May 2020 Mix Magazine

Our New Campus Launch

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Get Connected in This Crisis! page 10

What's God up to in the Pandemic? page 12

How YOU Can Help During This Time page 14

MAY 2020 VINEYARDCOLUMBUS.ORG

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OUR MISSION OUR MISSION IS TO DEVELOP COMMUNITIES OF DISCIPLES WHO EXPERIENCE GOD, LOVE ONE ANOTHER, AND PARTNER WITH CHRIST TO HEAL THE WORLD.

THE FIVE M'S EXPRESS THE HEART OF OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

Community Center 614-259-5500 Counseling Center 614.259.5409

MEMBERSHIP WE ARE A COMMUNITY. WE LIVE OUT OUR FAITH IN DEEP RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR CHURCH FAMILY.

Funerals 614.259.5372 Care & Visitation 614.259.5239

MATURITY WE ARE DISCIPLES. WE ARE LIFE-LONG LEARNERS GROWING TO BE MORE LIKE JESUS.

Phase III 614.425.7284 Singles Singles@vineyardcolumbus.org Small Groups smallgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org Value Life 614.259.5318 Volunteer diane.bauman@vineyardcolumbus.org

MEETING GOD WE EXPERIENCE GOD. WE EXPECT TO ENCOUNTER GOD WHO POURS OUT HIS SPIRIT IN US AND THROUGH US.

MINISTRY WE LOVE ONE ANOTHER. WE SERVE OUR FAITH COMMUNITY BY SACRIFICIALLY GIVING WHAT MATTERS.

MISSION

Weddings 614.259.5234

WE PARTNER WITH CHRIST TO HEAL THE WORLD. WE JOIN GOD'S MISSION OF LOVE BY SHARING THE GOSPEL, EXTENDING MERCY, AND RESTORING JUSTICE.

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MATURITY

MEETING GOD

MINISTRY

MISSION

PASTORAL MINISTRY CONTACTS To contact anyone on staff, please call 614-890-0000 or email at firstname.lastname@vineyardcolumbus.org.

Senior Pastor, Rich Nathan Associate Pastors, Eric and Julia Pickerill Executive Pastor, Daniel Nathan

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Global Impact

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Prayer Requests

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Vineyard Columbus is Launching a Campus

by Eric Pickerill

WEEKEND Weekend Ministry Leader, Pastor Amanda Pershing Connect, Pastor Kerry Davis Worship Arts, Pastor Craig Allen Assistant Pastor Paul Cullen VC Twenty, Pastor Shane Huey Assistant Pastor Ellie Smith VC Student High School, Assistant Pastor Santos Chaparro VC Student Middle School, Assistant Pastor Michael Doom

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Get Connected in this Crisis

by Paige Goslin

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What's God up to in the Pandemic?

by Pastor Rich Nathan

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Everybody gets to play. Don't put people in harm's way.

COMMUNITY

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Classifieds

Men, Pastor Stephen Van Dop

VineyardKids, Pastor April Murphy Assistant Pastor Pam White Assistant Pastor Beth Best

Community Ministry Leader, Pastor Stephen Van Dop Women, Pastor Marlene Nathan Leader Formation, Pastor Andy Saperstein

Our buildings are closed until further notice during the COVID-19 outbreak. Visit vineyardcolumbus.org/publicnotice for updates.

Join us Online Find all our virtual connections at VineyardColumbus.org/online Weekend service times: Saturdays, 6 pm |Sundays, 9 & 10:30 am via YouTube, Facebook, & Church Online La Viña Spanish service streams on Sundays: 9 am on YouTube 11:30 am on Facebook 2 pm on Church Online

Small Groups, Pastor David Schermerhorn Assistant Pastor Adrienne Ash

CARE Care Ministry Leader, Pastor Ron Hitchcock Marriage & Family, Pastor Ron Hitchcock Assistant Pastor Kelli Messick Assistant Pastor Jason Loehr Visitation & Care, Pastor Anthony Cannon Life Support Mentoring, Pastor Lorie Kaufman-Rees Stewardship, Pastor Kent Irwin

MISSION Vineyard Community Center Executive Director, Gina Watts Assistant Pastor Jerome Smith Mission Ministry Leaders, Pastor Daniel Nathan & Gina Watts Volunteer & Value Life, Pastor Diane Bauman International Ministry, Pastor Bill Christensen Assistant Pastor Ximena Lozada-Rosales Community Outreach, Assistant Pastor Jenney Rice

M I N I ST RY R E S P O N S E T E A M If you’ve contacted one of our ministries and did

CAMPUSES Multisite Strategy, Pastor Paige Goslin

not receive a response within a week, please reach out to

East Campus, Pastor Charles Montgomery

our Ministry Response Team at 614.259.5371 or ministry.

Lane Avenue Campus, Interim Pastor Andy Saperstein

response@vineyardcolumbus.org. Please include your

La Viña Campus, Pastor Irene Casale-Petrarca

name, phone number with area code, and the ministry or

Online Campus, Interim Pastor Andrew Oswalt

person that you contacted.

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g l o b a l i m p a c t The “Global Impact” section of the MIX is designed to share stories of how God is expanding his kingdom. For more info on International Ministries, email international.ministries@vineyardcolumbus.org.

A Season of Change An update from one of our Middle East workers

This past month has been full of expected and unexpected transitions. I enjoyed a mere one-week acclimating to my new team and culture, and then the government instituted a countrywide quarantine due to COVID-19. Many things have been put on pause, including the launch of our clinic, language lessons, team gatherings, and purchasing a car. This has brought much disappointment and many challenges. This country is struggling as well; the people have already experienced so much hardship, and the pandemic is only adding to the difficulty. For me personally, it has been especially hard being so new here and physically disconnected from my team. However, in the midst of all these extra challenges I am grateful for leisurely mornings, internet, sunshine, and video calls with friends and family.

L i f e o n “ Pa u s e ” An update from Central Asia

During this time of COVID-19, much of the world seems to have been put on pause. It is the same way here. Usually each evening we hear constant honking, and the traffic is thick and extremely slow moving from every direction (we live on a major intersection), as people travel home from work. Now it is quiet instead. The streets are usually full of people walking, unlike cities in America, but now we see only a few people with white masks. We ourselves are just getting over what was probably a light case of THE virus. We could not be tested (not easy to get done here), but we had all of the symptoms, and still have some lingering symptoms. We are deeply saddened for the loss of life here in our city, and around the world.

