Father's Vineyard

Kids Church Theme for January. This month we are learning all about Responsibility! God is the author of creation, and God has entrusted us to care for and cultivate the world we see around us. We do that by taking responsibility. Life is filled with moments where we can decide to reflect God’s character, take responsibility, and use what we have wisely. When we follow through and do what needs to be done, we can point others to Jesus. click link for video https://fathersvineyard.org/kids/2024/01/09/january-theme-responsibility/

Preschoolers are learning a lot of important things. How to put away their toys. What is wrong. What is right. When to say please, thank you, and I’m sorry. But learning important things doesn’t stop after preschool. It never stops! That’s why we want to make sure preschoolers know that they have the BEST Teacher teaching them important things—the MOST important things— for the rest of their lives. And He wants to be their friend forever! Yes, it’s Jesus! So get ready to search for some CLUBHOUSE CLUES in January and help preschoolers discover that Jesus teaches me important things.
https://fathersvineyard.org/nursery/2024/01/09/clubhouse-clues-january/

May Joy & Peace Fill Your Home

Join Us, As we celebrate Jesus with our Christmas Program
"He's Where The Joy Is'
Sunday Dec. 17th @ 10:30am

Join us at 9:30am for our December Bible Study as Brother Mike Duncan continues with "Above Reproach"

Pastor Terry Wilson will be speaking Sunday, Dec.3rd @ 10:30am
Title of Message is "Finding Comfort In The Comforter"
Join us for a refreshing time in Worship and Word!
See you there!

December Theme for Kids Church : "Deck The Halls"
With the busyness of the Christmas season, it’s easy to lose sight of why we celebrate in the first place. We forget that at the time of the first Christmas, God’s people were anticipating a Rescuer who would come and save the world. That’s what makes a countdown like an advent calendar so powerful. It allows us daily moments to stop and reflect on God, who loved us so much and sent Jesus to be our Savior. That’s why this December, we’re “decking the halls” and taking the whole the month to focus on nothing but Christmas. We’re celebrating Jesus, God’s greatest gift! We can’t wait to shine a spotlight on crucial moments in the story of Jesus’ birth as we count down to Christmas. The best gift God ever gave was Jesus. Because of Jesus, it’s possible for us to have a relationship with God that will last forever. As we take this month to count down to the fun of Christmas Day, let’s take time to remember the reason we celebrate in the first place: Jesus, the greatest gift the world has ever known.

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Christmas is such a special time of year! Preschoolers will experience a lot of excitement and wonder. We all do! But as they get older—and as we take time to stop and remember—we hope that the good news that God gave us Jesus will become the MOST wonderful part of Christmas. So get ready because we are hopping aboard the CHRISTMAS TRAIN, and it’s carrying the true story of Christmas! https://fathersvineyard.org/nursery/2023/11/29/december-christm…od-gave-us-jesus/ ‎

UPDATE from our Military Ministry. On this Giving Tuesday, please consider a donation to Operation Christmas Cheer.

It seems like only yesterday I was sending Christmas Cheer For Our Deployed Troops 2022, then I blinked and here it is 2023! Where does the time go?

Another year gone by and another year I stand in awe over His provisions, prompting hearts to give back; people giving of their time, their talents, and their resources to support Christmas Cheer For Our Deployed Troops.

It is important that we continue to cultivate an awareness of the magnitude of sacrifice those who wear our country’s uniform make each day, especially those who are deployed. They miss birthdays, holidays, reunions, graduations, the birth of their own children, weddings, funerals, comforts of home, sleep, showers, food, clean clothes, their sacrifices are endless, yet they continue to give of themselves so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have today. We owe them much more than what we often give.

I am so proud to live in such a wonderful community that understands their sacrifices and that gives generously throughout the year, but especially at Christmas! Thank you to Sunshine Elementary School, the Bostic/Sunshine Community, my Father’s Vineyard Church family, my friends, and my family. Christmas Cheer 2023 would not be possible without your giving, caring hearts! Because of you, we are sending a total of 25 boxes of Christmas Cheer to troops across the globe on Monday and an additional 3-5 boxes later in the week!

Your gratitude and your willingness to give is the simplest yet most powerful thing you can do for our troops . Your kindness will impact their lives in many ways and let them know they are not forgotten and their sacrifices matter.

Thank you again for your willingness to touch the lives of another with the resources God has so generously given to you. – Lisa Marie Barrett, Director

Sunday, Nov. 12 at 10:30am @ Father's Vineyard Rev. Mike Duncan will be speaking on "Above Reproach"
Join us.

We are so grateful for our Veterans and their service to our country in assuring our freedom and liberty. Your personal sacrifice will not be forgotten and your service will always be honored.

To our true hero's we say, THANK YOU!

