Lakes Area Vineyard Church

Weekly Update – April 21, 2011

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Here’s What’s Coming up!

Easter Basket Outreach

108 kids who may have gone without will receive Easter baskets this year because of your contributions and support. Thank you once again for loving this community in a practical way!

Mother Daughter Brunch, Saturday, May 7 from 10am-12pm

This is an opportunity for women of all ages to celebrate being mothers and daughters. Come and eat brunch, hang out, and listen to a speaker. Children will also have the opportunity to make their mom a craft. Send pictures of you with your favorite women to Jen Barberg if you would like to be in the slide show. Register at the info center. Brunch cost is $10 for adults and teens and $5 for 12 and under.

Child Dedications, Sunday, May 8

The next opportunity to have your child dedicated is on May 8. If you would like more information about child dedication at LAVC or would like to sign up, please visit the info table at the connection center. You can also visit the website at www.lakesareavineyard.com and find the registration form online. Simply go to the main page and click the resource tab, then click on the forms button. You will find the dedication form on this page. Registration deadline is May 1.

Volunteer Appreciation, Saturday, May 14

On Saturday May 14th the pastor’s and church staff are doing an appreciation party to say “thank you” to anyone who serves in a ministry here at the Vineyard on a regular basis. Currently that’s 247 people! We’ve sent each of these folks a postcard invitation, but we don’t want to miss anyone….so if you regularly serve by volunteering here, and you didn’t receive your invitation…please call the church office and we’ll get it sent to you this week. Don’t miss out on this fun party…we are very grateful for your generous gift of service to God’s kingdom work.

Dad Camp, June 17-June 19

Register at the info center today for a great camping trip just for dads and kids. We’ll be group camping at Glendalough State Park just north of Battle Lake. Cost is $35 per person or $100 per family. Contact Job Barberg at jobb@lakesareavineyard.com or call 218.846.1199.

White Earth Outreach, June 20-24

Do you have a heart for missions? Would you like to get a taste of what mission work is like? In June a group from Lakes Area Vineyard Church will be joining other Vineyard churches to bless the Elbow Lake community. Our purpose is to love and care for the kids in the Elbow Lake area. If you would like more information in how you can get involved please visit the info center today or email Adam Neuerburg at adamn@lakesareavineyard.com .

Online Giving Now Available!!!

We are pleased to announce that we can now provide the opportunity for members and attendees to make safe and secure financial contributions online. If you would like to give online, please grab an “Online Giving” brochure in the lobby for detailed instruction.

Weekly Update – April 3, 2011

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^“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39

“New beginnings”…a craving I have for some areas in my life, but also something I’ve experienced in other parts. My greatest “new beginning” was when I decided to turn my life over to Jesus and do my best to get to know Him, love Him and serve Him all of my days. Have you had this kind of “new beginning” yet? Today I challenge you to consider who Jesus is and what He did for you…you’re “new beginning” could start at any moment…

“How deep the Father’s love for us”

How deep the Father’s love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure

How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory

Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers

It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom

Troy M. Easton – Pastor, Community and Family Life

Mission Impossible April 9 from 1-6pm

Vineyard Basics April 10 at 12:00pm

The vineyardbasics class covers valuable and necessary information as you begin your involvement here at LAVC. If you are new to LAVC or have been attending for a while we encourage you to attend this class. The vineyardbasics class functions as a prerequisite to becoming an official member as well. Please register with your connection card and return it to the Info Center. Childcare and Lunch are provided.

LAVC Building Expansion Plans

Plans have been developed plans for our building expansion. You can see the rendering and floor plan in the lobby after the service and at www.lakesareavineyard.com by clicking on About Us and then Building Expansion and Capital Giving.

Debt Reduction Vote

Our Business Advisory Team and Pastoral Team agree that it would be wise to use our current balance of capital giving money to pay off the ~$490,000 in current church debt while continuing to raise funds for the building expansion. Our church family will vote on this to affirm it is the right decision for LAVC. The vote will be held on Sunday, April 10 after each service. All official members over the age of eighteen, and anyone over the age of eighteen who has pledged and/or given to the capital giving campaign will be allowed to vote. If you are unable to vote on Sunday, April 10, you can pick up an absentee ballot from the church office Tuesday-Friday from 8:30AM to 4:00PM and you may cast your vote anytime before April 10.

