Belong. Believe. Become.
Come as You are
We exist as a congregation to: 'Go and make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
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Wednesday Morning Small Group
Currently taking a break.
Currently taking a break.
Wednesday Evening Small Group
This group will resume meeting September 8th. Time to be determined.
This group will resume meeting September 8th. Time to be determined.
Prayer Chain
If you have a Prayer Request, please know you can contact Judith at: prayers.vumc@yahoo.com or 701-484-1237. You may also contact the office and we'll get the information forwarded to Judith.
If you have a Prayer Request, please know you can contact Judith at: prayers.vumc@yahoo.com or 701-484-1237. You may also contact the office and we'll get the information forwarded to Judith.
Possible New Teams Developing
Worship Design Team
Greeter/Usher/Radical Hospitality Team
Is God nudging you to be part of a team that helps to design worship and/or welcome with a radical hospitality?
As we continue to grow in our love of God and neighbor, we continue to seek opportunities to care for people who are here, while reaching beyond the walls and strengthening relationships with those who might not yet experience the life-freeing power of a relationship with Jesus.
I'd like to invite you to pray about the possibility of developing these teams as we continue to grow and move forward.
Worship Design Team
Greeter/Usher/Radical Hospitality Team
Is God nudging you to be part of a team that helps to design worship and/or welcome with a radical hospitality?
As we continue to grow in our love of God and neighbor, we continue to seek opportunities to care for people who are here, while reaching beyond the walls and strengthening relationships with those who might not yet experience the life-freeing power of a relationship with Jesus.
I'd like to invite you to pray about the possibility of developing these teams as we continue to grow and move forward.
United Women in Faith District Meeting
The United Women in Faith District meeting will be held at Vincent UMC Saturday September 14, 2024. Registration by September 7th at the cost of $10. Registration forms are available in the office.
The United Women in Faith District meeting will be held at Vincent UMC Saturday September 14, 2024. Registration by September 7th at the cost of $10. Registration forms are available in the office.
Expanding Music Options
Leadership has approved an intentional process to build on Vincent's music ministries.
This has a few implications:
1) We are seeking 10-15 people willing to be part of a special music pool for worship. Each week, in addition to the choir, 3-5 people from this special music pool will also bring some music to worship. If you sing, play an instrument, or are interested in finding out more / being part of this pool of musicians, please visit with Kyla or myself.
2) We are over half way to our goal of raising $10,000 to get this ministry started. If you would like to give toward this ministry, please clearly mark your online donation, check, or envelope with 'Music Startup' or 'Expanding Music'.
Leadership has approved an intentional process to build on Vincent's music ministries.
This has a few implications:
1) We are seeking 10-15 people willing to be part of a special music pool for worship. Each week, in addition to the choir, 3-5 people from this special music pool will also bring some music to worship. If you sing, play an instrument, or are interested in finding out more / being part of this pool of musicians, please visit with Kyla or myself.
2) We are over half way to our goal of raising $10,000 to get this ministry started. If you would like to give toward this ministry, please clearly mark your online donation, check, or envelope with 'Music Startup' or 'Expanding Music'.
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Worship
Luke Balas will be preaching this Sunday August 11. The title of his sermon is "Fear Not". Join us to see what Luke has to say!
Luke Balas will be preaching this Sunday August 11. The title of his sermon is "Fear Not". Join us to see what Luke has to say!
Mowing & Watering Schedules
Signups for Mowing and Watering are in the entry area. There are good options available.
Signups for Mowing and Watering are in the entry area. There are good options available.
Prayer Names
As people of faith we pray.
Every week, we have dozens of names and circumstances identified for prayer.
As we continually monitor this, we continue to evaluate how we best communicate prayer concerns and wishes in a respectful, faithful manner.
As people of faith we pray.
Every week, we have dozens of names and circumstances identified for prayer.
As we continually monitor this, we continue to evaluate how we best communicate prayer concerns and wishes in a respectful, faithful manner.
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Dinner & a Jesus Story
August 26th @ 6:00 pm
Kid's activities available
At Dinner Church, people gather around tables for food, fellowship, and faith.
Everyone is welcome for Food, Fellowship, and Faith.
August 26th @ 6:00 pm
Kid's activities available
At Dinner Church, people gather around tables for food, fellowship, and faith.
Everyone is welcome for Food, Fellowship, and Faith.
Where We've Been.
Where We Are.
Where We're Going.
I've been thinking a lot about the above statements. In the upcoming weeks, I'd love to hear your thoughts about:
Where We Are.
Where We're Going.
I've been thinking a lot about the above statements. In the upcoming weeks, I'd love to hear your thoughts about:
- Where We've Been as a Church;
- Where We are as a Church; and
- Where We're Going as a Church.
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Congregational Care Ministry
Lisa Luft, R.N. is heading up this ministry. Her new email is: um.nwregioncares@gmail.com
We can also help you connect with Lisa through the Vincent office (701-838-4425).