It's That Time Again

November Bible Study - Sundays 9:30am
Join us as Pastor John Mitchell teaches on
"Fix Your Eyes Upon Jesus"

KIDS CHURCH: We are teaching the Kids “Gratitude.” It sometimes feels like a lost art. Yet gratitude is an idea close to God’s heart. Throughout this month, we hope kids will learn to be grateful for everything God has done: for the world God made, for the promises God has kept, and for the new life God offers the world through Jesus. When we remember all of these things, we can always be thankful. Click link for video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NoL6e8MbTxvcujMCxmIUtr_QLqT96JnX/view?usp=share_link

The month of November we will be teaching our preschoolers about thanking God for who He is, what He has done, and what He has given us is something people have been doing for a very, very, VERY long time. You could say that the people in the Bible make up this super long PARADE OF THANKS . . . and it’s up to us to keep it going! We want our preschoolers to continue this Parade of Thanks by teaching them they can thank God for everything—literally everything! Their light-up shoes, their new toy, their snack, their favorite rock . . . EVERYTHING! So let’s make sure the Parade of Thanks that God’s people began so long ago continues with us and our preschoolers as we choose to thank God for everything!
https://fathersvineyard.org/nursery/2023/10/30/november-is-abou…parade-of-thanks/

Thank you Mike and Kelli Duncan for allowing us to use your beautiful property. Thank you Mountain View BBQ for the amazing food! Thank you Nancy and Glenn Thomas for the yummy cotton candy! Thank you to all the volunteers that came out to help and made our fall festival such a fun event💜

Fall Festival Fun part 3!

More Fall festival fun part 2!

What a great and fun day with our family💜

NEW CLASSES! We have several new Bible studies beginning next week, and we would love to have you join us for one!

- Finding Hope Peace, and Comfort During Your Struggle with Infertility. Amanda Nalley will be leading this 6-week Bible study on Sunday mornings at 9:30. The class will meet in the Middle Foyer Classroom. No pre-registration required.

- Walking by the Spirit - this 12-week Bible Study, led by Steven Smith, will take place on Tuesdays, beginning on September 19th. The study will meet from 9:30 – 11:00 am in the 4- and 5-Years old classroom Class space is limited, so pre-registration is required. You can sign-up at the Information Center or online at Fathersvineyard.org

- Hearing the Voice of God is a 10-week Bible study led by Cinda Moss and Steven Smith. It will be starting on Wednesday, September 20th. Classes will meet from 6-7:30 each Wednesday in the 4- and 5-Years old classroom. Because class space is limited, registration is required. You can sign-up at the Information Center or online at Fathersvineyard.org

This or That??

An adult makes about 35,000 choices every day, but adults are not the only ones with choices to make. Children have their fair share of choices too—about 3,500 of them. Every. Single. Day. Should I eat this snack or that snack? Should I play with this toy or that toy? Should I do this and share or do that and keep it all for myself?

Knowing that our preschooler’s 3,500 daily choices will one day turn into 35,000 daily choices is why we want to teach preschoolers that, when they have a choice between This or That, they can trust that God knows what’s best for them.

https://fathersvineyard.org/nursery/2023/09/02/september-is-about-this-or-that/

September Theme For Kids Church- "Harmony Together Is Better" all about Friendship with God and others!
Sundays 10:30am, Come join us!
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https://fathersvineyard.org/kids/2023/09/02/september-theme-harmony-together-is-better/

Our youth did a great job working at the spaghetti luncheon💜

Part 3 of CHERISH, our marriage seminar, takes place tomorrow, August 12th, from 10-12 in the sanctuary. Join us as we learn more about strengthening our marriage by truly cherishing our spouse.

In August we want to teach our preschoolers to know that God made everything because knowing God made everything makes everything very good! And since God made SO many good things, we are going to Stack It Up this month — ALL OF IT — from day one through day seven. So, let’s get ready for a whole lot of stacking!
https://fathersvineyard.org/nursery/2023/08/10/august-we-learn-…-everything-good/ ‎

Such a fun night! Praying for our Schools, teachers, parents, administrators, and kids for the new school year. We made a mess, got wet, and had yummy food. Thank you to Shane Jackson and Spindale Fire Department for the extra water fun. Thank you Sue Robertson, her grand daughter Meagan O’Shields and her son-n-law Eric O’Shields for the yummy food! Thank you to Glenn and Nancy Thomas for the cotton candy! Thank you to everyone who help set up and help clean after. We have such amazing group of people 👏🏻

Kids Church August Theme: Canvas, Made To Create
Come join us as we learn how God made us to create
Sundays 10:30am
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https://fathersvineyard.org/kids/2023/08/08/august-theme-made-to-create/

Save the Date for the upcoming Youth Spaghetti Dinner / Pie the Pastor Fundraiser: Sunday, August 20th immediately following the service!

This is always one of the most FUN events of the year! (If you have any pics of this event from past years, we would love to see them in the comments!) Also, please share this post to help us get the word out!

Our men meet one Saturday each month for a delicious breakfast and great fellowship!

Men, plan to join us this month:
Saturday, August 19 from 8-10 a.m in the FLC!

The 2023 Annual Ladies’ Retreat is coming up soon! The Father’s Vineyard “Circle of Sisters” Day Retreat will be Saturday, September 9th at South Mountain Christian Camp.m from 11 am - 7:00 pm. The cost is $35.00, which includes lunch and dinner. Van transport and carpools will leave the church at 10:30. Register at https://fathersvineyard.org/info/event/ or the Communication Center. Registration Deadline is 9/1/2023.

Make plans to join us for a wonderful time of worship, learning, and fellowship!