Month: October 2014

30 Day Prayer Challenge

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Windows OpenThe 30-Day Prayer Challenge is a practical application of our “Windows Open: how to pray like Daniel” series.  Since we’ve been exploring prayer in the life of Daniel, we’d like to challenge all of us to make it real in our lives.

 

It’s a call to pray three times a day for 30 days.

 

King Darius commanded that everyone in the whole empire should pray only to him for 30 days.  It was during this time that Daniel defiantly opened his windows to Jerusalem and prayed, as was his habit, three times a day.  These actions landed Daniel in the lion’s den, which set the stage for an amazing miracle.  As we devote ourselves to walking and talking with God, we too will experience his presence in profound ways.

Next Sunday (Nov 2), we will provide info and daily prayer activities for this challenge.  There will also be daily notifications here on the Vineyard website and email list.

Are you up for it?  Let’s do it and see how God responds!

 

3 times a day 30 days

 

WCV Craft Sale – coming up

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Sale Date: Saturday November 29
Time:         10am – 4pm

Another exciting chance for all WCVers to support this important fund raiser to benefit our Nepalese Womens Ministry and our own Worship Arts Community.

Here’s how you can help:
1. Volunteer for a few hours at various stations – Parking/ Cookie Table /Raffle Table /Neechi Food Concession/ Tear Down.
Contact: John Rademaker  204-228-0042   email:  johnrademaker1@gmail.com

2. Tell your family and friends about this unique chance to buy Christmas gifts or things you need.

3. Pray for the event and the blessings of the Lord on all activities and efforts.

Let’s get ready for this event.

Craft Sale Facebook page: www.facebook.com/events/732137810204291/

Website Event Page: www.thirdandbirdevents.com/shoppers/markets/

 

 

Everyone Gets to Play

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Nasira from WCV on Vimeo.

In the Vineyard we hold very dearly to the notion that ministry isn’t solely for a select group of “anointed” people. The fullness of the Spirit’s presence fills everyone who believes in Jesus! On the day of Pentecost, as recorded in Acts 2, the Spirit came with the sound of a violent wind and what seemed to be tongues of fire rested on each of the believers gathered together in the upper room.

Whereas in the Old Testament the Spirit filled people (usually leaders of some sort) for a specific time and purpose, Acts 2 marks the inauguration of the Holy Spirit’s abiding presence with all believers. It was this wonderful news that motivated Peter to address the crowd and proclaim the fact that God promised to pour His Spirit out on “all people,” including “sons and daughters, young men, old men, even on servants, and men and women.” In short, the Spirit doesn’t exclude anyone.

And if the fullness of the Spirit is for every believer, then so are all the hallmarks of Jesus’ ministry. So we’re really not that surprised that Nasira (a four year old) healed her sister Maiya’s arm in the name of Jesus. We’re filled with excitement and joy that kids get to participate in ministry, and that God has anointed them to do all of the works of the kingdom. After all, everyone gets to play!