August MIX 2019 by Vineyard Columbus

M I N I S T RY C O N TAC T S Bookstore Jeff Baker, 614.259.5323 Church Planting Nada Attallah, 614.259.5303 Community Center 614.259.5503 Community Life/Small Groups Deb George, 614.259.5358 Community Outreach 614.259.5441 Connect Cinnamon Doran, 614.259.5235 Counseling Center Yolanda Zellars, 614.259.5409 Financial Ministry 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 Joyce Stewart, 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 Institute Andy Saperstein, 614.259.5305 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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V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S PA S T O R S Senior Pastor, Rich Nathan Executive Asst. Denise Birkhoff, 614.259.5313

Lane Avenue Campus Pastor, Andrew Oswalt Ministry. Asst. Sandy Huizingh, 614.259.5242

Associate & Staff Care and Formation Pastor, Julia Pickerill 614.259.5246

Leader Development Pastor, Andy Saperstein Admin. Asst. Marsha Martin, 614.259.5305

Associate & Weekend and Welcome Pastor, Eric Pickerill Ministry Asst. Cinnamon Doran, 614.259.5235

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

International Ministries Pastor, Bill Christensen 614.259.5369

Outreach & Connect Pastor, Kerry Davis Admin. Asst. Diane Bailey, 614.259.5482

Children’s Pastor, April Murphy Admin. Asst. Kristi Webster, 614.259.5466

Sawmill Campus Pastor, Scott Engebretson Admin. Asst. Myra Gaiters, 614.259.5439

Children’s Pastor, Mike Szlapak Ministry Asst. Debi Leake, 614.259.5413

Small Groups Pastor, Paige Goslin 614.259.5477

Church Extension & Evangelism Pastor, Stephen Van Dop Admin. Asst. Nada Attallah, 614.259.5303

Support For Life Pastor, Lorie Kaufman-Rees Ministry Asst. Joyce Stewart, 614.259.5256

Community Center Pastor, Daniel Nathan Admin. Asst. Ahdra Young, 614.259.5503

Visitation & Care Pastor, Anthony Cannon 614.259.5364

Community Life Pastor, Amanda Nash Admin. Asst. Marsha Martin, 614.259.5305

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

Community Outreach Pastor, Daniel Nathan Admin. Asst. Ahdra Young, 614.259.5503

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

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

Worship Arts Pastor, Craig Allen Admin. Asst. Shannon Gott, 614.259.5310

Executive Pastor, Craig Heselton Executive Asst. Denise Birkhoff, 614.259.5313

Young Adult Pastor, Shane Huey Ministry Asst. Davonte Butler, 614.259.5290

Financial & Career Ministries Pastor, Kent Irwin 614.259.5505

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

La Viña Campus Pastor, Irene Casale-Petrarca Admin. Asst. Danalys Castro, 614.259.5241

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

AUGUST 2019

’ve been reflecting recently on the way we use social media, particularly Twitter. So many tweets are designed to demonstrate one’s moral superiority as compared to,

say, a philandering politician, an unpatriotic sports figure, or a Neanderthal religious spokesperson. Have you noticed in the gospels that Jesus never allows people to feel morally superior by letting them get away with an attack on a third person? Instead, Jesus always gets uncomfortably personal regarding

"HAVE YOU NOTICED IN THE GOSPELS THAT JESUS NEVER ALLOWS PEOPLE TO FEEL MORALLY SUPERIOR BY LETTING THEM GET AWAY WITH AN ATTACK ON A THIRD PERSON? INSTEAD, JESUS ALWAYS GETS UNCOMFORTABLY PERSONAL

our own sins.

REGARDING OUR OWN SINS."

Consider, for example, two chapters from the Gospel of Luke: Luke 12 and 13. In Luke 12:1-12, after condemning the Pharisees,

of themselves as morally superior to the man. They may have

Jesus could have easily continued to mock them, allowing

thought, “We’re not greedy. We are poor! We have no assets!

the crowds of ordinary people to feel morally superior to the

We have no estates coming to us from our parents! And we’re

Pharisees. But instead, Jesus gets personal with the crowds

certainly not building big barns to store our abundant grain.”

and says in essence, “Now, let me address you! Here’s what I’m

But Jesus doesn’t allow the poor to feel morally superior to the

concerned about regarding you! Don’t be afraid of the religious

wealthy. Instead, Jesus gets personal and says, “You poor, stop

teachers. Make sure you acknowledge me in the face of religious

worrying about tomorrow! Trust God’s provision for you today!

intimidation. Make sure you acknowledge me even in face of

God sees you and he loves you! So, trust him and stop being so

state-sponsored intimidation. Otherwise, I won’t acknowledge

anxious!” Jesus always addresses the essential problem that he

you on the Day of Judgment before my Father in Heaven!” I’ll bet

sees in each of us. We always want to talk about other people’s

the crowds stopped laughing at the Pharisees when Jesus talked

issues. Jesus responds by asking, “What’s driving you?”

about their own judgment.

One more example. In Luke 13:22-30, someone asks Jesus a

Then in Luke 12:13-21, a man comes and asks Jesus to settle a

theological question: “Are there few that are saved?” In other

dispute that he has with his brother over an estate. We don’t

words, what about those who have never heard? What about the

know if the dispute was a legitimate one or not. It’s very possible

Aborigine in Australia who has never heard the gospel in her own

that the man who asked for Jesus’ help had indeed been ripped

language? What about the man who was hurt by the church?

off by his brother. As in many cases today, it may be that one

What about people who are raised their whole lives in another

sibling has taken everything for himself and left the others with

religion? Will they be saved?

nothing.

These questions aren’t trivial or insignificant. They are definitely

This passage doesn’t settle everything we would like to know

worthy of consideration. Indeed, thoughtful Christians have

about what to do when we have a financial dispute in a family.

written extensively on the fate of those who have not heard. This

It doesn’t tell us whether it’s ever right to seek legal counsel.

is an issue that the church has considered for 2,000 years. But, in

It doesn’t tell us what God’s will is for us when we believe that

this case, Jesus doesn’t let the questioner keep either Jesus or

an estate is unfairly divided. What it does tell us is, whether we

the gospel at arm’s length. Instead, he gets personal. He doesn’t

are ripped off or not by a family member, Jesus is concerned

answer the abstract question of how many people will ultimately

about greed in our lives. Jesus says to the petitioner, “Be on your

be saved. Rather, he asks the more personal questions: what

guard against all forms of greed!” In other words, Jesus asks,

about you? Are you saved? Make sure you enter the kingdom. One

“Why is this dispute causing you so much upset? Why are you not

day the door will be slammed shut. Cure your own soul. Make

sleeping? Why is your brother’s actions such a big deal to you?

sure you’re in!

What’s going on inside of you?”

Whenever we feel morally superior to someone else, we can be

In this case, Jesus puts his finger on the greed that is in the

almost certain that Jesus is not affirming us in those feelings.

person who is asking for justice. Again, we don’t know Jesus’

Instead, he shines the light of his Word into the dark corners of

view of the dispute. And we don’t know who is right or who is

our souls, corners that we’d prefer stay hidden. So, fellow social

wrong. Rather, Jesus gets personal. Jesus in essence says to the

media users, when we say on social media or to a friend, “Have

man: “I care more about the condition of your heart than I care

you heard about X? Isn’t he disgusting?” Jesus might respond

about making sure you get your fair share. What is growing inside

by getting personal, asking us the question, “What about you?

of you is greed which, if left unchecked, will be a cancer in your

What’s the condition of your soul in the bright light of God’s

soul! Before I deal with the estate, let me first deal with you!

presence? Have you removed the log from your own eye so that

In Luke 12:22-34, those overhearing Jesus’ words to the man

you can see clearly enough to remove the splinter from your

who sought justice regarding this estate may have thought

brother’s eye?” V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G

Upcoming Class Date Sunday, September 15, 2:30-5:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Learn more and register for free childcare at v ineyardcolumbus.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

AUGUST 2019

Baptism Classes | Youth (Ages 10-18) & Adult Saturday & Sunday, August 3 & 4, after services

Marriage

Contact: baptism@vineyardcolumbus.org

Journey to Oneness: Committed Dating & Engaged Couples

Children's Contact: Mike Szlapak, 614.259.5317 or

Thursdays, September 5–October 10, 7–9pm, Cooper Road Campus

mike.szlapak@vineyardcolumbus.org

Additional two weeks for stepfamilies on October 17 & 24, 7–9pm

Middle School Contact: Michael Doom, 614.259.5517 or

Cost: $20 per person (includes required reading material and online

michael.doom@vineyardcolumbus.org

relationship inventory)

High School Contact: Santos Chaparro, 614.259.5404 or

santos.chaparro@vineyardcolumbus.org

Contact: Mindy, mindy.layman@vineyardcolumbus.org

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

Open to all couples in committed dating relationships, those

proclamation of your decision to follow Christ. To participate in

considering engagement and engaged couples! Come learn how to

baptism, you must attend one of the required classes.

have the kind of marriage God intended. Open to all, but required

Next Baptisms: Saturday & Sunday, October 5 & 6

for those getting married at Vineyard Columbus. Couples creating

Baptism Celebrations: Saturday & Sunday, August 10 & 11

Join A Small Group Visit: vineyardcolumbus.org/groups Contact: smallgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org

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.

