If you’ve been following along on our communication about the Outer Circle Process, you’ll have picked up that those who are part of the Outer Circle are also formal members of WCV. However, there is another way to be a formal member. If you are not part of the Outer Circle this year, yet still doing something similar, you can put your name forward to be a formal member of WCV. This is an annual process, so even if you put your name forward last year, you’ll need to do it again this year. So the ball is in your court, so to speak… tag, you’re it!
We’ve explained what we mean by “an equivalent” of the Outer Circle here. Formal members of every charity in Canada have the opportunity to vote. This is true for us, but we also use it as a way to see with who is tracking with our call as a church.
Membership is not the same as belonging. Everyone is loved and valued. Everyone and anyone can belong here at the Vineyard and can take it at their own pace. However, only formal members can vote. We will be voting on new elders at our Outer Circle gathering in June.
It was a great weekend. On the whole we were encouraged to pray for others with the authority we have as followers of Jesus – to not be ashamed and “turn up the risk” – to be available and to leave the results up to God. There are stories of people being healed physically and emotionally. We’re only just beginning to see the fruit of this weekend. Robby simply encouraged us to live into what we’re all called to do as Christians. He has his unique mix of gifts, as do each of us. But we are all called to become like Jesus. Part of what that means was demonstrated powerfully this past weekend in prayer for healing and prophetic ministry.
We want to hear from you. Do you have a story to share? Do you have questions about what happened? Have you tried praying for someone and it’s worked, not worked, or something else? what does “worked” mean anyways!? Sometimes weekends like these bring both encouragement and highlight some questions. We welcome both. We want to explore what this means specifically in our context. We want to continue to encourage us to step out and take risks as well as be real, honest and open about our struggles. Let’s talk.
This coming Sunday (Jan 31) in the Upstairs Gathering we are going to have a forum for dialogue and story sharing. You can bring your stories of personal healing, or of prayers prayed for someone else. You can also bring you questions, doubts or concerns. We’re going to talk together and encourage one another and, of course, pray for each other.
If you missed the Saturday sessions, you can listen to the 6pm session here (unfortunately the other sessions weren’t recorded). The audio from from Sunday is available here.
We celebrate and worship the Lord for his continuing provision of all our financial needs. In our 20th year he has given us surplus funds in both our operating and 30% funds budget.
The generous and sacrificial gifts of all supporters have encouraged us all. We accept this result with gratitude from the Lord and His people.
We exceeded our income budget by $4,000 and reduced our expenses significantly from estimates. The resulting surplus of $14,000 will be used to finance cash flow deficits if they arise in 2016. The 30% funds budget has a $2,200 surplus and will be carried forward for 2016 needs.
Thank you again to the entire WCV community for this outcome. Please pray for wisdom for the Board of Directors and Staff as they set the budget for 2016.
The 2016 Outer Circle process kicks off tonight (Saturday, Jan 16) at 5:30pm. We will eat together, be encouraged and celebrate communion. We will also be updating our list of OC participants for 2016 – including Triads. If you haven’t yet signed up with the office, no problem for this time – just come! Also, we will have an Open Table for anyone who has not yet found a Triad, or for those who simply don’t know who to ask to be in a Triad. You are Welcome!
Hey kids and youth (and parents of them too!). Here is a great little initiative that we are spearheading that is going to build a youth centre in the village of Gatlang in Nepal. The whole village was destroyed in the earthquakes last Spring. Many of the people in the Gatlang Vineyard did not own land, so the Earthquake fund has purchased new land for homes to be built on. One of the plots of land has been set aside for a small building to be built in which children can have a safe warm place to play and for the youth to hang out. There are a number of other Vineyard churches in Canada who are also contributing to this project.
Jodi will be letting all the children and youth know that they can contribute to this project during the next two Sundays. Collections will be taken on Sunday, January 31 – so make sure your children and youth remember to bring some donations at that time. Every little bit helps!
Don’t get stuck asking “What would Jesus Do?” Be equipped to do it!
What is the “Do What Jesus Did” event?