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Dramatic Changes to Normal Life An update from Brazil

A few weeks ago, we left home for a ministry trip that included serving a local church in Recife, followed by a three-day worker care retreat in Joao Pessoa. We are so grateful that all the workers were able to attend the retreat despite the pandemic. Our main speaker was not able to travel to be physically with us, but through streaming video we still were able to have him speak. It was a great time and thankfully the technology consistently worked well! However, so much can change in just a few weeks. As we set off to start our journey home, we had two airline cancellations, which forced us to change plans and travel by bus most of the way. For the final leg we had to rent a car. All said, it

Photo by Nareeta Martin on Unsplash

ended up being a much longer than anticipated journey. We arrived home to a different world: our city is now in lockdown. Thankfully, there are no cases of the corona virus in our town, but since the city only has seven ventilators and it does not want to be overrun by the virus, lockdown has been imposed. Normal daily life has changed completely and tragically, people are being hit quite hard financially as well.

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p r ay e r r e q u e s t s Amsterdam

North Africa

• Pray for the church, as we pray and consider how we can serve

• Pray blessing over our work here, even as this pandemic makes it

the lonely in the city during these weeks of lockdown and physical distancing.

difficult to be physically present with friends and neighbors.

• Pray for my friend, “F”, who longs for peace in her home and her

• Pray for our new lead pastor, that God would give him everything he needs. Pray also that God would call people to join in more and serve.

marriage.

• Pray blessing over our family as we are all spread out from one another.

• Pray for the various ways the church is connecting virtually: daily morning prayer, online coffee corner, and Sunday morning

• Pray for unity of the Church here and growth by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Meeting Point. Pray that each person would feel deeply welcome and connected despite the physical distance.

Middle East | Caucasus • Pray for the house church leaders being trained and that they

Brazil

may continue to find their source of strength and hope in their

• Pray for spiritual, physical, financial and emotional health for our family.

relationship with Jesus for the sake of leading others to Jesus.

• Pray that as we develop and carry out strategy for increased prayer,

• Continue to pray for the sale of the property to be finalized in its entirety, and that all parties will feel good about the whole process.

we would see a Christ-led movement among this predominantly Muslim nation, one that is empowered by the Holy Spirit.

• Pray for those of us who are immune compromised, it is an intense

• Please pray for our church, leadership and congregation; that we help people draw close to God as we navigate this pandemic and the crisis it has caused in Brazil.

time with COVID-19. Pray for safety, health, and peace for all of us.

• Middle East | Refugee Ministries • Pray for wisdom as we seek to partner with locals to support those in the camps in the midst of this pandemic.

Central Asia

• Pray that we are able to establish rhythms and intentionality while

• Pray that God would use us to be bringers of hope to people during this crisis.

being limited to our apartments.

• Pray for me as I am supposed to be transitioning home for a

• Pray that God would use the self-study discipleship materials we have been preparing.

sabbatical but it is unclear what is wise and best to do at this point with all the uncertainty with the pandemic. We are closed off to air

• Pray that new prayer initiatives would be developed in this region.

and overland travel.

• Pray for complete physical healing for us.

Southeast Asia: East Africa

• Pray over the process of getting my long-term visa here.

• Pray for this country, that there would be freedom from violence,

• Pray for wisdom concerning an opportunity to teach in a local

torture, harassment, persecution, as well as the increased desperation the pandemic has brought on.

• Pray for our family, as we have had to relocate temporarily to a neighboring country due to the pandemic.

• Pray for health, safety, and Kingdom-breakthroughs for the refugees and migrants that are scattered around the country.

hospital.

• Praise God for many new relationships I have built here; I see how God is honoring my desires to bring people together to discuss spiritual things.

• Western Asia/Eastern Europe: • Pray for health over our family and everyone in this region.

• Pray we would continue to grow in our leadership skills as we anticipate inviting people onto our team in the future.

• Pray blessing over our language learning, even as we are currently unable to leave the house.

• Pray for us regarding wisdom on when to return to our country.

• V C M I S S I O N S P R AY E R G R O U P • Join us to pray for our international ministry work.

For more info, contact Tim Hart, 614.557.0395 or vcmissionsprayer@gmail.com.

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Vineyard Columbus

is Launching a Campus!

By Eric Pickerill

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riends, it was a year ago that Vineyard Columbus

Over the past year, our leadership team has been

finished The Story Continues campaign. Throughout

considering what an Online Campus launch could

the campaign we talked about our desire for God to

look like. What we didn’t imagine is that the launch

write the next chapter of his story for our church, our

countdown – "100-99-98" – would skip to "2-1-liftoff!"

city, and our world. The Lord has done so many good

But that is what happened. Because of this crisis, we

things in and through the church, but the story isn’t

decided on a Thursday that we would move to online

over. There is more that God wants to do!

worship services the following Saturday. Our team did an amazing job pulling off the feat! And now we not

We shared a vision of launching five new campuses

only have online services streaming on three different

over the next several years. I’d like to give you an

platforms , but we have online small groups, online

update about what’s happening with our campuses at

events, an online podcast, online morning prayer,

Vineyard Columbus.

online classes, etc.

I have an announcement to make: Vineyard

The move online has been an incredible blessing

Columbus has launched an online campus!

to so many people. One person wrote, “As a public

Actually, our whole church is now online because

school teacher scrambling to move everything online

of this global pandemic. So, let me clarify—once

with not much notice, I just wanted to say THANK

we start meeting together in person again, we will

YOU for all of the hard work and long hours so many

continue to engage people online and do so as a

people put into putting this together so quickly! It

new campus community.

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message this morning from home. Your hard work is

of church can be replicated online, many of them can

appreciated!” Another said, “Being able to chat and

be: people can meet Jesus, relationships can be built,

joke with pastors has completely changed my church

discipleship can happen, and mission can flourish!

experience. I see them as real people now and I feel like I can really begin to engage in church.” There are

Third, it’s clear that there is a hunger for an online

people from more than a dozen countries streaming.

campus. Totally apart from our prayerful investigations

One of my favorite things to see is one of our

over the past year, we’ve heard from many individuals

Vineyard members from Thailand chatting back and

who are asking for an Online Campus. People who

forth in her native tongue with a friend tuning in from

have moved to different states have asked. People

across the world! And there have been wonderful

who want to "invite" their friends to church have asked.

opportunities to pray and care for our congregation.

People who are immunocompromised have asked.

On Easter morning, one person who requested prayer

People who are highly introverted have asked! People

had just lost her mother that morning and one of our

who are caregivers have asked. The list goes on and on!

pastors was able to grieve and pray with her.