Doing life in community is important. Small groups bring people

Journey to Oneness: Married Couples

together from different cultures, life stages, and experiences for

Tuesdays, August 6–27, 7–9pm, Cooper Road Campus

a rich community of worship, friendship, growth, and service. Stop

Childcare: Childcare is included, ages 1-12, (must register a week in

by the small group area at your campus to learn more!

advance)

Membership 101

Cost: $25 per couple (includes required reading material and online relationship inventory)

Sunday, September 15, 2:30–5:30pm, Cooper Road Campus

Teacher: Senior Pastor Rich Nathan

Contact: Mindy, mindy.layman@vineyardcolumbus.org

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

The Journey to Oneness classes will deepen the friendship

Meet pastors and learn more about the history and beliefs of

and shared values in your marriage. You & your spouse will find

Vineyard Columbus. This class is required for membership. No

encouragement and spiritual & practical applications to bring Jesus

pre-registration is necessary, unless you need childcare (ages 1–12).

into the center of your relationship. Following the session, you can

FAMILIES & MARRIAGE

request to meet with a Marriage Coach couple to further enrich

Family Baby Dedication Classes Classes: Saturday & Sunday, November 23 & 24, 7:45pm Saturday, November 30 & Sunday, December 1, 10:45am & 1:15pm Dedications: Saturday & Sunday, December 14 & 15 Dedication Application Deadline: Sunday, December 1 Contact: Beth Best, beth.best@vineyardcolumbus.org Class attendance is required for baby dedication. If you have previously attended a class for another child, you do not have to attend again. Applications are available at the Information Counter and online. Please bring your completed application to the class. On the day of dedication, please check in 30 minutes before the service begins.

your marriage relationship.

Journey of Hope Tuesdays, September 24 – October 29, 7-9pm Cost: $25 per couple Childcare: Childcare is included, ages 1-12, (must register a week in advance) 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.

Vineyard Columbus Homeschool Network Contact: Martha, marthahawthorne@gmail.com Our mission is to support and empower families who homeschool their children. We all contribute our unique gifts to benefit and build up one another, and to provide support to children and parents through classes, field trips, and social engagements. Find us on Facebook!

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VC Students

Girls of Grace

VC Students | Middle & High School

Cooper Road Campus

During weekend services at all campuses

Cost: $10

Middle School Contact: Michael Doom,

614.259.5517 or michael.doom@vineyardcolumbus.org

Contact: Glenda Martin, michellem661@aol.com

High School Contact: Santos Chaparro,

The mission of Girls of Grace is to empower the lives of girls through

614.259.5404 or santos.chaparro@vineyardcolumbus.org

a focus on God's creation of people, and how that creation relates

VC Students is our community of students from across the city

to self-esteem and self-awareness. The purpose of this six-week

seeking to experience God and grow deeper in their faith. See you

course is to focus on building and creating a positive self-image

there!

in the lives of girls. We will focus on Psalm 139 and explore the

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

definition of being fearfully and wonderfully made. Each one and a half hour class is structured around discussion, activity, and a takehome concept to develop a community of girls who love Christ, love themselves, and love others.

Student Core is our leadership team where we partner with Christ

It is our prayer to give girls a good foundation, for them to stay

to heal the world. We have so much fun doing God’s work together—

equipped and be reminded of who they are throughout life’s journey,

join us!

and to plant the seed that they are fearfully and wonderfully made

Absolute Basics September 10–October 29, 7–8:15pm, Cooper Road Campus Cost: $15 Register: vineyardcolumbus.org/events/10845 Contact: Denise, denise.birkhoff@vineyardcolumbus.org

throughout the circumstances of life. Class size is limited to 12 girls.

A D U LT M I N I S T R I E S Seniors

This 8-week class gives your student (grades 6-8) the opportunity

Phase III: A Ministry for Retirees

to reflect on the most basic tenets of the Christian faith. It will also

1st Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30am

give them a safe environment to ask questions and grapple with

Contact: Ron Schmidt, rjsgar@gmail.com

the divine truths proclaimed by the church. Students will also have

This group is for people of retirement age who want to flourish in

the opportunity to begin to understand what it means to become

the Kingdom of God. We have opportunities to have fun and develop

a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ. This class is for students in

deep relationships with other Christians our age, grow personally

any stage of their spiritual journey. Topics include: Church History,

and spiritually, and give back by serving (supporting other ministries).

the Trinity, the work of the Holy Spirit, being a Both-And Christian. Registration is required. Space is limited.

Singles Ministry

VineyardKids

Before you Begin the Journey: Becoming Relationship Ready

Awana

Saturday, August 10, 9am-1pm, Cooper Road Campus

Tuesdays, beginning September 19, 2019 through May 2020

Cost: $10 per person (includes class materials & online inventory)

7-8:30pm, Vineyard Community Center

Cost: $30

Contact: Mindy, mindy.layman@vineyardcolumbus.org

Rather than assisting you in finding “the one”, this class will

Contact: David Grace, 614.769.4413

equip you to stand firm in your identity in Christ and bring your

Awana is a discipleship program where parents and children (grades

best self to current and future relationships. You’ll also receive

1-6) memorize and learn the Bible, have fun, and become more

practical information on beginning and navigating healthy dating

like Jesus. It’s a lot of fun and a great way for the church and the

relationships, including the qualities to look for in a dating partner

family to partner together in raising up our kids to love Jesus. There

and how to set healthy relationship boundaries. Open to singles and

is a limit to the number of children that can participate, so please

dating couples.

Wednesdays, September 18 - October 23, 6:30-8pm

AUGUST 2019

Vineyard Men

Man Camp 4.0

180 Men’s Recovery Group

Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp

Friday, September 27–Sunday, September 29

Mondays, 7-9pm, Cooper Road Campus

Cost: Early Bird–$60 ends August 9,Regular–$70 ends September 15

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

180 exists to help men who struggle with sexual brokenness. This

Contact: Jeff Best, mancampvc@gmail.com

ministry is open to all men. We emphasize both the healing power

Pack your bags, grab your tents, and let's get ready to camp in the

of God and the personal responsibility of men to pursue purity. We

great outdoors. This will be a time to laugh, compete, tell stories,

include worship, teaching, small group accountability, mentoring,

make pals, and talk to God. Man Camp was designed to help men

and healing prayer.

take time to get away from the hustle and stress of life, decompress

Authentic Manhood: A Man and His Story Wednesdays, September 18 through October 23, 7-9pm Cooper Road Campus Contact: Nada, nada.attallah@vineyardcolumbus.org Every man’s life tells a ‘’ Story’’. In the pursuit of Authentic Manhood, every man must understand and come to grips with the defining moments and key relationships that have his unique ‘’story’’. The series provides men with biblical perspectives of their story. It equips them to embrace how their past has affected their present and prepares them to deal with whatever the future may hold.

Chili & Chainsaws Saturday, September 14, 7am–2pm, Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp Register: vineyardcolumbus.org (register by Friday, September 13) Contact: Jeff Best, mancampvc@gmail.com We know you love Chili and we believe that some of you also LOVE Chainsaws. How about we put those two passions together at our Chili & Chainsaws event. On Saturday, September 14 we will head up to Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp to cut and split some wood in preparation for Man Camp 4.0 and of course, enjoy some chili and fellowship. Let's make it a friendly competition and have a Chili Cook-off

and kick back, and provide a safe place to relax and just be yourself. Each camper will be part of a unit made up of 6-8 men, led by a Trip Captain. Worship band and recording artist, Truslow, will lead us in worship once again throughout the weekend. *Please note that registration will not be open the last two weeks prior to Man Camp to allow Trip Captains sufficient time to contact their unit and make arrangements for a great weekend for everyone. So please sign up early to ensure your spot. Please select your trip captain as you register for the event. Let's spread the word and invite your friends to experience God in a new way and make this the best Man Camp yet.

Plan, Pray and Play Saturday, September 7, 9am–12pm, Rocky Fork Metro Park 7180 E Walnut St. Westerville, OH 43081 in the pavilion at the rear of the park Contact: Jeff Best, mancampvc@gmail.com We will gather at Rocky Fork Metro Park on September 7 to review plans and logistics for Man Camp 4.0, as well as cover the event and one another in prayer. If time allows, we’ll even throw in a game or two! You don’t want to miss this fun and Spirit-filled event!

Vineyard Women

and bring our favorite Chili recipe. Water and paper-ware will be

International Women’s Breakfast

provided.

1st Saturdays, 9:30–11:30am, Cooper Road Campus

Things to bring: Your favorite Chili, gloves, boots appropriate for working outdoors. Chainsaw and axe if you have them.

Contact: Flo Gimei, fgimei@gmail.com or Julie Franks, jufranks@hotmail.com We are a group of women from all over the world who meet the first Saturday of every month to experience unity in Christ while we honor our unique cultures and diversity. We share a meal, listen to a brief teaching, discuss and pray for one another. Please bring a dish to share, but if you are unable to bring food, come anyway!

Mom’s Refresh Every 3rd Friday beginning August 16, 9:30–11:30am Cooper Road Campus Childcare: Available for ages 1-12, $5/child, $10/family Register: vineyardcolumbus.org (for childcare by August 14) Contact: Sierra Stephanoff, sierrastephanoff@kw.com A monthly time for moms to gather together to build friendships and experience God. For more information, please contact Sierra.

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Soul Provider Friday, August 9, 6:30–9pm, Cooper Road Campus

Young Adults

Childcare: Available for ages 1-12 (must register in advance)

Breathe | Eyes To See

Friday, August 9–Sunday, August 11, Heartland Conference Center

(childcare & event by Wednesday, August 7)

Cost: Onsite Registration–$125 & Individual Breakouts–$25

Contact: Myiesha McCrary, myiesha.mccrary@vineyardcolumbus.org

Soul Provider is a ministry for moms who are single with children up to 18 years of age. We meet the second Friday of every month. Please join us for dinner, special kids' programming and a time of spiritual encouragement and renewal.

