Coffee House Pictures

Posted on April 25, 2018 by WCV Administrator

The coffee house Saturday, April 7th, was amazing! Thanks to all who contributed by donating a raffle prize, donating a dessert and by coming. We are so blessed by the support. What a beautiful night of performances by our youth! And thanks to the Janzen boys for contributing to the dance party!

Here are some pictures from Saturday evening:

: The Janzen Boys

: The Janzen Boys

: The beginnings of the dance party!

Thanks to Jodi for working so hard and putting this amazing event together!

Thank you Andrew Reimer for taking all the photos!

We are looking for support for our youth in 2 ways for the trip that is coming up in June:

First, we are looking for available vans to use to drive our youth to Duluth June 25 – July 1. Talk to Jodi or Jason if you have a reliable van that you are wiling to lend for this trip.
Second, if you are interested in sponsoring a couple of youth who are not able to afford the cost of Project Timothy, please email Jodi.

The cost per youth is $350 USD.

Being Imitators of Christ (short video invitation)

Posted on February 27, 2018 by WCV Administrator

Jodi shares some critical needs in the generations ministry.

Being imitators of Christ from WCV on Vimeo.

Imaginative Prayer Launch in Kids Church

Posted on September 21, 2017September 21, 2017 by WCV Administrator

Parents, we are so excited as we launch into Imaginative Prayer with the Grade 1-7 this fall and winter!

Jared Patrick Boyd is the author. Jared was my spiritual direction teacher in my first year at the School of Spiritual Direction. He is a pastor and a father to four children. His heart is amazing and you can read all about his vision in his introduction to Imaginative Prayer or hear Jared here.

In Kids Church we will be going through a lesson per week. You can follow along as parents and follow-up with your child. As Jared states on page 25-26 “This book is not a guide for busy parents. It’s an invitation for busy parents to slow down, take some deep breaths, and recognize that you are the most important person in your child’s life and spiritual formation. There is no environment your church can create to compete with the kind of connection that you are able to nurture with your child.” You’ll find if you give yourselves to this process (even if you can’t do all the exercises), you will experience growth.

Here’s what our fall calendar will look like. Feel free to follow along!

Sept 10 – Week 1
Sept 17 – Week 2
Sept 24- Week 3
Oct 1 – Week 4
Oct 8 – Thanksgiving – No Kids Church
Oct 15 – Week 5
Oct 22 – Week 6
Break for Gifts4God until the New Year . . .

There are also some new changes to our structure. Grades 1-4 will continue to meet upstairs in Kids Church with our AMAZING team. Grades 5-7 will have a new youth team meeting with them in the youth room. Grades 8-12 will meet in the Comfy Couch Room.

“This book is about connection because of the way Jesus asks us to imagine our life with him – he is the vine, his Father is the gardener, and we are connected to him. This is how we bear fruit. This is the image he give us. This is what he asks us to imagine.” (13, Imaginative Prayer)

WCV is providing one copy per family. (More copies of this book are on order and will be here the week of Oct 13)

Filled with hope at what’s ahead . . .

~ Jodi Labun

Project Timothy Update

Posted on August 8, 2017August 10, 2017 by WCV Administrator

We’ve had an incredible week in Landenburg, PA @ Project Timothy. We’ve grown together with over 100 youth. We’ve worshipped together, absorbed teaching, allowed for personal formational time with God, participated in prayer ministry, small group and outreach. We’ve discovered more about ourselves and become more aware of God’s movement in our lives. We’ve created friendships from all over the US Vineyard to help us forge ahead on this journey we are called to as we go our own ways…until next year!

Thank-you WCV’ers for supporting our youth this year and investing in these young lives. We could not have done this without you!

Jodi

Youth Fundraiser Lunch

Posted on February 21, 2017February 21, 2017 by WCV Administrator

Come to our youth fundraiser lunch this Sunday, Feb 26th following the service to support our youth as they raise funds to go to their discipleship bootcamp!

Lunch is $20/family or $5/person. Contact Jodi if you are able to donate a pot of chili or help out in any way. It’s great when we can eat together!

God’s Expression of Love for Us ~ Kids Service Sunday

Posted on December 15, 2016 by WCV Administrator

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 we can worship God. One of those ways is to worship God through “play”. There will be three four-square stations available during our musical worship that folks of all ages are invited to come so they can play & worship. The 4-square on the stage will be reserved for the youngest children.

During these past 6 Sundays, the kids and youth have had a chance to reflect on how God has made them and what their interests are. They’ve selected a class based on their interest.

Some of the kids chose sports. In that class they learned that God made all the places we play in and the stuff we play with, and described it as good. God is creative, intelligent and relationship-oriented. We are made in His image, and our play reflects our creativity, intelligence and need for community. In this way, play can be an expression of gratitude to our God for His good gifts to us.

We normally worship by having musicians, dancers, and artists “play” or create in front of us and they invite us to join them. This coming Sunday we are including sportive play as well. All are invited to watch or participate in this play as an act of worship to God.