Capital Giving Campaign Pledges

Paying off our debt and pursuing a building expansion is a HUGE undertaking! The projected price tag for doing both is $1.75 million. We ask that each person who considers LAVC their church home to join together and make this happen by praying and giving. If you would like to give above your tithe to the Capital Giving Campaign please communicate with us by filling out a pledge card and returning it to the main office. Even if you have pledged before, please fill out a new pledge card indicating how much you are planning to give in the year to come.

Car Wash Outreach April 11 from 4-7pm

Frequently here at LAVC we like to offer the opportunity for us to “GO” as part of our vision into the community to serve others. Weather permitting on April 11 we will be going to the Boys and Girls Thrift Store parking lot to wash cars for free. This is a practical way to show God’s love to our community. We invite you and your family to join us for this outreach. Sign up at the Info Center for a time slot that works best for your schedule.

Easter Basket Outreach

This Easter, LAVC will be giving Easter baskets to around 150 area children. Please join us by giving Easter baskets, Easter grass, candy, small toys, stuffed animals, plastic eggs, crayons, coloring books, hair ties, school supplies, art supplies, bubbles, other Easter basket supplies, or a fully filled Easter basket. Thank you for helping us share God’s love with area kids and their families this Easter. Please bring the items to the church during the week of April 10. If you would like to help assemble or deliver baskets visit the info center today for more details.

White Earth Outreach, June 20-24

Weekly Update – March 27, 2011

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¹⁹ “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. ²⁰ Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.”

²¹ “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. ²² You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. ²³ Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. ²⁴ God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”

²⁵ The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.”

²⁶ Then Jesus declared, “I, the one speaking to you—I am he.” John 4:19-26

I remember the first time I saw someone put their hand in the air during the worship music of a service. It caught me off guard and even freaked me out a bit, but it also sparked something in me that wanted to know why someone would do that and what would possess a person to do something so visible as they sang to Jesus.

I even remember the first time I put my hand up during worship music. I was at a youth conference shortly after I had decided to start following Jesus. We were singing “Here I am to Worship” and in my heart was this extreme feeling of gratitude and awe. I wanted to tangibly show God that I was His and that I meant what I was singing about and the only thing I knew to do was to shoot my hand in the air. Once I did, it was like a release of the “pressure” on my heart and gratitude for Jesus.

I love to worship God…in fact I’d go as far as saying I have a passion to worship. Worship is more than just singing songs or putting your hand in the air. Worship is a way to live life out of the love and gratitude we have for God…for all that He is and all that He’s done and continues to do. It unleashes something in us that connects us to God and helps us to grow as His children.

God desires those that worship Him in Spirit and in truth…with their heart and their minds. Are you one that worships this way? Are you one that desires to live a life of worship to our King?

This week I pray for an awakening in your heart and your mind…that you would desire to worship the Father this way.

With love,

Troy M. Easton – Pastor, Community and Family Life

Mission Impossible April 9 from 1-6pm

Vineyard Basics April 10 at 12:00pm

LAVC Building Expansion Plans

Debt Reduction Vote

Capital Giving Campaign Pledges

Car Wash Outreach April 11 from 4-7pm

Easter Basket Outreach

White Earth Outreach, June 20-24

Weekly Update – March 13, 2011

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^“In the third year of the reign of King Cyrus of Persia,Daniel (also known as Belteshazzar) had another vision. He understood that the vision concerned events certain to happen in the future—times of war and great hardship. When this vision came to me, I, Daniel, had been in mourning for three whole weeks. All that time I had eaten no rich food. No meat or wine crossed my lips, and I used no fragrant lotions until those three weeks had passed.” Daniel 10:1-3 (NLT)

Have you ever watched a movie that seems to make your heart come alive? A movie that evokes emotions and thoughts inside you that gets your heart racing? This happens to me a lot, especially when I watch movies like “The Chronicles of Narnia”, “The Matrix” and “The Lord of the Rings”. For some reason I connect with the stories and the characters in a way that draws something powerful out of me.

My heart wakes up to things about life that are true when I watch these types of movies and it’s easy for me to parallel the stories to those that I find in the Word of God and the life that I’m currently living. They draw out my passion for God, and even though I don’t carry a physical shield and a sword, I know that there’s a battle going on and I want to be prepared to fight.