Contacts: Shane Huey, shane.huey@vineyardcolumbus.org Breathe Fest is a 3-day, outdoor festival for young adults. Young people from Vineyard Churches in the area come together and camp with their community, worship in the night and in the morning, receive the word from some of our talented speakers, and dive into

Stay Connected!

deep discussion during our afternoon breakout sessions. There is

also time to participate in food trucks, and outdoor activities like

happening in Women’s Ministry!

swimming, volleyball and basketball. We are proud to announce that this year’s speakers are Jay Pathak of Mile High Vineyard, Brian

Women’s Summer Series | Your God is TOO Small

Williams of Hope City House Of Prayer, and our very own Shane

Wednesday, August 7, 7-9pm, Cooper Road Campus

Huey. Join us, all are welcome!

Childcare: Ages 1-12 years, $5/child or $10 per family, must register online in advance Register: vineyardcolumbus.org (childcare only) Contact: Liz Ward, liz.ward@vineyardcolumbus.org As followers of Jesus, we ought to know what the Bible teaches us about God (as well as know Him personally). Few of us, however, really know that much about what the Bible says about God, which is why we regularly find ourselves overwhelmed and stressed out whenever we face a challenge or crisis. We don’t really grasp the strength of His power or the extent of His sovereignty or the riches of His grace or the depths of His love. We simply don’t understand how BIG our God really is! Please join us for the last session of our three-part series from the Old Testament as we consider what scripture tells us about the God we follow! Marlene Nathan will be our featured speaker. You won’t want to miss it! Join us for an

VC Twenty Weekly Gatherings Sundays, 6pm, Cooper Road Campus Childcare: Available Contacts: Shane Huey, shane.huey@vineyardcolumbus.org Join us every Sunday evening at our Cooper Road campus for our VC Twenty service. VC Twenty is a place for young adults from Columbus to connect. We’d love for you to come hang out with us at our gathering for a night of worship, teaching, and community. Whether you’re a college student, young professional, or somewhere in between, we’re saving a seat for you!

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

evening of worship, Bible teaching and prayer followed by a time of

ICS Walk-in Clinics

food, fun, and fellowship in the lobby! Invite your family, friends, co-

1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30pm–8:30pm (August 7 & 21)

workers, neighbors…all are welcome!

Vineyard Community Center

Women, Worship & the Word | The Women in Jesus’ Life: A Study of Women in the Gospels

Contact: Jeanine Winfrey, 614.259.5322 or jeanine.winfrey@vineyardcolumbus.org Cost: $20 payable at the time of intake (Intake & Consultation)

Wednesdays, September 18–October 30, 7-9pm

Vineyard Immigration Counseling Services ("ICS") provides

Cooper Road Campus

humanitarian-based immigration legal assistance to persons at or

Childcare: Ages 1-12 years, $5/child or $10 per family, must register

below 150% of the US Federal Poverty Guidelines. ICS responds to

online in advance

requests from members of the public through our monthly intake

clinic. After intake is completed, clients will be given a 30-minute

Contact: Liz Ward, liz.ward@vineyardcolumbus.org

consultation with an AILA immigration attorney in a timely manner.

Women play a prominent role in the gospel accounts of Jesus—

Attorney referrals may be necessary upon consultation. ICS also

Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Some of us miss how very unusual

provides legal representation for a limited number of clients per

this was for His culture and day. Jesus was a true radical when it

year; representation decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

came to women, and they responded to Him with genuine affection

Intake is the mandatory first step to receiving services.

and faithful devotion. Please join us as we discover what we as 21st

Types of cases we currently handle:

century women can learn about ourselves and about Jesus from our

• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ("DACA")

1st century sisters.

• Defensive Asylum • U Visa • Other Humanitarian Please bring all relevant immigration documents to the appointment or clinic so that we may best serve you. All matters discussed are kept privileged and confidential.

AUGUST 2019

Servicios de Consulta de Inmigración

Mujeres en Acción, Ohio Hispanic Coalition

Las clínicas ambulatorias se ofreceránel primer y tercer miércoles

Todos los martes a partir del 21 de enero hasta el 30 de Julio del

(Agosto 7 y 21)

2019 a las 5–7pm, Cooper Road Campus

6:30pm to 8:30pm en Vineyard Community Center

Contact: Danalys Castro, danalys.castro@vineyardcolumbus.org

Costo: $20.00 (Entrevista y Consulta)

El Grupo es Mujeres en Acción, y hablamos sobre cómo podemos

Contacto: Jeanine Winfrey, 614.259.5322 or

ayudar a las víctimas de Violencia Domestica en todas sus

jeanine.winfrey@vineyardcolumbus.org

necesidades, Ayudamos a reconstruir su autoestima, Platicamos

Vineyard Immigration Counseling Services (“ICS”) provee asistencia

como no afectar a los niños cuando hay divorcios y en la segunda

legal de inmigración en casos de protección humanitaria a personas

hora hacemos Manualidades, Tejido, Jardinería, Joyería, y muchas

que cualifiquen mediante los índices de pobreza de 150% o menos,

cosas más.

de acuerdo a las Guías Federales de Pobreza en E.U. ICS responde a solicitudes de miembros de la comunidad, a través de las entrevistas realizadas en las clínicas mensuales. Luego de completar la entrevista los clientes tendrán una consulta de 30 minutos en un tiempo razonable, con un(a) abogado(a) de inmigración afiliada a AILA . Es probable que su caso sea referido a un abogado de la práctica privada posterior a la consulta. ICS también provee representación legal a un limitado número de clientes al año; dicha representación se determinará caso a caso. La entrevista es el primer paso obligatorio para brindarle nuestros servicios. Tipo de casos que manejamos actualmente: • Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (“DACA”) • Procedimientos defensivos de asilo • Visa U • Otros procesos humanitarios Por favor traiga a la cita los documentos de inmigración relevantes a su caso para poder servirle mejor. Todos los asuntos se mantienen protegidos y confidenciales.

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.

HELP & WELLNESS Vineyard Columbus Visitation Care Team 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.

Financial Stewardship Ministry Dave Ramsey | Financial Peace University Tuesdays, September 10–November 5, 7–9pm Cooper Road Campus Registration: fpu.com/groups/1076290 (registration is only available through the link listed above) Childcare: $45/child or $90/two or more children (includes all 9 weeks, available for ages 1-12). Payment for childcare is due at the first class, Monday, April 15. Contact: Kent Irwin, kent.irwin@vineyardcolumbus.org

Vineyard Columbus Missions Prayer Group

Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University helps to understand and

2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:45-8:30pm, Cooper Road Campus

follow Biblical financial principles and wisdom regarding money,

Contact: Tim Hart, 614.557.0395 or tim@threeharts.com

debt, generosity & building wealth. Develop a cash flow plan, do

Pray for our international ministry work. We typically worship, share

smart buying, relate healthily with your spouse over money, lay a

updates on our missionaries, and pray for special areas of the world

foundation for purchasing a home, retirement and college. Develop

and our VC missionaries.

a life of wisdom and less stress. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Women In Action, Ohio Hispanic Coalition Tuesdays, 5-7pm, through July 30, Cooper Road Campus Contact: Danalys Castro, danalys.castro@vineyardcolumbus.org

(not night of) cost: $109 per person or per couple. ONLINE ONLY AT financialpeace.com/groups/1076290?c=ccf. Don’t use FPU link IF you have a coupon or applying for assistance.

We talk about how we can help victims of domestic violence with

Financial Coaching

all of their needs. We help them to rebuild their self-esteem. We talk

Learn more: vineyardcolumbus.org/ministries/financial-ministry

about how to help children when there are divorces involved. In the

Financial coaching sessions with a trained financial coach are

second hour, we discuss crafts, crochet, gardening, jewelry making,

available to give direction to members or regular attendees,

and many other things.

whether you are in crisis, struggling, wanting less financial stress, or just wanting to have Godly financial management. One-on-one coaching provides you an opportunity to receive personal and confidential guidance. Sessions are with a trained coach in a gracefilled environment.

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Health

Professional Counseling Center

Lower Lights Christian Health Center

The Vineyard Counseling Center’s clinically–trained counselors offer

6000 Cooper Road:

a biblical approach to help people achieve wholeness in all aspects

• Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 8am–5pm

of their lives. We sometimes also have male and female Graduate

• Tuesdays, 8am-3pm

Candidate Interns who can offer $20/sessions, with experience in

• Fridays, 8am-1pm

seeing children, teens, adults, and married couples.

171 E. 5th Avenue: • Mondays–Fridays, 8am–5pm

Internship Opportunity

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

Contact: Jackie Williams, counselingcenter@vineyardcolumbus.org

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

The Vineyard Counseling Center is currently seeking two Master’s

see patients of all ages with Medicaid, Medicare, CareSource, Molina,

level social work and/or counseling interns for 2019 (Spring/

and private insurance as well as the uninsured. Whole family services

Summer/Fall). Interns must be available to commit to 15-20 hours

are offered on a sliding fee scale based upon income. However,

per week providing clinical support to clients seeking counseling

all patients are seen regardless of ability to pay. Services offered

through the Center. Interns are also responsible for providing

include well-child checkups, physicals, routine care, and chronic

administrative support and attending professional staff meetings

disease management. Prenatal care and immunizations are offered

weekly. Our professional counselors offer guidance for individuals

at select locations.

and families as they journey towards wholeness and healthy

Vineyard Free Health Clinics 6000 Cooper Road, Westerville Contact: 614.259.5428 Free Medical, Chiropractic, Dental, and Vision Clinics We provide free medical, chiropractic, dental, and vision care for

relationship with God and others. Interested parties should email their resume to Intake Coordinator, Yolanda Zellars.This opportunity will remain open until filled.

