bulletin: December, 2011
Upcoming Events | Ministry News | Odds-Ends | Children | Youth

Upcoming Events:

BAPTISM: Sunday, February 19 during the Sunday morning celebration. If you are interested in expressing your commitment to following Jesus through water baptism, please put your name on the sign up sheet in the lobby or contact Jesse Wilson.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY MEETING: A meeting is scheduled for TODAY, January 29, in the Youth House from 12‐12:30. This is for all volunteers who serve in the ministry. Child care will be available. Questions? Contact Dina Motsinger at 439.2400 x108 or dina@milanvineyard.org.

FAITH BASICS: Saturday, Feb. 11th, 2 ‐ 4 PM in the Youth House. This is a class for any youth interested in baptism. We will talk about some of the basics of the Christian faith and what baptism is all about. Sign up in the lobby or call Jon Bartholomay if interested.

ADULTS! We need your help for the 30 Hour Famine, which is happening February 24th and 25th. We would like each student to get a T‐shirt and be prayed for between now and the Famine. We are asking adults to donate $10 for the shirt and pray for a student. Please sign up in the lobby or call Jon Bartholomay at 734.730.1687.

VINEYARD 101: (February 26—March 18) is a 4-week experience designed to help newcomers connect to the life of the church. It’s a great chance to get to know other people who are new to the church and to help you figure out if the Vineyard Church might be a place to call home. Vineyard 101 meets on 4 Sundays, beginning Sunday, February 26 from 12:30-2:30 pm, in the Youth House next door to the church. Vineyard 101 is free. Vineyard 101’s 4 sessions cover topics ranging from “Why Church?” to “What Do We Believe?” to “What Are Our Values?” to “How Do I Get Involved?” Each week includes a mix of teaching, discussion, videos, and time for personal connection. Vineyard 101 is open to everyone interested in exploring what the Vineyard Church of Milan is all about, and is a requirement for anyone interested in joining the church as a member. Please register by signing up in the lobby.

GIVING STATEMENTS: Are available in the lobby today, see Steve Davis. Any unclaimed statements will be mailed on Monday. If you have any questions regarding the statements, see Steve or email him at treasurer@milanvineyard.org.

Ministry News:

On Saturday mornings, guests come to the church’s ministry center (across the street) for food, clothing, and prayer. Most of the resources for this ministry are provided through the generous giving of people in the church and other area churches. Everyone is welcome to come serve.

NOVEMBER 26: We served 24 families.

Children's Ministry:

NEW HERE? WELCOME! We are so glad you are here with us today. We hope you will find this helpful:

Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these”.

The Nursery (birth-walkers) and Tiny Tot (1-2 years old) classes are located downstairs and are available throughout the service. We also have a room just off the lobby, set aside for nursing mothers that is available throughout the service as well.

All children entrusted to our care this morning will need to have a registration card filled out. These cards may be found downstairs at the sign in tables for those that are 3 years old-5th grade or in their classrooms for those in the Nursery or Tiny Tot rooms. The cards may be filled out and returned to the teacher or the monitor at the time you drop off your child.

To ensure security, the monitor for the day will take a picture of you with your child to go on your registration cards. (This helps us to know who belongs to whom!)

Children 3 years old-5th grade are dismissed to their classes after worship (music). We would like all children in 3rd grade or younger to be escorted by their parents. You are always welcome to join them and check out what cool things are happening downstairs!

ALL children must be picked up from their classrooms by the parent
or guardian pictured on the registration card immediately after
the service.

Youth Ministry:

JR. HIGH (6th- 8th grades): Jr. High students meet every Sunday after the announcements in the Youth House next door.

SR. HIGH (9th- 12th grades): Sr. High students meet on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month. Join us after an-nouncements in the Ministry Center across the street.

during the week... 

UPSTAIRS (6th – 8th grade): Eat. Play. Worship. Learn. Come. Thursdays. 7:00—8:30 PM. Youth House.

VINETIME (9th- 12th grades): Come. Learn. Worship. Play. Eat. Wednesdays. 7:30—9:00 PM. Youth House.

E (4th – 8th grade boys): E (for Everyone) happens on the first Friday of each month in the Youth House. We eat snacks and play “E” and “T” rated video games on the big screens.

DANCERS4GOD: We will begin “dancin’ it up” on Monday, September 26th with the 1st - 7th grade girls. Sign-up sheets are in the lobby for anyone interested. There will also be a parent’s meeting today a��er church in the Youth House. Questions? Ask Cherokee Motsinger or contact her at (734) 730.7132 or dancer4god@comcast.net

FAITH BASICS: Saturday, Feb. 11th, 2 ‐ 4 PM in the Youth House. This is a class for any youth interested in baptism. We will talk about some of the basics of the Christian faith and what baptism is all about. Sign up in the lobby or call Jon Bartholomay if interested.

30 HOUR FAMINE (6th ‐ 12th grade): Students are invited to join us at the Vineyard from 7 PM, February 24th to 8 PM, February 25th as we go without eating for 30 hours! Students will raise money before the Famine to feed starving children around the world. Pick up a flyer (with more details) and permission slip in the lobby. Or download the forms at www.milanvineyard.org/youth. See a youth leader for fundraising materials. Questions? Call Jon Bartholomay at 734.730.1687.