In May 2016, a little over a year after the devastating earthquakes in Nepal, four of us (Laura Dahl, Erin O’Neill, myself, Natalie Hamm, pictured above) from the Vineyard School of Justice travelled to Nepal to be with the Himalayan Region Vineyard churches there. This is the first installment of what will be a four … [Read more…]
by Jessica Williams I was healed by the invitation to speak. I was healed by letting it all come pouring out. I was healed by breaking open and falling apart. Finally. I was healed by the place you made here that was large enough for me. And I was healed by a *thousand tellings. Each … [Read more…]
June 16 – 18, we’re hosting a National Metanoia event. Make sure you sign up soon, since space is limited. All are welcome (including children and youth)! Here’s an invite from Brian Doerksen, who will be joining us: Join Michael Raburn, David & Anita Ruis and many other Vineyardites from across our family as we … [Read more…]
Hey folks, Project Timothy Coffee House was amazing! Thanks to all who donated desserts, and funds. Thanks to those who participated in performing. Thanks to those who served all evening. We are so thankful. Total funds raised through the coffee house are $1, 655.00! The funds will go towards a van rental in PA … [Read more…]
The fundraising tables at the Third + Bird Spring Market were a huge success! All income combined from the Cookie Table, Raffle Table, and Nepal Goods Table are going towards a Nepali Women’s Co-op, specifically to tailoring schools that train women in the trade and to start their own businesses! Because of our fundraising efforts, two tailoring … [Read more…]
Here are a few thoughts from Frederick Buechner on sin. Whether you agree or not, isn’t really the point. Sin goes much deeper than behaviour – it goes right to our core. Thankfully, so does Jesus’ redemptive power. Come Holy Spirit! The power of sin is centrifugal. When at work in a human life, it … [Read more…]
Nepali Women’s Co-op started 10 years ago after a two week trip to Nepal. The markets were filled with beautiful wares colorful and practical. Also, the needs of the women were very apparent…how could we help? The idea was born… Purchase items in Nepali markets, sell them in Winnipeg, send all the profits to benefit … [Read more…]
Have you been baptized before? Can you recall what happened? Do you remember what was going on in your heart? Perhaps you haven’t been baptized yet. In this series called Diving In, we want to explore the sacrament of Baptism. For those who have been baptized, we want to help you recall what happened that moment … [Read more…]
April 25 marks 1 year since the first of the two big earthquakes rocked Nepal in 2015. Since then, the nation has been picking up the pieces, gathering its strength, moving forward and healing. The Vineyard Earthquake Response has been a small but significant part in the overall earthquake recovery. Throughout each of our three phases … [Read more…]
April 25 marks one year since the first big earthquake rocked Nepal. The nation was shaken – our friends and family were among the thousands displaced. This coming Sunday, we are going to look back and see what has been accomplished in the relief, recovery and rebuilding efforts and we will look forward to what … [Read more…]
We had our annual Financial Info Night a few weeks ago. If you missed it, we encourage you to pick up one of the booklets at the Info Table. Here is a brief version (please do see the booklet since it explains some of the numbers and vision in detail): 1. Operations Income: Offerings … [Read more…]
This is a story submitted by Katherine Peters. Ruth and I were good friends. We had a lot in common. We were single parents together. We went to the same church together and mostly we just hung out together with our boys. I loved Ruth’s vibrant smile, her infectious laugh, and she gave the best hugs. … [Read more…]
This is an invitation to all artists of the WCV community. Beginning the month of May, Flatlanders Studio will have a continual Community Art Gallery rather than once per year. We would love to have our community artists take part and submit some of their art pieces to be displayed in the Flatlanders Art Space. … [Read more…]
