Hello Everyone,
Last week we continued our "Commission Possible!" series that focuses us on how the church exists to support each believer in accomplishing five purposes for our lives in our calling to accomplish the Great Commission. One of the most important aspects of that commission is spreading the Good News of the full gospel - the hope we have through Jesus Christ. Most Christians understand the need to share, but freeze up when the opportunity arises - either because they don't know what to do or they are just afraid. However, there is nothing to be afraid of if we just be ourselves and share our lives and stories. Look how simple and natural the Bible wants it to be for us: 2 Timothy 1:7 - The Holy Spirit, God’s gift, does not want you to be afraid of people, but to be wise and strong, and to love them and enjoy being with them. If you will stir up this inner power, you will never be afraid to tell others about our Lord.
The best and most effective way to share our hope is to listen and share our lives and our stories. Jesus said we would be His witnesses - not his attorneys. We all have so much in common when it comes to our questions, desires, and hopes. There's no need to sell, debate, convince, or get theological about things. Let's enjoy being with each other - including those who haven't yet found their hope in Christ.
The best and most effective way to share our hope is to listen and share our lives and our stories. Jesus said we would be His witnesses - not his attorneys. We all have so much in common when it comes to our questions, desires, and hopes. There's no need to sell, debate, convince, or get theological about things. Let's enjoy being with each other - including those who haven't yet found their hope in Christ.
THIS SUNDAY - Our mission continues...
Worship - it's so much more than just singing praises. When we express our love & gratitude to God for who He is, what He’s done, what He’s said, and what He’s promised to do - that's worship! This Sunday we look at another of our purposes - our need to worship, and why it is important that we worship with others. We will also expand our view to see all the different ways we can worship God in our daily lives and even how through worshipping God we can receive additional strength and understanding for our lives. See you there!
Life Groups are one of the most unique ministries SVC has to offer in that unlike anything else, they have the ability to fulfill BOTH the Great Commandment AND the Great Commission. Together we can share in the joys and challenges of life with people who care for us leading 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.
Our Riches in Christ
Join Marc Potocsky as he leads a life-changing, eye-opening 12-week bible study of the book of Ephesians, called, "Our riches in Christ."
This letter along with the letter to the Colossians is the pinnacle of God's progressive revelation of the mystery of the gospel to the church given to the apostle Paul, the "Apostle of grace." Its main theme is God’s gift to the church (you and I), which is His body and the foundational multifaceted Grace of God, establishing the believers calling, position, identity, and perfect union in Christ.
Join Marc Potocsky as he leads a life-changing, eye-opening 12-week bible study of the book of Ephesians, called, "Our riches in Christ."
This letter along with the letter to the Colossians is the pinnacle of God's progressive revelation of the mystery of the gospel to the church given to the apostle Paul, the "Apostle of grace." Its main theme is God’s gift to the church (you and I), which is His body and the foundational multifaceted Grace of God, establishing the believers calling, position, identity, and perfect union in Christ.
Tuesday evenings 7 pm
Tim and Jennifer Kearney's home
136 Pritchett Dr, Westbrook.
Marc: 203-640-2086
Tim and Jennifer Kearney's home
136 Pritchett Dr, Westbrook.
Marc: 203-640-2086
Thursday evenings 5 pm
SVC Parish Center Office
SVC Parish Center Office
510 Village Walk, Guilford
Eileen: 203-494-6333
Eileen: 203-494-6333
Ladies Fellowship - Thursdays - 5 pm
Join Eileen Cramer as she leads a Ladies Fellowship for women on Thursday evenings at the parish center. The topic may change from week to week, but there will always be time for fellowship and prayer. For more information, contact Eileen.
New Life Groups are continuing to form. Check back here for more information on new groups. If you have an idea for a new group, see Pastor Chris!
Men's Breakfast
Saturday, February 15th - 8 am
Our next men's breakfast is Saturday, February 15th at Denny's in Westbrook. This is a great time to just casually get together with the other men in the church and catch up and enjoy a great meal. No RSVP necessary, just show up at 8:00! For more information about any of our men's ministries or events, please contact Don at 203-980-1716.
