Student Ministries: Encounter
January 6th, 6:30 - 8:30pm in The Chapel
Guardrails: Establishing boundaries based on God's expectations.

First Fridays: A Children of The Vine Connection Event
January 6th, 7 - 8pm in The Chapel
Start the New Year with a new family tradition!

Men's Breakfast
January 21st, 8 - 9:30am
Mimi's Cafe of Waldorf

2012 Prayer Journal: Abide
Pick up a Prayer Journal at the Welcome Table this weekend for $12!

Children's Ministries Serve Project
In the month of January, the children of The Vine will be collecting food items to bless our community through the Food Ministry. to donate, please stop by the classrooms.

Small Groups this week:

Tuesday, January 3
10am - Pray & Serve, Stempert
7pm - Adult Small Group, Moyers
7pm - Young Adult Small Group, Stempert

Wednesday, January 4
7pm - Adult Small Group, Eastlack

Friday, January 6
10am- Women's Small Group, Treadway

Sunday, January 8
8:45am - Adult Small Group, Treadway
5pm - Marriage Small Group, McJett

Merry Christmas to you & your family!

Please join us on December 24th at 4pm for
 The Vine's Christmas Eve Experience.
Tour guides will take you and your family through eight scenes, depicting various aspects of the Christmas story.
One scene even has live animals!
Dress warmly, as two scenes are outside. Invite a friend!

On Christmas Day, we will gather at The Chapel @ New Life
at 11am for our special 1- hour Christmas Service.
Service includes a 30 person choir!

Then join us on New Years Day to help bring in 2012! At 11am, we will again gather in The Chapel for a meaningful service, filled with music and art.

May God richly bless you this holiday season!

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE @ 10395 Berry Rd
On December 24th, from 4 - 5:30pm, join us at the church property for The Vine's Christmas Eve Experience. You and your family will walk through eight stations that show different aspects of the meaning of Christmas. One station even has live animals!
Please arrive between 3:30 and 3:55 to allow time to park and sign in. Invite your friends & neighbors!


Join us on Sunday at 11am as we continue our look at the geneaglogy of Jesus by focusing on King David.

If you've missed a Sunday during Advent and would like the ornament for that week, you can pick it up from the Welcome table on Sunday.

Christmas Day Choir Rehearsal
Are you singing in the choir on Christmas day? Our LAST rehearsal is this Sunday, December 18th from 12:30-1 in the sanctuary.

Christmas Eve Dress Rehearsals
Are you participating in the Christmas Eve service? Dress rehearsals begin this Sunday, December 18th from 4-6pm on the church property. The next (and last) dress rehearsal is on Wednesday, December 21st from 7-9pm at the church property. Please attend!

Looking for a way to serve?
Pick up your Christmas Projects List from the Welcome Table this Sunday.

2012 Prayer Journal, Abide is available for $12 purchase! Pick up a copy or more from the Welcome Table this weekend or email bstempert@thevine-church.net to place an order.


Children of The Vine December Service Project
-School Supplies for Haiti-
The Children of The Vine are partnering with the rest of the church to collect school supplies for the Jacmel school in Haiti that we financially helped to build! Pikc up your list of school supplies at the Welcome table this weekend.

Small Groups Next Week:
Sunday, December 18th
Sports Small Group, 2pm at Berry Rd, Pastor BJ
Tuesday, December 20
Adult Small Group, 7pm, Steve & Donna
Friday, December 23
Men's Small Group, 7pm, Melvin

Upcoming Dates:
December 25 - Christmas Day Service
January 6 - First Fridays: A Children of The Vine Connection Event
January 6 - Student Ministries: Encounter
January 21 - Men's Breakfast at Mimi's Cafe

Women of The Vine Ornament Exchange
Tonight at Pastor Anita's Home!
Dec 9th @ 7pm
10295 Stewards Chance Road
White Plains, MD
Bring a wrapped ornament to exchange
and a Christmas snack to share!