Mercy & Justice

patients (ages 18 and up) who are uninsured OR have Medicaid or are

Orphan Care & Anti-Human Trafficking

Medicaid–eligible with incomes below 200 percent of the Federal

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

Poverty level. (No Medicare or other government–issued health care

Please contact Diane if you would like to receive updates and ways

programs are eligible for services.) For more info, call 614.259.5428.

to help with our Orphan Care Ministry and our efforts to end human

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trafficking.

al 614.293.9906.

Support for Life

• Medical Clinic Cooper Road: Every Tuesday evening

180 Men’s Recovery Group

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

Mondays, 7-9pm

visits begin at 6pm. We provide diagnosis and treatment of illness.

Category: Addictions

Basic work physicals available by calling 614.259.5428 (option 6)

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

prior to coming to the clinic. No lab tests, injections, or X-rays.

180 exists to help men who struggle with sexual brokenness. This

• 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

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.

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

All Things New

dentures).

Beginning Thursday, August 29, 7-9pm (8 weeks)

• Vision Clinic

Sawmill Road Campus

Cooper Road (appointment only)

Category: Healing

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

Contact: Joyce, Joyce.Stewart@vineyardcolumbus.org

614.259.5428.

Cost: $15 per person (includes book and workbook)

We offer eye exams and vouchers for free glasses to those who

The purpose of this 8-week group is to create a safe place for

qualify.

women with past sexual abuse to share their stories and receive

• Chiropractic Clinic Cooper Road (appointment only) Call: Fridays, 10–10:30am to schedule appointments, 614.259.5428. We provide evaluation and chiropractic care for those with pain involving headaches, neck, back, or joints. 12

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further healing. We will go through Nicole Bromley’s book HUSH and SOAR workbook. Registration and books for a nominal fee are required for participation. Pre-registration is required.

Celebrate Recovery

Divorce Care for Women

Fridays, 6:30pm, Cooper Road Campus

Beginning June 12, 7-9pm (13 weeks), Cooper Road Campus

Category: Addictions & Healing

Category: Healing and Loss

Childcare: not available

Cost: $15 for workbook

Contact: celebraterecovery@vineyardcolumbus.org or

Contact: Susan, smbwaters@gmail.com

Dave Kuta, dave.kuta@vineayrdcolumbus.org

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

Celebrate Recovery is a biblical, Christ-centered recovery fellowship

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

for those desiring to heal from any addictive, compulsive, or

13-week support group is for women who are separated or divorced

destructive behavior —“hurts (like abuse or divorce), habits (like

and it can be joined at any time.

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 worship, teaching,

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Materials Category: Healing and Relationships Cost: $30 for EHS course materials (book, workbook & devotional)

sharing, and fellowship. Come experience God’s love and power!

Contact/Register: Debbie, debra.johnson@vineyardcolumbus.org

Circle Fellowship/Generous Spaces

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, a plan for discipleship which can

Thursdays, 6:30-9PM, Cooper Road Campus

deeply change your relationship with God. The Emotionally Healthy

Category: Relationships

Spirituality course directly addresses the reality that emotional

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

maturity and spiritual maturity are inseparable. It is not possible to

A gathering where those who desire to see reconciliation between

be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature. Learn

the LGBT+ community and the church can gather for fellowship and

through eight powerful life changing sessions how incorporate daily

a meal. Offering a safe environment to share life together while

life rhythms that lead us to a healthier relationship with Jesus and

building trust and understanding. Contact Linda at

with others. If you’re small group is interested in this course, you

circle.of.ministry@gmail.com for meeting date and time.

can sign up to borrow the DVD sets. The additional materials (book,

Circle of Grace Group 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7-9pm

Do you yearn to be emotionally alive? Support for Life recommends

workbook and devotional) are available at the bookstore to purchase.

Category: Relationships

Families of Addicted Loved Ones

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

2nd and 4th Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm

Circle of Grace is a discussion group seeking to explore how the

Category: Addictions & Relationship

church can be a safe place for people with same-sex attraction to

Cost: $10 for workbook

explore their relationship with Christ in a loving, biblically-faithful

Childcare: $5/child or $10/family each week (for ages 1 to 12; must

environment. Discussions are focused around books, videos, and

pre–register)

other resources.

Contact: Melinda or Larry, VineyardFALO@gmail.com

Circle of Love Group 1st Monday of the month, 7-9pm Category: Relationships Contact: Linda Parker, circle.of.ministry@gmail.com This confidential group meets to offer hope, support, prayers,

This group is designed to bring education, hope, support, and 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 to get the help YOU need while we pray they are willing to get the help that THEY need!

and resources to those affected by same-sex attraction. This group i s primarily for parents and friends of people with same-sex attraction but is also open to those who experience it. In an environment of grace and truth, we seek to share experiences and help all to love each other well. Please contact Linda Parker to confirm meeting date.

DivorceCare for Men Thursdays beginning August 22, 7-9pm (13 weeks) Cooper Road Campus Category: Healing and Loss Cost: $15 for workbook Contact: Dave, dave.kuta@vineyardcolumbus.org DivorceCare is a friendly and caring group of men who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. This 13-week support group is for men who are separated and divorced and it can be joined at any time.

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Free for Women: Finding Freedom and Healing from Your Past

Hearts Restored 8-Week Class

Runs twice/year on Wednesday nights

Cooper Road Campus

Beginning September 4, 7-9pm, Cooper Road Campus

Category: Healing and Relationships

Contact: HeartsRestoredVC@gmail.com

Childcare: $5/child or $10/family each week (for ages 1 and up;

The experience of sexual betrayal is traumatic and disorienting.

must pre–register)

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

Contact: Brenda Bixler, BBixler313@gmail.com

testimonies from women who have seen God work powerfully in

Cost: $15 for materials (The Invisible Bond by Barbara Wilson,

their lives through their healing journey. We will cover topics that

required reading prior to the study)

are foundational to God-led recovery including an overview of what

This study provides forgiveness, freedom, healing and hope to those

true recovery looks like, the effects of trauma, establishing safety,

who've been wounded by their sexual past, whether through choices

self-care, building a support system, setting boundaries, detaching,

of their own or choices others have forced upon them. Discover the

accountability, managing triggers, finding hope and planning for the

truth about sexual bonding, how it impacts us and can continue to

future. The workbook “Journey to Healing and Joy” will be used, and

impact our current and future relationships. Learn to reverse the

there will be weekly homework assignments. To help facilitate safety

lies we've ingrained and replace them with God's truth. You must

and community the class will be closed to new participants after the

first session. Pre-Registration is required.

Grace//Truth 1.0 Beginning Sept 7, 9am-12pm, Cooper Road Campus (5 weeks)

Hearts Restored Support Group: Recovery from Sexual Betrayal

Cost: $8 (includes book and materials)

Tuesdays, 7–9pm, Cooper Road Campus

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

Category: Healing and Relationships

Grace//Truth is a five-week small group learning experience that

Contact: heartsrestored@icloud.com

introduces Christians to LGBT+ people, the language to use and

Hearts Restored Support Group is a faith-based outreach where

avoid, a theologically faithful view of marriage and sexuality, and

you will find a safe, confidential place to share with other women

practical guidance on how to embody the love of Christ toward

who understand the devastating effects of sexual betrayal. We

sexual and gender minorities. This group is open for anyone who has

are engaged, married, separated and divorced women who do not

taken Membership 101.

judge each other but rather embrace that we are all on a similar

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 relevant topics.

GriefShare Beginning August 28, 7-9pm, Cooper Road Campus (13 weeks) Category: Healing and Loss Cost: $15 for workbook Contact: Chuck Clark, benaiah2.0@gmail.com or Vera, abtutu8746@gmail.com GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. This 13-week co-ed discussion/support group is for those grieving the death of a loved one and can be joined at any time.

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Beginning Tuesday, September 3 through October 22, 7- 9pm

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 us reassure you that it is not your fault, that you will make it through this and that there is hope. We will share/discuss topics on some of the core areas for healing such as anger, identity, disclosure, setting boundaries, detachment, triggers, self-care, his repentance, forgiveness, and trust.

How to Resolve Conflicts Peacefully at Home & Work

Integrity for Women

Tuesday, August 6, 6–9pm, Vineyard Community Center

Cooper Road Campus

Category: Healing & Relationships

Category: Healing, Relationships, and Addictions

Childcare: No

Contact: integrity.women@hotmail.com

Cost: $5.00

This group is for women who desire healing for sexual brokenness

while finding freedom from addiction, shame, and rejection. Pre-

Contact: Ron Mead, meadtraining@gmail.com

registration is required. This group is cyclical and no new participants

Are you stressed by unresolved conflicts with your family members,

after the first class.

Beginning Thursday, September 12 for nine weeks, 7:15-9pm

friends and colleagues? Do you have trouble forgiving others? If so, this one-time, stand-alone workshop might be for you! You

H.E.A.R.T | Post Abortion Support

will learn how to use conflicts as opportunities to bring glory to

Category: Healing

God; grow to be more like Jesus, help others grow and strengthen

Contact: Liz Gee, liz.gee@vineyardcolumbus.org

your relationships. You will gain proven conflict resolution and

A 7-week support group for women who have suffered the trauma

reconciliation skills. One participant said, “This class empowered me

of abortion. Many women have found hope and healing through this

to confront my family in love.” Ron has conducted conflict resolution

group. Please contact Liz for details.

workshops for churches, government agencies, colleges and Wycliffe Bible Translators. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (NIV, Matthew 5:9)

Life Support Mentoring Cooper Road Campus Application: vineyardcolumbus.org

How to Strengthen & Deepen Your Relationships/ Relational Needs

Contact: lifesupportmentoring@vineyardcolumbus.org

Tuesday, August 13, 6–9pm, Vineyard Community Center

to meet with a Life Support Mentor, please fill out an online

Category: Relationships & Healing

application or contact Support for Life.