We all need to let God wake up our passion for Him because…

1. Things aren’t what they seem. There’s a battle underway. This world is at war.

2. We have a crucial role to play

3. Fate has chosen you…A family will protect you…Evil will hunt you

We must learn to live in a state of expectation when it comes to our relationship with God and our lives in this world. He’s got something incredible planned and He’s given us the tools and the abilities with His power to rise above darkness and gain victory.

Sunday morning, Bryan challenged us in the area of expectation as it pertains to our attitude on Sunday mornings and he asked us these three questions:

1. Did you arrive here with an expectation to meet with God?

2. What do you expect from God this morning?

3. What can you do this morning to stir up your expectation that God will show up?

God bless your week everyone,

Troy M. Easton – Pastor, Community and Family Life

Minnesota Food Share Month

Beginning March 6, LAVC will be collecting non-perishable food for the Becker County Food Pantry. Minnesota Food Share matches any donations made in March so please bring your donations to the bin in the lobby through March 27.

Mission Impossible April 9 from 1-6pm

Vineyard Basics April 10 at 12:00pm

Easter Basket Outreach

White Earth Outreach, June 20-24

Weekly Update – March 6, 2011

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^“Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” Genesis 1:26

Our Heavenly Father…our God is a relational being…He is three persons in one…A God who desires to have a relationship with all human kind. He’s always known meaningful relationship because of the trinity…We desire authentic relationships and community because God desires them…

As human beings, we weren’t meant to live alone, away from meaningful connection. God created each of us to be relational beings with a craving to belong and connect. Jesus’ prayer in John 17 was that all of His followers would experience the kind of meaningful relationships with each other that the Trinity has always experienced; relationships marked by intimacy, trust, mutual encouragement, support, love and honor.

Casual connections can’t provide or facilitate what Jesus desired or died for. As followers of Jesus, we’ve been called to live lives that not only draw us into deeper intimacy and commitment with Jesus but also that share the love and truth of Jesus’ message with the world. And this happens best within the context of intentional, Christ-centered relationships.

Are you living in authentic, Christ centered community or are you trying to live life alone? What steps do you need to take to move toward Jesus is this? Consider these things this week as you begin to ask God to help you to move toward authentic community…not only because you desire it, but because you NEED it.

Troy M. Easton – Pastor, Community and Family Life

Minnesota Food Share Month

Fast for Food

Fast 4 Food is our Annual Youth Ministry Service and Fasting event. In addition to fasting for 30 hours they’ll be serving those in need in the F-M area. Sign-up and get release forms for this fun and impacting event at the Info Center today.

Annual Meeting March 18 at 6:30pm

Mark your calendars it is time for the membership of the church to come together to hear about the state of the church and plan for the future of LAVC. If you are a member of LAVC we recommend that you make this meeting a priority to attend.

White Earth Outreach, June 20-24

Weekly Update – February 27, 2011

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“If we are out of our mind, it is for the sake of God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you. For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” 2 Corinthians 5:13-15

How many of you have experienced life change because of Jesus? How many of you have experienced Jesus in some way because of someone or something at LAVC?

I love this church so much…God is changing lives here… people are getting to know Jesus for the first time…their coming to an understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus…their leaning to love God…to love others…to give…to serve…people are experiencing God’s love in tangible ways…people are encountering the Holy Spirit’s power through the healing in their lives and relationships, and people are giving it away to others and this community. It’s incredible…This is what life is all about…it’s about loving God and loving others and the fact that this church is about that gets me so fired up!

Lakes Area Vineyard has been around for about 14 years and we believe that Jesus told the church exactly what the church is supposed to be doing and in the book of Matthew, we have the clearest picture of what he said…we talk about this passage a lot here because it’s essential to our existence as followers of Jesus and as a church. It says this in Matthew 28 “Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…”

As a church…as His followers He’s asking us to go to every nation, tribe and tongue…every person that has yet to hear the good news about Jesus. He’s asking us to help people become disciples, to live for Jesus and to live like Jesus. On top of this commission is a command that comes straight from the lips of our savior… Matthew 22:37-39 “ Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

We want to be a church that does these things well…and we believe that God’s given us a vision to fulfill…a purpose to help us to do this…To Gather searching hearts into the saving embrace of God’s love, Grow in the truth and transforming power of the gospel, and Go giving ourselves with genuineness and passion to our God.

