March 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 Jackie Williams, 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 Christopher Ledezma, 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

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S MARCH 2019

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Congregational Letter The Story Continues

Vineyard Growth Classes

Families & Marriage

Adult Ministries

International

Spiritual Development

Volunteer & Serve

Give & Donate

Featured Article Bigger Than Your Own Story

Help & Wellness

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

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

Associate & Staff Care and Formation Pastor, Julia Pickerill 614.259.5246

Lane Avenue Campus Pastor, Andrew Oswalt Admin. Asst. Nada Attallah, 614.259.5303

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Small Groups Pastor, Paige Goslin 614.259.5477

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

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

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

Visitation & Care Pastor, Anthony Cannon 614.259.5364

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

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

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

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 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.

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

ver the past three years we have done three discipleship campaigns—The Good Life in 2016, Fully Alive in 2017 and The

Real Jesus in 2018. This year, our discipleship campaign will be titled The Story

Continues. Like the previous three campaigns, we will be focusing upon discipling every person in the church from preschoolers to

In the great green room There was a telephone And a red balloon And a picture of The cow jumping over the moon.

empty nesters. And like the previous campaigns, we will be urging

Or perhaps it’s Runaway Bunny or If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.

Vineyard attendees to join a small group. But in addition to the

If your child is older, perhaps you’ve read Charlotte’s Web or The

discipleship component, this year, our campaign will have a capital

Chronicles of Narnia to them.

component to it. We aim to raise money to: Every family has a story. Perhaps it’s a story of Grandpa’s exploits • Start New Campuses

in the war or the story of your family coming to America or how

• Raise up New Leaders

your parents met. If you are African American, maybe it’s a story

• Build New Buildings and

of how your family journeyed north after living in the Jim Crow South.

• Send out New Missionaries Every individual has a story, whether it’s a story of your greatest You will be hearing much more about the targets of our capital

athletic achievements, the story of your parents’ divorce, the story

campaign in the next few months.

of how you met Jesus or the story of you falling in love. My story

W H Y D I D W E N A M E O U R C A M PA I G N T H E STO RY CO N T I N U E S ?

includes being raised in a Jewish family and discovering Jesus to be the Jewish Messiah through a woman named Marlene.

Almost every parent of a preschooler or elementary school child

Just like every individual and every family has a story, so every

will hear this request before putting our kids to bed. “Read me

church has a story: how the church began, how the pastor was

a story!” Every child has their favorite stories. Maybe for your

called and how God showed his faithfulness to the church over

preschooler it’s Goodnight Moon and you better not forget a line!

the years.

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Compared to traditional societies, contemporary society is

T H E S T O R Y O F V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S

particularly poor at providing individuals with a big overall story

Within God’s big story, Vineyard Columbus has a unique story – the

for our lives, a story in which the majority of us can find ultimate

story of our church. Why did we form the kind of church that we

meaning and purpose. Right now, many people turn to politics

did? Why didn’t we just accept one of the boxes handed to us from

to provide the story through which we interpret our lives.

the church world – the evangelical box or the charismatic box, the

Republicans tell a story of America being a nation in crisis. This

social justice box or the liturgical box? Why did we try to build a

is partly due to illegal immigrants as well as the Hollywood and

church that draws from each of the four great traditions of church

Washington crowds spreading their radical agendas.

history? Why are we a multiethnic church rather than, like 80+% of

Democrats tell a story about greedy, selfish and often racist people who oppress and victimize the poor, the weak and women. According to Democrats, these greedy people want to destroy ordinary people’s social safety net and our environment so they can line their pockets with even more money.

churches in America, a mono-ethnic church? Why do we do prayer ministry every week in church? Why does Vineyard Columbus have a Community Center? Why do we take communion every week? Why do we invite people to join a small group? Why are we a church that doesn’t just busy ourselves with church activities and committees and Robert’s Rules of Order? But instead, we’re

In contemporary society, if the story we tell is not politics, it may

a church that looks at needs in our city and refuses to turn away.

be a narrative handed to us by marketers: the good life is to be

Vineyard Columbus has a story.

found in the abundance of our possessions and experiences. Or we are told a story of self-exploration that’s often been called “expressive individualism”. The good life is found not by looking outside ourselves to any big story handed down to us. Rather, we need to look inside ourselves and discover our own little stories, our own little truths.

T H E STO RY O F O U R I N D I V I D UA L L I V E S The smallest circle, which fits into the story of what God is up to in the world and the story of our church, is the story of our own individual lives. What has God been up to in your life and my life? Our stories should connect with what God has been doing in Vineyard Columbus and what God is up to in the world. I believe

Christians, not understanding the power of story, and not

that as people start fitting our own individual stories into the

understanding that we have been given an entirely different story

story of a people, Vineyard Columbus, and into the big story of

from God, often try to fit the Christian story into the political

God, following Jesus will make a lot more sense to a lot more

story, the marketer’s consumption story, or the therapist’s self-

people.

expressive story. It often feels like we Christians are simply putting Christian shingles on the roof of someone else’s house. We say, “This house is Christian” but we are actually living in the marketer’s house, the political house or the therapeutic house that is covered with a thin veneer of Christianity. But over and over again, we 21st century Christians try to inhabit someone else’s house. We haven’t learned how to inhabit the house of the Kingdom of God. We haven’t learned how to find meaning and purpose in God’s bigger story. G O D ’ S B I G STO RY Picture three concentric circles. The largest of the circles is God’s

“Oh, that’s why I’m supposed to give!” “I understand now why I need to restrain myself sexually.” Understanding what God is up to in the world and what God is up to in the church helps each of us to know why we need to serve or share our faith. It is the power of story – God’s story, our church’s story and our own individual stories that help us to understand what we’re made for and what God is trying to do through us. God is not done working in the world. God is not done working in our church. And God is certainly not done working in our lives! The Story Continues!

big story. The Bible plunges people into a different world than the political story or the self-exploration story or the consumer

By Rich Nathan

story which Christians inhabit today. The Bible tells us that our origin begins with a good and generous God who chose to share his infinite love with creatures who could freely respond. God’s big story answers our identity question by saying to us, “Here’s who you are. You are image bearers of God designed to represent God’s good and kind rule to the rest of creation.” God’s big story further tells us that we are not simply a collection of isolated individuals. Rather, followers of Jesus are part of a much larger people who stretch back in time for thousands of years, stretch out in distance

Learn more about The Story Continues at

across every nation and every ethnicity. We Christians are part of a

thestoryvc.org.

multi-billion person family, many of whom have already died, and some of whom have not yet been born. V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G

Upcoming Class Dates Sunday, April 28 & Sunday, July 14, 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

MARCH 2019

Baptism Classes | Youth (Ages 10-18) & Adult

Chosen4Love

Baptism Celebrations: Saturday & Sunday, March 2 & 3

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

Contact: baptism@vineyardcolumbus.org

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

Children's Contact: Mike Szlapak, 614.259.5317 or

(chucklipeg@sbcglobal.net)

mike.szlapak@vineyardcolumbus.org

Chosen4Love is a community of families with a passion for adoption

Middle School Contact: Michael Doom, 614.259.5517 or

and foster care. We serve as a resource for adoptive families and for

michael.doom@vineyardcolumbus.org

people who are considering becoming foster or adoptive parents.

High School Contact: Santos Chaparro, 614.259.5404 or

Please connect with one of us for support and encouragement in

santos.chaparro@vineyardcolumbus.org

this area.

If you’re a new follower of Jesus, getting baptized is a public proclamation of your decision to follow Christ. To participate in baptism, you must attend one of the required classes. Next Baptisms: Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9

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

Join A Small Group

build up one another, and to provide support to children and

Visit: vineyardcolumbus.org/groups

parents through classes, field trips, and social engagements. Find

Contact: smallgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org

us on Facebook!

Doing life in community is important. Small groups bring people together from different cultures, life stages, and experiences for a rich community of worship, friendship, growth, and service. Stop

Marriage

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

Journey to Oneness: Committed Dating & Engaged Couples

Membership 101

Thursdays, April 25–May 30, 7-9pm,

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

Additional two weeks for stepfamilies on June 6 & 13 (7-9pm)

Teacher: Senior Pastor Rich Nathan

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

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

relationship inventory)

Meet pastors and learn more about the history and beliefs of

Vineyard Columbus. This class is required for membership. No

Contact: Mindy, mindy.layman@vineyardcolumbus.org

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

Open to all couples in committed dating relationships, those

FAMILIES & MARRIAGE

considering engagement and engaged couples! Come learn how to have the kind of marriage God intended. Open to all, but required

Family

for those getting married at Vineyard Columbus. Couples creating

Baby Dedication

classes—come and get equipped to create a family plan that will

Dedications: Saturday & Sunday, June 15 & 16 Classes: Saturdays, May 25 & June 1 & Sundays, May 26 & June 2, after services Dedication Application Deadline: Sunday, February 3 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.

a stepfamily will be encouraged to attend the two additional prepare both you and your children for success.