Childcare: No

Our volunteer Life Support Mentors come alongside people in

Cost: $5.00 (Includes Materials)

difficult seasons or situations to minister insight, healing, and

spiritual growth in a one–on–one, non–clinical environment

Contact: Ron Mead, meadtraining@gmail.com

on a short-term basis. They provide a listening ear, supportive

In John 13:34, God commanded us to “love each other, just as I

encouragement, empowered prayer, and biblical guidance.

have loved you.” Many of us want to love others, but don’t always

Interested in becoming a Life Support Mentor? See p. 24.

know how. In this practical, interactive workshop, you will learn

how these intimacy (love) needs can be met. When you apply them,

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your relationships will strengthen and deepen. You will begin

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7–9pm, Cooper Road Campus

to experience wonderful blessings in your close relationships. A

Category: Relationships

participant stated, “I feel like I have been given the tools to love

Contact: Contact: Karen Twinem at karentwinem@gmail.com or

as Christ loves, so I can have more meaningful relationships”. Your

614.439.8475

instructor has taught interpersonal communication classes for

This is a support group for families and friends of people with mental

government agencies, churches, and colleges. A $5.00 fee per person

illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, borderline

includes materials. Please pre-register.

personality disorder, etc.). Each meeting includes a short teaching,

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discussion, and prayer.

Tuesdays Beginning September 10, for nine weeks, 7-9pm

MOM: Moms of the Military

Cooper Rd Campus

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7-9pm

Category: Healing, Addictions

Category: Healing

Contact: Meg Kuta at meg.kuta@vineyardcolumbus.org

Contact: Lynn Getz, lgetz@columbus.rr.com

This is a nine-week closed support group offering hope, healing,

Moms of the Military is a Christ-centered support group for moms,

encouragement, and accountability for women who want to be

spouses, or any woman who has someone they love serving in the

more hungry for God and less dependent on food (compulsive or

military. In this group, we will study the Bible, pray together, and

emotional eating) or dieting (obsession with weight or exercise) to

support each other as our loved ones serve our country.

meet emotional needs. Meetings will include a short teaching, group discussion, and prayer. There is no cost, but space is limited, so pre registration is requested.

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Not Alone: Healing from Sexual Abuse for Men

Roots (Men)

Category: Healing

Thursdays, 7:30-9pm, Vineyard Community Center

Contact: Chris at cw4prc@gmail.com

Category: Addiction

Beginning date: TBD, please contact Chris for more information

Contact: Tom, brankamp@aol.com or Support for Life, 614.259.5289

The purpose of this group is to create a safe place for men with past

or supportforlife@vineyardcolumbus.org

sexual abuse to share their stories and to receive further healing.

This is a recovery group for those that struggle with life-controlling

Together we will work through issues like shame, fear, and anxiety

addictions such as drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, work, or anything

and discover the power of Jesus to help us overcome. You are not

else that keeps you from experiencing the abundant life God wants

alone. Participation is closed after the first week. Registration is

for you. Come join us as we share our experiences, lift each other up,

required for participation.

and find hope and healing as we walk with Jesus one day at a time.

One Minded in Christ 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 7-9pm, Cooper Road Campus

Although we are a Biblically based group, you do not need to be a Christian to attend. We are here to walk through recovery with you!

Category: Healing

Sister Sister

Contact: Angela Fontanini, 614.943.4588 or

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7–9pm

one-minded@outlook.com

Category: Healing

Modeled after Philippians 2:1-2, this is a co-ed support group for

Contact: Elizabeth, 614.397.7764 or elzbthhwrd@aol.com

those affected with mental health (brain based) issues, other than

We are a group of women who have all survived multiple tragic

addiction. The meeting format consists of relevant resources or

events and can help other women as we share as sisters in Christ.

teachings, and share and prayer time. Find us on Facebook, search for

We focus on outreach and discipleship, studying God’s Word,

the closed-group, One-minded In Christ.

worshiping, and prayer.

Rebuild & Restore

Sisters of Sarah

Category: Healing

1st Thursdays, 7:15-9:15pm

Beginning Thursdays, September 5 through October 24, 7-9pm

Category: Loss

Cooper Road Campus

Contact: Melissa, meladams617@gmail.com, 614.353.1792 or

Contact: Angel at self.knight1@outlook.com

Jeannine, jmanderson30@gmail.com, 614.578.7094

"The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to

Sisters of Sarah is a hope and support group for women facing

give them a rich and satisfying life." John 10:10 (NLT)

the hardship of primary or secondary infertility. We have a time of

Often, we recognize there is something broken, dead or lost in our

sharing food, socializing, open discussion, and prayer together.

lives, but can't see down to the foundation to understand what or why. We just know we don't seem to be living that rich and satisfying life Scripture speaks of. In this 9 week class, we will partner with the Holy Spirit to look beneath the surface at what's really going on, become familiar with some of the tools and resources God has given, and begin to employ them to rebuild and restore the life Jesus came to give. This group is closed after the second week, and space is limited.

Still Waters: Peace for Caregivers 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, beginning September 16, 6:30-8:30pm, East Campus Category: Healing and Relationships Contact: Dixie Vargo, still.waters.dixie@gmail.com or 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

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chaotic. We can often feel alone and inept to the task put upon us.

Tuesdays, 6-8pm (8 weeks)

We may struggle to find time for God, ourselves, and meaningful

Next session begins Tuesday, September 3

relationships. Come away, weary one, and find light, hope, peace and

Category: Healing

loving companionship. The 2nd and 4th Monday of each month will

Contact: Gina Harding at redefiningchrist@gmail.com

feature an online meeting format for those who may struggle to get

This closed, cyclical co-ed support group is for women and men who

away from their caregiving duties.

have come from a high control or cult background and now desire a close personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This is not a theological debate group. Our purpose is to support these women and men and come alongside them. Our goal is to springboard into a praying small group for further discipleship. No participants may join after the first class has begun, and pre-registration is required. Each meeting will include worship and teaching, but the main focus will be on sharing and prayer. Please contact Gina for more info and to register.

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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 walk with our husbands. Please come and join us as we support one another, pray for our husbands, fellowship, and become Sisters in our

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

Journey as we walk together with Christ as our ‘First Love’.

process of spiritual formation.

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in the church, and who want to build spiritual ballast into their lives

Begins Wednesday, September 4 for 10 weeks, 7-9pm

in keeping with the ways they are giving themselves away – groups

Cooper Road Campus

are designed not to interfere with existing commitments.

Category: Relationships

*Group membership is by application only*

Contact: Walt at wpoupart@gmail.com Life and conflict go hand in hand; it's woven into the human fabric of each individual. Yet, many do not understand the dynamics of life and conflict from a biblical point of view as they live life with their spouse, family, and interact daily with people. Where does conflict in life come from, and how can we resolve conflict so as we can live in peace with God, ourselves, and others? Come and equip yourself biblically in understanding how to live life as we look into what God

12-for-12 groups are designed for people who regularly lead or serve

Alpha Thursdays, August 29–October 24 6:30–8:30pm Childcare: Ages 1-12 (must register in advance) Register: vineyardcolumbus.org for childcare only Contact: Kerry.Davis@vineyardcolumbus.org Alpha is a safe and open environment created especially for people who want to understand more about Christianity or for those who

has to say about these basic yet misunderstood issues of life.

don't identify as Christians, and are open to learning more. Alpha is

With God’s Grace & Dignity

have questions about spirituality. If you have questions or if they

2nd Wednesday of the month, April–October, 7-9pm

would like you to join them, you should come too!

Online Support Group Contact: Francine for online invite fknapp4590@aol.com Category: Healing This group is for women who suffer from Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Psoriasis, Type 1 Diabetes, or any number of other autoimmune diseases. What you are going through is real, and is often misunderstood by friends, family members, and even doctors! Come and join us as we share resources, discuss scriptural

for your friends, family members, co-workers and neighbors who

Alfa Jueves, Agosto 29 – Octubre 24 6:30 – 8:30pm, Centro de la comunidad/ Vineyard Community Center Cuidado de niños: Edades 1-12 (se requiere registración por adelantado) Registro: vineyardcolumbus.org solo para el cuidado de niños Contacto: Danalys.Castro@vineyardcolumbus.org

topics for encouragement, and support and pray for each other.

Alfa es un ambiente seguro y abierto, creado específicamente para

Vineyard Community Center

aquellos quienes no se identifican como Cristianos, y están abiertos

Vineyard Job Club Tuesdays, 9:30-11am, Vineyard Community Center Visit: vineyardcommunitycenter.org (weekly updates) Contact: Paul Nicholson, penicholson51@gmail.com or 614.832.0471 Participants in this group will share experiences of their job search and discuss challenges, strategies, and resources. The job club meets weekly for 90 minutes where we'll share job leads, receive group support, guidance, and career developer feedback followed by a time of prayer and encouragement. This group will particularly appeal to those that have been unemployed for a while, and need more ongoing support and accountability.

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personas que quieren entender más sobre el Cristianismo o para a aprender más.

Deaf Ministry Events Worship Service Interpretation: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sundays, 9am Bible Study: 2nd & 4th Sundays, 9–10:30am Contact: Angela Moore, deafvineyard@gmail.com The Vineyard Columbus Cooper Road Worship Service is interpreted in ASL. We also offer a Bible Study in ASL.

