en Love God - Love People http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com © Copyright 2000 - 2008Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2&article_id=2 The Story of the Vineyard Lewiston The Vineyard Church of Lewiston was born by a small community called Hope Chapel in 1985. In 1987 they were adopted into the Vineyard and became the first Vineyard Church in Maine. After a season of transition, Ralph and Vicki Grover became the Pastors of The Vineyard and served in Central Maine until retiring in 2004. Over time we have grown and planted many churches throught Maine and NH. We are part of a community of Vineyard churches that is world wide. In January of 2004, Phil & Janet Strout became the Senior pastors of the Vineyard Church of Lewiston. In addition to five church plants, the Lewiston Vineyard has been privileged to have linked hands with 12 other Vineyard churches in New England and participated in a number of church plants in Spain. In keeping with this story we anticipate the planting of many more churches in Maine and New England. Our Mission Statement "To actively reach the Central Maine area with the message of the Good News of Jesus Christ; to worship and adore Him and encourage others to do the same; to train and prepare God's people for the works of service so that the Body of Christ will be built up; to be a caring, creative, loving, healing, Spirit empowered community of believers who will contribute to the redemptive history of the State of Maine." Our Vision Statement "Our vision as a church is to be a community of significant size living in worship, walking in fellowship, becoming life long followers of Jesus. Using all that the Lord gives us to minister to one another, we commit ourselves to the redemptive history of the State of Maine, reaching out in every way possible to our neighborhoods and the nations that God calls us to." The Story of The Vineyard, A Community of Churches. In 1982, John Wimber, who had been a pastor and church consultant, was asked to serve as the leader of a newly formed association of about nine churches (all in Southern California) that called themselves Vineyard. As the leader of this new movement, known as The Vineyard: A Community of Churches, John pastored the pastors and trained and encouraged the planting of churches internationally. Worldwide, there have been over 620 Vineyard churches planted in the US and many through out the nations including Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, Russia, Turkey, throughout the European continent, Africa, Southeast Asia, and in Australia. God has shown us, however, that His desire is not just to build the Vineyard, but that we should promote His Kingdom, and encourage, build, and love the whole church. For more information about the Vineyard Nationally go to vineyardusa.org Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:25:44 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=86 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:58:30 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18&article_id=87 Tue, 4 Nov 2008 12:25:33 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=52 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=52&article_id=85 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:16:33 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=7 Untitled Document PHIL & JANET STROUT: SENIOR PASTORS Phil Strout is the Sr. Pastor of the Vineyard Church Lewiston. Phil and Jan are both Maine natives but have not always lived here. Phil and Jan responded to the Lord's invitation over 30 years ago. Their journey has been an exciting adventure of faith. Beginning in the 70's and through the 80's they served God together in both evangelistic efforts and church planting in South America. It was in the southern islands of Chile that Phil met the Vineyard and John Wimber via cassette. The Holy Spirit made it clear to Phil, "This is your tribe." The 90's found the Strout's with their two children Aaron and Jenna, back in the states. Both church planting and the nations continued to be their passionate pursuit. While assisting the young Lewiston church plant, Phil also worked with the churches of New England in the development and founding of local church based mission partnerships. In the spring of '93 Phil and Jan lead a church planting team to Portland, Maine to plant a Vineyard in Maine's largest city. They resigned after eight years and worked full time with AVC USA on church mobilization toward the nations. He also traveled widely among the Vineyards with "The Father's Heart for the Nations" seminar. In January 2004, Phil and Jan accepted the invitation to return to the Lewiston Vineyard as Senior Leaders. The church is experiencing remarkable growth and its members have embraced what they are calling a "Divine Assignment in Central Maine." This season of Strout's life gives them the joy of having their two adult children, married and with children, right here in the Lewiston/Auburn area! Aaron and Jenny Strout and children Cheyene, Maggie and Patrick along with Shawn and Jenna Stepp and children Marie and Ellie are part of the Vineyard community. ALLEN AUSTIN: EXECUTIVE PASTOR Allen & Darlin bumped into the Vineyard in 1991 and knew immediately that they had found a home. Allen & Darlin are both originally from Lewiston, were married in 1991 and have two children, Erik & Jennah. Darlin and the kids would say that there is a third child by the name of Zoe, however, Allen reminds them that the Pug is a dog. Allen joined the Vineyard staff in June of 1999, prior to his full time pastoral position he served as a teen leader and kinship leader for several years in the Lewiston Vineyard. While serving as a lay leader Allen worked as a Radiological Technologist at a local hospital. Darlin serves the church and Vineyard Christian School as a volunteer. Allen and Darlin have a heart to see God greatly impact the Central Maine area and are committed to helping people meet Jesus and walk with them in their journey. Allen oversees the day to day operation of the church, spending a lot of time with newcomer assimilation, new believers, and the Alpha Course. PAULINE POWELL: MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT & COUNSELING When Pauline and Rick Powell visited the Vineyard Church for the first time in July of 1991, they realized they had found their home. Pauline, from Lewiston, met Rick, while both were working in Rick's home state of Indiana. Married since 1983, they have four boys; Chad, Jason, Zachary and Jonathan. A registered counselor and Biblical counselor, Pauline joined the VCL Pastoral staff in January of 2005 to oversee Ministry Development. Before that she has served in various areas of lay leadership. Through her own personal journey, Pauline discovered a passion for Freedom Ministry; guiding individuals to a walk in freedom by helping them find healing and liberty from hurts and bondages as they "grow to know" their identity in Christ. Pauline is an assistant pastor overseeing Ministry Development and the Vineyard Ministries Department which includes such areas as Breaking Free, Divorce Care, Care Ministry, Grief Share and Counseling. A systemic thinker, she helps develop avenues for individuals to get and stay connected in