris Blosser, cblosser4@att.net.

service.

Could you help out twice a month checking in people at our

Delaware County Jail: 1–2 Saturdays/month, 10–11:30am

downtown 5th Ave. pantry? If so, we would love your help!

Franklin County Jail: 3rd Saturdays, 8–10:30am

Please email Chris Blosser, our pantry manager, and talk with

Jackson Pike: 3rd Saturdays, 6:45–8:45pm

him about this opportunity to serve.

Contact: Scott Osborn, 740.244.6528 or

• Licensed Barbers and Cosmetologists

thescottrock@hotmail.com.

Contact: Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or

Franklin County Jail: 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 8–10:30am

rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org

Contact: John, 614.578.8371 or seymour1546@yahoo.com.

We are looking for licensed barbers to offer free haircuts

Aunt Mary’s Storybook Project

for 2–4 hours at our pantry locations on Saturday mornings

Days and times vary (One day every three months) Contact: Deborah Scott, deborah.scott@vineyardcolumbus.org We need men to help record father’s reading to their child(ren) at the Franklin County Jail.

Food Pantry Opportunities

and licensed cosmetologists to volunteer services at our Northside pantry. • Pantry Drivers & Donation Pick-up Helpers Contact: Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org We are in need of strong volunteers to help pick up food

Our church has two food pantries that serve the community

from the Mid-Ohio Foodbank for pantries. Ability to drive a

of Columbus. Please contact Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or

box truck and/or use a forklift is helpful, but not necessary.

rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org, to receive an important

Pick-ups are on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Approximate

information about each location before serving. Children ages

time commitment is 4 hours every other week. If you are

7 and older are welcome with parents.

free to pick up donated items from local grocery stores/

Opportunities to Serve:

bakeries, we could use help with that too, usually on Fridays.

• 5th Avenue Food Pantry 181 East 5th Avenue Saturday, 8am–12pm Small groups of 10-15 need to be scheduled to serve at this pantry. Carpool if possible, parking is limited.

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Homeless Outreach Opportunities

Arawak Garden

Homeless Wednesday Night Outreach

Contact: Arawak@cybercalvin.com

Contact: Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org Help us bring food and supplies to the homeless living outdoors. We travel together as a team to various outdoor stops. Serve with a small group or individually. Groups must be scheduled through Rhodie and children ages 10 and older are welcome. If you or your small group would like to make a meal for this outreach, we can cover the cost. Just email for details!

We are looking for volunteers year-round to help tend our downtown garden at 1455 N. 4th St. in the Short North area where produce is grown and then donated to our 5th Avenue food pantry. We have experienced gardeners who oversee this project and there are year-round opportunities.

Pray for Community Outreach Contact: Jenney, 614.259.5370 or jenney.rice@vineyardcolumbus.org

Church Service Drivers

Contact Jenney Rice to sign up for our prayer newsletter and

Sundays, 7:15am-12:15pm or Wednesday evenings, 6-9pm.

intercede for this ministry area.

Contact: Jenney, 614.259.5370 or jenney.rice@vineyardcolumbus.org Help transport our friends to the 9am Sunday service and/or help drive on Wednesday evenings in our 15-passenger van.

Deaf Ministry Deaf Ministry Service Opportunities Contact: Angela Moore, deafvineyard@gmail.com

YWCA Family Shelter Breakfast

We need skilled volunteer ASL interpreters to sign for adults

900 Harvey Court, Columbus, OH 43219

and children on a rotation at our Sunday, 9am Cooper Road

2nd Saturdays of the month, 6:30-9:30am

Service.

Contact: Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org Help cook and serve breakfast to the 50 families at the shelter. Great outreach for the kids too!

Nursing Home Outreach Opportunities Contact: Chris Flores, 614.263.0606 •

Heartland of Westerville (worship & bible study service) 1060 Eastwind Drive Fridays, 1pm

•

Early Childhood Early Childhood Worship Ministry Contact: Myra Gaiters, 614.259.5486 or myra.gaiters@vineyardcolumbus.org Share your love for Jesus with children through music! Volunteer to lead children in worship once a month during our weekend services.