Our next men's breakfast is Saturday, February 15th at Denny's in Westbrook. This is a great time to just casually get together with the other men in the church and catch up and enjoy a great meal. No RSVP necessary, just show up at 8:00! For more information about any of our men's ministries or events, please contact Don at 203-980-1716.
Thrive is a group for junior and senior high students. An atmosphere where anybody and everybody can come and feel included, loved, and heard. The focus is on helping young people learn how to connect with Jesus in a deeper and more personal way. They regularly tackle some very tough topics that are current in our world today.
Check out JJ Secki as he gives an intro to what to expect at THRIVE!
THRIVE meets every Wednesday at the Parish Center located in Village Walk, in Guilford. 6:30 - 8:30. For more information contact JJ Secki at 203.645.4054.
Youth Winter Retreat is coming!
We are excited for what God has in store for our teens this year! This will be a jam-packed weekend full of fun, prayer, worship, and teaching — and a great opportunity to build deep relationships in and outside of their youth group while they reignite their passion for Jesus. Contact JJ Secki.
Sat, Feb 15, 2020, 3:30 PM –
Mon, Feb 17, 2020, 12:00 PM EST
Location
Camp Ladore
287 Owego Turnpike
Waymart, PA 18472
Mon, Feb 17, 2020, 12:00 PM EST
Location
Camp Ladore
287 Owego Turnpike
Waymart, PA 18472
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Oasis and Pre-Service Prayer
Every Sunday Morning 9:00-10:15
Do you need prayer? Do you enjoy praying for others? How about just taking a break and listening for God's still small voice?
Every Sunday morning we have a time of prayer and what we call Oasis. We start with Oasis, which is a time of sitting at the feet of Jesus. It is a Harp and Bowl style of worship featuring musical prayer. The name is derived from Revelation 5:8, describing heavenly creatures which each had harps and held golden bowls full of incense (which are the prayers of the saints.) Harp and bowl, soaking Praise and Prayer in an intimate setting, finding rest for your soul. After Oasis we try to be more intentional about praying for our community, area churches, and the needs of our church.
Oasis and Prayer meet in the Leete room down the hall from where we have our Sunday morning service. For more information, see Marc Potocsky.
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Tithes and Offerings
At SVC 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. There are envelopes that will be alongside the box that will allow you to designate how you may like your gift applied, or for you to receive a giving statement for cash donations. Please feel free to add your name to your gift, or to designate it toward Tithes and offerings, Missions, or our new Building Fund.
Meals on Wheels Concert
Part of our regular missions support is sown directly into our local community through the Guilford Interfaith Volunteer organization. On Wednesday, February 12 there will be a benefit concert performed by the talented young musicians of the Guilford High School Voices, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band.
You are invited to come and enjoy an evening of music and songs performed by these talented young people. A free-will donation will be available to benefit Meals on Wheels, Friendly Visiting and Charlie’s Closet.
Wednesday, February 12, 7:30 PM
Guilford High School Auditorium
605 New England Road, Guilford, CT 06437
605 New England Road, Guilford, CT 06437
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God at Work
If you have something the Lord has done for you, we would love to share it with the church. Please let Pastor Chris know.
I will praise you to all my brothers; I will stand up before the congregation and testify of the wonderful things you have done. - Psalm 22:22 TLB
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Got another minute?
Today, more and more people start the search for a new church family online, and the first stop is usually Google. People want to get a taste of the church from the privacy of their home before they venture out to see what it is like in person. That is part of the reason we have spent so much time making our website attractive, relevant, and up to date.
However, in addition to seeing what our website is like, people also want to hear from other people what their experience has been. They way they do this is through reviews. Shoreline Vineyard Church is on Google as well as Google Maps. If you can spare a minute, maybe you would feel comfortable sharing something about our fellowship that would help someone else who is looking for a new home church? If you click HERE you will be taken to our Google Maps page. There you can see what others have said and share your story as well. Just scroll down to where you see "WRITE A REVIEW."
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Coming Soon...
- Shoreline Night of Prayer - New date to follow!
- Vineyard Eastern Conference - July 21-23 - North Jersey Vineyard, South Hackensack, NJ. Everyone is invited!
Trunk or Treat - October 27th 2-4pm
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