Over the next few months, we will be answering

As Vineyard Columbus slowly moves back to in-

important questions about how our longer-term

person gatherings, we will continue our Online

strategy will look for developing online environments

Campus, albeit in a different form. We’ve asked a lot

for worship, discipleship, community, and mission.

of fundamental questions: What is the purpose of an

Please pray for wisdom as we make decisions about

online campus? What do we believe about meeting

who should lead our Online Campus and how our

online vs meeting in person? Who could an online

Online Campus should be similar to and different

campus reach and serve? What would be the goals of

from other campus communities. In order to facilitate

starting an online campus?

this, Pastor Andrew Oswalt is now moving to the role of Interim Online Campus Pastor. Andrew and his

As we’ve asked and answered these questions, a

family have served at Vineyard Columbus for years,

few things became very clear: First, it is clear that an

and he has recently transitioned out of his role as

online campus isn’t a replacement or another equal

Lane Avenue Campus Pastor (read more about the

option to meeting together in a physical location!

update from Lane Ave here).

We believe that community is best lived in proximity to one another. At the same time, it’s also clear that

As Christians, our call is always to pray for eyes to see

there are many who are unable to come to a campus:

what God is up to in our midst. A year ago, none of

folks who live over an hour away from a physical

us could have predicted that our global story would

campus; members of our church who are sick or

be interrupted by a pandemic. None of us can ever

traveling; people with life situations that make going

predict the interruptions that come our way! But God

to church very difficult (folks living in nursing homes,

knows, and God is the one who straightens pathways,

those without transportation, etc.).

who delivers us, and who satisfies us – even as we walk through uncertain times. At Vineyard Columbus, we’re

Second, it is clear that more and more people are

committed to following the Holy Spirit forward in the

most comfortable first ‘visiting’ a church online. In a

story that God has set before us. Thank you for your

world where online engagement is the norm (and even

partnership, for your prayer, and for your continued

more so as we feel the impact of the coronavirus), not

encouragement as Vineyard Columbus seeks to build

being online means that we miss a big opportunity to

up communities of disciples who love one another and

be missional! It’s also clear that while not all aspects

partner with Christ to heal the world. 

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Lane Avenue Over the last several months, Julia and I spent a

has already stepped into this role, and has a deep

lot of time with Andrew Oswalt, pastor of our Lane

sense of calling and commitment to help the Lane

Avenue Campus, along with the Lane Avenue Core

Avenue community navigate and even flourish during

Team and our Vineyard Columbus leadership

this season of transition. He will be helping the

team, all in an effort to ask the Lord to speak to us

congregation with their “hellos and goodbyes” during

about the future of our Lane Avenue Campus. Our

the transition, will be available to help people process

conclusion is that our Lane Avenue Campus is a

the inevitable ups and downs that arise in the midst

wonderful community with a bright future! And we

of change, and is committed to providing a safe and

are prayerfully investing in their future in a few ways.

stable bridge to the next chapter at Lane Avenue. I

Would you pray along with us?

will continue to be engaged with the leadership team of the church and the Lane Avenue Core

First, we are praying for the Lord to call the next pastor for our Lane Avenue Campus community. At a Lane Avenue Family Meeting on March 1, before we

Team, helping to discern strategy, identify potential locations, and start a process for a campus pastor search which begins this month.

were aware of the impact of the coronavirus, Andrew Oswalt and I shared some significant news about the

We are also praying for a new building for the Lane

campus – after almost ten years of faithful service,

Avenue Campus. After almost ten years of doing

Andrew has transitioned out of his role as Lane

church out of a box on Sundays, it is clear that a more

Avenue Campus Pastor and into a role as Interim

permanent building should be procured for our Lane

Online Campus Pastor.

Avenue community. This will be a place from which to worship, build community, and do mission.

Before anything else, I want to sincerely thank Andrew and Ginny for their deep investment and

Finally, along with a new pastor and a new building,

faithful leadership at our Lane Avenue Campus over

we are praying for a new missional strategy for

the years. From the beginning, Andrew has shown

the Lane Avenue Campus community. Who is this

a deep commitment to serving the Lord and the

community to minister to in the next season? And

community in his role as campus pastor. He and Ginny

how do they continue to be an integral part of our

have helped to set up church, organized events,

mission to our city?

discipled kids and families, rallied an amazing team of core volunteers, managed the complexity of being a

So, I invite you: pray as we seek to hear from the Lord

pop-up campus and, most importantly, led with great

about the mission that He’s calling this campus to!

integrity. We are truly grateful for them!

Pray for a building to meet in! And pray that God calls a new campus pastor to lead this remarkable

Also, I have asked Pastor Andy Saperstein to take on

community ! And join me in thanking God for pastors

the role of Interim Pastor at Lane Avenue alongside

and leaders like Andrew and Ginny Oswalt! 

his current role as Pastor of Leader Formation. Andy

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Get Connected

in this Crisis T

hese continue to be strange days for all of us. In

If you would like prayer, please send in your prayer

addition to the difficulties we’re facing – sickness,

request on our new website. Consider making calls

isolation, job loss – many of us are experiencing waves

like these to you family, friends, and neighbors. Let

of emotions. Some days are okay, others not so much.

them know you care about them and ask how you can

Every one of us is experiencing stress and coping with

pray for them.

it in different ways. The CDC recommends a few ways of coping including, taking breaks from the news,

We’re still not gathering in our physical spaces. But

taking care of your body, making time to unwind, and

even in this time of physical distancing, we’re creating

connecting with others. They suggest you “Talk with

spaces to connect together. It’s important for your

people you trust about your concerns and how you

spiritual and emotional health to engage with the

are feeling.” We agree! It’s important to talk with God

Lord and others instead of remaining totally isolated.

and people you trust about how you are doing. First Peter 5:6-8 encourages us to “Cast all your anxiety on [God] because he cares for you.”

Please join us weekday mornings at 8 am for a morning devotion and prayer led by one of pastors. We have small groups meeting virtually to study the Bible, talk,

Our Vineyard Columbus staff team has been making

and pray with each other. Our campuses are creating

thousands of calls to our church family over the past

connection points on their Facebook pages. Below

couple weeks. We’ve been reaching out to talk, pray,

are many of the ways we are staying connected as a

and let you know that we love you and care for you.

church family. You can always stay up to date on what we are doing through our updated website.

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Weekly Events

Campus Connect

Beyond our weekend services, we have a variety of

If you are a part of East, La Viña, Lane or Sawmill

engaging events on Facebook Live. Even if you don’t

Campus, there are several other connection points

have a Facebook account, you can watch our live

throughout the week on each campus Facebook

videos on your computer.

page. You can find the campus online events

• Morning Prayer

schedule on our website or just like and follow each campus on Facebook.

