M I N I S T RY C O N TAC T S Bookstore Jeff Baker, 614.259.5323 Community Center 614.259.5503 Community Life/Small Groups Deb George, 614.259.5358 Community Outreach 614.259.5441 Connect 614.259.5235 Counseling Center Jackie WIlliams, 614.259.5409 Finance & Career Kent Irwin, 614.259.5505 Global CafĂŠ 614.259.5400 Hospitality Casey Knight, 614.259.5292 International Ministries 614.259.5369 Marriage & Family Life Mindy Layman, 614.259.5365 Phase III Ron Schmidt, 614.425.7284 Serve Diane Bauman, 614.259.5318 Singles 614.259.5492 Support for Life Dave , 614.259.5256 Value Life Diane Bauman, 614.259.5318 VC High School Santos Chaparro, 614.259.5404 VC Middle School Michael Doom, 614.259.5517 VC Twenty Shane Huey, 614.259.5290 VineyardKids Kristi Webster, 614.259.5466 Vineyard Men Nada Attallah, 614.259.5303 Vineyard Women Liz Ward, 614.259.5335 Worship Arts Shannon Gott, 614.259.5310
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C O O P E R R O A D W E E K D AY BUILDING HOURS Monday-Friday | 8:30am-10pm
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Global Impact
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Help & Wellness
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Prayer Requests
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Spiritual Development
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Vineyard Growth Classes
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Cover Article
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What if Jesus had Never Been Born
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Volunteer & Serve
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Family & Marriage
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Give & Donate
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International
Ministry Center doors close at 5:30pm. Please enter at Worship Center doors.
VINEYARD COLUMBUS PASTORAL MINISTRIES & CONTACTS
Women’s Pastor, Marlene Nathan
Senior Pastor, Rich Nathan
CARE MINISTRY
Executive Asst. Denise Birkhoff, 614.259.5313
Care Pastor, Ron Hitchcock
Associate Pastor, Eric Pickerill
Admin. Asst. Mindy Layman, 614.259.5365
Ministry Asst. Marsha Martin Ext. 5305
Support For Life Pastor, Dave Kuta
Associate Pastor, Julia Pickerill
614.259.5472
Ministry Asst. Marsha Martin Ext. 5305
Visitation & Care Pastor, Anthony Cannon
Ministry Asst. Liz Ward, 614.259.5335
614.259.5364 WEEKEND MINISTRY Weekend & Welcome Pastor, Amanda Pershing-Nash
MISSION MINISTRY
Ministry Asst. Nancy Handschke Ext. 5235
Mission Pastor, Daniel Nathan
Connect Pastor, Kerry Davis
Admin. Asst. Ahdra Young, 614.259.5503
Admin. Asst. Diane Bailey, 614.259.5482
Community Center Executive Director, Gina Watts
Worship Arts Pastor, Craig Allen
Admin. Asst. Ahdra Young, 614.259.5503
Admin. Asst. Shannon Gott, 614.259.5310
International Ministries Pastor, Bill Christensen
Young Adult Pastor, Shane Huey
614.259.5369
Ministry Asst. Davonte Butler, 614.259.5290
Volunteer & Value Life Pastor, Diane Bauman
Children’s Pastor, April Murphy
Admin. Asst. Dianna Fairchild, 614.259.5318
Admin. Asst. Kristi Webster, 614.259.5466 Children’s Pastor, Mike Szlapak
CAMPUSES
Ministry Asst. Debi Leake, 614.259.5413
East Campus Pastor, Charles Montgomery Admin. Asst. Jamie Frisbey, 614.259.5245
COMMUNITY MINISTRY
Lane Avenue Campus Pastor, Andrew Oswalt
Men's Pastor, Stephen Van Dop
Ministry. Asst. Sandy Huizingh, 614.259.5242
Admin. Asst. Nada Attallah, 614.259.5303
La Viña Campus Pastor, Irene Casale-Petrarca
Small Groups Pastor, Paige Goslin
Admin. Asst. Danalys Castro, 614.259.5241
614.259.5477
Sawmill Campus Pastor, Scott Engebretson Admin. Asst. Myra Gaiters, 614.259.5439
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. V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G
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g l o b a l i m p a c t The “Global Impact” section of the MIX is designed to share stories of how God is expanding his kingdom. For more info on International Ministries, email international.ministries@vineyardcolumbus.org.
N e w Pa c e o f L i v i n g An update from Southeast Asia
Having recently moved to a new city on a new island, one of the biggest differences for me has been adjusting to a different pace of living. Primarily a rural culture, I am learning to accept this slower pace and to function without grumbling. What I view as interruptions and inconveniences are the moments that the Lord often orchestrates to bring meaningful interactions with people into my life. Making these relational connections make all the difference for my attitude and perspective; Jesus was a man who did great things for the Kingdom in the moments of interruption and my hope is to be like Jesus in this way. When my house takes too long to clean and renovate, when people arrive to meetings late, or when everything takes too long to be efficient, I am choosing to ask Jesus what he has for me in the moment instead.
Looking into New Eyes A story from North Africa
We took our Muslim friend with us to a neighboring country recently and upon returning, we have noticed our friend appears to be transformed. While on this trip, he walked through the streets, looking into the eyes of the local people and began to understand their lives and challenges. As we continued our journey, he experienced countless cultural differences and his assumptions were challenged daily, especially in the reality that this was the first place he had ever been to where Islam was not the dominant religion. He expressed feeling humbled by learning from new perspectives. We pray for “S” as he begins to rethink things, that he would also rethink who the Author and Perfecter of Our Faith truly is.
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Peace Amidst Protests An update from our Middle Eastern refugee worker For the past several weeks, there have been major protests going on nationwide, calling for a change in government. It’s kept us in “hibernation” mode as we simply stay at home, unless going out in pairs early in the morning because the chaos picks up. All major roads are closed, blocked by tents and protestors. The problem is that we don’t know when this will end, or how it will end. We feel stuck as we are kept from engaging with families or conducting research for the sake of opening our medical clinic. What we do know is that humanly standards of progress aren’t what we should be measuring; being cooped up at home is teaching us that our sole job is to abide with the Lord. When we can’t get into the camps, when we can’t get through the roads, when we can’t do anything but wait, we know that sitting with the Lord is all that is needed. The God of the Impossible is calling us to abide, to pray, and to trust. We feel peace amidst the protests here, knowing who is truly reigning over the nation.
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p r ay e r r e q u e s t s solutions to conflict that benefits everyone involved.
Zambia • Pray for financial provision and perseverance for the 18 students nearing the completion of Vineyard Institute, where they will be earning Biblical certificates. • Pray for a growth in attendance for the two church plants in Kitwe and Lusaka. • Pray for unity of vision amongst the leadership of the Vineyard movement here in Zambia.
• Pray that as we strive to draw near to God, we would learn to remember who he is and how his presence brings rest to our spirits.
middle east | caucasus • Pray for the house church leaders that are being trained, that they would continue to find their source of strength and hope in their relationship with Jesus for the sake of leading others to Jesus. • Pray for protection, wisdom, and courage for “Z” and “M”, adult siblings who are under surveillance because of their activity as
brazil • Pray for spiritual, physical, financial and emotional health for us. • Pray for financial provision over the us and that ministries would be funded and sustainable.
followers of Jesus; pray nothing will hold them back from following what the Lord calls them to do. • Pray that as we develop and carry out strategy for increased prayer, we would see a Christ-led movement among this predominantly Muslim nation, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
central asia • Pray for financial provision over the fund we have opened that is dedicated to an evangelistic outreach across the country, one that is focused on group multiplication and empowering participants to become leaders. • Pray over our time in America, that it would be met with fruitful interactions, quality time with family, and rest over the holidays.
middle east | refugee ministries • Pray over our goal to launch a trauma-informed, holistic, maternal health clinic this January. • Pray over our conversations with thirty woman, who will be sharing their birth stories for the sake of teaching us what we need to know about running a clinic in this context and culture.
east africa
• Pray over the political climate here, that the Kingdom of God would
• Pray over the safety of the Christians in our country amidst anti-
ultimately reign.
government demonstrations, violence, tear-gassing, and intense persecution. • Pray safety for my family and I as we try to obey God during these hard times. • Pray for the families who lost loved ones in the torrential rains and floods, which has affected hundreds of thousands of people across the country. • Pray for those made homeless by the floods, that they would experience God as Provider.
southeast asia • Pray for me as I adjust to a slower pace of living on this new island, and that I would function well and engage with the people here, who live differently than what I am used to. • Praise for the provision of a new home for me and pray for the functionality of it, that it would be easy to clean and renovate, and that it would be a space to host other field workers as we meet to pray. • Praise that I am officially part of small team! Pray it would be grace-
north africa
filled and unified as we come from several different cultures.
• Please pray that each of us, wherever we are, whatever we do, will
• Pray over partnerships with local churches and believers who are
be aware of the people around us, and as we live and move and have
learning about God’s vision to see people know Jesus across this
our beings, people would see a different way of living and come to
nation.
know the Jesus we know. • Pray for the Bedouin people we are developing relationships with, that their sense of belonging would be found in Christ. • Pray for the people groups in our countries, that they would reach
• V C M I S S I O N S P R AY E R G R O U P • 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:45-8:30pm, Cooper Road Campus. Join us to pray for our international ministry work. For more info, contact Tim Hart, 614.557.0395 or vcmissionsprayer@gmail.com. 6
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Upcoming Class Date Sunday, January 26, 2:30-5:30pm, Cooper Road Campus The following class will be held on Sunday, March 22nd. Learn more and register for free childcare at vineyardcolumbus.org.
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). Teacher: Senior Pastor Rich Nathan
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. Teacher: Pastor Scott Engebretson
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. Teacher: Pastor Craig Heselton
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. Teacher: Pastor Diane Bauman
The purpose of this class is to train and encourage every Christian—to share Christ—everywhere, in every way, all the time. Teacher: Pastor Stephen Van Dop
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HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? Someone once said that you can tell the size of a boat
in church ought to make someone better? And, on
by the size of the wake it leaves behind. An ocean liner
the other hand, why do you think that someone who is
will create and enormous tidal wave in its wake. On
involved in church and is dishonest or stingy is being a
the other hand, a small sailboat hardly leaves a ripple.
hypocrite?
The same thing is true of a woman or a man. You can tell the greatness of people by the size of the wake they leave behind. Some people, when they’re gone, leave a tidal wave in their wake. The world is changed forever because of the impact of that one person. And some people barely leave a trace. There is nothing that indicates that they’ve passed this way.
At the time Jesus was born the Romans dominated the world. Roman religion had no problem with poverty, starvation, homelessness, gladiators, crucifixion, the deliberate killing of infants or adultery. In Roman religion there was no connection between offering sacrifices to the gods and being a moral person. There was no religious obligation to feed the hungry, to visit
At Christmas, all across the world, we celebrate the
prisoners, to be honest or to be faithful to your marital
birth of Jesus of Nazareth whose impact is incalculably
vows.
large. Consider for a moment the size of the wake Jesus left behind as a result of his birth, life, miracles, teachings, example, death, resurrection, ascension and gift of the Holy Spirit. Have you ever asked the question: What if Jesus had never been born?
It was Jesus, following the tradition of the Hebrew prophets, who pulled together religion and morality. It was Jesus who taught that if you are going to say you love God, you also ought to love your neighbor. And it was Jesus who said that we are hypocrites if we claim to
Let me suggest three ways this one person changed the
love God and still cheat on our marital vows.
course of history: If Jesus had not been born, it is likely that people would
BECAUSE JESUS WAS BORN, WE CONNECT
continue to do religion without ever thinking that
RELIGION AND MORALITY.
a relationship with God is designed to make us into better people.
If you think that going to church, praying or being involved in religion ought to make someone a better
BECAUSE JESUS WAS BORN
person – more honest, more faithful to their marital
WOMEN AND GIRLS ARE VALUED.
vows, more charitable, more likely to be kind – why do you think that? Why do you think that being involved
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much as men and boys? Where did you get that idea
and Greek gods were petty, vindictive, jealous, and
from? Whether you know it or not, you got it from
impulsive. These gods constantly needed to be paid off
Jesus and his early followers. Most people have no idea
by religious rituals and sacrifices.
of the revolution in thinking about women and girls that took place because of Jesus.
