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Alpha Winter 2010
The Alpha Course is an international program that explores the validity and relevance of the Christian faith. Each week participants have dinner, watch a video presentation, and then move to small groups where they have an opportunity to discuss life issues or questions stimulated by the video. Discussion is encouraged.
Leader: Jennifer Lewis (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Adult Ministry
Type: Training / Seminar
Beth Moore - Breaking Free
Breaking Free is Beth Moore's life message about freedom in Christ. For freedom Christ set us free. No longer be entangled in a yoke of bondage Gal.5:1. This an eleven week course.
Leader: Jennifer Lewis (Email)
Day: Thursday
Time: Morning
Area: Wheeling
Dept: Adult Ministry
Type: Bible Study
Beth Moore - Breaking Free
Breaking Free is Beth Moore's life message about freedom in Christ. For freedom Christ set us free. No longer be entangled in a yoke of bondage Gal.5:1. This an eleven week course.
Leader: Marilyn Rasz (Email)
Day: Tuesday
Time: Evening
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Adult Ministry
Type: Bible Study
Celebrate Recovery
Men and women of all ages, with various hurts, hang-ups, and habits meet for teaching , testimony and group time following the 12 Steps and 8 Prinicples of Christian Recovery. Each part of the meeting helps individuals understand the Road to Recovery, where they are and how to progress. The groups are gender and issue specific, providing encouragement and support. CR is a SAFE place - anonymity and confidentiality are priority.
Leader: Jennie Newbrough (Email)
Day: Friday
Time: Evening
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Celebrate Recovery
Type: Recovery
Celebrate Recovery - Step Study Groups
Small, gender-specific groups work through the 8 Principles of Recovery with accountability and support on a weekly basis in a structured group, following a proven process in the four Participant Guides. Genuine recovery results from this Step Study process.
Leader: Jennie Newbrough (Email)
Day: Tuesday
Time: Evening
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Celebrate Recovery
Type: Church
Children's Ministry - attendance
All the Kids in Children' Ministry
Leader: Missy Ashmore (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Children's Ministry
Type: Church
Divorce Care
Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. Don't go through separation or divorce alone. DivorceCare is led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. Through a DVD presentation & discussion /support group you'll gain access to valuable DivorceCare resources to help you deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. The program is open to start at anytime for those experiencing separation or divorce. Thursdays 6:30-830 . Workbooks available at $15.00 For more Info Contact email seven513@comcast.net. Check out Divorce Care on line divorcecare.org
Leader: Linda Ross (Email)
Day: Thursday
Time: Evening
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Adult Ministry
Type: Church
DivorceCare for Kids
DC4K is a special group to help your children heal from the pain caused by a separation or divorce. DC4K provides your children with a safe and neutral place to recognize and learn to share their feelings. For 13 weeks your children become involved in a fun, caring group at the Vineyard Church. The weekly session topics help your children learn that God's love strengthens them and helps them turn their sadness to hope and their anger to joy. Thursday @ 6:30-9 pm The 13 week course starts on the first Thursday of the months February, June, and October
Leader: Cheryl Ripley (Email)
Day: Thursday
Time: Evening
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Children's Ministry
Type: Church
Financial Peace Winter 2010
Tired of having too much month at the end of the paycheck? Dave Ramsey, nationally syndicated radio talk show host, walks you through 13 weeks of a "Total Money Makeover." If you're tired of doing it your way, try handling it God's way. Invite your friends, because whether you know it or not, they are also struggling to make ends meet.
Leader: Debbie Bloomfield (Email)
Day: Monday
Time: Evening
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Church - General
Type: Interest
GriefShare
Scripture-based seminar/support group for adults grieving the death of a family member or friend. 13 weekly DVDs featuring nationally recognized experts in the field of grief recovery, followed by group discussion.
Leader: Jo Lynne Nugent-Stimmel
Day: Thursday
Time: Evening
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Adult Ministry
Type: Church
High School - Nooma
High School students will meet at the same time as The Alpha Course. We will eat dinner together and then watch Rob Bell videos. Discussion groups to follow.
Leader: Nicholas Richter (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: The Church Building
Dept: High School Ministry
Type: Church
High School Ministry - Peace
Peace - real peace - is longed for by people. But where can you find peace? Some people think they can do their part just by wearing a peace symbol. This study is geared to help students understand that real peace only comes from God.
Leader: Nicholas Richter (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: The Church Building
Dept: High School Ministry
Type: Interest
Home Group - Bullman
Your friends are like buttons on an elevator... they either take you up or take you down. Develop a relationships with other married couples that will help create friendships that will take you up not down. Share common issues that every married couple face from time to time. Some topics we will cover are: Communication, conflict resolution, dealing with aging parents, dealing with adult children, showing love and respect to your spouse. We believe that good marriages are a choice. Couples meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Lessons are followed with prayers and snacks. Group size is limited.
