MIX May 2018 by Vineyard Columbus

M I N I S T RY C O N TAC T S Bookstore Jeff Baker, 614.259.5323 Church Planting Stephen Van Dop, 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 Empowered Life Kristi Webster, 614.259.5482 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 Singles Christopher Ledezma, 614.259.5492 Support for Life Joyce Stewart, 614.259.5256 Value Life Diane Bauman, 614.259.5318 VC High School Mike Chaparro, 614.259.5404 VC Middle School Michael Doom, 614.259.5517 VC Twenty Michelle Blackstone, 614.259.5290 VineyardKids Myra Gaiters, 614.259.5486 Vineyard Institute Andy Saperstein, 614.259.5358 Vineyard Men Joyce Shuster, 614.259.5303 Vineyard Women Liz Ward, 614.259.5335 Volunteer Diane Bauman, 614.259.5318 Worship Arts Danielle Evans, 614.259.5310

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International

Help & Wellness

Vineyard Growth Classes

Spiritual Development

New To Vineyard

Volunteer & Serve

Families & Marriage

Give & Donate

Adult Ministries

Cover Story Recognizing Greatness

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Ministry Center doors close at 5:30pm.

Congregational Letter Why Christians Pray

Memorial Day Monday, May 28, Building Closed

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. We appreciate your interest in Vineyard Columbus.

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. Jordan Espino-Arvizu, 614.259.5241

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

Lane Avenue Campus Pastor, Andrew Oswalt Admin. Asst. Jordan Espino-Arvizu, 614.259.5241

Children’s Pastor, April Murphy Admin. Asst. Myra Gaiters, 614.259.5486

Leader Development Pastor, Andy Saperstein Admin. Asst. Deb George, 614.259.5358

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

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

Church Extension & Evangelism Pastor, Stephen Van Dop Admin. Asst. Joyce Shuster, 614.259.5303

Outreach & Connect Pastor, Eric Pickerill Admin. Asst. Cinnamon Doran, 614.259.5235

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

Sawmill Campus Pastor, Scott Engebretson Admin. Asst. Allyse Huey, 614.259.5439

Community Life Pastor, Amanda Nash

Staff Care and Formation Pastor, Julia Pickerill

Admin. Asst. Marsha Martin, 614.259.5305

614.259.5246

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

Visitation & Care Pastor, Anthony Cannon 614.259.5364

Discipleship Pastor, Paige Goslin 614.259.5477

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

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

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

Empowered Life & Youth Pastor, Kerry Davis Admin. Asst. Kristi Webster, 614.259.5482

Worship Arts Pastor, Craig Allen Admin. Asst. Danielle Evans, 614.259.5310

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

Young Adult Pastor, Christian Root & Shane Huey Admin. Asst. Michelle Blackstone, 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. V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G

At the age of 24, I was fired from my first job out of law

my job, I learned that prayer is not magic. There isn’t

school. It’s a long story, but the bottom line is that I was

a set of magic words or phrases that will guarantee

asked to do something that, as a Christian, I could not do.

success in a prayer. It is not our intensity or our loudness

So, at the age of 24, I was out of work with a pregnant

that will get our prayer answered. God is not a genie in

wife, a house payment, and no income. Do you think I

a bottle whom we can control with the right formula. I

prayed? You better believe I prayed! I prayed every way I

also learned that prayer wasn’t only about changing my

knew how to pray. I claimed God’s promises. I prayed in

circumstances. God had me pray in order to change me.

Jesus’ name. I prayed in the name of Jesus of Nazareth,

Up until I failed at my first real job, I believed that

the Son of God. I prayed in the name of the Triune God

success in life was primarily due to me and my work. I

– Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I prayed loudly. I prayed

had always done reasonably well in school and in life.

softly. I knelt down. I stood up.

After months of praying for the same thing, I learned

But my mailbox filled with rejection letters. Every law

I was limited and that there were things I could not

firm in the city had already hired the people they wanted

accomplish without God’s help. There were doors I

and no one had an opening. For six months, every

couldn’t open and walls I couldn’t punch through no

day, multiple times a day, I prayed. I called law firms

matter how hard I tried. All of those months of praying

everywhere and tried to push my way in. But nothing

brought me to the end of myself.

worked. I was so discouraged.

Have you ever faced a problem that was too big for you?

What did I learn? After praying hundreds of times about

Have you ever encountered something that you couldn’t

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change by your skills or smarts or hard work? Have you ever come to the end of yourself and been forced by life’s circumstances to acknowledge your limits? That’s what happened to me over those months.

Hallesby wrote:

To pray is nothing more involved than to open the door, giving Jesus access to our needs and permitting him to exercise his

The third thing I learned was that if something was

own power in dealing with them. To pray is

working in my life, or was going to work, it was because

to open the door to Jesus.

God had graciously opened his hand, not because I was so talented, or so skillful. So, when a job finally opened and I began getting a paycheck, I knew down to my toes that the only reason that Marlene and I and our new baby were eating and had a roof over our heads was because

Just as you began the Christian life by opening the door to Jesus, so you move on in the Christian life by continually opening the door to Jesus in prayer. The way in is the way on.

God blessed me with a job.

How does this work? Whatever your emotions,

The Purpose of Christian Prayer

whatever you’re feeling, whatever your mood, invite

Is the purpose of prayer mainly to get stuff – a new car

offended by someone, instead of trying to work out

or another job? Have you ever prayed for a sports team?

your anger on your own, or pretending you are OK,

If you are a fan, I’m sure you have prayed for your team to

be emotionally honest with Jesus and invite him

win. Is the purpose of Christian prayer to have our team

into your anger to help you sort it out. When you are

win or to find a parking spot at the mall, to pass an exam,

discouraged, be emotionally honest with Jesus. Tell

or to find romance? Certainly prayer includes petitions to

him, “I’m disappointed. I thought things were going

God for what we want and need. But every culture and

to turn out differently.” Instead of stuffing it, let your

every person from the beginning of time has petitioned

disappointment be the knock of Jesus on the door

God, or the gods. People throughout history have knelt down before the sun or the moon, or before a statue and prayed for what they wanted and needed: rain for

Jesus into that. When you are angry, or have been

of your heart and invite him in. “Jesus, this is how I feel. I tried so hard. I thought it was going to work out differently. Fill my heart again with hope.”

their crops, fertility for their herds, victory over their enemies, to have the man or woman of their dreams fall in love with them, to have children. Everyone who has ever prayed, whatever their view of God or the gods, has asked for what they wanted and needed.

What is distinctive about Christian prayer?

Don’t let doubt cause you to keep Jesus at arm’s length. Invite Jesus into the doubt. Be honest with Jesus. “I’m really struggling with God’s goodness, with God’s existence, with God’s concern for someone as small as me. Step into my doubt!” When you are tempted, don’t let the feeling of temptation create so much shame in you that you hide from God. Invite the Lord into the

Christian prayer doesn’t just ask God for things. Christian

temptation. “Lord, here is how I’m feeling right now.

prayer invites Jesus Christ into a situation to do what he

Here is the thought that just came across my mind.

wants to do. One of the first Christian books I ever read

Here’s the desire.” You are never going to say something

was by a Norwegian pastor named Ole Hallesby and was

to God which he responds to by saying, “Oh myself (he

simply titled Prayer. In this great book, Hallesby defined

doesn’t say ‘OMG’), I didn’t know that.” Invite him into

prayer by quoting Jesus in Revelation 3.20:

your temptation.

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If

What is the purpose of Christian prayer? It is to open

anyone hears my voice and opens the door,

the door to Jesus and invite him into whatever we are

I will come in and eat with that person, and

facing, allowing Jesus to exercise his power in dealing

they with me.

with our situation.

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Sunday, June 24, 2:30–5:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Teacher: Senior Pastor Rich Nathan 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). Next Class: Sunday, September 16

Sunday, June 24, 2:30–5:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Teacher: Pastor Scott Engebretson 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. Next Class: Sunday, September 16

Sunday, June 24, 2:30–5:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Teacher: Pastor Craig Heselton 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. Next Class: Sunday, September 16

Sunday, June 24, 2:30–5:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Teacher: Pastor Diane Bauman 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. Next Class: Sunday, September 16

Sunday, June 24, 2:30–5:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Teacher: Pastor Stephen Van Dop The purpose of this class is to train and encourage every Christian, to share Christ, everywhere, in every way, all the time. Next Class: Sunday, September 16

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FAMILIES & MARRIAGE

Baptism Classes

Family

Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29, after services Contact: baptism@vineyardcolumbus.org 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. Find more info online.