their discipleship with Christ as the well as the church community. Rick, a supervisor at the Portland JetPort for the Department of Homeland Security, enjoys teaching various Discipleship Journey classes and Men's Ministry Events here at the Vineyard. He and Pauline are Small Group leaders whose goal is to build and grow healthy small groups and leaders. Ultimately, it is both Rick and Pauline's desire to help people "bump into Jesus" so that they might find the wholeness they are seeking, and in turn, become effective in impacting Central Maine for the Kingdom of God. GRIMALDI MARTINEZ: WORSHIP DIRECTOR Grimaldi was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and experienced a very dramatic conversion at the age of 17. Less than a year later he was off to Valley Forge Christian College, where he majored in Pastoral Ministry. While there he also found himself in the company of some very talented musicians and passionate worshippers of God. By the time he graduated in 1995, he was leading worship for chapel services and was well on his way to becoming a life-long seeker of God. Grimaldi met Celine at Bible College and the two were married in 1992. This union of a Puerto Rican New Yorker and a Franco-American Mainer has produced, among other things, some lively debates about the merits of white rice versus the versatility of potatoes. Their three beautiful children (Manny, Sam, and Isabel) all prefer white rice. In 1995 Grimaldi and Celine moved to Maine and were involved in a church planting effort in the Portland area for a few years. In 1998 Grimaldi became the associate pastor of a church in Gray and served in several capacities worship leader, youth pastor, and short-term missions coordinator, to name a few. During this time he also formed a band called Monday Night Project and began to teach voice lessons at Fiddlehead Center for the Arts. In 2005 the Martinez family moved to Lewiston and began attending VCL (Vineyard Church Lewiston). It didn't take long for them to feel at home. They soon became involved in the worship ministry, Grimaldi as a musician and worship leader, Celine as a background vocalist. Grimaldi just recently joined the VCL staff as the Worship Director and continues to work, for the time being, as a hair stylist in Falmouth. In his spare time Grimaldi enjoys boxing, song-writing, and perfecting the art of the home-made smoothie. MIKE WARD: TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Mike and his wife Ann grew up with a Catholic background, having a knowledge of God but never knew the depths of His love until they found The Vineyard in 1993. Having a musical background, Mike and Ann were captured by the worship team's first song, "Warrior King", and soon after felt the intimacy in worship grab their hearts. Mike became part of the worship team in 1994, and when the church birthed VCF-Mechanic Falls, Mike and Ann sensed God's leading to go on the plant. During this time, their passion for worship drew them into writing songs of worship, and felt God calling them to go into other churches bringing the Good News and fan the flame with songs of celebration, freedom, and deliverance to the community. Forming two bands, "Fortress" and "David's New Shoes" they ministered in the surrounding communities. In 2003, Mike and Ann felt called to assist a local non-Vineyard church, helping them establish their worship team. After a year of service, they missed their Vineyard roots and family, and returned to VCF Lewiston, where Mike was raised up to oversee worship. Later in 2004, he was asked to join the staff. Currently Mike leads a worship team and is the Technical Director for VCL as well as facilitating a quarterly worship song writing development class. Mike, Ann and their two children, Britnee and Zach, along with their greyhound "Judy" currently reside in Lisbon, Maine. BOB NAILOR: CHILDREN'S PASTOR Bob and Lynda Nailor came to the Vineyard in July of 1991 and quickly found themselves involved in a great adventure with God. Within a week of visiting the church they were invited to a kinship (home groups that meet weekly). Kinships quickly became vital to them and they have attended one ever since. It wasn't long before they began leading kinships. In the fall of that year, Bob felt a call to begin to work as a volunteer in the Children's Ministry program. What they didn't realize at the time was that these two decisions would shape the direction of their journey for many years to come. In 1993 "Pastor Bob" began leading Children's Ministry as a lay leader and came on staff as the Children's Pastor in June 2007. Bob and Lynda have a passion to see kids become sold out for Jesus and start their journey as life long disciples as early as possible. Bob and Lynda have been married since 1991 and have four children Amy, Amanda, Adam and Zac. Prior to coming on staff Bob worked for 20 years at Bath Iron Works as Senior Project Manager. Lynda worked for 20 years as an Interpreter for the Deaf and since 2001 has used her sign language skill teaching a special needs child at Lisbon Community School. DICK RYERSON: ADMINISTRATIVE PASTOR / SMALL GROUPS Dick was born in So. Paris, Maine and moved to Auburn in 1956. He and his wife Judi both attended Edward Little High School, where they met during their junior year. They both graduated in 1959 and were married in 1960, living in Florida and Cape Cod while Dick served in the military from 1959-1966. Dick attended the University of Maine, receiving a BS and MS while teaching and serving as principal at Gray New Gloucester High School. In 1975 Dick and Judi met the Lord, during the Charismatic renewal, while attending the Catholic Church. They moved to Windham in 1981, serving in leadership at Windham Assembly of God and then founded Windham Christian Academy, where Dick served as Administrator and Judi as secretary until 1991. In 1995 they started attending the Portland Vineyard, where they served in numerous leadership positions, as well as developing Marriage Encounter for the Vineyard. In 2003, God said, "forget retiring" and called them to plant a Vineyard Church in Sanford Maine. They moved to Sanford, along with a team and pastored the Sanford-Springvale Vineyard. After four years of growing the church to about 120, Dick sensed God saying it was time to turn the church over to the associate pastor and jump into another assignment. They moved to Lewiston in March of 2007 to work with church planters and churches adopting into the Vineyard, in Maine and New Hampshire. Dick works on staff in the area of Financial Management and Project Development. Together Dick & Judi also work in the development of the small group ministry here in the Lewiston Vineyard. They have two daughters, Heather and Heidi, and five grandchildren, Abby, Robby, Tyler, Benjamin and Sammy. TINA SALISBURY: BOOKKEEPER Tina and Mark are from New Zealand and moved to Maine in the summer of 2005. They were married in 1992 and have two girls, Bethany and Rebekah who attend the Vineyard Christian School. Tina managed her own graphic design company in New Zealand from 1992 until leaving for the US in 2003. Mark is an RN and works in the Emergency Department at MMC in Portland and volunteers in the area of international missions with the church. Tina became a