Women’s Bible Study Opportunity

Vineyard Central — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:25:47 +0000

Need some girls time-out?

Girls, I’ve got a treat for you! Lots of you are familiar with Beth Moore. If you’re not, Beth is a gifted speaker and writer who is known for her ability to get to the heart of the Scriptures and tell you in plain, every day language just exactly what it means to you. And she does it in a “Girl, I gotta-tell-ya-because-I-love-ya” kind of way. Beth is passionate about the life-transforming power of God, and her messages are straight from God’s Word.

Two Mondays in March (8th and 15th) I’m hosting a women’s bible teaching get together from 3:30 – 5:45 pm at 1801 Mills. Free childcare will also be available for those who register. (We have limited space, so sign up asap).

The video series is called Loving Well, based on I John, Chapter 4. The premise is that you can’t properly love others until you’ve been loved well by God first. Beth hits home the point that as Christians, we are called to especially love those who are difficult to love, and that God wants to provide the key to doing just that.

If you would like to attend, please email Christiane Sears at Cantwait2surf@hotmail.com by Sunday, March 7, 2010 to reserve your spot. To watch a sample of the video series and to listen to testimonials, go here.

And, check the Facebook Event page!

The Gilles Family Welcomes…

Vineyard Central — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:21:35 +0000

The Gilles family (Kevin, Sarah, Noah and Ethan) welcomed Ruby Rose Diane on February 24. If you are interested in supporting them with meals, please e-mail Angie Ferrell at aaferrell@yahoo.com. A schedule will be forthcoming. Thanks for loving the Gilles family in this way!

Reminder: Baptism Service Apr. 4

Vineyard Central — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:20:21 +0000

This is a reminder for any families interested in participating in the Easter gathering baptisms and dedications on Sunday, April 4. Please contact Angie Ferrell ataaferrell@yahoo.com no later than March 8th if you’re interested, and include which family member(s) are being dedicated/baptized.

Gathering: March 7

Vineyard Central — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:18:27 +0000

Greetings to the VC Family from the Gatherings team! We pray that you are growing in Christ this Lenten season. We invite you to join us for Sunday’s gathering, this coming March the 7th, where instead of a ‘festival’ atmosphere, we’ll be joining together for mindful relection, in keeping with the nature of the season. Our service begins at 10 am. Childcare will be provided up to age 8.Children older than 8 are asked to sit with their families. We will share a meal following the service, so please bring a dish to pass or a beverage.

We are in need of 2 people who would be willing to greet and welcome visitors before the service. We’ve identified this as an important way we can live up to our goal of showing hospitality to newcomers. Please email if you’re able to volunteer to be one of these people. Thanks in advance!

Questions? Send ‘em to gatherings@vineyardcentral.com

VC Baptism / Dedication: Apr 4

Vineyard Central — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:58:33 +0000

An early church tradition was to baptize new believers on Easter Sunday. As part of the VC Easter festival on April 4, we will be including a dedication and baptism service. This is open to families with new family members they wish to dedicate or baptize into the VC faith community, as well as to older kids and adults who are interested in being baptized as a step in their personal faith journey.

For parents who wish to dedicate or baptize their new family member/s: The VC family is representative of many different faith traditions, and within those traditions there are different rites or ceremonies by which parents express their desire to raise their child in the knowledge of Christ. Both dedication and baptism are symbolic ways of committing our children to the Lord and of invoking our faith community’s support to that end.

For children and adults with a desire to be baptized, we follow the 1st century church tradition of baptism by submersion and will have our “baptismal pool” available.

If you are interested in participating, please e-mail Angie Ferrell at aaferrell@yahoo.com. Include who is being dedicated or baptized and which it is. Also, anyone who would like to be a part of a small team of folks to coordinate this effort, please contact me. More information will be forthcoming.

VC Women’s Retreat, Apr 9-10

Vineyard Central — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:57:17 +0000

Please save the date for the Vineyard Central Women’s Retreat April 9-10, a celebration of resurrection in the Easter Season (with hopefully brighter days and warmer climate). The retreat will be held at the Convent on Lincoln (the Nixon’s home) and include a gathering with singing and desserts on Friday night; brunch, prayer time, an art activity, and dinner on Saturday. We are asking for a $20 donation to cover food and art costs (which will be prepared and organized by house churches). You are welcome to come to all, or only a portion. Rooms are also available in the convent for both Friday and Saturday night, at $25 a night– the full retreat option. If you are interested in attending or helping please email maryellenmitchell@gmail.com.

A Conversation Concerning Immigration

Vineyard Central — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:46:16 +0000

February 26
-6.30 pm (Tamales/Coffee Served)
-7.00-9.30 pm (The Conversation)

- Volunteers needed! -
- Be sure to check the FB event page -

:: St. Elizabeths – 1757 Mills Av. Norwood, OH 45212

Speakers to Include:

- Prof. Dan La Botz Miami University of Ohio – will speak about the history of immigration.
- Don Sherman – Executive Director of Cincinnati Interfaith Workers Center (CIWC) – will speak specifically on worker’s rights issues here in Cincinnati.
- Voices from our community – real people speak about immigration issues from their perspective – come share your perspective.

:: Make plans to attend this informative and inspiring conversation to help promote justice in our communities.

:: Please bring a few dollars to donate to offset the cost of the tamales and the coffee.

:: Please invite your friends who have varying viewpoints to join the conversation, all are welcome.

Questions and Contact:
- Shaina Horner (Hispanic Ministry Coordinator at the Healing Center) – (shainarose@gmail.com)
- Joshua Hanauer – (joshuahanauer@me.com)
- Matt Dawson – (mattdawson7@gmail.com)

Mills House Church – soliciting supplies!

Vineyard Central — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:37:18 +0000

The Mills House Church has decided to improve the kid’s room in the church building. They have already invested in curtains and will be putting more up soon. At this point, they are soliciting latex primer and any colorful latex housepaints that anyone can spare. If you’d like to donate, get in touch with Elizabeth.

Gathering: Feb. 7

Vineyard Central — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:42:44 +0000

The Vineyard Central community will be gathering this Sunday, Feb 7 at 10 am for worship, teaching, and a shared meal. Please bring a dish to contribute to the potluck. Joshua Hanauer will be teaching from the lectionary passage. Childcare will be provided for younger children (up to age 8.) Please join us!

For other events happening at VC, check the Calendar!

So Many Ways to Connect

Vineyard Central — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:16:09 +0000

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