Journey to Oneness: Married Couples Tuesdays, April 23–May 14, 7–9pm, Cooper Road Campus Childcare: childcare is included, ages 1-12 (must register a week in advance) Cost: $25 per couple (includes required reading material and online relationship inventory) Register: vineyardcolumbus.org Contact: Mindy, mindy.layman@vineyardcolumbus.org The Journey to Oneness classes will deepen the friendship and shared values in your marriage. You and your spouse will find encouragement and spiritual and practical applications to bring Jesus into the center of your relationship. Following the session, you can request to meet with a Marriage Coach couple to further enrich your marriage relationship.

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

VC Students

Girls of Grace

VC Students | Middle & High School

Cost: $10

Wednesdays, April 24-May29, Cooper Road Campus

During weekend services at all campuses

Registration: vineyardcolumbus.org

Middle School Contact: Michael Doom,

Contact: Glenda Martin at michellem661@aol.com

614.259.5517 or michael.doom@vineyardcolumbus.org

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

High School Contact: Santos Chaparro,

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

614.259.5404 or santos.chaparro@vineyardcolumbus.org

relates to self-esteem and self-awareness. The purpose of this

VC Students is our community of students from across the city

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

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

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

there!

the definition of being fearfully and wonderfully made. Each one

VC High School | Student Core Application: Pick up an application during high school services Contact: Santos Chaparro, 614.259.5404 or santos.chaparro@vineyardcolumbus.org Student Core is our leadership team where we partner with Christ to heal the world. We have so much fun doing God’s work together— join us!

VineyardKids Around the World Sunday, March 24, 1:30-3:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Contact: Pam, pam.white@vineyardcolumbus.org or Ximena, ximenda.lozada-rosales@vineyardcolumbus.org Join us for a special event hosted by VineyardKids and International Ministries. Discover what Vineyard Columbus is doing around the world in missions! Taste the flavors, see the sights and join the activities. See you there!

Awana Tuesdays, Through May 2019, 7-8:30pm Vineyard Community Center Cost: $30 Register: vineyardcolumbus.org Contact: David Grace, 614.769.4413 Awana is a discipleship program where parents and children (grades 1-6) memorize and learn the Bible, have fun, and become more like Jesus. It’s a lot of fun and a great way for the church and the family to partner together in raising up our kids to love Jesus. There is a limit to the number of children that can participate, so please register in advance.

and a half hour course is structured around discussion, activity, and a take-home concept to develop a community of girls who love Christ, love themselves, and love others. It is our prayer to give girls a good foundation, for them to stay equipped and be reminded of who they are throughout life’s journeys, and to plant the seed that they are fearfully and wonderfully made throughout the circumstances of life.

A D U LT M I N I S T R I E S Seniors Phase III: A Ministry for Retirees 1st Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30am Contact: Ron Schmidt, rjsgar@gmail.com This group is for people of retirement age who want to flourish in the Kingdom of God. We have opportunities to have fun and develop deep relationships with other Christians our age, grow personally and spiritually, and give back by serving (supporting other ministries).

Singles Ministry All-Singles Campaign Gathering Thursdays, February 28–April 11, 6:30–9pm, Cooper Road Campus Childcare: $5/child or $10/family Register: vineyardcolumbus.org/ministries/singles/events Contact: Christopher, christopher.ledezma@vineyardcolumbus.org Join us as we gather for our annual All-Singles Campaign Weekly Gathering. We’ll break into table groups and work through the curriculum together. Last year, we were blessed with healing and deliverances and building strong friendships. Who knows what the Lord might do this year? Small groups that are focused on singles are welcome to join us.

Vineyard Men 180 Men’s Recovery Group Mondays, 7-9pm, Cooper Road Campus Contact: John Doyel, 740.649.6050 or doyel53@gmail.com 180 exists to help men who struggle with sexual brokenness. This ministry is open to all men. We emphasize both the healing power of God and the personal responsibility of men to pursue purity. We include worship, teaching, small group accountability, mentoring, and healing prayer. 8

MARCH 2019

Men’s Prison Ministry If you are interested in serving in our Prison Ministry, many

Young Adults

opportunities are available. For information, see Prison Ministries

VC Twenty Weekly Gatherings

under “Volunteer & Serve” in this edition of the MIX for training and

Sundays, 6pm, Cooper Road Campus

opportunities to serve at various jails throughout Central Ohio.

Childcare: Not available (but young families welcome)

VCC Men’s Golf League

Contacts: Shane Huey, shane.huey@vineyardcolumbus.org Join us every Sunday evening at our Cooper Road campus for our

Spring League:

VC Twenty service. VC Twenty is a place for young adults from

Tuesdays, April 16-June 25, Tee Time: 4:30pm

Columbus to connect. We’d love for you to come hang out with us at

Summer League:

our gathering for a night of worship, teaching, and community.

Tuesdays, July 16-September 24, Tee Time: 4:30pm

Whether you’re a college student, young professional, or

Royal American Links, 3300 Miller-Paul Rd, Galena, OH 43021

somewhere in between, we’re saving a seat for you!

Cost: $220 (per league) Contact: John Wilcox, jwilcox891@gmail.com or 614.891.3922 The VCC Men’s Golf League will be playing again this season at Royal American Golf Course, south of Galena, OH. Anyone is welcome. Whether you’re a hacker or a scratch golfer, you’re welcome to play…

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

(Just ask John!) You do not need to be a member, or even attend VCC

ICS Walk-in Clinics

to play. The season will be split into two parts (a spring league and a

1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30pm–8:30pm

summer league).

Vineyard Community Center Contact: Trudy Ann Badillo, 614.259.5322 or

Vineyard Women

trudy.badillo@vineyardcolumbus.org.

International Women’s Breakfast

Vineyard Immigration Counseling Services ("ICS") provides

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

humanitarian-based immigration legal assistance to persons at or

Contact: Flo Gimei, fgimei@gmail.com or

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

Julie Franks, jufranks@hotmail.com

requests from members of the public through our monthly intake

We are a group of women from all over the world who meet the

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

first Saturday of every month to experience unity in Christ while we

consultation with an AILA immigration attorney in a timely manner.

honor our unique cultures and diversity. We share a meal, listen to a

Attorney referrals may be necessary upon consultation. ICS also

brief teaching, discuss and pray for one another. Please bring a dish to share, but if you are unable to bring food, come anyway!

Cost: $20 payable at the time of intake (Intake & Consultation)

provides legal representation for a limited number of clients per year; representation decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis. Intake is the mandatory first step to receiving services.

Soul Provider

Types of cases we currently handle:

Friday, March 8, 6:30–9pm, Cooper Road Campus

• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ("DACA")

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

• Defensive Asylum

• U Visa

(childcare & event by Wednesday, March 6)

• Other Humanitarian

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

Please bring all relevant immigration documents to the appointment

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

or clinic so that we may best serve you. All matters discussed are kept privileged and confidential.

join us for dinner, special kids' programming and a time of spiritual encouragement and renewal.

Stay Connected! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to find out what’s happening in Women’s Ministry!

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Servicios de Consulta de Inmigración

Women In Action, Ohio Hispanic Coalition

Las clínicas ambulatorias se ofreceránel primer y tercer miércoles

Tuesdays, 5-7pm, through July 30, 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)

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

Contacto: Trudy Ann Badillo, 614.259.5299 o

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

trudy.badillo@vineyardcolumbus.org

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

Vineyard Immigration Counseling Services (“ICS”) provee asistencia

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

legal de inmigración en casos de protección humanitaria a personas

and many other things.

que cualifiquen mediante los índices de pobreza de 150% o menos, de acuerdo a las Guías Federales de Pobreza en E.U. ICS responde a

Mujeres en Acción, Ohio Hispanic Coalition

solicitudes de miembros de la comunidad, a través de las entrevistas

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

realizadas en las clínicas mensuales. Luego de completar la

2019 a las 5–7pm, Cooper Road Campus

entrevista los clientes tendrán una consulta de 30 minutos en un

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

tiempo razonable, con un(a) abogado(a) de inmigración afiliada a AILA

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

. Es probable que su caso sea referido a un abogado de la práctica

ayudar a las víctimas de Violencia Domestica en todas sus

privada posterior a la consulta. ICS también provee representación

necesidades, Ayudamos a reconstruir su autoestima, Platicamos

legal a un limitado número de clientes al año; dicha representación

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

se determinará caso a caso. La entrevista es el primer paso

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

obligatorio para brindarle nuestros servicios.

cosas más.

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 English as a Second Language Wednesdays, 7pm, through May 22, East Campus Childcare: No Childcare Cost: Free unless you want to purchase the book Contact: Paula Madison, paulamadison08@hotmail.com

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

Our teachers are eager to meet with Internationals on the East side

Budgeting for Freedom and Generosity Workshop

of the city who desire to learn English as a second language. We look

Saturday, March 23, 8:30am-12:30pm, Cooper Road Campus

forward to getting to know you through this program.

Cost: Free

VC International Teams For more information about our teams sharing Jesus overseas, email us at international.ministries@vineyardcolumbus.org.