Christian in 1987 in New Zealand and through experiencing the freedom, healing and grace of God in her own life has a passion to see God bring freedom and healing to others. Mark and Tina moved to the US for ministry training, having felt for a number of years that the Lord was preparing them for pastoral ministry. They first experienced the Vineyard Church in Miami in 2004 and knew that this was the tribe that God wanted them to belong to. They have both just completed the Vineyard Leadership Institutes' 2 year training. Mark and Tina are small groups leaders and help with coaching small group leaders, they are both very committed to walking out their faith and life with others in the context of small groups. Tina also helps with the youth ministry as one of the youth leaders and counselors. Tina has been the bookkeeper at the Vineyard Church since September of 2007. JENNA & SHAWN STEPP: TEEN PASTORS Jenna and Shawn Stepp have been working with youth since 2002 after they graduated from Oral Roberts University. They were youth pastors at the Vineyard in Framingham, MA for 4 years before taking a year to do the Vineyard College of Mission in Idaho and the Philippines. Shawn is currently getting his PA degree at the University of New England. Jenna is also a proud mommy to Marie and Ellie (ages 4 and 2). Both have a passion to see youth walk in authentic, radical faith and reaching out to the world around them in a relevant way. Jenna also serves as the administrator for the East Region of Vineyard churches and loves seeing pastors equipped and resourced for the journey, especially youth pastors! Most of the time you can't tell they are the leaders cause they blend with the youth :) AARON PARADIS: FACILITIES DIRECTOR Raised in the Catholic Church and confirmed in 1994, Aaron did not attend any church again until he was introduced to the Vineyard in 1998. It was here that he met his wife, Angie, and they were married at the church in 2003. Together, they led the teen ministry from 2003 to 2004, and since then, they have led and hosted numerous small groups, as well as Alpha. Having had 361 days of marriage without kids, Aaron and Angie are now the proud parents of three children - Blaine, Kerstin and James (JJ), with their fourth due in November '08. In 2002, Aaron began to volunteer in the areas of maintenance and cleaning, and in February of 2008 he was hired as the Facilities Director. A graduate of VLI (Vineyard Leadership Institute), Aaron has co-lead two teen mission trips to Mexico, and looks forward to what the future holds in serving Christ. JAY LEVESQUE: VINEYARD SCHOOL DIRECTOR Jay Levesque joined the Vineyard Christian School as the High School Math and Science teacher in 2006 after 15 years in marketing and management. He lives in Cundy's Harbor with his wife Kim and son Brandon and enjoys coaching the VCS Revolution Varsity soccer team, fishing for striped bass, and being part of the worship program at the Vineyard Lewiston. Jay and his wife Kim were involved in Collegiate ministry at Bowdoin as Navigator staff for almost 10 years prior to joining the staff as director of the Vineyard Christian School. Jay's firm belief is that the Vineyard Christian School can be an integral ministry in the vision of the Lewiston Vineyard by restoring the hope and future God promised in Jeremiah 29:11 to students and parents that partner at the school. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:30:59 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=46 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=46&article_id=42 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:32:43 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=17 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=17&article_id=9 Vineyard Kids - Vineyard Kids is dedicated to partnering with parents in seeing their children receive a spiritual foundation for their lives. Each week your child can be part of an exciting environment that teaches Godly values at an age appropriate level. All our children\'s staff are carefully screened and are trained to minister lovingly to your child. We also offer childcare for most of our sponsored classes and events. Little Kid\'s Nursery - We love babies at the Vineyard! Our carefully screened staff of nursery workers is here to provide loving care for babies while parents attend our Sunday services. We look forward to ministering to the needs of every age group, including our littlest ones.Toddlers - In order to best serve the needs of our energetic toddlers, we have a kid friendly room, just for them. Our toddler staff looks forward to ministering to the toddlers with the love of Christ.Preschool - Our preschool classrooms are for three & four year olds. All of our classes provide a colorful, kid-friendly atmosphere, where children can learn about the goodness of God and how much He loves them.Bigger Kids - Vineyard Kids provided a fun environment with exciting Bible-based teaching for boys and girls ages K through 4th grade. Children K-4th grade gather in the new large auditorium for worship and then shift to rotating through learning stations. The 5th & 6th graders have their own class which includes a time of worship, fun and ministry. Ages 0-2+ Vineyard Auditorium (Mother\'s Room Available) Ages 3+ (potty-trained) to 6th grade in the Education Center 5th - 6th grade will have worship at the Education Center All children will require pickup by an adult guardian Sun, 28 Sep 2008 07:50:30 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=6 I know - it's not easy visiting a new church for the first time. Sometimes you feel like a nonmember visiting a country club. Do I belong here? Am I really welcome? Will the people be unfriendly, or too friendly? Will I be conspicuous? Will it be easy to leave if I don't enjoy it? Will they ask me for money? Will my kids enjoy it? How should I dress? Am I welcome if I don't believe? As pastor, I want to make visiting VCL an enjoyable experience, easy, stress-free, relaxing. Many of the folks here at the Vineyard were in the same place as you not long ago, a first time visitor. I would like you to know what to expect, so here's a brief overview. When you arrive at the Vineyard (on Foss Road, 2 1/2 miles east of exit 13 toward Lisbon) for either our 8:30am, 10:30am service, you will park in our main lot and use the Main entrance into our building. Come early and enjoy a cup of Coffee in our Fireside Cafe! What about the kids? Upon entering, there should be some friendly people (we call them "greeters") to say hello, answer any questions you have, and direct you to the sanctuary. If you have kids, they can point you to Vineyard Kids, or the Nursery (which are also well-marked with clear signs). If your kids are shy, they're welcome to attend the adult service with you, but most kids really enjoy K.I.D.S. Church. We have an exciting Young Disciples class for 5th & 6th graders, and our Junior and Senior High students have a special service Sunday nights 6 to 8pm. What do I wear? You'll notice that everyone is dressed comfortably, in anything from "office casual" to jeans and sneakers. We want everyone to come as they are, so dress however you feel comfortable. When you come in the sanctuary, you'll be given a copy of " The Bulletin" which has the