• The In Between Podcast LIVE

Small Groups We also have small groups meeting throughout the week through video calls. If you are interested in joining a small group, fill out the connect card and be sure to check the small groups box. We’re ready to connect with you and start the conversation!

Midpoint is a great way to get started with a small

Kids and Students Lastly, we are creating spaces for our kids, students, and young adults to connect. Our new website has helpful information and links. Help keep your kids and students connected to the church!

Not sure how to get connected? Fill out the connect card. 

group. We meet on Zoom for worship and a teaching, then breakout into small video chat groups for conversation and prayer. The next session runs from May 28th-July 16th on Thursday nights at 6:30 online.

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What's

God

up to in the

Pandemic?

by Rich Nathan

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henever a disaster – natural or man-made –

God’s judgment on particular groups of sinners.

occurs, whether hurricanes or earthquakes or

Hurricane Katrina was God’s judgment on sinful New

terrorist attacks or pandemics, many in Christian

Orleans! 9/11 was God’s judgment on sinful New

prophetic ministries or Last Days ministries gear

York! The Haitian earthquake was God’s judgment on

up their operations to announce the reason for the

Haitian voodoo! Or these things are all signs of the

disaster. Almost always, their interpretation involves

imminent return of Christ.

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Of course, ever since our first parents sinned we have

Hurricane Katrina without a scratch? Did the tens of

all deserved God’s judgment. As C.S. Lewis put it,

thousands who died in churches during the Great

“The real problem is not why some pious, humble,

Lisbon earthquake on All Saints Day in 1755 deserve

believing people suffer, but why some do not.” Or to

more punishment than the atheists who did not go to

quote the Apostle Paul:

church and survived?

“Jews and Gentiles alike are all under sin…no

Any claim to “be in the signal box” with God where

one is righteous, no not one….All have turned

we know what God is up to on a global scale or even

away…

what God is up to in another person’s life is dashed

[Therefore all of us] are storing up wrath

on the rocks of both Scripture and right reason.

against ourselves in the day of God’s wrath.

All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God….” (Rom. 3:9,10, 12, 23; 2:5)

So, rather than ask what is God up to in the world during this pandemic, I have found it infinitely more profitable to ask – what is God up to in my life? I find

But it is a dangerous and unbiblical business to assign

God often gives me insight regarding my personal

individual instances of suffering to God’s punishment

spiritual condition while keeping secret his work in

for particular sins or sinners! That's what Job’s friends

the world.

did, and they were rebuked by God for doing so.

That’s what some individuals did in Luke’s Gospel. In Luke, Jesus responds to the story of a tower that fell and crushed 18 people. He asks, “Do you think they

Here are some questions I have asked myself during this pandemic.

1.

What have I been trusting in other than God? Or

were worse offenders than all the others living in

to put it more biblically, what are the idols in my

Jerusalem? I tell you no.”

life that are being challenged by the pandemic?

How important are things like my retirement

The real problem is not why some pious, humble, believing people suffer, but why some do not.

account, my health, the health of loved ones, or the success of the church to me?

2. What is my identity built upon – what I do for God or my nearness to him?

3. How can I (and the church) show love and

We might ask Jesus’ question to those who believe this pandemic (or other disasters) are God’s judgments on particular individuals. Do you believe that people in refugee camps are more deserving of God’s punishment via COVID-19 than wealthy people who are able to “socially distance” by moving

concern for those most in need during this time?

4. How can I live with open hands to God regarding everything in this world?

5. How can I (and the church) be better at the end of the pandemic than we were at the beginning?

to their second homes? Do you believe that the

What is God up to in the pandemic? Concerning the

poor people who drowned in the Lower 9th Ward in

world, no one other than God knows! But make the

New Orleans were more deserving of judgment than

question personal – what is God up to in your life –

the porn peddlers on Bourbon Street who escaped

and the Lord will speak to you. 

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Everybody gets to play!

Don’t put people in harm’s way.

A

s Christians we should strive to be world class

of the things Christians have done for thousands of

lovers of people. After all, it's the tail end of Jesus’

years – going to visit people in the hospital or prison

sum of the Commandments - Love God with our

and praying for the sick and even baking cookies for

whole heart, mind, soul, and strength and to love our

our neighbor. These things could all put our neighbor

neighbor as we love ourselves. But with COVID-19 the

at risk.

rules have changed, and we are unable to do some

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But all of us have a desire to help people and serve

5. Make a cash donation. Donate to our COVID-19

them in the name of Jesus. Just because we are

relief fund we set up for our members. Select the

sheltering in place, doesn’t mean that we can’t

COVID -19 Response Offering fund.

continue to make a difference in the lives of people around us! Here are some ways we can serve.

1.

6. Help Small Businesses and/or build community in your neighborhood. Order takeout or organize

Make a phone call, send an email, or write a

a neighborhood food truck (Food Truck business

letter to someone. Listen to Jesus – ask Him to

is down 70%). There is a food truck app called

bring to mind friends, colleagues, neighbors,

"Street Food Finder." If you order food through

and relatives who may need a call, text, or a

the app they can time it so there are no lines.

Facebook message. Is there one person you can

You can also call the food truck directly or email

reach out to today?

Central Ohio Food Truck Association.

2. Drop a care package to your neighbor. Next time

7. Make Masks for Homeless. The Maskateer Brigade Project through Coalition on

you are at the grocery store, buy an extra package

Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO) is

of something thoughtful—a pre-packaged meal,

collecting masks to pass on to 10,000 homeless

cookies, or ingredients for a meal—and leave it

in the 300 shelters around the state. Instructions

at your neighbor’s door along with a package of

for making face masks can be found on the

disinfectants and a note that says, “Thinking of

NY Times website.

you! Use the wipes to clean the package. Enjoy!”

You could also use an App like Next Door to

Wrap it in plastic and drop it off at 1030 Sugar Hill

message your neighbors and ask them to let you

Place, Gahanna 43230 between 8 am and 7 pm

know if they need a grocery or pharmacy run and

Monday - Thursday on the front porch, and they

that you are available to serve.

will see that they get distributed.

3. Walk around your neighborhood and say hello.

People want to be outside as the weather gets nice. Stay 6-10 feet away and make eye contact.

Whatever you do, be sure to follow these guidelines and be safe!

Ask how they are experiencing this time, and

1.

remember the things they tell you. Pray for them.

2. Do not gather in groups larger than 10.

The Art of Neighboring COVID-19 Neighboring Toolkit is a great resourse on how you can be a good neighbor.

4. Give Blood at a donation center. Vineyard Columbus is in the process of setting up a blood

Stay at least 6 feet from other people.

3. Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others.

