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The Problem &
Promise of Pain
page 10
Your Marriage &
the Pandemic
page 7
AUGUST 2020 • VINEYARDCOLUMBUS.ORG
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Weekend Ministry Leader, Pastor Amanda Pershing
AU G U ST 2 0 2 0 Connect, Pastor Kerry Davis
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4 Global Impact Assistant Pastor Paul Cullen
6 Prayer Requests VC Twenty, Pastor Shane Huey
Assistant Pastor Ellie Smith
7 Your Marriage & the Pandemic
VC Student High School, Assistant Pastor Santos Chaparro
by Ron Hitchcock
VC Student Middle School, Assistant Pastor Michael Doom
10 The Problem & Promise of Pain VineyardKids, Pastor April Murphy
by Julia Pickerill Assistant Pastor Pam White
14 Classifieds Assistant Pastor Beth Best
COMMUNITY
Community Ministry Leader, Pastor Stephen Van Dop
Men, Pastor Stephen Van Dop
Women, Pastor Marlene Nathan
Leader Formation, Pastor Andy Saperstein
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Our buildings are closed, but church is still
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g l o b a l
i m p a c t
The "Global Impact" section of the MIX is designed to share stories of how
God is expanding his kingdom. For more info on International Ministries,
email international.ministries@vineyardcolumbus.org.
A Visit to Three Villages
An update from Western Asia / Eastern Europe
A few months ago, just before inter-city travel was banned due to the virus, we were able to visit three
villages. This is the region where the people group live whom we feel God has called us to live among. Our visit
equipped us to better pray for these villages in the time of self-isolation that has since followed. One thing
we noticed was a sense of distrust and lack of being welcomed. We have since learned through research that
these communities have every reason to distrust outsiders. In the past, others have entered in the name of
friendship, but have in the end publicly spoken ill of these communities, due to lack of understanding their
culture and traditions. We don’t want to repeat the past; instead we long to partner with Jesus and what He’s
already doing, and allowing people’s needs to be met in ways that give honor and value.
He Threatened to Hit me with his
Pickup Truck
An update from East Africa
Just last month I learned of the death of a ruthless government security officer in town. This news produced
mixed feelings in me. For over twenty years this officer has been harassing and intimidating me. One time he
even threatened to hit me with his pickup truck. He knew where I lived and would often barge in the door
and start searching for evidence to use against me. At one point I asked him, "Why are you always after me?"
He answered, "Because you are disloyal to the government and the president." When I got news that this
security officer recently died of COVID-19, I rejoiced, thinking perhaps this man’s death could be seen as an
answer to prayer for my safety. But as a pastor I’ve been convicted that I need to find the appropriate stance
between vindication and vengeance. My response was leaning toward the latter. I am working through my
feelings now in light of Christ’s call to "love your enemies."
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A Man Enamored with Jesus
An update from Southeast Asia
I’ve now been living in this country for two and a half years, and I’m grateful for the progress in
language. I can now engage in deep spiritual conversations with people, and I’m able to speak
using humor, which helps me in bonding with people! My primary focus here is to love and relate
with Muslims. At the same time, I’m building some friendships with people of other faiths. Over the
past several weeks a relationship has deepened with a local shop owner who is in his 30’s and has
a Buddhist background. Our conversations have grown into a weekly two-hour Friday lunch, the
majority of which is spent discussing various passages in the Bible. As is often the case, I am not
the only person whom God has used in his life. He has recounted several occasions when visiting
Christians have come into his shop and said things like, "I believe that God has told me that I’m
supposed to share this with you…" My friend is clearly impacted by the wisdom of Jesus and he is
attracted to the invitation of a genuinely personal relationship with God through Christ. He has come
to the point where he is seriously considering the cost and the implications of placing his trust in
Jesus. I have sensed God asking me to continue to lean into this holy space, giving my friend time to
process as he slowly begins to follow Jesus.
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p r ay e r r e q u e s t s
C O V I D - 1 9 R e l a t e d P r ay e r North Africa
Requests for all Workers • Pray for several of our friends who we have been able to meet more
• They are all in some stage of lock down, and yet they are still having regularly with on Zoom, that we may have more of a directed purpose
opportunities to share with people in the communities they live in. to talk about the Bible.
Pray that each person may hear God’s voice deeply and clearly during • Pray for our family and adjustments each one of us is making – many
this odd time. of the changes are due to the pandemic.