Even Jews, who had the Old Testament, did not think of God as love. They thought of God as holy! They
The world into which Jesus was born taught that
thought of God as a covenant keeping God. He
women needed to come into their marriages as virgins
faithfully kept his promises and would one day give
and be utterly faithful to their marital vows. But men
them the Messiah. And God did not love the other
operated by a totally different standard. The Roman
nations as much as he loved Israel! The notion that
world gave men as much sexual license as they wanted.
God is love in his essence, and his love is universal, was introduced to us by Jesus!
But Jesus said, “I’m calling my followers to sexual abstinence before marriage whether you are a man or
Jesus didn’t just teach that God is love, he showed
a woman. And I’m calling men to absolute faithfulness
it! And not just to religious types or those we would
to their marital vows as much as I call woman to
expect to be “in” with God. Jesus showed the love of
faithfulness.” Before Jesus Roman widows were forced
God to outsiders – prostitutes, tax collectors, lepers,
into remarriage. They weren’t allowed to hold on to
children and everyone else whom the religious of that
their property. But Jesus and his early followers said,
day considered to be unworthy of God’s concern.
“Widows, you don’t have to remarry! And your property is your property.”
If Jesus had not been born, the values that we most cherish – protection of victims, the equality of women,
Women had almost no role in ancient Roman religion.
the protection of children, an understanding of what
But because of Jesus’ model, we have examples in the
living a good life means and a clear, undistorted
early church of women who were apostles, teachers,
knowledge of God and his love – would not exist in this
deacons, evangelists and prophets.
world. Thank God for Christmas! Thank God that Jesus was born!
Finally, This Christmas Eve, Vineyard Columbus will be hosting
BECAUSE JESUS WAS BORN WE
many Christmas services across all of our campuses. Invite someone to Christmas Eve services at Vineyard.
KNOW WHAT GOD IS LIKE
Check our website Do you believe that the God we worship at Christmas is love? And that he loves all people – regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, mental or physical condition?
(www.vineyardcolumbus.org) for service times.
Where did you get the idea that God is love and that God loved everyone on earth? You got it from Jesus.
At the time Jesus was born, Greek and Roman religion did not teach that God was love. Instead, Roman
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Marriage & Family Relationship Coach Training: Become a Dating, Premarital or Marriage Coach
Join A Small Group
Saturday, January 25, 9am-1pm, Cooper Road Campus
Visit: vineyardcolumbus.org/groups
Contact/Register: Mindy, mindy.layman@vineyardcolumbus.
Contact: smallgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org
org (please register by October 25)
Doing life in community is important. Small groups bring people
Are you looking for a fun and rewarding way to serve together
together from different cultures, life stages, and experiences
with your spouse, in your own home, around your own schedule?
for a rich community of worship, friendship, growth, and service.
Our relationship coaches receive training and resources
Stop by the small group area at your campus to learn more!
(including an online relationship inventory) to pass along to other
Membership 101 Sunday, January 26, 2:30–5:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Teacher: Senior Pastor Rich Nathan Childcare: Register for free at vineyardcolumbus.org/vgc. Meet pastors and learn more about the history and beliefs of Vineyard Columbus. This class is required for membership. No pre-registration is necessary, unless you need childcare (ages 1–12).
FAMILIES & MARRIAGE Marriage Journey to Oneness: Committed Dating & Engaged Couples
couples the grace God has given them in their own relationship. Relationship coaches meet 4-6 times with 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. Please register at least a week in advance to complete an online inventory beforehand.
VC Students VC Students | Middle & High School
Saturdays, January 11 – February 15, 10am-12pm
During weekend services at all campuses
Additional two weeks for stepfamilies on February 22 & 29
Middle School Contact: Michael Doom,
(10am-12pm)
614.259.5517 or michael.doom@vineyardcolumbus.org
Cost: $20 per person, includes required reading material and
High School Contact: Santos Chaparro,
online relationship inventory
614.259.5404 or santos.chaparro@vineyardcolumbus.org
Register: vineyardcolumbus.org
VC Students is our community of students from across the city
Contact: Mindy, mindy.layman@vineyardcolumbus.org
seeking to experience God and grow deeper in their faith. See you
Open to all couples in committed dating relationships, those
there!
considering engagement and engaged couples! Come learn how to have the kind of marriage God intended. Open to all, but required for those getting married at Vineyard Columbus. Couples creating a stepfamily will be encouraged to attend the two additional classes--come and get equipped to create a family plan that will prepare both you and your children for success.
Journey of Hope Tuesdays, January 14 – February 18, 7-9pm Childcare: Childcare is included, ages 1-12, (must register a week in advance) Cost: $25 per couple Register: vineyardcolumbus.org Contact: Mindy, mindy.layman@vineyardcolumbus.org If you and your spouse are experiencing conflict or crisis in your marriage, the Journey of Hope classes will help you find healing and direction. You will learn spiritual & practical applications from pastors and marriage coaches to restore hope and trust to your relationship. Couples who attend this class and meet with a Marriage & Family pastor are eligible to participate in our Journey of Reconciliation (formerly, Begin Again) program.
VC High School | Student Core Application: Pick up an application during high school services Contact: Santos Chaparro, 614.259.5404 or santos.chaparro@vineyardcolumbus.org Student Core is our leadership team where we partner with Christ to heal the world. We have so much fun doing God’s work together—join us!
Absolute Basics of the Christian Faith Thursdays, Beginning January 30, 2020, 7-8:15pm, Cooper Road Campus For kids in grades 6-8 Cost: $15 This 8-week class gives your student (grades 6-8) the opportunity to reflect on the most basic tenets of the Christian faith. It will also give them a safe environment to ask questions and grapple with the divine truths proclaimed by the church. Students will also have the opportunity to begin to understand what it means to become a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ. This class is for students in any stage of their spiritual journey. Topics include: Church History, the Trinity, the work of the Holy Spirit, being a Both-And Christian. Registration is required. Space is limited. (There is a $15 charge for the accompanying book.)
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over 400 kids come to worship Christ through live music, singing,
Absolute Basics of the Christian Faith | Sawmill Campus
and motions in kids worship at Vineyard Columbus Cooper Road and campuses. There is a need for worship leaders, band leaders,
Wednesdays, Beginning January 29, 2020, 7-8:15pm Sawmill
singers, motion leaders/dancers, guitarists (electric and acoustic),
Campus For kids in grades 6-8
bass players, drummers, and keyboardists. We also often utilize other atypical worship instruments such as violin, cello, trumpet,
Cost: $15
flute, etc. If you have a heart to see children come closer to Jesus
This 8-week class gives your student (grades 6-8) the opportunity
through high-energy, passionate worship, we would like you on
to reflect on the most basic tenets of the Christian faith. It will
our team!
also give them a safe environment to ask questions and grapple
To see more check out this video: bit.ly/VCKidsWorship.
with the divine truths proclaimed by the church. Students will
Kidz Quest Worship: Motion Leaders Workshop
also have the opportunity to begin to understand what it means to become a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ. This class is for students in any stage of their spiritual journey. Topics include: Church History, the Trinity, the work of the Holy Spirit, being a Both-And Christian. Registration is required. Space is limited. (There is a $15 charge for the accompanying book.)
2nd Sunday of each month, 2pm Contact/Register: Sean Johnson, sean.johnson@vineyardcolumbus.org Do you like to dance? Would you like to lead children (grades 1-4) to connect with Jesus and celebrate Him? If the answer is ‘yes’ to both of these questions, then join us for a workshop led by the
VineyardKids
Kidz Quest Worship Coordinator on the 2nd Sunday of each month
Awana
This workshop is free.
Tuesdays, through May 2020 7-8:30pm, Vineyard Community Center Cost: $30 Register: vineyardcolumbus.org Contact: David Grace, 614.769.4413
at 2 pm.
A D U LT M I N I S T R I E S Seniors
Awana is a discipleship program where parents and children
Phase III: A Ministry for Retirees
(grades 1-6) memorize and learn the Bible, have fun, and become
1st Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30am
more like Jesus. It’s a lot of fun and a great way for the church and
Contact: Ron Schmidt, rjsgar@gmail.com
the family to partner together in raising up our kids to love Jesus.
This group is for people of retirement age who want to flourish
There is a limit to the number of children that can participate, so
in the Kingdom of God. We have opportunities to have fun and
please register in advance.
develop deep relationships with other Christians our age, grow
Kidz Quest Leaders for Fall/ Winter Season September–February, Cooper Road Campus Application: pick up at the children's info counter Contact: Mike Szlapak, 614.259.5317 Jesus places the highest value on kids in the Kingdom of God. Teaching our kids to be like Jesus is extremely important. This cannot be done in just one sitting and does require commitment. It is through committed leaders that children learn the Bible, build relationships and have fun. Our leaders also will learn the Bible, build relationships and have fun. Please pray about being part of our team. We provide training, curriculum, materials and support. Qualified leaders must submit an application, pass a background check and be a member of Vineyard Columbus. We cannot wait to see what God will do through you!
Kidz Quest Worship Team
personally and spiritually, and give back by serving (supporting other ministries).
Singles Ministry All Church Christmas Dance Friday, December 13, 7-9pm, Cooper Road Cooper Road Campus Childcare: Childcare is available, $5 per child/$10 per family Cost: $15 in person/online and $20 at the door Register: Online or in-person, $15 in person/online and $20 at the door, registration ends 12/9/19 Contact: Liz Ward, liz.ward@vineyardcolumbus.org Please join us for light refreshments & music by DJ Ransom. Singles & married couples in the community are welcome. Bring your adult friends, neighbors, co-workers & family to our most elegant dance of the year!
Registration: bit.ly/VCKApp Contact: sean.johnson@vineyardcolumbus.org or bill.manchester@vineyardcolumbus.org Calling all musicians, dancers, and worship leaders! Each weekend
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Social Dance Classes
A monthly time for moms to gather together to build friendships
1st Friday & 3rd Sunday of every month, 7-9pm
and experience God. For more information, please contact Sierra.
Cooper Road Campus
Young Adults
Childcare: Yes, but only on the first Friday Cost: For childcare only, $5 per child/$10 per family Register: Only for childcare
Sundays, 6pm, Cooper Road Campus
Contact: Natalie Struttmann, nataliestruttmann@yahoo.com or
Childcare: Available
Allyse Huey, singles@vineyardcolumbus.org
Contacts: Shane Huey, shane.huey@vineyardcolumbus.org
After our summer break, the social dance classes are starting back
Join us every Sunday evening at our Cooper Road campus for our
up! These free Social Dance Classes are held on the first Friday
VC Twenty service. VC Twenty is a place for young adults from
and third Sunday of the month from 7-9pm. The class begins with
Columbus to connect. We’d love for you to come hang out with us
a lesson and is then followed by practice and socializing. Adult
at our gathering for a night of worship, teaching, and community.
singles and dating and married couples are welcome. No partner is
Whether you’re a college student, young professional, or
necessary. Dress is casual. All levels of dance are welcomed!
somewhere in between, we’re saving a seat for you!
Childcare will be provided for a small fee on Friday nights. You will need to register in advance and pay at the kids counter on the day of the class. Please email Allyse Huey if you need childcare. If
no child is registered for childcare by the Wednesday afternoon before the Friday night class, then childcare will be cancelled. If you are interested in learning more about Singles events, please email singles@vineyardcolumbus.org to be added to the
I N T E R N AT I O N A L Immigration Services ICS Walk-in Clinics 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30pm–8:30pm (December 4 & 18) Vineyard Community Center
newsletter or with any questions.
Contact: Jeanine Winfrey, 614.259.5322 or
Vineyard Men
jeanine.winfrey@vineyardcolumbus.org
180 Men’s Recovery Group
Vineyard Immigration Counseling Services ("ICS") provides
Cost: $20 payable at the time of intake (Intake & Consultation)
Mondays, 7-9pm, Cooper Road Campus
humanitarian-based immigration legal assistance to persons at or
Contact: John Doyel, 740.649.6050 or doyel53@gmail.com
below 150% of the US Federal Poverty Guidelines. ICS responds to
180 exists to help men who struggle with sexual brokenness, including pornography, lust, and sex addiction.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.
