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Rich Nathan Craig Heselton

Senior Pastor Executive Pastor

Admin. Asst. Shelley McWherter, 614.259.5313

Bill Christensen John McNeal



Associate Pastor Co-ed Small Groups Pastor

Admin. Asst. Heather Koebele, 614.259.5358

Stephen Van Dop

Evangelism Pastor

Admin. Asst. Joyce Shuster, 614.259.5303

Steve Robbins

VLI Director & Pastor

Jonathan Rue

Young Adult Pastor

Clarence Church

Worship Arts Pastor

Admin. Asst. Carol Shelton, 614.259.5391 Admin. Asst. Karen Wilson, 614.259.5415

Admin. Asst. Carrie Mitchell, 614.259.5310

Mark Batcheck International Ministries Pastor Andy Saperstein Int’l Ministries & Mentoring Pastor Admin. Asst. Sara Nauman, 614.259.5369

Kerry Davis & Will Shearer Community Center Pastors Admin. Asst. Dawn Stickel, 614.259.5503

Ron Hitchcock

Marriage & Family Pastor

Admin. Asst. Staci Rue, 614.259.5390

Marlene Nathan

Women’s Pastor

Admin. Asst. Liz Ward, 614.259.5335

Dan Franz

Urban Ministry Pastor

Admin. Asst. Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441

Linda Heselton

Children’s Pastor

Mike Szlapak

Children’s Pastor

Admin. Asst. Kandy Boyd, 614.259.5305 Admin. Asst. Josie Grim, 614.259.5413

Chris Traut

Admin. Asst. Alicia Streicher, 614.259.5383

Alen Auguste

Youth Pastor

High School Pastor

Admin. Asst. Sarah Hyatt, 614.259.5241

Mark & Kathy McCarthy Support & Recovery Pastors Admin. Asst. S&R, 614.259.5289

Corey Garris

Sawmill Campus Pastor

Admin. Asst. Sawmill Campus, 614.259.5255

Pastors may be reached by contacting his/her assistant at the extension given. All staff members are listed at vineyardcolumbus.org.

editor Sarah Judkins writer Beth Crawford designer Adam Hines Stephen Pflug

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our vision as a church:

To be a relevant church that do but for Christ and for the world

letter from Rich how a christian G.R.O.W.S. spiritual growth/empowerment leadership the gift of worship volunteering relationships evangelism & international ministries give/receive monthly calendar/events

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oes not exist for itself, bookstore

men’s life

cafe

middle school

located on page: 16, 18 contact: Corey Garris, 614.259.5255

located on page: 22 contact: Jeff Baker, 614.259.5323 located on page: 22 small614.259.5438 groups contact: Heinz Tschannen,

church plant

located on page: 10, 14

high contact:school Alicia Streicher, 614.259.5383 singles

located on page: 16, 17

contact: Corey Garris, 614.259.5441

singles contact: Sher Isaacs, 614.259.5328

community center

small groups

the zone

contact: Heather Koebele, 614.259.5358 empowerment

located on page: 14women contact: Dawn Stickel, 614.259.5503

counseling

located on page: 20, 21 vineyard leadership contact: Linda Bradshaw, 614.259.5409

empowerment

support & recovery

contact: S&R Admin. Asst., 614.259.5289

value life

urban ministry

located on page: 9cafe contact: Sue Burkett, 614.259.5379

located on page: marriage &15family

evangelism contact: Anthony Cannon, 614.259.5364 support & recovery

located on page: 14, 19 counseling

contact: Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441

evangelism

high school

value life

contact: Diane Bauman, 614.259.5318

vineyardkids

international ministries located on page: 10, 14, 16, 18

located on page: 10, 14 vineyardkids contact: Sarah Hyatt, 614.259.5341

contact: Linda Heselton, 614.259.5324

international ministries

vineyard leadership institute

located on page: 19joshua house contact: Sara Nauman, 614.259.5441

men’s life located on page: 10

located on page: 10, 18 middle school contact: Karen Wilson, 614.259.5415

church located on planting page: 14, 16, 18

contact: Carol Shelton, 614.259.5391

joshua house

marriage & family

fruit of the located on page: 10, 18 contact: Staci Rue, 614.259.5390

women

contact: Liz Ward, 614.259.5335

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community center

worship arts

worship & arts located on page: 10, 12-13, 14

contact: Carrie Mitchell, 614.259.5310

bookstore

service times

evangelism/ international ministries

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Building & offices will be closed: Friday, December 25th in Celebration of Christ’s Birth.

saturday 6pm evangelism sunday morning 9am & 11:30am sunday night 6pm (young adult)

vc building hours monday-friday monday-friday saturday

8:30am-5pm 5pm-10pm 8:30am-4pm

Sawmill Campus: sunday morning, 10am davis middle school 2400 sutter pkwy dublin, oh 43016

ministry center doors only open south main lobby doors only open south main lobby doors only open

Seven hundred years before Jesus the Messiah was born in Bethlehem, the prophet Isaiah prophesied about his birth saying, For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Is. 9.6). Isaiah told the people that one day God will send a Deliverer, a Messiah, and that this Messiah will be “Mighty God.” This is the wonder of Christmas. The wonder of Christmas is not us human beings being nice to each other once a year, or the fact that many of us take our loose change or a few dollars from our pockets and deposit them in a Salvation Army pot. The wonder of Christmas is not that Christmas shopping provides a needed boost to our ailing economy, or that we get to decorate our houses with lights and eat more than we should. The wonder of Christmas is that God took on human flesh and entered this world through the womb of the Virgin Mary. This is an awesome mystery and a great wonder that God came to this world “in flesh.” Listen to the way the great Saint Augustine described the mystery of the incarnation back in the 5th century. He wrote:

The claim that God manifested Himself in the person of the 1st century Jew named Jesus of Nazareth was not some later 4th century invention to bolster the political fortunes of the Emperor Constantine as alleged by The Da Vinci Code and other similar works. Calling Jesus God was not a late evolutionary development. One of the most famous recent church historians was a man named Jaroslav Pelikan, who taught for many years at Yale University. He pointed out in his writings, that the oldest Christian sermon that we have, the oldest account of a Christian martyr, the oldest pagan report about the church, the oldest liturgical prayer and the oldest Christian song, if you go back to the very earliest message by a Christian martyr, if you go back to the earliest pagan report, the earliest prayer, the earliest hymn, every one of them, refers to Jesus as Lord and God.

The wonder of Christmas is that God took on human flesh and entered this world through the womb of the Virgin Mary.