Leader: Barry Bullman (Email)
Day: Tuesday
Time: Evening
Area: Wheeling
Dept: Adult Ministry
Type: Home Group
Home Group - Dodson
We open with wordship, have a Bible Study, followed by a time of prayer and end in fellowdship. Meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month.
Leader: Bryce Dodson (Email)
Day: Monday
Time: Evening
Area: Wheeling
Dept: Church - General
Type: Bible Study
Home Group - The Case For Christ
For skeptics and committed Christians alike! Not exactly what to believe about Jesus? Interested in exploring the evidence supporting the truth of what the Bible teaches us about Jesus? Join us while we study A Case for Christ by Lee Strobel, who, with a Master's in Studies in Law from Yale Law School and experience as the legal affairs editor for the Chicago Tribune, took on the role of investigative journalist to disprove the historicity of Jesus but instead proved it to himself and went from committed atheist to committed Christian!
Leader: Jo Lynne Nugent-Stimmel
Day: Sunday
Time: Evening
Area: Wheeling
Dept:
Type: Bible Study
Home Group - The Hedrick
We are characterized by plenty of fellowship and worship that can be intimate and spirited. The group usually runs longer than shorter and the study usually takes us to the Scriptures as well as other resources and also can be inductive, topical, conversational and relational. (Sometimes lots of snacks sometimes less - but are always delicious), and always lots of laughter.
Leader: Scott Hedrick (Email)
Day: Thursday
Time: Evening
Area: Wheeling
Dept: Adult Ministry
Type: Home Group
Intercessory Prayer
Praying for the church leadership, the church, government, media, education and family.
Leader: Chuck Norman (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Morning
Area: The Church Building
Dept:
Type: Bible Study
Marriage Ministry - Pre-Marriage Class
The Marriage Preparation Course- This course is a series of five sessions designed to help "nearly" and "newly" married couples develop strong foundations for a lasting marriage. The course is in a, "date night" atmosphere, highlighted with a candle light dinner, served with romantic music. The discussion is between the couple not with the whole class. The topics include communication, commitment, resolving conflict, keeping love alive and shared goals and values. The class will meet on Wednesdays from 6-8pm in the Café beginning Jan. 21st, 2010. For more info, email course administrator, kekaczor@verizon.net or the web site www.themarriagecourseusa.org.
Leader: Keith Kaczor (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Adult Ministry
Type: Training / Seminar
Marriage Ministry Course
The Marriage Course. The Marriage Course is a series of seven sessions designed to help any couple strengthen their relationship. The course is in a, "date night" atmosphere. It includes a served candle light dinner with romantic music. The course work discussion is between the couple and not the whole class. The class will meet on Fridays at the West Liberty University Highlands Center from 6-8pm beginning on Feb. 19th, 2010. The topics will include building strong foundations, the art of communication, resolving conflict, the power of forgiveness, the impact of family-past and present, good sex, and love in action. For more info, kekaczor@verizon.net or check out the web site, www.themarriagecourseusa.org.
Leader: Keith Kaczor (Email)
Day: Friday
Time: Evening
Area: West Liberty
Dept: Adult Ministry
Type: Training / Seminar
Marriage Ministry Small Group
To help seriously dating, engaged, or newly married couples develop strong foundations for a lasting marriage.
Leader: Keith Kaczor (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Adult Ministry
Type: Home Group
Mercy Ministry - Free Stores
Free Stores are an outreach of the Vineyard Church Mercy Ministry. Through Free Stores, we distribute personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to low-income communities in the Wheeling area. With Is. 58:1-12 as our road map, our goal is the restoration and reconciliation of lives and communities. If you are interested in helping families and children, this may be the place for you.
Leader: Fran McAfee (Email)
Day: Weekdays
Time: Evening
Area: Wheeling
Dept: Adult Ministry
Type: Church
Middle School - Deuces Wild
Deuces Wild is the name of the Middle School Youth Group. We have fun while we serve, have fun, learn about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, and did I mention have fun. It is related to 2 Timothy 2:22 - "Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart." 7-8:30 pm
Leader: Larry Nelson (Email)
Day: Monday
Time: Evening
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Church - General
Type: Church
MOPS
Mothers of Pre-Schoolers MOPS provides a caring atmosphere for mothers of young children. We believe "Mothering Matters" and that moms of young children need encouragement during these critical and formative years. Come on out and enjoy friendships with other moms, experience adult conversation, learn how to be a better mom, and have fun - all while your kid(s) have a great time at MOPPETS. 9:30 am to noon
Leader: Sarah Carpenter (Email)
Day: Friday
Time: Morning
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Children's Ministry
Type: Interest
Next Step Classes
Next Step Classes - 101, Connect, 201 Grow, 301 Serve, 401 Reach and 501, Worship.