Holy Spirit Conference | Reveal

Meeting God 305

October 9-11, Cooper Road Campus

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

• Wednesday, October 9, 7-9pm

Prerequisite: Meeting God 301

• Thursday, October 10, 7-9pm

Contact: Diane Bailey, diane.bailey@vineyardcolumbus.org

• Friday, October 11, 7-9pm

Childcare: Available for ages 1-12, $5/child or $10/family

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

Registration: Required for childcare only by Tuesday, August 6, at

Julian & Katie Adams from South Africa are our guest speakers.

vineyardcolumbus.org

Julian and Katie lead Frequentsee—a prophetic ministry that serves

Jesus came preaching the Kingdom of God and freedom for the

churches, businesses and leadership teams internationally to equip

captives, creating conflict with the present evil age. This class will

and empower men and women to see the Kingdom advance in the

equip you to obey Jesus’ command to partner with him to set people

nations. They are passionate for the person of the Holy Spirit. Julian

free from the powers of darkness.

is an experienced prophet with a strong teaching gift and has a desire to see the whole church mobilized to bring the Kingdom of

Open Prayer for Healing Sessions

God into every sphere of influence.

Saturdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 9-11am, Cooper Road Campus

Holy Spirit Encounter

Contact: Kerry Davis, kerry.davis@vineyardcolumbus.org Open to anyone with a need for physical, emotional or deliverance

Wednesday, August 28, 7-8:30 pm, Cooper Road, Chapel

healing prayer. The Open Prayer for Healing sessions are held at the

Childcare: Available for ages 1-12 ($5/child or $10/family)

Cooper Road campus. No appointment needed. Sessions end at 11am,

Registration: Only required for childcare (please register online by

so please allow enough time for the prayer team to effectively pray

Tuesday, August 27)

for you.

Contact: Diane Bailey, diane.bailey@vineyardcolumbus.org Join us for Encounter. Encounter is a time of worship, prayer and

Vineyard Institute

seeking more of the Holy Spirit together. Pastor Eric Pickerill will

Learn more: vineyardinstitute.org

be leading our Holy Spirit Encounter for August. Come expecting to

Vineyard Institute exists as a global education provider to equip the

encounter the Holy Spirit!

people of God to go out into the world as workers of the harvest,

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

whether that calling is as a disciple in the workplace and community, a parent, a small group leader, ministry worker, missionary, churchplanter or a pastor.

Art Ministry

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

Invitation to VC Artists for North Hall Gallery Exhibits 2019

tambourines and streamers.

Contact: Holly Messerall, vineyardcolumbusartists@gmail.com

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

Meeting God 301: Power Healing and Evangelism Sunday, September 15, 2:30-5:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Registration: vineyardcolumbus.org (childcare only) by Friday, September 13 Childcare: Free (ages 1-12) Contact: Diane Bailey, Diane.Bailey@vineyardcolumbus.org

If you are interested in exhibiting your work as one of our featured artists in the North Hall Gallery during 2019, contact Holly 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

Get to know and experience the Holy Spirit, sent by God to bring

If you are interested in connecting with other artists in the VC art

the kingdom of God and his presence into our lives and the world.

ministry, please contact Holly Messerall for more information.

You’ll also learn how to follow his lead in praying for healing in people’s lives.

Campuses

Meeting God 303: Power Healing and Evangelism

LANE AVENUE CAMPUS

Sunday, August, 25, 2:30-4:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Prerequisite: Meeting God 301 Contact: Diane Bailey, diane.bailey@vineyardcolumbus.org Childcare: Available for ages 1-12, $5/child or $10/family Registration: Required for childcare only by Friday, August 23, at vineyardcolumbus.org

Serve in Prayer Contact: Klodiana Tedesco, klodiana@gmail.com or bit.ly/serveatlaneavenue There are many ways you can serve in prayer at Lane Avenue Campus. For more info, contact Klodiana.

Do you want to see God heal others? This class will explore New Testament healings and encourage you with stories of healing today. You will receive practical training and inspiration to pray for physical healing at church, work, school, or the community V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G

LA VIÑA CAMPUS

La Viña | Service Sundays, 11:30am, in the Chapel, Cooper Road Campus Contact: Irene Casale–Petrarca, 614.256.5254 or irene.casale@vineyardcolumbus.org La Viña is an all-Spanish service that meets in the Chapel (la capilla) at Cooper Road. We serve the Hispanic community of Columbus, showing them God’s love and watching their lives be transformed by God’s power. We are not only a church, but also a family in Christ. You are welcome as you are!

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!

GIVING

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.

SAWMILL CAMPUS

Absolute Basics September 9 - October 28, 7—8:15pm, Sawmill Campus Cost: $15 Register: vineyardcolumbus.org/events/10904 Contact: Denise, denise.birkhoff@vineyardcolumbus.org 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

If you’ve committed to giving in this

give them a safe environment to ask questions and grapple with the divine truths proclaimed by the church. Students will also have

campaign, but you haven’t started giving

the opportunity to begin to understand what it means to become

yet, please go to thestoryvc.org to set up

any stage of their spiritual journey. Topics include: Church History,

your campaign contribution online. You can get more information about our campaign, including giving updates and target progress at thestoryvc.org.

a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ. This class is for students in the Trinity, the work of the Holy Spirit, being a Both-And Christian. Registration is required. Space is limited.

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

AUGUST 2019

Men’s Summer Series Saturday, August 17, 8:30-10am, Sawmill Campus

Career

Contact: Myra Gaiters @ myra.gaiters@vineyardcolumbus.org

Career Ministry Volunteers

In Romans 8:37 we are called to be more than conquerors.

Contact: Kent Irwin, kent.irwin@vineyardcolumbus.org

Throughout the summer, men will be gathering at Sawmill Campus

The Career Ministry needs new volunteers to serve in different roles

for a series on how to conquer and thrive in three areas of life:

like: job coach, career expert, administrator, database manager,

overcoming isolation, conquering sexual desire, and overcoming

networking pro, workplace navigator, and liaison between searchers

fear. Come join us on July 20 and August 17 from 8:30am to 10am.

and job providers.

Breakfast will be served along with a brief message and group discussions. No childcare will be available.

Community Life

Alpha Leader Training

Midpoint | Onsite Small Group

Alpha counter.

Thursdays, July 11 through August 22, 6:30-8:30pm

Are you interested in serving with our Alpha team for one of our

Cooper Road Campus

upcoming Alpha courses? Please contact us for more information

Childcare: $5/child and $10/family (must register online)

and to register!

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!

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.

Help Women on the Path of Emotional & Spiritual Health Saturday, October 5 Contact: Diane Weiant, diane.weiant@vineyardcolumbus.org If you have completed at least one of the following Support for Life classes: Emotional Healthy Women, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality or Emotionally Healthy Relationship, would you be willing to help incarcerated women begin the path to emotional health? There is

Bookstore Volunteer Opportunities

a need for women of faith to co-facilitate and/or facilitate these

Contact: Jeff Baker, jeff.baker@vineyardcolumbus.org or

classes at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville. Prison

614.259.5323

Basics Training is required and is scheduled for Saturday, October

• One day a week, 2-3 hours anytime from 12-5pm, Tuesdays-

5. Contact Diane Weiant, diane.weiant@vineyardcolumbus.org or

Fridays • Two Saturdays or Sundays per month, serve as a cashier for the 15 minutes before and the 20 minutes after the service you attend • Cooper Road Library volunteer: Volunteer once a week restocking

614.259.5348 for more information.

WOMEN'S PRISON MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Contact: Diane Weiant, diane.weiant@vineyardcolumbus.org

books, contacting those who have overdue books and adding new

There are different ministry opportunities for women to serve at the

inventory.

Ohio reformatory for Women, Franklin Medical Center-Zone A and

• Volunteer with Printing: We have bought a direct to garment

the Franklin County Jail.

printer to help promote Christ and our Church. If you would like to help with garment choices, garment printing and displaying. V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G

Aunt Mary’s Storybook Project: Volunteers at Franklin County Jail, Franklin County Medical Center, and The Ohio Reformatory for Women Days and times vary (4 hours every other month) Contact: Diane Weiant, diane.weiant@vineyardcolumbus.org or 614.259.5348 Volunteers record incarcerated parents reading to their children, then we wrap the books and CDs and send them to the children. The AMSB wrapping group meets every 3rd Monday at the church from 6-8pm. Training is available.

Franklin Medical Center Parenting Class Volunteers

• Monday Night Church Mondays, 6pm 5th Avenue Food Pantry, 181 East 5th Avenue Contact: Jenney, 614.259.5370 or jenney.rice@vineyardcolumbus.org We are looking for small groups and families to plan, prepare and serve a hot meal at our weekly church service at the 5th Avenue Food Pantry. Please contact Jenney Rice for more details and to sign up. • Check-in Volunteers Saturdays (two per month), 8am-12pm 5th Avenue Food Pantry, 181 East 5th Avenue

Contact: Diane Weiant, diane.weiant@vineyardcolumbus.org or

Contact: Chris Blosser, cblosser4@att.net

614.259.5348

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

We would like to offer more parenting classes for pregnant

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

moms at the Franklin Medical Center, the prison hospital and Ohio

email Chris Blosser, our pantry manager, and talk with him about

Reformatory for Women. We provide class material and required

this opportunity to serve.

trainings.

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.

• Licensed Barbers and Cosmetologists Contact: Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org We are looking for licensed barbers to offer free haircuts for 2–4 hours at our pantry locations on Saturday mornings and licensed cosmetologists to volunteer services at our Northside pantry. • Pantry Drivers & Donation Pick-up Helpers

Opportunities to Serve:

Contact: Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or

• 5th Avenue Food Pantry

rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org

181 East 5th Avenue

We are in need of strong volunteers to help pick up food from

Saturdays Only

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

Free breakfast starts at 8am, food orders given out from

and/or use a forklift is helpful, but not necessary. Pick-ups are on

9:30-11:30am.