So, how do we play as an act of worship? Just like singing, each of us does it in our own way. But here are some keys:

Remember that play includes cooperating and competing at the same time. Each player has different talent and skill levels but all are valuable and loved creations of God. Treat your fellow players accordingly.
Thank God for all the components of play that He created, e.g. the air in the ball and your lungs, the playing surface made from trees, your body that can move skillfully, the joyful emotions that you are experiencing, and the people you are playing with/against and those enjoying watching you.

Other activities the kids chose were Flags, Dance, Drama, Cooking, Creative Arts, and Musical Worship. Some of these activities you will be able to see and experience this coming Sunday, but let’s recognize and appreciate all our kids this Sunday as they have poured their hearts out into their passions and interests.

Project Timothy youth are back!

Posted on August 8, 2016August 16, 2016 by Jodi Labun

We are back! Nine of us just came back from Landenberg, PA where we were a part of Project Timothy; a US Vineyard discipleship bootcamp. (There are a few in this photo who we sort of adopted and they couldn’t resist joining our team pic)! While there, we participated in teaching, worship, prayer, outreach and more.

We were challenged to be leaders who die with nothing left in our bottles. We get filled up by being at events like Project Timothy. A lot of Christians just want to keep the water. Sometimes there’s comfortability that comes with experiencing this living water. It’s amazing and we want to keep it! As Christian Dunn stated on Friday, “Jesus didn’t say, I’ve come to give you stagnant puddles.”

We want to live like those Paul talks about in Philippians 2:17…those who are poured out as a drink offering. We can drink living water, get filled up from Jesus (at events like this) and pour out our lives to love Him and others. (Giving to the needs to those around us: the sick, broken, hungry, lonely). “Those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.” John 4:14

There were over 130 leaders and adults (over 100 youth, 30 adults) together for a week. Together we experienced God’s presence. We laughed, we ate, we jumped at sky zone (even me!), we swam, listened, prayed, worshiped, made new friends and renewed old friendships, and we served. Our faith was deepened and our stories have changed. There’s a fresh, bubbling spring within us and we look forward to sharing it!

Look out for the updates for when we will share in Sept.

Thanks again WCV-ers for all your generosity in our fundraisers, your time, and your prayers!

: Worship

: Prayer ministry during a session

: Buffalo Wild Wings

: The whole group!

Project Timothy Prayer Requests

Posted on July 27, 2016August 11, 2016 by WCV Administrator

After a year of fundraising, the youth are finally heading out to Project Timothy! Below are a few prayer requests from Jodi Labun:

“Hey folks, nine of us this week are heading out to Landenberg, PA where Project Timothy (youth discipleship bootcamp) is being held from July 29-Aug 6.

Please pray for our youth as they prepare this week and as they go. Please pray for smooth travels as this group is travelling by air on three different dates on the weekend beginning on Friday. Pray for safety for James as he drives to and from the church and airport over the weekend.

Pray for our youth that the Lord will stir new things and move in ways in our youth that we can’t ask or imagine. Pray that as they are immersed in this environment their love for the Lord would deepen, and the desire and invitation to head into what God has called them to would increase. Pray that this wouldn’t just be an event, but it would be a space where transformation would happen as we are challenged to be great lovers of Jesus and others.

It’s breathtaking to be in an atmosphere where teens are hungry for God. Thanks to all of you at WCV who have supported us on this adventure. There’s been enormous financial support through our fundraising efforts; for this we are so grateful.

Thanks for joining us in prayer over this next week,
~Jodi ~”

Project Timothy Coffee House – Fundraiser Report

Posted on May 12, 2016 by WCV Administrator

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 as well as the costs of plane tickets and tuition. We are so blessed by you all supporting the emerging generation in their efforts to be discipled this summer at this Vineyard Bootcamp.

~ Jodi ~

Project Timothy – an opportunity for youth

Posted on February 2, 2015February 2, 2015 by Jodi Labun

Hey Parents and Youth,

Here’s a reminder as you make your summer plans, to carve out 7 days for your teen to go to Project Timothy, July 31-Aug 7.

This week has the potential to be a life-changing week for those willing to pursue God and dig deeper into becoming a leader. Don’t miss it! My kids were so impacted last year by this week of being surrounded by youth and young adults who were passionate to worship Jesus and expand God’s kingdom in their circles. (all of this in an environment with Vineyard DNA)

What to do:

Let Jodi know if you can come! So far I have interest from a handful of youth. We are prepared for 9 youth and more if possible.
Apply in spring to Project Timothy in Landenburg, Pennsylvania (Vineyard at the Barn). More info will be sent when it is available.
Continue to fundraise whenever possible. Begin now to write letters of support to family and friends. Let me know if you need help with this and I will help via email. Also, participate in WCV lunch fundraisers (next one is March 15th).

Tuition costs: $250/youth. This includes lodging and food. Some spending money can be given in addition if desired.

Approx. flight costs: $500.

Total approx costs: $750.00

Here’s a 3 minute video that captured some participant’s thoughts on why we should join them again this year. Have a listen with your youth!

Expecting great things from a great God,