Leader: Jennifer Lewis (Email)
Day: Thursday
Time: Evening
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Church - General
Type: Church
Prayer and Fasting Class
Access the power of Biblical fasting and transform your life! Discover everything you need to know to unlock the power of Biblical fasting Topics include: types of fasts; the connection between fasting and prayer; the essential components of a successful fast; what to expect physically, mentally, and spiritually. Experience for yourself the deeper, stronger relationship with God that only comes through prayer and fasting.
Leader: Chuck Norman (Email)
Day: Friday
Time: Evening
Area: Wheeling
Dept: Adult Ministry
Type: Bible Study
Saturday Night Service Cookie Team
Bake and/or purchase yummy cookies for Saturday Night Church once every 4 to 6 weeks. This is an awesome way to bless others and build community within the church….all at the same time. Cookies may be dropped off at the church prior to the Saturday night service, or bring them when you come to the service. 7 pm
Leader: Kim Harmon (Email)
Day: Saturday
Time: Evening
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Church - General
Type: Church
Vineyard Cafe Open Mic Nite
Come join us in the laid back, relaxing family atmosphere of the Vineyard Cafe. Doors open at 6 p.m., Open Microphone is from 7-8 p.m. and is followed by a Concert opener from 8:00-8:30 pm and then "Up Close In Concert" at 8:30 p.m.  Meetings are on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday of the month.  Check the church bulletin board, slide show at Sunday services, www.vineyard-cafe.com.
Leader: John Fluharty (Email)
Day: Tuesday
Time: Evening
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Adult Ministry
Type: Church
Volunteer Opportunities - Alpha Food Team
Do you love to cook? Do you watch the Food Channel, dreaming of ways to work with food? Come use your skills and passion by serving on the Alpha Food team. This ministry is a behind the scenes way to be a blessing to those taking Alpha by making sure their meal every week is not only outstanding but served with love.
Leader: Jennifer Lewis (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Church - General
Type: Church
Volunteer Opportunities - Children's Ministry
See Children's section for specific times and age groups
Leader: Missy Ashmore (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Church - General
Type: Church
Volunteer Opportunities - Deuces Wild
Join the Middle School team and be a part of helping young people find and follow God.
Leader: Larry Nelson (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Church - General
Type: Church
Volunteer Opportunities - Feed My Sheep
Join the fellowship of serving meals together with us at the Soup Kitchen on the Second Saturday of each month. Prayer and devotions included! For more information, call Jo Lynne at 281-8292.
Leader: Jo Lynne Nugent-Stimmel
Day: Saturday
Time: Morning
Area: Wheeling
Dept: Church - General
Type: Church
Volunteer Opportunities - First Impressions
First Impressions is a great opportunity for both long-time members and new members alike to be able to serve God in a simple but powerful capacity.  Are you the kind of person who likes to make people feel welcomed and accepted with the love of Christ?  Become a part of helping people find and follow God as a member of the First Impressions team at the Vineyard Church.
Leader: Jennifer Lewis (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time:
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Church - General
Type: Church
Volunteer Opportunities - Hospitality Team
This group provides meals to individuals and families who have just had babies, are hospitalized or who have had a death in the family. There are some women within the group who make baby blankets for the newborns in our church.
Leader: Beth Kasserman (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Church - General
Type: Church
Volunteer Opportunities - Projector Team
Ever wonder how we get all those cool images on those 2 big screens in the sanctuary? It's easier than you think. If you can point and click a mouse and have a desire to serve in a very vital ministry, be on the Tech/AV team.
Leader: Jennifer Lewis (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Church - General
Type: Church
Volunteer Opportunities-Saturday Night Cookie Team
Making Starbucks coffee, greeting people at the door, running the song lyrics on the computer, setting up communion, moving chairs - there are many ways to serve on the Saturday Night team. Join this fun group of people in making the Saturday Night Service a great time for everyone.
Leader: Kim Harmon (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Church - General
Type: Church
Wholeness and Restoration (W.A.R.)
Under the direction and power of the Holy Spirit, it is our goal to facilitate deep, inner healing through prayer sessions with those members of the Body of Christ who have spiritual and emotional problems which are not being solved in the normal process of Christian growth and maturity. (By appointment)
Leader: Stephanie Lawson (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: The Church Building
Dept: Adult Ministry
Type: Church
Worship Ministry
If your are an experienced musician or singer with a desire to serve others with you ability, we may have a place for you. This is a very visible ministry that is highly integral to many other ministries in the church.
Leader: John L'Ecuyer (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Wheeling
Dept: Church - General
Type: Church
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