week's announcements and future events. You'll notice the back of the Bulletin has a tear-off slip, which is an easy way for us to get better acquainted; you can ask for any kind of information or assistance using the tear-off slip. How long? The service usually begins with some upbeat music, followed by a welcome and some announcements. At times, there will be a drama or multimedia to further explore the days theme. Then, I (or another speaker) will begin the message. I usually speak for about 30 minutes, and I do my best to make the messages interesting, enjoyable, and relevant to daily life. The message will be based on the Bible, and I will often include interesting quotes from contemporary people, songs, or movies. If I do my job right, you'll hear solid Christian theology in intelligent, understandable, relevant terms. And hopefully, you'll laugh at times and maybe feel a tug at your heart too. I'll close the morning service about 65 minutes after it began (and believe it or not, the time will fly). For those of you looking for some extended worship time, try our 6:00pm service, we have more time for worship and fellowship here. I hope you'll come up and introduce yourself to me afterwards. What else? During announcements we greet our guests. We invite you to fill out our visitor section of the bulletin, tear it off and pass it in at the information center. You will then be warmly greeted and given a free CD with a sample of the worship you enjoyed during the service. You will also receive a coupon for a free coffee to be used at our coffee bar in the foyer. This is a great opportunity for us to meet our guests, introduce ourselves and answer any questionis you may have. We value our guests and want your time at the Vineyard to be welcoming. Communion Every other week we celebrate Communion. Communion (also known as the Eucharist or the Lord's Supper) is a Christian celebration of the self-sacrifice of Jesus Christ. If you're a committed Christian, you're welcome to share in communion with us, and if not, you can just sit back and enjoy the music, because our Worship Team will be playing and singing during this time. Speaking of the Worship Team, they do a great job leading musically, with a contemporary feel (drums, guitars, keyboards, vocalists). You'll have some new tunes to hum all week long. After the service After the service, you'll pick up your kids from their classrooms, and then we hope you'll stay around, meet some people. Church is about God and worship, but it's also about community and compassion, so we hope people really experience warmth and friendliness at the Vineyard. That's about it. People constantly tell me that they really felt comfortable - "at home" are the words I hear most frequently. I hope you'll stop by this Sunday. And if you do, please come down and say hi, and tell me that you found out about VCL on the Internet. Thanks for your interest. Phil Strout, Senior Pastor Sun, 28 Sep 2008 07:49:44 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14&article_id=79 Stay up-to-date with all the Vineyard's Cross Cultural efforts. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:12:51 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14&article_id=4 Mission Philosophy We believe that God is a missional God and the church is to be missional minded. God's mission for the local church includes our own backyards and communities, but also every corner of the world that he leads us to. At the Vineyard Lewiston we view missional outreach as an everyday occurrence , to our local communities we want to be continually reaching out through servant evangelism, other outreach events and simply the church (the people of God) interacting with the un-churched in everyday life always looking for opportunity for God's Kingdom to break-in to everyday situations. Cross culturally we are currently working in both The Basque region of Spain and the Dominican Republic. In both of these areas we work in partnership with other Vineyard Churches, using the synergistic approach; shared minds, vision and resources. The Basque region of Spain gives us an opportunity to work in an area of the world in which the evangelical presence of the Church in barely a recognizable. We currently support and work with Juan and Ruthie Rojas, a Chilean couple who has been lead by God to work toward a Vineyard Church planting movement in the Basque Land. We, in partnership with other Maine Vineyards in the Maine Vineyard Missions (MVM) partnership send resources as well as teams of people to support the Rojas' throughout each year. We believe that anyone can be involved to some level and encourage all our members to have their passport and an open ear to listen for when the Lord might call them to "go". We are very excited about our partnership with some of the N.Y. Vineyards in the Dominican Republic. There is a Vineyard Church in Santiago that has been established and we are working with. Our work will at this time primarily be ministering to people that don't have the same opportunities that we do here, it will involve working with the poor, building projects, supporting the local Vineyard Church, and ministering to children. Our hope is to take several teams of regular people with a heart for God to this part of the world each year and expose them to cross-cultural mission. Check out www.teamdominican.org For more info on the Contact Allen @ 784-9500 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:00:57 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=47 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=47&article_id=57 We are a community of Churches, linked together in name, friendship, purpose and a heart for the eastern region of the United States and beyond. The Eastern Region website is designed to help communicate what is going on in and for the region. From Maine to Virginia, Connecticut to Pennsylvania, we want you to know what is available to you and for you to be able to tell us what's going on with your churches!! www.vineyardeasternregion.com Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:33:43 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41&article_id=36 See what's happening with Vineyard outreach @ Vineyard Outreach What is Servant Evangelism? According to Steve Sjogren and Dave Ping, authors of the book Out Flow: Outward-focused living in a self-focused world ", "Evangelism is a simple, straightforward approach to sharing God's love in simple, practical ways." If you or your Small Group has an idea that they'd like to do, please contact us and we will try our best to supply you with the materials and equipment you need to make it happen! Thu, 5 Jun 2008 07:14:29 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=74 Vineyard USA 25th Anniversary from Vineyard USA on Vimeo. Wed, 4 Jun 2008 14:13:16 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=1 We are a community of people who are committed to following Jesus Christ with our whole lives and who are called to love and serve each other and the communities of Central Maine. We are a place where all are welcome: true believers along with the curious, the skeptical, the wounded and the disillusioned. We are a place of new hope and second chances. We are a church where God can be found! Our Purpose: Love