Weekly Happenings
11/15 Vineyard Village
We have all heard the phrase "It takes a village" when it comes to raising kids. But so few parents have the local support they need to genuinely feel like part of a village. Why not create a "village" right here in our faith community at Charlottesville Vineyard Church? The Vineyard Village is a casual monthly hangout for parents and parents-to-be to connect and support each other as we grow families of faith. There will be relaxed conversation while children play. The Vineyard Village is geared to parents of children elementary age or younger, but welcome to everyone. The first meeting will be Sunday, November 15, at Tall Oaks Elementary. Come as you are!
11/22 Prayer Ministry Training
Walk with God’s people by developing the practice of praying for others. Build the skill of hearing from God. Learn simple methods to effectively pay attention to what God is doing and join him in that work. Explore the means and methods of prayer that Jesus modeled and taught his disciples.
This training is a prerequisite for serving on Vineyard’s prayer ministry team on Sunday mornings, but is also a great opportunity for anyone who wants to serve others through prayer.
The training will be Sunday, November 22, 1:30-3:30pm at the church office. For more information, contact Audrey.
11/22 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Class
Have you ever witnessed someone doing something they’re so good at that you can’t help but think, “they’re made for this?” Have you ever wondered how God uniquely created you? In 1 Corinthians 12 Paul taught about the spiritual gifts. He said, “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” All of us have God-given purpose… and all followers of Jesus have been given spiritual gifts to help us live out that purpose. In this Spiritual Gifts workshop, you’ll explore one aspect of living out our purpose… the gifts of the Spirit. You’ll learn what they are, how they’re intended to be utilized and explore what your specific gifts are.
The workshop will be Sunday, November 22, 4:00-5:30pm at the church office. For more information, contact Jim.
11/29 Feasty Fifth
It’s the fifth Sunday of the month, so why not feast?! On November 29, in lieu of our usual Sunday worship, we’re going to host a brunch and have a morning of community and food. Bring a dish to share.
Tall Oaks Volunteer Opportunities
Charlottesville Vineyard Church has been meeting at Tall Oaks Elementary for 10 years now, and we always strive to be good neighbors, friends, and representatives of Jesus to the school community. Right now, there are two opportunities for us to serve Tall Oaks students, parents, and teachers:
Interpretation at PTO meetings: The Tall Oaks Elementary PTO is seeking individuals who can provide interpretation services for Spanish, Dari and Pashto at their PTO meetings. The commitment is 4-5 meetings per year, one hour in the evenings (dinner provided!).
Cafeteria monitors: The school is seeking volunteer lunch monitors to circulate, sit with kiddos and chat, read to them, play math games with them, and help children be kind and safe in the cafeteria. Having more volunteers will allow more teachers and support staff to take a break during the lunch period. Scheduling is flexible, but we’re looking for folks who would be willing to serve at least 4-5 times in total.
If you’re considering serving in either of these ways, please contact Jim or Anna and they can share more details.
11/15 Sewing and Craft Group
Vineyard’s sew and craft group will meet on Sunday, November 15, 12:30-4:30pm, at Carissa Phillips’ home. All are invited to share in the joy of creativity! Plan to bring a potluck dish for lunch and all notions, supplies, and equipment needed for your project. Contact Martha Adekunle with questions.