If you would like to find out more about how you can be a good neighbor contact Kerry Davis. 

drive in June, and we will let you know when the date is set. But, if you can, go ahead and donate now!

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W E E K E N D M I N I ST R I E S Everything we feature during our weekend services – from excellent kids & students ministry, to welcoming hospitality online or at the front doors, to our worship service itself – is meant to create space where people can encounter the reality of God in a way that makes sense. Read below to find out how you can get more connected.

VC Kids | Birth — 5th Grade When: Saturdays, 6 pm | Sundays, 9 & 10:30 am Where: vineyardcolumbus.org/vc-kids-online for Kids worship, teachings and parent resources VC Kids Contact: Pastor April Murphy 614.259.5442 or april.murphy@vineyardcolumbus.org Join us online every weekend during our regular weekend service times for kids worship, teachings and parent resources.

VC Students VC Students | Middle & High School When: During weekend services at all campuses Middle School Contact: Michael Doom,614.259.5517 or michael.doom@vineyardcolumbus.org High School Contact: Santos Chaparro, 614.259.5404 or santos.chaparro@vineyardcolumbus.org VC Students is our community of students from across the city seeking to experience God and grow deeper in their faith. See you there!

Zoom Hangouts, 6 pm: 6th Grade Hangout - Monday 7th Grade Hangout - Tuesday 8th Grade Hangout - Wednesday 9th & 10th Grade Hangout - Tuesday 11th & 12th Grade Hangout - Wednesday

VC High School | Student Core Application: Contact Santos 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!

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VC Twenty VC Twenty Weekly Gatherings When: Sundays, 6 pm | online at youtube.com/vctwenty VC Twenty is a Spirit-filled, Jesus centered, reconciling community. Whether you’re a college student, young professional, or somewhere in between, we’d love for you to join us online for our worship experience. Hang out with us afterwards on Zoom to meet new people and even receive prayer.

Growth Classes Membership 101 When: Saturdays, May 9, 10 am - 12 pm | May 17, 2 - 4 pm Where: Zoom online Teacher: Senior Pastor Rich Nathan Meet pastors and learn more about the history and beliefs of Vineyard Columbus. This class is required for membership.

Registration is required; visit vineyardcolumbus.org/events.

Special Needs Body Builders Class When: Sundays, 6 pm Where: Zoom 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?

CO M M UN I T Y MI N I ST R IES At Vineyard Columbus, we believe that we’re better together! Especially in a large church, it’s important to get connected into smaller communities where you can build relationships while you’re being encouraged in your faith walk. Read below to find out more about our small groups opportunities as well as our men’s, women’s, and singles events.

Join A Small Group Visit: vineyardcolumbus.org/small-groups-online Contact: smallgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org 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. Check out our website to see different ways you can stay connected!

Vineyard Women Stay Connected!

Follow us on Facebook to find out what’s happening in Women’s Ministry!

Ladies, this January, Vineyard Women launched an electronic newsletter in order to better communicate with you words of encouragement and inspiration, as well as information about upcoming events for women. This will do away with multiple emails and consolidate in one “mailing” everything we think will help you the most as a follower of Jesus here at Vineyard Columbus. To sign up for this newsletter, please go online to vineyardcolumbus.org/subscribe and take a moment to update your subscription settings. Just fill in the form and select Vineyard Women Mailing List.

Vineyard Men

Midpoint | Onsite Small Group on Zoom

Stay Connected!

When: Thursdays, May 28 - July 16 | 6:30–8:30 pm on Zoom or Facebook Live Learn more: vineyardcolumbus.org/small-groups-online Contact: Adrienne Ash, smallgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org

Check out and join our Facebook Group "Men's life at Vineyard Columbus". Don’t forget to invite your friends too! Also, if you'd like to regularly receiving Vineyard Men updates, events, and newsletter, please take a moment and update your subscription settings at vineyardcolumbus.org/subscribe. Just fill in the form and select Vineyard Men Newsletter.

Midpoint is our onsite small group that is now meeting online with Zoom! Each week we have worship, bible study and discussion, so it’s great for individuals who are desiring to grow in their understanding of the bible. Midpoint is also an opportunity to meet and interact with others during this time of social distancing.

If you are interested in growing deeper in the word and in community at our church, or you just want to hear a midweek word...Midpoint is the perfect place for you!

12-for-12 Spiritual Formation Groups Application: vcsmallgroups.org/12-for-12-home Contact: covenantgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org Christian spiritual formation is the process by which we become increasingly conformed to the person and ways of Jesus in every aspect of our lives. 12-for-12 groups provide an opportunity to explore and engage more deeply in spiritual formation with a group of 12 people for 12 months.

Monthly meetings and regular homework will focus on themes such as attentiveness to God, knowing God and experiencing his love, knowing ourselves, simplicity of heart, finding and maintaining peace, wisdom and discernment, calling and vocation, and developing a rhythm of life.

Spiritual practices that engage these themes will include silence and solitude; rest and Sabbath; varied approaches to Scripture reading and prayer; the use of art, film, and various print materials; and writing and journaling.

The 12-for-12 commitment involves attending all monthly meetings and 2-4 hours of homework a week.

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Singles Singles Connect on Zoom When: Friday, May 15th | 7:30 pm Contact: Adrienne at Adrienne.ash@vineyardcolumbus.org Hey Singles Community! We are going to have a Singles Connect on Zoom and hope you can come join us. We will play some games, do some karaoke and just have some fun! If you are interested please email Adrienne.ash@vineyardcolumbus. org, and we will send out the zoom link and information to you.

Hope to see you there!!

Devotionals for Single Parents When: Sunday, May 17th | 7 pm Contact: Adrienne at Adrienne.ash@vineyardcolumbus.org We realize that this is a trying time for most people, but singles parents have a unique set of challenges during this social distancing. They have to work, look for work, teach, entertain, and maintain their household…and hopefully some self-care.

This devotional time is for us to address the self-care that single parents need in their lives. A time where we can come together as a community to encourage and pray for each other, and to hit the reset button as we prepare for the upcoming week. If you are interested, please email Adrienne.ash@vineyardcolumbus. org, and we will send out the zoom link and information to you.

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C A R E M I N I ST R I E S Our Care ministries are here to help you grow and be resourced in practical and Biblical ways. We have a strong marriage & family ministry, a robust collection of Life Support groups and individual mentors, a great financial discipleship ministry… and much more. Life can be challenging, but you’re not alone! Read below to find out more about our resources.

Marriage Online Journey to Oneness: Committed Dating & Engaged Couples Dates: TBD Cost: $20 per person (scholarships available) Contact: Mindy, mindy.layman@vineyardcolumbus.org Open to all couples in committed dating relationships, those considering engagement and engaged couples! Come learn how to have the kind of marriage God intended. Open to all, but required for those getting married at Vineyard Columbus.