Blueprints for the Family: Foundations for Parenting Saturday, May 5, 9am-12pm Childcare: $5/child or $10/family, ages 1-12 (must register a week in advance) Register: vineyardcolumbus.org

Youth Baptism Classes

Contact: Mindy, mindy.layman@vineyardcolumbus.org

Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29, after services

What if God isn’t as concerned about us raising perfect children,

Contact: Pastors Kerry Davis, 614.259.5502 or

as he is about us becoming more like him? This class is designed

Mike Szlapak, 614.259.5317

to encourage parents to walk faithfully with God as they parent

If you’re a new follower of Jesus between the ages of 10 and

their children. This class is required for those interested in being

18, please take one of these required classes.

coached as a parent or becoming a parent coach.

Baptism Celebrations

Chosen4Love

Saturday & Sunday, May 5 & 6

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

Contact: baptism@vineyardcolumbus.org

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

Next Baptism: Saturday & Sunday, July 7 & 8

(chucklipeg@sbcglobal.net)

Get Connected: Join A Small Group Visit: vineyardcolumbus.org/groups Contact: smallgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org Doing life in community is important. Small groups bring people together from different cultures, life stages, and

Chosen4Love is a community of families with a passion for adoption and foster care. We serve as a resource for adoptive families and for people who are considering becoming foster or adoptive parents. Please connect with one of us for support and encouragement in this area.

experiences for a rich community of worship, friendship,

Father-Daughter Dance

growth, and service. Stop by the small group area at your

Friday, May 18, 7-9pm, Cooper Road Campus, Auditorium

campus to learn more!

Cost: $35/couple and $10/each additional girl

Membership 101 Sunday, June 24, 2:30–5:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Teacher: Senior Pastor Rich Nathan Childcare: Register for free at vineyardcolumbus.org/vgc. Meet pastors and learn more about the history and beliefs of Vineyard Columbus. This class is required for membership. No preregistration is necessary, unless you need childcare (ages 1–12). Next Class: Sunday, September 16

Register: vineyardcolumbus.org (NO registration at the door) Contact: Kwesi Kambon, 614.259.5237 or kwesi.kambon@vineyardcolumbus.org Our 5th annual Father-Daughter Dance is a semi-formal dance for girls ages 5-18 years old and the significant men in their lives (dad, step-dad, grandfather, uncle, foster dad, etc). We have a fun evening planned with a professional DJ, light refreshments, and special treats for the girls. Deadline to register is May 13. Please register early because we are expecting to sell out!

Learn about all of our Vineyard Growth Classes on p. 6.

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Stepfamily Parenting Seminar: Hope for the Journey Monday, May 21, 7-8:30pm Childcare: $5/child or $10/family, ages 1-12 (must register a week in advance) Register: vineyardcolumbus.org Contact: Mindy, mindy.layman@vineyardcolumbus.org Join us for an evening honoring and encouraging couples who have united as a stepfamily. We will have a brief teaching and a panel of stepfamily couples who will answer your questions about the joys and challenges of marriage and parenting that you may encounter in your journey.

VC Students Summer Of Service (SOS) June 11–15, Cincinnati, Ohio Cost: $260.00/student Application: Pick up an application during high school services Registration Deadline: May 25 Contact: Sarah Wiechman, sarah.wiechman@vineyardcolumbus.org or 614.259.5390 SOS is a youth conference combined with a mission trip for high school students. We will encounter God daily through worship and guest speakers! Our service projects will embrace the city of Cincinnati and challenge students to be the hands

Vineyard Columbus Homeschool Network

and feet of Jesus. SOS is much more than “just another

Contact: Martha, marthahawthorne@gmail.com

conference,” it’s an experience that will refresh, challenge, and

Our mission is to support and empower families who

leave you in awe of how great our God is!

homeschool their children. We all contribute our unique gifts to benefit and build up one another, and to provide support to children and parents through classes, field trips, and social engagements. Find us on Facebook!

Marriage Journey to Oneness: Committed Dating & Engaged Couples

VC Students - Middle & High School Weekend Services: Saturdays, 6pm & Sundays, 9am & 11:30am Contact: Shane Huey, 614.259.5341 or shane.huey@vineyardcolumbus.org VC Students is the name of our community of students from across the city seeking to experience God and grow deeper in their faith. See you there!

Thursdays, April 26–May 31, 7-9pm

VC High School - Student Core

Additional two weeks for stepfamilies on June 7 & 14, 7-9pm

Application: Pick up an application during high school services

Cost: $20/person (includes required reading material and

Contact: Santos Chaparro, 614.259.5404 or

online relationship inventory)

santos.chaparro@vineyardcolumbus.org

Student Core is our leadership team where we partner with

Contact: Mindy, mindy.layman@vineyardcolumbus.org

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

Open to all couples in committed dating relationships, those

together—join us!

considering engagement, and engaged couples! Come learn

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how to have the kind of marriage God intended. Open to all, but required for those getting married at Vineyard Columbus.

Baby Dedication Classes

Couples creating a stepfamily will be encouraged to attend the

Saturday, April 28, 7:45pm & Sunday, April 29, 1:15pm

two additional classes—come and get equipped to create a family

Dedication Application Deadline: Sunday, April 29

plan that will prepare both you and your children for success.

Contact: Beth Best, beth.best@vineyardcolumbus.org Attendance is required on a one–time basis. 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.

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Baby Dedication Saturday, May 12 Check-In: Registration window, 5:30pm Sunday, May 13 Check-In: Registration window, 8:30am (for 9am service) Check-In: Registration window, 11am (for 11:30am service) Contact: Beth Best, beth.best@vineyardcolumbus.org Next Baby Dedication: Saturday, August 18 & Sunday, August 19

Vineyard Men 180 Men’s Recovery Group Mondays, 7pm, Cooper Road Campus (not meeting May 28) 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,

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mentoring, and healing prayer.

Seniors

Helping Hands

Phase III: A Ministry for Retirees

or 614.259.5303

Contact: Joyce Shuster, joyce.shuster@vineyardcolumbus.org

1st Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30am

Are you handy? Can you fix things? Our ministry helps people

Contact: Ron Schmidt, rjsgar@gmail.com

who need minor home repairs such as leaky faucets, screen door

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

repairs, etc. Often single-parent homes, elderly, or those who

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

can’t afford repairs on their own. If you’d like to help, please

develop deep relationships with other Christians our age, grow

contact Joyce Shuster.

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

Singles Ministry We are happy to introduce new events for our Singles Ministry. We will hold events geared specifically for ages 25-45 and 40+, and of course events for singles of all ages. Keep checking the

Men’s Prison Ministry If you are interested in serving in our Prison Ministry, many opportunities are available. For information, see Prison Ministries under “Volunteer & Serve” in this edition of the MIX for training and opportunities to serve at various jails throughout Central Ohio.

website for up-to-date information: vineyardcolumbus.org/

Man Camp

ministries/singles/events.

Friday, May 4-Sunday, May 6

Dancing & Cards Under the Stars

Pleasant Hill Lake Park, 3431 State Route 95

Friday, July 20, Cooper Road Campus Childcare: Not available Contact: Kristi Webster, kristi.webster@vineyardcolumbus.org Cost: $10/person (before July 20) or $15/person (at the door) Join us for a fun night of mingling, cards, music, and dancing under the stars! This event is for everyone (singles, dating, &

Contact: Joyce Shuster, joyce.shuster@vineyardcolumbus.org Cost: $60/person (men 18 and above) Guys, pack your bags, grab your tents, and let’s get ready to camp in the great outdoors! This will be a time to laugh, compete, tell stories, make pals, and talk to God! You’re not going to want to miss this!

married)!

Vineyard Women

Free Social Dance Classes (all ages)

International Women’s Breakfast

1st Fridays & 3rd Sundays, Cooper Road Campus

1st Saturdays, 9:30–11:30am (Next meeting: May 5)

Friday, May 4, 7:30-9:30pm & Sunday, May 20, 7:30-9:30pm

Registration: not required

Childcare: Not available

Contact: Flo Gimei, fgimei@gmail.com or

Contact: Natalie Struttmann, nataliestruttmann@yahoo.com

Julie Franks, jufranks@hotmail.com

These free dance classes are followed by practicing to music

We are a group of women from all over the world that meets

and socializing. Adult singles and married couples are welcome.

monthly to experience unity in Christ while we honor our

No partner is necessary. All levels of dance are welcomed!

diversity. We share a meal, listen to a brief teaching, discuss, and

Not a dancer? Come hang out and make new friends. Dress is

pray for one another. Please bring a dish to share, but if you are

casual. No registration is required.

unable to bring food, come anyway!