John Wimber famously asked the question, “When do we get to do the stuff?” We are not only meant to believe in Jesus and what he did – we are meant to be transformed by his love and do what he did in our everyday lives today. Jesus himself said, we would do greater things than he did (John 14:12). Many of us would be content to see only a little of what he did in our lives. We want to see the things he did expressed in our own lives and in our life together. Jesus has invited us to participate in his mission – to change the world around us – to see God’s Kingdom here on earth!
At this event you will get practical and inspirational teaching, you will get to pray for others and be prayed for, and you will be equipped to go out and do what Jesus did. God may well transform your life and use you to transform someone else’s life too!
Who is Robby Dawkins?
In 1996 Robby and his wife, Angie, planted a church among the urban poor of Aurora, Illinois (Chicago). More than half his congregation were drawn into God’s story through power encounters and miracles. God called Robby for the purpose of building up and equipping the local church with “power tools” to do what Jesus did. These “power tools” are prophetic ministry, healing, ministry of the presence of God, and deliverance from demonic power. Robby tells hundreds of personal stories of God’s Kingdom breaking in anchored in practical biblical insights.
Robby and Angie have 6 sons and pastor Vineyard Aurora. Robby is one of the most sought after Vineyard speakers in our movement. He is known for films he has been featured in like “Father of Lights” and “Furious Love” as well as his books “Do What Jesus Did” and “Identity Thief“.
When is it?
Saturday, January 23, 2015.
Session 1: 10am
Session 2: 2pm
Session 3: 6pm
Also, Robby’s friend, Gordon, will be speaking on Sunday at our Downstairs Gathering at 10am.
Where is it?
782 Main St, Winnipeg, MB.
The Do What Jesus Did event is hosted by Winnipeg Centre Vineyard and jointly endorsed by our friends at:
Brandon Vineyard,
Cornerstone Vineyard (Winkler) and
Prairie Vineyard (Portage la Prairie).
What does it Cost?
There will be love offerings taken at the sessions. Please be prepared to give. If you can’t afford anything please don’t let that keep you from coming!
We are pleased to report that all our 2015 Financial commitments have been met and we ended the year with a surplus!
We acknowledge the reality and blessing of the LORD’S provision and the sacrificial giving of all of you who participate in and support WCV. Also, thank you for joining us in prayer. It was provided for – the Lord saw our need and responded! It is truly His Kingdom work and He has been faithful in all our 20 years to provide for all our needs. We praise and celebrate God for that.
The Board of Directors and Pastoral Staff are now working on the 2016 budget.
We are coming up to our first Outer Circle gathering of the 2016 cycle (Jan 16, 5:30 – 8pm). If you were part of the Outer Circle process in 2015, now is the time to decide if you are going to be in for another year or not. If you are in again, please make sure you confirm with your Triad and contact the office to let us know. If you weren’t part of it in 2015, perhaps this is the year for you! Anyone can join, you just have to commit to the process. You can read more about it here, or pick up an Outer Circle booklet at the Info Table.
We’ve collected some stories of the significance of the Outer Circle in a few people’s lives this past year. You can watch them here… they’re inspiring!
To be part of the Outer Circle Process for 2016 you need to:
You can find out more about each of these steps here.
Changes for 2016:
As we’ve evaluated and received feedback, we’ve made a few changes to the process for 2016. In short, they are:
Joining: You can join any time throughout the year (if this is your case, you still need to do the process and you still need to sign up through the office).
Open Table: At the first gathering of the year, we’ll have an open table at which anyone who does not yet have a Triad can meet together. You can still share the results of your “3-P steps”, but perhaps you’ll meet someone there who you can form a Triad with. We will keep the Open Table available for as many OC Gatherings as necessary.
WCV Membership: Our formal membership at WCV is “everyone who is part of the Outer Circle or an equivalent”. This list is updated annually. This is not new, but we’ve more clearly defined what “an equivalent” of the Outer Circle process is. You can read more about this here.
Stick to it: The more intentional you are about going through the process, and the more you get together with your Triad, the more you will get out of the year.
Blessings as you grow to become more like Jesus, are filled with the Spirit and rest in the Father’s love for you.
We’ve explained what we mean by “an equivalent” of the Outer Circle here. Formal members of every charity in Canada have the opportunity to vote. This is true for us, but we also use it as a way to see with who is tracking with our call as a church.
