Good Friday Greetings
Good Friday. It hardly seems good when we remember what this day commemorates. This is the day that we remember Jesus' death on a cross for our sin. And while it doesn't feel good, Jesus did this for us willingly. He did this to open a direct connection for us to be with the Father. It also allowed Him to impart the Holy Spirit to us after He was resurrected. Friday is here, but Sunday is on the way! Hallelujah!!
This Sunday is Ressurection Sunday and our service will have a few special elements. We are also likely to have quite a few visitors, so if you are a regular attendee of SVC, please try to go out of your way to make our guests feel welcomed. Please also be sure to invite them to the kick off of our You'll Get Through This series next week too!
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.
"You'll Get Through This" starts NEXT week!
All of our Life Groups have ramped down and next week we will start our church-wide series by Max Lucado titled, "You'll Get Through This." Each week our life groups will go through a DVD lesson from Max along with a workbook for discussions. The available meeting times for all the mid-week groups will be posted next week. We hope at least one will fit your schedule and that everyone will participate in the series. I promise it will be great! ~ Chris.
All of our Life Groups have ramped down and next week we will start our church-wide series by Max Lucado titled, "You'll Get Through This." Each week our life groups will go through a DVD lesson from Max along with a workbook for discussions. The available meeting times for all the mid-week groups will be posted next week. We hope at least one will fit your schedule and that everyone will participate in the series. I promise it will be great! ~ Chris.
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Men's Breakfast - THIS SATURDAY
Guys love breakfast! Our next men's breakfast is THIS Saturday, April 20th 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.
Guys love breakfast! Our next men's breakfast is THIS Saturday, April 20th 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.
Do you have an idea for a Life Group? It all starts with PASSION! What gets you excited and what do you enjoy doing? Whatever it is, it's usually even more enjoyable when it is done with others. Life Groups are all about getting together and building relationships. The groups don't need to center around a Bible or book study. For ideas or help, please contact Shadi.
God at Work
Has God done something in your life that would be an encouragement to others? Let us know! Send Ginger a note with what you might like to share.
Has God done something in your life that would be an encouragement to others? Let us know! Send Ginger a note with what you might like to share.
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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THRIVE - Youth Ministry
Thrive is a group for junior and senior high students. An atmosphere where literally 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.
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.
Thrive is a group for junior and senior high students. An atmosphere where literally 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.
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.
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Oasis - Now Every Sunday Morning 9:00-9:45
Oasis 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. Oasis meets directly across from where we have Sunday morning service. For more information see Marc Potocsky.
Oasis 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. Oasis meets directly across from where we have Sunday morning service. For more information see Marc Potocsky.
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!
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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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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."
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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Do we have your contact information?
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!
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!
You can catch up on all the SVC messages any time
Did you miss a message? There are a few ways you can catch up. Check out our website HERE where you can find all the messages as well as the handouts that go along with them. You can listen right in your browser.
If you listen to podcasts, the messages are also on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Podcasts. Just search for Shoreline Vineyard Church and hit subscribe. New messages will automatically be updated into your favorite podcast player! Great for in the car or on the go.
Did you miss a message? There are a few ways you can catch up. Check out our website HERE where you can find all the messages as well as the handouts that go along with them. You can listen right in your browser.
If you listen to podcasts, the messages are also on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Podcasts. Just search for Shoreline Vineyard Church and hit subscribe. New messages will automatically be updated into your favorite podcast player! Great for in the car or on the go.
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