• Some of our workers are experiencing significant loneliness, especially • A dear friend and a newer believer from a Muslim background is a
our newer workers who are still establishing relationship networks. widower and he is asking the Lord for a wife who loves the Lord and
• Physical health for all the workers, especially in the countries with who can, together with him, raise his two children.
limited medical facilities and care.
• Some of our workers have overstayed their visas due to COVID-19 and Middle East | Caucasus
airports being closed. They are currently planning trips outside their • Pray that God will continue to lead us to those who have the most
countries of work to renew visas. Pray for authorities to welcome them need in our city, both physically and spiritually.
back upon their return. • Pray that He’ll give us ideas and means to help emerging leaders start
• We currently have five of our workers who are prevented from simple businesses in their homes in order to support themselves and
returning to their countries of work due to the pandemic. Pray for to have authentic reasons to be in consistent contact with others.
them as they feel on "pause" even as they continue to connect online
with people they have relationships with.
Middle East | Refugee Ministries
• Pray for open opportunities to share Christ ,and pray for people while
Asia on medical visits to refugee camps.
• Pray for the possibility for us to partner with a colleague who is • Pray for physical and relational health among the team.
considering coming to our country to do a church plant.
• The whole country is in severe economic, social, and political difficulty
• Pray for the many students who are facing great uncertainty these with the pandemic. Pray that this society holds together and does not
days. Pray that many will surrender to Jesus. descend into more chaos.
Brazil Southeast Asia
• Pray for the Dolans and the Wilsons and all the Brazilian Vineyard • Pray for several young Muslim men who are asking questions
churches as they mourn the death of one of their first Vineyard and discussing the wisdom of Jesus. Pray they will see Jesus and
pastors to COVID-19. experience hope and purpose in life.
• Pray for our church, leadership, and congregation that we will help • Pray for healing for my left eye which is clouded following a surgery I
people draw close to God as we navigate this time of crisis in Brazil. had last year.
• Pray for sound and regular sleep, which has been uneven for several
Central Asia weeks now.
• Pray for complete healing for my eyes; I have Graves Eye Disease. • Working in ministry overseas looks very different from my regular
• Pray for "Julie" who has a group of over 60 people who meet weekly professional hours I had in the U.S. Please pray that I engage in
for online Bible study. the local rhythms of life, finding and taking each opportunity the
• Pray that God will send us believers (particularly men) who can serve Lord gives.
as trainers. We have people waiting to be trained; materials are ready,
but we lack enough native speakers to do the training. Western Asia/Eastern Europe
• Pray for my health; I’ve developed a lot of allergies recently.
East Africa • We are lonely here, especially in light of pandemic restrictions. Pray
• Pray for this country, that there will be freedom from violence, torture, for opportunities to both widen and deepen our circle of friends.
harassment, persecution, as well as the increased desperation the • For final preparations to become team leaders for a group of like-
pandemic has brought on. minded people who want to see many come to Jesus here.
• Pray for health, safety, and Kingdom-breakthroughs for the refugees
and migrants that are scattered around the country.
• Lock down continues and there is much hardship and hunger. Pray for
change and that God will give hope in the face of sadness.
• V C M I S S I O N S P R AY E R G R O U P •
Join us as we pray for our international ministry work.
For more info, contact Tim Hart, 614.557.0395 or vcmissionsprayer@gmail.com.
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&
Your M arriage
the P andemic
by Ron Hitchcock
Every time I hear the term, "new normal", it implies A survivor is someone who has overcome great
that many of the things I enjoy about life are adversity. To go from surviving to being a survivor
unavailable and may never return. The pandemic you must recapture your identity and purpose. Your
has robbed so many people of peace, security, and circumstances may not change, but your struggles will
purpose that it triggers a survival instinct. In a survival no longer define who you are. Even in a pandemic, the
mindset, you can only think about what it takes to truth is:
make it through the next day. When your immediate
circumstances become your truth, you may feel alone, you are a dearly loved child of God; you are
abandoned, and judged—but this is not true. not lost or defeated, and you are not alone.
