Today
Men's Fitness Group
Thursdays, 5-6pm, in PV1. Join us for this time of working on a fit and healthy lifestyle! Open to all men, aged high-school and older. Wear gym clothes and bring an attitude to work hard and have fun!
This Week
Paxton Campus
Volunteers Needed: The Paxton campus will be launching this fall and volunteers are needed to complete work on our church building. Please click on this event to see what days and times we are looking for help, and who you can contact.
Chinese Lessons
Sundays, 9:15-10:15am, in the Café. Join us for these free lessons! Learn Mandarin Chinese from fluent speakers, and make new friends in the process. Contact: Wuheng Luo to sign up: wuheng_luo(no spam)yahoo.com.
International Fair Volunteer
September 11 and 12, during and after weekend services. Come and enjoy our third annual International Fair! Visit the different booths that will share about the many nationalities, ethnicities, and cultures our church is made up of. Volunteers are needed for this event to host booths and prepare and serve food. To sign up as a volunteer, visit the Welcome Center or sign up online by clicking here. Contact: Yu-Yu Lee, yuyu.lee(no spam)thevineyardchurch.us.
Planet Vineyard
PV Family Picnic: Sunday, September 12, 3:30-5:30pm, Hessel Park. An opportunity for Vineyard families, friends and neighbors to gather in the park. Meat, drinks and table service will be provided; please bring a dish to share. Pre-registration is required. You can register here now. For directions to Hessel Park, click here. Contact: Pam Williams, pam.williams(no spam)thevineyardchurch.us.
Holy Spirit Night
Sunday, September 12, 6pm, Auditorium. Join us for a refreshing night of extended worship and prayer as we experience the presence of the Holy Spirit. Childcare will be available, but will be limited to only children that are pre-registered. Please click here to sign your child(ren) up for childcare during this event.
9/13 to 9/26
JustPray
Mondays, 5:15-6:30pm, Commons. A time to pray with others about anything, general or specific.
Mom2Mom
Tuesday, September 14, 9am, C3. First meeting of the year! We meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. For moms with children in fifth grade or younger. $10 per semester. Pick up a registration packet at the Welcome Center or download one here. Pre-register for childcare. Contact: Holly Melby, jahmelby(no spam)yahoo.com.
Food Pantry
Wednesdays, 10am-12pm and 5-6pm. 922 West Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL, 61820. Anyone in the Champaign-Urbana community can simply come to the Food Pantry once a month during this time. Requirement: must meet government qualifications for commodities. No ID or appointment required. You will receive a bag of food and two choice items. Contact: Paula Barickman, 384.3070, paula.barickman(no spam)thevineyardchurch.us.
Alpha
10 Thursdays, starting September 16, 6-8:30pm. Are you ready to explore the meaning of life? This course is for anyone with questions about the basics of Christianity. Come check it out! Sign up at the ALPHA table, or register online here. Contact: Marji Larson, 384.3070, or marji.larson(no spam)thevineyardchurch.us
VBI:Vineyard Bible Institute
Kingdom of God: Thursday, September 16 and Thursday, September 23, 6-9pm, Auditorium. This two part seminar will be taught by Jeff Augustine, president of the Vineyard Bible Institute. This free event is open to anyone who wants to learn more about the Kingdom of God. Topics include parables of the Kingdom, an overview of the history and ministry of the Vineyard movement and the major implications of the Kingdom today and in the future. Contact: Marji Larson at marji.larson(no spam)thevineyardchurch.us.
Personal Prophetic Encouragement
Saturday, September 18, 6-7pm and Sunday, September 19, 9:15-10:15am, C2. Come receive prophetic encouragement from our trained teams. Sign up at the Welcome Center, 217.384.3070, for 15-minute appointment. For general information about Personal Prophetic Encouragement, contact Tom Hanlon at tom(no spam)hanloncomm.com.
Earthworks
Sunday, September 19, 11am-12pm, in the Café. Join us for this meeting to discuss environmental concerns and outreach. We are making final plans for our fall Earthworks Expo and celebrating the success of our garden this year. Contact Ryan Gossett, ryangossett(no spam)gmail.com.
Newcomer Pizza
Sunday, September 19, 12:30-1:30pm, C3. Have you recently started attending the Vineyard? Come hear our story, meet some of the pastors, and learn how to get plugged in. Click here to register online. Contact: Tamara Brandt, tamara.brandt(no spam)thevineyardchurch.us.