Vineyard Women International Women’s Breakfast
requests from members of the public through our monthly intake clinic. After intake is completed, clients will be given a 30-minute consultation with an AILA immigration attorney in a timely manner. Attorney referrals may be necessary upon consultation. ICS also provides legal representation for a limited number of clients per year; representation decisions will be made on a caseby-case basis. Intake is the mandatory first step to receiving services. Types of cases we currently handle: • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ("DACA")
1st Saturdays, 9:30–11:30am, Cooper Road Campus
• Defensive Asylum
Contact: Flo Gimei, fgimei@gmail.com or
• U Visa
Julie Franks, jufranks@hotmail.com
• Other Humanitarian
We are a group of women from all over the world who meet the
Please bring all relevant immigration documents to the
first Saturday of every month to experience unity in Christ while
appointment or clinic so that we may best serve you. All matters
we honor our unique cultures and diversity. We share a meal, listen
discussed are kept privileged and confidential.
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!
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VC Twenty Weekly Gatherings
Servicios de Consulta de Inmigración Las clínicas ambulatorias se ofreceránel primer y tercer miércoles (diciembre 4 y 18)
Friday, December 20, 9:30–11:30am, Cooper Road Campus
6:30pm to 8:30pm en Vineyard Community Center
Childcare: Available for ages 1-12, $5/child, $10/family
Costo: $20.00 (Entrevista y Consulta)
Register: vineyardcolumbus.org (for childcare by Wednesday,
Contacto: Jeanine Winfrey, 614.259.5322 or
December 18)
jeanine.winfrey@vineyardcolumbus.org
Contact: Sierra Stephanoff, sierrastephanoff@kw.com
Vineyard Immigration Counseling Services (“ICS”) provee asistencia
DECEMBER 2019
legal de inmigración en casos de protección humanitaria a personas que cualifiquen mediante los índices de pobreza de 150%
Financial Stewardship Ministry
o menos, de acuerdo a las Guías Federales de Pobreza en E.U. ICS
Career Assistance Class & Coaching
responde a solicitudes de miembros de la comunidad, a través
Once a month September–December, Cooper Road Campus
de las entrevistas realizadas en las clínicas mensuales. Luego
Our next meeting is December 12 at 7pm. Are you looking to take
de completar la entrevista los clientes tendrán una consulta
a step forward with your current job, to obtain a new role, or to
de 30 minutos en un tiempo razonable, con un(a) abogado(a) de
accelerate your career? Our career assistance team is offering
inmigración afiliada a AILA . Es probable que su caso sea referido
a practical, interactive and brand-focused approach to make
a un abogado de la práctica privada posterior a la consulta. ICS
your next career journey a success! This class is free (usually
también provee representación legal a un limitado número de
offered monthly), for more information and registration www.
clientes al año; dicha representación se determinará caso a caso.
VineyardCommunityCenter.org. Students receive a ton of valuable
La entrevista es el primer paso obligatorio para brindarle nuestros
information, including a self-assessment strengths finder’s
servicios.
book and resource. http://ww2.vineyardcommunitycenter.org/
Tipo de casos que manejamos actualmente: • Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (“DACA”)
default.aspx?page=3551&eid=9747. Class attendees qualify for free coaching.
• Procedimientos defensivos de asilo • Visa U
Dave Ramsey | Financial Peace University
• Otros procesos humanitarios
Wednesdays, January 22 - March 18, 7–9pm, Sawmill Campus Registration: fpu.com/groups/1076290
Por favor traiga a la cita los documentos de inmigración relevantes
(registration is only available through the link listed above)
a su caso para poder servirle mejor. Todos los asuntos se
Childcare: $45/child or $90/two or more children (includes all 9
mantienen protegidos y confidenciales.
weeks, available for ages 1-12). Payment for childcare is due at the
International Ministries VC International Teams For more information about our teams sharing Jesus overseas, visit us at vineyardcolumbus.org/international. To contact our team, email us at international.ministries@vineyardcolumbus.org.
Vineyard Columbus Missions Prayer Group 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:45-8:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Contact: Tim Hart, 614.557.0395 or tim@threeharts.com Pray for our international ministry work. We typically worship, share updates on our missionaries, and pray for special areas of the world and our VC missionaries.
first class. Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University helps to understand and follow Biblical financial principles and wisdom regarding money, debt, generosity & building wealth. Develop a cash flow plan, do smart buying, relate healthily with your spouse over money, lay a foundation for purchasing a home, retirement and college. Develop a life of wisdom and less stress. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (not night of) cost: $109 per person or per couple. ONLINE ONLY AT https://www.fpu.com/1101834. Don’t use FPU link IF you have a coupon or applying for assistance.
Designing Your Legacy: Estate Planning Workshop Saturday, January 25, 9:30–11:30am, Cooper Road Campus
HELP & WELLNESS
Register: vineyardcolumbus.org/ministries/financial-ministry/
Vineyard Columbus Visitation Care Team
Learn how to pass on your estate at death. Understand how to
Contact: Visitation Care Team, 614.259.5239 We want to come alongside our church and their families who are hospitalized, in nursing homes, in long–term care, or homebound. If you or a family member would like to be visited, please contact us.
Funeral Needs Contact: 614.259.5372 If you are a member of Vineyard Columbus and need funeral and pastoral care services, please call us.
events 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 December with estate planners.
Financial Coaching Learn more: vineyardcolumbus.org/ministries/financialministry/resources Coaching sessions are available to give financial and spiritual direction, whether in crisis, struggling, or doing well, and want to be wise and follow God is this important area of life. One-on-one coaching provides you an opportunity to receive personal and confidential guidance, in a grace filled environment.
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Health
• Chiropractic Clinic Cooper Road (appointment only)
Lower Lights Christian Health Center
Call: Fridays, 10–10:30am to schedule appointments,
6000 Cooper Road:
614.259.5428.
• Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 8am–5pm
We provide evaluation and chiropractic care for those with pain
• Tuesdays, 8am-3pm
involving headaches, neck, back, or joints.
• Fridays, 8am-1pm 171 E. 5th Avenue: • Mondays–Fridays, 8am–5pm Appointments: Call Lower Lights, 614.274.1455 (Option 1). LLCHC is a faith–based, non–profit community health provider. They see patients of all ages with Medicaid, Medicare, CareSource, Molina, and private insurance as well as the uninsured. Whole family services are offered on a sliding fee scale based upon
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. Starting September 2019, we will have a Graduate Candidate Intern who can offer $20/sessions.
Mercy & Justice
income. However, all patients are seen regardless of ability to
Orphan Care & Anti-Human Trafficking
pay. Services offered include well-child checkups, physicals,
Contact: Diane Bauman, diane.bauman@vineyardcolumbus.org
routine care, and chronic disease management. Prenatal care and
Please contact Diane if you would like to receive updates and
immunizations are offered at select locations.
ways to help with our Orphan Care Ministry and our efforts to end
Vineyard Free Health Clinics
human trafficking.
6000 Cooper Road, Westerville
COMING in January – A support Group for families who are
Contact: 614.259.5428
fostering or who have adopted including those who are in the
Free Medical, Chiropractic, Dental, and Vision Clinics
process.
We provide free medical, chiropractic, dental, and vision care for
This group will offer opportunities for education and support for
patients (ages 18 and up) who are uninsured OR have Medicaid
the various aspects of foster and adoption care.
or are Medicaid–eligible with incomes below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty level. (No Medicare or other government–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
Support for Life 180 Men’s Recovery Group Mondays, 7-9pm Category: Addictions
Cooper Road: Every Tuesday evening
Contact: John Doyel, 740.649.6050 or doyel53@gmail.com
Walk in, first come, first served. Sign-in begins at 4pm. Patient
180 exists to help men who struggle with sexual brokenness,
visits begin at 6pm. We provide diagnosis and treatment of
including pornography, lust, and sex addiction. This ministry is
illness. Basic work physicals available by calling 614.259.5428
open to all men. We emphasize both the healing power of God and
(option 6) prior to coming to the clinic. No lab tests, injections,
the personal responsibility of men to pursue purity. We include
or X-rays.
worship, teaching, small group accountability, mentoring, and
• Dental Clinic Cooper Road (appointment only) Call: Fridays, 9–9:45am to schedule appointments, 614.259.5428. We provide dental exams, X–rays, fillings, extractions, and cleanings. (No wisdom teeth, bridgework, orthodontics, or dentures). • Vision Clinic
healing prayer.
180 Men’s Recovery Group | Sawmill Campus Wednesdays beginning January 8, 2020 8-9:30 PM, Sawmill Campus Contact: Sean at seanlucas3@live.com Category: Addictions 180 exists to help men who struggle with sexual brokenness, including pornography, lust, and sex addiction. This ministry is
Cooper Road (appointment only)
open to all men. We will be focusing on achieving freedom from
Call: Fridays, 10–10:30am to schedule appointments,
sexual sin through prayer, teaching, ongoing accountability and
614.259.5428.
discipleship. Registration is required for this group, please contact
We offer eye exams and vouchers for free glasses to those who
Sean for details.
qualify.
Blue Christmas Thursday, December 19, 7pm, Cooper Road Campus Contact: supportforlife@vineyardcolumbus.org
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Childcare: Available for children ages 1-12
and devotional) are available at the bookstore
Registration: For childcare only
to purchase.
Blue Christmas services are often called “Longest Night” services and are traditionally held on the Winter Solstice, because
Families of Addicted Loved Ones
the winter solstice is the longest night of the year. It’s a time
2nd and 4th Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm
when we acknowledge the darkness of a world not yet fully
Category: Addictions & Relationship
restored. A time we remember a world that waited in deep, deep
Cost: $10 for workbook
darkness for the Light of the World to arrive. A time when we
Childcare: $5/child or $10/family each week (for ages 1 to 12; must
look forward, in our own darkness, to his light coming again and
pre–register)
defeating the darkness forever. And it is a time when we can—in
Contact: Melinda or Larry, VineyardFALO@gmail.com
the midst of typically festive holiday—acknowledge our own
This group is designed to bring education, hope, support, and
season of darkness and sorrow before the Lord in a safe setting.
prayer to friends and family members of addicts. If someone you love is suffering from any type of addiction, please join us. It’s okay
Celebrate Recovery
to get the help YOU need while we pray they are willing to get the
Fridays, 6:30pm, Cooper Road Campus
help that THEY need!
Category: Addictions & Healing Childcare: not available Contact: celebraterecovery@vineyardcolumbus.org or Dave Kuta, dave.kuta@vineayrdcolumbus.org Celebrate Recovery is a biblical, Christ-centered recovery fellowship for those desiring to heal from any addictive, compulsive, or destructive behavior —“hurts (like abuse or divorce), habits (like addictions to drugs, alcohol, or pornography), or hang-ups (like anger, co-dependency, or pride).” Here you will find a safe place to share pain, struggles, victories, and hope with others focused on Christ-centered recovery. Meetings include
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 1st Tuesday of every month, except January, July, and September, 7–9pm, Cooper Road Campus Category: Relationships Childcare: $5/child or $10/family each week (for ages 1-12; 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. Speakers address
worship, teaching, sharing, and fellowship. Come experience God’s
relevant topics.
love and power!
Free for Women: Finding Freedom and Healing from Your Past
Circle of Grace Group 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7-9pm Category: Relationships Contact: Dave Kuta at dave.kuta@vineyardcolumbus.org 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, biblically-faithful environment. Discussions are focused around books, videos, and other resources.
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Materials
Category: Healing and Relationships Beginning: Please contact leader for next session date Childcare $5/child or $10/family each week (for ages 1 and up; must pre–register) Contact/Register Brenda Bixler at BBixler313@gmail.com Cost $15 for materials (The Invisible Bond by Barbara Wilson, required reading prior to the study) This study provides forgiveness, freedom, healing and hope to those who've been wounded by their sexual past, whether through choices of their own or choices others have forced upon
Category: Healing and Relationships
them. Discover the truth about sexual bonding, how it impacts us
Cost: $30 for EHS course materials (book, workbook &
and can continue to impact our current and future relationships.
devotional)
Learn to reverse the lies we've ingrained and replace them with
Contact/Register: supportforlife@vineyardcolumbus.org
God's truth.