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I can safely say, the best premarital curriculums do As a couple you are a force sent into the world.
not include the topic: "Thriving During a Pandemic." Matthew 11:12 uses this idea of being a force in a
But today, many couples are struggling to find God’s unique way, "forceful (men and women) advance
presence and purpose due to the pandemic’s impact the kingdom of God." To be a force means to have
on jobs, health, education, friendship, and family life. a wholehearted enthusiasm to spread the news of
God’s reign, especially in circumstances that seem to
Couples have made major adjustments in the way they
be challenging the advancement of His kingdom. To
work, parent, shop, educate children, or connect with
some, the pandemic and social distancing restrictions
family and friends to protect their health. At first, these
appear to be winning the day; but they are not.
new challenges can create a sense of camaraderie
Forceful men and women are advancing the kingdom.
between spouses by working together to overcome
each new challenge. However, over an extended time,
Resilience in the Pandemic
a couple can become worn down and will struggle to
The very idea of a life-long marriage has come under
give their best to each other. Do not be dismayed if
scrutiny because of the frequency of divorce, abuse,
you are experiencing new levels of tension, conflict, or
and family struggles. But there is something very right
dissatisfaction. All couples and families are walking in
about marriage. Never let these truths fade from your
unfamiliar territory.
mind:
Vineyard Columbus believes that marriage has a
You are married to the right person, in the
unique role in God’s mission to advance His kingdom.
right state, at the right time, in the current
The nature of God is missional, and your marriage
circumstances; and if parenting, you are
has a missional purpose as being a "sent one." As a
parenting the right children.
couple your mission begins on your wedding day.
However, each couple must be willing to be sent out For some, the pandemic has served as an escape
as ambassadors of hope. The mission of God becomes clause for a struggling marriage. You may feel isolated
especially clear in this season of pandemic, as so many due to the additional pressure on your relationship
families have experienced such devastating losses. from a spouse being furloughed or working from
Your marriage covenant represents hope—no matter home, managing your child’s education, or being
what is happening in the world. God chooses your separated from friends or family. Before the pandemic,
relationship to represent the hope of Christ. This hope couples may have neglected seeking help for their
can be found in your love for God and each other. A relationship because conflicts seemed manageable
couple who has hope will also have a strong sense of when they only had evenings and weekends together.
purpose. But with these added pressures they are exhausted
and realize that they have lost hope for a better life
The purpose of a married couple is to glorify
and marriage. Take a deep breath and read the next
God in everything they say, do or accomplish,
sentence. A struggling marriage does not disqualify
and to be an expression of sacrificial love, grace,
you from walking out your purpose and mission. On
mercy and justice to everyone--especially to
your wedding day, God joined you two together, and
each other and their children.
all of the resources of heaven are available to you.
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Resilience means to recover from physical, emotional,
or spiritual losses. The pandemic is a force that has
disrupted the connection with church services, small
groups, and quick access to pastors. But you are
a greater force than the pandemic. Being married
does not make you missional, nor does meeting in a
building qualify as going to church. The Scriptures
teach us that we are the temple of God and not a
building (1 Cor. 16:19-20). The pandemic, as awful
as it is, can help us to recapture our purpose as
God’s messengers. Currently we are not meeting
in a physical building to hear a sermon, receive
prayer or worship. However, we are the sermon. Your
relationship is a living testimony of a holy covenant
between God and His people. Church happens
between spouses, parents, and children and in small
groups that meet online or social distancing at a park.
The message of hope goes wherever you go!
If you and your spouse are struggling with your
purpose and identity, you can attend the online class,
Journey of Hope, starting August 1st and discover a
hope that does not disappoint. Vineyard Columbus
also has marriage coaches available to meet online
with premarital and married couples to help you
develop a missional marriage. The Care Team is
ready to engage you with individual needs as well as
supporting your marriage. Remember, we are in this
together.
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The Problem &
Promise of Pain
by Julia Pickerill
I remember that it was in early high school that I first But regardless, it was an offensive truth then—to all
read the following from CS Lewis’ The Problem of of us! And it’s an offensive truth now, if we’re honest.
Pain: It offends our modern sensibilities that anything
good might be redeemed out of pain. We avoid pain,
We can ignore even pleasure. But pain insists run away from it, bury it in addiction, ignore it, play
upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our through it…. Here in the US, we mostly believe that
pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts technology has allowed us to be freed from pain… We
in our pains: it is his megaphone to rouse a deaf think we may just have found an escape hatch, yes
world. please, and that Jesus whispers nice and gentle things
to us while we hole-up and watch the rest of the world
I had grown up as a Christian. Maybe you have too?
go by.
Or perhaps, like many others, you’ve more recently
come to Jesus.