Edgewood Manor (bedside visits)

Global Café

140 N. State Street

Global Café Volunteers

Sundays, 10:30am

Contact: vineyard.cafe@vineyardcolumbus.org

Ohio Benefit Bank Opportunities

New to the church or want to get connected? Be a part of

Saturday mornings, 8-11am, 4664 Cleveland Avenue

service and fellowship. The Café is an atmosphere where fresh,

Contact: Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or

made–from–scratch food connects the community with the

rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org

love of Christ.

our family of believers who get to experience God through

Help connect low and moderate income Ohioans with free tax preparation and access to potential public benefits and work supports. We are always looking for volunteer counselors and

Health Clinics

training is provided. Contact Rhodie to make an appointment

Vineyard Free Health Clinics: Volunteers

to meet with a counselor or be trained.

Contact: Carol Achmoody, 614.259.5512 or carol.achmoody@vineyardcolumbus.org Current opportunities available for doctors, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and prayer team members (Meeting God 301 required for prayer teams).

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Outreach & Connect Outreach Call Ministry Contact: Adrienne Ash, 614.259.5494 or adrienne.ash@vineyardcolumbus.org. If you are a person who loves to talk and make people feel welcomed, then you should join the Outreach Call Ministry!

VC International Teams & Ministries English as a Second Language (ESL) Volunteers Contact: Ximena Lozada, ximena.lozada@vineyardcolumbus.org We are seeking volunteers to serve in the following areas:

Each Monday our team calls everyone that turned in a connect

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10–11:30am

card or decision prayer card during one of the weekend

Tuesdays, 7pm–9pm

services. We make them feel welcomed and let them know that

• Greeters: Our ESL students are eager to interact with people

we are excited they visited our church home, and we give them

who enjoy giving warm smiles and speaking welcoming

information about ways they can get connected in our church

words as they enter the classroom.

and upcoming events they can attend. Most importantly, we want them to know that in our large church, they were seen, and that they are important to us. You can make calls from your home or come to the church and make your calls. If you

• Teachers: If you have a heart for internationals and enjoy teaching, we need volunteers to teach and assist our daytime and evening ESL classes.

are interested in joining this ministry, please contact Adrienne

Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-10am and Thursdays 7-8pm.

Ash.

• Conversation Table Leader: We have a vibrant ESL program

Membership 101 Volunteer Opoortunities Contact: Cinnamon Doran, cinnamon.doran@vineyardcolumbus.org • Data Entry Volunteer Opportunities Hours are flexible. 2-4 hours a week. We are looking for dedicated volunteers to enter data from our Membership 101 class. Vineyard Columbus membership is required. Computer literacy is preferred. Hours are flexible. This opportunity is best for those who don’t mind serving on a small team. • Class Volunteer Opportunities 12:30–2:30pm (Membership classes are schedules on Sundays, five times per year) We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help set up for Membership 101 classes at Cooper Rd. This opportunity is best for those who don’t mind serving on a small team.

Security Ministry Medical Response Team Contact: Jason Pierce, jp6797@gmail.com or 614.625.6216 The Medical Response team is looking for volunteers that would be willing to help out with medical emergencies that occur during our weekend services. If you are a doctor or nurse with hospital or ER experience, or an EMT (Basic or Paramedic)

and are always in need of volunteers to assist us as Conversation Table Leaders.

How Is Our Church Engaging Internationals? Sunday, February 4, 2:30-4:30pm Contact: Jackie Williams, 614.259.5369 or jackie.williams@vineyardcolumbus.org Do you have an interest in participating in a short-term mission trip or serving refugees here in Columbus? Please join us to learn more about local service opportunities and upcoming short-term mission trips to North Africa, Benin, West Bank, and Jordan.

International Friendships (IFI) Contact: Jessica Burchett, 740.816.6518 or burchettjes@gmail.com International Friendships (IFI) partners with Vineyard Columbus to promote friendships and show hospitality to international students at OSU. • IFI English Conversation Partner or Friendship Partner Visit: ifipartners.org/culture–cuisine–church–small–groups.pdf Become a conversation partner and help students practice English, learn about American culture, and more. Individuals and families can be friendship partners who meet with an international student or couple monthly for a meal or activity. • IFI Internship Program

and are interested in learning more about the Medical

Contact: Estera Pirosca, e.pirosca@ifiusa.org

Response Team, please contact Jason Pierce.