Do you yearn to be emotionally alive? Support for Life recommends Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, a plan for discipleship which can deeply change your relationship with God. The Emotionally Healthy Spirituality course directly addresses the reality that emotional maturity and spiritual maturity are inseparable. It is not possible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature. Learn through eight powerful life changing sessions how to incorporate daily life rhythms that lead us to a healthier relationship with Jesus and with others. If you’re small group is interested in this course, you can sign up to borrow the DVD sets. The additional materials (book, workbook V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G
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Hearts Restored Support Group: Recovery from Sexual Betrayal
and anxiety and discover the power of Jesus to help us overcome.
Tuesdays, 7–9pm, Cooper Road Campus
Registration is required for participation.
Category: Healing and Relationships 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 thing 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
You are not alone. Participation is closed after the first week.
One Minded in Christ 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 7-9pm, Cooper Road Campus Category: Healing Contact: Angela Fontanini, 614.943.4588 or one-minded@outlook.com Modeled after Philippians 2:1-2, this is a co-ed support group for those affected with mental health (brain based) issues, other than addiction. The meeting format consists of relevant resources or teachings, and share and prayer time. Find us on Facebook, search for the closed-group, One-minded In Christ.
Professional Counseling Center Keep Category: Healing, Relationships, Loss, and Addictions
us reassure you that it is not your fault, that you will make it
Contact 614.259.5409
through this and that there is hope. We will share/discuss topics
The Vineyard Counseling Center’s clinically–trained counselors
on some of the core areas for healing such as anger, identity,
offer a biblical approach to help people achieve wholeness in all
disclosure, setting boundaries, detachment, triggers, self-care, his
aspects of their lives. We sometimes also have male and female
repentance, forgiveness,
Graduate Candidate Interns who can offer $20/sessions, with
and trust.
experience in seeing children, teens, adults, and married couples
Life Support Mentoring Cooper Road Campus Application: vineyardcolumbus.org
Redefining Christ Please contact leader for next session dates, Cooper Road
Contact: lifesupportmentoring@vineyardcolumbus.org
Campus
Register: If you're a member or regular attendee and would like
Category: Healing
to meet with a Life Support Mentor, please fill out an online
Begins: Please contact leader for next session dates, Cooper Rd
application or contact Support for Life.
Campus
Our volunteer Life Support Mentors come alongside people in
For more info and to register, contact Gina Harding at
difficult seasons or situations to minister insight, healing, and
redefiningchrist@gmail.com
spiritual growth in a one–on–one, non–clinical environment
This closed, cyclical co-ed support group is for women and men
on a short-term basis. They provide a listening ear, supportive
who have come from a high control or cult background and now
encouragement, empowered prayer, and biblical guidance.
desire a close personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This is not a
Interested in becoming a Life Support Mentor?
theological debate group. Our purpose is to support these women
Loving Someone with Mental Illness
and come along side of them. Our goal is to springboard into a
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7–9pm, Cooper Road Campus Category: Relationships Contact: Contact: Karen Twinem at karentwinem@gmail.com or 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.
praying small group for further discipleship. No participants may join after the first class has begun, and preregistration is required. Each meeting will include worship and teaching, but the main focus will be on sharing and prayer.
Roots (Men) Thursdays, 7:30-9pm, Vineyard Community Center Category: Addiction Contact: Tom, brankamp@aol.com or Support for Life,
Not Alone: Healing from Sexual Abuse for Men
614.259.5289 or supportforlife@vineyardcolumbus.org
Beginning date: Saturday, April 18th 2020, 10AM-noon
This is a recovery group for those that struggle with life-
for 5 weeks
controlling addictions such as drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, work,
Category: Healing
or anything else that keeps you from experiencing the abundant
Contact: Chris at cw4prc@gmail.com
life God wants for you. Come join us as we share our experiences,
The purpose of this group is to create a safe place for men with
lift each other up, and find hope and healing as we walk with Jesus
past sexual abuse to share their stories and to receive further
one day at a time. Although we are a Biblically based group, you do
healing. Together we will work through issues like shame, fear,
not need to be a Christian to attend. We are here to walk through recovery with you!
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Sister Sister 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7–9pm
Vineyard Community Center
Category: Healing
Vineyard Job Club
Contact: Elizabeth, 614.397.7764 or elzbthhwrd@aol.com
Tuesdays, 9:30-11am, Vineyard Community Center
We are a group of women who have all survived multiple tragic
Visit: vineyardcommunitycenter.org (weekly updates)
events and can help other women as we share as sisters in Christ.
Contact: Paul Nicholson, penicholson51@gmail.com or
We focus on outreach and discipleship, studying God’s Word,
614.832.0471
worshiping, and prayer.
Participants in this group will share experiences of their job
Still Waters: Peace for Caregivers
search and discuss challenges, strategies, and resources. The job club meets weekly for 90 minutes where we'll share job leads,
1st and 3rd Monday of every month,
receive group support, guidance, and career developer feedback
6:30-8:30pm, East Campus
followed by a time of prayer and encouragement. This group will
Category: Healing and Relationships
particularly appeal to those that have been unemployed for a
Contact: Dixie Vargo, still.waters.dixie@gmail.com or
while, and need more ongoing support and accountability.
614.531.6663 Reflect ~ Refresh ~ Replenish ~ Revitalize ~ Revive ~ Renew The life of a person caring for a loved one who is old, sick, dying or in need of continuous, regular care is often stressful and sometimes chaotic. We can often feel alone and inept to the task put upon us. We may struggle to find time for God, ourselves, and meaningful relationships. Come away, weary one, and find light, hope, peace and loving companionship. The 2nd and 4th Monday of each month will feature an online meeting format for those who may struggle to get away from their caregiving duties.
Unequally Yoked: Healing the Loneliness in Your Marriage 2nd and 4th Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm Category: Relationships Childcare: $5/child or $10/family each week (for ages 1 to 12; must pre–register) Contact: Laurel, jj2012tiny@gmail.com or 614.886.1749 We are a group of married women who feel alone in our Christian
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT 12-for-12 Spiritual Formation Groups Application: vcsmallgroups.org/12-for-12-spiritual-formation-2/ Contact: covenantgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org 12-for-12 Spiritual Formation Groups are groups of about twelve people who meet monthly for 12 months and whose members are committed to intentionally deepening their lives with Jesus in the process of spiritual formation. Frequent areas of focus in 12-for-12 groups include attentiveness to God in all things, solitude, silence, Sabbath and rest, learning and practicing spiritual disciplines, new approaches to prayer and the Scriptures, living in community, mission, experiencing the love of God, knowing God and ourselves, developing a rule of life, wisdom and discernment, calling and vocation, etc.
walk with our husbands. Please come and join us as we support
12-for-12 groups are designed for people who regularly lead or
one another, pray for our husbands, fellowship, and become
serve in the church, and who want to build spiritual ballasts into
Sisters in our Journey as we walk together with Christ as our ‘First
their lives in keeping with the ways they are giving themselves
Love’.
away – groups are designed not to interfere with existing
With God’s Grace & Dignity Keep Category: Healing
commitments. Group membership is by application only, and 12-for-12 group members commit to:
Online Support Group Also 2nd Wednesday of the month, April through October: 7-9 PM,
•
Meet once a month for approximately three hours
Cooper Rd Campus
•
Complete about 2-4 hours of homework a week (10-15 hours
Contact: Francine for online invite at fknapp4590@aol.com
per month)
This group is for women who suffer from Fibromyalgia, Lupus,
•
Pray regularly for the other group members
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Psoriasis, Type 1 Diabetes, or any
•
Purchase inexpensive books and materials as needed
number of other autoimmune diseases. What you are going
•
Practice honesty, vulnerability, and confidentiality, both
through is real, and is often misunderstood by friends, family
during and outside of meetings
members, and even doctors! Come and join us as we share
•
Give away to others what you gain through the group
resources, discuss scriptural topics for encouragement, and
•
Fulfill other commitments specific to your particular group
support and pray for each other. For more information, and for 12-for-12 group applications, go to https://vcsmallgroups.org/12-for-12-home/. Questions? Please email covenantgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org.
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ALPHA
Meeting God 301: Power Healing and Evangelism Sunday, January 26, 2020 2:30-5:30pm, Cooper Road Campus
Beginning Mid-January
Registration: vineyardcolumbus.org (childcare only) by
Contact: Kerry.Davis@vineyardcolumbus.org
Friday, November 8
Alpha is a safe and open environment created especially for people
Childcare: Free (ages 1-12)
who want to understand more about Christianity or for those who
Contact: Diane Bailey, Diane.Bailey@vineyardcolumbus.org
don't identify as Christians, and are open to learning more. Alpha is
Get to know and experience the Holy Spirit, sent by God to bring
for your friends, family members, co-workers and neighbors who
the kingdom of God and his presence into our lives and the world.
have questions about spirituality. If you have questions or if they
You’ll also learn how to follow his lead in praying for healing in
would like you to join them, you should come too!
people’s lives.
Deaf Ministry Events
Open Prayer for Healing Sessions
Worship Service Interpretation: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sundays, 9am
Saturdays, December 7 & 14, 9:30-11:30am, Cooper Road
Bible Study: 2nd & 4th Sundays, 9–10:30am
Campus (Not meeting November 30)
Contact: Angela Moore, deafvineyard@gmail.com
Contact: Kerry Davis, kerry.davis@vineyardcolumbus.org
The Vineyard Columbus Cooper Road Worship Service is
We will not be holding Open Prayer on 12/21 or 12/28 due to the
interpreted in ASL. We also offer a Bible Study in ASL.
holiday season.
Healing on the Streets
Open to anyone with a need for physical, emotional or deliverance healing prayer. The Open Prayer for Healing sessions are held at
Saturdays, December 7, 14, 21 and 28, 1-3pm,
the Cooper Road campus. No appointment needed. Sessions end
Corner of High and Broad
at 11:30am, so please allow enough time for the prayer team to
Contact: Kim Beyer, kimberly_beyer@icloud.com
effectively pray for you. If you are interested in joining the prayer
Healing on the Streets is a simple way to reach out to our city.
team, please email Diane Bailey for further information about the
We set up chairs and coffee on a busy street corner and invite
ministry, church requirements and instructions for becoming
people passing by to sit down so we can pray for them. As we
a member.
pray, the Holy Spirit helps us express God’s love as we proclaim and demonstrate that the Kingdom is - quite literally - at hand. No training required, just a relationship with Jesus. We’ll help you with the rest. We meet regardless of the weather, so dress warmly!
Art Ministry Art Discovered Inside Café Art Exhibit Wall thru November Description: Please stop by and view artwork done by Ms. Davis,
Holy Spirit Encounter
a resident at the Ohio Reformatory for Women. Her recently
Wednesday, December 11, 7-8:30pm, Cooper Road, Campus
discovered art gift is shared in a variety of mediums that show
Childcare: Available for ages 1-12 ($5/child or $10/family)
the strength and depth of her talent and faith as a driving force in
Registration: Only required for childcare (please register online by
expressing her belief in Jesus. She has also been featured in local
Tuesday, December 10)
art exhibits in the Columbus area.
Contact: Diane Bailey, diane.bailey@vineyardcolumbus.org seeking more of the Holy Spirit together. Adrienne Ash will be
Invitation to VC Artists for North Hall Gallery Exhibits 2019
leading our Holy Spirit Encounter for December. Come expecting
Contact: Holly Messerall, vineyardcolumbusartists@gmail.com
to encounter the Holy Spirit!
If you are interested in exhibiting your work as one of our featured
Join us for Encounter. Encounter is a time of worship, prayer and
artists in the North Hall Gallery during 2019, contact Holly
Joyful Noise Worship Service (Special Needs) 2nd Sundays, 5:30–6:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Contact: Pam Newman, pmnewman7@gmail.com Join our Accessible Worship Service for people affected by disabilities and their families, friends, and neighbors. We have a worship band, brief message, and prayer time. Bring your tambourines and streamers.