God & Love People. We use the language of journey; we believe the Christian experience is one of discovery, walked out in community in an authentic, no hype way. We want our faith to have just as much relevancy in the middle of a work week as it does on a Sunday morning. Fri, 30 May 2008 07:30:03 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=6 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=6&article_id=33 Sunday Services Ministry Team--contact Jan Strout 784-9500 Coffee Bar--Mike Ward 784-9500 Hospitality Greeters Ushers Parking Communion Servers Children's Ministry--Contact Bob Nailor 784-9500 Registration Helpers Teachers Worship Childcare for Events and/or Ministry Class etc. Set up & Tear down children's areas Care Ministries--Contact Pauline Powell 784-9500 Care Ministry--Hospital Visits, Notes & Cards, Meals Breaking Free Divorce Care Grief Share Financial Peace Men's Ministry--Contact Neil Berry 926-4929 Women's Ministry--Contact Janet Strout 784-9500 Teens Ministry--Contact Jenna Stepp 784-9500 Sunday Night Teen Meeting Event Planning Snacks Sr. High Jr. High Prayer Marriage Ministry--Contact Eric & Denise Kaiser 784-1060 Marriage Mentoring Mercy & Outreach--Contact Allen Austin 784-9500 Park Clean Up Meals Prep & Serve Clothing Give Aways Weekly Outreaches ALPHA Connection Teams Community Outreach Events Small Groups--Contact Dick Ryerson 784-9500 Lead Host Worship Worship--Contact Grimaldi Martinez 784-9500 Play an Instrument Singing in choir Kings Bridge Theatre--Contact Robbi Starnegg 784-9500 Costumes Props Set Construction Marketing/Public Relations Performance Opportunities Technical Ministries--Contact Mike Ward 784-9500 Lights Video Sound Graphics Print Facilities-Aaron Paradis 784-9500 Grounds Maintenance Cleaning Wed, 21 May 2008 08:06:21 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27&article_id=20 Healing from your divorce is not easy. It's a long , sometimes painful process. We want to help you on your journey toward recovery. Don't try to go through separation or divorce alone. Link up with a DivorceCare divorce recovery support group. It's a place where you'll find caring people who understand the issues you face. DivorceCare groups meet for 13 weeks to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Each week has teaching, discussion and ministry. The class is held on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm at the Education Center. Child care is provided. For the next start date check the church calendar. For more information Contact Jim Letourneau at 998-3723. Wed, 21 May 2008 07:56:34 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=24 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=24&article_id=16 It is for Freedom that Christ has set us free. Gal 5:1 There are few things more crucial to us than our own lives. And there are few things we are less clear about. The enemy comes to kill, steal and destroy, but Christ came to give us life in abundance. This class will give you the tools to fight the spiritual war we face and overcome some of life's heartache and disappointments. The class is based on the book by John Eldridge, Waking the Dead. Come find out how to Walk with God; Receive His Intimate Counsel; Find Deep Restoration and Fight for Your Heart. We invite you to come for this 12 week class and discover who you are in Christ, to find and live the abundant life promised by Jesus Christ. Some of the topics covered are: -- Ransomed and Restored, -- Walking with God, -- Deep Restoration, -- Spiritual Warfare-fighting for your heart, -- Setting Hearts Free and much more. The class is held on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm at the Education Center. Child care is provided. For the next class cycle start date check the church calendar. For more information or to sign up contact the office Wed, 21 May 2008 07:52:46 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=37 Alpha is a 10 week opportunity to explore the validity and relevance of the Christian faith for our lives today. It is a practical introduction to the basics of Christianity with loads of opportunity for debate and discussion. The style of ALPHA is informal, friendly and not pressured. Watch the church calendar for the next cycle of Alpha. Wed, 21 May 2008 07:40:35 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=31 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=31&article_id=19 Transformation is a life long process. Our desire in ministering to women is to come alongside one another in encouragement and love as we grow together in Christ. Our model is the Titus 2 woman and other Biblical models that show us how to become more Christ-like in our ongoing journey. This ministry is many faceted in function and purpose and is an arm of the Vineyard Church. For more information contact Janet Strout 784-9500 Breakfast We host a monthly women's breakfast. This is a time for fellowship, great food along with worship, teaching and ministry. A great way to get and stay connected in the Vineyard Community. See the calendar and bulletin for the schedule and sign ups. Special Events There are times we gather as women for retreats, connect nights and special outings. These are designed to enjoy a relaxing and fun-filled time away with "the girls" as we come together to be filled with His loving presence. See the calendar and watch the bulletin for details and sign ups. Thu, 8 May 2008 09:12:37 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=50 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=50&article_id=70 Vineyard Cores: Breakthrough by Derek Morphew Naturally Supernatural by Gary Best Power Healing and Power Evangelism by John Wimber Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson Authority to Heal by Ken Blue Signs, Wonders and the Kingdom of God by Don Williams Who is My Enemy? by Rich Nathan God's Relentless Pursuit by Phil Strout Rediscovering the Power of Repentance and Forgiveness by Leah Coulter Quest for the Radical Middle by Bill Jackson (History of the Vineyard Movement) The Gospel of the Kingdom by George Ladd Foundations for Believers Start Here by Don Williams Passport by Tim Davidson Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis Stewardship Your Money Counts by Howard Dayton Saving God's Green Earth by Tri Robinson Tithing - Call to Serious Biblical Giving by RT Kendall Revivals When The Spirit Comes in Power by John White Heavenly Man by Paul Hattaway Praying Together for True Revival by Jonathan Edwards Discipleship and Community The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell Rob Bell's Nooma series (http://www.nooma.com/) Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer The Way In Is The Way On by John Wimber Praying the Scriptures by Judson Cornwall Community and Growth by Jean Vanier The Call by Os Guiness Surprised by the Power or the Spirit by Jack Deere Saving Life of Christ by Major W. Ian Thomas A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard The Next Christendom by Philip Jenkins Embracing Grace by Scott McNight Half Time: Changing your Game Plan by Bob Buford Knowing God by J.I. Packer Book of Martyrs by John Foxe The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence Desiring God by John Piper Repenting of Religion by Gregory Boyd Abbas Child by