Visit: ifipartners.org/interns.php#give (financial donations) IFI would like to place interns (20 hours/week) in the chemical industry, actuarial science, finance/accounting, statistical analysis, web design/media, and marketing.

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• Meals for IFI Friday Night Bible Studies Contact: Tiria, exec_assistant@ifiusa.org

Special Needs

IFI always needs people to help organize, prepare, and

Bridge Builders

distribute food at our Friday night Bible study when students

Contact: christy2311@att.net (children/middle schoolers)

and volunteers share a meal together. Contact us if you or

Contact: Amanda Fessehazion,

your small group are interested.

specialneeds@vineyardcolumbus.org (teens/adults)

• Small Group Outreach for IFI

Befriend a child, teen, or adult with special needs who wants

Contact: Jessica Burchett, 740.816.6518 or

to be part of our church community.

burchettjes@gmail.com

Body Builders Class (Special Needs)

Sign up: ifipartners.org/groups International Friendships (IFI) has opportunities for small groups to help “reach the world” together including prayer, preparing food for a Bible study, making welcome bags, greeting new students, and hosting a used furniture sale.

Missions Care Team

Sundays, 9am, Cooper Road Campus Contact: Amanda Fessehazion, specialneeds@vineyardcolumbus.org Adults who are VC members are needed for our Middle School or Teens/Adults classes with special needs. Can you be kind, laugh, sit at a table, color, listen, pray, and sing worship songs?

Contact: Dotty Christensen, dbchristensen77@gmail.com

Join us twice a month.

If you enjoy hospitality, encouraging others, hearing how God’s

Sensory Break Room/Buddy Connection

working, or want to give gifts, time, energy, or money, then get involved with missionary care. Use your creativity to help expand care to those we as a church send to the nations.

Refugee Ministry Opportunities • Cross Cultural Friendships Contact: Carli Snyder, carli.snyder@vineyardcolumbus.org Throughout scripture it is evident that God loved the foreigner, and calls his people to love them, too. If you love

Sundays, 9am, Cooper Road Campus Contact: Christy Smith, 614.374.4859 or christy2311@att.net Befriend a child who needs an extra hand getting used to church and children’s ministry. If their special needs interfere with learning Jesus loves them, maybe they can meet Jesus through your guidance and love. Become a mentor buddy in our nationally–known program called the Sensory Break Room. Serve on a rotation.

meeting new people, and you would enjoy coming alongside

Special Needs Intervention Support Team

a refugee in their transition to Western culture, please

Sundays, 9am, Cooper Road Campus

contact Carli Snyder for more information on how to serve

Contact: Amanda Fessehazion,

our local refugee population through the gift of cross-

specialneeds@vineyardcolumbus.org

cultural friendship.

If you have training in behavior intervention, special education,

• Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30–8:30pm

autism, and/or mental health support, consider being on call

Contact: Carli Snyder, carli.snyder@vineyardcolumbus.org

to help us create a safety net when the Special Needs ministry

We’re looking for committed volunteers to tutor refugee

needs extra help.

children on a weekly basis for the Winter-Spring school

Support for Life

semester. Come join the fun! Volunteers will be required to complete a training and consent to a background check. Please contact Carli Snyder for more information.

Become a Lay Counselor Contact: laycounseling@vineyardcolumbus.org or

Media Arts

614.259.5289

Video, Audio, & Lighting Support

We're looking for leaders to meet with individuals on a

Application: available at vineyardcolumbus.org

Contact: media.arts@vineyardcolumbus.org

short-term basis to provide a listening ear, supportive

We’re looking for passionate, quick–thinking people who

encouragement, empowered prayer, and biblical guidance. If

value quality to support the sights and sounds of the weekend

you've benefited from support and healing during a difficult

service. If you love to use technology to help people encounter

life season or situation that has resulted in growth and

God, contact us to start making a difference in your church.

freedom, you may wish to help others by providing similar support on a one-on-one basis.

