We want to be a community in which nobody gets left out or left behind. This means relationship – lots of relationship! There are many organized venues for encouraging community (think Outer Circle, House Groups, Service opportunities, etc) and there are many organic opportunities (think lunch invitations, parties, farm days, etc). Both are valuable, however […]
To my loving niece Cherilynn Leveque: I never realized the love you left behind. How kind and sharing you’d had been. We all miss you dearly. We all wish we could have you back So we can sit and talk to you so dearly. You left us all a life’s lesson, we commend you so
We’ve said it verbally for the past few Sundays but we’ll write it here too, just in case you missed it – 2017 turned out to be another year of amazing provision which we’re humbled by and thankful for. We even ended the year with a small surplus. Thank you to those who joined with
Here’s a very special invitation for everyone at WCV. September 27 – 30 the Himalayan Region Vineyard is hosting a big conference during which they will be commissioned to be their own Association of Vineyard Churches. This is an exciting and normal part of the growth process for groups of Vineyard churches. This release as their own association won’t change
Coming up very soon is the Prayer Summit and Worship Symposium in Edmonton, hosted by the Harvest Vineyard! The Vineyard Prayer Summit is a two day event dedicated to prayer and worship, and to seeking the face of God. In addition to the Summit, there will be three pre-Summit Symposiums: David Ruis, National Director of Vineyard Canada, will be speaking;
I came across this painting by Sister Grace Remington a few years ago while doing research for a sermon. I can’t recall what the sermon was on but this painting has stayed with me, lingering in my inbox. It moved me then and it still moves me now. I find myself in it – perhaps you will too.
Admittedly, this is a bit of a redundant question. Of course the right answer to the question is, “yes, I want to grow this year!” Yet conditions for growth require more than a willingness on our part – even if that willingness is full of passion. Perhaps this is why growth is often difficult to see,
We’d like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in the WCV community a merry Christmas. It’s amazing that we’re here again – another revolution around the sun and on the eve of another new year. Throughout this Advent season we’ve been exploring the gospel of John and the idea of homecoming. We hope you’ve
Here’s a shout-out from David Ruis, Vineyard Canada’s National Director (along with Anita). Here David looks forward to 2017 and gives a few key points points about what to look forward to in 2017. David Ruis gives end of ’16 address to the #VTribe; looking forward to ’17 from David Ruis on Vimeo.
Every year before Christmas, we designate a special Sunday for our kids to lead us throughout the morning. For the past 6 weeks and during advent, our kids have been putting together this special Sunday for us. Here are some things you can expect for this coming Sunday, December 18th, 2016: There are many ways
Written by Debra Kelly: On behalf of the Nepali Women’s Co-op I would like to thank all the volunteers of WCV who participated in the Third + Bird Christmas Market this past weekend. These volunteers included: Bakers, many bakers who went above and beyond what they committed to bake and baked more. Thank you for
Our goal is growth. We want to grow into a rich fertile field that produces a lot of Kingdom fruit. Ok, ok – so that’s a little vague and is a little heavy with “Christian-ese”! Let me spell it out like this: Jesus, in his 3 years on earth, was involved in a number of groups,
Hey Folks, we’re updating our church directory again for a 2017 edition! Our Church Directory is important because it keeps us connected with each other, for prayer, house groups, or any other extra church activity. If you would like to be included in this coming year’s Church Directory, please email the office with any additions
