 This Sunday at the Vineyard:
Join us this Sunday, as we begin a new message series about passion, we're calling Real Heart.
We are going to spend the next four weeks talking about topics that
really get people excited here at the Vineyard. People are moved by
passion. Come and hear what some of our leaders are passionate about,
and what that passion looks like when it's turned into action!
We hope you'll join us this Sunday, as we talk about Outreach. Remember to invite a friend!
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Book Recommendations
This
past week, Mike recommended a couple books on the kingdom of God, we
would like to share with you. If you are interested in borrowing the dvd
of Derek Morphew that he shared, please contact us at vineyard@ithacavineyard.org, and we will get that to you.
Breakthrough Derek Morphew
Jesus
came preaching and demonstrating the kingdom of God. So radical was
this breakthrough that human history is divided by it into before Christ
and after Christ. The theology of the kingdom provides the best
framework for understanding the life and ministry of Jesus, signs and
wonders, healing, revivals, missions, and the Christian life. Derek
explores the kingdom through both Old and New Testaments and then works
out the implications of the kingdom for life and ministry.
The Gospel of the Kingdom George Eldon Ladd
Ladd
gives a clear and practical explanation of the central message of
Jesus' ministry for the general reader. Avoiding technical discusions
and long arguments about issues of interpretation, Ladd has instead
sought to explain the Kingdom of God and the urgency of its meaning and
message for our own time. Ladd's study of Jesus' parables and the Sermon
on the Mount is as devotional as it is instructive. In the words of
Owsald Smith, Ladd's explanation of the concept of the Kingdom of God
will "make the Bible a new book."
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Sacred Rhythms/Sane Living Conference
Sacred
Rhythms/Sane Living is a two-day conference sponsored by the Ithaca
Vineyard and led by Dave Nixon, director of Sustainable Faith and
founding pastor of Vineyard Central.
During the conference, Dave
will discuss the cultural shifts that have occurred over that last
couple of generations and how these have affected us socially,
emotionally, economically, physically, and spiritually.
This
Friday evening/ Saturday event is designed to help you feel the rhythm
of spiritual practices that lead to greater intimacy with God.
Conference
participants will be introduced to a more intentional and saner way to
honor their relationship with God in a way that is rooted in the
Gospels.
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 Saturday Matinee
Come watch a movie with us! This Saturday, August 14th @ 3pm,
we will be showing Cars on the big screens. There will be popcorn and
m&ms. Invite your friends & bring your family for an afternoon
of cinematic fun!
See you there!
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 Backpack Giveaway
The
start of a new school year should be a fun time. Who doesn't love all
of those new pencils and erasers? Let's help some kids in need in our
community start the year off right, with a nice new backpack stuffed
with supplies.
This Sunday, August 15th,
we will have backpacks and lists in the cafe. We would love for you to
take a backpack and a list, fill it with lots of fun school supplies,
and bring it back to the church on August 22nd. We will also collect donations for the backpacks during this time.
We have set a goal to fill 50 backpacks!
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 Got a weed-whacker?
The
parking lot across the street is looking a little wild and weedy. We
are looking for a volunteer or two to help trim up some of the weeds in
the parking lot and around the building.
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 Coffee Giveaway
FREE Gimme Coffee on the Commons! Our next coffee giveaway is Saturday, August 28th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm @ The Aurora Street Pavilion, The Commons (near Simeon's).
This
is a great way of demonstrating God's love to our community in a
practical way. We do these events to let people know that God loves
them.
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 Business
Meeting
We're holding a business meeting, following a
dish-to-pass lunch Sunday, August 29th at 1:00pm to talk about the church budget and to discuss some exciting things
that are going on @ the Vineyard. Hope to see you there!
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 Monday Morning Playgroup
Our Playgroup is a whole lot of fun! We'd love to have you join us. We meet in the nursery from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
each Monday morning. It's a great chance to escape the heat, and chat
with other moms (or dads) while your kids play! Please bring a healthy
snack to share for lunch.
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 Prayer Hours
Each Wednesday, members of the prayer team will be at the church between the hours of 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm.
They would love to pray with you about anything you need. If you feel
like you need prayer, or are interested in praying at the church during
this time, feel free to drop by.
If you are interested in learning more about the prayer team, or have any questions, please contact |
 Feed My Starving Children
Does
the idea of helping to prepare 100,000 meals to feed children in places
like Haiti (and elsewhere) at a cost of under $.20 (yes, 20 cents) a
meal without leaving Ithaca appeal to you? Participate and contribute
to the food "packing event" for Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) on September 10 & 11. Consider
volunteering for a 2 hour shift, packing dry food. This event is open
to everyone ages 8 and up, and will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church
in Ithaca.
If you are interested, please e-mail vineyard@ithacavineyard.org.
If you would like to make a financial gift towards this outreach, you
can place a check in the Sunday offering and simply write FMSC on the
memo line
(or on the offering envelope).
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 Discovering Membership - Vineyard 101
Our next Discovering Membership - Vineyard 101
class, will be held Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm in the
cafe. If you have been attending the Vineyard for two months, we
encourage you to join us! Lunch will be provided.
You can sign up online here. Check out our website for more information about why membership matters. |
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