We want to be a church where people are welcome to be themselves…to come as they are and feel like they don’t have to be someone they aren’t…

We want to be a church that welcomes people well…that removes obstacles to belonging…a church where people can encounter, get to know and move toward Jesus…

We want to be a church that disciples believers, that facilitates spiritual growth, authentic relationships and community and allows for the power of the spirit to come and have His way!

And we want to be a church that gives it away well…one that reaches out to the people outside these walls and shares the Love that we’ve experienced from Jesus to those who maybe haven’t…

Will you join us on our mission?

Troy M. Easton – Pastor, Community and Family Life

Lost and Found March 6

Are you missing something? Perhaps your coats, shirt, Bibles, or dishes have found their way to our lost and found bin. Please check out the lost and found table out by our main entrance. All items not claimed by the end of church services today will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club.

Family Sledding Party TODAY from 1:00-3:00

Grab your sled and head to Svare’s house for an afternoon of racing down their monster sledding hill. Bring a snack to share, we’ll provide the hot chocolate. Directions available at the info center.

Minnesota Food Share Month

Fast for Food

Annual Meeting March 18 at 6:30pm

White Earth Outreach, June 20-24

Weekly Update – February 20, 2011

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“1 Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters,what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. ² They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity.

³ For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford, but far more. And they did it of their own free will. ⁴ They begged us again and again for the privilege of sharing in the gift for the believers in Jerusalem. ⁵ They even did more than we had hoped, for their first action was to give themselves to the Lord and to us, just as God wanted them to do.

⁶ So we have urged Titus, who encouraged your giving in the first place, to return to you and encourage you to finish this ministry of giving. ⁷ Since you excel in so many ways—in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us—I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving.” 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

I’m like most Americans…I have a desire for a nice home, a growing family and financial security. I’ve grown up in a society where money has become what we pursue to some degree and for a lot of us, it’s also become something we can become quite possessive about too. We work hard, we sacrifice and we do things to get ahead, however it’s an uphill climb and an endless battle. I don’t think many of us have ever been satisfied with where we’re at financially. We give money so much power and we let it control the way that we do life.

I remember when God started working in my heart in regards to giving. It was an enormous challenge. I was young, on my own and struggling to find a way to pay for all the different things going on in my life. 10% was incredibly intimidating and it hurt, but I wanted to be obedient.

The truth is that nothing we have is really ours…this life is a temporary one and all we have is God’s. He wants us to be good stewards of the things He places in our lives. Relationships, time, energy and money. The bible says that when we’re faithful with a little, we will be given more. This doesn’t necessarily mean that we’ll become financially wealthy, however it will make you rich in Christ.

When you think about your life, especially as it pertains to giving, what lie have you bought into that makes you afraid to give? If today was your last chance to give to God, what would you do?

Giving is an area that God actually asks us to test Him in. “Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!” Malachi 3:10

I dare you to test Him this week…

Troy M. Easton – Pastor, Community and Family Life

Worship Team Auditions February 27

The worship team is looking for those that have a musical gifting and feel called to serve the church with their gift. We are looking for both instrumentalists (drummers, guitarists, bass guitarists, & keys) and vocalists (must be able to sing harmonies). Register at the info center.

Vineyard Area Conference – March 4 & 5

“Connected” – Keeping the work of the Holy Spirit active in your life and community.

Please join us this year at the “Connected” Area Conference at South Metro Vineyard in Burnsville, MN. This opportunity comes around every other year and allows us the chance to connect with other Vineyard churches and hear from national speakers. This year’s main speaker is Steve Nicholson, Sr. Pastor at Evanston Vineyard in Evanston, IL and the National Vineyard Church Planting Task Force Coordinator. The Friday night session starts at 7pm and there is childcare available for children 6 years old and under. If you’re interested, want to register or get more information go online at www.riverheightsvineyard.org

Family Sledding Party Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 1:00-3:00

Annual Meeting March 18 at 6:30pm

White Earth Outreach, June 20-24

Weekly Update – February 13, 2011

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Hebrews 4:9-10

⁹ There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; ¹⁰ for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his.

Luke 23:55-56

⁵⁵ The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. ⁵⁶ Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment.