Christmas Choir Rehearsal
This Sunday!
12:30-1:00pm
In the sanctuary.




Advent Ornaments
If you've missed a Sunday during Advent
& would like that ornament, stop by the Welcome Table.




Christmas Eve Invitation
Use the invite in your bulletin on Sunday to
invite your friends, family, or community!
More invites will be available at the Welcome Table.




Church Builder's Club Fundraiser
Pick up a handful of newsletters from the greeters
 on Sunday to give to your family, friends, & businesses.





Looking for a way to serve?
Pick up a Christmas Projects List at the Welcome Table.





2012 Prayer Journal: Abide
Pick up a prayer journal at the
Welcome Table for $12!




Children of The Vine December Service Project
*School Supplies for Haiti*
The Children of The Vine are partnering with the rest of the
church to collect school supplies for the Jacmel school in Haiti
that we financially helped to build!  Pick up a list of accepted
school supplies at the Welcome Table or in a classroom.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Enjoy the day with your family & remember to thank your Heavenly Father for His many blessings!



Student Ministries: ENCOUNTER
December 2nd, 6:30 - 8:30pm, 10395 Berry Rd
God's Plan = People Having Passion for People

First Fridays: A Children of The Vine Connection Event
December 2nd, 7 - 8pm, The Chapel
Family Game Night!

2012 Prayer Journal: Abide
Looking for a way to consistently stay in The Word? Pick up a Prayer Journal at the Welcome Table for $12.

Christmas Choir Rehearsals begin next week!
12:30 - 1pm in the sanctuary
Please bring your sheet music to each rehearsal.

Children of The Vine November & December Service Project
-School Supplies for Haiti-
The Children of The Vine are partnering with the rest of the church to collect school supplies for the Jacmel school in Haiti that we financially helped to build! Pick up a list of accepted school supplies this weekend at the Welcome Table or a classroom.


Small Groups This Week:

Sunday, November 27
2pm - Sports Small Group, Pastor BJ
5pm - Marriage Small Group, McJetts

Tuesday, November 29
10am - Pray & Serve, Bethany
7pm - Young Adult Small Group, Bethany

Wednesday, November 30
7pm - Adult Small Group, Pastor Anita

Thursday, November 30
7pm - Men's Small Group, Melvin

Friday, November 2
10am - Women's Small Group, DeAnna

Sunday, December 4
8:45am - Adult Small Group, Pastor BJ

"Be Glorified"
Open House and Art Show
This Saturday!
November 19th, 5-7pm
10395 Berry Road
Featuring art by Lorena Long



Children's Ministries
Family Communion:
This Sunday,
12:20-12:30 in the Elementary Classroom


2012 Prayer Journal: Abide
Looking for a way to consistently stay in The Word?
Pick up a prayer journal on Sunday!
Consider purchasing one as a Christmas gift!
Available for $12 at the Welcome Table.


Children of The Vine
November/December Service Project:
As part of The Vine's three-part Christmas Service Project,
the Children of the Vine will be serving the WORLD.
We are collecting school supplies for Haiti during these 2 months. 
Lists of acceptable items are available at the
Welcome Table and in the children's classrooms.


The Vine's website has been updated!
Please visit www.thevine-church.net to see
 new photos, information, and to listen
to sermons online.

Connection Class
This Sunday!
12:30-1:30 in the Elementary Classroom
Take the next step and find out more
about The Vine Wesleyan Church!




"Be Glorified"
Open House and Art Show
November 19th, 5-7pm
10395 Berry Road
Featuring art by Lorena Long




Christmas Day Choir
If you signed up to sing in the choir on Christmas Day,
please stop by the Welcome Table to pick up
your CD and sheet music.




Children of The Vine
November/December Service Project:
As part of The Vine three-part Christmas Service Project,
the Children of The Vine will be serving the WORLD.
We are collecting school supplies for Haiti during these
2 months.  A list of acceptable items are available at the
Welcome Table and in the Children's Ministries classrooms.