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Messerall. A minimum of 10 pieces required (more than 10 can be considered). Please submit a portfolio for review.
Vineyard Artist Community Contact: Holly Messerall, vineyardcolumbusartists@gmail.com If you are interested in connecting with other artists in the VC art ministry, please contact Holly Messerall for more information.
Campuses EAST CAMPUS
SAWMILL CAMPUS
Engage 1st Wednesdays, 7–8:30pm, Sawmill Campus
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Contact: Dustin Jasinski, djasinskivcsc@gmail.com
Wednesdays through December 18, 7-9 pm, East Campus
Engage is a service of meditation on scriptures and listening to
Childcare: Not available
what the Lord is saying to each person attending. Prayer is also
Cost: Free unless you want to purchase the book
available for special needs, congregational leaders, and programs.
Contact: Paula Madison, paulamadison08@hotmail.com Our teachers are eager to meet with those Internationals on the East side of the city who desire to learn English as a second language. We are ready to greet you with smiles and look forward to getting
English as a Second Language (ESL) September 3–May 19, 7-9pm, Sawmill Campus Contact: Myra Gaiters myra.gaiters@vineyardcolumbus.org Childcare: Not available
to know you through this program.
A free 4 level class to study English as a second language.
LANE AVENUE CAMPUS
Christmas Eve
Serve in Prayer
Christmas Eve at Vineyard Columbus
Contact: Kim Drennan, Laneprayer@gmail.com
Service Times & Locations:
There are many ways you can serve in prayer at Lane Avenue
Cooper Road Campus
Campus. For more info, contact Klodiana.
6000 Cooper Road, Westerville, OH Wednesday, December 24
LA VIÑA CAMPUS
1pm Children’s programming for ages 1- Kindergarten
La Viña | Service
3pm Children’s programming for ages 1- Kindergarten
Sundays, 11:30am, in the Chapel, Cooper Road Campus Contact: Irene Casale–Petrarca, 614.256.5254 or irene.casale@vineyardcolumbus.org
5pm Children’s programming for ages 1- Kindergarten Spanish Interpretation
La Viña is an all-Spanish service that meets in the Chapel (la capilla)
East Campus
at Cooper Road. We serve the Hispanic community of Columbus,
333 Jericho Road, Pickerington, OH
showing them God’s love and watching their lives be transformed
Wednesday, December 24
by God’s power. We are not only a church, but also a family in
6pm Provisions for small children will be available, but
Christ. You are welcome as you are!
no children’s programming
La Viña | Servicio en Español Domingos, 11:30am, en la capilla (Chapel), Cooper Road Campus Para más información, contactar a Irene Casale–Petrarca, 614.259.5254 o irene.casale@vineyardcolumbus.org 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!
Noche de Adoración de La Viña 7-8:30pm, Primer miércoles de cada mes. Childcare: Hay cuidado de niños. Contact: Danalys Castro, danalys.castro@vineyardcolumbus.org Una noche de alabanza extendida, y encuentro con el Espíritu Santo a través de la alabanza, palabras proféticas, y un tiempo extendido de oración. An extended worship night, and encounter with the Holy Spirit through worship, prophetic words, and ministry time.
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Deaf Interpretation
DECEMBER 2019
Lane Avenue Campus 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, OH Monday, December 24 4pm Family friendly candlelight service La Viña (Spanish-speaking campus) 6000 Cooper Road, Westerville, OH Monday, December 24 5pm Service in auditorium with Spanish translation available Sawmill Campus 4140 Tuller Road, Dublin, OH Monday, December 24 3pm & 5pm Children services for 6 months - 3 yrs old will be available at the 3 PM service ONLY.
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in the secular work place are covertly deployed by the Lord to put the Kingdom of God, where the Kingdom doesn’t exist. “We are in the market place with a calling and that’s to be good news by our work, by our ethic and being the best employees, to demonstrate what it’s like to be humanity in a redeemed sort of way. And when the opportunity comes, share the Lord. Pray for people. And I did that in the work place and I saw people healed. An atheist research director who did work for me had a wife who was dying of cancer. We prayed for her and she got
HE LORD
healed. He became a Christian as a result.” In the mid-90s, Rich asked Craig if he would consider becoming an executive pastor. Craig’s question became ‘Is God changing my calling?’ Due to the gravity of that question, both men agreed to enter into a season of serious prayer over several weeks. The Friday and Saturday before Craig was to give Rich his answer, Craig taught a healing conference in Windsor, Canada. At the conclusion, a woman went to him. “I feel like the Lord gave me something for you. And I’ve never done
When you walk into a building, you normally don’t think about the steel and beams that hold it together. But without such an infrastructure, the building cannot stand. It’s the same with the church and the behindthe-scenes players who make the organization run like a well-oiled machine. Craig Heselton, Executive Pastor, is one of those hidden undergirds of Vineyard Columbus. Prior to becoming Executive Pastor, at Vineyard, Cooper Road, Craig had a degree in chemical engineering and was in manufacturing pharmaceutical bulk actives and fine chemicals. Contract manufacturing is an entrepreneurial business, and extremely competitive. Craig’s career advanced quickly in the chemical industry. He always seemed to be reaching higher levels sooner that the average person. Despite being on the fast track and loving his job he hadn’t forgotten that he’d wanted to be a pastor or a missionary.
decision and The Lord says ‘Not Yet.’” Craig shared his answer with Rich and went back to his job which he never stopped loving. He was asked again in the late 90s and didn’t sense a definitive answer from God. But, in 2001, Danny Meyer—who’d been with the church from the beginning and one of the original elders—decided to plant a church in Sunbury. Rich was losing his closest confidant on staff and again asked if Craig would consider leaving his job to become executive pastor. In the eighteen months prior, Craig had been offered a career–launching opportunity to become like the divisional director which would be at the corporate headquarters. This would be VP track ultimately and place him in the corporate world where real wealth is accumulated along with growing importance as a senior
“From day one, my allegiance is not to my job. My
corporate executive. However, the career shift required
allegiance is first to the Lord, then to my wife and family
a moved to New Jersey. Taking three or four days to
and somewhere down the road is the job. I said ‘Lord if
pray about it, Craig didn’t feel the Lord release him to
you want to call me out of this, you can.’” However, he
leave Columbus. Craig’s counteroffer, which included
felt he’d been called to his work and believed Christians
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this before but here it goes: I think you’re facing a big
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staying in Columbus, was rejected. He experienced two
successful. It requires a lot of juggling - being able
emotions.
to drop one project and start another or keep many
“First, I thought, your career aspirations are over. You’re
projects moving forward. It’s the ability to support the
not going to advance in this company. And secondly, I
senior pastor in any way he needs supported or be a
felt more free than any day of my life. Because it was like
facilitator to help other ministries. By understanding the
I had been brought to the pinnacle and was told, all of
trends of the church throughdata analysis, Craig created
this can be yours… and the Lord enabled me to say no.”
systems and structures that enabled the church to grow
Interestingly, he ended up doing the job from Columbus,
in effective ways. The job also required putting the right
without the title or the money, for the next year and a
information in front of decision makers, so that they can
half.
make the best decisions in trying to hear God’s voice and
“I was having a ball. No title, no money but I was having fun. When Rich came to me in 2001 I said, I’m loving my job, but if God says do it, I’ll do it.” Craig and his wife, Linda, determined to enlist someone else to pray about it. Linda suggested Andy Saperstein.
how He wants the church to go. What he liked was that one of the key values was,
“WE DON'T MAKE IT UP. WE FOLLOW JESUS. WE FOLLOW WHAT
At the time, Andy was a missionary in Uzbekistan/
JESUS IS DOING. THE WHOLE KEY
Pakistan and had just come back on furlough and didn’t
IS TO SEE WHAT JESUS IS DOING IN
know anything about the situation. Since they were friends, Craig asked Andy to pray regarding their big
THE THRONE ROOM OF HEAVEN
decision without sharing any details. Andy agreed.
AND REPRODUCE THAT.”
Two nights later, at service, Craig and Linda found themselves at the front of the church answering a
Vineyard Columbus had about 4-5 thousand in the
specific call for prayer. Andy stepped in and opened a
congregation when Craig came on board. The only thing
book and had a prophetic word that the Lord had given
he was unsure about was not being around unbelievers.
him the day before.
He described becoming a pastor as stepping back from
“The Lord says go.” The second half seemed more puzzling. “And don’t worry about your children because I’ll take care of them.” “I thought, my children? I’m not going anywhere.” As he walked around the plant the following Monday, he realized “his children” were the people that worked for him. His heart had been that he would have opportunities to share the kingdom and Jesus with them but Craig understood that now they were in the Lord’s care. “so i felt like i could let go of that calling. and embrace a new calling. and jumping into the unknown.” The position of executive pastor exists to make the church successful and to make the senior pastor
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the front lines to a more logistical position, equipping those on the front line. That stepping back left a void in his life. He missed looking for opportunities to have God conversations and lead people toward Jesus and love of God. For two years he continued to participate in the former job’s golf league once a week. He wanted to be a pastor, not a manager, and needed a pastoral ministry. Pastor Rich placed him over The Empowered Life ministry up until Craig passed the baton a few years ago. His presence on staff did not go unnoticed. In a recent comment Outreach and Connection Pastor Kerry Davis shared his impressions of the Executive Pastor. “Craig has pressed into flooring hard after the Holy Spirit since before this church became a Vineyard in 1987.
Craig has practiced hearing the Lord’s voice and praying
and management—to be aware of the numbers and
for thousands of people for over 30 years. Craig is always
structures behind what they do to become effective
willing to stay late at church, come in early or go visit a
without having to become experts.
hospital with the expectation that God might use him to
One of Craig’s fascinations has been to take
perform a miracle. And through him and the countless
the discoveries from organizational science and
people he has trained over the years in the theology of
management and good practices from the secular world
the Holy Spirit, hearing God’s voice and the Vineyard
and tailor them to fit the church environment. Craig saw
Prayer model, we have seen God do exactly that.”
the value in harnessing the power in that wisdom which gave Pastors and staff members enough organizational
Even though there’s been a lot of behind the scenes
skills so that they could grow in their ministries and be
work, Craig also maintained a schedule of pastoral
successful. Now as a big organization with about 225
duties: praying, counseling, weddings, funerals, and
people on staff, they have annual goals, and monthly
pastoral care. He also preached several times a year,
measurements which assist them in staying focused
on whatever subjects were needed. He committed to
while working toward those goals.
praying at the clinic every other month. What gave
"I’ve always believed that ‘God pays for what God
him the most joy pastorally over the last 18 years was
wants’ and we've always tried to match what ministry
having the opportunity to play a lead role in training and
we produce to what people give. We don't try to get
equipping the organization in several key things. He had
out ahead of that.” That conservative perspective has
a fascination for Hearing God’s Voice in prayer, releasing
allowed them to steward and produce ministries by what
healing, praying for healing and teaching and training
God provides through the generous and faithful giving
others to replicate that. Additionally, he continues
of the people - and Vineyard Columbus is a generous
investing in people by teaching Meeting God 301 in the
church.
Vineyard Growth Classes. He enjoyed the freedom to
Craig advocated reaching a place of what he calls
assist the staff and the congregation in understanding
“sameness of mind.”
who the Holy Spirit is, how to engage the Holy Spirit and how to live God-initiated lives not only in the church but in the neighborhoods that they lived in.
