God’s Kingdom is marked by justice. Wrongs are made right wherever and whenever his will is done. Yet we all have basic assumptions about what is right and how to go about welcoming his activity in our lives and communities. In “Justice Flow” we will explore 8 essential movements that just communities embrace. These 8 shifts in thinking and practice are … [Read more…]
Our youth are planning on going to Project Timothy again this year. They’ve been busy babysitting, serving chili, and now they’re going to be hosting an amazing coffee house – all so they can get back to Pennsylvania to join with a bunch of other Vineyard youth for the amazing discipleship bootcamp called Project Timothy. … [Read more…]
On March 19 we are having a special Outer Circle evening. It will include our usual great supper together and sharing in our Triads, however we’re also going to present our budget for 2016 and hear from our BOD about some new initiatives and posture regarding the finances and assets of WCV. Everyone is welcome … [Read more…]
World Vision Canada and Vineyard Worship Canada have just collaborated on an amazing new worship CD called “Other Side”. It was recorded in Kathmandu last September using local talent and Nepali instruments. It features David Ruis, Noel Isaacs, Andy Park, Ryan McAllister, and many other amazing Nepali and Canadian talent. It’s a fundraising CD sales being … [Read more…]
It’s been about 10 months since the first earthquake hit Nepal in April 2015. Since that time much has emerged from the rubble. In this update: Blockades Rebuilding Permanent homes Subsidized homes Church buildings Helping Our Neighbours Bikka Land Deal Kids Helping Kids Kathmandu’s Unique Challenges Kathmandu Hub Demo & Rebuild Project Other Side CD … [Read more…]
Stay connected. Sign-up to be notified when new updates are posted. Subscribe here. 100% of donations will go directly to aid and relief efforts in Nepal. They are administered by the Himalayan Region Vineyard Church’s “Earthquake Disaster Management team”. There are 3 ways to donate to the Nepal Rebuild Fund: Cheque: Make cheques out … [Read more…]
Today is Ash Wednesday. It marks the beginning of the Lenten season in the Western Christian calendar. These 40 days (excluding Sundays) culminate in the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday. Lent is about preparation, self examination and meditation on Jesus’ life and suffering. It’s about journeying with him to become like him. It’s … [Read more…]
A prayer for our Vineyard Canada family… and ourselves… Father – we are your children. As we lead in your kingdom and serve the Vineyard Community, may we never lose the wonder and simplicity of childlike trust. Heal us of the distortions of the soul we carry from dysfunction, abandonment and abuse in our earthly … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
