Vineyard Happenings

Batesville Vineyard Family,

This week's happenings are late and to the point. That's because we've been working around the clock this week to get the building project completed. We've already had 17 volunteers log a total of more than 400 hours this week. Still more to be done today if you're around and available. Here are your Vineyard Happenings:

1. Reset All-Church Journey continues this Sunday. We are participating with about 50 other Cincinnati area churches for this series leading up to Easter. During this spiritual challenge we will investigate the life and teachings of Jesus. Whether you're just curious about Jesus, beginning to seek out answers, or you've followed him for decades, all you need to do is be open to resetting your assumptions, and discovering (or rediscovering) your own beliefs about the most influential person in history. As part of Reset we want everyone to participate in a Reset group. Consider inviting a friend to join you this Sunday!

2. Don't forget about Change-2-Change. Check it out at http://sites.google.com/site/change2changebvcc/. If you received a cup for this project, don't forget to bring your change to Connections on Sunday. In just two weeks we have collected $159.75!

3. Youth Scavenger Hunt - Saturday, March 21st from 6:30-9:00pm. Meet at BVCC before running around town looking for items. Bring a friend and have a blast! Contact Jeremy for more info (812.363.4650).

4. Newcomers' Orientation Dinner - Sunday, March 29th @ 6:30. If you are new to the Vineyard and would like to learn more, get to know some other new faces, and have a great time, plan to attend this event.

5. Water Baptism - April 12th during the Easter Celebration. If you would like to go public with your faith through Water Baptism, please let me know. ALSO, if you would like to be baptized, but Easter Sunday doesn't work for you, please see me to make other arrangements.

6. Day of Prayer - April 4 from 2:00-8:00pm. All-church day of prayer and worship. For more info contact Chuck or Pat Zuber @ 812.926.4514.

7. April is our month to cover the Batesville Area Food Pantry. We need volunteers to work on Wednesdays in April from 11:45am - 4:00pm. If are interested in serving at the Food Pantry, please stop by Connections on Sunday and sign up. For more info contact Ann Marie @ 932.1318.

8. Relay for Life - We are looking for just a few more people who are willing to walk during this outreach on June 20-21. If you are interested in walking, sponsoring, or donating, please stop by Connections or contact Kindra Schuler (812.614.3456) or Libby Werner (812.212.2115).

Grace and peace to you!

13 Vineyard Happenings for Friday the 13th

Batesville Vineyard Family,

Here are 13 Vineyard Happenings for this Friday the 13th (you're not superstitious are you?):

1. Grub's Up Game Night for Adults - TOMORROW, March 14th @ 7pm. Come hang out, play games, and get to know each other. Bring along an appetizer or dessert to share. Sorry no childcare or youth at this event, but stay tuned for future family friendly events.

2. We plan to upgrade our lighting at BVCC next week. The cost comes to $150 per light. Please consider how you might contribute to the project. You can help by letting us know how many lights you would like to purchase and how you will be paying the pledge (one time or monthly payments, up to 12 months). You can participate by either filling out a pledge card on Sunday or online here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=2xaXg_2f8ECO71_2f978TQeXOg_3d_3d .

3. Due to next week's renovations, the following groups will be meeting at the Batesville Library instead of BVCC:

Koster Reset Group - Monday, March 16 @ 7pm

Pat's Reset Group - Tuesday, March 17 @ 9am

Prayer Group - Wednesday, March 18 @ 6:30pm

4. Reset All-Church Journey continues this Sunday. We are participating with about 50 other Cincinnati area churches for this series leading up to Easter. During this spiritual challenge we will investigate the life and teachings of Jesus. Whether you're just curious about Jesus, beginning to seek out answers, or you've followed him for decades, all you need to do is be open to resetting your assumptions, and discovering (or rediscovering) your own beliefs about the most influential person in history. As part of Reset we want everyone to participate in a Reset group. Consider inviting a friend to join you this Sunday!

5. Job Search Work Group Workshop - Saturday, March 21st from 9:00am-4:00pm. Contact Christopher Aune (812.933.5902) for details. Check out the website at www.jobsearchworkgroup.org.

6. Don't forget about Change-2-Change. Check it out at http://sites.google.com/site/change2changebvcc/. If you received a cup for this project, don't forget to bring your change to Connections on Sunday.

7. Youth Scavenger Hunt - Saturday, March 21st from 6:30-9:00pm. Meet at BVCC before running around town looking for items. Bring a friend and have a blast! Contact Jeremy for more info (812.363.4650).

8. Newcomers' Orientation Dinner - Sunday, March 29th @ 6:30. If you are new to the Vineyard and would like to learn more, get to know some other new faces, and have a great time, plan to attend this event.

9. Water Baptism - April 12th during the Easter Celebration. If you would like to go public with your faith through Water Baptism, please let me know.

10. Day of Prayer - April 4 from 2:00-8:00pm. All-church day of prayer and worship. For more info contact Chuck or Pat Zuber @ 812.926.4514.