Wednesdays and Thursdays. Approximate time commitment is 4

Small groups of 10-15 need to be scheduled to serve at this pantry.

hours every other week. If you are free to pick up donated items

Carpool if possible, parking is limited.

from local grocery stores/bakeries, we could use help with that

• Northside Food Pantry 4664 Cleveland Avenue Saturdays Only

too, usually on Fridays.

HOMELESS OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

Free breakfast starts at 8:30am, food orders given out from

Homeless Wednesday Night Outreach

9:30-11:30am.

Contact: Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or

If possible, please carpool or park along Chester Road to keep

rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org

parking available for guests around and behind the building. Small

Help us bring food and supplies to the homeless living outdoors.

groups do not need to schedule at this location but please Rhodie

We travel together as a team to various outdoor stops. Serve with a

Shreve for an info sheet.

small group or individually. Groups must be scheduled through Diane

• Kitchen Anchor Adult Volunteers Northside Food Pantry, 4664 Cleveland Avenue Saturday mornings, once or twice a month, 7am-1pm

and children ages 10 and older are welcome. If you or your small group would like to make a meal for this outreach, we can cover the cost. Just email for details!

We are looking for volunteers to help set up the kitchen and

YWCA Family Shelter Breakfast

prepare for serving food, cleaning up, and closing the kitchen.

900 Harvey Court, Columbus, OH 43219

Volunteers will be serving with 1-3 other anchor volunteers. It is

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

busy, but fun! Training is available.

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!

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

PRAY FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH Contact: Jenney, 614.259.5370 or jenney.rice@vineyardcolumbus.org Contact Jenney Rice to sign up for our prayer newsletter and intercede for this ministry area.

Deaf Ministry Deaf Ministry Service Opportunities Contact: Angela Moore, deafvineyard@gmail.com We need skilled volunteer ASL interpreters to sign for adults and

Outreach & Connect Care Caller Ministry 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 can do from home, on your own schedule, please consider joining Care Callers. We connect with and pray for our Vineyard family through phone calls. Our goal is to call every member of the church in the next 18 months. This is a one year commitment.

Security Ministry Medical Response Team 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.

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

Special Needs

Global Café

Bridge Builders

Global Café Volunteers 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 We’re looking for passionate, quick–thinking people who value quality to support the sights and sounds of the weekend service. If you love to use technology to help people encounter God, contact us to start making a difference in your church.

Contact: christy2311@att.net (children/middle schoolers) Contact: Amanda Fessehazion, specialneeds@vineyardcolumbus.org (teens/adults) Befriend a child, teen, or adult with special needs who wants to be part of our church community.

Body Builders Class (Special Needs) 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.

Special Needs Intervention Support Team Sundays, 9am, Cooper Road Campus Contact: Amanda Fessehazion, specialneeds@vineyardcolumbus.org If you have training in behavior intervention, special education, autism, and/or mental health support, consider being on call to help us create a safety net when the Special Needs ministry needs extra help.

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Support for Life Advanced Caring for People One-on-One Training Begins Wednesday, September 18 through October 9, 10am-12pm Contact: lifesupportmentoring@vineyardcolumbus.org Registration: vineyardcolumbus.org

This 4-session class is for potential Life Support Mentors who have already filled out an application form to become a mentor. The class, taught by Pastor Lorie Kaufman Rees, is experiential in nature and walks participants through various biblical tools and techniques to utilize with people within the mentoring session to facilitate healing and meeting with God. The training also has a personal growth component with excerpted readings and small group discussions. You do NOT have to take Caring for People One-on-One prior to taking this training.

Become a Life Support Mentor Contact: lifesupportmentoring@vineyardcolumbus.org Application: available at vineyardcolumbus.org We're looking to train leaders to meet one on one with individuals on a short term basis to provide a listening ear, supportive encouragement, empowered prayer, and biblical guidance. If you've

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.

benefited from the support and healing during a difficult life season

Family ESL Program

or situation that has resulted in growth and freedom, you may wish

Tuesday, 6:30–9pm, starting September 3–December 20 or for

to help others by providing similar one-on-one support.

Winter ESL Classes, January 6–April 9

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 environment for those who are struggling to experience the love of Jesus and the care of his community. If you've benefited from support and healing during a difficult life season or situation that has resulted in growth and freedom, you can help others by leading a group related to the same issue. We are currently looking for leaders for the following subjects:

Vineyard Community Center Contact: International Ministries, international.ministries@vineyardcolumbus.org, or 614.259.5369 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!

• Parents of children/teens on the autism spectrum

After ESL Drop-in Help Center

• Female or male victims of domestic violence

Mondays, 11am–1pm

• Caretakers of the elderly or those with a disability

Contact: International Ministries at

• DivorceCare for Men

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.

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International Communion Scripture Readers Contact: Ximena Lozada-Rosales Ximena.Lozada-Rosales@vineyardcolumbus.org We’re looking for more Communion Scripture readers to help at one of the weekend services on the 2nd weekend of each month by reading Scripture in their native language. If you are interested in celebrating the many different cultures represented here at Vineyard Columbus through reading in your native language and sharing your country of origin, please contact Ximena for more information.

International Friendships (IFI) Contact: Jessica Burchett, 740.816.6518 or burchettjes@gmail.com International Friendships (IFI) partners with Vineyard Columbus to promote friendships and show hospitality to international students at OSU. • IFI English Conversation Partner or Friendship Partner Visit: ifipartners.org/culture–cuisine–church–small–groups.pdf Become a conversation partner and help students practice English, learn about American culture, and more. Individuals and families can meet with an international student or couple monthly for a meal or activity. • IFI Internship Program Contact: Estera Pirosca, e.pirosca@ifiusa.org Visit: ifipartners.org/interns.php#give (financial donations) IFI would like to place interns (20 hours/week) in the chemical industry, actuarial science, finance/accounting, statistical analysis, web design/media, and marketing. • Meals for IFI Friday Night Bible Studies Contact: Tiria, exec_assistant@ifiusa.org IFI always needs people/small groups to help organize, prepare, and distribute food at our Friday night Bible study when students 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!

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Refugee Ministry Opportunities

Vineyard Free Health Clinics: Volunteers

• Drop-in Center

Contact: Carol Achmoody, 614.259.5512 or

Wednesdays, 3-5pm

carol.achmoody@vineyardcolumbus.org

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

Current opportunities available for doctors, chiropractors, nurse

This drop-in center is located at our Vineyard ministry apartment.

practitioners, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and prayer team

On a typical day volunteers will be making phone calls (contacting

members (Meeting God 301 required for prayer teams).

doctors/schools/utility companies/etc.), reading mail, doing research on the computer, and helping refugee families navigate tasks related to daily life and our government systems. Volunteers need to be flexible, able to multi-task, and have basic computer skills. Contact Carli Snyder for more details. • Tutoring Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30–8:30pm Contact: Andrea Tawney, andrea.tawney.vc@gmail.com We’re looking for committed volunteers to tutor refugee and

Vineyard Community Center Contact: Kathy Miller, kathy.miller0806@gmail.com The dance and gymnastics program is looking for people to volunteer and serve in supporting our instructors. Previous experience with dance and/or gymnastics is appreciated. If you are interested, please contact Kathy Miller at kathy.miller0806@gmail.com.

immigrant children on a weekly basis for the Winter school

Volunteer with After-School Program: K-5

semester. Come join the fun! Volunteers are required to complete

Monday-Friday, 3-6pm, September-April

an application, attend a training, and consent to a background

Contact: VCCMSHS@vineyardcolumbus.org

check. Please contact Andrea Tawney for more information and a

We are looking for volunteers for our after school program for our

volunteer application.

elementary aged children. We are looking for helpers, who will assist

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, 614.259.5404 or santos.chaparro@vineyardcolumbus.org Volunteer with VC Students in two special areas: Small Groups and Weekend Services. Training is provided.

our facilitators with tasks in the classrooms once a week throughout the school year. We are looking for reading buddies to spend 30 minutes with a specific child every week, reading together and building relationships. We are also looking for homework helpers to assist children with homework.

Volunteer with After-School Program: Middle and High School Monday-Friday, 3-6pm, September-April Contact: VCCMSHS@vineyardcolumbus.org We are looking for volunteers who are willing to help our middle and

Vineyard Community Center

high schoolers with academics. But more importantly, we are looking

Artists Needed

with our program is a great opportunity for mentorship. We would

Contact: vineyardcolumbusartists@gmail.com Contact Vineyard Columbus Artists if you are a member of the church and interested in teaching an arts or crafts class.

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.

Volunteers for Assisting Dance & Gymnastic Instructor Needed

AUGUST 2019

for volunteers willing to spend time with our students. Volunteering love to have you on our team.

VCC Summer Volunteers Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm, June/July Contact: lizz.birkhoff@vineyardcolumbus.org We are looking for volunteers for our summer program for our elementary and middle school aged children. We are looking for helpers who will assist our facilitators with tasks in the classroom during the summer or volunteers with specific passions who would like to partner with our facilitators in teaching our children new and exciting things.

VineyardKids

Worship Arts

Be an AWANA Leader!

Serve with Worship Arts

Tuesdays, September through May, 6:15-9pm

Contact: worship.arts@vineyardcolumbus.org

Cooper Road Campus, Multi-Purpose Room

The Worship Arts Ministry is looking for experienced musicians

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

(all instruments and vocalists) for all worship teams. We are also

the Kidz Quest welcome center

looking for bilingual vocalists.

Contact: Mike Szlapak, 614.259.5317 We are accepting applications for people who desire to invest in our kids and disciple them. We have a curriculum, ongoing training, and a team to work with. We are flexible when you need time off and offer the fringe benefit of being loved by the kids and leaders. To make disciples we focus on scripture memory, friendship, and fun.