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Mom’s Refresh 3rd Fridays, 9:30-11:30am, next meeting: May 18

Vineyard Women’s Conference: Ignite! Experience the Kingdom

Childcare: $5/child or $10/family (ages 1-5; must register in

Wednesday, May 2, 7-9pm

advance)

Thursday, May 3, 9:30am-9pm

Friday, May 4, 9:30am-9pm

Contact: Erica Roof, roof.erica@gmail.com or

Cost:

Emily Wilkins, emilywilkins81@gmail.com

• $60 for FULL Conference by April 29

Join other moms to experience God and build friendships

• $80 for FULL Conference, at the door only

through worship, teaching, and service. Infants are welcome

• $20 per session, at the door only

in the room with moms. Toys and mats are provided. Moms are

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

welcome to pack a lunch and stay after from 11:30am-12:30pm.

must register in advance

Run for God Beginning Saturday, April 14, 7:30–9:30am (not meeting May 5, June 2, & July 7) Register: runforgod.com/class/vineyard-columbus-rfg-season2 Contact: Farrah Langlois, Rejoui78@yahoo.com or Julie Franks, jufranks@hotmail.com The Run for God program provides a practical guide to running and a 12-week training plan aimed at completing a 5k race, while maintaining a Christian focus. Meetings include discussion, walking/running, and a fellowship time after. All levels of walking and running are welcome!

Register: vineyardcolumbus.org (by Sunday, April 29) Contact: Liz Ward, liz.ward@vineyardcolumbus.org, 614.259.5335 Ignite! is a chance for you to hear women from across the Vineyard movement share extraordinary stories of how Jesus ignited their hearts for the things of his kingdom. We need to receive from those who have gone before us so we can continue the mission he began in our own day and like him, change the world. You will not want to miss this special opportunity to receive all God has for you. “But seek first His kingdom…” (Matthew 6:33) Conference Speakers:

Soul Provider

• Eleanor Mumford, London, England

2nd Friday of each month, 6:30–9pm, next meeting: May 11

• Dianne Leman, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois

(Not meeting June-August)

• Cindy Nicholson, Chicago, Illinois

Childcare: Childcare available for ages 1–12 (must pre–register)

• Rose Madrid-Swetman, Seattle, Washington

• Thora Anderson, Phoenix, Arizona

Contact: Myiesha, myiesha.mccrary@vineyardcolumbus.org

• Le Que Heidkamp, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Soul Provider is a ministry for moms who are single with

• Becky Olmstead, Fort Collins, Colorado

children up to 18–years–old, living at home, and still in high

• Diane Thiel-Sharp, Atlanta, Georgia

school. Please join us!

• Marlene Nathan, Columbus, Ohio

Vineyard Women: Event Team Contact: Liz Ward, liz.ward@vineyardcolumbus.org We are looking for women who enjoy meeting people, serving others, and offering hospitality to join our Event Team. This would include promoting events, administrative help, decorating, greeting, registration, and more. We have fun serving together and would love to have you join us!

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Women, Worship and the Word: Woman in the Mirror

VC Twenty All Campus Gathering

Wednesdays, July 18 & August 8, 7-9pm

Childcare: Available for ages 0-5

Childcare: Available (ages 1–12; must register in advance)

Registration: Not required

Contacts: Shane Huey, shane.huey@vineyardcolumbus.org

before each event)

VC Twenty is a place for young adults from Columbus to

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

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

614.259.5335

Sunday, May 6 at our Cooper Road Campus for a night of

In his song, 'Man in the Mirror,' Michael Jackson sang “I’m gonna

worship, teaching, and community. Whether you’re a college

make a change, for once in my life it’s gonna feel real good,

student, young professional, or somewhere in between, we’re

gonna make a difference, gonna make it right.” Many of us can

saving a seat for you!

probably identify with these lyrics because—if we are really

Save the date! Next All Campus Gathering: Sunday, June 3

honest with ourselves—we don’t always like the person we see in the mirror. We have a deep desire to be different than we are—to change. The Bible tells us that God actually wants us to change! He wants to make us better people than we currently

Sunday, May 6, 6pm, Cooper Road Campus

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

are. But real change occurs only when we know his Word and

ICS Walk-in Clinics

put it into practice—when we start living it and not just talking

Saturdays, 9am–1pm, Vineyard Community Center

about it. Vineyard Women will be launching a two-part series

Contact: Trudy Ann Badillo, 614.259.5299 or

called “Women, Worship and the Word”—a chance for us to

trudy.badillo@vineyardcolumbus.org

gather together in God’s presence, learn his Word, and start

Cost: $20 payable at the time of intake

becoming the people we’ve always wanted to be. Join us for a

Vineyard Immigration Counseling Services (“ICS”) provides

time of learning, growing, and changing as we together study

family-based immigration legal representation to persons at

the book of James.

250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and below. ICS responds

Young Adults Breathe Friday, August 3-Sunday, August 5 Heartland Conference Center, 3201 County Rd. 255, Marengo, OH

Cost: • Early Bird, $59 (closes July 1) • Regular Registration, $79 (closes July 27) • At Event, $89 • At Event (per session), $20

to requests for representation and legal questions from the public through its Intake Clinic. Consultations are available for those who complete the intake process; but, representation decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis and are subject to ICS availability. Intake is the mandatory first step. We will provide low-cost consultations for individuals interested in applying for immigration. We will meet with the immigrant after the formal intake process. Intakes are limited to a first-come, first-serve basis within the weekly clinic hours.

International Ministries

Contact: Michelle, michelle.blackstone@vineyardcolumbus.org

VC International Teams

Breathe Fest is a 3-day, outdoor event for young adults. We'd

For more information about our teams sharing Jesus overseas,

love for you to join us for a weekend of worship, speakers, artists

email us at international.ministries@vineyardcolumbus.org.

and community. All are welcomed. For more information, check out vctwenty.com.

East Campus Missions Prayer Group 3rd Mondays, 7pm, East Campus

Contact : Edna Wright, ewright3@att.net If you live on the east side of Columbus or in the Reynoldsburg/ Pickerington area and have a heart for missions, join us to pray for the nations and Vineyard Columbus’ missionaries in various areas of the world.

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Vineyard Columbus Missions Prayer Group 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:45-8:30pm, Cooper Road Campus

HELP & WELLNESS

(not meeting May 28)

Vineyard Columbus Visitation Care Team

Contact : Tim Hart, 614.557.0395 or vcmissionprayer@gmail.com

Contact : Visitation Care Team, 614.259.5239

Pray for our international ministry work. We typically worship,

We want to come alongside our church and their families

share updates on our missionaries, and pray for special areas of

who are hospitalized, in nursing homes, in long–term care, or

the world and our VC missionaries.

homebound. If you or a family member would like to be visited,

La Viña: Spanish–Speaking Campus

please contact us.

Funeral Needs

La Viña Service

Contact : 614.259.5372

Sundays, 11:30am, in the Chapel, Cooper Road Campus

If you are a member of Vineyard Columbus and need funeral and

Contact : Irene Casale–Petrarca, 614.256.5254 or

pastoral care services, please call us.

irene.casale@vineyardcolumbus.org La Viña is an all-Spanish service that meets in the Chapel (la capilla) at Cooper Road. We serve the Hispanic community of Columbus, showing them God’s love and watching their lives transformed by God’s power. We are not only a church, but also a family in Christ. You are welcome as you are!

Helping Hands Contact: vineyardcolumbus.hh@gmail.com or 614.259.5326 Helping Hands is a ministry that will do minor repairs and upkeep in your home if you cannot complete them on your own. Most jobs are completed on Saturday mornings between 9am-12pm. We do not mow grass or help with

La Viña Servicio en Español

moving. If you need minor repairs around your home, please

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

leave a message for an assessment.

Cooper Road Campus

Career & Financial

Para más información, contactar a Irene Casale–Petrarca, 614.259.5254 o irene.casale@vineyardcolumbus.org

Career Acceleration Class

La Viña es un servicio completamente en Español y nos reunimos

Contact: Kent, kent.irwin@vineyardcolumbus.org

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

This eight-week class is offered 3 times per year and helps

la comunidad de Columbus, presentándoles el amor de Jesús y

you tackle topics like resumes, interviews, and networking. A

ver sus vidas ser transformadas por el poder de Dios. No somos

professional recruiter leads the class, providing a real-world

solamente una iglesia además somos una familia en Cristo.

view of what employers are looking for. This hands-on class

¡Bienvenido como eres!

has helped people get new jobs right away and lends itself to

Noche de Adoración de La Viña (La Viña Worship Night)

networking and friendships.

7-8:30pm, Primer miércoles de cada mes. (First Wednesday of

Contact: Kent, kent.irwin@vineyardcolumbus.org

every month)

We offer comprehensive career coaching by appointment from

Childcare: Hay cuidado de niños. (Childcare available)

one of our expert volunteer team members to assist with your

Contact: Jordan Espino-Arvizu,

resume along with skills in job search, networking, interviewing,

Jordan.espino-arvizu@vineyardcolumbus.org

negotiation, and conducting a job search plan. To apply for

Una noche de alabanza extendida, y encuentro con el

coaching, please email your resume to Kent Irwin in Microsoft

Espíritu Santo a través de la alabanza, palabras proféticas, y

Word to kent.irwin@vineyardcolumbus.org.