I love Saturdays! I love not setting an alarm, making breakfast with my family, drinking coffee in my PJs and just spending time enjoying the day. I enjoy naps with my wife while our son sleeps, sharing a meal with good friends and family and plopping down in front of a movie before bed. You know, I’ve never really thought of it before because it’s never been an intentional thing, but Saturdays are pretty much my Sabbath day of rest and they’re my favorite day of the week! I’m not sure what I’d do if Saturdays didn’t exist.

Bryan’s message on Sunday really struck a chord in my heart. I’m one who always likes to have something going on. I get board easy and have a hard time just sitting, however, in the last couple years as life has gotten busier I’ve noticed a craving in me for that and if I don’t get it I notice a change in my energy levels as well as my attitude.

As God’s children, He asks us to obey His command to rest…to take a Sabbath. If we’re really honest, this seems to be one of those commands that not too many of us take seriously. We rationalize why it doesn’t fit our lifestyle and how it will just have to wait till things slow down a bit, but I wonder how this way of thinking has affected who we are in our day to day and who we are in Christ? Could there be a connection with our productivity and our ability to stop and slow down a bit? How would intentionally planning a Sabbath each week affect you, your family and your relationships?

My challenge for you this week is to consider how you can be intentional about planning a Sabbath into your week. Take note of the things you notice that happen as a result of it. Maybe it’s not Saturday or even Sunday for you, but take a day to pause, pray and play!

Warmly,

Troy M. Easton – Pastor, Community and Family Life

Baptisms- February 27

Baptism is an important step toward Jesus and an act of obedience after one makes the decision to become a disciple. We’re hosting another opportunity to get baptized on February 27 and everyone is welcome to attend. If you have a relationship with Jesus, have never been baptized or if you’re considering being re-baptized, please stop by the info center and sign up or fill out a form online at www.lakesareavineyard.com. Simply go to the main page, click the resource tab, and then click on the forms button. You’ll find the baptism form on this page. A prerequisite Baptism class will be held on February 20 at 12:00pm.

Worship Team Auditions February 27

Vineyard Area Conference – March 4 & 5

“Connected” – Keeping the work of the Holy Spirit active in your life and community.

Family Sledding Party Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 1:00-3:00

Annual Meeting March 18 at 6:30pm

White Earth Outreach, June 20-24

Weekly Update – February 6, 2011

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Ever since I first decided to start following Jesus, my heart has been to become a true disciple. I’ve been challenged and have grown and the process hasn’t always been fun or enjoyable, but because of the truth of the gospel and the power of God, I crave intimacy and depth when it comes to my spiritual life.

Nothing in this world is guaranteed and most of the time, we don’t get to choose how our lives are going to end up, however, each of us has been given a choice of whether or not we want to know our creator. We’ve been presented powerful truth that can change our lives and the only thing that’s required of us is a simple “yes” to it all.

Over the last few months, we’ve been weaving in and out of a series that has taught us about each stage when it comes to our journey’s of faith, and it’s pretty obvious that when it comes to Jesus and following Him, it’s a process and no doubt will be one that lasts a lifetime. What have you learned about yourself in the last months? Have you had the chance to evaluate your story to see what stage in your faith journey you’re in? Have you been challenged to go further when it comes to your relationship with Jesus? What type of person do you want to be and does your faith permeate every area of your life? These are questions I want to challenge you with this week.

Each of us has been given one life to live and time is a resource we can’t recreate. Each moment that you’re alive is precious and when it comes to the scope of it all, the only thing that really matters is whether or not you’ve made a decision to follow Jesus. Don’t rush the journey, but ask God to guide you through it one step at a time. He knows your heart and no doubt has incredible things in store for you if you’ll allow Him to write the rest of your story. We all have the potential to be at a place in our faith that we never thought we’d reach…will you let God help you get there?

Listed below are the 6 stages of our faith journeys. Where are you today? Where do you want to be?