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Become a Support for Life Group Leader Contact/Register: supportgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org or

Coaches and Referees Needed for Vineyard Athletics!

614.259.5472

Contact: Jerome Smith, 614.259.5395 or

Application: available at vineyardcolumbus.org

jerome.smith@vineyardcolumbus.org.

We are looking for leaders who can create groups that offer a

Help with our Youth Basketball, Cheerleading, or NFL Flag

safe environment for those who are struggling to experience

Football leagues. We need coaches and referees for grades K-6.

the love of Jesus and the care of his community. If you've benefited from support and healing during a difficult life season or situation that has resulted in growth and freedom, you may wish to help others by leading a support or recovery group related to the same issue. We are currently looking for leaders for the following subjects: • Parents of children/teens on the autism spectrum • Female chemical dependency recovery group • Families impacted by the opioid crisis • Male victims of sexual abuse

Vineyard Free Health Clinics: Volunteers Contact: Carol Achmoody, 614.259.5512 or carol.achmoody@vineyardcolumbus.org Current opportunities available for doctors, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and prayer team members (Meeting God 301 required for prayer teams).

Volunteer with After-School Program: Grade School

VC Students

Monday–Friday, 3:30–6pm, August–May

VC Students Small Groups & Weekend Services Leaders

Volunteers can serve as classroom helpers, homework helpers,

Contact: Shane Huey, shane.huey@vineyardcolumbus.org (VC High School) Contact: Michael Doom, michael.doom@vineyardcolumbus. org (VC Middle School) Volunteer with VC Students in two special areas: Small Groups and Weekend Services. We’ll be sure to train you before leaving you alone with teenagers!

Contact: Nikki Mills, nikki.mills@vineyardcolumbus.org reading buddies, and tutors with grade school, middle school, or high school students. A few hours a week can make a big difference in the life of a child.

Volunteer with After-School Program: Middle and High School Monday-Thursday, 3:30-6pm, September-April Contact: Kevin Gilmore, kevin.gilmore@vineyardcolumbus.org Volunteers can serve as classroom enrichment and activity

Vineyard Community Center

support. Also as Academic tutors and Career mentors,

Artists Needed

and development of our students. A small amount of time

Contact: vineyardcolumbusartists@gmail.com

guiding and leading conversation to support the growth with a young person will make the biggest impact to their

Contact Vineyard Columbus Artists if you are a member of the

development.

church and interested in teaching an arts or crafts class.

One Child One Community: Adopt A School

Artists Small Group

Contact: Anna Fullen, 614.259.5452,

Contact: vineyardcolumbusartists@gmail.com

anna.fullen@vineyardcolumbus.org

Come with ideas to share and plan a course of growth

If your small group is looking for a place to serve together,

beginning with a book study. All artists are welcome. Send us

One Child One Community needs groups to partner with us to

an email if you're interested in being a part of this group.

support Columbus schools. For more info on how your group can serve, contact Anna Fullen.

Blood Drive Wednesday, February 7, 2pm Visit: redcrossblood.org sponsor code: VineCommCtr. Give the Gift of Blood. The need for blood donations is ongoing, and every donor makes a difference

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VineyardKids

Vineyard Women

Be an AWANA Leader!

Vineyard Women Event Team

Tuesdays, through May, 6:15-9pm

Contact Liz Ward, liz.ward@vineyardcolumbus.org

Cooper Road Campus, Multi-Purpose Room

We are looking for women who enjoy meeting people,

Application: Pick up an application from the children’s info

serving others, and offering hospitality to join our Event

desk or the Kidz Quest welcome center

Team. Some of the ways you can help include promoting

Contact: Mike Szlapak, 614.259.5317

the event, administrative help, decorating, greeting,

We are accepting applications for people who desire to invest

registration, and more. We have a great time serving

in our kids to help us make disciples of them. We have a

together and would love to have you join us!