Vineyard Columbus Missions Prayer Group

Childcare: Available ($5/child or $10/family) Register: vineyardcolumbus.org Contact: Kent Irwin, kent.irwin@vineyardcolumbus.org Learn how to create a simple, easy-to-follow budget so that you can experience financial freedom and live by Biblical stewardship

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

and generosity principles. This may be particularly helpful for

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

determining your capital campaign commitment.

Pray for our international ministry work. We typically worship, share updates on our missionaries, and pray for special areas of the world and our VC missionaries.

HELP & WELLNESS

MARCH 2019

Dave Ramsey | Financial Peace University Mondays, April 15–June 10, 7–9pm, Sawmill Campus

Health

Registration: fpu.com/1076290

Lower Lights Christian Health Center

(registration is only available through the link listed above)

6000 Cooper Road:

Childcare: $45/child or $90/two or more children (includes all 9

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

weeks, availble for ages 1-12). Payment for childcare is due at the

• Tuesdays, 8am-3pm

first class, Monday, April 15.

• Fridays, 8am-1pm

Contact: Kent Irwin, kent.irwin@vineyardcolumbus.org This class helps you understand and follow Biblical financial wisdom

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

to gain control of your money, beat debt, increase generosity and

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

build wealth. Cost for materials is $129 including shipping. Childcare

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

is available for entire class at an affordable rate. Please contact Kent

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

Irwin to request information about partial scholarships for materials

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

and childcare.

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

Designing Your Legacy | Estate Planning Workshop Saturday, May 11, 9:30–11:15am, Cooper Road Campus Registration: vineyardcolumbus.org/ministries/financial-ministry/ events Contact: Kent Irwin, Kent.Irwin@vineyardcolumbus.org Learn how to pass on your estate at death, how to obtain a good estate plan and get documents done at no cost to you. This seminar is informational. One-on-one private meetings scheduled in March with estate planners. Documents are done at no cost to you. No childcare will be provided.

all patients are seen regardless of ability to pay. Services offered include prenatal care, immunizations, well–child checkups, physicals, routine care, and chronic disease management.

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 patients (ages 18 and up) who are uninsured OR have Medicaid or are Medicaid–eligible with incomes below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty level. (No Medicare or other government–issued health care

Financial Coaching

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

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

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Financial coaching sessions with a trained financial coach are

al 614.293.9906.

available to give direction to members or regular attendees,

• Medical Clinic

whether you are in crisis, struggling, wanting less financial stress,

Cooper Road: Every Tuesday evening

or just wanting to have Godly financial management. One-on-one

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

coaching provides you an opportunity to receive personal and

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

confidential guidance. Sessions are with a trained coach in a grace-

illnesses. Basic work physicals available by calling 614.259.5428

filled environment.

(option 6) prior to coming to the clinic. No lab test, injections, or

Empowered Life

X-rays.

Open Prayer for Healing Sessions

• Dental Clinic Cooper Road (appointment only)

Saturdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 9-11am, Cooper Road Campus

Call: Fridays, 9–9:45am to schedule appointments, 614.259.5428.

Contact: Kerry Davis, kerry.davis@vineyardcolumbus.org

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

Open to anyone with a need for physical, emotional or deliverance

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

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

dentures).

Cooper Road campus. No appointment needed. Sessions end at 11am, so please allow enough time for the prayer team to effectively pray for you.

• Vision Clinic Cooper Road (appointment only) Call: Fridays, 10–10:30am to schedule appointments, 614.259.5428. We offer eye exams and vouchers for free glasses to those who qualify. • 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. V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G

Professional Counseling Center

Celebrate Recovery

Contact: 614.259.5409

Fridays, 7pm, Cooper Road Campus

The Vineyard Counseling Center’s clinically–trained counselors offer

Category: Addictions & Healing

a biblical approach to help people achieve wholeness in all aspects

Childcare: not available

of their lives. We also have Graduate Candidate Interns, $20/session,

Contact: celebraterecovery@vineyardcolumbus.org or

with experience in seeing children, teens, adults, and married

Dave Kuta, dave.kuta@vineayrdcolumbus.org

couples.

Celebrate Recovery is a biblical, Christ-centered recovery fellowship

Internship Opportunity Contact: Yolanda Zellars, counselingcenter@vineyardcolumbus.org The Vineyard Counseling Center is currently seeking two Master’s level social work and/or counseling interns for 2019 (Spring/ Summer/Fall). Interns must be available to commit to 15-20 hours per week providing clinical support to clients seeking counseling through the Center. Interns are also responsible for providing

for those desiring to heal from any addictive, compulsive, or destructive behavior —“hurts (like abuse or divorce), habits (like addictions to drugs, alcohol, or pornography), or hang-ups (like anger, co-dependency, or pride).” Here you will find a safe place to share pain, struggles, victories, and hope with others focused on Christ-centered recovery. Meetings include worship, teaching, sharing, and fellowship. Come experience God’s love and power!

administrative support and attending professional staff meetings

Circle of Grace Group

weekly. Our professional counselors offer guidance for individuals

3rd Tuesday of the month, 7-9pm

and families as they journey towards wholeness and healthy

Category: Relationships

relationship with God and others. Interested parties should email

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

their resume to Intake Coordinator, Yolanda Zellars.This opportunity

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

will remain open until filled.

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

Mercy & Justice Orphan Care & Anti-Human Trafficking

explore their relationship with Christ in a loving, biblically-faithful environment. Discussions are focused around books, videos, and other resources.

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

Circle of Hope Group

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

Category: Relationships

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

Contact/Register: Sue, movingonwithJesus@gmail.com

trafficking.

A confidential group for women with unwanted same sex attraction

Support for Life

(SSA). Using material presented in the Taking Back Ground teaching,

180 Men’s Recovery Group

personal experience. The goal is to discover how God is working in

Mondays, 7-9pm Category: Addictions Contact: John Doyel, 740.649.6050 or doyel53@gmail.com 180 exists to help men who struggle with sexual brokenness. This ministry is open to all men. We emphasize both the healing power of God and the personal responsibility of men to pursue purity. We include worship, teaching, small group accountability, mentoring, and healing prayer.

All Things New Category: Healing Contact/Register: Support for Life, dave.kuta@vineyardcolumbus.org Cost: $15 per person (includes book and workbook) The purpose of this 8-week group is to create a safe place for women with past sexual abuse to share their stories and receive 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.

discussion will focus on topics presented via video as well as our lives, engage Him in the process, and offer prayer and support to each other. Please contact Sue for more information.

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, 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 Next session begins January 16, 7-9pm (13 weeks) Category: Relationships & Loss Cost: $15 for workbook Contact: Dave Kuta, dave.kuta@vineyardcolumbus.org DivorceCare is a 13-week support group for separated and/or divorced men. This friendly and caring group of men will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences and can be joined at any time.

MARCH 2019

DivorceCare for Women

Grace//Truth 1.0

Wednesdays, beginning January 9, 7-9pm (13 weeks)

Next session begins Thursday, May 2, 6:30-9pm

Category: Relationships & Loss

Cost: $8 (includes book and materials)

Cost: $15 for workbook

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

Contact: Susan, smbwaters@gmail.com

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

DivorceCare is a 13-week support group for separated and/or

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

divorced women. This friendly and caring group of women will walk

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

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

practical guidance on how to embody the love of Christ toward

can be joined at any time.

sexual and gender minorities. This group is currently open for leaders

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Materials Category: Healing and Relationships

who have signed the Vineyard leadership covenant. This group is open for anyone who has taken Membership 101.

Cost: $30 for EHS course materials (book, workbook & devotional)

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

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

1st Tuesdays of every month, except January, July,

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

and September, 7–9pm, Cooper Road Campus

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, a plan for discipleship which can

Category: Relationships

deeply change your relationship with God. The Emotionally Healthy

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

Spirituality course directly addresses the reality that emotional

pre–register)

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

be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature. Learn through eight powerful life changing sessions how incorporate daily life rhythms that lead us to a healthier relationship with Jesus and with others. If you’re small group is interested in this course, you can sign up to borrow the DVD sets. The additional materials (book, workbook and devotional) are available at the bookstore to purchase.

Families of Addicted Loved Ones 2nd and 4th Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm Category: Addictions & Relationship Contact: Melinda or Larry, VineyardFALO@gmail.com Cost: $10 for workbook 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!

Generating Learning Opportunities with Family Values Friday, April 12, 6:30-8:30pm, Vineyard Community Center Category: Relationships Childcare: No Childcare Provided Fee: $19.99 (Includes Book) Register: vineyardcommunitycenter.org Contact: Gloria"Glo" Redding, info@glolearning.com This interactive class will identify where and how family values are learned, and ways to enhance your core structure. Do not miss this time to assess how belief systems and environments

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 Wednesdays, 7-9pm (13 weeks) Category: Loss Cost: $15 for workbook Contact: Chuck Clark, benaiah2.0@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.