He it is by whom all things were made, and who was made one of all things; who is the revealer of the Father, the creator of the Mother; the Son of God by the Father without a mother, the Son of man by the Mother without a father; the Word who is God before all time, the Word made flesh at a fitting time, the maker of the sun, made under the sun; ordering all the ages from the bosom of the Father, hallowing a day of to-day from the womb of the Mother; remaining in the former, coming from the latter; author of the heaven and the earth, sprung under the heaven out of the earth; unutterably wise, in His wisdom a babe without utterance; filling the world, lying in a manger. Augustine went on to write: Oh food and bread of Angels, the Angels are filled by you, but where are you for my sake? In a mean lodging, in a manger. He who rules the stars, sucks at the breast; he who speaks in the bosom of the Father, is silent in the Mother’s lap. …Behold him lying in a manger; he is reduced to tininess, yet He has not lost anything of Himself; He has accepted what was not His, but He remains what He was. Thus behold the infant Christ. God reduced to tininess. The wonder of Christmas!

In other words, if you dig down to the roots of Christianity what you will not find is a discussion of Jesus being a great man. What you will find at the very roots is that Jesus is Lord and God. And as the English writer C.S. Lewis said: What is most interesting, what we must remember is that the people who were saying that Jesus is Lord and God are the least likely people on the face of the planet to have said it, if it wasn’t true.

The folks who were running around the Roman Empire proclaiming Jesus is God were Jews. The writers of the vast bulk of the New Testament were Jews. And if ever there were a group of people on the face of the planet who were fiercely monotheistic, who believed in the unity of God, the oneness of God, if ever there were a group of people who by culture, by history, by their frame of mind would be disinclined to believe that God would take on human flesh, it was the Jewish people. And yet, these were the people who went around saying, “God came down. God came as a man.” The wonder of Christmas – God came down. God took on flesh and lived in the world that he made. If you believe this, then don’t you want to reorient your life around the God who visited our planet at Christmas? And isn’t it a unique privilege that we get to share with others the wonder of Christmas?

December 2009 Congregational Letter By Rich Nathan

G.R.O.W.S. is an acronym to illustrate our discipleship courses, events and behavior that will essentially help you “grow” in your relationship with Jesus Christ. As a disciple of Christ, we want to continually grow in our faith while avoiding complacency. These five characteristics represent areas of your life in which you will mature the longer you follow Jesus:

Giving - God desires His people to give generously of their service, money, time, talents and possessions. We give because He first gave His Son Jesus to us.

Relationships - God desires His followers to live in loving, healthy relationships with others. This involves being part of a Christian community that promotes healing and connecting with others as they grow in Christ. Outreach - God desires every person on Earth to trust His Son, Jesus, and enter into a personal relationship with Him. As Jesus’ followers, we participate in His mission to the world, reaching out to the least, lost, last and the lonely of our world; by sharing and demonstrating the Good News of God’s Kingdom. Worship (and Prayer) - God desires His followers to worship Him and to seek Him in prayer. Worship and prayer are our response of love to God, both in a public and private setting, based upon who He is, what He has said, and what He has done. Spiritual Empowerment - God desires our lives to be filled with His Spirit so that we minister in the power of the Spirit, exercise all the biblical gifts of the Spirit, and express the fruit of the Spirit.

You may be stronger in some areas than others, but a true disciple is to exhibit all these characteristics. At Vineyard Columbus, we have organized many of our classes and training sessions around this acronym to guide you in your growth as a disciple. To help you assess what area(s) of spiritual growth in which you may need further assistance, we have developed a Spiritual Assessment & Growth Plan. You can locate this tool in the G.R.O.W.S. Booklet (at the Info Counter in the main lobby) or online at www.vineyardcolumbus.org.

Featured G.R.O.W.S. Classes: Foundations

Thursdays, 7:30pm, no class on December 24 & 31 A weekly class designed for new believers, structured so you can enter in at any point. No class pre-registration is required, but please register for childcare in advance. Contact Anthony Cannon, 614.259.5364, for details.

Bible Basics - Jump Into the Word

Thursdays, 7:30pm, no class on December 24 & 31 Want to be more comfortable understanding God’s Word? You are invited to join us as Pastor Stephen Van Dop helps to make sense of key books in the Bible. No class pre-registration required, but please register for childcare in advance. Contact Karin McGuire, 614.259.5304, for details.

Please use the G.R.O.W.S. Booklet, the entirety of the Mix and www.vineyardcolumbus.org for many other opportunities to help you grow as a Christian. You may also contact Karin McGuire at 614.259.5304 or karin. [email protected] for questions regarding G.R.O.W.S. or to discuss current opportunities.

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spiritual growth/empowerment spiritual growth Morning Chapel

Monday-Friday, 7am If you are looking for a place to meet and pray together, or if you want to energize your devotions, come to our daily Morning Chapel in the Prayer Suite. This service follows a more liturgical pattern, with prayer and intercession led by a pastor or leader. Open to all.

New Believer One2One Mentoring

After the Saturday 6pm & Sunday 9am and 11:30am services, in the Connect 1 Room (formerly B.01). If you have accepted Jesus in the last year, let us help you grow in Him and the life of His church. We will connect you with a mentor who has been growing in Christ for more than two years, and is integrated into the life of the church. For more information, contact Andy Saperstein, 614.259.5347.

Gospel of Wholeness

Saturday, January 9, 9am-12:30pm Taught by Claudia Cook The Gospel of Wholeness is a biblical approach to finding emotional and psychological health in Christ. Come to receive healing and learn how to bring healing to others. For more information, contact Karin McGuire, [email protected].

Believers’ Baptism

Saturday, December 5, 6pm & Sunday, December 6, 11:30am Next Baptism: Saturday & Sunday, February 6 & 7

Baptism Classes

Saturdays, January 23 & 30, after the 6pm service Sundays, January 24 & 31, after the services Anyone who wishes to be baptized: 1) pick up an information packet at the info counter and 2) attend one of the mandatory classes listed above.

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empowerment

For info about all Empowerment events, contact Sue Burkett, 614.259.5379 or [email protected].

Home Group Leaders:

Would you like someone to visit your home group to teach on Hearing God, Healing or other Empowered Life subjects? Contact Sue Burkett to find out more about our Home Group visitation teams.

Holy Spirit Empowerment Night

Friday, December 11, 7:30pm This monthly time of worship, empowered ministry and prayer is a great place to come and experience more of the power of the Holy Spirit. Andy Saperstein will be speaking.

Open Prayer for Healing Session

Saturdays, December 12 & 26, 9-11am Open to anyone with a need for physical, emotional or deliverance healing prayer.

Growing in Hearing God

Saturday, December 5, 9am Sue Burkett and Rosalyn Miller This class takes a more in-depth look at how God speaks to us and how we can grow in the revelatory gifts. We cover both biblical and practical aspects, with lots of time for practice. Please register online.

