Paterson After-School Program - Apr-June, 4p-6p
We need volunteers preferably one day each week for 2 hours after school to help kids with their homework, specifically with reading. Our church is partnering with an established Christian after school program which serves 60-90 elementary kids each day. If you’d like more info please sign-up by contacting Jon White or calling 201.288.0010. Background checks will be done on all volunteers.
Vineyard 101 - Mon, May 12, 7p - 9p “Discovering the North Jersey Vineyard Church,” is the first in a series of four Kingdom Life Classes that is offered at the church throughout the year. This class will discuss salvation, our stories, purpose, vision, faith statement, values, structure, strategies, and membership covenant. Register by emailing Patty Thomas or calling the church at 201.288.0010.
Vineyard 301 "Discovering Your Gifts" - Thurs, May 15, 22, & 29, 7p - 9p This is a 3 seesion course where you'll explore your spiritual gifts and the ways in which you can use them to serve the body of Christ and bring glory to God. Contact the church office at 201.288.0010 for more info.
Food & Clothing Drive - Sat, May 17, 10a-3p
We are having a food and clothing drive for the Star of Hope in Paterson. If you'd like to help out please contact Jon White or call the church at 201.288.0010.
Help! Sound Technician Wanted The church is looking for new volunteers to help run the sound system during worship services and you might be able to help! If you’re interested, you can sign up on the Connection Card and someone will call you. Contact Jared Lee of Bryan Respass for more information. Full training will be provided.
Bolivia Mission Trip (July 22-31)
We will be heading down to Bolivia at the end of July. The trip will cost about $1500 per person including airfare, room & board, and other fees. Does not include between $200 - $500 of required or recommended shots. Contact Jon White or call the Church: 201.288.0010.
Wanted: Airline Miles
Our church is sending a team to Bolivia in July on a short-term mission trip. For every ticket paid for by donated frequent flyer miles will cut the cost of the trip by about $100 per person. Team mebers are already giving their vacation time and money to go. Please consider supporting them by donating some airline miles (American Airlines would be best). Please contact Jon White if you are interested.
Vineyard Leadership Institute (VLI)
Is God calling you to serve him as a leader in his church? Are people looking to you for answers from the Bible, or for wise counsel, or to explain the Gospel to them? Then you need to be trained to act like a leader, think like a scholar and love like the Lord. Vineyard Leadership Institute (VLI) has been designed to integrate training in Bible, theology, ministry, leadership and spiritual formation with a standard of excellence. If any of this interests you, please email Jared Lee or call 201.288.0010.
Justice Journal
Our new monthly newsletter, the Justice Journal, is available in hard copy at the resource desk. This newsletter will highlight one issue of injustice per month with action steps and additional reading references. This month's issue is about world hunger in conjuction with the 30 hour famine the youth are participating in. It also has a book review for a Social Justice related book.
Volunteers Needed
Do you feel called to serve at thechurch? If so, we have openings for volunteers at all of our services (Saturday & Sunday). If you're interested in serving in our Kid'sChurch or being on one of our Welcome Teams, please email Patty Thomas.
Helping Hands
We are forming a team of people who are interested in using the talents God has given them to help others. Weneed both skilled and unskilled help. Examples of projects could berepair of plumbing, masonry, electrical, carpentry or roofs. Thosewilling to help should sign up by emailing Jon White. As needs arise, we will contact you to see if you can help. Please alsocontact Jon if you (or your friends) have projects where you need ahelping hand.