10 T H E M I X | AU G U ST 2 0 2 0My Dutch friends amazed me with trips to the dentist get the win! Not that we’re not close to God at those
for fillings with no numbing Novocaine. I was amazed moments to be sure. But that when we look at the
that they could stand the drill without painkiller! "It’s scripture, we usually find Jesus nestled up at the lunch
just is a little pinch and pressure," they’d say, "and it table with the brokenhearted, the losers, and those
just lasts a little while…" left out.
A little while?! That’s way too long for me! Pinch and
pressure?! No thank you!
We can meet with God in our pain.
Run away, Run away! Like Arthur shouting for the
God himself stands with the weeping
knights to retreat in Monty Python! Distract from
and the wounded. And when we find
pain! Escape from pain! Buy more stuff to insulate
ourselves there, we find ourselves in
from pain!
close proximity to Him.
And then, something interrupts my own inclinations
When we find ourselves at that table too, as Romans
toward pain avoidance.
8 so brilliantly and beautifully tells us, we can groan
It’s tall, with a crossbeam, splinters, rough edges. It’s along with creation with groans that are so deep that
marked by thirst and suffering and exposure. It comes their meaning is found only in the language of the
with its own accessories of spikes and thorns and Spirit of God… and that their purposes are simply this:
humiliation.
• The redemption of the world from decay and
Here we are then, standing in the shadow of the cross. bondage.
• The liberation of God’s children from suffering and
The thing about pain isn’t that it’s a virtue in and
death.
of itself. We’re not meant to run toward it for kicks.
However, the thing about pain is that when we do • The promise of a glorious inheritance in the now
find ourselves in its shadow, it’s not just that God is and the not yet of the kingdom of God.
shouting to us (or at us, as some may have felt before What then, Romans 8:31 asks us, shall we say in
experiencing the grace and kindness of Jesus)… but response to these things?
it’s that God is shouting with us. My God, My God…
Jesus cries out in His last words… We can say that in our pain, and in our suffering,
we are learning the way of Jesus. And that He is
We can meet with God in our pain. God himself stands accompanying us in the midst of whatever it is we
with the weeping and the wounded. And when we find are bearing.
ourselves there, we find ourselves in close proximity
to Him. We can say that God’s shout is not a shout at us, but a
shout alongside us! That we together — as we look at
The Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless the world and all that is broken, all that is in bondage,
groans, says Romans 8:26. all that is decaying right before our eyes — are called
to be more than conquerors.
So different, isn’t it, from what we mostly think? We
tend to think that we’re close to God when we get the We can say that this Jesus whom we love, and who first
promotion! Or when we get the award! Or when we loved us, has sent us to be His hands and feet to the
V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G 11world around us. To give water to the thirsty, to feed CS Lewis watched the first great war unfold, and then
the hungry, to attend to the orphan, to consider the the second. He had much joy in life and much loss. He
refugee, to love the lonely. saw all around him reasons to run from pain, to curse
God for it, to lose all hope.
Christians are like everyone else in that we experience
pain as a problem. We want to alleviate pain and And yet, instead, armed with a mindfull of stories that
suffering because Jesus wanted to. We have the no reflect both the transcendence and imminence of
more tears, no more crying of Revelation to remind God, Lewis reminded all of us (as well as Lucy… if you
us that the téleios—the fully-grown purposes of God— haven’t read or watched The Chronicles of Narnia,
brings us full redemption from pain and suffering. now’s the time!) that Aslan’s not a safe lion. But
he’s good.
But Christians are not like everyone else in that we
also trust God’s promise and presence in the midst of And what he meant by that, is this: That God so loved
pain. We do not have to be pain-free to experience the world, and that nothing can separate us from the
the withness of God. Sometimes, in the now of the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Kingdom, we do experience relief, healing, and
restoration. Sometimes, in the not yet of the Kingdom, Can I ask you a question? When you have been in
we don’t. Even so: God is with us. pain, or scared, or suffering… have you ever wanted to
be comforted? Have you ever wished someone would
The promise we have in the midst of pain is that God be near to you, give you strength, help you through?
is present to us, and that He’s not sitting idly by. He’s
at work! He’s drawing us into the deep redemptive Well this is what we have in Jesus. And not only
experiences that come with a faith that is winsome a comforter, but a companion. And not only a
and mature and that has become comfortable with companion, but a savior. Someone who can, in the
questions as well as answers. He’s restoring creation as midst of pain, transform us into people who look like
our own hearts are broken and compelled to kingdom Him, for the sake of the world. Someone who can offer
action. He’s teaching us of His faithfulness even when us a glorious inheritance.
our hope is in things unseen.