Healing 1: Intro to Healing Prayer

Sundays, December 6 & 13, 3:30-6pm John Cook, Sue & Mike Burkett (You must attend both classes to receive credit.) An overview of the healing ministry of Jesus, as well as Vineyard’s beliefs regarding prayer ministry and the Kingdom of God. This class is mandatory for anyone who wishes to be a part of the Prayer Ministry Team at VC.

Soaking Prayer

Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday By appointment only. Our main focus is on physical healing, but we may include inner healing and deliverance. A prayer team meets with you twice a month for 30-40 minutes, for up to 6 months. Applications are available at the information counter and should be returned to the church office. The soaking prayer ministry will contact you when a spot becomes available.

on line at www.vineyardcolumbus.org to contact vc staff, call 614.890.0000, by last name, or e-mail using [email protected]

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vineyard leadership institute (vli)

To register for VLI classes, contact Terri Napletana, 614.259.5417, [email protected].

Asbury Theological Seminary

An introduction to the New Testament taught by top evangelical biblical scholar, Dr. Ben Witherington. Application deadline: December 18 Classes begin: January 2010 at Vineyard Columbus Apply at www.asburyseminary.edu

VLI Winter Quarter Enrollment

Pauline Literature & Theology, Church Planting & Church Growth Application deadline: December 23 Classes begin: January 5 Apply at www.vli.org

vineyardkids

Baby Dedication Classes

Saturdays, February 6 & 13 after the 6pm service Sundays, February 7 & 14, after the 11:30am service Attendance is required at one class.

Baby Dedication

Saturday, February 27, 6pm & Sunday, February 28, 11:30am Application deadline: February 14 Next Baby Dedication: April 24 & 25

our worship is modern. For more information, check us out at www.joshuahouse.org.

Joshua House Prayer Meeting

Sundays, 5-6pm, in the Cry Room Join us for a time of prayer and intercession for the JH small groups service. For more info, please contact Christian Root, 419.544.3275. the zone

marriage & family Journey to Oneness

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women

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value life

Wednesdays, January 6, 13 & 20, 7-9pm marriage & cafe This class will teach couples how to achieve harmony, chemistry and synergy in their relationship by sharing counseling support & recovery values taught in class with one another. By attending this class, you will be eligible to participate in Begin Again, internation vineyardkids Crisis Marriage Restoration Plan or be coached by a married men’s life joshua house couple. Register online at www.vineyardcolumbus.org. Contact Staci Rue, 614.259.5390, for questions.

worship arts Face to Face

middle school

church plan

fruit of the vine

worship &

community center

bookstore

Wednesday, January 6, 7pm Join us for an evening of extended worship, prayer and evangelism ministry time. This is a church-wide event so ALL are welcome. For more information, contact Carrie Mitchell, 614-259-5310 or [email protected].

middle school & high school Middle School Ministry

Saturdays, 6pm & Sundays, 9am & 11:30am Come meet God through a relevant message, passionate worship and connecting with other students! We meet in the Community Center Gym during the main services.

High School Ministry

Saturdays, 6pm & Sundays, 11:30am Come meet God through a relevant message, passionate worship and connecting with other students! We meet on the 2nd floor of the Ministry Center.

joshua house

Joshua House Website

Check out www.joshuahouse.org for current events and information. The sermons are available online, too.

The Service

Sundays, 6pm Joshua House is a gathering of people seeking to know God. We gather together weekly for a service geared toward people in and around their 20’s – young working adults, students, young married couples, young families and single people. Our style is informal, our message is relevant and

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other opportunities The Gospel of John

Mondays, 7:45-9:30pm Taught by: John Cook This free weekly class is an in-depth Bible study on the Gospel of John. Each class covers one chapter of John’s Gospel in detail. The class will meet at the church on most Monday nights until spring 2010. Regular attendance each week is not required; every class will review prior lectures. Advance sign-up is not required.

Financial Peace University from Dave Ramsey

Class preview meetings: Sunday, January 10, 10:45am & Monday, January 11, 7pm Class begins: Thursday, February 4 Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University is a 13-week class on managing your personal finances. For more info, email [email protected] or attend one of the class preview meetings. You can register online at www.vineyardcommunitycenter.org.

SUNDAY NIGHTS @ 6PM

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Article by: Beth Crawford Photography by: Stephen Pflug

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hristmas is a time Christmas is a time to celebrate God’s extraordinary gift of HisGod’s Son, to celebrate Jesus Christ. Our eright x t r aresponse o r d i n a rtoy His lavish gift is to humbly and gift of His Son, joyfully worship Him. God also Christ.usOur gifts us in ways Jesus that allow to right Histhrough lavish gift is give response back to to Him our to humbly and joyfully worship worship. With this in mind, let’s reflectGod on also worship what it Him. giftsand us in ways means not us just thisback season but that allow toatgive to Him all year through. through our worship. With this in mind, let’s reflect on worship The Worship Arts Ministryand at what it means not isjust at this Vineyard Columbus comprised season but allstaff, year through. of pastors, and church members who help lead us into The Arts Ministry God’s Worship Presence. Worship teams assistVineyard adults, young adults, high at Columbus is and middle school students, comprised of pastors, staff and grade school and who pre-school church members help children to worship the Lord lead us into God’s Presence. through music each week. Worship teams adults, There are alsoassist committed young adults, high and middle volunteers who lead worship in our small groups and who school students, grade school serve pre-school in the choir and Worship and children to Training Center. worship the Lord through music each week. There are Recently I met with one of also volunteers thosecommitted dedicated volunteers, who lead worship in our Jim Ed Cobbs, and the Worship Arts Administrative small groups and who serve Assistant, Carrie in the choir and Mitchell. Worship We settled into a corner of Training Center. a coffee shop, and over our java, discussed whatone it was like todedicated serve in this ministry.Jim Recently I met with of those volunteers, Ed Cobbs, and the Worship Arts Administrative Assistant, Jim Ed humorously shared that he and his wife used to Carrie Mitchell. We settledand intoslide a corner of a coffee shop, skip main service worship into their seats just in and our java, discussed what it was to serve in just this timeover to hear Rich preach. They loved his like messages but ministry. couldn’t quite get their young family out the door in time for the beginning of the service. When Rich was preaching Jim Ed humorously shared his who wife came used to on worship, they heard himthat say he thatand those in half an hour late were really missing whattheir it was all about. skip main service worship and slide into seats just in They to looked at each other sensing that was meant for time hear Rich preach. They loved his messages but just them. After that, they began attending the whole service couldn’t quite get their young family out the door in time and got more comfortable with Vineyard Columbus’ for the beginning of the service. When Rich was preaching worship music style that was very different than either of on worship, theychurch heard him say that those who came in half their childhood experiences. an hour late were really missing what it was all about. They When Jim Ed heard about openthat auditions for thefor worship looked at each other sensing was meant them. team,that, he decided to try out. Hethe was already a full-time After they began attending whole service and got musician, playing professional gigs and teaching at Capital more comfortable with Vineyard Columbus’ worship music University. He admitted to being somewhat of a music style that was very different than either of their childhood snob but had grown to love the worship music at Vineyard church experiences. and decided to audition without divulging his credentials. While Jim Ed had his heart set on playing drums, Michael When Jim Edthen heard about open auditions forinterested the worship Hansen, the Worship Pastor, was more in team, he decided to tryartist out. to Hefillwas already a Ed full-time using him as a keyboard a need. So Jim began musician, and teaching at Capital serving onplaying a teamprofessional led by Sarahgigs Higgins who modeled that

