The mission trip will take place from June 17-24th and will involve working with a local church community to partner in a construction project. The team will also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local culture, make memories, and develop friendships that will last a lifetime.

There are still 4 open slots left for this mission trip, and we would love for you to join us! This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to make a difference, serve others, and grow in their faith. No prior construction experience is necessary—just a willingness to serve and learn.

On March 12th we will have an opportunity for everyone at Vineville to engage in mission with Costa Rica by holding a fundraiser luncheon where we will introduce our team members and share about the Costa Rican culture and our mission partner Wil Bailey. Join us for an informative and fun-filled day of learning, supporting our mission team while enjoying a Latin-inspired meal after church.

Once again, I’ve written devotions for Lent. This year’s theme is Pilgrimage. I chose this theme because I am going on pilgrimage this summer to Iona. However, you don’t have to be preparing to leave home as pilgrimage can also be an inward journey, appropriate to the season of Lent. The stages of pilgrimage are no different if you are actually taking a journey or are journeying within yourself. I hope you’ll enjoy approaching Lent as a pilgrim with me.

-Ann

Using the book, The Lives We Actually Have by Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie, women of all ages are invited to navigate together the season of Lent.  

This book of blessings makes us mindful of the world in which we live, which demands relentless perfection–happy marriages and easy friendships; bucket list-level adventures and matching family photos–but what if our actual lives don’t feel very #blessed? Might our everyday existence be worthy of a blessing too? Even an average Tuesday?

Formatted like a prayer book, The Lives We Actually Have is an oasis and a landing spot for weary souls, with blessings that focus on the full range of human moments: garbage days, lovely days, grief-stricken days, and even (especially) completely ordinary days. These heartfelt blessings are a chance to exhale when we feel everything from careworn to restless, devastated to bored. Let’s have a reminder that we don’t need to wait for perfect lives when we can bless the lives we actually have. Books can be ordered from Amazon or Cokesbury. Keep in mind this book is a newly published work scheduled to be released in mid-February. Pre-order yours today and plan to join us.

Sundays February 26 - April 2 at 5:00 pm

Teacher: Ann Smith

Lent is a season for prayer and introspection. I invite you to be part of a gentle, prayer-focused group using Pamela Hawkins’ book The Awkward Season: Prayers for Lent. The book offers a prayer path to guide you through Lent. There are daily prayers, scripture readings, and a time of silence for you to do individually. A weekly one-hour gathering on Sunday afternoons at the church allows you to pray, reflect, and worship with other group participants.

The group gathering will meet weekly for the six weeks of Lent. Books can be ordered from Upper Room Books, Cokesbury, or Amazon. For more information or questions, contact Ann.

Wednesday Nights March 1 - April 5 at 6:00 pm in the Library

Teacher: Jon Brown

We continue to search for our new publicist. We need a creative, detail-oriented, team player. This is a full-time position with salary and benefits. In the past, this position has been called different things, including publisher, administrative assistant to the staff, and publicist. In some circles, it might be identified as a print and media designer or even the director of communications.

This is where we need your help. Share this description with people you know who do publisher newsletters for schools, non-profits, clubs, and other organizations. Maybe they have a friend. Help your church spread the word. Help us fill this vital role on the team.

If you have names and contact information to share, send it to Cass at

[email protected]. You can direct people to send inquiries and resumes to him as well. Thank you for your help.

Peace,

There is still time to register for next week's Father-Daughter Dance You can register in Realm or email Reese at [email protected].

Decorating Help Needed: Meet Reese in the CLC on Thursday, February 16 at 9:30 am to get the Red Carpet ready!

IN-PERSON

ATTENDANCE

9:00: 140

Marsha Stanley Fry

Cheryl & Emmitte Griggs

Cheryl Wheeler

Send prayer requests to [email protected].

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.