“We try to operate around here with biblical principles. When we make decisions, we don’t take votes, its consensus. We want to be in a place where it’s like the
Over the years, Craig developed and led a number
Jerusalem Counsel in the book of Acts [15:28] where it
of workshops and conferences on things of the spirit
says,
and developed video bible studies explaining how to hear the voice of God and engage with the Holy Spirit in their personal lives. One of the things he was most excited about having created was a foundational body of materials for equipping in the spirit. When Craig came on board, Cooper Road operated
‘IT SEEMED GOOD TO US AND TO THE LORD’
organizationally as a “small-church” – with only one consolidated budget, and a staff consisting of about thirty people. Craig recognized that seminary training
… a sameness of mind principle. We’re seeking sameness
doesn’t offer pastors organizational science experts
of mind with each other and with the Lord. What I really
like Jim Collins (New York Times best-selling author on
want is for you and I to understand—whether we agree
business). Craig wanted to help pastors—who weren't
or not—what the other person is thinking. Because what
necessarily geared to numbers, organizational science
I want you to do is make decisions. I want to empower
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you to do your job. So, if you feel we have sameness
was fun. Hiring great people, developing them and
of mind, you can anticipate what I might think then I
watching them succeed – that’s what gives me joy.”
want you to make the decision. And here’s the promise
Craig expressed how blessed he felt getting to enjoy
I’ll make: If it’s the wrong decision—or the one I would
two completely different careers. On March 1st of 2020
have disagreed with—we’ll talk about it afterward, but
it would be 18 years. “When someone lets you pray for
I’ll never blame you. We’ll talk about it after so next time
them who doesn’t know Jesus, anything can happen.
we’ll have sameness of mind; then I’m very comfortable
It’s like, Okay God, it’s up to you. I pray for Muslims,
delegating power and authority.”
non-believers, and broken people. It’s always risky and
Craig feels that he arrived at exactly the right time and
crazy. But then we see God move and seeing people
expressed gratitude in having helped Pastor Rich build
healed.”
something bigger, by putting some organizational
Craig quoted another vineyard pastor who said,
systems in place to grow the church in effective ways.
“The adventure is in the risk.” Whether it’s building
One of those included keeping the church in a fiscally
something, taking a chance, or dropping a successful
sound place. The church never had a year “in the red.”
career to start another one. He sees the next huge risk
“We've always been able to operate the church in a way
as transitioning into the next season which is a bit of an
that is financially and fiscally conservative, with a healthy
unknown. Craig is wrapping his heart around the idea
bank balance and no debt.” They maintained their ability
that as we grow older, the Lord finds more value in who
to grow and develop facilities and keep up-to-date and
we are rather than what we do.
refurbished in a way that is attractive not only to the
“I love to work. There’s never been a day I couldn’t wait
congregation but to the people the church is trying to
to go to work. I felt the Lord spoke and said it’s time to
attract into the church and invite into a life with Christ.
turn over the reins to the next generation. I could keep
“These things matter almost more to the people who
going! But it’s the right time and I feel like the Lord said,
aren't yet here... What is the first impression of visitors?
I will be there.”
[They want to know] is this a legitimate organization? Do
As a leader on staff, I've always believed that there's
they take care of their facilities? Are they kind? Are they
something in the scripture that says "I must decrease
welcoming? Are there structures I can fit into? These are
so that he might increase" my goal in supervising other
the things that I’ve worked alongside Rich to create at
people is so they would develop. That's why I can step
Vineyard Columbus.”
away at this point - the Lord has allowed my staff to be
Senior Pastor Rich Nathan weighed in on this topic.
all they can be for the next generation. I'm so bullish
“Vineyard Columbus has been able to do extraordinary
about this next season for our church. I think our best
things in our community and our world in significant
days are ahead of us and I’m excited to be a part of it as a
part because of the extraordinary financial skill and
part of our congregation.”
management oversight of our Executive Pastor, Craig Heselton,” Rich said. “He has brought the highest
A reception will be held to honor Craig’s faithful
level of excellence and integrity to the handling of and
service the weekend of January 4/5 in the East Lobby
accountability for the physical resources of this church.
rooms directly after every service. All are welcome
All of us owe an extraordinary debt to Craig’s decades of
and we hope you’ll stop by and say hello and shake his
faithful service to this church.”
hand and share what the church has meant to you.
“One of the things I’m looking forward to is being more out in the marketplace around people that don’t know Jesus,” Craig said. “But creating organization
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Tuesday, December 31, 10:30pm–12am Come celebrate with us the promise of Jesus’ return. We will have worship along with teaching from Pastor Charles Montgomery followed by a short after party. Please bring a dessert to share, dropping it off in the main lobby as you come into the building. Childcare is not available, but this is a family-friendly service. We hope to see you this New Year’s Eve! vineyardcolumbus.org
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Community Life
be 2- 4 hours per month and for an administrator would be up to
Midpoint | Onsite Small Group
with work space and laptop.
Thursdays, January 9, 2020 - February20, 6:30–8:30pm
Community Life
Childcare: $5/child and $10/family (must register online) Learn more: vineyardcolumbus.org/midpoint Contact: Adrienne Ash, smallgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org Are you desiring to get into community, but aren’t comfortable with the traditional small group setting of meeting in homes? Maybe you're having trouble finding a group that works for you? Then you should try Midpoint! Midpoint is our on-site small group. It is a weekly gathering that consists of worship, teaching, table discussions and community in a familiar space—your church.
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 at our Cooper Road Campus. Contact: Diane Bauman, diane.bauman@vineyardcolumbus.org
Bookstore & Library Bookstore | Meet the Author Contact: Jeff Baker, jeff.baker@vineyardcolumbus.org Are you an author and member of Vineyard Columbus? We'd love to have an event at the bookstore where people have the chance to meet you!
2 hours per week. The admin volunteer position could be provided
Alpha Leader Training Register/Contact: alpha@vineyardcolumbus.org or sign up at the Alpha counter. Are you interested in serving with our Alpha team for one of our upcoming Alpha courses? Please contact us for more information and to register!
Attention Small Group Leaders & HOSTs Visit: vcsmallgroups.org 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? Check out 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 The following outreach opportunities are a bridge between our church and the people of Columbus. Contact: Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org for general questions or contact the person designated for the outreach.
Bookstore Volunteer Opportunities
MEN'S PRISON MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Contact: Jeff Baker, jeff.baker@vineyardcolumbus.org or
Contact: Diane.Weiant@vineyardcolumbus.org or 614-259-5348
614.259.5323
If you have any interest in serving in men’s prison ministry, please
• One day a week, 2-3 hours anytime from 12-5pm, Tuesdays-
contact Diane for information about current programs.
Fridays • Two Saturdays or Sundays per month, serve as a cashier for the 15 minutes before and the 20 minutes after the service you
WOMEN'S PRISON MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Contact: Diane Weiant, diane.weiant@vineyardcolumbus.org
attend • Cooper Road Library volunteer: Volunteer once a week
Aunt Mary’s Storybook Project:
restocking books, contacting those who have overdue books
Days and times vary (4 hours every other month)
and adding new inventory.
Contact: Diane Weiant, diane.weiant@vineyardcolumbus.org or
• Volunteer with Printing: We have bought a direct to garment
614.259.5348
printer to help promote Christ and our Church. If you would like
Volunteers record incarcerated parents reading to their children,
to help with garment choices, garment printing and displaying.
then we wrap the books and CDs and send them to the children.
Career
The AMSB wrapping group meets every 3rd Monday at the church
Career Ministry Volunteers
Parenting Classes
Contact: Kent Irwin, kent.irwin@vineyardcolumbus.org The career ministry has experienced more people than usual looking for career assistance, in the last several months. Therefore, we are in desperate need of additional new volunteers; two roles- career coaches and an admin, who would assign job searchers to coaches. The time commitments for coaches would
from 6-8pm. Training is available.
Dates and times vary Vineyard Columbus partners with Action for Children in offering 8 week parenting classes at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville. It is the most requested class and we are really in need of help! This is an opportunity to meet with women in small groups and discuss the art of positive parenting. Training is available.
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Bible Studies, Book Studies, Emotionally Healthy Classes
Contact: Chris Blosser, cblosser4@att.net
Dates and times vary
downtown 5th Ave. pantry? If so, we would love your help!
Contact: Diane Weiant, diane.weiant@vineyardcolumbus.org,
Please email Chris Blosser, our pantry manager, and talk with
614-259-5348
him about this opportunity to serve.
Are you interested in helping incarcerated women grow in their emotional and spiritual lives? Vineyard Columbus offers a variety of classes at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville. Training is available. Dates and times of commitment vary.
FOOD PANTRY OPPORTUNITIES Our church has two food pantries that serve the community of Columbus. Please contact Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org, for important information about each location before serving. Children ages 7+ are welcome with parents. Opportunities to Serve: • 5th Avenue Food Pantry 181 East 5th Avenue Saturdays Only Free breakfast starts at 8am, food orders given out from 9:30-11:30am. Small groups of 10-15 need to be scheduled to serve at this pantry. Carpool if possible, parking is limited. • Northside Food Pantry
Could you help out twice a month checking in people at our
Food Pantry Volunteer Interest Meeting Sunday, January 26, following the 9am and 11:30am services, Cooper Road Campus Contact: hannah.shryock@vineyardcolumbus.org Ministry Category: Volunteer and Serve- Community Outreach In 2020 our food pantries will undergo a transformation by incorporating more fresh produce and choice to the neighbors we serve. There will be various roles in this new model and everyone will have a place to serve in the pantry. The changes will begin with our 5th avenue pantry and we want to invite you to be a part of what God is doing through our food pantry outreach! We encourage you to attend one of the interest meetings on Sunday January 26th following the morning services. And mark your calendar to attend a food pantry volunteer training on February 1st or February 8th!
HOMELESS OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Homeless Wednesday Night Outreach 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 5-8:30pm Contact: Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or
4664 Cleveland Avenue
rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org
Saturdays Only
Help us bring food and supplies to the homeless living outdoors.
Free breakfast starts at 8:30am, food orders given out from
We travel together as a team to various outdoor stops. Serve
9:30-11:30am.
individually or with a small group. Please email Rhodie for details
If possible, please carpool or park along Chester Road to keep
and to schedule all volunteering. Children 10 and older are
parking available for guests around and behind the building.
welcome. If your group would like to prepare a meal, we can help
Small groups do not need to schedule at this location but please
with costs
email Rhodie Shreve for an info sheet. • Kitchen Anchor Adult Volunteers Northside Food Pantry, 4664 Cleveland Avenue Saturday mornings, once or twice a month, 7am-1pm We are looking for volunteers to help set up the kitchen and prepare for serving food, cleaning up, and closing the kitchen. Volunteers will be serving with 1-3 other anchor volunteers. It is busy, but fun! Training is available. • Monday Night Church
YWCA Family Shelter Breakfast 900 Harvey Court, Columbus, OH 43219 2nd Saturdays of the month, 6:30-9:30am 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!
VINEYARD COLUMBUS COMMUNITY GARDEN
Mondays, 6pm
Contact: vccgarden@cybercalvin.com
5th Avenue Food Pantry, 181 East 5th Avenue
We are looking for volunteers year-round to help tend our
Contact: Jenney, 614.259.5370 or
downtown garden at 1455 N. 4th St. in the Short North area
jenney.rice@vineyardcolumbus.org
where produce is grown and then donated to our 5th Avenue food
We are looking for small groups and families to plan, prepare
pantry. We have experienced gardeners who oversee this project
and serve a hot meal at our weekly church service at the 5th
and there are year-round opportunities.
Avenue Food Pantry. Please contact Jenney Rice for more details and to sign up. • Check-in Volunteers
PRAY FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH Contact: Jenney, 614.259.5370 or
Saturdays (two per month), 8am-12pm
jenney.rice@vineyardcolumbus.org
5th Avenue Food Pantry, 181 East 5th Avenue
Contact Jenney Rice to sign up for our prayer newsletter and intercede for this ministry area.
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for them to use! Drop your donations of yarn bagged and marked in the Community Outreach metal bins to the attention of Tiffany Fluellen.
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WHEN CHRISTMAS ISN’T MERRY by Lorie Kaufman-Rees
As we approach Christmas, the world around us
And it is a time when we can—in the midst of typically
begins to show signs of the approaching celebration.
festive holiday—acknowledge our own season of
Everywhere you turn, things are brightly lit and
darkness and sorrow before the Lord in a safe setting.
decorated, cheery music is playing, people are sending
This years’ service will take place on Thursday, December
greetings to loved ones displaying their beautiful
19th, at 7PM in Chapel at the Cooper Road Campus.
families, and the word on everyone’s lips is “merry.”
