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A2VC- Sunday, December 10th

By Pastor Donnell —
A2VC- Sunday, December 10th

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Giving

If you think of Vineyard as your church home, giving regularly is a way to be a part of the work we’re doing in and outside of our church. We love that we get to play a part in the generosity God extends to others through our benevolence fund, Easter giveaway, Sunday celebrations, ministry of presence, and more. You made it happen through your prayers, service, and financial gifts!

Baptism Class | December 10, 9:30am

Curious about baptism? Join Pastor Donnell before the church service for a conversation about the whats and whys of baptism in the Bible and in church traditions. Baptism Sunday is on December 17, but you don’t have to commit to getting baptized in order to come to this class.

Buy some Christmas gifts from local church artists, or bring some cook- ies to share after church! If you’re a DIY’er with something for sale, sign up in the lobby to reserve some table space. Everyone is welcome to bring cookies, please have a list of ingredients/allergens visible so every- one can partake safely.

Christmas Musical Field Trip | December 15

"One Sleepy Night--Detroit" is a Christmas musical featuring many Vineyard church members in the cast and crew. Come enjoy the show and show your support on December 15th at 6:30pm at the Music Hall in Detroit. Buy tickets and find out more about the show at onesleepynight.com (including other performance times). To join our field trip and our group photo with Blitzen the Reindeer, text Anna Erickson at 734.657.0168.

Baptism Sunday | December 17

Baptism Sunday is on December 17. Baptism is first and foremost an outward sign of an inward spiritual union with Christ. It is a sign and symbol of spiritual regeneration and reconciliation with Jesus and his body (the church) and his cause (the Church’s mission) (John 1:11-13; 3:18; James 1:17-18; 1 Peter 1:3-5.) Going under the water symbolizes Christ’s death. Coming up out of the water symbolizes your identity with Christ’s resurrection. Your life is intertwined and united with Christ’s life, death, burial, and resurrection (Rom. 6:1-14; 2 Cor. 5:17; Col. 2:12.)

Sunday Night Worship (aka Worship Circle)

Worship is the expression of reverence, honor and respect to God. Join us for a time of extended community worship - focusing on the heart through intimate songs, intercession and prayer ministry. Shaun Garth Walker’s house, 329 Oak Street, Ypsilanti 48197. Sunday evening, December 17th, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Text (734) 945-7670 with questions. Friends and family welcome!

Advent Bible Study | December 3, 10, &17 at 9:30am

How do the gospel writers "decorate for Christmas"? Each week we'll read the opening 2-3 chapters of one book (Matthew, Luke, and John) and discuss the unique ways each one presents the beginning of Jesus' story. You're invited to purchase a copy of "Christmas in the Four Gospel Homes" and/or "The First Nations Version New Testament" for this study, but these are optional readings. Sign up in the lobby or talk to Pastor Marissa!

Tax Deductions for 2023

As the year draws to a close, all donations received or postmarked by December 31, 2023 are tax deductible for 2023. Your generous support help us support efforts to introduce the practical mercy of Jesus to those both inside and outside our church with things like our homeless ministry, our congregant mutual aid fund, and other ways and means bring hope to those in our community.

Christmas Services

Christmas Eve Sunday Morning Service | December 24th, no Children's programs
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service | December 24th at 5pm
Gratitude Service | December 31st 10:45am, no livestream 
Epiphany Sunday | January 7, undecorating the church to follow

Homeless Ministry Donations Needed!

Homeless Ministry could use specific donations of chocolate Ensure, canned soup (with a pop-top, NOT condensed), granola bars, tuna in packets (NOT canned), and bottled water. Questions? Ask Pastor Shaun at shaun.walker@annarborvineyard.com or text him at 734-945-7670

Sunday Morning Prayer

Join us at 10:15am in office A2 (office to the right in the gallery area) each Sunday to pray for our service and our church community.

Youth Group

6th-12th grade students are invited to gather in the youth room on the first and third Sundays of the month during the service from 11:00am-12:15pm. We start youth group with a game or an activity. There are donuts or some type of treat followed by a quick lesson and faith based discussion. We typically end by sharing prayer requests.

Intercessory Prayer

If you want to pray together for our church, community, and loved ones, join our intercessors group online. Contact intercessors@annarborvineyard.org for details.

Blue Prayer Cards

Fill out our online prayer card, and the pastoral staff will pray for you.

One-on-One Prayer

If you would like someone to pray for you personally, email prayerteam@annarborvineyard.org with your name and phone number. Someone on our prayer team will give you a call.

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