University. He admitted to being somewhat of a music snob but had grown to love the worship music at Vineyard and decided to audition without divulging his credentials. While Jim Ed had his heart set on playing drums, Michael Hansen, the then Worship Pastor, was more interested in using him as a keyboard artist to fill a need. So Jim Ed began serving on a team led by Sarah Higgins who modeled that worship is all about worshiping God, not about self. Jim Ed has since begun playing drums with current Worship Pastor Clarence Church. Serving on worship teams has had a profound impact on Jim Ed’s life. He realized that he had used his gift selfishly but now wanted to know God better, to worship Him fully, and to be able to enjoy and use the gift God had given him to glorify Him. Even though Jim Ed had opened for music legends like Ray Charles and James Brown, he had never experienced anything like playing for God’s glory. He found serving on the worship team a very freeing experience because now it was all about Jesus. Despite the time involved to rehearse and play at weekend services, Jim Ed says it’s too fun to be called “service” since playing on the worship team is now his favorite “gig.” He feels blessed to be part of the worship community at Vineyard Columbus. Rehearsals are very professional, but there is time for relationship and prayer for each other. Last Christmas Eve one of Jim Ed’s daughters had an emergency appendectomy. Despite a hectic schedule, the worship team called and texted him between rehearsals and services to offer support. When Jim Ed was laid off from his day job in January, Clarence Church and others were a huge encouragement to him, too. Jim Ed has found another way to give back to God in the Worship Arts Ministry. He admits to not being a great guitarist or vocalist, but he has stepped out of his comfort zone to lead worship music for his small group. While he used to worry about what people thought of him as a musician, he can now close his eyes and play for God’s glory. He often reflects on Rich Nathan’s analogy of the church not being a place where members sit in the stands and watch the pastors on the field but rather the pastors are on the sidelines encouraging the congregation who are involved on the field. Jim Ed urges others to step out and offer whatever gift God has given them for His glory. The Worship Training Center classes can help develop those who feel called to lead worship music, and Jim Ed is certain others will feel blessed and honored to serve as he does. To find out more about serving in the Worship and Arts Ministry, contact Carrie Mitchell, 614.259.5310 or carrie. [email protected].

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value life

cafe

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support & recovery

counseling

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internation

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men’s life

middle school

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fruit of the vine

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community center

worship arts

If you are a member of Vineyard Columbus and would like to start a program in the Community Center, please contact Dawn Stickel, 614.259.5503 or Kerry Davis, 614.259.5502.

community center for the bookstore We would like to invite you to sing with the choir Christmas Eve services. Rehearsals start the beginning of December. Contact Carrie Mitchell for details, 614.259.5310 evangelism or [email protected].

The Community Center Needs You

All Former Choir Members

The Zone Needs You

“I’ll bring you more than a song” – Matt Redman

Vineyard Free Health Clinics

value life

Tuesdays-Thursdays, 3:30-6pm, in the Community Center Bible Study: 1st three Fridays of each month, 3:30-6pm Serve with our Zone After-School Program in the following ways: Academic Enrichment Coaches, Tutors, Group Guides, Recreation Leaders, Homework Room Assistants, Snack Supervisors and Bible Study Leaders. Please contact Dee Bennett, 614.259.5251. We are looking for medical professionals, administrative helpers and prayer supporters to volunteer. Currently, we have a great need for Medical Doctors, Nurse Practitioners and Dental Assistants. Please contact 614.259.5512.

vineyardkids Leader TMT’s

Kidz Quest: December 12 & 13 Early Childhood: December 19 & 20

middle school & high school

Invest in the Lives of Young People

Discover how you can use your passions and gifts to reach teenagers with the love of Jesus. If you are interested in getting involved, please call Sarah Hyatt, 614.259.5341.

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Women’s Ministry Leadership Training

Thursdays, January 7-February 4, 7-9pm If you feel called to be a leader of women, consider taking our next leadership training class. Vineyard Columbus membership is a pre-requisite for leadership. We have many opportunities for women to serve as leaders. For more information, contact Connie Houchins, 614.259.5330 or [email protected].

The Worship Arts Ministry is actively looking for experienced musicians and singers. If you are musically gifted, sense God’s calling and have a passion for worship, please contact Carrie Mitchell, 614.259.5310 or carrie.mitchell@ vineyardcolumbus.org.

MotherHeart Mentors

Come alongside women who are experiencing an unintended pregnancy. We especially need Spanish speaking mentors. Contact Diane Bauman, 614.259.5318 or [email protected].

other opportunities Career Program

We need Human Resource professionals who can help job seekers. For more information, visit vineyardcareer.org.

Body Builders Class

Sundays, 9am service New leaders needed. This is a class for people with developmental delays ages 16 and up. Contact Deb, 614.259.5257 or [email protected].

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volunteer If you are not sure where you want to serve, or want to explore other opportunities, contact Diane Bauman, 614.259.5318 or [email protected].

urban ministry

For info about our Urban Ministry opportunities, contact Rhodie Shreve, 614.259.5441 or rhodie.shreve@ vineyardcolumbus.org.

Food Pantry: Special Request for Protein

We are in need of items such as soups, stews and beefaroni. We also continue to need personal care items. Thank you for every generous donation that helps feed people in our community!

Personal Care Items Needed at Food Pantry

We are urgently in need of toilet paper, bar soap, razors, shaving cream, shampoo, conditioner, feminine hygiene items, diapers (all sizes), Depends, toothbrushes, body wash and laundry soap. Drop off items in our Food Pantry bins by the church entrances.

Homeless Outreach: Christmas Under the Stars

Friday, December 18, 5pm-Saturday, December 19, 12pm Enjoy an evening Christmas celebration with our homeless friends.  Volunteers are needed for set up during the day on Friday, prepare dinner and distribute gifts on Friday night, and fix breakfast on Saturday morning! We also need donations to make 150 gift bags containing flashlights, socks, sweatshirts, hats/gloves and long johns (men’s large and extra large sizes). Items can be dropped off in the bin by the Bookstore. For more information or to sign up, please contact 614.259.5441.