Human Trafficking Interest Meeting
Sunday, September 19, 12:30pm, C4. Hate slavery? Love freedom & justice? If you are interested in becoming an activist for change, join our info meeting to learn more about how to become involved. Contact: Liz Jumper, liz.jumper(no spam)godsearch.org
Dream Lab
Every 4th Sunday of the month, 9:15-10:15am, C4. Come to this workshop where you can learn to hear from God through dreams and get help understanding what your dreams mean. Contact: Putty (Rob) Putman, rob.putman(no spam)gmail.com.
Ethnic Diversity
Sunday, September 26, 11am, cafe. Our monthly meeting. Come join us for informative discussion on how to increase the ethnic and racial diversity of our congregation. We will be reviewing our Bible study and holding a collection for the Urbana Neighborhood Center. Please bring school supplies, board games, or child--friendly DVDs and video games to the northwest area of the cafe. Contact: Joycelyn Landrum-Brown, jlandrum(no spam)ad.uiuc.edu.
Beginnings
Sunday, September 26, 12:30-3:30pm, C3. Click here to register online for Beginnings. Learn who the Vineyard is and what you can expect while attending here, and find out how to become a member. Lunch will be served. Childcare is available; please pre-register here. Contact: Tamara Brandt, tamara.brandt(no spam)thevineyardchurch.us.
9/27 and After
Beth Moore Bible Study
Here and Now...There and Then: 11 Thursdays, starting September 9, 9-11am, C3. A series on the book of Revelation. Workbook can be purchased in Passages. Please pre-register for childcare. Contact: Pam Larson, pam.larson(no spam)thevineyardchurch.us.
Newcomer Pizza
Sunday, October 3, 12:30-1:30pm, C3. Have you recently started attending the Vineyard? Come hear our story, meet some of the pastors, and learn how to get plugged in. Click here to register online. Contact: Tamara Brandt, tamara.brandt(no spam)thevineyardchurch.us.
Kindness Outreach
Kindness Outreach: Sunday, October 3, 1-3pm, meet at Welcome Center. Join us as we hold community outreach projects that bless the members of our community, such as serving hot dogs at the park. Eat lunch prior to the outreach. Contact: Eddie Lutz, 217.853.2318, edw2lutz(no spam)gmail.com.
Earthworks Expo
Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3, during weekend services, Gallery. Earthworks will be holding its third annual Expo. All are invited to stop by the Gallery to get information about healthy food options, alternative energy, green ideas for babies/children, recycling, what to do with plastics and a special look at our 2010 Earthworks Garden.
VLT:Vineyard Leadership Team Meeting
Monday, October 4, 6-8:30pm, PV1/CenterStage. For all small group, task group, and specialty group leaders and interns. Pre-register for dinner and childcare. To sign up for VLT, click here. Childcare will be limited to only those who pre-register; please sign your children up here. Contact: Elsa Raab, elsa.raab(no spam)thevineyardchurch.us
The Marriage Course
7 Tuesdays, starts October 7, 6:30-9pm, PV2. For married couples. Seven date nights where couples will learn how to have a God centered marriage. Cost: $100 per couple (includes meals, prizes, and 2 manuals). Click here to sign up for the Marriage Course. Enrollment is limited to the first 16 couples. Childcare is available with pre-registration; click here to register children for childcare. Contact: Pam Larson, pam.larson(no spam)thevineyardchurch.us
GodSearch
Fall Retreat: Friday, October 8 through Sunday, October 10, Camp Tecumseh, Brookston, Indiana. Join us for our annual fall retreat, where we'll make friends, have fun outdoors and connect with God. We leave from the church at 4:30pm on Friday and return around 12pm Sunday. Visit here for more details or click here to register for the retreat. Contact: Katie Goulet, katie(no spam)godsearch.org.
VBI:Vineyard Bible Institute
Doing Healing: Sunday, October 10, 9:15am, C4. This course will run for 6 Sundays. Come learn about "Doing Healing" from Alexander Venter, as he teaches on how to minister God's kingdom in the power of the Holy Spirit. $3 optional manual available in Passages bookstore. Contact: Marji Larson, marji.larson(no spam)thevineyardchurch.us.
Preparing for a Healthy Marriage
Friday, October 15, 6:45-9:30pm and Saturday, October 16, 8:30-11:30am. A pre-marital seminar for engaged or pre-engaged couples. Learn foundational principles for building a healthy marriage relationship. Please pre-register by clicking here. Contact: Pam Larson, pam.larson(no spam)thevineyardchurch.us.
Daylight Saving Time
ends at 2:00am on Sunday, November 7. Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour!