Our goal for the evening is twofold: first, to give people
But for some, Christmas is not a merry season. Some
the space to acknowledge a personal season of darkness
have lost a loved ones and they’re dreading the holiday
before the Lord and meet him in it and second, to
season without them. Some are grieving a divorce, the
likewise give them space to express their longing for
loss of job, the absence of a spouse or a child because
God’s light in their own life—which we do through soft,
that gift hasn’t yet come to them. Some are plagued by
meaningful worship, taking of communion together, and
depression, anxiety, traumatic memories at this time of
the of lighting candles.
year and are barely hanging on. Financial struggle, family
And the key word in that line is “together.” No one
discord, physical ailments—there are a number of things
needs to face a difficult Christmas alone. We gather that
that bring on a season of darkness. A long, “dark night of
night together. We pray together. We read scripture
the soul.”
together. We remember Christ’s coming together. We
So how on earth do you celebrate the birth of our
light candles together. No one should be alone in the
Savior—the Light of the World—when all is dark in your
darkness.
own?
Our prayer is that Blue Christmas will remind people
For four years now, the Support for Life ministry at
of this and give them hope. So if you are struggling this
Vineyard Columbus has offered what is called a “Blue
Christmas—or you have a friend who is struggling you’d
Christmas” service the week or so before Christmas.
like to invite and accompany—we hope you’ll join us on
Traditionally, Blue Christmas services are often called
the 19th in the Chapel for a comforting and meaningful
“Longest Night” services and are typically held on
evening.
the Winter Solstice, because the Winter Solstice is the longest night of the year—the greatest stretch of darkness we will experience. And, by a stroke of Divine providence, it happens right before we celebrate Christmas—during ADVENT, a time
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5
when we are waiting for something to ARRIVE. It’s a time, before celebrating the actual coming of Christ, that Christians recollect and acknowledge the darkness of a world not yet fully restored. A time we remember a world that waited in deep, deep darkness for the Light of the World to arrive. A time when we look forward, in our own darkness, to His light coming again and defeating the darkness forever. V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G
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Deaf Ministry
Special Needs
Deaf Ministry Service Opportunities
Bridge Builders
Contact: Angela Moore, deafvineyard@gmail.com
Contact: christy2311@att.net (children/middle schoolers)
We need skilled volunteer ASL interpreters to sign for adults and
Contact: Amanda Fessehazion,
children on a rotation at our Sunday, 9am Cooper Road Service.
specialneeds@vineyardcolumbus.org (teens/adults)
Global Café
Befriend a child, teen, or adult with special needs who wants to be
Global Café Volunteers
Body Builders Class (Special Needs)
Contact: vineyard.cafe@vineyardcolumbus.org New to the church or want to get connected? Be a part of our family of believers who get to experience God through service and fellowship. The Café is an atmosphere where fresh, made–from– scratch food connects the community with the love of Christ.
Health Clinics Vineyard Free Health Clinics: Volunteers Contact: Carol Achmoody, 614.259.5512 or carol.achmoody@vineyardcolumbus.org Current opportunities available for doctors, chiropractors, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and prayer team members (Meeting God 301 required for prayer teams).
Media Arts Video, Audio, & Lighting Support Contact: media.arts@vineyardcolumbus.org
part of our church community.
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? Join us twice a month.
Sensory Break Room/Buddy Connection 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.
We’re looking for passionate, quick–thinking people who value
Special Needs Intervention Support Team
quality to support the sights and sounds of the weekend service. If
Sundays, 9am, Cooper Road Campus
you love to use technology to help people encounter God, contact
Contact: Amanda Fessehazion,
us to start making a difference in your church.
specialneeds@vineyardcolumbus.org
Outreach & Connect
If you have training in behavior intervention, special education,
Care Caller Ministry
help us create a safety net when the Special Needs ministry needs
Contact: Denise Birkhoff, denise.birkhoff@vineyardcolumbus.org or 614.259.5313 We need your help! If you’d like a behind the scenes ministry you
autism, and/or mental health support, consider being on call to extra help.
Support for Life
can do from home, on your own schedule, please consider joining
Caring for People One-on-One
Care Callers. We connect with and pray for our Vineyard family
Saturday, January 18 through February 22, 10am-12pm
through phone calls. Our goal is to call every member of the
Cooper Road Campus
church in the next 18 months. This is a one year commitment.
Contact: lifesupportmentoring@vineyardcolumbus.org or
Security Ministry
614.259.5256
Medical Response Team
group-leader-or-mentor
Contact: Jason Pierce, jp6797@gmail.com or 614.625.6216 We are looking for volunteers to help with medical emergencies that occur during our weekend services. If you’re a doctor or nurse with hospital or ER experience, or an EMT (Basic or Paramedic) and are interested in learning more, please contact Jason Pierce.
Application: vineyardcolumbus.org/application-to-serve-as-aRegistration is required. Life Support Mentors meet with individuals on a short term basis to provide a listening ear, supportive encouragement, empowered prayer, and biblical guidance. This training, taught by Pastor Lorie Kaufman-Rees, gives leaders actual tools and activities to use with others on a one-on-one basis to facilitate healing, growth, and a deeper personal relationship with God.
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Become a Life Support Mentor
Family ESL Hospitality
Contact: lifesupportmentoring@vineyardcolumbus.org
Tuesdays 7pm, Vineyard Community Center
Application: available at vineyardcolumbus.org
Contact: Abigail Skofield at Abigail.Skofield@vineyardcolumbus.
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on a short term basis to provide a listening ear, supportive
If your small group is looking for a way to serve, our Family ESL
encouragement, empowered prayer, and biblical guidance. If
program needs you! Each Tuesday evening, we welcome in many
you've benefited from the support and healing during a difficult
refugee and immigrant families who come to learn English in the
life season or situation that has resulted in growth and freedom,
community center; part of our programming includes providing
you may wish to help others by providing similar one-on-one
a snack for every child and adult. Due to the religious values that
support.
many of these families have, snacks need to be halal, meaning they do not contain any pork or gelatin and we serve an average
Become a Support for Life Group Leader Contact/Register: supportgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org or 614.259.5472 Application: available at vineyardcolumbus.org We are looking to train leaders to create groups that offer a safe
communities join us in ministering to these families by signing up to provide a snack for any of our scheduled program nights. If your small group would like to provide snacks for an evening, contact Abigail for more information.
environment for those who are struggling to experience the love
Family ESL Program
of Jesus and the care of his community. If you've benefited from
Tuesday, 6:30–9pm, starting September 3–December 20 or for
support and healing during a difficult life season or situation
Winter ESL Classes, January 6–April 9
that has resulted in growth and freedom, you can help others by
Vineyard Community Center
leading a group related to the same issue.
Contact: International Ministries,
We are currently looking for leaders for the following subjects:
international.ministries@vineyardcolumbus.org, or 614.259.5369
• Women with infertility issues • Victims of domestic violence • DivorceCare for Men • GriefShare
VC International Teams & Ministries English as a Second Language (ESL) Volunteers Contact: international.ministries@vineyardcolumbus.org We are seeking volunteers to serve in the following areas for or Fall ESL classes (September 3 - April 9) Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 10–11:30am (Cooper) Tuesdays, 7pm–9pm (Sawmill and Cooper) • Greeters: Our ESL students are eager to interact with people who enjoy giving warm smiles and speaking welcoming words as they enter the classroom. • Teachers: If you have a heart for internationals and enjoy teaching, we need volunteers to teach and assist our daytime and evening ESL classes. Fridays, 9-10am Contact: John Olver, johnolver.vc@gmail.com • Conversation Table Leader: We have a vibrant ESL program and are always in need of volunteers to assist us as Conversation Table Leaders.
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of 60 adults and 80 children. We would love to see small group
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We need your help serving entire international families from toddlers to older adults in an educational and recreational program! You can serve in a variety of ways and settings in this program, including teaching English to adults, homework help and educational activities for children, and being on our hospitality team. No matter what you do, it will be an incredibly fun and amazing way to connect with and serve people from other cultures. Please contact us for more information on how you can help!
After ESL Drop-in Help Center Mondays, 11am–1pm Contact: International Ministries at international.ministries@vineyardcolumbus.org We need volunteers to help our international community by making phone calls (contacting doctors/schools/utility companies/etc.), reading mail, doing research on the computer, and assisting families with navigating the tasks related to daily life and our government systems. Volunteers need to be flexible, able to multi-task, have basic computer skills, and be able to communicate clearly and kindly in a cross-cultural context.
International Communion Scripture Readers
On a typical day volunteers will be making phone calls
Contact: Ximena Lozada-Rosales
(contacting doctors/schools/utility companies/etc.), reading
Ximena.Lozada-Rosales@vineyardcolumbus.org
mail, doing research on the computer, and helping refugee
We’re looking for more Communion Scripture readers to help at
families navigate tasks related to daily life and our government
one of the weekend services on the 2nd weekend of each month by
systems. Volunteers need to be flexible, able to multi-task,
reading Scripture in their native language. If you are interested in
and have basic computer skills. Contact Carli Snyder for more
celebrating the many different cultures represented here at Vineyard
details.
Columbus through reading in your native language and sharing your
• Tutoring
country of origin, please contact Ximena for more information.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30–8:30pm
International Friendships (IFI)
Contact: Andrea Tawney, andrea.tawney.vc@gmail.com
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 meet with an international student or couple monthly for a meal or activity. • IFI Internship Program
We’re looking for committed volunteers to tutor refugee and immigrant children on a weekly basis for the Winter school semester. Come join the fun! Volunteers are required to complete an application, attend a training, and consent to a background check. Please contact Andrea Tawney for more information and a volunteer application.
VC Students VC Students Small Groups & Weekend Services Leaders Middle School Contact: Michael Doom, 614.259.5517 or michael.doom@vineyardcolumbus.org High School Contact: Santos Chaparro,
Contact: Estera Pirosca, e.pirosca@ifiusa.org
614.259.5404 or santos.chaparro@vineyardcolumbus.org
Visit: ifipartners.org/interns.php#give (financial donations)
Volunteer with VC Students in two special areas: Small Groups and
IFI would like to place interns (20 hours/week) in the chemical
Weekend Services. Training is provided.
industry, actuarial science, finance/accounting, statistical analysis, web design/media, and marketing. • Meals for IFI Friday Night Bible Studies Contact: Tiria, exec_assistant@ifiusa.org
Vineyard Community Center Artists Needed Contact: vineyardcolumbusartists@gmail.com
IFI always needs people/small groups to help organize, prepare,
Contact Vineyard Columbus Artists if you are a member of the
and distribute food at our Friday night Bible study when students
church and interested in teaching an arts or crafts class.
and volunteers share a meal together. • Small Group Outreach for International Friendships Contact: Jessica Burchett, 740.816.6518 or burchettjes@gmail.com Sign up: ifipartners.org/groups 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 Contact: Dotty Christensen, dbchristensen77@gmail.com If you enjoy hospitality, encouraging others, hearing how God is working, or want to give gifts, of time or money, then missionary care is for you!
Refugee Ministry Opportunities • Drop-in Center Wednesdays, 3-5pm Contact: Carli Snyder, carli.snyder@vineyardcolumbus.org
Artists Small Group Contact: vineyardcolumbusartists@gmail.com Come with ideas to share and plan a course of growth beginning with a book study. All artists are welcome. Send us an email if you're interested.
Coaches and Referees Needed for Vineyard Athletics! Contact: Jerome Smith, 614.259.5395 or jerome.smith@vineyardcolumbus.org Help with our Youth Basketball, Cheerleading, or NFL Flag Football leagues. We need coaches and referees for grades K-6.
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).
This drop-in center is located at our Vineyard ministry apartment.
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Volunteers for Assisting Dance & Gymnastic Instructor Needed
Kidz Quest Worship: Motion Leaders Workshop
Vineyard Community Center
Contact/Register: Sean Johnson,
Contact: Kathy Miller, kathy.miller0806@gmail.com
sean.johnson@vineyardcolumbus.org
The dance and gymnastics program is looking for people to
Do you like to dance? Would you like to lead children (grades 1-4)
volunteer and serve in supporting our instructors. Previous
to connect with Jesus and celebrate Him? If the answer is ‘yes’
experience with dance and/or gymnastics is appreciated. If you
to both of these questions, then join us for a workshop led by the
are interested, please contact Kathy Miller at
Kidz Quest Worship Coordinator on the 2nd Sunday of each month
kathy.miller0806@gmail.com.
at 2 pm.