Hearts Restored Support Group | Recovery from Sexual Betrayal Tuesdays, January 15-March 5, 7–9pm Category: Relationships Contact: HeartsRestoredVC@gmail.com This support group is a faith-based, safe, confidential place to share with other women who understand the devastating effects of sexual betrayal—whether it's pornography or emotional/extramarital affairs. We are engaged, married, separated, and divorced women and are here to help you as others have helped us. This group is for and about you, not your spouse or partner. It is not your fault, you will make it through this, and there is hope. Discussion topics are anger, identity, disclosure, setting boundaries, detachment, triggers, self-care, his repentance, forgiveness, and trust.

create actions that influence decisions and play a major role in academic achievement. Glo will candidly share her life experiences, professional insights, practical advice and unwavering walk with Christ from her new book "Generating Learning Opportunities". The book is available in the Vineyard bookstore.

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How to Resolve Conflicts Peacefully at Home and Work

Life Support Mentoring

Tuesday, April 2, 6-9pm or Tuesday, May 7, 6-9pm

Application: vineyardcolumbus.org

Please note: These are stand-alone classes

Contact: Support for Life, 614.259.5289 or

Vineyard Community Center

lifesupportmentoring@vineyardcolumbus.org

Category: Relationships

Childcare: No Childcare Provided

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

application or contact Support for Life.

Cost: $5 for materials

Our volunteer Life Support Mentors come alongside people in

Contact: Ron Mead, meadtraining@gmail.com

difficult seasons or situations to minister insight, healing, and

Are you stressed by unresolved conflicts with your family members,

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

friends and colleagues? Do you have trouble forgiving others? This

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

one-time, stand-alone workshop might be for you! You will learn how

encouragement, empowered prayer, and biblical guidance.

to use conflicts as opportunities to bring glory to God; grow to be

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

more like Jesus, help others grow and strengthen your relationships. You will gain proven conflict resolution and reconciliation skills. Ron has conducted conflict resolution workshops for churches, government agencies, colleges and Wycliffe Bible Translators. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (New International Version, Matthew 5:9)

How to Strengthen & Deepen Your Relationships/ Relational Needs Tuesday, March 19, 6:30-9pm, Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-9pm or Tuesday, May 14, 6:30-9pm Please note: These are stand-alone classes Vineyard Community Center Category: Relationships Childcare: No Childcare Provided Register: vineyardcommunitycenter.org Cost: $5 for materials Contact: Ron Mead, meadtraining@gmail.com In John 13:34, God commanded us to “love each other, just as I have loved you.” Many of us want to love others, but don’t always know how. In this practical, interactive workshop, you will learn how these intimacy (love) needs can be met. When you apply them, your relationships will strengthen and deepen. You will begin to experience wonderful blessings in your close relationships. Your instructor has taught interpersonal communication classes for government agencies, churches, and colleges.

I Am Not My Hair Beginning Monday, April 29, 6:30-8:30pm (five weeks) (not meeting Memorial Day, Monday, May 27) Contact: Crystal Allen, 614.410.1313 or fullcirclehrc@gmail.com Who does God say that I am? In whose image am I made? Am I still beautiful without my hair? Society says our hair should look like the actresses on hair model commercials and the overall image they portray…but I’ve lost my hair. Am I less of a person without it? There has to be more to me than just my hair. "I Am Not My Hair" is a 5 week support group for women who are experiencing various forms of hair loss. It is designed to help you gain confidence and self-esteem and see yourself as God sees you—as MORE than just your hair.

MARCH 2019

Cooper Road Campus

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

MOM: Moms of the Military 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7-9pm Category: Healing Contact: Lynn Getz, lgetz@columbus.rr.com Moms of the Military is a Christ-centered support group for moms, spouses, or any woman who has someone they love serving in the military. In this group, we will study the Bible, pray together, and support each other as our loved ones serve our country.

Not Alone: Healing from Sexual Abuse for Men Category: Healing Contact: Chris at cw4prc@gmail.com Beginning date: TBD, please contact Chris for more information The purpose of this group is to create a safe place for men with past sexual abuse to share their stories and to receive further healing. Together we will work through issues like shame, fear, and anxiety and discover the power of Jesus to help us overcome. You are not alone. Participation is closed after the first week. Registration is required for participation.

One Minded in Christ 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 7-9pm, Cooper Road Campus Category: Healing Contact: Angela Fontanini, 614.943.4588 or one-minded@outlook.com Modeled after Philippians 2:1-2, this is a co-ed support group for those affected with mental health (brain based) issues, other than addiction. The meeting format consists of relevant resources or teachings, and share and prayer time. Find us on Facebook, search for the closed-group, One-minded In Christ.

Rebuild & Restore

Sister Sister

Category: Healing

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7–9pm

Contact: Angel at self.knight1@outlook.com

Category: Healing

Beginning Date: TBD, please contact Angel for more information

Contact: Elizabeth, 614.397.7764 or elzbthhwrd@aol.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

lives, but can't see down to the foundation to understand what or

worshiping, and prayer.

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.

Redefining Christ Tuesdays, 6-8pm (8 weeks) Next session begins Tuesday, April 2 Category: Healing Contact: Gina Harding at redefiningchrist@gmail.com This closed, cyclical co-ed support group is for women and men who 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 preregistration 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.

Roots (Men) Thursdays, 7:30-9pm, Vineyard Community Center Category: Addiction Contact: Tom, brankamp@aol.com or Support for Life, 614.259.5289 or supportforlife@vineyardcolumbus.org This is a recovery group for those that struggle with life-controlling addictions such as drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, work, or anything else that keeps you from experiencing the abundant life God wants for you. Come join us as we share our experiences, lift each other up, and find hope and healing as we walk with Jesus one day at a time. 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!

Roots (Women) Mondays, 4-5:30pm, 5th Ave. Food Pantry 181 E 5th Ave, Columbus, 43201 Category: Addiction Contact: Shelly Moss or Debi Evans, womans.roots@gmail.com This is a substance (drug/alcohol) abuse recovery group for young women. Come join us as we share our experiences, lift each other up, and find hope and healing as we walk with Jesus one day at a time.

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

Understanding Life and Conflict God's Way Beginning Wednesday, April 24 (8 weeks), 7-9pm Category: Healing Contact: Walt, wpoupart@gmail.com Life and conflict go hand in hand; it's woven into the human fabric of each individual. Yet, many do not understand the dynamics of life and conflict from a biblical point of view as they live life with their spouse, family, and interact daily with people. Where does conflict in life come from, and how can we resolve conflict so we can live in peace with God, ourselves, and others? Come and equip yourself biblically in understanding how to live life as we look into what God has to say about these basic yet misunderstood issues of life.

Unequally Yoked: Healing the Loneliness in Your Marriage 2nd and 4th Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm Category: Relationships 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 Journey as we walk together with Christ as our ‘First Love’.

With God’s Grace & Dignity 2nd Wednesday of the month, April–October, 7-9pm 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 topics for encouragement, and support and pray for each other.

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!

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MARCH 2019

Vineyard Community Center Vineyard Job Club

DISCover Your Bible Personality Level 2 Learning How to Communicate the Bible Way

Tuesdays, 9:30-11am, Vineyard Community Center

Wednesdays, March 20-April 24, 7:15-8:15pm

Visit: vineyardcommunitycenter.org (weekly updates)

Vineyard Community Center

Contact: Paul Nicholson, penicholson51@gmail.com or 614.832.0471

Childcare: No Childcare Provided

Participants in this group will share experiences of their job search

Fee: $60

and discuss challenges, strategies, and resources. The job club

meets weekly for 90 minutes where we'll share job leads, receive

Teacher: Eric J. Watts, Certified Human Behavior Consultant, Coach,

group support, guidance, and career developer feedback followed

Trainer & Speaker

by a time of prayer and encouragement. This group will particularly

Now that you have learned more about yourself in DISCover your

appeal to those that have been unemployed for a while, and need

Bible Personality Level 1, you are ready to learn more about how

more ongoing support and accountability.

to better/best communicate with and relate to others. If you only

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT 12-for-12 Spiritual Formation Groups Application: vcsmallgroups.org/12-for-12-spiritual-formation-2/ Contact: covenantgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org 12-for-12 Spiritual Formation Groups are groups of about twelve people who meet monthly for 12 months and whose members are committed to intentionally deepening their lives with Jesus in the

understand life from your own perspective, which is the most natural way to view things, you will often fail to communicate well and work effectively with others. We need to learn to see things from another personality perspective, which is a supernatural way of viewing things. In this Level 2 course, participants will grow personally and professionally by developing the following skills: (1) better understand another person through their personality style, (2) adapt their style to create better relationships, and (3) build better relationships through role and responsibility dynamics. (Participants are strongly encouraged to complete Level 1 before enrolling in

process of spiritual formation.

Level 2. Sign up for both courses and receive $10 total discount.)

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

Holy Spirit Encounter

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

Wednesday, May 22, 7-8:30 pm, Cooper Road, Chapel

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

(Not meeting March or April)

are designed not to interfere with existing commitments.

