VBS Registration Opens April 1st |
Coming to Vineville this summer: Hero Hotline Headquarters, the beating heart of the hero community where everyone’s gifts are valued and every hero has a role to play, will be setting up shop from June 12th – 16th. Each day at the Headquarters, superheroes of all ages will spring into action as they learn to share the great story of God’s love with both their community and the whole world.
Registration for Hero Hotline VBS will open on April 1st in Realm. Children, ages 4K - 5th Grade, are invited to come and discover their strength in God. (Children aged 2K and 3K are welcome with an adult volunteer.) 5th graders will, once again, participate in a week of service around the Macon community.
As we know, early learning and ministry in a child’s life is so important in shaping his/her full life in Christ. Research shows that almost 80% of adults who attend church decided to follow Jesus before the age of 18, and 50% of those chose to do so before the age of 12. VBS plays a huge role in this early faith formation. God is definitely at work at Vineville during VBS, and it is awesome to see each year!
Every summer, we have an awesome group of adult and youth volunteers that help make VBS the impactful week that it is, from decorating to teaching to shepherding to snack making! I would love for you to be a part of the VBS team this summer. If you would like to volunteer, please email me at rmccurry@vinevillemethodist.org.
Register early, invite your friends, and join us for Hero Hotline where we are called together to serve God!
In Christ,
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WORSHIP SERVICE
Sunday, March 26, 2023
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9:00 a.m. CLC
11:00 a.m. Sanctuary
Rev. Lynn Meadows-White
Vice President of Church Relations and Chaplain at The Methodist Home
Luke 3:21-22
Beloved
MUSIC
Praise Band (9 am)
Chancel Choir with flute and handbells (11 am)
Elizabeth Morgan (11 am)
ONLINE WORSHIP
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The fun and learning will continue once Hero Hotline flies on to its next stop. We have two exciting summer camps for preschoolers and elementary-aged children.
Starting on June 26th, preschoolers are invited to attend Tell Me the Stories of the Bible Camp where we will explore some of the most beloved Bible stories through song, art, movement, and play. This camp is for children ages 3K – 5K. Registration will start April 1st in Realm.
In July, elementary-aged kids will have fun at our All Stars of Faith Sports Camp. We will play a new sport each day, learning what it means to be a good teammate on the playing field. We will rediscover the stories of the Hall of Famers of faith from Hebrews 11 as we learn, too, how to be a good teammate in our Christian life. Registration will open on April 1st in Realm.
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GUEST PREACHER THIS SUNDAY AT VINEVILLE |
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I am excited to welcome Rev. Lynn Meadows-White to Vineville this Sunday. Lynn and I went to seminary together. She is a lifelong United Methodist growing up at Saint Simons United Methodist Church.
Currently, Lynn is serving as Vice President of Church Relations and Chaplain at The Methodist Home. She is a good friend, an excellent preacher, and a passionate advocate for the children at our Home. You will be blessed by her!
Peace,
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For the past 10 years, part of our Lenten journey and Easter preparation has involved bugs. Our caterpillars are here, and for the next week, you can watch them grow and witness their dramatic transformation.
As we watch and wonder at these amazing creatures, we are invited to consider our own growth and how God is at work transforming us. Young and old alike enjoy this visual reminder of God’s creativity. Be sure to pick up your caterpillar before they are gone!
We will also be collecting coats as we have done the past several years on Palm Sunday. We will give all donated coats to local organizations in the community.
As always, we appreciate your generosity!
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Vineville welcomes Megan Haines as our new Church Publicist. Megan graduated from Mercer University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing degree and is a member of the Phi Mu Sorority.
She grew up in Roswell but enjoyed the middle Georgia area so much during her college days that she has now become a Maconite.
Megan enjoys making jewelry with crystals and has a white cat named Winnie that is deaf. You can contact Megan at the church by calling the church office or emailing her at mhaines@vinevillemethodist.org
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CARING TIMES THREE UPDATE |
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Wow! We have had a great response from so many of you to make our new ministry Caring Times Three a reality. I am so thankful for your caring hearts and willingness to serve in this way.
At this point, our next step is organizing the teams for cards, calls, and casseroles. Right after Easter, we will be ready to get the ball rolling in all three areas. I will be in touch with all those who volunteered with the details you will need to get started whether it be cards, calls, or casseroles at that time. If you know of someone who would benefit from receiving a card, call, or casserole, please let me know! Please be in prayer that God will use these simple yet powerful caring acts to bring joy and healing to those in our church and community.
Lenten Blessings,
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Take time during Holy Week to intentionally engage Christ’s passion and your time of prayer, study, and devotion.
Guided Prayer with prayer stations and prayer labyrinth
Monday at 6:00pm in the CLC
Ann Smith and Teresa Edwards
Take time this week for prayer and meditation on Christ’s journey and our journey. We will meet together to share around what our prayer labyrinth and prayer stations hold for you. It will be a time of quiet, peace, and dedication to the One who offers himself to us in love all the way to the cross.
Self Directed Labyrinth Prayer Walk and Prayer Stations
Tuesday: 8am to 5pm
Wednesday: 9am to 6:00pm
Thursday: 8am to 12:00pm
Everything you need is waiting for you as you take time to pray and lean in close to the story of Christ’s passion. It’s a journey that changes all of us. Please join us for this sacred time of prayer and practice of faith.
What Wondrous Love: Holy Week in Word and Art
Wednesday at 10:30am in the library
Drink in the words and images of Jesus’ life from Palm Sunday to Holy Saturday with this lovely and poignant video. With exquisite artwork, scripture, and music, this will definitely add to your experience of Holy Week. We will start with morning prayer and finish with a blessing for the journey still before us. All are welcome.
Maundy Thursday Worship
6pm in the Sanctuary
This sacred and solemn time of worship invites us to join Jesus and the disciples at the table for the Last Supper. We will share together in Holy Communion as we contemplate the gift and sacrifice that this night holds for us and for the world.
Good Friday Worship
12pm in the Sanctuary
How can we call this day Good? Yet it’s goodness is realized in our worship and the deep knowledge of our life in Christ that comes from such a day. Take time to worship on this particularly faith filled day.
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WEEKDAY WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES |
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COMMON PRAYER
IN-PERSON & ONLINE
Tuesdays at 7:45 a.m.
Prayer Center
TAIZE WORSHIP SERVICE
IN-PERSON
Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Chapel
PRAYER BREAKFAST
Thursdays at 7:30 a.m.
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ATTENDANCE
Sunday, March 19
9:00: 72
11:00: 195
Online: 281
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HOSPITAL VISITATION
March 24-26
Dr. Jimmy Asbell
478.397.3309
ALTAR FLOWERS
Sunday, March 26
In loving memory of Virginia and Ike Flatau by their family
ALTAR GUILD
Sunday, March 26
Kay Green, Brenda Mallary,
Jean McLendon, Ellen Thompson
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CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
To Lea McQueen upon the death of her nephew.
IN MEMORY
Jeff Couch
Harriett Durkee
Bill & Trudie Fickling
Elizabeth Wyche
Harriett Durkee
Bill & Trudie Fickling
Emmitte & Cheryl Griggs
Beverly Meadors
Eleanor Futch Rosen
John Stewart
Ellen & Ronnie Thompson
Jimmy & Jane Williams
IN HONOR
Reese McCurry
Jane Bickley
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We have several ways to give to the church. You can mail a check to the church or click here to give online. Thank you for your generosity.
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478.745.3331
www.vinevillemethodist.com
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