Career Coaching

un tiempo extendido de oración. (An extended night of worship and encounter with the Holy Spirit through worship, prophetic words, and an extended ministry time. First Wednesday of every month.)

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Living Your Strengths

Vineyard Free Health Clinics

Class dates coming soon

6000 Cooper Road, Westerville

Contact: Kent, kent.irwin@vineyardcolumbus.org

Contact: 614.259.5428

Are you using your God-given gifts to lead a fulfilling life and

Free Medical, Chiropractic, Dental, and Vision Clinics

enrich your church community? This 4-week class will help to

We provide free medical, chiropractic, dental, and vision care for

identify, understand, affirm, and maximize your God-assigned

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

strengths to use them for growth and service, and discover

or are Medicaid–eligible with incomes below 200 percent of

your true calling. Each participant will: 1) complete the Clifton

the Federal Poverty level. (No Medicare or other government–

StrengthsFinder 2.0 online assessment; 2) create an action plan;

issued health care programs are eligible for services.) For more

3) and receive tools and resources to apply your talents.

info, call 614.259.5428. Si usted sólo habla español, puede

Vineyard Job Club Tuesdays, 9:30-11am Contact: Paul Nicholson; penicholson51@gmail.com or 614.832.0471 Participants will share experiences of their job search and discuss challenges, strategies, and resources. We’ll share job leads, receive group support, guidance, and career development feedback followed by a time of prayer and encouragement. This group is great if you’ve been unemployed for a while and need

comunicarse con la clínica latina al 614.293.9906. • Medical Clinic Cooper Road: Every Tuesday evening Walk in, first come, first served. Sign-in begins at 4pm. Patient visits begin at 6pm. We provide diagnosis and treatment of illnesses. Basic work physicals available by calling 614.259.5428 (option 6) prior to coming to the clinic. No lab test, injections, or X-rays. • Dental Clinic

more ongoing support and accountability.

Cooper Road (appointment only)

Empowered Life

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

Open Prayer for Healing Sessions

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

Saturdays, May 5, 12, 19, & 26, 9-11am, Cooper Road Campus

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

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

dentures).

Open to anyone needing physical, emotional, or deliverance

614.259.5428.

• Vision Clinic

healing prayer. No appointment needed.

Cooper Road (appointment only)

Health

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

Lower Lights Christian Health Center

We offer eye exams and vouchers for free glasses to those

6000 Cooper Road:

who qualify.

• Mondays, Wednesday, & Thursdays, 8am–5pm

614.259.5428.

• Chiropractic Clinic

• Tuesdays, 8am-3pm

Cooper Road (appointment only)

• Fridays, 8am-1pm

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

171 E. 5th Avenue:

614.259.5428.

• Mondays–Fridays, 8am–5pm

We provide evaluation and chiropractic care for those with

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

pain involving headaches, neck, back, or joints.

LLCHC is a faith–based, non–profit community health provider. They see patients of all ages with Medicaid, Medicare, CareSource, Molina, and private insurance as well as the uninsured. Whole family services are offered on a sliding

Interested in volunteering in our clinics? See p. 23.

Mercy & Justice

fee scale based upon income. However, all patients are seen

Orphan Care & Anti-Human Trafficking

regardless of ability to pay. Services offered include pre–natal

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

care, immunizations, well–child checkups, physicals, routine

Please contact Diane if you would like to receive updates and

care, and chronic disease management.

ways to help with our Orphan Care Ministry and our efforts to end human trafficking.

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Asia’s Hope: PreK Eng 6 Home Contact: Diane Bauman, diane.bauman@vineyardcolumbus.org Vineyard Columbus is partnering with Asia’s Hope by providing support for a home in Cambodia. Twenty children at high risk of sexual and economic exploitation have been rescued and now live together as a family. Staff provide individual care, education, a Christian environment, and job skills so each child can succeed as an independent adult.

Support for Life 180 Men’s Recovery Group Mondays, 7pm, Cooper Road Campus (not meeting May 28) 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 Multiple groups available: • Thursday, April 26, 7-9pm (8 weeks) Contact: Katrina, katrinakilburn@gmail.com • Thursday, May 10, 7-9pm (8 weeks) Contact: Joyce, joyce.stewart@vineyardcolumbus.org • Late May/Early June (dates TBD) Contact: Yolanda, yolanda.zellars@vineyardcolumbus.org Cost: $15 per person (includes Nicole Bromley’s HUSH book and SOAR workbook required for participation) Registration: Pre-registration is required The purpose of this 8-week group is to create a safe place for women with past sexual abuse to share their stories and to receive further healing.

Amazing Grace: Praise Dance, Prayer, Creativity and Healing Sunday, April 29 (9 weeks), 2:30-4:30pm (not meeting May 13) Registration: Pre-registration is required Contact: Deva at devasgabriel@gmail.com This introductory class is for women age 21 and above who want to celebrate and worship the Lord through Praise Dance. We will be exploring dance as prayer, healing, and worship and learning to apply the Word through creative movement and the arts. No experience is necessary. If you are new to the healing process or simply wanting to deepen your journey into freedom through the Lord, expect to receive the loving forgiveness of Christ Jesus. Expect a Miracle. V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G

Boundaries

DivorceCare for Men

Begins Thursday, June 7, 7-9pm (8 weeks)

Beginning Thursday, April 5, 7-9pm, (13 weeks)

Cost: $5 for workbook

Cost: $15 for workbook

Registration: Pre-registration is required

Contact: Dave Kuta, dave.kuta@vineyardcolumbus.org

Contact: Angel Self, self.knight1@outlook.com

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

Being a loving and unselfish Christian does not mean you can

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

never say “no”. This class will help you discover what boundaries

alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences

you need and how to avoid feeling guilty about setting them.

and can be joined at any time.

It will give you biblically-based answers to questions you have about boundaries. Boundaries will provide practical, nontheoretical exercises that will help you set healthy boundaries with parents, spouses, children, friends, co-workers, and even yourself.

Beginning Tuesday, April 17, 7-9pm (13 weeks) Cost: $15 for workbook Contact: Susan, smbwaters@gmail.com DivorceCare is a 13-week support group for separated and/

Celebrate Recovery

or divorced women. This friendly and caring group of women

Fridays, 7pm, Cooper Road Campus

will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult

Childcare: not available

experiences and can be joined at any time.

Register: supportforlife@vineyardcolumbus.org Contact: celebraterecovery@vineyardcolumbus.org Celebrate Recovery is a biblical, Christ-centered recovery fellowship for those desiring to heal from any addictive, compulsive, or destructive behavior. 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!

The Emotionally Healthy Relationship Community Life Groups that have completed Emotionally Healthy Spirituality may sign up to borrow the DVD sets at any time for their groups. Beginning Thursdays, June 7 (8 weeks), 7-9pm Cost: $30 for EHR course materials (book, workbook, and devotional) Contact/Register: Debbie, debra.johnson@vineyardcolumbus.org This powerful eight-week course will equip you with practical

Circle of Grace Group

tools to really love people in difficult situations and mature

3rd Tuesday of most months, 7-9pm

into an adult follower of Jesus. You will learn eight powerful,

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

biblically-based, relationship-changing skills in a group setting

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

with reading, questions, and practical discussion.

church can be a safe place for people with same-sex attractions to explore their relationship with Christ in a loving, biblicallyfaithful environment. Discussions are focused around books, videos, and other resources. We also seek to be in dialogue with church leadership to this end.

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Community Life groups may sign up to borrow the DVD sets at any time for their groups. Cost: $30 for EHS course materials (book, workbook, and devotional)

Circle of Love Group

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

1st Monday of most months, 7-9pm

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality is a discipleship course that

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

directly addresses how emotional maturity and spiritual

This confidential group meets to bring hope, support, and

maturity are inseparable. Eight life-changing sessions will

resources to the family and friends of people who experience

show you how to incorporate daily life rhythms that lead to a

same-sex attractions.

healthier relationship with Jesus and with others.

Circles Prayer Group Contact: Sue, movingonwithJesus@gmail.com A regular prayer meeting for people interested in praying for those impacted by unwanted same-sex attractions, the LGBTQ community, our same-sex attractions ministries here, and those the Lord would draw in for healing and restoration. 16

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Lay Counseling

1st Tuesdays of every month except January, July,

Application: vineyardcolumbus.org

and September, 7–9pm

Contact: Support for Life, 614.259.5289 or

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

laycounseling@vineyardcolumbus.org

must pre–register)

like to meet with a lay counselor, please fill out an online

application or contact Support for Life.