Volunteer with After-School Program: Middle and High School
This workshop is free.
Kidz Quest Leaders
Monday-Friday, 3-6pm, September-April
Application: Pick up one at the children’s info desk
Contact: VCCMSHS@vineyardcolumbus.org
Contact: Mike Szlapak, 614.259.5317
Are you a math-wiz? Do you enjoy working with students? The
Jesus said that if we are to inherit the kingdom of God we need
middle and high school after school program is looking for math
to humble ourselves as little children. If this is true, why don’t
tutors for our students! Any consistent availability (only Mondays,
we hang with kids more often to learn to be like them? We have
every other day, etc.) is welcomed.
opportunities this summer and also starting in September.
Are you working in Finance, Agriculture or Health Science? Are
Worship Leader for ages 2-K
you willing to be on a career panel? Our middle and high school
Contact: Pam White, pam.white@vineyardcolumbus.org
students are going to be learning about these career clusters in
Our VineyardKids worship ministry is looking for fun and energetic
the near future, and we are in need of guest panelists!
singers who enjoy celebrating Jesus with young children (ages
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2-K). If you would be available once a month during our weekend
Be an AWANA Leader!
Vineyard Women
Tuesdays, September through May, 6:15-9pm
services, we would love to hear from you!
Cooper Road Campus, Multi-Purpose Room
Vineyard Women Event Team
Application: Pick up an application from the children’s info desk
Contact: Liz Ward, liz.ward@vineyardcolumbus.org
or the Kidz Quest welcome center
We are looking for women who enjoy meeting people, serving
Contact: Mike Szlapak, 614.259.5317
others, and offering hospitality to join our Event Team. We need
We are accepting applications for people who desire to invest in
help promoting the event, administrative help, decorating,
our kids and disciple them. We have a curriculum, ongoing training,
greeting, registration, and more. We have fun serving together—
and a team to work with. We are flexible when you need time off
please join us!
and offer the fringe benefit of being loved by the kids and leaders.
Worship Arts
To make disciples we focus on scripture memory, friendship, and fun.
Serve with Worship Arts
Kidz Quest Worship Team
Contact: worship.arts@vineyardcolumbus.org
Registration: bit.ly/VCKApp Contact: sean.johnson@vineyardcolumbus.org or
The Worship Arts Ministry is looking for experienced musicians (all instruments and vocalists) for all worship teams. We are also
bill.manchester@vineyardcolumbus.org
looking for bilingual vocalists.
Calling all musicians, dancers, and worship leaders! Each weekend
Join the Choir at Vineyard Columbus
over 400 kids come to worship Christ through live music, singing, and motions in kids worship at Vineyard Columbus Cooper Road and campuses. There is a need for worship leaders, band leaders, singers, motion leaders/dancers, guitarists (electric and acoustic), bass players, drummers, and keyboardists. We also often utilize other atypical worship instruments such as violin, cello, trumpet, flute, etc. If you have a heart to see children come closer to Jesus through high-energy, passionate worship, we would like you on our team! To see more check out this video: bit.ly/VCKidsWorship.
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2nd Sunday of each month, 2pm
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Contact: worship.arts@vineyardcolumbus.org Our desire is to join together and sing praises to him. If you are musically gifted, sense God’s calling, and would like to be a part of the Choir at Vineyard Columbus, please email Shannon Gott.
Other Opportunities
Please place new or clean, gently used blankets-all sizes-in the
Car Ministry
entrances. Please donate at campuses through designated
Contact: Jeff, jeff.baker@vineyardcolumbus.org
locations. Let us also know if your small group, family,
Do you work in the auto industry doing mechanical or auto body
neighborhood or work place might like to organize a blanket
work? If so, we are looking to develop a car ministry and would
drive!
love for you to participate!
This collection will run through the end of February.
Baker’s Delight
Dance & Gymnastics Clothes & Shoes
Contact: Mia Byrne, 614.751.5083 or mtjondro@hotmail.com Calling all who loves to bake and have the heart to serve! We bake for the food pantry, Membership 101, single moms, women’s ministry events, LaVina, children’s volunteers, nursing homes, and others. Great serving opportunity with families, friends, and small groups who are looking for outreach opportunities. Please join us!
Community Outreach wire bins found at the VC main campus
Vineyard Community Center, Hospitality Desk Contact: Kathy Miller, kathy.miller0806@gmail.com The dance and gymnastics program is looking for people to donate gently used dance and gymnastics leotards, tights, and costumes. In addition, tap, ballet, and jazz shoes are appreciated. Sizes X-Small Child through Large Adult. Thank you for your generous
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donation! Please drop off at the Vineyard Community Center –
Anti-Human Trafficking
Men’s Reading Glasses Donations (Men’s Prison Ministry)
Contact: Nicole, nicole@iamonevoice.org We assist an organization that works with victims of human
Hospitality Desk (Labeled: Kathy Miller)
We would love to have reading glasses for men in the prisons we
trafficking by providing the following items: nail polish, face wash,
serve, prescription 1.25 thru 2.75 strength. Drop off in our metal
body wash, body lotion, hand sanitizer, Dove soap , facial/skin
bins at the church entrances and clearly mark the bag for men’s
care gift sets, journals, deodorant, lip balm, restaurant gift cards
prison ministry.
Donations for these items are items are collected on an ongoing basis at our Ministry Center and our Cooper Road Campus.
Aunt Mary’s StoryBook Project: Children’s Book Donations Needed
Online Giving & TEXT to Give Contact: 614.259.5443 or Vineyard.Finance@vineyardcolumbus.org You can make a one-time offering or you can schedule regular
The prison ministry visits incarcerated women once a month
giving by visiting vineyardcolumbus.org/give. You can also TEXT
to record incarcerated mothers reading books to their children.
your amount to 614.333.0330 and follow the prompts. For more
Books are wrapped with the CD and mailed to the kids. We accept
info, contact our Finance department.
new and like-new children’s books as donations from age range
If you’ve had an address change, please be sure to update at
newborn – 18 years. Book suggestions: classics, “I love you” books, Christian or morally based, Bibles for teens, board and chapter books. Please drop your bagged/boxed books in the Community Outreach metal bins to the attention of Community Outreach/
www.vineyardcolumbus.org. Click Sign In to access or create your account. Contact: vineyard.giving@vineyardcolumbus.org or Marilyn at 614-259-5443.
Prison Ministry.
Automobile Donations Contact: Mandi, 614.259.5384 Donations of all kinds of cars are accepted, and we provide a receipt for tax purposes. Well-maintained cars or small/mediumsized SUVs are provided to a person or family. High mileage cars
Want To Go Paperless? Contact: vineyard.giving@vineyardcolumbus.org You can now view your contribution statement electronically. Log on to www.vineyardcolumbus.org/give. Click eStatements. You can then go to www.vineyardcolumbus.org/mycontributions.
are okay in fairly good condition. We sell cars in poor condition and use the funds for this ministry.
Blanket Collection for Homeless Outreach Contact: Rhodie.Shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org We our looking for blanket donations to hand out at our Wednesday night outreach as the winter months get closer.
Pantry Donations (Community Outreach) Our pantries are in need of personal care items and we would like to focus on these items from May to September. Please help us collect the following: deodorants, 2 in 1 shampoo/conditioner, razors/shaving cream, lotions and toothpaste/toothbrushes. We also love these in travel size! Please drop off in the metal bins at our Cooper Road campus or the designated location at the campus you attend. We appreciate your generosity.
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Planned Giving
pollo, latas de vegetales, gelatina, cereal
Contact: Kent Irwin, 614.259.5505 or
Higene personal: Vitaminas (adultos y niños), formula infantil,
kent.irwin@vineyardcolumbus.org.
pañales, comida de bebés, jabón de baño, pasta dental, champú,
If you would like to discuss estate planning, contact Kent Irwin.
acondicionador, cepillos de dientes, desodorante- antiperspirante,
Project Venezuela
papel higiénico
Contact: Irene Casale, Irene.casale@vineyardcolumbus.org,
Transitions Donations
614.259.5254
Cooper Road Donation Drop–off: Ministry Center lobby
Due to the severe economic crisis and political upheaval in
throughout the week and during weekend services
Venezuela, there is a severe shortage of food, medicine and other
Campus Donation Drop–off: During weekend worship services.
basic needs. We want to offer some relief to this country by
Contact: diane.bauman@vineyardcolumbus.org
sending some of these necessary items. There will be designated
We are looking for small groups or individuals who want to adopt
containers at the entrance of the church where you can donate
a kitchen for the holidays! You would donate Cookware, dishes,
items to ‘Project Venezuela’ for the next several months. These
silverware and dish towels!
items will then be sent to Venezuelan churches that can distribute them to the populations in greatest need. Please consider participating in this demonstration of God’s love. Please do not bring glass items.
Contact Diane Bauman for more information, or drop off donations at Cooper Rd campus weekdays 8:30-5:00 or anytime on weekends.
Specific items needed: Non-perishables: Rice, sugar, pasta, dry beans, corn or wheat flour, powdered milk, vegetable or canola oil, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, sardines, canned beans, tuna, canned meat, vegetable cans, jell-o, cereal Hygiene: Vitamins (adult & child), diapers, wipes, infant formula, baby food, toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant
Contact: diane.bauman@vineyardcolumbus.org • Diapers: We accept all sizes. Our most needed size is 1. • Formula: All Gerber types, Similac Advance and Similac Isomil • We also need new or gently used receiving blankets. Value Life needs donations of receiving blankets, Newborn
Proyecto Esperanza Venezuela
sleepers and onesies, 0-3 sleepers and onesies and size 1 diapers.
Contacto: Irene Casale, Irene.casale@vineyardcolumbus.org o
Please drop off in the Ministry Center Lobby—Value Life Donations
614.259.5254
containers.
Debido a la gran crisis tanto económica como política que Venezuela está viviendo en los últimos años, nuestros hermanos en ese país están sufriendo una escasez enorme de medicinas, comida y productos básicos diarios. Por esa razón nosotros en La Viña de Columbus queremos ofrecer ayuda a los Venezolanos enviándoles algunos de estos productos. En las entradas de la Iglesia habrá zonas designadas para el “Proyecto Esperanza Venezuela”, ustedes podrán colocar sus donaciones en los próximos meses. Nosotros estaremos enviando estas donaciones a Iglesias en Venezuela las cuales distribuirán las donaciones a las poblaciones de mayor necesidad como ancianatos y personas de bajos recursos. Por favor considere participar en esta gran demostración de amor por nuestros hermanos Venezolanos. Por favor no botellas de vidrio. Alimentos No perecedos: arroz, azúcar, pastas, granos secos, harina do trigo/maíz, leche en polvo, aceite de cocinar, mantequilla de maní, mermelada en envases de plástico, galletas saladas, latas de sardinas, latas de granos, latas de atún, latas de
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Value Life Donations
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Yarn Donations Needed for Baby Blankets Our ministry has received an offer from the ladies at the Ohio Reformatory for Women to make 25 crocheted baby blankets for Vineyard’s Value Life ministry and we are truly excited to have this opportunity! The women in the prison will crochet these blankets but we need your help to collect any color of infant quality yarn.
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DECEMBER 2019
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 COOPER & LANE: 1pm, 3pm, 5 pm. SAWMILL: 3pm, 5pm EAST: 6PM LA VINA: will join Cooper Christmas Eve service and we will provide interpretation at the 5pm service. VINEYARDCOLUMBUS.ORG
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B O O K S TO R E 614.891.6440 M O N D AY Closed T U E S D AY 12-5pm W E D N E S D AY 12-5pm T H U R S D AY 12-5pm F R I D AY 12-5pm S AT U R D AY 5:30-8:15pm S U N D AY 8:45am-1:45pm Closed during services
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