Posts that will appear in the weekly WCV Newsletter.
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 […]
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.
2016 Budget: $441,580 Offerings to date: $369, 842 What we still need for December: $71, 738 These, simply, are the numbers regarding our current 2016 financial reality. While they are, in one way, our current situation, there is another reality at work behind these numbers. That is the simple truth that God provides and always has provided for us.
Jeff Leighton and I recently had the privilege to travel to Nepal to be with our Himalayan Region Vineyard family. The purpose of my trip was twofold: 1) to report on the earthquake recovery and rebuilding efforts, and 2) to be together and celebrate God’s goodness and presence in a conference right at the epicentre
Make sure you come out and support the Himalayan Region Vineyard’s Women’s Co-op at the annual Third + Bird Craft Market. Here’s Deb Kelly with an invitation: Saturday 10am – 4pm Sunday 11am – 4pm (don’t go during church!) Please note that even though it’s open on Friday, their admissions have been sold out. Transcona Country
This year our theme for Advent is “The Heart Has A Home” – a series based in viewing the Christmas story through the gospel of John. Make sure you pick up a copy of the accompanying booklet from the Info Table so you can follow along with the weekly devotional thoughts and scripture. In fact, why
by Jessica, Amanda & Chloe Two weeks ago the three of us loaded up some camping gear and drove down to Standing Rock Sioux Nation. We went. Sixteen hours of driving (round-trip) provided ample time to talk about why. Why were we going? Why now? Why this? Our church has recently journeyed through a sermon
This Sunday, we’ll have a gift waiting for you! During this Advent and Christmas Season, we’re going to be looking to the Gospel of John for direction and inspiration. Admittedly, it’s an unusual choice, but as we’ll discover it contains one of the most epic Christmas stories every told! We’re going to be spending all
Your Board of Directors have a responsibility to keep all WCV adherents updated on our Financial results and position. We recognize that our finances are supplied by the Lord through the faithful support of our community. Thank you for your generous and sacrificial giving. “Some trust in Chariots , and some in horses But we
The Vineyard School of Justice 2016-2017 has begun! We are excited about the five students God has brought us this year: Karen Merkel-Kopp, Doreen Daniels, Eric Robertson, Dominic Mwaura, and Ray Sanford. Dominic and Ray will be with us for the fall semester as they completed the spring semester last year; the other three will be