curriculum, ongoing training, and a team to work with. We are flexible when you need time off and offer the fringe benefit of being loved by the kids and leaders. To make disciples we

Worship Arts

focus on scripture memory, friendship, and fun. Consistency

Serve with Worship Arts

is key. The kids will come regularly, and we need leaders who

Contact danielle.evans@vineyardcolumbus.org

will, too. Pray about being part of the team and see where God

The Worship Arts Ministry is looking for experienced

leads.

musicians (all instruments and vocalists) for all worship teams. We are also looking for bilingual vocalists. Email

Kids’ Worship: Campus Volunteer Recruitment We are looking for teens and adults who would like to help lead

Danielle for more information.

kids in worship at our campuses. Each campus handles kids’

Join the Choir at Vineyard Columbus

worship differently and needs people who want to help the

Contact danielle.evans@vineyardcolumbus.org

little ones connect to God through the worship arts. No need to play an instrument! We offer training, provide all necessary

“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through

materials, and include you in a volunteer rotation.

psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God

Kidz Quest Leaders

Our desire is to join together and sing praises to him. If you

Weekend Services at all campuses

are musically gifted, sense God’s calling, and would like to

Application: Pick up an application from the children’s info

be a part of the Choir at Vineyard Columbus, please email

desk or the Kidz Quest welcome center

Danielle Evans.

Contact: Mike Szlapak, 614.259.5317 We are accepting applications for qualified people to help us make disciples out of our elementary-age kids and bring them to Jesus. Our objective is to partner with parents and inspire the kids to follow Jesus through our model and teaching. We offer curriculum, training, and an AWESOME team to work with. We have opportunities of all shapes and sizes where your

with gratitude in your hearts.” Colossians 3:16.

Other Opportunities Baker’s Delight Contact Mia Byrne, 614.751.5083 or mtjondro@hotmail.com

We bake for the women’s shelter, single moms, children’s volunteers, women’s ministry events, nursing homes, and

5 loaves and 2 fish are enough. Interested? Let us know.

others. Great for friends, families, and small groups who

Vineyard Men

Ohio Benefit Bank Counselors Needed

Helping Hands Contact: Joyce Shuster, joyce.shuster@vineyardcolumbus.org

are looking for outreach opportunities. Join us!

Visit ohiobenefits.org

Guide clients through a user–friendly, web–based

or 614.259.5303

computer program to access public benefits such as

Are you a guy who can fix things? Our Helping Hands ministry

food stamps, Medicaid, free tax filing, etc. If you are a VC

helps people in our community who are in need of minor home

member/attender, contact Rhodie Shreve, rhodie.shreve@

repairs such as leaky faucets, screen door repairs, etc. The

vineyardcolumbus.org or 614.259.5441 (for the 5th Avenue

families are usually single parent homes, elderly, or those who

or Northside Food Pantries), or Maria Broeckel, maria.

can’t afford repairs on their own. If you’d like to use your repair

broeckel@vineyardcolumbus.org or 614.259.5296 (for the

skills to help, please contact Joyce Shuster.

Vineyard Community Center).

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G I V E & D O N AT E

Project Venezuela

Aunt Mary’s Story Book Project: Donations (Prison Ministries)

614.259.5254

Contact Deborah Scott, 614.259.5348 or

deborah.scott@vineyardcolumbus.org. Our women’s prison ministry offers a program to incarcerated moms that enables them to record themselves reading a book to their children. We wrap the CD and book to send to the children. We accept donations of new children's books.

There is a severe shortage of food, medicine, and other basic needs in Venezuela. We want to offer some relief to this country by sending some of these necessary items. There will be designated containers at the entrance of the church where you can donate items to ‘Project Venezuela’ for the next several months. These items will then be sent to Venezuelan churches that can distribute them to the

Drop off in bins at entrances and label “Aunt Mary’s.”

populations in greatest need. Please consider participating in

Automobile Donations

Specific items needed:

Donate used cars to Vineyard Columbus to bless others in

• Nonperishable foods: Rice, sugar, pasta, dry beans,

this demonstration of God’s love.