This group allows grandparents to share the joys and the

Our volunteer “lay” counselors come alongside people in

struggles of parenting again with those who understand.

difficult seasons or situations to minister insight, healing, and

Speakers address relevant topics.

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

GriefShare Beginning, Wednesday, May 9, 7-9pm (not meeting July 4) 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.

on a short-term basis. Lay counseling is not professional counseling, nor is it “free” counseling. They provide a listening ear, supportive encouragement, empowered prayer, and biblical guidance. Interested in becoming a lay counselor? See p. 25.

You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. This

Loving Someone with Mental Illness

13-week co-ed discussion/support group is for those grieving

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7–9pm

the death of a loved one and can be joined at any time.

(not meeting May 3)

Hearts Restored Support Group: Recovery from Sexual Betrayal Tuesdays, 7–9pm Contact: heartsrestored@icloud.com This support group is a faith-based, safe, confidential place

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.

to share with other women who understand the devastating

Professional Counseling Center

effects of sexual betrayal—whether it's pornography or

Contact: 614.259.5409

emotional/extramarital affairs. We are engaged, married,

The Vineyard Counseling Center’s clinically–trained counselors

separated, and divorced women and are here to help you as

offer a biblical approach to help people achieve wholeness in all

others have helped us. This group is for and about you, not your

aspects of their lives. We also have Graduate Candidate Interns,

spouse or partner. It is not your fault, you will make it through

$20/session, with experience in seeing children, teens, adults,

this, and there is hope. Discussion topics are anger, identity,

and married couples.

disclosure, setting boundaries, detachment, triggers, self-care, his repentance, forgiveness, and trust.

Roots (Men) Thursdays, 7:30-9:30pm

Issues of the Heart

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

Beginning Saturday, May 5, 1:30-3:30pm (8 weeks)

614.259.5289 or supportforlife@vineyardcolumbus.org

(Not meeting May 26)

This is a substance (drug/alcohol) abuse recovery group for

Cost: Free

young men.

Registration: Pre-registration is required Class Size: 50 people max Contact: Sheila, 614.306.0185 (preferred) or sheilalivingston228@gmail.com Issues of the Heart is an inner healing class where you can find freedom from past judgments, inner vows, and generational sins, discover the power of forgiveness, and make peace with yourself, with God, and with others. This class is for both men and women who struggle with self-destructive behaviors, self-condemnation,

Roots (Women) Tuesdays, 7-9pm Childcare: nominal charge (for ages 1 and up; must pre–register) Contact: Shelly Moss, Shelraymoss@gmail.com, or Debi Evans, debi.evans@vineyardcolumbus.org This is a substance (drug/alcohol) abuse recovery group for young women.

depression, anger, or anything that keeps you from experiencing all that God wants for you and your relationships. V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G

Sister Sister 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7–9pm

Vineyard Community Center

Contact: Elizabeth, 614.397.7764 or elzbthhwrd@aol.com

Vineyard Summer Program: Be Transformed

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

June 11-July 27 (closed July 2-6), Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm

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

Grades: For students completing Kindergarten–9th grade

Christ. We focus on outreach and discipleship, studying God’s

during the 2017-2018 school year (Kindergarten students

Word, worshiping, and prayer.

must provide verification of enrollment in Kindergarten)

Sisters of Sarah

Cost: $650.00 per child Before/After Care: 8am-5pm (limited space, additional

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

$175.00 per child)

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

Jeannine, 614.578.7094 or jmanderson30@gmail.com

Contact: VCCK5@vineyardcolumbus.org (Grades K-5) &

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

kevin.gilmore@vineyardcolumbus.org (Grades 6-9)

the hardship of primary or secondary infertility. We have a

This is a great program for children currently enrolled in K-

time of sharing food, socializing, open discussion, and prayer

9th grade. Our theme is “Be Transformed” (Romans 12:2a).

together.

Topics include rooting our identity in God and forming

Understanding Life and Conflict God’s Way

positive relationships within our community. We’ll have

Wednesdays, Beginning April 4 (11-weeks), 7-9pm Contact: Walt, wpoupart@gmail.com

daily worship and devotions, outdoor activities, art, field trip, and more! Spots are limited, so register today!

Life and conflict go hand in hand, yet many do not understand

We have expanded our program this summer and are

the dynamics of life and conflict from a biblical point of view.

partnering with SpringHill Camps to offer two additional

Where does it come from and how can we resolve conflict to

weeks of programming. Separate registration is required.

live in peace with God, ourselves, and others? This group will biblically equip you to live life and see what God says about these basic yet misunderstood issues.

SpringHill Camps July 2-6 (closed on July 4) & July 30-August 3 Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm

Unequally Yoked: Healing the Loneliness in Your Marriage

Grades: For students completing Kindergarten–5th grade

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

must provide verification of enrollment in Kindergarten)

(Not meeting May 28)

Cost: * $159/child for July 2-6 & $199/child for July

Contact: Laurel, jj2012tiny@gmail.com or 614.886.1749

30-August 3 *Reduced if attending VCC Summer

We are a group of married women who feel alone in our

Christian walk with our husbands. Please come and join us as

SpringHill Camps)

we support one another, pray for our husbands, fellowship, and

Contact: VCCK5@vineyardcolumbus.org

become Sisters in our Journey as we walk together with Christ

Your kids will love SpringHill Day Camps. From the climbing

as our ‘First Love’.

wall to the water slides, to the silly songs and amazing

during the 2017-2018 school year (Kindergarten students

counselors, they’ll have a blast. We hire the best staff to teach your kids about God as they get to make new friends and try new and exciting activities.

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SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT A Maturity Intensive: The Cross of Jesus Saturday mornings, April 14-May 12, 9-10:30am Sawmill Campus Teacher: John Cook Childcare: Not available Registration: Not required Contact: Deb George, deb.george@vineyardcolumbus.org John Cook, Retired Pastor of Adult Education, explores the effects of Jesus’ death in this 5-week class. Gain a deeper understanding of New Testament teaching on how Jesus’ death brings reconciliation with God, justification before God, pardon of sin, and redemption. Topics covered: (1) Crucifixion & the Centrality of the Cross, (2) Reconciliation & the Cross, (3) Justification & the Cross, (4) Propitiation & the Cross, and (5) Redemption & the Cross. Each class stands alone; no need to attend each one.

The Book of Judges 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Mondays, 7-8:30pm Cooper Road Campus Teacher: Michael Karoly Childcare: Not available Registration: Not required Michael Karoly, a longtime Vineyard Columbus member, teaches through the Book of Judges at the Cooper Road Campus. Through in-depth, lecture-format teaching on one of the Old Testament’s most challenging books, he’ll explain how to apply God’s Word to our lives today. Detailed class notes will be handed out/sent by email each week. Each class stands alone; no need to attend each session.

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 for the Deaf. We also offer a Deaf Bible Study for the Deaf.

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Decision Prayer Training Cooper Road Campus

Invitation to VC Artists for North Hall Gallery Exhibits 2018

• Saturday, May 19, 7:30-8pm

Contact: Holly Messerall, vineyardcolumbusartists@gmail.com

• Sunday, May 20, 10:30-11am

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

• Sunday, May 20, 1:00-1:30pm

featured artists in the North Hall Gallery during 2018, contact

Childcare: Not available

Holly Messerall. A minimum of 10 pieces required (more than 10

Registration: Not required

can be considered). Please submit a portfolio for review.

Prerequisite: Serve on the Prayer Ministry Team Contact: kristi.webster@vineyardcolumbus.org If you are currently on the Cooper Prayer Ministry Team and you would like to be trained to pray for those who stand to accept Christ during weekend services, please plan on attending just one of the short trainings after services on the weekend on May 19th and 20th. This class is a requirement to be on our Decision Prayer Team at Cooper Road Campus.

Engage at Cooper: Intercessory Prayer Meeting Wednesday, May 16, 7-8:30pm, Cooper Road Campus Contact: kristi.webster@vineyardcolumbus.org If you have a heart to see the kingdom come upon your church, city and nation, come out to our intercessory prayer session. We will have worship, along with intercessory and prophetic prayer.

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

Vineyard Institute Contact: vineyardinstitute.org or advisor@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, church-planter, or a pastor.

Art Ministry Ignite Art Exhibit May 2-June 11 Enjoy various artistic expressions by VC artists for the opening of the Vineyard Columbus Women’s Conference. This artwork will be exhibited in the Main Lobby and Global Cafe from May 11-May 14 and then will move to the 2nd Floor Ministry Center Gallery through June 11.

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

New Summer Hours - East Campus Beginning Sunday, May 27, 10am, East Campus During the summer, East Campus will move to one service at 10am. This will be a time for our congregation to come together and be refreshed!

