In January of this year we connected with commuters by helping them stay warm at the commuter bus stops. Now we want to further connect with them by providing them with a small pre-wrapped breakfast food item.

There are 3 ways you can help!
1. You can sponsor breakfast snacks by marking a donation "Reach Week" on the missions line of your tithing envelope.  For every $1 that you give we will be able to connect with 2 people.
2. You can help us put the snacks together. 
3. You can help pass out the snacks in the morning at the bus stops.

If you would like to help in the 2nd or 3rd way please join us this Sunday, June 29th, at 2:00 PM at the Moyer’s home in Waldorf. We will attach communication cards to each breakfast food item, choose partners, and decide upon times and locations for the actual outreach to take place.

This is a great, easy way to REACH out to our community to show them God’s love in a very practical way. No previous experience required!

Contact Steve or Donna Moyer by email or phone with any questions or to get directions.
Email:  donnamoyer@comcast.net
Telephone:  301-645-3218

You can keep up on our youth and see how you can best pray for them while they are gone on their mission trip to New Orleans by viewing their mission trip blog at web.mac.com/robbiebryan/LIVE_New_Orleans/Home.html

They are updating the blog on a daily basis.  You can follow the links to daily pictures and testimonies by the teens and adults.

This month our church will be helping the Catherine Foundation Crisis Pregnancy Center located 3065 Old Washington Rd on Route 925 near the intersection of Route 5 in Waldorf.  Please join us tomorrow Saturday May 31st from 9am to noon for on site clean up of their facility.  Bring your gloves, heavy metal rakes, or your truck to take stuff to the dump if you have them.  It will be exciting to bless them in this way so that they can remain focused on their work of helping women in crisis moments.

You can also help by donating newborn size diapers and new premie baby clothes, baby shampoo and lotion.  These items will be collected on Saturday and one more week at the church and will then be given to the Catherine Foundation as baby shower gifts!

How exciting it is to make a difference in the community - we'll see you tomorrow.

Fund Raising Car Wash

Due to weather predicitions, the Youth Mission's Car Wash fund raiser for Saturday, May 10th has been cancelled.

JEWELS May Event

 

Make your own jewelry on Friday, May 9^th from 6-9 p.m.   We will be meeting at Century 21 Realty. We will be purchasing Pizza from Pizza Hut for dinner.

For a  list of supplies needed contact: Cynthia Kraus 301 638-3613 or Patrice McJett 301 870-0008.

Directions:  Waldorf Shoppers World.....in between Burlington Coat Factory and Borders Book Store.

Conference Overview

We had a great Annual Church Conference that was well attended and filled with productive questions, discussion and commitments.  Donna Harris shared her report which celebrated her volunteer base, explained the transition from Children’s Ministry to Youth Ministry and highlighted this year’s commitment of “quality not quantity in regards to programming.  Pastor James also shared his report emphasizing this next year’s goal to achieve these things: 1. Establish prayer support, 2. Secure financial strength, 3. Develop our connection with the community, 4. Define “What we do” as a church and 5. Transition from a “Welcoming” church to a “Connecting” church through an emphasis of small groups.  In terms of business the members resoundingly approved that the proposed Operating Budget and list of Advisory Team Members be forwarded on to our District Leadership for approval.  Below are some ongoing commitments for the coming year that you join in.

This is how you can be a part…

“Partners In Prayer” - Our goal for this next year is to have at least 50 people committed to praying for the church 5 days a week each week for 1 year.  At the meeting 16 people committed and if you are interested in becoming a prayer partner you can fill out the Prayer Pledge Card in your bulletin and drop it in the offering plate or Communication Card Box.  There are Prayer Bookmarks available at the back tables for you to use as a guide when you pray.

“A Ministry Giving Opportunity” – An opportunity has been presented for those who feel that God is calling them to give sacrificially above their regular tithe to help us as a church move to the next level in ministry.  The goal for this to happen was an additional $10,000 of ministry support.  Immediately we collected gifts and pledges in the amount of $4,600 bringing us nearly half way there!  Praise the Lord!  If you are interested in helping us reach our ministry goal fill out the Ministry Giving Pledge Card recording your donation, placing it in the offering plate as it goes by.  Praise the Lord for what he has already done and what he will continue to do here at the Vine.

Our church group was highlighted in this week's Maryland Independent write up on the Christmas in April project.  There was also a photo including some of our volunteers as well.  We had a great turn out, a great time, and accomplished a lot.  It was clear that Mr. Jameson was touched by the service.

To view the Maryland Independent story and pictures online go to www.somdnews.com/stories/04302008/indytop213414_32168.shtml

The Vine Community Church will be holding its Local Church Conference Sunday afternoon, April 27th, at 3:00 p.m. in the North Point High School Auditorium.  After morning service, we encourage everyone to go out to eat together at 3 Brother’s pizza to help support the Youth mission team.  At 3:00, please return to North Point for our meeting.   During this meeting you will hear the Pastors’ yearly reports, be presented with the church budget as well as the proposed list of Advisory Team leaders for the following church year.  This is a great time to get the inside scoop on where the church is heading as well as ask any questions you may have.  Everyone is welcome to attend and participate – church members will be allowed to vote.

Join the church Saturday, April 26th as we participate in the Charles County Christmas in April program.  Every year organizations throughout the community commit to fixing up the home of someone in need.  For the second year The Vine Community Church is participating by taking on a home of our own.  It is always a blessing to meet, serve, and minister to the homeowner while working to improve their quality of living.  Meet us at the house located at 9698 Kline Dr. in La Plata just off Washington Avenue from 8:00 a.m. –  2:30 p.m. followed by a catered meal at the County Fairgrounds. There are projects from cleaning, painting, and yard work all the way to heavy construction. There is a job for everyone. Only requirements are that you are above the age of 14. Parent’s signatures are required for teenagers 14-18 years old. Be sure to set aside Saturday, April 26th for one of our most exciting service projects of the year!