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 […]
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Here’s an invitation to the Vineyard Metanoia Event this June we are hosting. The theme is “Dwelling in the Borderlands”. Here’s an invitation from David and Anita Ruis (our National Directors): A “Metanoia Gathering” is more a communal experience than a conference. As we create theatmosphere of a “learning community” coming together, ample room for connection and
Join us on Mar 25 at 3:30pm for our annual journey into the neighbourhood and into the sufferings endured on the cross. We’ll share some stories from our neighbourhood and tie them into Christ’s journey to the cross. 3:30pm – 5pm. Meet at the church – dress for walking outside. Rain, shine or snow!
