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Sunday, December 29th

By Pastor Donnell —
Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor - Weekly Electronic Bulletin
Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor - Weekly Electronic Bulletin

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Christmas Services

Epiphany Sunday - January 5th at 10:45am (undecorating the church to follow)

Gratitude Service - Today, December 29th

Join us on Sunday, December 29th at 10:45am for a special gratitude service. There will be an open mic time where congregants are invited to share what they have been grateful for over the past year. There will not be children’s classes or a livestream. Unable to attend in person, you can join the service via Zoom – https://bit.ly/a2vc-2024-gratitude-service

Elementary Kids Meet Up - Sunday, January 19th

On Sunday, January 19th, families of kids aged 6-11 are invited to join us for the Elementary Kids Meetup small group following service in the cafe’. We’ll meet for lunch, a fun group project, and a conversation about faith and life. Please talk to LaVon or Rafael Mejia to learn more at (203) 545-9981.

Save the Date: Vineyard Youth Conference - February 14th - 16th

6th to 12th graders are invited to join us for the Vineyard United Youth Conference in Hillsdale, MI from Feb 14th to 16th, 2025. This is an annual winter conference for Vineyard youth from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. The cost is $175 per student, and scholarships are available if you need financial assistance. Please register by Sunday, January 19th, and contact Jon Bartholomay with any questions at (734) 730-1687. Registration link: https://forms.gle/geb65W9APVHm8mLeA

Tax Deductions for 2024

As the year draws to a close, all donations received or postmarked by December 31, 2024 are tax deductible for 2024. Your generous support helps us to finance efforts that introduce the practical mercy of Jesus to those both inside and outside of our church with things like our homeless ministry, our congregant mutual aid fund, and other ways and means that bring hope to those in our community.

Board Meeting Summary

Please click here to view the summary from the December 15th, 2024 meeting of the Ann Arbor Vineyard Board.

Jumpstart Your Leadership Development - Join the Leadership Cohort Today!

Looking to grow as a leader? Join Pastor Donnell in a flexible, self-paced course called "Jumpstart Your Leadership Development," offered by VineyardUSA. This course is perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their leadership skills at their own pace. To join, simply register online at <https://learn.vineyardusa.org/dashboard/>, and be sure to let Pastor Donnell know you've signed up. This is a great opportunity to invest in your personal growth while connecting with others!

Need Help or Want to Celebrate Something?

Do you have a need that requires care? Not sure who to contact? We’re here for you! Our new Care Team—made up of 9 congregants and Pastor Donnell—is ready to offer support through cards, phone calls, text messages, limited meal prep and delivery, and visits for those who are sick, shut-in, or homebound. Are you celebrating something special like a graduation, retirement, new job, or new baby? Feeling lonely or want to meet new people? Let us know! As a church family, we want to increase our connectedness and shared responsibility for each other through care. You can reach out to the Care Team via the Main Office at mainoffice@annarborvineyard.org, and someone from the team will follow up with you.

Children's Ministry Update

We currently have enough volunteers to offer a Toddler class, a Pre-K/K class, and one Elementary class (1st through 5th grades). As soon as we get enough volunteers, we will be able to divide the Elementary class into two classes: 1st through 3rd grades and then 4th and 5th grades. Please pray about whether you can volunteer once or twice a month - for any age group. The out-of-class time is minimal, and volunteer forms are available in the lobby. Please contact Barb Hillaker <barb.hillaker@annarborvineyard.org> if you are interested in serving our children this year.

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!

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.

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

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 Team

If you would like to pray together for our church, community, and loved ones, join our intercessors group online. Please contact barb.hillaker@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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