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10
Feb '22
VINE STREET CHRISTIAN CHURCH “A Church of Many Blessings”
10
Feb '22
This is Us!
Last Sunday’s “Blessing Sunday” service was so uplifting and inspiring, just at the time we needed to be lifted and inspired!
Some of the lessons that came out of the ministry presentations Sunday are 1) VSCC is alive and well and still being the hands and feet of Christ in these tough times; 2) The “church” has indeed left the building, and can be found all around us loving on people and caring for needs; and 3) Everyone who is a part of our church family can find a way to live out their faith by supporting (in so many different ways) the work and ministry of Jesus.
Here is a list of some of the ministries that were highlighted in Sunday’s service:
FREE FRIDAY MARKET
A “drive-up” style farmer’s market with perishable fruit and veggies, along with a variety of dairy products and other food items. Everything is free and we’re open every Friday, Spring thru Fall, in Blessing Alley behind the church.
CWF COOKIES
Plates of cookies delivered to neighbors and neighbors-to-be who just might find some joy in knowing they were thought of by some loving friends.
ARTHUR GRADE SCHOOL BACKBACK PROGRAM
So many of our students rely on school meals to feed their hungry bodies. This program, in partnership with the Arthur Ministerial Association and its churches, provides a back pack full of food and snacks for kids-in-need to take home for the weekend.
CHRISTMAS DINNER BOXES
A new VSCC tradition … at least for now. On Christmas Eve, we provide Christmas box dinners that serve 4, to about 100 friends and neighbors who stop by the drive-thru lane in front of the church and pick up their box dinner on Christmas Eve.
CUSD 305 “FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH MASK BREAK”
What began as an outreach of love and support to our students, teachers, staff and administrators during COVID, has turned in to a monthly delivery of over 1200 snacks and surprises, one for everyone who attends or works in our schools.
BLESSING BAGS
A ministry that McKenzie Condill brought forward to our Servant Circle, and the rest is history. Blessing Bags are filled with a variety of snacks and personal items for people who may not have a place to stay. The Blessing Bags are kept in your car, so when you see a person along the road who is in need, you can offer the bag to them as your gift from God.
BLESSING BOX
An all-weather storage pantry that is accessible 24/7 to anyone who could use a hand up. The pantry is filled with donated items, including food, blankets, personal care items, and more. Anyone is welcome to take from the Box. No charge, of course.
FIND A WAY TO SAY YES!
To Yourself: By supporting and getting involved with these, and other ministry efforts at our church
To Others: By serving the way Jesus taught us to serve, selflessly and with a humble heart
To God: This is what God made you for. To share what we have with those who have need.
LEARN MORE — ATTEND THE NEXT SERVANT CIRCLE MTG: WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2ND AT 7:00PM
All in His name, All for God’s glory …
Pastor Bob <><
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17
Dec '21
DON’T FORGET TO BRING IN YOUR ORNAMENTS THIS SUNDAY FOR OUR VSCC FAMILY CHRISTMAS TREE
17
Dec '21
2 VERSIONS OF THE CHRISTMAS STORY
Version 1: Jesus brings us good stuff like Santa
Version 2: Jesus offers us new life through the Holy Spirit
Let’s start by taking a look at the characteristics of each.
Version 1: Jesus is like Santa
>Jesus is born in a manger in a stable surrounded by his parents and some animals … with shepherds and Magi as special guests.
> We discover that Jesus is also the Messiah, the Christ.
> We are glad because finally someone will forgive us our sins.
> We are also glad because Jesus serves as our mediator between us and his often angry & judgmental Father (God).
> We are also glad because Jesus will be our own pathway to heaven.
> And, we are content with this rather secular and limited description of our new religious leader.
> Can we open Santa’s presents now?
Version 2: Jesus is God, and brings to us the Holy Spirit
> The birth of the Christ in Bethlehem offers us the opportunity to give “birth” to Him in our own hearts.
> Jesus has come to liberate us from our bondage to material things and worldly ways.
> Jesus is born to show us more fully the ways of our God, so that we will not be confused or misled.
> Jesus’s birth shows us the true Goodness of God, who holds all the wisdom and truth in the universe.
> God came to be born on earth to demonstrate that God doesn’t just live outside of us as a human being, but more importantly, Jesus lives within each of us, and we can never be separated from God.
> The babe in the manger proves that God is always just, and always unconditionally loving and forgiving.
> And, through Jesus, we come to believe that God is the one and only true god, and is the creator of all things, no exceptions.
Neither of these versions is necessarily bad or wrong in themselves. But what a difference it makes in your life, and the lives of your loved ones, when you can expand your Christmas celebration of the birth of Jesus to incorporate the Spiritual Reality of Who God is, and what God has actually done for us with the birth of Jesus.
Many Christians still worship Jesus at Christmas as if Jesus was kinda like Santa (Version 1). If you’re one of those, then this Christmas is the time to stretch your perspective of what God has done and come to realize that Jesus didn’t come just to bring us some good stuff (forgiveness, salvation, a savior, etc.), but God came to us as Jesus to rescue us from ourselves and give us the freedom to be our true selves, as limited and fallible as we are.
If you still have doubts, come to Bethlehem this year and see what God has done to save us and the world we live in.
Advent Blessings to All!
Meet me in Bethlehem,
Pastor Bob <><
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10
Dec '21
HELP DECK THE VSCC FAMILY CHRISTMAS TREE
10
Dec '21
Dear Vine Street Christian Church Family,
The tree decorating season has come to our church, and we are creating our own church family Christmas tree.
The Worship Team invites ALL of our VSCC family and friends to bring a personal favorite or a special family ornament. Or, make an ornament during worship, Or, just bring in a used French fry bag. It won’t matter. Be creative. Or not.
It’s going to look great on our tree.
Bring your ornament(s) starting this Sunday!
And YES, you will get yours back, starting Dec. 26th.
Reflections on Christmas Trees:
Have you noticed the beautiful Christmas tree in our Sanctuary? It’s up in the overflow space, or what we are beginning to call, “the heavenly loft.” I love where it stands; in the front corner of the loft, serving as a bridge of light connecting the loft and the lower pews. But most of all, I love how it reflects so brightly on our prayer wall. It’s a beautiful sight!
Our VSCC Family Christmas tree resembles, a bit, the “Charley Brown” Christmas tree featured above. Remember how that tree in the picture started out? A tiny twig. And now look what it has become today. And especially notice those around the tree. Folks – that’s a happy group of people. Indeed, I think it’s beyond happy. That is what Joy looks like.
You see, a true “Christmas” tree is a lot more than just a decorated tree (real or not) with ornaments and lights. A Family Christmas Tree looks like that smile of pure satisfaction on Charlie Brown’s face. It sounds like a joyous chorus of peanuts singing in perfect harmony. And, for some mysterious reason, it has a Spirit that penetrates all in its range.
And that would be the “Spirit of Christmas.” Can’t really put it in words. Hard to describe. Creates Joy in your heart. And, brings you closer to your Lord, who is just about ready to be born in your heart … if there is any room in your inn.
O’ VSCC Family Christmas Tree,
O’ VSCC Family Christmas Tree,
How brightly shines your Spirit.
Happy Advent & Joyful Christmas
Pastor Bob <><
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