Sawmill Campus Sundays, 9 & 11:30am 4140 Tuller Road, Dublin, OH 43017 We have moved to our new location on the northwest side of town for weekend services. This is an exciting season for Sawmill Campus! We can’t wait for what God has in store for us. Join us as we continue being a community of disciples who experience God, love one another, and partner with Christ to heal the world.

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

VOLUNTEER & SERVE If you are not sure where to serve, or want to explore other opportunities, check out the list of volunteer opportunities at vineyardcolumbus.org/volunteer, or stop by the Ministry Counter in the Main Lobby for a Volunteer Catalog. Contact: Diane Bauman, diane.bauman@vineyardcolumbus.org

Bookstore & Library Cooper Road Campus Library Volunteers

Small Group: Leader Training 1 Contact: smallgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org or call 614.259.5358

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

614.259.5323

This class is an introductory class to become a small group

Volunteer once a week restocking books, contacting those with

leader at Vineyard Columbus. If you recently HOSTed a small

overdue books, and adding new inventory.

group and want to continue or you’re new to leading an existing

Bookstore - Meet the Author

Vineyard Columbus small group, this is your next step. You only

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 Cooper Road Campus Contact: Jeff Baker, jeff.baker@vineyardcolumbus.org or 614.259.5323 • Volunteer once a week: 2-3 hours, Tuesday-Friday, 12-5pm • Volunteer Saturday or Sunday twice a month: 15 minutes before and 20 minutes after the service you attend, operating cash register for half hour. • Volunteer Sunday morning: (every other week) Audio/media volunteer.

need to attend one session. • Tuesdays, May 15 & 22, 6-9pm (must attend both sessions for credit) • Sunday, May 20, 2-7pm • Saturday, June 23, 9am-2pm

Community Outreach The following outreach opportunities are a bridge between our church and the people of Columbus. Contact: Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org for general questions or contact the person designated for the outreach.

PRISON MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Contact: Deborah Scott, 614.259.5348 or

Career

deborah.scott@vineyardcolumbus.org

Career Ministry Volunteers

those in prison, contact Deborah Scott.

Contact: Kent Irwin, kent.irwin@vineyardcolumbus.org The Career Ministry really needs new volunteers to serve in

Help inmates grow into disciples of Christ. To join us serving

WOMEN'S PRISON MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

different roles like: job coach, career expert, administrator,

Contact: Deborah Scott, 614.259.5348 or

database manager, networking pro, workplace navigator, and

deborah.scott@vineyardcolumbus.org

liaison between searchers and job providers.

There are different ministry opportunities for women to serve at the Ohio Reformatory for Women and Franklin Medical Center –

Community Life

Zone A.

the Alpha counter.

Aunt Mary’s Storybook Project: Volunteers at Franklin County Jail, Franklin County Medical Center, and The Ohio Reformatory for Women

Are you interested in serving with our Alpha team for one

Days and times vary (2 hours every other month)

of our upcoming Alpha courses? Please contact us for more

Contact: Deborah Scott, deborah.scott@vineyardcolumbus.org

information and to register!

Volunteers record incarcerated parents reading to their children,

Alpha Leader Training Register/Contact: alpha@vineyardcolumbus.org or sign up at

Attention Small Group Leaders & HOSTs Visit: vcsmallgroups.org Did you know that we have a resource page just for our small

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

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.

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Franklin Medical Center Parenting Class Volunteers

Northside Food Pantry, 4664 Cleveland Avenue

Contact: Deborah Scott, deborah.scott@vineyardcolumbus.org

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

We would like to offer parenting classes for pregnant moms at

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

the Franklin Medical Center, the prison hospital. We will provide

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

class materials and necessary training.

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

MEN'S PRISON MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

is busy, but fun! Training is available. • Monday Night Service

We minister to men during worship services at multiple

Mondays, 6pm

facilities. Volunteer with worship, prayer team, or help at the

5th Avenue Food Pantry, 181 East 5th Avenue

service.

Contact: Jenney, 614.259.5370 or

Delaware County Jail: 1–2 Saturdays/month, 10–11:30am

jenney.rice@vineyardcolumbus.org

Franklin County Jail: 3rd Saturdays, 8–10:30am

Small groups can plan, prepare, and serve a meal (we can

Jackson Pike: 3rd Saturdays, 6:45–8:45pm

provide meal ideas). We are looking for families and small

Contact: Scott Osborn, 740.244.6528 or

groups to help us purchase and prepare our holiday meals at

thescottrock@hotmail.com

the Monday Night Service in November and December. Please

Franklin County Jail: 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 8–10:30am

contact Jenney for more details and to sign up!

Contact: John, 614.578.8371 or seymour1546@yahoo.com

• Check-in Volunteers

Aunt Mary’s Storybook Project

Saturdays (two per month), 8am-12pm

Days and times vary (One day every three months)

5th Avenue Food Pantry, 181 East 5th Avenue

Contact: Deborah Scott, deborah.scott@vineyardcolumbus.org

Contact: Chris Blosser, cblosser4@att.net

We need men to help record father’s reading to their child(ren)

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

at the Franklin County Jail.

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

FOOD PANTRY OPPORTUNITIES Our church has two food pantries that serve the community of Columbus. Please contact Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org, for important information about each location before serving. Children ages 7+ are welcome with parents. Opportunities to Serve: • 5th Avenue Food Pantry 181 East 5th Avenue Saturday, 8am–12pm Small groups of 10-15 need to be scheduled to serve at this pantry. Carpool if possible, parking is limited. • Northside Food Pantry 4664 Cleveland Avenue Saturday, 8am–12pm 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.

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Please email Chris Blosser, our pantry manager, and talk with him about this opportunity to serve. • Licensed Barbers and Cosmetologists Contact: Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org We are looking for licensed barbers to offer free haircuts for 2–4 hours at our pantry locations on Saturday mornings and licensed cosmetologists to volunteer services at our Northside pantry. • Pantry Drivers & Donation Pick-up Helpers Contact: Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org We are in need of strong volunteers to help pick up food from the Mid-Ohio Foodbank for pantries. Ability to drive a box truck and/or use a forklift is helpful, but not necessary. Pickups are on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Approximate time commitment is 4 hours every other week. If you are free to pick up donated items from local grocery stores/bakeries, we could use help with that too, usually on Fridays.

HOMELESS OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES 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!

YWCA Family Shelter Breakfast 900 Harvey Court, Columbus, OH 43219 2nd Saturdays of the month, 6:30-9:30am Contact: Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org Help cook and serve breakfast to the 50 families at the shelter. Great outreach for the kids too!

Early Childhood Early Childhood Worship Ministry Contact: Myra Gaiters, 614.259.5486 or myra.gaiters@vineyardcolumbus.org Share your love for Jesus with children through music! Volunteer to lead children in worship once a month during our weekend services.

Global Café Global Café Volunteers Contact: vineyard.cafe@vineyardcolumbus.org New to the church or want to get connected? Be a part of our family of believers who get to experience God through service and fellowship. The Café is an atmosphere where fresh, made– from–scratch food connects the community with the love of Christ.

OHIO BENEFIT BANK OPPORTUNITIES

Health Clinics

Saturday mornings, 8-11am, 4664 Cleveland Avenue

Vineyard Free Health Clinics: Volunteers

Contact: Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or

Contact: Carol Achmoody, 614.259.5512 or

rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org

carol.achmoody@vineyardcolumbus.org

Help connect low and moderate-income Ohioans with free tax

Current opportunities available for doctors, chiropractors, nurse

preparation and access to potential public benefits and work

practitioners, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and prayer

supports. We are always looking for volunteer counselors and

team members (Meeting God 301 required for prayer teams).

training is provided. Contact Rhodie to make an appointment to meet with a counselor or be trained.

Media Arts

ARAWAK GARDEN

Video, Audio, & Lighting Support

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

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

Outreach & Connect Membership 101 Volunteer Opportunities

Contact: Jenney, 614.259.5370 or

Contact: Cinnamon Doran,

jenney.rice@vineyardcolumbus.org

cinnamon.doran@vineyardcolumbus.org

Contact Jenney Rice to sign up for our prayer newsletter and

• Data Entry Volunteer Opportunities

intercede for this ministry area.

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

Hours are flexible. 2-4 hours a week. We are looking for dedicated volunteers to enter data from our Membership 101 class. Vineyard Columbus membership is required. Computer literacy is preferred. Hours are flexible. This opportunity is best for those who don’t mind serving on a small team.

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• Class Volunteer Opportunities 12:30–2:30pm (Membership classes are scheduled on Sundays, five times per year) We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help set up for Membership 101 classes at Cooper Rd. This opportunity is best for those who don’t mind serving on a small team.