Small Group Serving
Are you serving with your small group?
Encourage your small group to
adopt a Christmas service project!




*We're looking for a live sheep for
our Christmas Eve service. 
Do you know someone who can help?
Please see a staff member with any information!

Haiti Missions Trip Informational Meeting
This Sunday, 12:30-1:30
Pastor BJ is taking a team of 3-5 people to Jacmel, Haiti from Dec 26th-29th.  The team will be delivering The Vine's collected school supplies to a World Hope International school.  If you're interested in finding out more, please attend this meeting in the elementary classroom.


"Be Glorified" Open House and Art Show
November 19th, 5-7PM
10395 Berry Road
Featuring art by Lorena Long


Christmas Day Choir
If you signed up to sing in the choir Christmas Day,
please stop by the Welcome Table and pick up
your CD and sheet music.


Children of The Vine
November/December Service Project:
As part of The Vine's three-part Christmas Service Project,
the Children of The Vine will be serving the WORLD.  We will be
collecting school supplies for Haiti during these 2 months.  Lists
of acceptable items will be available next week.


Tithing Report
Monthly Budget: $18,418.20
October Tithing Report: $15,593.07
Average Weekly Attendance:  73

Other Options for Giving:
*Automated Account Debiting
*Recurring Credit Card Processing
*PayPal (info@thevine-church.net)



Upcoming Dates:

Small Groups This Week:
Sunday, Oct 30th - 2pm, Sports Small Group @ Berry Rd
Tuesday, Nov 1 - 10am, Prayer & Serve
Friday, Nov 4 - 10am, Women's Small Group @ Decker's
10am, MomsTalk: Mothers of Young Children
Sunday, Nov 6 - 8:45am, Adult Small Group @ McDonalds
5pm, Marriage Small Group @ McJett's

Upcoming Dates:
Nov 13th - Connection Class
Nov 19th - 5-7pm, Open House & Art Show @ 10395 Berry Rd
Dec 24th - 4pm, Christmas Eve Service @ Berry Rd
Dec 25th - Christmas Day Service

Haiti Missions Trip Informational Meeting
Nov 6th, 12:30 - 1:30
If you're interested in delivering school supplies to Haiti on Dec 26 - 29, please attend this meeting.

Christmas Day Choir
Sign up at the Welcome Table this weekend or email the church at bstempert@thevine-church.net to join the 30+ other singers in this year's Christmas Choir!

Children's Ministries Volunteer Training
This Sunday, Oct 30th, 12:30 - 1:30 in the conference room.
If you volunteer in the Sunday morning Children's Ministries and did not attend last week's training, please plan to attend this training.

Student Ministries: ENCOUNTER
Friday, Nov 4th, 6:30 - 8:30pm at 10395 Berry Rd
"Discover the Rhythm Within"

First Fridays: A Children of the Vine Connection Event
Nov 4th, 7 - 8pm at The Chapel
Come pack boxes for Operation Christmas Child!

Children of The Vine October Service Project
Operation Christmas Child Boxes
This is your last week to donate items for these gift boxes which are sent to children around the world! Pick up a list of acceptable items at the Welcome Table this weekend, or consider sponsoring postage for $7 per box.

Work Day @ The Vine
This Saturday!!
October 15th, 7am-2pm

Volunteer Opportunities include:
bake sale, yard sale, lemonade stand,
house/yard work

Mark your communication card on
Sunday if you're interested in volunteering!

**Yard Sale Item Drop-Off**
Friday, October 14th, 5-7pm @ Berry Rd





Children's Ministries
Family Communion
This Sunday!
12:20-12:30pm
in the Elementary Classroom





Baby Shower for Ebonique
Ladies, come out to Mimi's Cafe on Sunday at 3pm
for tea, dessert, and to bless the Barkers with diapers!





Haiti Missions Trip
December 26-29th
Talk to Pastor BJ to join a team
of 3-5 people to deliver the school supplies
our church is collecting to the World Hope school
in Jacmel, Haiti.