Food Pantry

Saturdays, 8-11:30am – 181 E. 5th Ave. Help bag and distribute groceries, assist with registration, carry bags and pray for guests as they leave. We also need help once or twice a month sorting clothing for the homeless ministry. Children ages 8 and older are welcome with parents.

Impact Juvenile Males in Prison

Scioto is a juvenile prison for younger males. We provide Bible studies and are developing a penpal letter-writing program called Lifeline. Faith based programs in prison reduce the rate of return to prison by up to 50%. Here’s how you can help change lives: 1) Be a penpal to a young boy struggling with what to do with his life; 2) Help organize the letter writing ministry; 3) Lead worship on Wed. or Thurs. nights; 4) Help lead a Bible study on Thurs. nights. Contact John Seymour, 614.578.8371. For penpal ministry, email [email protected].

Hospice Care Ministry

We are partnering with two Hospice care agencies: Harbor Light and Heartland. Training and support is provided for volunteers. To volunteer, contact Chuck Fisher, 614.259.5403 or [email protected].

Drivers Needed for Rebecca’s Place

Sundays, 10am-3pm Help drive the van to transport our friends at Rebecca’s Place Women’s Shelter to and from the 11:30am service. Contact Jenney at [email protected].

Rebecca’s Place Women’s Shelter Needs You

1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30pm Meet at VC’s Urban Ministry Food Pantry located at 181 E. 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, to carpool to Rebecca’s Place. We need small groups/women’s groups to prepare a meal for about 45 women (can furnish the recipes). Serve dinner at the shelter and then sit and eat with the women, too. For more info, contact Jenney Rice, 614.259.5370 or jenney. [email protected].

Coffee & Cards

1st & 3rd Sundays, 12-2pm at our Pantry, 181 E. Fifth Avenue. We invite our homeless friends who attend the VC morning service to the pantry to enjoy lunch and fellowship over games. Your family or group can provide a meal to share and spend time enjoying games and laughter.

Monday Night Service

2nd, 3rd & 4th Mondays Your small group can prepare and serve a home cooked meal at this small gathering. Then join in worship and a small group Bible study with our friends from the Short North community.

Bryden Place Nursing Home

Thursdays, 7:20-8:30pm, 1169 Bryden Road Join a VC leader in spending time with the residents of this special nursing home. Many have mental challenges but still enjoy singing a few hymns and hearing Scripture. To volunteer, please contact Chuck Fisher, 614.259.5403 or [email protected].

Franklin County Jail

2nd Saturdays, 8-10am Help hold church services at the county jail. We need volunteers to serve in worship, teaching and prayer ministry time with adult males. Contact John, 614.578.8371.

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men’s

other opportunities

Help inmates grow into disciples of Christ. Various volunteer opportunities available. Contact Corey, 614.259.5255.

Thursday, December 3 Small groups and individuals needed to connect with people new to the church! Contact Anthony Cannon, 614.259.5364 or [email protected].

Adult Prison Ministry Teams

women’s

Single Moms’ Connection

We are in need of volunteers for childcare, hospitality and table leaders. This is a great project for small groups. For more information, contact Angela Horton, 614.259.5345 or [email protected].

Aunt Mary’s Prison Outreach

1st Mondays, 7pm, VC This program allows incarcerated moms to stay connected with their children by recording stories in their own voices. We wrap the books and tapes and prepare for mailing. To help, contact Misty Wieging, 614.801.0424.

Women’s Prison Ministry

There are many opportunities to serve at Scioto and several homes for women being released to the local community. Volunteer training is required. For more info and training registration, contact Deborah Scott, 614.259.5348 or [email protected].

singles

Maize Road Elementary School Food Project

3rd Saturdays, 11:30am We have adopted this school for the next year and will bag food at the Pantry for 50 families. Join us and help make Columbus a city where no one goes hungry! Contact Tim Lagro, [email protected] to volunteer.

Maize Road Elementary School Clothing Drive

Donate new or gently used clothing, especially outerwear and athletic/jogging pants with elastic waists in the following sizes: kid’s small, medium, large and extra large, and women’s and men’s small. Please place donation in a bag or box marked “for Maize Road” and bring to any Singles’ sponsored event or contact Sher Isaacs, [email protected].

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Kidz Quest Worship Ministry

We are looking for drummers, guitar and bass players for Sat. 6pm and Sun. 9am services. A sound tech is needed at the Sun. 11:30am service. Contact Candy Johnson, candy. [email protected].

Early Childhood Worship Ministry

We are looking for volunteers who have a heart for children and worship. Come alongside our children as they worship Jesus. Contact Liz Gee, 614.259.5361.

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Welcome Dinner

Serve Columbus: At Christmastime

Saturday, December 12 Serve others in Columbus during this special season (pass out cocoa at the Holiday Hop, gift wrap at a mall, serve a meal at a homeless shelter, carol, etc.). For more information or to sign up, contact Karin McGuire, [email protected].

ECO – the Creation Care Ministry of VC

1st Monday, December 7, 7pm, food pantry, 181 E. 5th Ave Recycling: Aluminum cans – collected in labeled boxes located around the building. To help, contact [email protected]. Mixed paper–collected in large bins located in the SE corner of the south parking lot. Used church bulletins – collected in crates at main entrances to the sanctuary. To help, email [email protected].

Joyful Noise Music Program

Reach out to adults with developmental disabilities through music. Contact Mark Snyder, 614.301.4313 or [email protected].

Childcare for English as a Second Language Classes

Tuesday evenings, 6:45-9pm, in the Community Center We are looking for people who love working with children,  especially international children. To help, contact Heather Koebele, 614.259.5358.  A background check is required for all childcare workers.

PowerPoint Specialist

Are you a power point guru looking for a place to serve? We need your help! Contact Diane Bauman, 614.259.5318,  for more information.

Bookstore/Media Room

Serve in the Bookstore in one of these ways: 1. Use your creative skills to organize displays. 2. Volunteer twice a month providing customer service before and after the Sat. 6pm or Sun. 11:30am services. 3. Volunteer twice a month duplicating sermon CDs before and after the Sat. 6pm or Sun. 11:30am services. To volunteer, email [email protected].

Cafe

To serve in the café, contact Linda Rummel, 614.259.5438 or [email protected].

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relationships Welcome Dinner

Thursday, December 3, 6:30pm If you are new to Vineyard Columbus or desire to get connected, come to a free catered dinner especially for you. Register online or via the bulletin tear-off. Contact Anthony Cannon, 614.259.5364. Next Dinner: Thursday, January 28

Newcomer’s Class

Sunday, January 17, 2:30-6pm Meet VC pastors and learn more about Vineyard Columbus. This class is required for membership. Free childcare for ages 1 year and older. Register online or via the bulletin tear-off. For more information, contact Karin McGuire, [email protected].

