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Come as You are
We exist as a congregation to: 'Make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.'

More than Rules
Rules can be very helpful in living life, including living our faith. Having said that, sometimes we run into situations where we have to negotiate the rules of the faith through the lens of grace Jesus invited us into. This weekend in worship we'll try to take a faithful look at this. I'm looking forward to worshiping together this weekend! |

Worship - 10:00 am
This is our first weekend returning to worship at 10 a.m. |
Communion this Weekend
It's World Communion Sunday. |
Sunday School / Youth Group (There is room at the table). |
Children: 9:00 a.m. - Surf Shack Youth Group: Outlook Room Adult Sunday School: Chapel - Gospel of John |
Wednesday Morning Group
Old Testament Stories from the Backside
This book is easy enough to read, yet challenging to each of us as we discuss what we are reading as it relates to our faith and our everyday lives..
No prereading is required. Come as you are!
This group meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
No prereading is required. Come as you are!
This group meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Wednesday Evening
Old Testament from the Backside
7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
No prereading is required.
No prereading is required.
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(There is room at the table. Come as you are).
Children: 9:00 a.m. - Surf Shack
Youth Group: Outlook Room
Adult Sunday School: Chapel - Gospel of John
Please continue to pray for holy breakthroughs as we relaunch our Sunday School ministries.
Children: 9:00 a.m. - Surf Shack
Youth Group: Outlook Room
Adult Sunday School: Chapel - Gospel of John
Please continue to pray for holy breakthroughs as we relaunch our Sunday School ministries.
Vincent Bazaar
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Prayer Chain
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Wednesday Morning Pickup for the Lord's Cupboard If you, or someone you know, might be interested in picking up food every week (Wednesday mornings) from a local business and dropping it off at the Lord's Cupboard, please check with myself or with the office and we can get you more information. |
Twice Blessed
Blessing Boxes
Vincent's Blessing Box ministry was approved for a Twice Blessed matching grant.
The Twice Blessed campaign starts in mid November. Gifts given toward this matching grant will be matched up to a total of $2,500.
Thank you to Irene Ost for leading the efforts to get this application written and approved.
The Twice Blessed campaign starts in mid November. Gifts given toward this matching grant will be matched up to a total of $2,500.
Thank you to Irene Ost for leading the efforts to get this application written and approved.
Mark Traveling
On Oct. 8th, Brenda and I leave until late on Oct. 24th.
We will be travelling to Greece and italy.
All along we have been very intentional about me not being away for more than 2 Sundays in a row.
While I absolutely do not like missing another Sunday, I have given in to the fact that I need to be leaving earlier on Oct. 8th because of changing flight schedules.
One silver lining in all of this is that we will now get to spend a day in Corinth. You may remember that the Apostle Paul spent about 3 months in Corinth and he wrote letters to the church in Corinth (1st and 2nd Corinthians).
I am so thankful for Lisa and Pastor Lou. Many of you know Pastor Lou Whitmer. Lou will be leading worship on Oct 15th and 22nd. On Oct. 8th, Lisa Luft, from Vincent, will be bringing the message as we wrap up our ‘Fan or Follower’ series.
We will be travelling to Greece and italy.
All along we have been very intentional about me not being away for more than 2 Sundays in a row.
While I absolutely do not like missing another Sunday, I have given in to the fact that I need to be leaving earlier on Oct. 8th because of changing flight schedules.
One silver lining in all of this is that we will now get to spend a day in Corinth. You may remember that the Apostle Paul spent about 3 months in Corinth and he wrote letters to the church in Corinth (1st and 2nd Corinthians).
I am so thankful for Lisa and Pastor Lou. Many of you know Pastor Lou Whitmer. Lou will be leading worship on Oct 15th and 22nd. On Oct. 8th, Lisa Luft, from Vincent, will be bringing the message as we wrap up our ‘Fan or Follower’ series.
Vincent - Community of Impact
Warming House
Tuesday Meal Prep begins again this coming Tuesday
Lord's Cupboard
There's a pickup/delivery slot open on Wednesday mornings. If you'd like more information, please let me know.
Christmas Shoeboxes
Christmas Shoeboxes may be filled and returned by Nov. 5
Donation Station
In Mid to Later November we're invited to fill the Donation Station to support the ministry of the Lord's Cupboard
Twice Blessed
Vincent was is available once again for the Twice Blessed Campaign. This will help support Vincent's Blessing Box ministry. This campaign starts in mid November.
Christmas Blessing Event
Our Second Community Christmas Blessing event will be held on Dec 13th at the Sleep Inn.
Fresh Expressions / Dinner Church |
Exploring a ministry opportunity to reach people in the community who don't otherwise have a church.
Here is a link to an example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjs9eLzZo48
United Methodist Churches in the Dakotas are being encouraged to participate in an initial information gathering session on Sept 30th regarding Fresh Expressions.
If you, or someone you know, might be interested in attending with me, please let me know. Our closest session, I believe, is in Bismarck.
Prayer Time during Worship
Your prayers continue to make a difference.
We will continue to print prayer names in the bulletin, on the worship slides, and we pray these names during small group time.
In worship this weekend, the spoken prayer may be modified slightly as we continue to seek to offer and provide a faithful, hospitable worship and prayer experience each Sunday.
Music in Worship
The choir is singing.
We anticipate another special music offering too.
We anticipate another special music offering too.
Bridging the Financial Gap
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Budget Preparations
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Donation Station
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Warming House Meal
Vincent is scheduled to prepare meals on Tuesday evenings for the Warming House and Men's Winter Refuge again this year. This will begin again as the weather gets colder toward the end of September or early October.
The Warming House, during the colder months, provides housing and a meal for individuals who do not otherwise have housing on an evening.
The Men's Winter Refuge provides shelter and support for men over a series of a couple months. Part of this ministry/program includes vocational training so the men, over time, leave with employment and housing of their own.
The Warming House, during the colder months, provides housing and a meal for individuals who do not otherwise have housing on an evening.
The Men's Winter Refuge provides shelter and support for men over a series of a couple months. Part of this ministry/program includes vocational training so the men, over time, leave with employment and housing of their own.
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Moroccan Earthquake and Libyan Floods
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Tuesday Evening Meal Preparation
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Schedule Disruptions
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In the Hospital
I'm still figuring out which services are where right now. (More than once recently I've arrived at the wrong building only to find someone is somewhere else).
We want to provide spiritual care across circumstances.
We don't always find out that someone is in the hospital until 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 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 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 the 9-3 business hours, or on the weekend, 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 want to provide spiritual care across circumstances.
We don't always find out that someone is in the hospital until 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 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 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 the 9-3 business hours, or on the weekend, 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.
Social Media
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Nursery Area
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NE Door on Sunday Mornings
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Clean Up Week
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Shoebox Christmas
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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.
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.
Vincent Cares
We exist as a congregation to:
'Make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.' .
'Make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.' .
Where God is nudging you
We now have 7 identified goal areas identified if God might be nudging you to take a step forward in ministry. This is something we can only make progress on if we work on these goals together. |