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

*Group membership is by application only*

Registration: Only required for childcare (please register online by

Groups starting during the first trimester of 2019 will be posted in

Monday, May 20)

December 2018.

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

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.

Discover The Bible | Genesis January 7-March 11, 7-9pm, Cooper Road Campus Teacher: Pastor Stephen Van Dop Contact: Nada Attallah, nada.attallah@vineyardcolumbus.org

Join us for Encounter. Encounter is a time of worship, prayer and seeking more of the Holy Spirit together. Pastor Shane Huey will be leading our Encounter for May.

Joyful Noise Worship Service (Special Needs) 2nd Sundays, 5:30–6:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Contact: Pam Newman, pmnewman7@gmail.com Join our Accessible Worship Service for people affected by disabilities and their families, friends, and neighbors. We have a worship band, brief message, and prayer time. Bring your

Join us for a 9-week study of the book of Genesis. This class will be a

tambourines and streamers.

combination of lecture and discussion. All are welcome.

Vineyard Institute Learn more: vineyardinstitute.org Vineyard Institute exists as a global education provider to equip the people of God to go out into the world as workers of the harvest, 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.

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Art Ministry

LANE AVENUE CAMPUS

Serve in Prayer

Invitation to VC Artists for North Hall Gallery Exhibits 2019

Contact: Klodiana Tedesco, klodiana@gmail.com or bit.ly/serveatlaneavenue

Contact: Holly Messerall, vineyardcolumbusartists@gmail.com

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

If you are interested in exhibiting your work as one of our featured

Campus. For more info, contact Klodiana.

artists in the North Hall Gallery during 2019, contact Holly Messerall. A minimum of 10 pieces required (more than 10 can be considered).

LA VIÑA CAMPUS

Please submit a portfolio for review.

La Viña | Service

The Story Continues | Art Exhibit

Sundays, 11:30am, in the Chapel, Cooper Road Campus Contact: Irene Casale–Petrarca, 614.256.5254 or

2nd Floor Ministry Center, March–April, Cooper Road Campus

irene.casale@vineyardcolumbus.org

Artists from Vineyard Columbus campuses will interpret our

La Viña is an all-Spanish service that meets in the Chapel (la capilla)

campaign theme through their artwork. Please stop by to view their work.

at Cooper Road. We serve the Hispanic community of Columbus,

Vineyard Artist Community

God’s power. We are not only a church, but also a family in Christ. You

Contact: Holly Messerall, vineyardcolumbusartists@gmail.com

are welcome as you are!

showing them God’s love and watching their lives be transformed by

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

La Viña | Servicio en Español

ministry, please contact Holly Messerall for more information.

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

Campuses

Cooper Road Campus

EAST CAMPUS

614.259.5254 o irene.casale@vineyardcolumbus.org

English as a Second Language

La Viña es un servicio completamente en Español y nos reunimos

Para más información, contactar a Irene Casale–Petrarca,

en la capilla (Chapel) en Cooper Road. Nuestra visión es servir a la

Wednesdays, through May 22, 7pm, East Campus

comunidad de Columbus, presentándoles el amor de Jesús y ver sus

Childcare: not available

vidas ser transformadas por el poder de Dios. No somos solamente

Cost: Free unless you want to purchase the book

una iglesia además somos una familia en Cristo. ¡Bienvenido como

Contact: Paula Madison, paulamadison08@hotmail.com Our teachers are eager to meet with those Internationals on the East

eres!

side of the city who desire to learn English as a second language. We

Noche de Adoración de La Viña

are ready to greet you with smiles and look forward to getting to

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

know you through this program.

Childcare: Hay cuidado de niños. Contact: Danalys Castro, danalys.castro@vineyardcolumbus.org

I AM Stations presented by East Campus’ Prayer Ministry Team

Una noche de alabanza extendida, y encuentro con el Espíritu Santo a través de la alabanza, palabras proféticas, y un tiempo extendido

Monday, March 4 & Tuesday, March 5, 4–8pm, East Campus Childcare: not available

de oración.

Contact: Diane Dolce, lepard1gecko@aol.com

An extended worship night, and encounter with the Holy Spirit

This is an open house atmosphere of an interactive, meditation

through worship, prophetic words, and ministry time.

experience. It is a contemplative evening for groups or individuals

with self-guided reflective tour of stations focused on the campaign

SAWMILL CAMPUS

theme, The Story Continues, about who Jesus says he is: I AM the

Engage

Members of the prayer ministry team will be there to greet you and

1st Wednesdays, 7–8:30pm, Sawmill Campus

are available to pray with you at any step along the way, if you like.

Contact: Dustin Jasinski, djasinskivcsc@gmail.com

Also, we will have worship in our café throughout this experience so

Engage is a service of meditation on scriptures and listening to what

you can continue worshiping before and after you tour the different

the Lord is saying to each person attending. Prayer is also available

stations.

for special needs, congregational leaders, and programs.

MARCH 2019

Community Life

The Story Continues Campaign

Midpoint | Onsite Small Group

The Story Continues | All Church Campaign

February 28-April 11, 6:30-8:30pm, Cooper Road Campus

March 2–April 13

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

Learn more: thestoryvc.org

Learn more: vineyardcolumbus.org/midpoint

We’re excited to announce the all-church Lenten campaign for 2019,

Contact: Adrienne Ash, smallgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org

“The Story Continues.” Starting March 2nd, we’ll spend 7 weeks as

If you want to participate in our campaign, and would prefer a group

a church exploring the story God is writing in our lives, this church,

that meets at the church rather than in a home, then Midpoint is the

and the world. God is inviting us to invest our lives and our financial

place for you! Each gathering will consist of The Story Continues

resources towards his vision of redeeming the earth through his

video teaching, table discussion, fellowship, and prayer. There will

Kingdom people, loving our city through Vineyard Columbus, and

be tables designated for Singles Ministry as well as other interests.

transforming our lives through relationship with him.

Childcare is limited and registration for childcare is required at vineyardcolumbus.org.

Lent 2019 Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday, March 6, 5:30 & 7:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Spanish translation will be provided at the 7:30pm service Join us for one of these Holy Spirit empowered services as we begin

This series will encompass weekend adult, youth, and children’s services, specialized small group curriculum, and a three-year giving campaign to launch our church into its next chapter. We step courageously into our future because we can testify to God’s faithfulness and leading in our past. As God has done before, we trust he will do again. We invite you to join together with us as... The Story Continues.

the season of Lent. The services will include a message from Julia

The Story Continues | Prayer Vigil

Pickerill, reflection and the receiving of ashes. All are welcome.

Friday, March 8, 12pm-12am and Saturday, March 9, 6am-6pm,

Please invite someone to join you in worship.

Cooper Road Campus

Good Friday Services Cooper Road Campus Friday April 19, 7pm (Children’s Programming ages 1 yearKindergarten)

Sign up: thestoryvc.org/pray Contact:Kerry.Davis@vineyardcolumbus.org We are kicking off The Story Continues Campaign with 24 hours of prayer. We will have multiple prayer sessions at our Cooper Road campus in the Chapel. This will be a guided, interactive prayer

East Campus

experience to intercede for everyone involved during the campaign.

Friday April 19, 7pm (Family-friendly service)

You can sign up to come with your small group, with your family or

Sawmill Friday April 19, 7pm (Children’s Programming ages 1 yearKindergarten)

Easter Services Cooper Road Campus Saturday, April 20 • 3:30pm (Children's Programming for Infants-5th grade) • 6pm Sunday, April 21 • 9am (Deaf interpretation) • 11:30am East Campus Sunday, April 21, 10am La Viña Sunday, April 21, 11:30am Lane Avenue Campus Sunday, April 21, 6am (Sunrise Service) & 10am Sawmill Campus Sunday April 21, 9am & 11:30am

as an individual. We look forward to praying with you to usher in the presence of God as we are confident our prayers impact our church and our city during this campaign.

The Story Continues | Leaders' Commitment Dessert Register/Learn more: vineyardcolumbus.org/dessert Join us as we dive deeper together into what God has in store for the future of Vineyard Columbus. There will be music, delicious desserts, and a time of worship. Senior pastor Rich Nathan and campus pastors will cast the vision for the future and there will be a chance for you to lead the way in committing to participate in the next chapters of our story as a church. For information about the dessert taking place at your campus and to register please visit vineyardcolumbus.org/dessert. We hope to see you there! Sawmill Campus Wednesday, April 3, 7-8:30pm La Viña Sunday, April 7, 1:30-5pm Cooper Road Campus & Lane Avenue Campus Friday, April 5, 7:30-9pm (Lane Avenue will be meeting at our Cooper Road Campus) East Campus Thursday, April 4, 7-8:30pm V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G

The Story Continues | Vision Gatherings Register/Learn more: thestoryvc.org/vision

Bookstore & Library

Come to a Campaign Vision Gathering to find out more about this

Audio Master Volunteer Opportunities

truly exciting and important time in the life and story of our church!

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

God is continuing to write his story in the life of Vineyard Columbus.