And this whispered truth is something you can share
NT Wright, in his recently released, brilliant little book with those around you… as people are in pain, as they
God And The Pandemic says it this way: experience challenge or confusion, or worry about the
end of the world, or get angry with God, or wonder
"There is a pattern here. Those who have long what it all means….
pondered the story of Jesus will recognize it. We
expect God to be, as we might say, 'in charge'. This whisper might sound like any one of these... as
But the God we see in Jesus is the God who you talk with your family, neighbor, roommate, friends,
wept at the tomb of his friend. The God we see in kids, parents…
Jesus is the God-the-spirit who groans without
• Do you know that even when you’re angry, God is
words. The God we see in Jesus is the one who,
near to you?
to demonstrate what his kind of 'being in charge'
would look like, did the job of a slave and washed • Have you ever wondered what it might be like
his disciples’ feet." to pray?
12 T H E M I X | AU G U ST 2 0 2 0• I would love to pray for you. Could we pray for And each of us, once we have learned to recognize
God’s peace right now? Jesus with us in the midst of it no matter what, can
also learn to invite those around us to join with Jesus
• Would you ever want to listen to a song of worship
as well.
with me, to see if you might sense God in it?
• Do you know that God is not afraid of your doubt? We are good news people. In this world, we will have
trouble. No one should be shocked by that! It’s in the
• I am sorry you are in pain. (Deep breath.)
book, written in black and white.
• Have you ever heard the story of how much Jesus
loves you? But take heart, God shouts to us through His
proverbial megaphone!
The promise of pain is that God is with us, and that we
can learn to be with one another in a way that allows
I have overcome the world!
Jesus to be lifted up. That the kingdom of God is on
the move, is near, is at hand!
V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G 13W E E K E N D M I N I ST R I E S ZOOM Hangouts
Middle School: Tuesdays | 6 pm on Zoom
Everything we feature during our weekend services – High School: Wednesdays | 6 pm on Zoom
from excellent kids & students ministry, to welcoming We invite all students to play games, hang out, and pray
hospitality online or at the front doors, to our worship together. These hangouts will be separated by middle school
service itself – is meant to create space where people and high school students.
can encounter the reality of God in a way that makes
VC Students On- Air
sense. Read below to find out how you can get more
When: Every Thursday | 6 pm
connected.
We will host a Live VCMiddleSchool & VCHighSchool
Instagram video for students to interact and ask questions of
VC Kids | Birth — 5th Grade our leaders and staff about the Bible.
When: Saturdays, 6 pm | Sundays, 9 & 10:30 am VC High School | Student Core
Where: vineyardcolumbus.org/vc-kids-online for Kids worship, Application: Contact Santos
teachings and parent resources Contact: Santos Chaparro, 614.259.5404 or
VC Kids Contact: Pastor April Murphy 614.259.5442 or santos.chaparro@vineyardcolumbus.org
april.murphy@vineyardcolumbus.org Student Core is our leadership team where we partner with
Join us online every weekend during our regular weekend Christ to heal the world. We have so much fun doing God’s work
service times for kids worship, teachings and parent resources. together—join us!
VC Students VC Twenty
VC Students | Middle & High School VC Twenty Weekly Gatherings
When: During weekend services at all campuses When: Sundays | 6 pm
Middle School Contact: Michael Doom,614.259.5517 or Where: online at youtube.com/vctwenty
michael.doom@vineyardcolumbus.org VC Twenty is a Spirit-filled, Jesus-centered, reconciling
High School Contact: Santos Chaparro, 614.259.5404 or community. Whether you’re a college student, young
santos.chaparro@vineyardcolumbus.org professional, or somewhere in between, we’d love for you to join
VC Students is our community of students from across the city us online for our worship experience. Hang out with us afterwards
seeking to experience God and grow deeper in their faith. See on Zoom to meet new people and even receive prayer.
you there!
Weekend Worship Special Needs
When: Every Saturday, 6 pm
We will be posting our weekend content for students with a
Body Builders Class
When: Sundays | 6 pm
mix of worship and encouraging content that is catered just
Where: Zoom
for your students during this season. We will post this on the
Contact: Amanda Fessehazion,
VCMiddleSchool & VCHighSchool Instagram pages and also
specialneeds@vineyardcolumbus.org
posting it onto YouTube on the Vineyard Columbus page.