11. April is our month to cover the Batesville Area Food Pantry. We need volunteers to work on Wednesdays in April from 11:45am - 4:00pm. If are interested in serving at the Food Pantry, please stop by Connections on Sunday and sign up. For more info contact Ann Marie @ 932.1318.

12. Relay for Life - We are looking for at least 15 people willing to walk during this outreach on June 20-21. If you are interested in walking, sponsoring, or donating, please stop by Connections or contact Kindra Schuler (812.614.3456) or Libby Werner (812.212.2115).

13. Jeremy and Shannon Smith (our youth and children's pastors) have new phone numbers. You can contact them by phone or text at: Jeremy (812.363.4650) and Shannon (812.363.4649).

Grace and peace to you!

Vineyard Happenings

Hello Vineyard Family!

Thanks again to everyone who helped make our transition to two Sunday Celebrations a success. You guys are great! Here are a few of the things happening at BVCC:

1. We plan to upgrade our lighting at BVCC very soon. The cost comes to $150 per light. Please consider how you might contribute to the project. You can help by letting us know how many lights you would like to purchase and how you will be paying the pledge (one time or monthly payments, up to 12 months). You can participate by either filling out a pledge card on Sunday or online here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=2xaXg_2f8ECO71_2f978TQeXOg_3d_3d .

2. Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed this Saturday. Nevertheless, if you forget to move your clock forward, we do have two options now for you to worship on Sunday mornings. The Celebrations are at 9am and 10:45am each Sunday. Children's ministry will be available both Celebrations, but Club 45 will only meet during the 9am Celebration.

3. Reset All-Church Journey continues this Sunday. We are participating with about 50 other Cincinnati area churches for this series leading up to Easter. During this spiritual challenge we will investigate the life and teachings of Jesus. Whether you're just curious about Jesus, beginning to seek out answers, or you've followed him for decades, all you need to do is be open to resetting your assumptions, and discovering (or rediscovering) your own beliefs about the most influential person in history. As part of Reset we want everyone to participate in a Reset group. Here are a list of the groups:

Children's - The children up through 5th grade will be participating in the Reset Journey with their own material on Sunday mornings.

Youth - Both Middle School and High School groups will meet every week during this journey. Both groups will meet each Sunday, 6pm at BVCC.

Engstrom Group - 222 Winding Way in Batesville, Sundays @ 6pm

Koster Group - Meeting at BVCC, Mondays @ 7pm

Deak's Group - 230 Winding Way in Batesville, Mondays @ 7pm

Pat's Group - Meeting at BVCC, Tuesdays @ 9am

Rogers' Group - 11 Bridlewood Trace in Batesville, Wednesdays @ 7pm

Life Group @ West Pearl - 611 W. Pearl St. in Batesville, Wednesdays @ 7pm

Rivera's Group - SR 129 in Osgood, Thursdays @ 7pm

Zuber's Group - SR 48 in Manchester, Fridays @ 7pm

Hudnall's Group - Meeting at BVCC, Fridays @ 7pm!

4. Grub's Up Game Night for Adults - Saturday, March 14th @ 7pm. Come hang out, play games, and get to know each other. Bring along an appetizer or dessert to share. Sorry no childcare or youth at this event, but stay tuned for future family friendly events.

5. Job Search Work Group Workshop - Saturday, March 21st from 9:30am-3:30pm. Contact Christopher Aune (812.933.5902) for details.

6. Youth Scavenger Hunt - Saturday, March 21st from 6:30-9:00pm. Meet at BVCC before running around town looking for items. Bring a friend and have a blast! Contact Jeremy for more info (812.363.4650).

7. Batesville Area Lenten Vesper Services will be held the next 4 Sundays, 7pm, at area churches. A schedule is available at Connections. Members of our worship team will be playing this Sunday & I will be speaking at the March 22nd service.

8. Newcomers' Orientation Dinner - Sunday, March 29th @ 6:30. If you are new to the Vineyard and would like to learn more, get to know some other new faces, and have a great time, plan to attend this event.

9. Water Baptism - April 12th during the Easter Celebration. If you would like to go public with your faith through Water Baptism, please let me know.

10. Day of Prayer - April 4 from 2:00-8:00pm. All-church day of prayer and worship. For more info contact Chuck or Pat Zuber @ 812.926.4514.

11. April is our month to cover the Batesville Area Food Pantry. We need volunteers to work on Wednesdays in April from 11:45am - 4:00pm. If are interested in serving at the Food Pantry, please stop by Connections on Sunday and sign up. For more info contact Ann Marie @ 932.1318.

12. Relay for Life - We are looking for at least 15 people willing to walk during this outreach on June 20-21. If you are interested in walking, sponsoring, or donating, please stop by Connections or contact Kindra Schuler (812.614.3456) or Libby Werner (812.212.2115).

13. Jeremy and Shannon Smith (our youth and children's pastors) have new phone numbers. You can contact them by phone or text at: Jeremy (812.363.4650) and Shannon (812.363.4649).

I hope to see you all on Sunday. Consider inviting someone to join you this Sunday for "Reset".

Peace,