Couples creating a stepfamily will be encouraged to attend the two additional classes--come and get equipped to create a family plan that will prepare both you and your children for success. Contact mindy.layman@vineyardcolumbus.org to be notified of future dates for this online session.

Online Journey to Oneness: Married Couples Dates: TBD Cost: $25 per couple (scholarships available) Contact: Mindy, mindy.layman@vineyardcolumbus.org The Journey to Oneness classes will deepen the friendship and shared values in your marriage. You & your spouse will find encouragement and spiritual & 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. Contact mindy. layman@vineyardcolumbus.org to be notified of future dates for this online session.

Marriage & Family Relationship Coach Training Become a Dating, Premarital or Marriage Coach Contact: Mindy, mindy.layman@vineyardcolumbus.org In anticipation of added stress upon marriages during the COVID-19 crisis we want to be prepared to offer marriage coaching to support couples in our community. To become relationship coaches you will receive training and resources (including an online relationship inventory) to pass along to other couples the grace God has given you in your own relationship. Relationship coaches meet 4-6 times with dating, engaged or married couples. Attend a one-day training (online options available) and receive two personal coaching sessions with a staff member to help prepare you to coach other couples.

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Support for Life Women's Support Groups Divorce Care for Women When: Beginning Wednesdays in May or June. Please contact Amy for start time and details Where: Cooper Road Campus Cost: $15 for workbook Contact: Amy@ DivorceCareVC@gmail.com DivorceCare is a friendly and caring group of women who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. This 13-week support group is for women who are separated and/or divorced and it can be joined at any time.

Free for Women: Finding Freedom and Healing from Your Past Beginning: Contact leader for next session date, Cooper Road Campus Childcare: $5/child or $10/family each week (for ages 1 and up; must pre–register) Cost: $15 for materials (The Invisible Bond by Barbara Wilson, required reading prior to the study) Contact/Register: Brenda Bixler at BBixler313@gmail.com This study provides forgiveness, freedom, healing and hope to those who've been wounded by their sexual past, whether through choices of their own or choices others have forced upon them. Discover the truth about sexual bonding, how it impacts us and can continue to impact our current and future relationships. Learn to reverse the lies we've ingrained and replace them with God's truth.

Hearts Restored Support Group: Recovery from Sexual Betrayal When: Tuesdays | 7–9 pm, Cooper Road Campus - now meeting online! Contact for details Contact: heartsrestored@icloud.com Hearts Restored Support Group is a faith-based outreach where you will find a safe, confidential place to share with other women who understand the devastating effects of sexual betrayal. We are engaged, married, separated and divorced women who do not judge each other but rather embrace that we are all on a similar journey with a common goal. Support is a huge part of our recovery. We have seen God do amazing thing in our lives, bringing healing and restoration. We are here to help you as others have helped us. This group is for and about YOU, not your spouse or partner. Sexual betrayal, whether it be pornography, emotional or extramarital affair(s), is traumatic and disorienting. Come let us reassure you that it is not your fault, that you will make it through this and that there is hope.

We will share/discuss topics on some of the core areas for healing such as anger, identity, disclosure, setting boundaries, detachment, triggers, self-care, his repentance, forgiveness, and trust.

Sister Sister

180 Men’s Recovery Group | Sawmill Campus

When: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays | 7–9 pm Where: Cooper Road Campus - now meeting online.

Contact leader for details.

Contact: Elizabeth, 614.397.7764, or elzbthhwrd@aol.com

When: Wednesdays, 8-9:30 pm | Sawmill Campus Contact: Sean at seanlucas3@live.com

We are a group of women who have all survived multiple tragic events and can help other women as we share as sisters in Christ. We focus on outreach and discipleship, studying God’s Word, worshiping, and prayer.

Unequally Yoked: Healing the Loneliness in your Marriage When: 2nd and 4th Mondays | 6:30-8:30 pm Where: Cooper Road Campus - now meeting online! Contact Laurel or Gladys for details Childcare: $5/child or $10/family each week (for ages 1 to 12; must pre–register) Contact: Laurel at jj2012tiny@gmail.com or 614-886-1749, or Gladys at mganonie@gmail.com

180 exists to help men who struggle with sexual brokenness, including pornography, lust, and sex addiction. This ministry is open to all men. We will be focusing on achieving freedom from sexual sin through prayer, teaching, ongoing accountability and discipleship. Registration is required for this group, please contact Sean for details.

Roots for Men When: Thursdays | 7:30-9 pm Where: Cooper Road Campus - now meeting online!

Contact Tom for details.

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

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 together in our Journey as we walk together with Christ as our 'First Love'.

This is a recovery group for those that struggle with lifecontrolling 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!

Men's Support Groups

Co-Ed Support Groups

180 Men’s Recovery Group

Celebrate Recovery

When: Mondays, 7-9 pm | Cooper Road Campus - now meeting online! Contact John Doyel for details Contact: John Doyel, 740.649.6050 or doyel53@gmail.com

When: Fridays, 6:30 pm, | Cooper Road Campus Open share groups online. Contact Dave Kuta for details.

Childcare: not available Contact: celebraterecovery@vineyardcolumbus.org or Dave Kuta, dave.kuta@vineayrdcolumbus.org

180 exists to help men who struggle with sexual brokenness, including pornography, lust, and sex addiction. 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.

Celebrate Recovery is a biblical, Christ-centered recovery fellowship 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 to transform!

Circle of Grace Group When: 3rd Tuesdays, 7-9 pm - now meeting online! Contact Dave Kuta for details Contact: Dave Kuta at dave.kuta@vineyardcolumbus.org Circle of Grace is a discussion group seeking to explore how the church can be a safe place for people with same-sex attraction 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.

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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Materials

Life Support Mentoring

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 & devotional) Contact/Register: supportforlife@vineyardcolumbus.org

Where: Cooper Road Campus - now meeting online! Contact Support for Live for details.

Application: vineyardcolumbus.org Register: If you're a member or regular attendee and would like to meet with a Life Support Mentor, please fill out an online application or contact Support for Life.

Contact: lifesupportmentoring@vineyardcolumbus.org

Do you yearn to be emotionally alive? Support for Life invites you to Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, a plan for discipleship which can deeply change your relationship with God. The Emotionally Healthy Spirituality course directly addresses the reality that emotional 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.

Families of Addicted Loved Ones When: 2nd and 4th Mondays | 6:30-8:30 pm, Cooper Road Campus - now meeting online! Contact Melinda or Larry for details.