Stage 1. Discovering God

Stage 2. Becoming a Disciple

Stage 3. Kingdom Work

The Wall: Hard and difficult time spiritually…challenged

Stage 4. Vertical People

Stage 5. Horizontal People

Stage 6. Love Walks the Line

Love you all,

Troy M. Easton – Pastor, Community and Family Life

S.H.A.P.E Class, February 11 from 7-9:30pm

Discovering your uniqueness and God given spiritual gifts is vital to moving beyond Stage 2 on your Critical Journey. If you’d like to learn how God has “SHAPED” you. Come, Friday Feb. 11th from 7-9:30 p.m. We will cover how to find your top 3 spiritual gifts, find motivation through the passion of your heart, recognition of natural abilities, and how your personality and experiences lend themselves to helping others discover God. No cost is involved but book recommendations will be given for personal follow-up study. Please register at the Info Center. No childcare is provided.

Vineyardbasics Sunday, February 13 at 12:00pm

The vineyardbasics class is one of the first steps in getting involved at LAVC and it covers valuable and necessary information as you begin your involvement here. We expect everyone that calls LAVC their church home to make this class a priority. The vineyardbasics class functions as a prerequisite to becoming an official member as well. Please register by February 6 with your connection card and return it to the Info Center. Childcare and Lunch are provided.

Valentines Night Outreach, Monday, February 14 from 5-8pm

We are excited to offer another great outreach opportunity for this church family. On Valentines Night, we are opening our doors to offer free childcare for parents outside of our church walls that could use a night out to refresh and re-ignite their marriages. Feel free to invite people you know that could take advantage of this night. An RSVP is needed. Call the church office to reserve a spot @ 218-846-1199. There is a need for more volunteers for this outreach, please visit the Info Center for more information in how you can get involved or contact Adam Neuerburg at adamn@lakesareavineyard.com .

Baptisms- February 27

Regularly here at the Vineyard, we offer opportunities for baptisms. If you have a relationship with Jesus, have never been baptized or if you are considering being re-baptized, the next opportunity will be on February 27 after the church services. If you’re interested, please stop by the info center at and sign up or fill out a form online at www.lakesareavineyard.com. Simply go to the main page, click the resource tab, and then click on the forms button. You will find the baptism form on this page. A prerequisite Baptism class will be held on February 20 at 12:00pm.

White Earth Outreach, June 20-24

Do you have a heart for missions? Would you like to get a taste of what mission work is like? In June a group from Lakes Area Vineyard Church will be joining other Vineyard churches to bless the Elbow Lake community. Our purpose is to love and care for the kids in the Elbow Lake area. We are looking for volunteers to help cook, lead small groups, and have a great time building relationships. This time is organized much like a Vacation Bible School. If you would like more information in how you can get involved please visit the info center today or email Adam Neuerburg at adamn@lakesareavineyard.com .

Weekly Update – January 30, 2011

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We’re rounding the corner with “The Critical Journey” series and as we approach its conclusion, we wanted to get a helpful tool into your hands to help you move forward.

Each week during the services, questions have been asked to challenge each of us to consider where we’re at in our “Journey of Faith” and now, we’ve entered a major stage of evaluation and need to consider where we’re at when it comes to our 5 resources and our 5 relationships.

5 Resources:

1. Our Bodies

2. Our Emotions

3. Our Gifts, Strengths & Passions

4. Our Money

5. Our Sabbath

5 Relationships:

1. With our spouse

2. With our children

3. With friends (this includes family too)

4. Conflicts with others

5. With God

Click on this link A Critical Journey: Resource & Relationship Wheel for a copy of the worksheet/tool that we’re using to wrap this up. Take some time to seriously pray about these 10 areas and then fill in your “wheel” to correlate. After you’ve finished filling out the wheel, click on this link A Critical Journey: Moving Forward to find information to help you set a S.M.A.R.T. goal.

Love you all,

Troy M. Easton – Pastor, Community and Family Life

S.H.A.P.E Class, February 11 from 7-9:30pm

Vineyardbasics Sunday, February 13 at 12:00pm

Valentines Night Outreach, Monday, February 14 from 5-8pm

Baptisms- February 27

White Earth Outreach, June 20-24

Do you have a heart for missions? Would you like to get a taste of what mission work is like? In June a group from Lakes Area Vineyard Church will be joining other Vineyard churches to bless the Elbow Lake community. Our purpose is to love and care for the kids in the Elbow Lake area. We are looking for volunteers to help cook, lead small groups, and have a great time building relationships. This time is organized much like a Vacation Bible School. If you would like more information in how you can get involved please visit the info center today or email Adam Neuerburg at adamn@lakesareavineyard.com .