bulletin: april 6, 2008
Upcoming Events | Ministry News | Odds-Ends | Children | Youth

Upcoming Events:

CHEAP DATE WITH YOUR HOT MATE is a date night for couples that will be happening next Sunday, April 6th, 6 pm in the Ministry Center. Cheese Steak Hoagies will be served along with a lot of laughter as we watch “The Tale of Two Brains” from Mark Gungor’s “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage” seminar. For more details and to RSVP, contact Curt or Sue Lentz by March 30th, lentz@provide.net or 734.439.7496. We’re sorry, there is no childcare available.

VINEYARD 101 (April 6, 13, 20, & 27) is a 4 week experience designed to help newcomers connect to the life of the church. It’s a great chance to get to know other people who are new to the church and to help you figure out how to make the Vineyard Church a place to call home. Vineyard 101 meets on 4 Sundays, beginning April 6, from 1:00-3:00, in the Ministry Center across the street from the church. Childcare is available for younger children, and the class will begin in the Ministry Center following the Sunday morning celebration (after a break to grab lunch). Session materials and childcare are provided for free to all Vineyard 101 participants. Vineyard 101’s 4 sessions cover topics ranging from “Why Church?” to “What Do We Believe?” to “What Are Our Values?” to “How Do I Get Involved?” Each week includes a mix of teaching, discussion, videos, and time for personal connection. Vineyard 101 is open to everyone interested in exploring what the Vineyard Church of Milan is all about, and is a requirement for anyone interested in joining the church as a new member. Questions? Call Jesse Wilson at 734.439.2400 x 104. There is a sign up sheet in the lobby.

BAPTISM—Interested in expressing your commitment to Christ through water baptism? We’re making an opportunity to be baptized available Sunday, April
20th, during the morning celebration. Please write your name and phone number on the sign up sheet in the lobby, and grab a baptism booklet to read over. If you have any questions, please call Jesse Wilson at 734.439.2400, ext. 104.

VINEYARD REGIONAL CONFERENCE - May 13th-15th in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Great Lakes Region has exploded with churches of all sizes and innovative ministries. But what does our future look like? Change is inevitable if we want to advance the Kingdom of God in missional and Spirit-empowered ways. Let’s explore together...and move 4ward: From Here to Kingdom Come. Registrations are $75 and include conference materials, snacks, lunch, and dessert reception. Registrations may be less expensive as a group, so please contact the church office if interested. Brochures are available in the lobby.

Ministry News:

 

Odds n Ends:

CONGREGATIONAL VOTE RESULTS: Last Sunday, the congregation overwhelmingly approved the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2008, as well as all nominated board candidates: Cathy Bartholomay, Rich Brennan, Steve Davis, Eva Franklin, Al Imber and Mark Morsfield.

NEED FOR A CAR-Sue Hasselbach’s brother-in-law (who is a missionary in Kazakhstan), will be here in Michigan and is in need of a care to drive for a week to a conference in Flint and a visit to the Lansing area April 8-14. If you can help, please contact Sue at 517.423.3629.

HELP WANTED - We still need adults to serve in the office on Tues., Wed or Thurs from 10am-2pm (2 hour time slots). At least 18 yrs old, male or female. Tasks: answer phones, make copies, sort mail, schedule events and send mailings. Computer skills: PC users, MS Office Suite. Contact: Iris Mehailescu at 734.529.8059

Children's Ministry:

NEW HERE? WELCOME! We are so glad you are here with us today. We hope you will find this helpful:

Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these”.

• The Nursery (birth-walkers) and Tiny Tot (1-2 years old) classes are located downstairs and are available throughout the service. We also have a room just off the lobby, set aside for nursing mothers that is available throughout the service as well.
• All children entrusted to our care this morning will need to have a registration card filled out. These cards may be found downstairs at the sign in tables for those that are 3 years old-5th grade or in their classrooms for those in the Nursery or Tiny Tot rooms. The cards may be filled out and returned to the teacher or the monitor at the time you drop off your child.
• To ensure security, the monitor for the day will take a picture of you with your child to go on your registration cards. (This helps us to know who belongs to whom!)
• Children 3 years old—5th grade are dismissed to their classes after worship (music). We would like all children in 3rd grade or younger to be escorted by their parents. You are always welcome to join them and check out what cool things are happening downstairs!
• ALL children must be picked up from their classrooms by the parent or guardian pictured on the registration card immediately after the service.

LEADERS SERVING TODAY

Monitor: Sandy Sharkey
Nursery: Amy Lozen
Toddlers: Mark & Kim Kimbrell, Ashley Maldonado
3’s & 4’s: Paul & Amanda Sword, Emily Kirkland
K/1st graders: Brian & Kim Grieser/Cherokee
2nd/3rd graders: Kim Littlefield/Sue Sommers
4th/5th graders: Al Imber/Dave Kirkland
Large Group Leader: Rich Brennan

Youth Ministry:

MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8th Grade): LoveReflectRespond meets after the announcements at the Ministry Center.

HIGH SCHOOL (9th-12th grades): Bible, etc. meets on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month and are off the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Bible, etc. meets during the sermon time. We’re discussing real life issues and how they look when God’s involved.

during the week… 

VINETIME (9th-12th grade) At the Ministry Center every Wednesday of the month, from 7:30-9 pm. The next Vinetime is Wednesday, August 1. Play an instrument? Join us for youth band practice at 6:30 pm.

UPSTAIRS (6th-8th grade) - At the church every Thursday from 7-8:30 pm. We play games, eat snacks, worship and learn about God. Parents should drop students off at the main entrance of the church. Call Mark Lentz at 734.474.2021 if you have questions.

E (for EVERYONE) (4th-8th grade) E happens on the first Friday of the month, from 7-9 pm in the sanctuary. We play “E” and “T”-rated video games on the big screens. Check out the lobby for more details.

CONSUMED will be happening tonight, March 30, from 6-8 pm at the Milan Free Methodist (behind CVS). This is a community- wide youth event for all Jr. and Sr. High students. Call Jon Bartholomay at 734.730.1687 if you have questions.

Questions? Call Manny Begley at 734.777.6128 for more info.

SPLASH UNIVERSE (4th-6th grade) Spend an evening at Splash Universe in Dundee, Friday, April 18th. This is for all 4-6 graders, friends and families. We will meet at the Ministry Center @ 4pm and will return by 10:30 pm. $10 covers admission into the water park/$5 for pizza and pop. All students must have a completed permission slip and that they wear a bright yellow t-shirt over your swimsuit to help us identify our group. RSVP by 4/14/08 so we can plan for cars, etc. Please let us know if you can drive either one or both ways. Contact Sue Hasselbach at 517.423.3629.