Cost: $10 for workbook Childcare: $5/child or $10/family each week (for ages 1 to 12; must pre–register) Contact: Melinda or Larry, VineyardFALO@gmail.com This group is designed to bring education, hope, support, and prayer to friends and family members of those who are addicted. 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!

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren When: 1st Tuesdays, except January, July, and September | 7–9 pm, Cooper Road Campus Childcare: $5/child or $10/family each week (for ages 1-12; must pre–register) Register for childcare: vineyardcolumbus.org Register: Kris Garwood, Garwood.2@osu.edu, 614.259.5472 This group allows grandparents to share the joys and the struggles of parenting again with those who understand.

Speakers address relevant topics.

H.O.P.E -Infertility Support Group When: Beginning Fall 2020 (date/time/campus to be determined) Contact: Krista & TJ Tillman. Krista.tillman@icloud.com, 614.288.5851 H.O.P.E (Healing with Others through Purpose and Expectation) is a monthly co-ed hope and support group for primary or secondary infertility. We invite you with open arms for a time of sharing food, socializing, education, open discussion, and prayer together. This group will be structured to support couples as well as breaking out in women and men only groups. We additionally plan for women only and men only once a month social gathering.

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Our volunteer Life Support Mentors come alongside people in difficult seasons or situations to minister insight, healing, and spiritual growth in a one–on–one, non–clinical environment on a short-term basis. They provide a listening ear, supportive encouragement, empowered prayer, and biblical guidance.

Interested in becoming a Life Support Mentor? Please contact lifesupportmentoring@vineyardcolumbus.org.

Loving Someone with Mental Illness When: 1st & 3rd Thursdays | 7–9 pm, Cooper Road Campus now meeting online! Contact Karen for details.

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

One Minded in Christ When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 7-9 pm, Cooper Road Campus now meeting online! Contact Angela for details.

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.

Professional Counseling Center Contact: 614.259.5409; Counselors are able to meet online or by phone! Contact for details .

The Vineyard Counseling Center’s clinically–trained counselors offer a biblical approach to help people achieve wholeness in all aspects of their lives. We sometimes also have male and female Graduate Candidate Interns who can offer $20/sessions, with experience in seeing children, teens, adults, and married couples.

Redefining Christ

Become a Support for Life Group Leader

Begins: Contact Gina for next session dates, Cooper Road Campus Contact: Gina Harding at redefiningchrist@gmail.com

Contact/Register: supportgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org or 614.259.5472 Application: Contact Support for Life

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 men and women and come along side of 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.

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

Still Waters: Peace for Caregivers

We are currently looking for leaders for the following subjects: • DivorceCare for Men • GriefShare

When: 1st and 3rd Mondays | 6:30-8:30 pm, East Campus - all meetings now online! Contact Dixie for details.

Contact: Dixie Vargo, still.waters.dixie@gmail.com or 614.531.6663

Stewardship Ministry

Reflect ~ Refresh ~ Replenish ~ Revitalize ~ Revive ~ Renew The life of a person caring for a loved one who is old, sick, dying or in need of continuous, regular care is often stressful and sometimes chaotic. We can often feel alone and inept to the task put upon us. We may struggle to find time for God, ourselves, and meaningful relationships. Come away, weary one, and find light, hope, peace and loving companionship. The 2nd and 4th Monday of each month will feature an online meeting format for those who may struggle to get away from their caregiving duties.

Are you looking to take a step forward with your current job, to obtain a new role, or to accelerate your career? Our career assistance team is offers one-on-one coaching and classes to make your next career journey a success! Contact us for more information.

Foster and Adoptive Parent’s Interest and Support Group 3rd Thursdays | 6:30-8:15 pm, Cooper Road Campus - now meeting online.

Childcare: $5/child or $10/family each week (for ages 1-12) Contact: fosteringhopenetwork@gmail.com This monthly support group is for anyone who: has, is, or wants to foster or adopt. And for all who want to learn more or support those who are fostering or adopting! Please join us for a time of education, support and prayer as you do this special ministry in your home!

Become a Life Support Mentor

Career Assistance Coaching and classes Contact: careerministry@vineyardcolumbus.org

Designing Your Legacy: Estate Planning Workshop When: Saturday, July 18th | 9:30 - 11:30 am, Cooper Road Campus Contact: careerministry@vineyardcolumbus.org Learn how to pass on your estate at death. Understand how to obtain a good estate plan and get documents done at no cost to you. Seminar is informational, with one-on-one private meetings scheduled in August with estate planners.

Financial Coaching Contact: careerministry@vineyardcolumbus.org Coaching sessions are available to give financial spiritual direction, whether in crisis, struggling, or doing well, and want to be wise and follow God in this important area of life. One-onone coaching provides you an opportunity to receive personal and confidential guidance, in a grace filled environment.

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

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Retirement Planning Class When: Saturdays June 20 & 27th | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Contact: careerministry@vineyardcolumbus.org Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 10th Cost: $42/person or $79/couple (covers workbook, lunches, & refreshments for both days.)

Please join us for a Christ-centered retirement planning workshop. This 2-day class focuses not only on money goals and spiritual aspects of planning, but also how you will spend your time and your life! This is a very thorough and exceptionally done retirement planning class, and you will learn much on how to prepare for the next phase of life. We are excited to welcome Art and Crystal Prunier, who have been teaching this to many in MI and OH for nearly a decade. Seating is limited and pre-registration IS REQUIRED by June 10th. There will be no late registrations, no registrations the day of, and no walk-ins.

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Visitation & Care Team 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.

M I S S I O N M I N I ST R I E S Both locally and globally, Vineyard is committed to being a church that builds bridges between cultures and continents! We have a strong community of international members here at Vineyard Columbus, we’re committed to missional outreach in our own city, and we’ve got a lot of engagement around the world in multiple fields. Read below to find some great opportunities for connection and service.

Local Ministries Health Lower Lights Christian Health Center Where: Cooper Road Campus & 171 E. 5th Avenue When: Currently closed until further notice due to COVID-19 Appointments: Call Lower Lights, 614.274.1455 (Option 1).

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 fee scale based upon income. However, all patients are seen regardless of ability to pay. Services offered include wellchild checkups, physicals, routine care, and chronic disease management. Prenatal care and immunizations are offered at select locations.

Vineyard Free Health Clinics Free Medical, Chiropractic, Dental, and Vision Clinics Where: 6000 Cooper Road, Westerville Contact: 614.259.5428 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 programs are eligible for services.) For more info, call 614.259.5428. Si usted sólo habla español, puede 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 4 pm. Patient visits begin at 6 pm. We provide diagnosis and treatment of illness. Basic work physicals available by calling 614.259.5428 (option 6) prior to coming to the clinic. No lab tests, injections, or X-rays.