Outreach Call Ministry Contact: Adrienne Ash, 614.259.5494 or adrienne.ash@vineyardcolumbus.org Do you like to talk and make people feel welcomed? Each Monday we call everyone that turned in a connect card or decision prayer card during one of the weekend services. We welcome them, 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.

Security Ministry Medical Response Team Contact: Jason Pierce, jp6797@gmail.com or 614.625.6216 We are looking for volunteers to help with medical emergencies that occur during our weekend services. If you’re a doctor or nurse with hospital or ER experience, or an EMT (Basic or Paramedic) and are interested in learning more, please contact Jason Pierce.

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

Body Builders Class (Special Needs) Sundays, 9am, Cooper Road Campus Contact: Amanda Fessehazion, specialneeds@vineyardcolumbus.org Adults who are VC members are needed for our Middle School or Teens/Adults classes with special needs. Can you be kind, laugh, sit at a table, color, listen, pray, and sing worship songs? Join us twice a month.

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Sensory Break Room/Buddy Connection Sundays, 9am, Cooper Road Campus Contact: Christy Smith, 614.374.4859 or christy2311@att.net

VC International Teams & Ministries

Befriend a child who needs an extra hand getting used to

English as a Second Language (ESL) Volunteers

church and children’s ministry. If their special needs interfere

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

with learning Jesus loves them, maybe they can meet Jesus

We are seeking volunteers to serve in the following areas for

through your guidance and love. Become a mentor buddy in

summer ESL classes (July 11- July 20):

our nationally–known program called the Sensory Break Room. Serve on a rotation.

Fridays, 10–11:30am & Tuesdays, 7pm–9pm • Greeters: Our ESL students are eager to interact with people

Special Needs Intervention Support Team

who enjoy giving warm smiles and speaking welcoming words

Sundays, 9am, Cooper Road Campus

as they enter the classroom.

Contact: Amanda Fessehazion,

• Teachers: If you have a heart for internationals and enjoy

specialneeds@vineyardcolumbus.org

teaching, we need volunteers to teach and assist our daytime

If you have training in behavior intervention, special education,

and evening ESL classes.

autism, and/or mental health support, consider being on call to help us create a safety net when the Special Needs ministry needs extra help.

Support for Life Become a Lay Counselor Contact: laycounseling@vineyardcolumbus.org or 614.259.5289 Application: available at vineyardcolumbus.org We're looking for leaders to meet with individuals on a shortterm basis to provide a listening ear, supportive encouragement, empowered prayer, and biblical guidance. If you've benefited from support and healing during a difficult life season or situation that has resulted in growth and freedom, you may

Fridays, 9-10am Contact: John Olver, johnolver.vc@gmail.com • Conversation Table Leader: We have a vibrant ESL program and are always in need of volunteers to assist us as Conversation Table Leaders.

ESL Leader Training Tuesday, August 21, 7-9pm Wednesday, August 22, 10-11:30am Register: Jackie.williams@vineyardcolumbus.org This training is for those currently serving and interested in serving ESL students during the 2018-2019 school year that starts on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. You will only need to attend one of the sessions.

wish to help others by providing similar support on a one-on-

Have a Car to Loan a Missionary?

one basis.

Contact: Jackie Williams,

Become a Support for Life Group Leader Contact/Register: supportgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org or 614.259.5472 Application: available at vineyardcolumbus.org We are looking for leaders to create groups that offer a safe

jackie.williams@vineyardcolumbus.org or 614.259.5369 From June until the early Autumn we have several of our missionaries home in Columbus for visits. Do you have a car available for one of them to use while here? If so, please contact Jackie Williams and we will help make arrangements.

environment for those who are struggling to experience the love of Jesus and the care of his community. If you've benefited from support and healing during a difficult life season or situation that has resulted in growth and freedom, you can help others by leading a group related to the same issue. We are currently looking for leaders for the following subjects: • Parents of children/teens on the autism spectrum • Female chemical dependency recovery group • Families impacted by the opioid crisis • Male victims of sexual abuse

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International Friendships (IFI)

• Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30–8:30pm

Contact: Jessica Burchett, 740.816.6518 or

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

burchettjes@gmail.com

We’re looking for committed volunteers to tutor refugee

International Friendships (IFI) partners with Vineyard Columbus

children on a weekly basis for the Winter-Spring school

to promote friendships and show hospitality to international

semester. Volunteers are required to complete a training and

students at OSU.

consent to a background check.

• IFI English Conversation Partner or Friendship Partner

Strategic Prayer for Refugees

Visit: ifipartners.org/culture–cuisine–church–small–groups.

Sunday, May 6, 2-4pm

pdf

Contact: l.showgrin@frontiersusa.org

Become a conversation partner and help students practice

Join us in partnering with Christ to heal the world through

English, learn about American culture, and more. Individuals

an afternoon of prayer. An experienced prayer facilitator will

and families can meet with an international student or couple

guide the afternoon and in the process equip you to pray more

monthly for a meal or activity.

strategically in your home and small group for refugees!

• IFI Internship Program Contact: Estera Pirosca, e.pirosca@ifiusa.org Visit: ifipartners.org/interns.php#give (financial donations) IFI would like to place interns (20 hours/week) in the chemical industry, actuarial science, finance/accounting, statistical analysis, web design/media, and marketing. • Meals for IFI Friday Night Bible Studies Contact: Tiria, exec_assistant@ifiusa.org IFI always needs people/small groups to help organize, prepare, and distribute food at our Friday night Bible study when students and volunteers share a meal together. • Small Group Outreach for International Friendships

Strategic Prayer for the Nations Wednesday, May 16, 7-9pm Contact: l.showgrin@frontiersusa.org God is up to amazing things around the world! Come participate in what he’s doing through prayer in an interactive night focused on praying for Muslims as they begin their Ramadan month of fasting.

VC Students VC Students Small Groups & Weekend Services Leaders Contact: Shane Huey, shane.huey@vineyardcolumbus.org

Contact: Jessica Burchett, 740.816.6518 or

(VC High School)

burchettjes@gmail.com

Contact: Michael Doom, michael.doom@vineyardcolumbus.org

(VC Middle School)

IFI has opportunities for small groups to help “reach the

Volunteer with VC Students in two special areas: Small Groups

world” together including prayer, preparing food for a Bible

and Weekend Services. Training is provided.

study, making welcome bags, greeting new students, and hosting a used furniture sale.

Vineyard Community Center

Missions Care Team

Artists Needed

Contact: Dotty Christensen, dbchristensen77@gmail.com

Contact: vineyardcolumbusartists@gmail.com

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

Contact Vineyard Columbus Artists if you are a member of the

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

church and interested in teaching an arts or crafts class.

care is for you!

Refugee Ministry Opportunities • Cross Cultural Friendships Contact: Carli Snyder, carli.snyder@vineyardcolumbus.org If you love meeting new people, and you would enjoy coming

Artists Small Group Contact: vineyardcolumbusartists@gmail.com Come with ideas to share and plan a course of growth beginning with a book study. All artists are welcome. Send us an email if you're interested.

alongside a refugee in their transition to Western culture,

Blood Drive

let us share how you can serve our local refugee population

Wednesday, May 9, 2pm

through the gift of cross-cultural friendship.

Visit: redcrossblood.org sponsor code: VineCommCtr. Give the Gift of Blood. The need for blood donations is ongoing, and every donor makes a difference

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Coaches and Referees Needed for Vineyard Athletics!

VineyardKids

Contact: Jerome Smith, 614.259.5395 or

Be an AWANA Leader!

jerome.smith@vineyardcolumbus.org

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

Help with our Youth Basketball, Cheerleading, or NFL Flag

Cooper Road Campus, Multi-Purpose Room

Football leagues. We need coaches and referees for grades K-6.

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

Vineyard Free Health Clinics: Volunteers

desk or the Kidz Quest welcome center Contact: Mike Szlapak, 614.259.5317

Contact: Carol Achmoody, 614.259.5512 or

We are accepting applications for people who desire to invest

carol.achmoody@vineyardcolumbus.org

in our kids and disciple them. We have a curriculum, ongoing

Current opportunities available for doctors, chiropractors, nurse

training, and a team to work with. We are flexible when you

practitioners, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and prayer

need time off and offer the fringe benefit of being loved by

team members (Meeting God 301 required for prayer teams).

the kids and leaders. To make disciples we focus on scripture

VCC Summer Program (K-5) Volunteers

memory, friendship, and fun. Consistency is key. The kids will

June 11–July 27 (no July 2-6); Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm

come regularly, and we need leaders who will, too.