Celebrate Recovery

Fridays, 7pm, except December 25 Join us for worship, teaching and small group breakouts. Together we’ll find healing and wholeness in Jesus for our “hurts, habits and hang ups.”

Savoy Collective

Holiday Gallery Hop: Saturday, December 5 Christmas Party: Friday, December 11 Savoy Collective is community of people who appreciate art, culture, justice and fun. Come check out one of our December gatherings! For more information, search “Savoy Collective” on Facebook.

Let Us Be One

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30pm Join us to read and discuss how to build relationships across cultures. For more information, contact Nann Horn, 614.273.9796 or [email protected].

Dealing with Anger

Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm, 10-12 week class, begins January 6 These classes are open to all and can be joined at any time. Our purpose is to inform and equip individuals concerning their anger and how to express anger appropriately. There is no cost and no registration. For more info, contact the Support & Recovery Administrative Assistant, 614.259.5289.

Divorce Care: Surviving the Holidays

The Bible in 90 Days Challenge

Groups begin January 2010, for 12 weeks This challenge will take you from Genesis to Revelation in just 12 pages a day. For more info, contact Jeff Baker, 614.259.5323 or [email protected].

Vineyard Book Club

Tuesday, December 8, 7-8:30pm at VC The Hole in Our Gospel, by Richard Stearns This book is recommended by Rich Nathan in his current sermon series. Come for discussion. It is not necessary to have finished reading the book to attend. No child care available. For more info, contact Peggy Nielsen 614.263.2429, or [email protected].

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Free Social Friday Dance Class & Cards

1st & 3rd Fridays, through May, 7:30pm Canceled December 18, January 1 & 15 Free dance classes are followed by practicing and socializing. Adult singles and married couples are welcome. No partner is necessary. Not a dancer? Visit our game room, play cards or just hang out with us and make new friends. Sorry, no childcare is provided. Dress is casual. Please bring your friends and be prepared to have fun!

Single Adult Ministry Book Club

Tuesday, December 8, 7-8:30pm at VC The Hole in Our Gospel, by Richard Stearns We are joining the Vineyard Book Club for the month of December. Come for discussion. This book is recommended by Rich Nathan in his current sermon series.

All Church Christmas Dance

Friday, December 11, 7:30pm Join us for fun, fellowship, light refreshments, and music from DJ, Willie Strand. Singles and married couples in the community welcome. Bring your adult friends, neighbors, coworkers and family to the most elegant dance of the year. Tickets available online, at Social Dance and Singles’ events, at services and at our offices. Cost is $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

Saturday, December 12, 9am-12pm This seminar will help you survive the holidays and discover new ways to enjoy them again. Cost is $5; a workbook is provided. Register on the web. For more info, contact Paul Myers, 614.774.1156 or Merry Neff, 614.804.7426.

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Living Single Again Classes

Wednesdays, January 27-March 17, 7pm Facilitated by Earl Fisher, Ph D. Join us to find hope for a new relationship or to improve your present relationship. While recovery helps heal past relational wounds, LSA enables you take healthy steps toward your future and future relationships. Adults in the community welcome. Register online for these free classes. The LSA Workbook is available at the class for $8.

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Single Moms’ Connection (formerly Soul Provider)

Annual Christmas Dinner: December 4, 6:15-9pm Please join us for our Christmas Dinner and Program. Clarence Church, Vineyard Worship Arts Pastor, will be our guest speaker and worship leader. Please register in advance by contacting Angela Horton, 614.259.5345 or [email protected].

HEART

A support group for women who have experienced a past abortion. If you have lived with the pain of a past abortion, please consider attending HEART. This is a 7-week closed, confidential support group. For more info, contact Deanie Dodge, [email protected].

men’s

Ski Trip

February 19-21, Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia Men, we are going to take a weekend trip to the mountains! The plan is to leave Friday evening and return by Sunday evening. The cost is $250 for lodging and lift tickets, or $300 with rentals. Register online. For more information, contact Corey Garris, 614.259.5255.

vineyardkids Power Play

Friday, December 11, 7-9pm Be a mentor for boys and girls in 2nd-5th grade who need Christian role models. Contact Mike Szlapak, 614.259.5317 for boys, and Steve Rose, 614.452.1259 for girls.

Boy Scouts Wednesdays, December 2, 9 & 16, 6:45pm Cub Scouts Wednesdays, December 2 & 16, 6:45pm

Leaders needed. Help boys learn life skills and values. Contact Victor Aksenow, 614.259.5439 for Boy Scouts and Greg Niehoff, 614.447.1365 for Cub Scouts.

Cub Scouts: Tour and Pizza Making Wednesday, December 9, 5pm California Pizza Kitchen (Easton)

Family Tree Decorating Event

Saturday, December 5, 10am-12pm For children through fifth grade and their families. Come and help us spruce up our Children’s Ministry area! Fun ornament craft and snack included.

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Joshua House Welcome Dinner

Sundays, December 13 & 27, after the JH service The Welcome Dinner is a great way to meet some of the leaders in Joshua House and get connected. For more information, contact Matt Granger, 614.259.5241.

Campus Opportunities

Vineyard Columbus has ministries at OSU, Capital University, Otterbein College, CCAD, Columbus State and potentially a few others. To learn more, contact Chris Meekins, 614.259.5288 or [email protected].

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How2Become1 Premarital/Stepfamily Classes

Saturdays, January 9-February 13th, 10am-12pm Open to all committed dating and engaged couples! Learn how to have the kind of marriage God intended. This class is also open to couples who will be creating a stepfamily. Create a plan for marital and stepfamily success. Cost: $25 per person. Scholarships available. Register online. For more information, contact Mindy Layman, 614.259.5365.

Parent Seminar: “The Out-of-Sync Kid” Your Child and the Sensory Processing Disorder

Monday, January 25, 7:30-9pm Children with SPD experience touch, taste, sound, smell, movement and other sensations differently from typical children. An associate from Columbus Speech and Hearing will be with us on this evening to share symptoms and warning signs of SPD as well as treatments and strategies. For more information, contact Staci Rue. Register online. Childcare available (ages 1 and up) for $3/child or $5 per family if registered by January 18th.

Parent Coaching

Could you benefit from having an experienced parent join you in your parenting journey? Marriage and Family Life is beginning a parent coach ministry in which parent coaches encourage and equip parents to honor God and reflect His love to their children. If you are interested in being coached as a parent, please contact Carol McClure, 614.259.5393 or [email protected] for more information.

American Heritage Girls

Wednesdays, December 2 & 16, 6:30pm For more information, contact Amy Francis, 614.259.5366 or [email protected].

