It seems that all creation really does sing. Here is an amazing little symphonic electronica number that, at this very moment, is reverberating throughout the universe. It’s well worth the 12 minute watch – kind of like a little glimpse of what God may be hearing around his throne right now – singing along with the stars and the whales!
Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice!
Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise! – Psalm 96:11
We began our current series by referencing Isaiah 27:2-3.
“In that day,
sing about the fruitful vineyard.
3 I, the Lord, will watch over it,
watering it carefully.
Day and night I will watch so no one can harm it.”
Our intentions were to revisit who we are, explore the characteristics that mark us, and call us to embrace our identity that God has set for us. We’ve heard from a number of people sharing personally what it was about the Vineyard which initially drew them to this worshipping community. We’ve also explored a number of distinctive characteristics that, like a good tattoo, mark all Vineyard communities around the world. Of course, our ultimate intention is to bear good fruit – that is, to be a people who are indelibly marked by Jesus, and a community that invites others to this same reality.
We’re wondering what you’ve taken from this series. What has stood out to you? What have you learned? What has God done in your life as a result of this “A Fruitful Vineyard” series? Please take a moment to respond via the survey below. It’s only one page and can take as much or as little time as you want. Alternatively, you can use the comment section below which is publicly viewable.
Thanks!
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent for Western Christians. Lent is the 40 days that lead up to Easter. During this time Christians have engaged in a number of practices designed to prepare themselves for Easter. Often it is a season marked by fasting. We will be fasting together in March (more details to come), but for now, here is a visual meditation on Isaiah 58, in which God describes the kind of fast he prefers.
Enjoy.
Hey Vineyard & Flatlander Artists,
This is the official first email about the annual Vineyard and Flatlanders community art show party, which is coming up Friday, March 6th.
Because the show is in spring this year, we came up with the name Awake. What’s interesting about this name is that I have begun to see this theme of awaken in our community in 2015. So if you need idea’s and a theme to get you thinking about what you can create for the show, maybe using “awake” as a spring (no pun intended) board might help you get inspired. But you don’t have to follow this theme, you can do whatever you feel drawn (no pun intended) too. And remember, kids art is most definitely welcome – we want to celebrate kids art and encourage their creative minds.
The show is called Awake, and the opening show and party is Friday, March 6th, from 6:30pm – 9:30pm.
Email me back if you want to be a part of this show. As usual have about three art pieces ready, with the understanding that there may only be room for you to put one or two pieces in the show so we can fit everyone in.
Let’s make this a party. This means we don’t just need art on the walls, we also want performers of all kinds. Musician’s and songwriters please feel fee to email me so we have live music. Dancers, videographers, poets, spoken word, crafters, etc, all feel welcome to join and include your art in this party which also wants to celebrate the performing arts.
As I already stated, but wanted to reiterate, kids art is more than welcome in this show. Isn’t it great to have kids art alongside everyone else’s art! I think the kids especially get a kick out of seeing their art included with “the big kids” – it makes them feel included and valued, and grown up, ha.
Maybe you don’t really make art but you like making food. Well making food is an art and we want to include you as well. Be a part of this show by sharing your enthusiasm for cooking by blessing us with a delectable treat for the opening party.
Email me back if you want to be in the show, this includes all artistic expression and food! And email me back even if you don’t want to be in the show so I don’t keep bothering you 🙂
Thanks for all of your efforts in advance – I’m excited to see what we can all create together.
Blair Barkley
Curator
3rd Floor, 782 Main St, WCV
Check out what happened in the Upstairs Gathering last Sunday. Geoff Reimer shares about how God healed his toe. I checked in with him a few days later and it’s at about 90%. Don’t you love how God shows up when we ask? It may not always be how we expect, but he really does love to come and be with his kids. Do you have a healing story, or another example of how God has shown up for you lately? Let us know!
Many of you’ve been asking, and here it is. The slideshow that was shown at Raymond Funk’s funeral. Thanks, Amanda Leighton, for creating it.
Hey Parents and Youth,