Contact: VCCK5@vineyardcolumbus.org

Kids’ Worship: Campus Volunteer Recruitment

Volunteers can serve as classroom helpers and field trip

Teens and adults are needed to lead kids in worship at our

chaperones for VCC Summer in grade school classrooms. A few

campuses. Each campus handles kids’ worship differently and

hours make a big impact.

needs people who want to help kids connect to God through the

Volunteer with After-School Program: Middle and High School

worship arts. No need to play an instrument! We offer training,

Monday-Thursday, 3:30-6pm, September-April

Kidz Quest Leaders

Contact: VCCMSHS@vineyardcolumbus.org

Weekend services at all campuses

Volunteers provide classroom enrichment and activity support

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

as academic tutors and career mentors. A small amount of time

desk or the Kidz Quest welcome center

is a big help.

Contact: Mike Szlapak, 614.259.5317

One Child One Community: Adopt A School

We are accepting applications for qualified people to help us

Contact: Anna Fullen, 614.259.5452, anna.fullen@vineyardcolumbus.org 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.

materials, and include you in a rotation.

make disciples out of our elementary-age kids and bring them to Jesus. We partner with parents and inspire the kids to follow Jesus through our model and teaching. We offer curriculum, training, and an AWESOME team.

Vineyard Men Helping Hands Contact: Joyce Shuster, joyce.shuster@vineyardcolumbus.org or 614.259.5303 Our Helping Hands ministry helps people in our community who need minor home repairs such as leaky faucets, screen door repairs, etc. Usually single parent homes, elderly, or those who can’t afford repairs on their own. If you’d like to use your repair skills to help, please contact Joyce.

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Vineyard Women

Automobile Donations

Vineyard Women Event Team

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

Contact: Mandi, 614.259.5384

Contact Liz Ward, liz.ward@vineyardcolumbus.org

a receipt for tax purposes. Well-maintained cars or small/

We are looking for women who enjoy meeting people,

medium-sized SUVs are provided to a person or family. High

serving others, and offering hospitality to join our Event

mileage cars are okay in fairly good condition. We sell cars in

Team. We need help promoting the event, administrative

poor condition and use the funds for this ministry.

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

Worship Arts Serve with Worship Arts Contact danielle.evans@vineyardcolumbus.org

Men’s Reading Glasses Donations (Men’s Prison Ministry) We would love to have reading glasses for men in the prisons we serve, prescription 1.25 thru 2.75 strength. Drop off in our metal bins at the church entrances and clearly mark the bag for men’s prison ministry.

The Worship Arts Ministry is looking for experienced musicians (all instruments and vocalists) for all worship

Online Giving & TEXT to Give

teams. We are also looking for bilingual vocalists.

Contact 614.259.5443 or

Join the Choir at Vineyard Columbus Contact danielle.evans@vineyardcolumbus.org

Vineyard.Finance@vineyardcolumbus.org You can make a one-time offering or you can schedule regular giving by visiting vineyardcolumbus.org/give. You

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

can also TEXT your amount to 614.333.0330 and follow the

are musically gifted, sense God’s calling, and would like to

prompts. For more info, contact our Finance department.

be a part of the Choir at Vineyard Columbus, please email Danielle Evans.

Other Opportunities 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!

Ohio Benefit Bank Counselors Needed Visit ohiobenefits.org Church members guide clients through a user–friendly, web– based computer program to access public benefits like food stamps, Medicaid, free tax filing, etc.

G I V E & D O N AT E Aunt Mary’s Story Book Project: Donations (Prison Ministries) Contact Deborah Scott, 614.259.5348 or

deborah.scott@vineyardcolumbus.org Our women’s prison ministry offers a program to incarcerated moms that enables them to record themselves reading a book to their children. We wrap the CD and book to send to the children. We accept donations of new children's books. Drop off in bins at entrances and label “Aunt Mary’s.” 28

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Pantry Donations (Community Outreach) We are targeting the following foundational canned goods for our meal bags: beef stew, SPAM-canned meat, spaghetti/ravioli, vegetables, fruits. We also can always use personal care items like soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, etc. Drop these items off in the metal bins at the Cooper Road Campus entrances or other campus drop off areas.

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

Project Venezuela Contact Irene Casale, Irene.casale@vineyardcolumbus.org, 614.259.5254 Venezuela is experiencing a shortage of food, medicine, and other basic needs, and we want to offer some relief by sending these things to Venezuelan churches. You can donate items in designated containers at the entrance of the church for the next several 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

Transitions Ministry Contact transitions@vineyardcolumbus.org Cooper Road Donation Drop–off: Ministry Center lobby

throughout the week. Campus Donation Drop–off: During weekend worship

services. Help us replenish our supplies for those in transition from homelessness. This month we are collecting pots and pans sets, new pillows, queen–sized sheet sets in package, and serving dishes.

Value Life Donations Contact Diane.bauman@vineyardcolumbus.org Drop off items in the Ministry Center lobby bins. Like Value Life on Facebook and visit vineyardcolumbus.org/ministries/ value–life

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This June, during Recognition Weekend, hundreds of our youth will be celebrated as they pass into new phases of their schooling. As fifth graders pass to middle school, eighth graders to high school, and seniors to college and beyond, we get the opportunity to gather around our young people and celebrate their achievements. In honor of this upcoming weekend, three of Vineyard Columbusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; most exceptional youth shared their stories.

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Wahome is a fifth grade student who leads in KidzQuest. Wahome has helped Pastor Mike teach on several occasions and has recently begun helping lead worship. Wahome began serving in third grade, where he did acting during the service. As he got older, he got more involved in KidzQuest services. He taught a lesson alongside Pastor Mike when he was in fourth grade and was hooked. “Preaching is a lot of fun and every time I’ve done it, I’ve learned something,” Wahome said. By teaching, Wahome has become more confident in serving. Because he has now helped teach twice, he isn’t afraid to serve publicly and believes he, could bring his talents to the table anywhere in the church. In the future, Wahome is interested to continue teaching and doing more public speaking to teach other kids about Christ. As he goes into middle school in the fall, Wahome wants to get more involved in leading worship by playing his guitar. “I don’t want to be shy with my talents. If you don’t share your talents, it’s like hiding your light.” Wahome doesn’t plan on hiding his light anytime soon.

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Callie is an eighth grade student who loves being around VC Students. On any given weekend, you can see Callie greeting other middle schoolers as they come in the doors, doing announcements during middle school services, or her favorite thing—praying for people at summer camp. Summer camp is where Callie really allowed the Lord into her life. Her first time at camp, Callie remembers being really meeting the Lord in worship. “Camp came in the midst of my parent’s divorce, and I remember worship really broke me down and opened me up. It was an incredible Holy Spirit moment.” Callie has attended summer camp every year that she could and plans to be a counselor once she’s out of middle school. This year, Callie is hoping to pray for lots of people at camp and help them give their hearts up to the Lord. “Middle school is rough. There’s a lot of drama with friends, and I want to help people connect with God and take that weight off their shoulders.” She also hopes to bring some of her friends from school—friends that are outside of the Vineyard. In the future, Callie isn’t sure what she wants to do. She does know, however, that she wants to keep an active role at the Vineyard for as long as God keeps her here.

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Cheyanne is a senior at Thomas Worthington High School who actively serves in VC Students. Cheyanne is part of the VC Students core team and has frequently been called upon to share her story with others in high school ministry. Cheyanne has arthrogryposis, a disability that makes certain everyday activities a struggle to do on her own. “I’m not really afraid to ask for help, though,” she said. “Asking for help is part of being a believer.” Cheyanne entered high school as a believer, but really came into service in her junior year, shortly after she began attending Vineyard. Being at Vineyard strengthened her relationship with Christ, and with him she feels like she can overcome anything. Since coming to Vineyard, people have told her that they can see the Spirit shining through her. Cheyanne has preached for VC High School a couple times, but doesn’t like to call it preaching. “God has blessed me in certain ways and has called me to share what I have learned. I have this opportunity to share my story and show the world through a new lens.” While Cheyanne doesn’t find her story to be anything extraordinary, other people seem to. “I don’t see my life as a struggle because it’s just my life. God put me in this body for a reason. I’m not totally sure what God wants me to share, but I want to open people’s eyes to what God has to offer.” After graduation, Cheyanne is planning on majoring in psychology with the long-term goal of going to medical school to become a psychiatrist. As for where God’s calling her, Cheyanne will keep sharing her story. “I don’t know what it is about my testimony, but there is something special about it for other people. It’s not my physical body that matters, it’s Christ’s body in me.”

The youth in our congregation are extraordinary. They are the epitome of what Christ calls us to—kindness, love, and faithfulness. These young people—Wahome, Callie, and Cheyanne—are faithful and loving to their communities and our youth ministries, whether serving by teaching, praying, or sharing. As we recognize the achievements of our youth, let us remember to learn from them. As Jesus says in Mark 10:14, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G

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