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evangelism/international ministries value life

Saving Grace

Fridays, 6am A ministry of grace and hope to those entering abortion clinics. We will be quietly praying and offering help. If you are interested in becoming part of our sidewalk prayer team, please call Joe Hartings, 614.202.1340.

other opportunities Home 4 Missionaries

We are a registered non-profit that works closely with VC’s International Ministries to house those on furlough. To offer housing (from one night to one year), contact Ann, 614.262.6499 or [email protected].

Add International Flavor to your Christmas Celebration     Open up your home and heart by inviting an international student(s) from OSU to join your family celebration. This could be the beginning of a new friendship. To sign-up for training, please visit www.ifipartners.org/volunteer.php or contact Leila, 614.294.2434 or [email protected].

international ministries Vineyard Brazil

For more information on the Dolan family, Wilson family and Terry Price, go to www.xingu.org.

Vineyard Amsterdam

To receive our monthly updates or to get in touch with any team member, email [email protected].

Vineyard North Africa

For more info and updates on our team, please email us at [email protected].

Vineyard Tanzania

For updates on individual team families, go to our team website at VineyardTanzania.org.

Welcome Andy Saperstein, the most recent addition to the pastoral staff at Vineyard Columbus! He will be splitting his time between International Ministries and our One2One Mentoring Program. Andy and his wife Kathy have counted VC as home for more than twenty-seven years, though most of that time they have lived overseas or out of state. Sent by the church in 1991, they served for nearly four years among Afghan refugees in Peshawar and Quetta, Pakistan. In 1998, they moved to Samarqand, Uzbekistan, where they led a team that established a broad educational development program and invested deeply in birthing local congregations. Andy and Kathy recently moved here from New Haven, Connecticut, where Andy served for over three years as the Associate Director of a Muslim-Christian dialogue and reconciliation program at Yale University. Andy holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics, and Kathy, an ethnomusicologist, holds a B.A. in Music Education and an M.A. in Intercultural Communications. Andy and Kathy have four children: Claire (21) and Emma (19), who are students in the Chicago area; and Maggie (13) and Joseph (11), who live with Andy and Kathy in their old, quirky house with a big yard in Uptown Westerville. You can reach Andy at 614.259.5347 or andy.saperstein@ vineyardcolumbus.org

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give/receive

...freely you have received, freely give. –Matthew 10:8 give

Value Life Material Donations

Women’s Ministry needs Santa’s Helpers for their “Santa’s Workshop.” Help kids shop for gifts for their family, wrap presents, greet and welcome families or serve food. For more information, please contact Angela Horton, 614.259.5345 or [email protected].

Special Needs Connection

Christmas Outreach

Christmas Outreach – Women’s Prison Ministry

Donate new toys for “Santa’s Workshop” at Franklin PreRelease Center. Incarcerated moms will be able to shop for toys for their children. Contact Deborah Scott, 614.259.5348 or [email protected] for more info.

Rebecca’s Place Christmas Outreach

We are making gift bags to give to the women of Rebecca’s Place. They need basic supplies such as: socks, brushes, soap, lotion, wash cloths and bath towels. For more info, contact 614.259.5370 or email [email protected].

Year-End Financial Donations

Per IRS regulations, in order for cash and non-cash contributions to be eligible as 2009 charitable contributions, they must be postmarked by December 31.

Women’s Prison Ministry

We need rocking chairs and new plastic outdoor playground equipment for children who visit on family day. To make a donation, contact Deborah Scott, 614.259.5348 or deborah. [email protected].

Aunt Mary’s Storybook Project

Now accepting donations of new, factory sealed 60-minute cassette tapes, all-purpose children’s gift wrap, and bubble mailing envelopes for books. For more info, contact Misty Wieging, 614.801.0424 or [email protected].

Franklin Pre-Release Community Service Project

We need baby yarn and children’s fabric for the women at Franklin Pre-Release Center to make baby blankets and quilts for our Value Life Ministry. For more info, contact 614.259.5348 or [email protected].

Wanted – Gently Used Musical Instruments

VCC music programs need musical instruments. We will give you a receipt for a charitable donation. Contact the Community Center desk after 6pm, 614.259.5500.

Value Life Financial Donations

Financial donations may be designated by writing “Value Life” on the memo line of your check.

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We desperately need disposable diapers, pack n’ plays and baby clothing size 0-3 months. We cannot accept clothing over size 12 months. Drop off donations on the weekends in the bin marked “Value Life” in the Ministry Center Lobby or during the week by contacting Ginny Short, 614.259.5316. Be paired with a child with special needs so that families can attend the 9am Sunday service. Contact Deb Petermann, 614.259.5257 or [email protected].

Dance/Gymnastics Ministry Needs

The Community Center needs lightly used dance and gymnastic apparel (leotards, tights, recital costumes, ballet slippers, tap and jazz shoes). To donate, contact Dawn Stickel, 614.259.5503.

Baker’s Delight

Make home-baked goods for outreach opportunities. We serve the homeless, those affected by disability, juvenile prison, children’s volunteers, etc. To help, contact Mia Byrne, 614.751.5083 or [email protected].

Project Compassion

Project Compassion is a ministry to those with HIV/AIDS: www.projectcompassion.us. For more information, contact Sharon Fryer, 614.268.0620.

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Career Program: The Career Network

2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:30pm Networking and discussion group for entry-level to midcareer job seekers. Learn how to find a job, focus your search and build confidence. No childcare. For more information, visit vineyardcareer.org.

Career Program: The Career Clinic

3rd Mondays, 6pm Receive one-on-one help with your job search from a career coach. No appointment needed; first-come, first-served. For more information, contact [email protected].

MotherHeart Mentoring

Value Life Ministry mentors assist women in finding the material resources needed to have a successful pregnancy and provide emotional and spiritual support. If you know someone who is in a crisis or unplanned pregnancy, please contact Diane Bauman, 614.259.5318.

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Parent Coaching

Marriage and Family Life is beginning a parent coach ministry in which parent coaches encourage and equip parents to honor God and reflect His love to their children. If you are interested in being coached as a parent, please contact Carol, 614.259.5393 or [email protected].

Helping Hands

Men’s Life has teams of men who want to serve you by working on small repair jobs in your home. Types of jobs include minor toilet repairs, leaks, cleaning gutters, small moving jobs, etc. Contact Corey Garris, 614.259.5255.

English as a Second Language Classes

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 10am Fall term for morning ESL ends Dec. 11 and resumes Jan. 4 Tuesdays, 7pm, no class on December 22 & 29 Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced classes available. All classes are open; please come anytime. For more info, contact 614.259.5358. Please check the calendar for the most current class schedule.

Professional Counseling Center

The Counseling Center’s clinically trained counselors offer a biblically-based approach to help people achieve wholeness in all aspects of their lives. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Linda Bradshaw, 614.259.5409.