If you have questions about any of this, please feel free to reach out.
Lisa Luft, R.N. is heading up this ministry. Her new email is: um.nwregioncares@gmail.com
We can also help you connect with Lisa through the Vincent office (701-838-4425).
If you have questions about any of this, please feel free to reach out.
In the Hospital
We are intentional about checking the hospital roster every weekday. Even so, please do not hesitate to let us know if you or someone you care about is in the hospital, or has a hospital event scheduled. We don't always find out about a hospitalization, and sometimes we only find out after the fact. The church's number is 701-838-4425. Please know we appreciate knowing you are in the hospital.
The church phone is answered from 8 am to noon and 1 - 5 pm Monday through Friday. If a message is left at the church, we seek to return the call in a timely manner. If a message is left outside of office hours the call will likely not be returned until the following day or Monday.
My cell # is: 701-500-6773.
We try to have this covered all the time. If you call or text, a message will be returned in a timely manner.
We are intentional about checking the hospital roster every weekday. Even so, please do not hesitate to let us know if you or someone you care about is in the hospital, or has a hospital event scheduled. We don't always find out about a hospitalization, and sometimes we only find out after the fact. The church's number is 701-838-4425. Please know we appreciate knowing you are in the hospital.
The church phone is answered from 8 am to noon and 1 - 5 pm Monday through Friday. If a message is left at the church, we seek to return the call in a timely manner. If a message is left outside of office hours the call will likely not be returned until the following day or Monday.
My cell # is: 701-500-6773.
We try to have this covered all the time. If you call or text, a message will be returned in a timely manner.
Building Maintenance Updates
Roof Repair
The leaking roof in the sanctuary has been repaired.
After the 1st rain earlier in the week, there was still leaking. The roofers quickly returned, found the places it was leaking and repaired the leak. The roof did not leak on Wednesday after the repair.
3 out of our 4 air conditioners are working (Fellowship Hall, Chapel, Office).
The sanctuary air conditioner is not operational.
Your Vincent Leadership Team had a special meeting Tuesday evening to make a plan to address the situation.
The unit is thought to be 26 years old.
We've received 2 bids so far (Mowbray & Sons; Absolute Comfort) and are waiting on one more (Johnson Controls).
Leadership approved giving the Trustees the authority to review the bids and accept the best option to replace the sanctuary air conditioner.
We are not anticipating a special asking to pay for this air conditioner at this time (roughly $60,000). Instead, money will be taken from the Ameriprise investment and/or CD at maturity, depending on the timing of payments.
We anticipate Vincent's Capital Improvement fund to be significantly depleted after all the work in completed.
If you would like to give this project, make sure to specifically note it on your check, online, or in whatever way is clear.
Roof Repair
The leaking roof in the sanctuary has been repaired.
After the 1st rain earlier in the week, there was still leaking. The roofers quickly returned, found the places it was leaking and repaired the leak. The roof did not leak on Wednesday after the repair.
3 out of our 4 air conditioners are working (Fellowship Hall, Chapel, Office).
The sanctuary air conditioner is not operational.
Your Vincent Leadership Team had a special meeting Tuesday evening to make a plan to address the situation.
The unit is thought to be 26 years old.
We've received 2 bids so far (Mowbray & Sons; Absolute Comfort) and are waiting on one more (Johnson Controls).
Leadership approved giving the Trustees the authority to review the bids and accept the best option to replace the sanctuary air conditioner.
We are not anticipating a special asking to pay for this air conditioner at this time (roughly $60,000). Instead, money will be taken from the Ameriprise investment and/or CD at maturity, depending on the timing of payments.
We anticipate Vincent's Capital Improvement fund to be significantly depleted after all the work in completed.
If you would like to give this project, make sure to specifically note it on your check, online, or in whatever way is clear.
Vincent UMC Goals
Is there a goal area that might interest you? Reach out and let's visit.
Our Goal areas are:
Goal 1: Update/Clarify a church directory (including our membership list)
Goal 2: Develop a Year-Round plan for Stewardship
Goal 3: Further Develop a Worship Team
Goal 4: Children and Youth Ministry
Goal 5: Begin a 3 Year Small Group Development Process
Goal 6: Caring / Visitation Ministries (this could also possibly include a digital discipleship component)
Goal 7: Survey community partners
Please pray for guidance, unleashing, and progress in these goals in ways that help to further the Kingdom.
Is there a goal area that might interest you? Reach out and let's visit.
Our Goal areas are:
Goal 1: Update/Clarify a church directory (including our membership list)
Goal 2: Develop a Year-Round plan for Stewardship
Goal 3: Further Develop a Worship Team
Goal 4: Children and Youth Ministry
Goal 5: Begin a 3 Year Small Group Development Process
Goal 6: Caring / Visitation Ministries (this could also possibly include a digital discipleship component)
Goal 7: Survey community partners
Please pray for guidance, unleashing, and progress in these goals in ways that help to further the Kingdom.