church events & more

men's breakfast - saturday, february 13, 8-10a
Attention guys: Interested in fellowship, food and fun? Attend the Men's Breakfast for a time of worship and community building. Bob Castellano will be giving a short message on relationships. Oh yea...did we mention there will be food? If you're interested in volunteering to set up, clean up or flip pancakes, email Bob Castellano. There will be a $4 cover charge for food.

mother/daughter valentine's breakfast - saturday, february 13, 9-11a
All school-age girls and their moms (or female guardians) are invited to join us for a yummy breakfast. We will be eating together and will also work on a special Valentine's Day craft. Don't forget to wear pink and red! Email Mary Anne Tibayan to sign up.

eastern regional youth retreat - february 13-15
Every year the east coast Vineyard youth groups get together for a weekend to worship, fellowship and experience God intimately. All youth in grades 6-12 are welcome to attend. $90 per student. Contact Evan Brownell with any questions.

sunday school teachers' training - saturday, february 20, 9a-2p
Attention all Sunday School Teachers and anyone interested in children's ministry! Save the date for our teacher training as we will go over our new curriculum, special needs strategies, teaching tips, and spend some time to pray for one another and the children's ministry. Lunch will be provided. Email Mary Anne Tibayan to sign up today!

coffee & classics - saturday, february 20, 10-11:30a
Like to read? Like to talk? Like to read and talk about God? Join the Book Circle! Three books, three Saturdays, three Classics. Our second book in the series, The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer, is coming up. Come for conversation, coffee, and camaraderie as we engage with the great ideas of the Christian faith.

love146 benefit concert - saturday, february 20, 7-9:30p
The 2nd annual concert to benefit Love146 will feature an eclectic mix of artistic expression in both music and dance. Last year's benefit concert raised over $4,000 to help Love146 build safe homes and to care for children rescued from the sex-trafficking industry. Prizes, raffles and crafts will be available for a donation. Come out for a great concert and support a vital cause!

2009 year-to-date statement
In our effort to make things even more convenient, giving statements are now available online through a secured web site. In order to view your statement online, you must first create a user account and password with our hosting company, Fellowship One. If you haven't done so already, please create an account by following this link. Once created, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jared Lee via email or call 201.288.0010.

monthly outreach opportunities

Habitat for Humanity - 3rd saturday of each month, 8a-5p
We are looking for volunteers. Please look for the sign up on the connection card.

Relief Bus - 2nd & 4th saturday of each month, 3:30p-11p
Our church has partnered with the Relief Bus to serve soup, bread and drinks and to pray for and build relationships with people in need in Paterson. This is a great time for us to step out of our cultural bounds to do what Jesus did by driving only 10 minutes away from church. To join this ministry, email Sarah Parker or call the church: 201.288.0010.
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Love146 Task Force
Love146 is a public charity dedicated to being instrumental in addressing modern-day slavery. It is committed to establishing “safe homes”, where young victims who have been rescued from sexual enslavement can receive aftercare and heal. The North Jersey Vineyard Love146 Task Force is part of the greater Love146 organization. We partner with them in hopes of stirring up awareness of the crisis of the enslavement of children through trafficking, sponsoring events in raising funds for the organization and encouraging abolition. Each month we are planning activities that will connect the Vineyard with this noble cause for social justice. Upcoming events include a car wash and a walk-a-thon.

The task force’s current events and efforts can be found online at the following blog. Also you will find the latest trafficking news, fundraisers and events in other towns as well as resources such as articles and books, which give a greater depth of understanding. If you would like to email a message, write us at njlove146taskforce@gmail.com. For information on national events and global news, such as the completion of the first “safe home” in the Philippines, please go to www.love146.org.

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.

Volunteers Needed
Do you feel called to serve at the church? If so, we have openings for volunteers at all of our services. If you're interested in serving in our Kids' Church or being on one of our Welcome Teams, please email Evan Harder.