Lay Counseling

Vineyard Columbus has a team of lay counselors who desire to bring the love of Christ to those who are hurting. If you’re a member or regular attender, and would like to meet with a lay counselor, apply at the info counter (on weekends), with our receptionists (during the week), or online. For questions call 614.259.5444.

Tutoring and Teaching Opportunities

Abraham’s Blessing, the immigrant and refugee outreach of Vineyard Columbus, has opportunities for tutors, conversational partners, citizenship teachers and more. For more information, contact Jon Mullineaux, 614.565.9460 or [email protected].

Hospital Needs

If you are a regular attender of VC and in need of hospital visitation, please contact Linda Bradshaw, 614.259.5239.

Funeral Needs

If you are a regular attender of VC and in need of funeral assistance, contact Shannette Woodward, 614.206.7802.

Recession Response

Are you being hit hard by the recession? Contact us at www. vineyardcolumbus.org/recessionresponse.

Financial Books

Our Bookstore has an excellent selection of financial books, both practical and Biblical, covering a wide range of topics including budgeting, giving, stewardship and how to minimize debt during the holidays.

Financial Counseling and Education

If you are interested in receiving counseling or finding out about upcoming programs or to volunteer in this ministry, contact [email protected].

The Zone After School Program

Tuesdays-Thursdays, 3:30-6pm, in the Community Center Bible Study: 1st three Fridays of each month, 3:30-6pm Our neighborhood outreach to youth in grades K-8. We provide academic enrichment, tutoring, homework assistance, creative arts, dance, sports leagues, recreation, Bible studies and more. Limited transportation is available from select schools. For questions, contact Dee Bennett, 614.259.5251 or [email protected].

Vineyard Early Childhood Center

There are limited spaces in our all-day classrooms for 3, 4 and 5-year-olds starting in Sept. Contact Debra Griffin, 614.259.5447 or [email protected].

medical needs

Free Medical, Chiropractic, Dental & Vision Clinics

Vineyard Free Health Clinics: 6000 Cooper Rd, Westerville, and 5th Avenue Clinic, 171 E. 5th Ave, Columbus. We provide free medical, chiropractic, dental and vision care to patients who have no insurance and incomes below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. For more info, call 614.259.5428. Si usted sólo habla español, puede comunicarse con la clínica latina al 614.293.9906.

Medical Clinic – 5th Ave: Wednesday evenings. Walk in, 1st

come, 1st served. We can see 10-20 patients. Sign-in begins at 5:30pm; line forms earlier. We provide diagnosis and treatment of illnesses only. No lab tests, injections, physicals or x-rays.

Dental Clinic – 5th Ave & Cooper Road: By appointment only.

We provide dental exams, fillings, extractions and cleanings. No bridgework, orthodontics or dentures. Call Fridays, 9-11am to schedule appointments, 614.259.5428.

Vision Clinic – 5th Ave & Cooper Road: By appointment

only. We offer eye exams and information for obtaining discounted eyeglasses. Call Fridays, 9-11am to schedule appointments, 614.259.5428.

Medical Clinic – Cooper Rd: 1st Tuesday evenings. Walk

in, 1st come, 1st served. We can see 10-20 patients. Sign-in begins at 5:30pm, line forms earlier. We provide diagnosis and treatment of illnesses only. Basic physicals available by calling 614.259.5428 prior to coming to the clinic. No lab tests, injections or x-rays.

Chiropractic Clinic – Cooper Rd: By appointment only. We provide evaluation and short term care for those with back and neck pain. No x-rays. No on-going care. Call Fridays, 9-11am to schedule appointments, 614.259.5428.

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ministries

sunday

monday

ESL 7pm

IFI • international friendship

tuesday

JH • joshua house FOTV • fruit of the vine VLI • vineyard leadership institute One2One • new believer mentoring

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Net • high school ministry

Baptism 11:30am

ESL 10am

ESL 7pm

Rock • middle school ministry

One2One a.s.

ECO Meeting 7pm (offsite)

Vineyard Book Club 7pm

Healing 1 3:30pm

The Gospel of John 7:45pm

SAM Book Club 7pm

ESL • english as a second language M & F • marriage & family

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SAM • single adult ministry

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abbreviations

One2One a.s.

a.s. • after the service

Healing 1 3:30pm

Grp. • group

JH Welcome Dinner after JH service

Trng. • training

The Gospel of John 7:45pm

ESL 7pm

Mtg. • meeting Sem. • seminar

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One2One a.s.

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The Gospel of John 7:45pm

JH Welcome Dinner after JH service

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wednesday

thursday

ESL 10am

saturday

ESL 10am

Growing in Hearing God 9am

Bible Basics 7:30pm

Single Mom’s Connection 6:15pm

Family Tree Decorating 10am

Celebrate Recovery 7pm

One2One a.s

Dance Class & Cards 7:30pm

Savoy Collective: Holiday Gallery Hop (offsite) 5

Foundations 7:30pm Let Us Be One 7:30pm

2 ESL 10am

friday

Welcome Dinner 6:30pm

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Bible Basics 7:30pm

Serve Columbus: At Christmastime

Celebrate Recovery 7pm

Foundations 7:30pm

Holy Spirit Empowerment Night 7:30pm All Church Chrismas Dance 7:30pm

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Savoy Collective: Christmas Party

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Bible Basics 7:30pm

Celebrate Recovery 7pm

Foundations 7:30pm

Application Deadline for Asbury Theological Seminary

Let Us Be One 7:30pm

Baptism 6pm

Open Prayer for Healing 9am Divorce Care: Survive Holidays 9am One2One a.s.

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Homeless Outreach: Christmas Under the Stars 5pm (offsite)

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Application Deadline for VLI Winter Quarter

Christmas Eve Services: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm & 11pm (JH)

Christmas: Building Closed

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Open Prayer for Healing 9am One2One a.s.

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december 2009

bookstore monday closed tuesday 12pm-7:30pm wednesday 12pm-7:30pm thursday 12pm-7:30pm friday 12pm-5pm saturday 5pm-8:30pm sunday 8:45am-1:45pm joshua house 5:30pm-8pm closed during services

call vineyard

cafe for all of your catering needs.

weddings, birthdays, baby or wedding showers. 614.259.5438

Check out our NEW menu! Serving breakfast, lunch, barista drinks and desserts. Have you tried our new barista freezes or new ice cream selections? Did you know we are open during the main service? Saturday: 5pm - 8:30pm • Sunday: 9am - 1:30pm To contact the cafe, call Executive Chef Heinz Tschannen’s office and speak with Linda Rummel, 614.259.5438 or email [email protected].

December 2009, Saturday night music schedule. 5th - Fuzz Logik • 12th - deep(six)lounge • 19th - Blues Night with Jerry Loos • 26th - TBD