our congregation. We accept all kinds and conditions and

corn flour, powdered milk, salt, peanut butter, ketchup,

provide a receipt for your tax purposes. If a car or small–to–

mayonnaise, and mustard.

medium-sized SUV is well–maintained, we check it over and provide it to a person or family. High mileage cars are O.K., as

• Medicines: Tylenol/Motrin, antibiotics, allergy relief, and First Aid supplies.

long as vehicles have been maintained and are in fairly good

• Babies: Diapers, infant formula, baby food, and wipes.

condition. Other cars, not suitable due to condition or needing

• Hygiene: Soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, shampoo, hair

expensive repairs, will be sold, and the funds used for the car ministry. To donate a car, contact Mandi, 614.259.5384. If you’re a member of Vineyard Columbus and in need of a

conditioner, toothbrush, and deodorant/antiperspirant.

Transitions Ministry

vehicle, call 614.259.5408.

Contact transitions@vineyardcolumbus.org

Online Giving & TEXT to Give

throughout the week.

Contact 614.259.5443 or

Campus Donation Drop–off: During weekend worship

Vineyard.Finance@vineyardcolumbus.org

services.

You can make a one time offering or you can schedule regular

Help us replenish our supplies for those in transition from

giving by visiting vineyardcolumbus.org/give. You can also

homelessness. This month we are collecting pots and pans

TEXT your amount to 614.333.0330 and follow the prompts.

sets, new pillows, queen–sized sheet sets in package, and

For more info, contact our Finance department.

serving dishes.

Pantry Donations (Community Outreach)

Value Life Donations

We always need personal care items like soap, shampoo,

Contact Diane.bauman@vineyardcolumbus.org

deodorant, toothpaste, etc. Drop off in the metal bins by the

We are completely out of newborn and size 0-3 month boy

Cooper Road Campus entrances.

and girl onesies, T-shirts, and sleepers. We also need all brands

Planned Giving Contact Kent Irwin, 614.259.5505 or kent.irwin@vineyardcolumbus.org. If you would like to discuss estate planning, contact Kent Irwin.

Contact Irene Casale, Irene.casale@vineyardcolumbus.org,

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Cooper Road Donation Drop–off: Ministry Center lobby

of Gerber and Similac formulas and size 3, 4, and 5 diapers. Drop off items in the Ministry Center lobby. There are bins marked “Value Life”. For more info on ways to serve, like Value Life on Facebook or visit vineyardcolumbus.org/ministries/ value–life.

Learn more on p. 11.

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tow-truck driver invited them to church, recalls David

to. It’s not a traditional service; it’s more contemporary.” This man

and Akilah Boldware with a chuckle. New to town from

shared that his brother volunteers there, the pastor is Jewish, and

Cleveland, they were interested in finding a church, but it was not on their minds on that Friday night. A flat tire had them stranded at Meijer with their two- and four-year-old daughters.

Standing in the parking lot, the Boldwares shared their primary requirement in a church: a good children’s ministry. Both David

Frustrated because they were new tires, and overwhelmed by the

and Akilah are educators that work with special needs children in

late-hour inconvenience, they called for help. A tow-truck driver

public schools. The man emphasized how wonderful Vineyard’s

arrived—snippy and unpleasant. Unexpectedly, the encounter

children’s ministry was and the experience ended with them

evolved into friendly conversation. He asked David and Akilah if

circled up, holding hands in prayer.

they had a church home and he suggested Vineyard Columbus. The man explained, “It’s different than what you’re culturally used 32

he highly recommended it.

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With a working tire in place and exhausted kids, they parted. The Boldware family attended Vineyard Columbus for the first time

that weekend and never saw the tow-truck driver again. That was

“David and Akilah serve because that’s what they know we

in July of 2011.

are to do as followers of Jesus,” explains Pam. “They serve in

“It was important for us to find a church first for our children,

VineyardKids because that’s what God has called them to do. They

and then for us,” shares Akilah. “Where the kids would leave with

are an amazing family and have become like family to me.”

something in their hands about what they learned and that the

The Boldwares not only serve, but they are often inviting people

kids would be excited about it.”

to church. David’s mother started attending with them, and last

David explains, “After the children’s ministry, for me the main

year during the “Fully Alive” Lenten campaign, one of David’s

thing was the teaching. And when we went, it was really Christ-

childhood friends named Tia joined their small group.

centered and we were sold.” Akilah chimes in, “We were on the

The Fully Alive campaign had an impact on Tia, and the entire

next boat to the membership class!”