We are seeking a volunteer to curate the cassette master tapes

We will be gathering to hear about the next chapter, to answer your

from the past 30 years. The schedule for this volunteer opportunity

questions, and to seek God regarding the particular invitation he is

is flexible.

extending to each of us as we participate in the capital campaign. Visit thestoryvc.org/vision to register for one of several gatherings being offered church-wide between Friday, March 15 and Sunday, April 7. Childcare is available on a limited basis. Cooper Road Campus Mondays-Thursdays March 18-21, March 25-28 & April 1-4, 6:45-9pm Saturday & Sunday, April 6 & 7, after services East Campus Thursday, March 21, 6:30-9pm Sunday, March 24, 12-1:30pm Sunday, April 7, 12-1:30 Sawmill Campus

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!

Bookstore Volunteer Opportunities Contact: Jeff Baker, jeff.baker@vineyardcolumbus.org or 614.259.5323 • One day a week, 2-3 hours anytime from 12-5pm, TuesdaysFridays • 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

Monday, March 18, 7-9pm

books, contacting those who have overdue books and adding new

Wednesday, March 27, 7-9pm

inventory.

Sunday, March 31, 1:15-2:45pm Sunday, April 7, 1:15-2:45pm VC Twenty Sunday, March 17, 4:30-6pm Sunday, March 24, 4:30-6pm

The Story Continues | International Potluck Vision Gathering March 15, 6:30 pm, Cooper Road Campus Childcare: There is limited childcare and no walk-in registration the night of the event. Register: thestoryvc.org/vision Contact: Ximena, Ximena.lozada-rosales@vineyardcolumbus.org

• Volunteer with Printing: The bookstore is seeking volunteers to help print and display products created using our new direct to garment printer.

Career Career Ministry Volunteers Contact: Kent Irwin, kent.irwin@vineyardcolumbus.org The Career Ministry needs new volunteers to serve in different roles like: job coach, career expert, administrator, database manager, networking pro, workplace navigator, and liaison between searchers and job providers.

Potluck gathering, please bring a main or side dish for 6-8 people.

Communications

Drinks are provided. Please arrive with your plate by 6:15 so that

Volunteer with Communications

we can organize the food. Complete information about “The Story

Contact: vineyard.communication@vineyardcolumbus.org

Continues” Campaign will be provided.

Our Communications department is looking for talented creatives

VOLUNTEER & SERVE

that would like to use their talents to reach our church community.

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

If you are passionate about story-telling, we’d love to meet you. If you’re interested, please contact us using the email above.

Community Life

the Main Lobby at our Cooper Road Campus.

Alpha Leader Training

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

Register/Contact: alpha@vineyardcolumbus.org or sign up at the Alpha counter. Are you interested in serving with our Alpha team for one of our upcoming Alpha courses? Please contact us for more information and to register!

MARCH 2019

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.

Aunt Mary’s Storybook Project: Volunteers at Franklin County Jail, Franklin County Medical Center, and The Ohio Reformatory for Women Days and times vary (2 hours every other month) Contact: Deborah Scott, deborah.scott@vineyardcolumbus.org Volunteers record incarcerated parents reading to their children, then we wrap the books and CDs and send them to the children. We need both men and women for this program. The AMSB wrapping

Community Outreach

group meets every 3rd Monday at the church from 6-8pm. Training is

The following outreach opportunities are a bridge between our

Franklin Medical Center Parenting Class Volunteers

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.

available.

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

PRISON MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

materials and necessary training.

Contact: Deborah Scott, 614.259.5348 or

MEN'S PRISON MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

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

Training for Prison Basics Saturday, March 30, 9am-12pm, Vineyard Community Center Contact/Register: Deborah, deborah.scott@vineyardcolumbus.org This training is the first step in a basic understanding of the culture, rules of the institutions and how we build a bridge of friendship in

We minister to men during worship services at multiple facilities. Volunteer with worship, prayer team, or help at the service. Delaware County Jail: 1–2 Saturdays/month, 10–11:30am Franklin County Jail: 3rd Saturdays, 8–10:30am Jackson Pike: 3rd Saturdays, 6:45–8:45pm Contact: Scott Osborn, 740.244.6528 or thescottrock@hotmail.com Franklin County Jail: 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 8–10:30am

the context of prison. If you are interested in this transformative

Contact: John, 614.578.8371 or seymour1546@yahoo.com

area of ministry, please contact Deborah Scott for more information

Aunt Mary’s Storybook Project

or to register.

Prison Ministry Gathering Saturday, January 12, 10am-12pm

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

Contact/Register: Rhodie Shreve,

Franklin County Jail.

rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org

FOOD PANTRY OPPORTUNITIES

As a follow up to Prison Basics, this meeting offers an opportunity to ask any additional questions you might have and receive assistance filling out state applications. This will also be a time for you to have conversations with volunteers currently serving in the ministry in order to help you determine how the Lord might be leading you to serve and to enjoy a pastry with a cup of coffee! Please register by contacting Rhodie Shreve.

Our church has two food pantries that serve the community of Columbus. Please contact Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or rhodie. shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org, for important information about each location before serving. Children ages 7+ are welcome with parents. Opportunities to Serve: • 5th Avenue Food Pantry

WOMEN'S PRISON MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

181 East 5th Avenue

Contact: Deborah Scott, 614.259.5348 or

Saturdays Only

deborah.scott@vineyardcolumbus.org There are different ministry opportunities for women to serve at the Ohio reformatory for Women, Franklin Medical Center-Zone A and the Franklin County Jail.

Free breakfast starts at 8am, food orders given out from 9:30-11:30am. Small groups of 10-15 need to be scheduled to serve at this pantry. Carpool if possible, parking is limited.

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• Northside Food Pantry 4664 Cleveland Avenue Saturdays Only Free breakfast starts at 8:30am, food orders given out from 9:30-11:30am. If possible, please carpool or park along Chester Road to keep parking available for guests around and behind the building. Small groups do not need to schedule at this location but please contact Rhodie for an info sheet. • Kitchen Anchor Adult Volunteers Northside Food Pantry, 4664 Cleveland Avenue

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

Saturday mornings, once or twice a month, 7am-1pm

YWCA Family Shelter Breakfast

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

900 Harvey Court, Columbus, OH 43219

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

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

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

Contact: Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or

busy, but fun! Training is available.

rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org

• 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

Help cook and serve breakfast to the 50 families at the shelter. Great outreach for the kids too!

OHIO BENEFIT BANK OPPORTUNITIES Saturday mornings, 8-11am, 4664 Cleveland Avenue Contact: Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org Help connect low and moderate-income Ohioans with free tax preparation and access to potential public benefits and work supports. We are always looking for volunteer counselors and training is provided. Contact Rhodie to make an appointment to meet with a counselor or be trained.

Contact: Chris Blosser, cblosser4@att.net

VINEYARD COLUMBUS COMMUNITY GARDEN

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

Contact: vccgarden@cybercalvin.com

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

We are looking for volunteers year-round to help tend our

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

downtown garden at 1455 N. 4th St. in the Short North area where

this opportunity to serve.

produce is grown and then donated to our 5th Avenue food pantry.

• 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

We have experienced gardeners who oversee this project and there are year-round opportunities.

PRAY FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH

hours at our pantry locations on Saturday mornings and licensed

Contact: Jenney, 614.259.5370 or

cosmetologists to volunteer services at our Northside pantry.

jenney.rice@vineyardcolumbus.org

• Pantry Drivers & Donation Pick-up Helpers Contact: Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org We are in need of strong volunteers to help pick up food from

Contact Jenney Rice to sign up for our prayer newsletter and intercede for this ministry area.

Deaf Ministry

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

Deaf Ministry Service Opportunities

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

Contact: Angela Moore, deafvineyard@gmail.com

Wednesdays and Thursdays. Approximate time commitment is 4

We need skilled volunteer ASL interpreters to sign for adults and

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

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

from local grocery stores/bakeries, we could use help with that too, usually on Fridays.

HOMELESS OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

MARCH 2019

Early Childhood

Security Ministry

Early Childhood Worship Ministry

Medical Response Team

Contact: Pam White, pam.white@vineyardcolumbus.org

Contact: Jason Pierce, jp6797@gmail.com or 614.625.6216

Share your love for Jesus with children through music! Our Early

We are looking for volunteers to help with medical emergencies that

Childhood ministry is in need of musicians to lead children in worship

occur during our weekend services. If you’re a doctor or nurse with

once a month during our weekend services.

hospital or ER experience, or an EMT (Basic or Paramedic) and are

Global Café Global Café Volunteers

interested in learning more, please contact Jason Pierce.

Special Needs

Contact: vineyard.cafe@vineyardcolumbus.org

Bridge Builders

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

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

family of believers who get to experience God through service and

Contact: Amanda Fessehazion,

fellowship. The Café is an atmosphere where fresh, made–from–

specialneeds@vineyardcolumbus.org (teens/adults)

scratch food connects the community with the love of Christ.

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

Health Clinics

part of our church community.

