Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is that one holiday where we can all gather together, free from political correctness and religious differences, and be thankful for all that we have. I am so thankful for everyone at Shoreline Vineyard Church and for all the hard work that everyone is doing to make our fellowship all that God wants it to be for our community and each other. Thank you all, and I hope you each get to enjoy the day with someone. If you'll be alone, please let us know. Several families have expressed there is room at their table. God bless you.
Pastor Chris & Tanya
This past Sunday we looked at what the fear of God is and what it should mean to our Christian walk. Fear of the Lord is something that we are not born with - we must learn it. We can only learn it if we study it. "Come, my children, and listen to me, and I will teach you to fear the Lord." Psalm 94:11. If the Fear of the Lord is active in your life, that will be visible through what your life produces - we call that fruit. Wisdom, The Word, your Walk, your Witness, and your Worship should all be coming through in your life when you have an appropriate fear of God. Once we understand His AWESOMENESS, then we can understand how great it is that He loves us, and what that love cost.
You can find the entire No Fear November series of messages along with the handouts for each message >>> HERE.
This Sunday:
Over the past weeks, we have seen that fear is a powerful force in our lives. It can keep us cornered and cause us to cower. Too often, it drives us away from experiencing the path God has for us. And one of the most devastating fears we have is our fear of commitment. This week we will look at the dangers of shying away from commitment, and get an in-depth look at the areas of our life that could use more commitment. When we commit the way God wants us to, we experience the blessings God has in store for us.
Praise and Worship will begin at 10:30. Why not come at 10:15 to meet and greet a little before the service starts? We also have Morning Prayer starting at 9:30, and all are welcome.
You can find the entire No Fear November series of messages along with the handouts for each message >>> HERE.
This Sunday:
Over the past weeks, we have seen that fear is a powerful force in our lives. It can keep us cornered and cause us to cower. Too often, it drives us away from experiencing the path God has for us. And one of the most devastating fears we have is our fear of commitment. This week we will look at the dangers of shying away from commitment, and get an in-depth look at the areas of our life that could use more commitment. When we commit the way God wants us to, we experience the blessings God has in store for us.
Praise and Worship will begin at 10:30. Why not come at 10:15 to meet and greet a little before the service starts? We also have Morning Prayer starting at 9:30, and all are welcome.
Sharing in the joys and challenges of life with other people who care for us leads to a rich experience in our journey with God. We get to practice what God is teaching us with others who will listen, challenge, and nurture us. We get to practice new skills, use our talents and gifts, and serve people in our community with others who we know and trust. Life groups are great ways to connect with others in the church as well as a way to create a comfortable environment for you to invite friends who may not be comfortable yet with showing up on a Sunday morning. Great relationships make life better and richer! Check out one of our Life Groups for yourself and experience the difference relationships make.
LIFE GROUPS ARE SUSPENDED THIS WEEK AND WILL RESUME NEXT WEEK.
LIFE GROUPS ARE SUSPENDED THIS WEEK AND WILL RESUME NEXT WEEK.
Prayer
Do you have a prayer request? We have added an online form to the website that will speed your request to the Prayer Warriors of our church! You can fill it out here.
Also, don't miss pre-service prayer every Sunday morning happening just across from where you enter the morning service. Join us in covering the service in prayer, or if you need prayer for something in your own life.
If you have questions or are interested in serving in the prayer ministry, please see Ginger for more information!
Do you have a prayer request? We have added an online form to the website that will speed your request to the Prayer Warriors of our church! You can fill it out here.
Also, don't miss pre-service prayer every Sunday morning happening just across from where you enter the morning service. Join us in covering the service in prayer, or if you need prayer for something in your own life.
If you have questions or are interested in serving in the prayer ministry, please see Ginger for more information!
Communion
Help Needed. If you are interested in setting up the weekly side table for communion, please let Lynda Stannard know! We try to have communion available each week on a table during the Sunday service. When it is there, please feel free to take part at a convenient time in the service, either alone or together with someone else.
On the last Sunday of each month, we will celebrate communion together as part of the regular service. Our next Communion Sunday will be November 25th.
Help Needed. If you are interested in setting up the weekly side table for communion, please let Lynda Stannard know! We try to have communion available each week on a table during the Sunday service. When it is there, please feel free to take part at a convenient time in the service, either alone or together with someone else.
On the last Sunday of each month, we will celebrate communion together as part of the regular service. Our next Communion Sunday will be November 25th.
Tithes and offerings
At Shoreline Vineyard we don't have a special time in the service set aside for collecting tithes and offerings. At a table located at the entrance door, you will find a small box with a cross cutout on the top. Please place your tithes and offerings in this box.
Alternatively, if you prefer to make your contribution online, you can find a link to our PayPal on the website. There you can choose to make a one-time gift, or if it is more convenient you can set up a recurring gift. You can get to that page directly by clicking here.
At Shoreline Vineyard we don't have a special time in the service set aside for collecting tithes and offerings. At a table located at the entrance door, you will find a small box with a cross cutout on the top. Please place your tithes and offerings in this box.
Alternatively, if you prefer to make your contribution online, you can find a link to our PayPal on the website. There you can choose to make a one-time gift, or if it is more convenient you can set up a recurring gift. You can get to that page directly by clicking here.
Check out our Facebook page!
Did you know SVC is on Facebook? Take a quick look at our page and be sure to hit that "Follow" button so you get the latest updates on your feed automatically. Maybe while you're there you can show a little love and click the "Like" button too! You'll find the page HERE.
Did you know SVC is on Facebook? Take a quick look at our page and be sure to hit that "Follow" button so you get the latest updates on your feed automatically. Maybe while you're there you can show a little love and click the "Like" button too! You'll find the page HERE.
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You can also sign up or update your contact information online. Just go to this link and enter your information. If we already have your information it will give you the opportunity to add or change your existing info.
Correct contact information is very important. Thank you for taking a few minutes to update yours!
We need to be able to stay in touch with everyone. If you are already getting this email, you have the first step completed. We also need your cell phone so that we can contact you with important or last minute information. Signing up is EASY! Just go to your cell phone and text the word SHORELINE to 84576. You will receive a confirmation back saying that you are all signed up.
You can also sign up or update your contact information online. Just go to this link and enter your information. If we already have your information it will give you the opportunity to add or change your existing info.
Correct contact information is very important. Thank you for taking a few minutes to update yours!
Real God. Real Life.
Shoreline Vineyard Church
P.O. Box 383
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-5435
Parish Center
770 Boston Post Road
Unit 510
Village Walk Plaza
Guilford, CT 06437
Sunday Service
10:30 am
Guilford Community Center
32 Church Street
Guilford, CT 06437
Looking ahead: This Christmas season we will join Vineyard churches worldwide as we all together look toward our Humble King, Jesus Christ. During Advent, we will see how our Humble King ushers in for us true Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.