Boldware family. “When the campaign included the entire

Akilah continues, “Even though it was a large church, it didn’t

church down to the babies, it was just wonderful,” shares

seem that way. It was like they knew we were new the minute

Akilah.“We became more aware of how much being spiritually

we walked in the door. They embraced us, and they embraced our

alive connected us to Jesus—even while at work. We changed

children.”

as parents and in our marriage. Spiritually alive begets being

Within a year of the Boldwares joining the church, Pam White, Assistant Pastor of Children’s Ministry, asked them to lead

financially, physically, and relationally alive and we haven’t been the same since.”

regularly. “I invited them to serve with VineyardKids over the

David enjoyed his experience during the 6-week series, too. “With

phone,” says Pam. “I had seen them down the hallway and they

Fully Alive,” he says, “the 5 areas really forced me to look at all

were helpers in the classroom before they began serving.”

aspects of my life and that one really affected the other. For

“At first I didn’t know what to say. I told her we’d think about it. and actually, I was leaning towards no,” David confesses. “But

me personally, the [small group] devotional narrowed it down. It didn’t have a ton of verses for me to look through. It was a

then we prayed about it.” Akilah adds, “It was the Holy Spirit. We

straight shot to the topic, which helped me focus.”

didn’t feel pressured, but we felt convicted. [We decided that]

The series sparked a lot of conversation as a family. “The car talk

we can’t continue to drop off our kids in this room knowing that

was a great outline,” explains Akilah. “Usually when asked about

it needs a leader. We began serving to give back to what we have

what they talked about in church, the girls would say ‘God’ or

received from this ministry.”

‘Jesus.’ The car talk helped us get specifics.” David liked using the

Now, almost 6 years later, their daughters Shaiyah and Aniyah

family devotional at the dinner table, too. “It worked well when

serve right alongside their parents in the same classroom every

we had the kids locked in,” David says with a laugh.

fall with the 3- and 4-year-olds. “It’s nice to be around little kids

The Boldwares look forward to the new campaign. “The title

because number one, they’re adorable and two, it’s fun to see

‘The Real Jesus’ alone excites me,” declares Akilah. “It’s my

what they do,” says Aniyah, age 9. Shaiyah, age 11, adds, “I like

personal mission to get to know Jesus better and better. With

helping my parents with the little kids so it’s easier for them. And,

this campaign, I’ll get to know Jesus even more as a real person,

I Iove kids.”

which will in turn help me to be more like him.” A goal every

“Serving with my girls is awesome,” says Akilah. “Even on the days

follower of Christ needs.

where we don’t want to go, they want to go. They are the ones

David says working with children helps him become more Christ-

that say ‘We get to serve today!’” Akilah recalls one service her

like. “It’s a mirror—it brings out so much. The kids teach you more

daughters missed due to a birthday party. “It felt like a disaster,”

than you teach them. It’s really valuable,” explains David. Akilah

says Akilah with a laugh. “No one was there to help the kids check

agrees, “I believe we’ve grown more through Children’s ministry

in, no one was there to run the table. We felt the burden of them not being there. They really do matter.” Mike Szlapak, Children’s Pastor at Vineyard Columbus, has known David and Akilah for a long time. “For years now I’ve seen them faithfully come in and get supplies in the teachers workroom,” Mike shares. “They would drop their kids off early when they were little and do everything they possibly could so that they could make it to church and serve.”

than just simply attending church every weekend. We’ve met more people and built more relationships. The bulk of my friends have come from Children’s ministry, both leaders and parents.” She continues, “It’s amazing how God will bless you if you just say yes and serve.” She concludes, and her bubbly laugh fills the room, “You’re missing out if you don’t do it!” By Beth Bahe V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G

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