Body Builders Class (Special Needs)

Vineyard Free Health Clinics: Volunteers

Sundays, 9am, Cooper Road Campus

Contact: Carol Achmoody, 614.259.5512 or

Contact: Amanda Fessehazion,

carol.achmoody@vineyardcolumbus.org

specialneeds@vineyardcolumbus.org

Current opportunities available for doctors, chiropractors, dental

Adults who are VC members are needed for our Middle School or

assistants, dental hygienists, and prayer team members (Meeting

Teens/Adults classes with special needs. Can you be kind, laugh, sit

God 301 required for prayer teams).

at a table, color, listen, pray, and sing worship songs? Join us twice a

Media Arts

month.

Sensory Break Room/Buddy Connection

Video, Audio, & Lighting Support

Sundays, 9am, Cooper Road Campus

Contact: media.arts@vineyardcolumbus.org

Contact: Christy Smith, 614.374.4859 or christy2311@att.net

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

Befriend a child who needs an extra hand getting used to church

quality to support the sights and sounds of the weekend service. If

and children’s ministry. If their special needs interfere with learning

you love to use technology to help people encounter God, contact

Jesus loves them, maybe they can meet Jesus through your

us to start making a difference in your church.

guidance and love. Become a mentor buddy in our nationally–known

Outreach & Connect

program called the Sensory Break Room. Serve on a rotation.

Special Needs Intervention Support Team

Care Caller Ministry

Sundays, 9am, Cooper Road Campus

Contact: Denise Birkhoff, denise.birkhoff@vineyardcolumbus.org or

Contact: Amanda Fessehazion,

614.259.5313

specialneeds@vineyardcolumbus.org

We need your help! If you’d like a behind the scenes ministry you can

If you have training in behavior intervention, special education,

do from home, on your own schedule, please consider joining Care

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

Callers. We connect with and pray for our Vineyard family through

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

phone calls. Our goal is to call every member of the church in the

extra help.

next 18 months. This is a one year commitment.

Outreach Call Ministry Contact: Kerry Davis, kerry.davis@vineyardcolumbus.org Do you like to talk and make people feel welcomed? Each week we call people that turned in a connect card or a decision prayer card during one of the weekend services. We welcome them, and give them information about ways they can get connected and upcoming events they can attend. We want them to know that in our large church they were seen, and that they are important to us. Make calls from your home or the church.

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Support for Life

English as a Second Language (ESL) Volunteers

Become a Life Support Mentor

We are seeking volunteers to serve in the following areas for Fall ESL

Contact: Jackie Williams, jackie.williams@vineyardcolumbus.org

Contact: lifesupportmentoring@vineyardcolumbus.org or

classes (September 4-May 21) :

614.259.5289

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 10–11:30am (Cooper)

Application: available at vineyardcolumbus.org

Tuesdays, 7pm–9pm (Sawmill and Cooper)

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

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

term basis to provide a listening ear, supportive encouragement,

enjoy giving warm smiles and speaking welcoming words as they

empowered prayer, and biblical guidance. If you've benefited from

enter the classroom.

support and healing during a difficult life season or situation that has resulted in growth and freedom, you may wish to help others by providing similar support on a one-on-one basis. We are currently looking for leaders for the following subjects:

• 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

• Parents of children/teens on the autism spectrum

Contact: John Olver, johnolver.vc@gmail.com

• Female or male victims of domestic violence

• Conversation Table Leader: We have a vibrant ESL program and

• Caretakers of the elderly or those with a disability

Become a Support for Life Group Leader

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

Contact/Register: supportgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org or

International Friendships (IFI)

614.259.5472

Contact: Jessica Burchett, 740.816.6518 or

Application: available at vineyardcolumbus.org

burchettjes@gmail.com

We are looking for leaders to create groups that offer a safe

International Friendships (IFI) partners with Vineyard Columbus to

environment for those who are struggling to experience the love

promote friendships and show hospitality to international students

of Jesus and the care of his community. If you've benefited from

at OSU.

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: • Parents of children/teens on the autism spectrum • Families impacted by the opioid crisis • Female or male victims of domestic violence

• 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

VC International Teams & Ministries

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

Cross Cultural Friendships

industry, actuarial science, finance/accounting, statistical analysis,

Contact: Carli Snyder, carli.snyder@vineyardcolumbus.org Throughout scripture it is evident that God loved the foreigner, and

Visit: ifipartners.org/interns.php#give (financial donations) IFI would like to place interns (20 hours/week) in the chemical web design/media, and marketing. • Meals for IFI Friday Night Bible Studies

calls his people to love them, too. If you love meeting new people,

Contact: Tiria, exec_assistant@ifiusa.org

and you would enjoy coming alongside a refugee in their transition

IFI always needs people/small groups to help organize, prepare,

to Western culture, please contact Carli Snyder for more information

and distribute food at our Friday night Bible study when students

on how to serve our local refugee population through the gift of

and volunteers share a meal together.

cross-cultural friendship.

• 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.

MARCH 2019

Missions Care Team

Artists Small Group

Contact: Dotty Christensen, dbchristensen77@gmail.com

Contact: vineyardcolumbusartists@gmail.com

If you enjoy hospitality, encouraging others, hearing how God is

Come with ideas to share and plan a course of growth beginning

working, or want to give gifts, of time or money, then missionary

with a book study. All artists are welcome. Send us an email if you're

care is for you!

interested.

Refugee Ministry Opportunities

Coaches and Referees Needed for Vineyard Athletics!

• Cross Cultural Friendships Contact: Carli Snyder, carli.snyder@vineyardcolumbus.org Throughout scripture it is evident that God loved the foreigner, and calls his people to love them, too. If you love meeting new people, and you would enjoy coming alongside a refugee in their transition to Western culture, please contact Carli Snyder for more

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.

information on how to serve our local refugee population through

Vineyard Free Health Clinics: Volunteers

the gift of cross-cultural friendship.

Contact: Carol Achmoody, 614.259.5512 or

• Drop-in Center Wednesdays, 3-5pm Contact: Carli Snyder, carli.snyder@vineyardcolumbus.org

carol.achmoody@vineyardcolumbus.org Current opportunities available for doctors, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and prayer team

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

members (Meeting God 301 required for prayer teams).

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

Volunteers for Assisting Dance & Gymnastic Instructor Needed

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 immigrant children on a weekly basis for the Winter school semester. Come join the fun! Volunteers are required to complete an application, attend a training, and consent to a background check. Please contact Andrea Tawney for more information and a volunteer application.

VC Students VC Students Small Groups & Weekend Services Leaders

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.

Volunteer with After-School Program: K-5 Monday-Friday, 3-6pm, September-April Contact: VCCMSHS@vineyardcolumbus.org We are looking for volunteers for our after school program for our elementary aged children. We are looking for helpers, who will assist 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.

614.259.5517 or michael.doom@vineyardcolumbus.org

Volunteer with After-School Program: Middle and High School

High School Contact: Santos Chaparro,

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

614.259.5404 or santos.chaparro@vineyardcolumbus.org

Contact: VCCMSHS@vineyardcolumbus.org

Volunteer with VC Students in two special areas: Small Groups and

We are looking for volunteers who are willing to help our middle and

Weekend Services. Training is provided.

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

Middle School Contact: Michael Doom,

Vineyard Community Center Artists Needed

for volunteers willing to spend time with our students. Volunteering with our program is a great opportunity for mentorship. We would love to have you on our team.

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.

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VCC Summer Volunteers Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm, June/July Contact: lizz.birkhoff@vineyardcolumbus.org

Serve with Worship Arts

We are looking for volunteers for our summer program for our

Contact: shannon.gott@vineyardcolumbus.org

elementary and middle school aged children. We are looking for

The Worship Arts Ministry is looking for experienced musicians (all

helpers who will assist our facilitators with tasks in the classroom

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

during the summer or volunteers with specific passions who would

for bilingual vocalists.

like to partner with our facilitators in teaching our children new and exciting things.

Join the Choir at Vineyard Columbus Contact: shannon.gott@vineyardcolumbus.org

One Child One Community: Adopt A School

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

Contact: Gregg Hay, 614.259.5462 or

musically gifted, sense God’s calling, and would like to be a part of

gregg.hay@vineyardcolumbus.org

the Choir at Vineyard Columbus, please email Shannon Gott.

If your small group is looking for a place to serve together, One Child One Community needs groups to partner with us to support Columbus schools. For more info on how your group can serve, contact Anna Fullen.

Other Opportunities Car Ministry Contact: Jeff, jeff.baker@vineyardcolumbus.org

VineyardKids

Do you work in the auto industry doing mechanical or auto body

Be an AWANA Leader!

for you to participate!

Tuesdays, September through May, 6:15-9pm Cooper Road Campus, Multi-Purpose Room Application: Pick up an application from the children’s info desk or the Kidz Quest welcome center 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

work? If so, we are looking to develop a car ministry and would love

Baker’s Delight Contact: Mia Byrne, 614.751.5083 or mtjondro@hotmail.com We bake for the women’s shelter, single moms, children’s volunteers, women’s ministry events, nursing homes, and others. Great for friends, families, and small groups who are looking for outreach opportunities. Join us!