Kids’ Worship Calling all musicians, dancers, and worship leaders! Each weekend 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 Interested? Complete the online form bit.ly/VCKApp or email sean.johnson@vineyardcolumbus.org or bill.manchester@vineyardcolumbus.org.

Kidz Quest Leaders Application: Pick up one at the children’s info desk Contact: Mike Szlapak, 614.259.5317 Jesus said that if we are to inherit the kingdom of God we need to humble ourselves as little children. If this is true, why don’t we hang with kids more often to learn to be like them? We have opportunities this summer and also starting in September.

Worship Leader for ages 2-K Contact: Pam White, pam.white@vineyardcolumbus.org Our VineyardKids worship ministry is looking for fun and energetic singers who enjoy celebrating Jesus with young children (ages 2-K). If you would be available once a month during our weekend services, we would love to hear from you!

Join the Choir at Vineyard Columbus 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 Car Ministry Contact: Jeff, jeff.baker@vineyardcolumbus.org Do you work in the auto industry doing mechanical or auto body work? If so, we are looking to develop a car ministry and would love for you to participate!

Baker’s Delight 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!

G I V E & D O N AT E Anti-Human Trafficking Contact: Nicole, nicole@iamonevoice.org We assist an organization that works with victims of human trafficking by providing the following items: nail polish, face wash, body wash, body lotion, hand sanitizer, Dove soap , facial/skin care gift sets, journals, deodorant, lip balm, restaurant gift cards Donations for these items are items are collected on an ongoing basis at our Ministry Center and our Cooper Road Campus.

Aunt Mary’s Story Book Project: Donations (Prison Ministries) Contact: Deborah Scott, 614.259.5348 or

Vineyard Women

deborah.scott@vineyardcolumbus.org

Vineyard Women Event Team

moms that enables them to record themselves reading a book to

Contact: Liz Ward, liz.ward@vineyardcolumbus.org

their children. We wrap the CD and book to send to the children.

We are looking for women who enjoy meeting people, serving

We accept donations of new children's books. Drop off in bins at

others, and offering hospitality to join our Event Team. We need

entrances and label “Aunt Mary’s.”

Our women’s prison ministry offers a program to incarcerated

help promoting the event, administrative help, decorating, greeting, registration, and more. We have fun serving together—please join us!

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Automobile Donations

Project Venezuela

Contact: Mandi, 614.259.5384

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

Donations of all kinds of cars are accepted, and we provide a receipt

614.259.5254

for tax purposes. Well-maintained cars or small/medium-sized SUVs

Due to the severe economic crisis and political upheaval in

are provided to a person or family. High mileage cars are okay in fairly

Venezuela, there is a severe shortage of food, medicine and other

good condition. We sell cars in poor condition and use the funds for

basic needs. We want to offer some relief to this country by sending

this ministry.

some of these necessary items. There will be designated containers

Dance & Gymnastics Clothes & Shoes 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 donation! Please drop off at the Vineyard Community Center – Hospitality Desk (Labeled: Kathy Miller)

Men’s Reading Glasses Donations (Men’s Prison Ministry)

at the entrance of the church where you can donate items to ‘Project Venezuela’ for the next several months. These items will then be send 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. 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,

We would love to have reading glasses for men in the prisons we

conditioner, deodorant

serve, prescription 1.25 thru 2.75 strength. Drop off in our metal bins

Proyecto Esperanza Venezuela

at the church entrances and clearly mark the bag for men’s prison ministry.

Online Giving & TEXT to Give

Contacto: Irene Casale, Irene.casale@vineyardcolumbus.org o 614.259.5254 Debido a la gran crisis tanto económica como política que Venezuela

Contact: 614.259.5443 or

está viviendo en los últimos años, nuestros hermanos en ese

Vineyard.Finance@vineyardcolumbus.org

país están sufriendo una escasez enorme de medicinas, comida

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

y productos básicos diarios. Por esa razón nosotros en La Viña de

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

Columbus queremos ofrecer ayuda a los Venezolanos enviándoles

amount to 614.333.0330 and follow the prompts. For more info,

algunos de estos productos. En las entradas de la Iglesia habrá

contact our Finance department.

zonas designadas para el “Proyecto Esperanza Venezuela”, ustedes

Pantry Donations (Community Outreach)

podrán colocar sus donaciones en los próximos meses. Nosotros estaremos enviando estas donaciones a Iglesias en Venezuela

Our pantries are in need of personal care items and we would like to

las cuales distribuirán las donaciones a las poblaciones de mayor

focus on these items from May to September. Please helps us collect

necesidad como ancianatos y personas de bajos recursos. Por favor

the following: deodorants, 2 in 1 shampoo/conditioner, razors/

considere participar en esta gran demostración de amor por nuestros

shaving cream, lotions and toothpaste/toothbrushes. We also love

hermanos Venezolanos. Por favor no botellas de vidrio.

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.

Planned Giving

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 pollo, latas de

Contact: Kent Irwin, 614.259.5505 or

vegetales, gelatina, cereal

kent.irwin@vineyardcolumbus.org.

Higene personal: Vitaminas (adultos y niños), formula infantil,

If you would like to discuss estate planning, contact Kent Irwin.

pañales, comida de bebés, jabón de baño, pasta dental, champú, acondicionador, cepillos de dientes, desodorante- antiperspirante, papel higiénico

AUGUST 2019

Transitions Donations Contact: diane.bauman@vineyardcolumbus.org Cooper Road Donation Drop–off: Ministry Center lobby throughout the week. Campus Donation Drop–off: During weekend worship services. Thank you for your continued support! We currently need Can openers, dish towels, bath and hand towels (must be new) and glass serving dishes.

Value Life Donations Contact: diane.bauman@vineyardcolumbus.org • Bottles: Any brand or size, gently used is acceptable • Diapers: We accept all sizes. Our most needed sizes are 1 & 5 • Formula: All Gerber types, Similac Advance and Similac Isomil • We also need new or gently used receiving blankets. Thank you for the tremendous response on our request for baby clothing! Please drop off in the Ministry Center Lobby—Value Life Donations containers.

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 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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uring the summer months, youth need a safe place to go

previewing their day. One important element of the program is

where they can experience fun activities, stay brushed up on

SEL (social emotional learning). Staff members are equipped to

literacy and math skills, meet new friends and make wonderful

lead the children through SEL activities that focus on attributes

memories. Vineyard Community Center offers such a program

including self-awareness, self-management, and optimistic

where youth can engage in all of those things while ultimately

thinking, just to name a few. The morning meetings provide great

learning about God.

opportunities for classroom facilitators to check in with their

The program, VCC Summer, has grown and developed over the years. Today, the program offers programming opportunities for approximately 165 youth in grades K-12 for eight weeks in June and July. Youth in grades K-9 enjoy participating in the program

groups. They can emphasize SEL skills and help youth learn how to engage in respectful dialogue, how to speak publicly, how to manage themselves and other traits that will last long after the eight weeks of the Summer Program.

while the 10th-12th grade youth participate in our summer

The Summer Program also takes advantage of the time spent

workforce readiness program and work as junior staff in the

with youth to support literacy and math skill development.

program.

Facilitators incorporate math and literacy daily in fun ways.

One mark of the program’s impact is the high number of staff members who return each summer. Staff members complete a week of training together to prepare for safe, fun, engaging weeks with the youth. While their training includes important topics around safety, policies and procedures, the team really bonds through team building activities and working together to plan experiences and discussions in which they can help youth

Youth engage in scavenger hunts, book discussions, game show simulations and more to help prevent summer learning loss. Youth are also given the opportunity to participate in art two to three times each week. The Summer Program leaders work with youth over the course of the summer to highlight the strengths that God has given them; these are demonstrated in a talent show that takes place near the end of the program.

learn more about Jesus. It is easy to see that they support the

Physical activity is another important component of the

Community Center’s mission to “become friends with our city,

program. Whether it is time in organized games in the

one life at a time” through their work with youth in the Summer

Community Center’s indoor gym or time spent outside, physical

Program.

activity is a part of the daily schedule. Youth spend time playing

The program leaders organize around a theme. While always centered around scripture, the theme changes each year. The 2019 program, for example, revolves around the theme of “Iron sharpens iron” and comes from Proverbs 27:17. One of the main topics for youth this summer is community—the importance

dodge ball, whiffle ball, water play and more. VCC Summer also partners with organizations in the community to bring enjoyable activities on site including the local Fire Department, Bring the Farm to You, Sound Aloud and gymnastics classes, just to name a few.

of surrounding themselves with friends who influence them

At the close of the Summer Program, youth and parents

positively as well as how to be a positive influence for their

alike comment on great experiences and look forward to the

friends. The verse shows up in their morning devotions, in class

following summer. Families value what the Summer Program

activities and even on their t-shirts that they wear on every

provides—a safe place that offers structured, valuable

field trip.

programming and that continually points youth to God. The

The program takes a few field trips throughout the summer including swimming, COSI, and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Staff members comment about how refreshing it is to see these experiences through the eyes of the youth. It is a highlight to get

Summer Program team is thrilled to be a part of what God is doing with the youth and families in our community and is grateful for the opportunity to continue becoming friends with our city, one life at a time.

to use these trips to talk about God’s glory and His goodness as we see His creation. While field trips are a highlight, they are just one aspect of the program. To emphasize the importance of both reliance on God and the value of spending time with Him, the program begins each day with staff and youth gathering for corporate worship or devotions. Youth take turns leading the group in prayer after a staff member from VCC or VC has led worship or devotions. Seeing youth connect with God in this time of corporate worship is a very sweet part of the program. Afterward, youth spend time with their classes. Every class has a morning meeting where they spend time talking and V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G