• Dental Clinic: Closed until futher notice due to COVID-19

Alpha When: Mondays at 6pm | May 18 - June 22 or Wednesdays at 6pm | May 20 - June 24 Where: Zoom; contact Jerome for link Contact: Jerome at Jerome.smith@vineyardcolumbus.org Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. We are offering two six-week sessions. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation.

Everyone is welcome.

Vineyard Community Center Check out what's happening in our Community Center at vineyardcommunitycenter.org.

Immigtration Ccounseling Services (ICS) Walk-in Clinics Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ICS bi-monthly walk-in consultation clinics are suspended until further notice. The ICS team continues to diligently serve our current clients for whom we are providing direct representation. Members of the church or the public-at-large seeking immigration legal assistance may call ICS at (614) 259-5299 for further information about referrals to our community partner attorneys.

CAMPUSES We are one church that meets in multiple locations.

Even when we can’t meet in-person, our campuses are gathering online. Check out what's happening at our campuses.

East Campus Connect When: Wednesdays, 8 pm Where: Facebook This is an opportunity to connect with a pastor and with one another for encouragement and prayer.

East-led Morning Prayer When: Fridays, 8 am Where: Facebook Start your day with prayer led by one or our pastors. Engage by sharing your prayer requests and praying for other in the chat.

Fridays are led by Pastor Charles.

• Vision Clinic: Closed until futher notice due to COVID-19 • Chiropractic Clinic: Closed until futher notice due to COVID-19

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La Viña

Sawmill

Tiempo de Oración

Sawmill-led Morning Prayer

Cuándo: martes, 8 am Dónde: Facebook

When: Mondays | 8 am Where: Facebook

Este es un tiempo de unirnos en oración como iglesia, una vez por semana.

Start your day with prayer led by one or our pastors. Engage by sharing your prayer requests and praying for other in the chat.

Mondays are led by Pastor Scott.

Tiempo de Alabanza Cuándo: miércoles,8 pm Dónde: Facebook ¡Es hermoso cuando el pueblo de Dios se une a adorarle! ¡Únete a nosotros a nuestro Tiempo de Alabanza!

Tiempo de Conexión y Oración Cuándo: jueves, 8 pm Dónde: Facebook Esta es una oportunidad para conectar con nuestra pastora Irene Casale-Petrarca y los unos con los otros para animarnos y orar juntos.

Campus Connect When: Wednesdays | 6 pm Where: facebook This is a great time to gather and connect as a Sawmill family.

We’re doing a “series” called “Meaning in the Mess”. We’ll have some opportunity to worship together and hear teaching about different ways to find meaning in this moment!

Lunch Break When: Fridays | 12:45 pm Where: Facebook

Clase de Membresía

This is a 15 minute (or so) opportunity for worship or a brief reflection to usher us into the weekend!

Cuándo: 17 de mayo, 3-4:30 pm Dónde: En línea a través de Zoom

Sawmill High School Groups

Conozca a la pastora y aprenda más acerca de la historia y creencias de Vineyard y La Viña. Esta clase es un requisito para hacerse miembro de la iglesia.

When: every Friday | 5 pm Where: Zoom Contact: Zach at Zach.White@vineyardcolumbus.org

Lane Avenue

Sawmill High School groups is our community of students from across the city seeking to experience God and grow deeper in their faith. See you there!

Lane-led Morning Prayer When: Tuesdays, 8 am Where: Facebook Start your day with prayer led by one or our pastors. Engage by sharing your prayer requests and praying for other in the chat.

Tuesdays are led by Pastor Andy.

Campus Connect When: Tuesdays, 8 pm Where: Facebook.com Tune in for a word from the Lord, maybe a little worship music, and a chance to share prayer requests.

Lunch Break When: Thursdays, 12 noon Where: Zoom Connect with Pastor Andy Saperstein and others from the Lane Avenue community for encouragement and prayer.

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Sawmill Alpha High School Group When: Sundays, May 3, 17, 31, & June 14th | 7 pm Where: Zoom Contact: Amy Gordon at ames8892@aol.com Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Everyone is welcome.

GIVE Vineyard Columbus is committed to being a generous church with our church family, generous with our community, and generous with our world for the glory of God. We seek to extend mercy and justice into a broken world and to help people grow in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Online Contact: Vineyard.Finance@vineyardcolumbus.org or 614.259.5443 We’ve recently updated our merchant service provider to PushPay for processing your donations. Our new website giving interface is easier and simpler to use. It also allows us to better steward your donations by reducing our processing fees. For more information go to vineyardcolumbus.org/give.

Text Contact: Vineyard.Finance@vineyardcolumbus.org or 614.259.5443 We have updated our text-to-give services by now offering it through PushPay. Simply text the keyword (available: vcooper, vsawmill, vlane, veast, vlavina) for your campus to 77977. First time users will be prompted to visit a secure URL where you will complete your registration.

App Contact: Vineyard.Finance@vineyardcolumbus.org or 614.259.5443
 You can now give to Vineyard Columbus via the new PushPay app by simply downloading it in Google Play or the App Store. Then, open the app, enter in your mobile number and confirmation code, identify your campus, and then follow the prompts.

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H OW W E ' R E O R G A N I Z E D PA STO R A L M I N I ST R I E S Eric & Julia Pickerill, Associate Pastors

Weekend

Community

Care

Equipping

Mission

Amanda Pershing

Stephen Van Dop

Ron Hitchcock

Under Development

Gina Watts & Daniel Nathan

Worship

Small Groups

Marriage & Family

Weekend Connect

Adult Discipleship

Support for Life

Vineyard Community Center

(Men's, Women's, & Singles)

(Mentoring & LIfe Support Groups)

Pastoral Residency Program

Children's Ministry

Financial Stewardship & Benevolence

VC Students (Middle & High School)

Leadership Development

Local & Global Int'l Ministries

Chaplaincy

Community Outreach

(Pastoral Visitation & Funerals)

VC Twenty

Vineyard Early Childhood Center

Value Life

O P E R AT I O N A L M I N I ST R I E S Daniel Nathan, Executive Pastor

Communications

Operations

Finance

Human Resources

Amanda Maglish

Corrine Stevens

James Ondrey

Shawn Steward

C A M P U S M I N I ST R I E S Eric Pickerill, Associate Pastor

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East

Lane

La ViĂąa

Sawmill

Charles Montgomery

Andy Saperstein

Irene Casale-Petrarca

Scott Engebretson

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Transition Pastor

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