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disciples we focus on scripture memory, friendship, and fun.

Church members guide clients through a user–friendly, web–based

Kids’ Worship: Campus Volunteer Recruitment

computer program to access public benefits like food stamps,

Teens and adults are needed to lead kids in worship at our campuses. Each campus handles kids’ worship differently and needs people

Medicaid, free tax filing, etc.

who want to help kids connect to God through the worship arts. No

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need to play an instrument! We offer training, materials, and include

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you in a rotation.

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.

Vineyard Women

Worship Arts

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 Event Team

deborah.scott@vineyardcolumbus.org

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

Our women’s prison ministry offers a program to incarcerated

We are looking for women who enjoy meeting people, serving

moms that enables them to record themselves reading a book to

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

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

help promoting the event, administrative help, decorating, greeting,

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

registration, and more. We have fun serving together—please join us!

entrances and label “Aunt Mary’s.”

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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

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

Venezuela is experiencing a shortage of food, medicine, and other

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

basic needs, and we want to offer some relief by sending these

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

things to Venezuelan churches. You can donate items in designated

this ministry.

containers at the entrance of the church for the next several

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)

months. Specific items needed: • Nonperishable foods: Rice, sugar, pasta, dry beans, corn flour, powdered milk, salt, peanut butter, ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard • Medicines: Tylenol/Motrin, antibiotics, allergy relief, and First Aid supplies • Babies: Diapers, infant formula, baby food, and wipes • Hygiene: Soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, shampoo, toothbrush, and deodorant/antiperspirant

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

Transitions Donations

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

Cooper Road Donation Drop–off: Ministry Center lobby throughout

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

the week.

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

Campus Donation Drop–off: During weekend worship services.

ministry.

Thank you for your continued support! Last year we served 399

Online Giving & TEXT to Give Contact: 614.259.5443 or

Contact: diane.bauman@vineyardcolumbus.org

families! We currently need new sheets (twin, full, queen and king), can openers and toilet plungers.

Vineyard.Finance@vineyardcolumbus.org

Value Life Donations

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

Contact: diane.bauman@vineyardcolumbus.org

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

Our Value Life ministry is in desperate need of newborn-6 month

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

baby boy clothing (onesies, sleepers and socks). Gently used

contact our Finance department.

clothing is great. We also need receiving blankets, bottles and

Pantry Donations (Community Outreach) Our pantries are in need of personal care items. Please consider donating the following: shampoo, soap, toothpaste and deodorant (men’s & women’s). Please drop off donations in the metal bins at our Cooper Road campus or the designated location at the campus you attend. We appreciate your generosity!

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

diapers (size 1, 4 and 5). We appreciate your giving! Please drop off in the Ministry Center Lobby – Value Life Donations containers. Thanks so much for your support, this fiscal year we have served more than 600 women and babies! Like Value Life on Facebook and visit vineyardcolumbus.org/ministries/value–life.

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 the baby 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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orn to Nigerian pastor missionaries, Dorsia Marchand grew up in the Christian faith keenly aware of social injustice. What

also did not escape her attention were several women of the bible who taught, were leaders, and were given positions of authority. However, that was not what she experienced and it grieved her spirit. She questioned why God allowed freedom to women of the bible but not in her current day church. Following the rules of that denomination, Dorsia felt her expression of faith and female strengths were too narrowly defined, and in her heart, she saw herself as non-denominational. Dorsia left Toledo to attend college at the Ohio State University, in Columbus, Ohio. There, she involved herself in “The Cru” Campus Crusade for Christ and various campus ministries. She desired to live out the practical mission of Jesus, which included participating in many social justice causes like immigration. In 2002, a group of students brought her to Joshua House, a group of college-aged young adults who worshipped at Vineyard Columbus. Dorsia discovered a number of ministries dovetailed with social justice concerns that she felt convicted to participate in; which also served the city. Another draw was learning how Vineyard valued women as leaders and pastors. Through participation in Joshua house, Dorsia stepped into leadership, and along with a few other group members, into the big leadership shoes of John and Amanda Nash who were leaving as part of a church plant in Amsterdam. Around that same time, Vineyard announced their Blessed to Be a Blessing campaign. Finding a balance between giving sacrificially and making good on a three-year commitment proved challenging and became a matter for serious prayer. While Dorsia figured out postgraduation life, repayment of student loans, a new job and the responsibilities of newly launched adulthood, she admitted that the addition of another payment seemed scary. “It’s really true that where your money goes, your heart goes,” Dorsia said. “But I felt God saying to take it to the next level. As

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I contributed monthly, I felt ownership and challenged to pray more for what God was doing in the church and for their financial wisdom.” In September of 2007, Dorsia met Nick through a church friend. Nick Marchand grew up in Columbus, Ohio attending mass every Sunday out of a sense of duty. At eleven, his comfort zone bubble popped as family life turned tumultuous. His parents split up, his

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eighteen year old sister moved out, and several relatives passed away within a short time. “I was forced to mature at a very young age and became my mom’s protector.” Those were lonely, painful, and very dark years.

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After graduating from Ohio University, he started a marketing

play out in their marriage. In 2009, they were married in Nigeria

company. A business conference he went to offered a

with her family.

nondenominational service on Sunday. Nick attended. There he

“There were so many blessings and we may never know all of what

discovered how neutral he’d felt toward God. When they gave an

was directly related to the campaign,” Dorsia said. “Now as leaders

altar call, Nick gave his life to Christ. After a move to Westerville

in the church, we’re still prayerful about our giving. We’ll pray

for a job, he planned to visit every church in town to find a bible-

separately for a number and write it down and then show it to

believing church. While working out at a local gym, he met the

each other. And if it’s the bigger number we just do it. What’s key

groundskeeper. They struck up a conversation and he invited Nick

for us is coming into agreement.” Their excitement for The Story

to his church.

Continues was contagious.

“I came to Vineyard and that was the only church I ever went to. I

“Church campaigns don’t come along all the time but when they

was where I was supposed to be.” Though very different from the

do, we recognize them as opportunities,” Nick said. “They’ve

faith of his youth, Nick found the teachings relevant. At service

opened the door for more diversity, and ESL classes and citizenship

one Sunday, Nick heard the analogy ‘grapefruit Christianity’ given

classes and being more of a friend to the community. You’re here

by Pastor Rich Nathan.

because others before you gave. And now you have a chance to

“It’s where faith is contained in one section of your life, but not

be that person for somebody else. You can be part of something

making a real difference in every area of your life. Work/school

bigger than your own story. Years from now, on another campus,

life, family life, and church life stay separate.” In one section,

or when another leader gets developed, or someone goes into

early church experience was to support his mother, Nick hadn’t

missions it will be because we had this opportunity.”

felt a strong connection. In college, he was further separated

As Dorsia reflected on her first capital campaign, she shared her

from church. Family was another section. He recognized how

insights.

segmented his life was and desired to be integrated.

“Fast and pray and ask the Lord for a number. Don’t go with what

As Nick grew in faith, he began embracing having a purpose

feels comfortable, or what you think you can achieve in your own

and part to play. Vineyard offered connection and chances for

power. Often God wants us to trust that he will provide. We’ve

everyone to participate. He was further enamored by The Zone

been stretched in our giving and we’ve never regretted it. What

after-school program and practical ministries, something that

is God calling you to give? If he’s stretching you and calling you to

had not been modeled in his former church. He attended a

more than is comfortable, have faith, and trust him.”

membership class in the chapel, presented by Pastor Rich. “You’re sitting in this chapel because the people before you gave.” The words resonated deeply with Nick. What he took away from the membership class was not if to serve but where. When the

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capital campaign was announced, those seeds from his early days at Vineyard were blooming in his heart. He knew it wasn’t a matter of if he would give, but how much. “Praying about a number I could commit to for three years? I was thinking, I don’t know what’s going to happen next year or in two years. And even the thought of that was intimidating.” He prayed seriously, and when God delivered a number, Nick continued tithing and added his commitment. “I looked at Blessed to Be a Blessing as doing what God was calling me to do. It meant being a part of the goals of the church, and teams overseas. Because of my increased commitment, I felt like a more dedicated disciple of Jesus.” When Nick and Dorsia learned they were part of the same church and the giving campaign, and they talked about it a lot. Their relationship grew, they began dating and became engaged. They often discussed giving, tithes and offerings and how that would V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G

B O O K S TO R E 614.891.6440 M O N D AY Closed T U E S D AY 12-5pm W E D N E S D AY 12-5pm T H U R S D AY 12-5pm F R I D AY 12-5pm S AT U R D AY 5:30-8:15pm S U N D AY 8:45am-1:45pm Closed during services

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Come to our Vision Gatherings to ďŹ nd out more about this truly exciting and important time in the life and story of our church! We will be gathering to hear about the next chapter, to answer your questions, and to seek God regarding the particular invitation He is extending to each of us as we participate in the capital campaign. You do not want to miss it! REGISTER thestoryvc.org/vision

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