Brennan Manning Contemporaries Meet Classics On Prayer Finding Faith by Brian McLaren Recovering the Scandal of the Cross Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller Searching For God Knows What by Donald Miller To Own a Dragon Reflections on Growing Up Without a Father by Donald Miller Sex God by Rob Bell What's So Amazing About Grace by Philip Yancey Prayer is Invading the Impossible by Jack Hayford Fields of the Fatherless by C. Thomas Davis Be the Change by Zach Hunter Theology and Church History Turning Points Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity by Mark A. Noll The Gospel of the Kingdom by George Ladd Breakthrough by Derek Morphew The Presence of the Future by George Ladd The Theology of the New Testament by George Ladd Survey of the Old Testament by Lasor, Hubbard, and Bush The Quest for the Radical Middle by Bill Jackson Church History Set, 4 Volumes Early Church History Library, 3 Volumes Eerdmans' Handbook to the Bible by David Alexander Devotionals Seize the Day with Dietrich Bonhoeffer by Charles Ringma A Year With C. S. Lewis Daily Readings From His Classic Works by C. S. Lewis Divine Hours: Prayers for Springtime by Phyllis Tickle Divine Hours: Prayers for Summertime by Phyllis Tickle Divine Hours: Prayers for Autumn and Wintertime by Phyllis Tickle My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers Dating and Marriage Finding the One How Dating Prepares You For Marriage by Christian Dunn Communication: Key to Your Marriage: by H. Norman Wright Before You Say "I Do" by H. Norman Wright The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman Love Must Be Tough: New Hope for Marriages in Crises by Dr. James Dobson Leadership Revolutionary Leadership by Tri Robinson Leadership that Works by Leith Anderson Masters Plan For Making Disciples by Win & Charles Arn Spiritual Leadership by Henry Blackaby The Making of a Leader by Robert Clinton Evangelism Power Evangelism by John Wimber Becoming a Contagious Christian by Bill Hybels Making All Things New by Henry Nouwen Evangelism Outside the Box by Rick Richardson Why I am a Christian by John Stott The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert E. Coleman Apolgetics The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel (all Lee Strobel's books) The Last Word: Scripture and the Authority of God--Getting Beyond the Bible Wars by N. T. Wright Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:38:01 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=25 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=25&article_id=17 Marriage Course This course is designed to help married couples learn practical tools to build a strong and healthy marriage. Over 8 evenings, couples have the chance to discuss important issues often ignored in the rush of daily life. Topics include learning to communicate effectively, resolving conflict, healing past hurts, recognizing each other's needs and how to make each other feel loved, as well as relationships with parents and in-laws, the importance of good sex, and how to have fun together. All discussions are private between husband and wife; there is no group work involved at any stage of the course. See schedule times and for more information Contact Eric & Denise Kaiser at 784-1060 to sign up. Marriage Encounter This is a weekend away from home, family and responsibilities. Here, in a comfortable, secluded environment, a couple is guided in the discovery of a new way of communicating that will help them know each other better. It is not a retreat, but a program designed to give couples the opportunity to examine their lives together, their strengths and weaknesses, and their attitudes toward each other and their families. Vineyard Marriage Encounter is based on the belief that the marriage relationship is the most significant, most intimate relationship on earth. See schedule times and for more information Contact Jim & Donna Roy at 829-6970 to sign up. Pre-Marital Class This five week course is a tool to prepare you for your journey through marriage. The Marriage Preparation Course is for any engaged couple who wants to develop strong foundations for a lasting marriage. Over 5 evenings spent together you will learn important tools that will enable you to make your marriage work. See schedule times and for more information Contact Eric & Denise Kaiser 784-1060 to sign up. Mon, 3 Mar 2008 11:24:14 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=36 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=36&article_id=13 Vineyard Christian School was founded in August of 2000. It was established after much prayer over the well being of our youth. It is our desire to offer a Christ centered atmosphere where scholastic excellence and respect for our community is paramount. VCS is a school where students are valued for who they are and encouraged to succeed academically and spiritually. VCS educates students from Pre-K through grade 12. For more information check out their website at http://www.vineyardschool.net/ or e-mail office@vineyardschool.net Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:13:55 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=48 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=48&article_id=63 We believe in relevant, honest worship. Relevant worship means that anyone can walk in to our weekend services and be able to participate in the songs we sing to God. The Vineyard Lewiston worships with a contemporary band, but does so with a value of reflecting our communities' diversity. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:55:48 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1&article_id=5 New Comers New Comers Reception is a great place to be introduced to the pastors and staff. It's an opportunity to get to know who we are and what we are about. You can hear our story and we get a chance to hear yours. You will find out what it doing on in our church and learn how you can get connected into the church body. ALPHA ALPHA is a 10 week opportunity to explore the validity and relevance of the Christian faith for our lives today. It is a practical introduction to the basics of Christianity with loads of opportunity for debate and discussion. The style of ALPHA is informal, friendly and non-pressured. Vineyard 101-Membership Our goal in Vineyard 101 is to help new comers to the Vineyard Church understand "who we are" and "how we do things" with the hopes that they will "become a part" of this body of Christ through Membership. Our desire is for people to find a place to belong and become life long disciples of Jesus Christ. Watch the calendar and the bulletin for the dates, times and sign up information. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:37:33 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18&article_id=10 We want to be a community that provides a safe environment for any teenager that comes to our meetings, whether they are already a Christian or are looking to explore a personal relationship with Christ. Our hope is that God would use us to help equip teens to function in their spiritual gifts and talents. In order that they might serve and minister to their generation, while their relationship grows in Him. Our teens gather every Sunday evening from 6-8 pm in the Education Center Sanctuary. Website: http://www.relevantwisdom.org /For more information contact Allen Austin or email him at allen.austin@vineyardlewiston.com Or Jenna & Shawn Stepp for the Sunday Teen Meetings at jenna.stepp@vineyardlewiston.com . Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:26:32 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=37 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=37&article_id=30 The Lord has called The Association of Vineyard Churches to plant thousands of churches. Vineyard Lewiston is part of that mission! We intend to plant many churches throughout the United States and around the world. In order to accomplish that mission, the Vineyard Leadership Institute (VLI) was created to train leaders and workers. We also believe that the church's calling includes developing men and women to reach their maximum potential in Jesus Christ and in future ministry service. VLI has three components:AcademicHands-On Ministry OpportunitiesCharacter Development This two-year program guarantees a foundation for future successful church planting or leadership. For more information please contact Pauline Powell - 784-9500 also see vli.org Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:41:39 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=45 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=45&article_id=40 Financial Peace is a 13 week program that encourages positive behavior with accountability and support. Personal finance is 80% behavior and only 20% head knowledge. Teaches financial responsibility with easy ‘baby steps' Helps eliminate debt using the Debt Snowball method Offers accountability and continued support with life-time membership Trains participants to spend every dollar on paper with the zero-based budget planner Empowers people struggling with financial hardships by establishing a plan to take control of their finances Check out our Event Calendar for the start date of the next class. For more information contact the church office or James & Tina Denis at 784-7043 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:39:33 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28&article_id=21 It may be hard for your to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you've lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you've probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. That's the reason for GriefShare, a special time and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. GriefShare is facilitated by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time. This time is held on Saturday mornings at 9:00 am at the Education Center. For more information contact Alan & Judy Roddy at 597-2303. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:37:49 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=19 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=19&article_id=28 Each small group in the Vineyard seeks to form a small community of believers who worship God, pray and care for one another, train together in the Bible and in the ministry of the Holy Spirit, and reach out beyond the group to serve the larger community. Small groups are central to the way we do church at the Vineyard. We believe that small groups are the best way to provide a context for real community, discipleship and ministry. We have groups in all areas of Central Maine, on all nights of the week, and for all kinds of people. Please see our Small Group Directory above under find a group for more information. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:33:48 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=43 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=43&article_id=35 A theatrical ministry of the Vineyard Church Lewiston. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:58:32 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=33 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=33&article_id=25 The goal is to educate and train members in the foundational Vineyard Values and Philosophy of Ministry. This is to encourage members to move deeper into discipleship and service in our Community. It is also the avenue that will provide some foundational training to those that desire to be prepared for leadership. For course dates and times see calendar of events and watch the bulletin. Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:44:49 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=34 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=34&article_id=24 Our goal in Vineyard 101 is to help those new to the Vineyard Community understand "who we are" and "how we do things" with the hopes that they will "become a part" of this body of Christ through Membership. Our desire is for people to find a place to belong and become life long disciples of Jesus Christ. For our next Membership Class watch the calendar of events and the bulletin or contact the office. Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:44:27 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=32 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=32&article_id=22 We believe that all Christians should be trained to do the works of Christ. We are committed to the "show and tell" model of "on the job" training in which people are introduced to doing ministry functions with others who pass on what they have learned. We aim to provide training for all aspects of responsible Christian life and ministry. For descriptions of current classes available - see the calendar or watch for information in the bulletin for sign up opportunities. Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:43:29 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=13 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=13&article_id=41 http://www.vineyardlewiston.com/messages Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:47:41 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23&article_id=12 The Vineyard Care Ministry acts like a M.A.S.H. unit in that it is organized to respond quickly to a need. We are the "first responders" so people know that their church cares for them enough to be there in their time of need. We are here to make that hospital visit quickly or provide a meal with in a day's notice. We have many ways of reaching out including making encouraging phone calls, sending cards, visiting people in hospitals, nursing homes or in their own homes, preparing meals, providing support to caregivers and to the grieving. For more information and to get involved contact Jacquie Emond at 786-6959 or Jolene McClintick at 729-8202. Tue, 7 Aug 2007 12:53:37 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=22 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=22&article_id=23 Discipleship Journey We believe that all Christians should be trained to do the works of Christ. We are committed to the "show and tell" model of "on the job" training in which people are introduced to doing ministry functions with others who pass on what they have learned. We aim to provide training for all aspects of responsible Christian life and ministry. For descriptions of current classes available - see the calendar or watch for information in the bulletin for sign up opportunities. Vineyard 101-Membership Our goal in Vineyard 101 is to help new comers to the Vineyard Church understand "who we are" and "how we do things" with the hopes that they will "become a part" of this body of Christ through Membership. Our desire is for people to find a place to belong and become life long disciples of Jesus Christ. Vineyard 201 The goal is to educate and train members in the foundational Vineyard Values and Philosophy of Ministry. This is to encourage members to move deeper into discipleship and service in our Community. It is also the avenue that will provide some foundational training to those that desire to be prepared for leadership. For course dates and times see calendar and watch the bulletin. Vineyard 301 The goal is to become a reproducing leader. We desire leaders who understand how to develop and maintain ministries and train others to lead. Leaders who can recruit, train, release, nurture and monitor other leaders. We meet quarterly with all the 301 leaders for vision casting, skill building, prayer, and fellowship. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:26:15 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=18 The ministry to men of the Vineyard is designed to build up, prepare and mobilize men to be all they are called to be by the Lord. At the heart of the ministry is a desire to call men into a walk of discipleship by following and being formed by Jesus. Because no man is an island, we are committed to discipleship that takes place within the context of relationship. For more information Contact Neil Berry at 926-4929. Breakfasts These breakfasts are in our Café and provide a time for men to connect, hear some testimonies, receive Bible teaching and eat some great food. Each breakfast will be announced a few weeks in advance. See the calendar and watch the bulletin for times and sign ups. Special Events There are several types of special events planned through out the year. They range from a weekend retreat to outdoor activities like hiking, fishing etc. They are announced in advance and are listed on the calendar and bulletin for information and sign up. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:11:08 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=29 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=29&article_id=14 The Vineyard Church of Lewiston offers different arenas through which an individual can receive personal help and counseling. It is our desire for everyone to find the help they need to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. Areas of Competence: This is a lay biblical counseling team. The lay counselors have been trained to minister to individuals, couples and families in the Vineyard Church community. The purpose of the ministry is to deal with past hurts and recognize though patterns and behaviors that are destructive and unhealthy. We then help people to learn and implement healthy and Godly thought patterns and behaviors that promote healthy relationships. This is a Biblically based ministry and provided by a team of lay counselors. This is not psychotherapy nor are we licensed clinical social workers. We recognize that the Holy Spirit is the true counselor and He heals and restores. We offer encouragement, support, structure and accountability in the process. Course of treatment: At first contact there will be a consultation. At this time basic information will be gathered, the basic problem as you understand it, what's been done until this point, and what you can expect. We will decide whether to continue and strategize what that will look like or refer you to another source of ministry or an outside source. For more information contact Pauline Powell at 784-9500. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:56:52 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=3 We believe that there is ONE LIVING AND TRUE GOD, eternally existing in three persons, The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit, equal in power and glory; that this triune God created all, upholds all, and governs all. We believe that the SCRIPTURES of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God, fully inspired, and entirely trustworthy in all matters of faith and practice. We believe in GOD THE FATHER, an infinite, personal Spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love; that He concerns Himself mercifully in human affairs; that He hears and answers prayers; and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ. We believe in JESUS CHRIST, God's only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teachings, His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people and His personal and visible return to earth. We believe that in His first coming Jesus Christ inaugurated the fulfillment of the Kingdom of God. We believe in THE HOLY SPIRIT, who came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify and empower for ministry all who believe in Christ. We believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Jesus Christ and that He is an abiding Helper, Teacher and Guide. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and the exercise of all the Biblical gifts of the Spirit. We believe that ALL PEOPLE are CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD, which secures and establishes their value, yet are also SINNERS by nature and choice and are therefore under condemnation, and that God regenerates by the Holy Spirit those who repent of their sins and confess Jesus Christ as Lord. We believe in the UNIVERSAL CHURCH, the living spiritual body, of which Christ is the Head and all regenerated persons are members. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ committed two ORDINANCES to the Church: Baptism and Communion. We believe in the laying on of hands and the communion of the Holy Spirit, for: the ordination and setting apart of pastors, elders and deacons; for imparting and receiving gifts of the Spirit and healing; and for confirmation and blessing. We believe in the personal, visible RETURN OF CHRIST to earth and the establishment of His Kingdom; in the resurrection of the body and the final judgment of both the living and the dead. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:07:47 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=21 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=21&article_id=29 We want people who think of themselves as ministers. Ministry is a word that describes something every Christian should do. The word "minister" comes from a Latin word meaning servant. Ministry is serving others with the gifts and abilities God gave to you. At the Vineyard Lewiston we believe all members are able to minister. We are committed to caring for one another and ministering to each other. There are many opportunities to receive and extend ministry here at the Vineyard. Fri, 6 Apr 2007 09:16:21 MST http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=35 http://vineyardchurch.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=35&article_id=26 The goal is to become a reproducing leader. We desire leaders who understand how to develop and maintain ministries and train others to lead. Leaders who can recruit, train, release, nurture and monitor other leaders. We meet quarterly with all the 301 leaders for vision casting, skill building, prayer, and fellowship. Fri, 6 Apr 2007 08:53:19 MST