Adults who are VC members are needed for our Middle School
Vineyard Columbus Streaming Services or Teens/Adults classes with special needs. Can you be kind,
When: Every Saturday, 6 pm | Sun, 9 + 10:30 am laugh, sit at a table, color, listen, pray, and sing worship songs?
Where: YouTube, Facebook, & Church Online
We encourage you as a family to watch our main services
together. We will have youth leaders in the comments Growth Classes
connecting with students and families, and we would love to Membership 101
pray for you! When: Sunday, September 13 | 1 – 3 pm
Where: online via Zoom
Teacher: Senior Pastor Rich Nathan
Meet pastors and learn more about the history and beliefs
of Vineyard Columbus. This class is required for membership.
Registration is required; visit vineyardcolumbus.org/events.
14 T H E M I X | AU G U ST 2 0 2 0 = Volunteer & GiveCO M M UN I T Y MI N I ST R IES Vineyard Men
At Vineyard Columbus, we believe that we’re better VC Men’s Golf League
When: August 4th - September 29th
together! Especially in a large church, it’s important
Where: Royal American Links, just southwest of Galena
to get connected into smaller communities where you
Cost: $23/week, non-refundable
can build relationships while you’re being encouraged
Contact: John Wilcox at jwilcox891@gmail.com
in your faith walk. Read below to find out more about
our small groups opportunities as well as our men’s, The VCC Men's Golf League is open to any man interested in
women’s, and singles events. playing golf, regardless of skill level. We have a tee time window
4:30 - 5:10 pm each Tuesday. Cost is a non-refundable $23/
week for all remaining weeks in the season (spring season or
Join A Small Group
summer season). This includes 9 holes of golf, use of a golf cart,
Visit: vineyardcolumbus.org/small-groups-online
and a drink ticket. Skill level is NOT important. The league exists
Contact: smallgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org
to give guys a way to get to know other guys, and to have fun
Doing life in community is important. Small groups bring doing it.
people together from different cultures, life stages, and
experiences for a rich community of worship, friendship, Man Camp 6.0
growth, and service. Check out our website to see different When: Friday, September 25 - Sunday, September 27
ways to stay connected! **We are still assessing COVID-19 conditions and will confirm
the date later on**.
Cost: $70 general registration ends September 14
Vineyard Women Register: Click here
Mom's Refresh Contact: men@vineyardcolumbus.org
When: August 21 (3rd Fridays), 10:00 - 11:30 am Take this opportunity to leave the hustle and distractions of
Location: Currently meeting online via Zoom everyday life for a couple of days of seeking God’s voice and a
Contact: Sierra Stephanoff, sierrastephanoff@kw.com recharging of your spiritual batteries.
Mom's Refresh is a monthly time for moms to meet together Man Camp has been a transforming retreat for those who
to build friendships and experience God. The group currently have attended previousl y and we believe it may be for you, as
meets on Zoom for worship and a devotional/Bible study. For well. This is a great time to laugh, compete, share stories, and
more information, please contact Sierra Stephanoff or check connect with other men. Each camper will be part of a group
out our Facebook page: Vineyard Columbus Mom’s Refresh. of 6-8 men who will be led by a Trip Captain. Worship will, once
again, be led by recording artist Truslow.
VC Women Conversations
Where: Vineyard Columbus Women's Facebook page Stay Connected!
Introducing a NEW Facebook live online women’s event. Check out and join our Facebook Group "Men's life at Vineyard
Come listen in as Vineyard women share their stories, wrestle Columbus". Don’t forget to invite your friends too! Also, if you'd
through issues, and discuss the relevant topics of our day as like to regularly receive Vineyard Men updates, events, and
followers of Jesus. newsletter, please take a moment and update your subscription
settings here. Just fill in the form and select Vineyard Men
Stay Connected! Newsletter.
Follow us on Facebook to find out what’s happening in
Women’s Ministry!
Ladies, if you would like to receive a monthly newsletter with an
encouraging message from our women’s pastor, stories from Man Camp 6.0
women in our church, articles of interest, video and audio links September 25 - 27
to past teachings from women’s events, information about small
groups and happenings that are of interest during this season of
sheltering at home and social distancing, click here to sign up.
V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G 15C A R E M I N I ST R I E S Marriage & Family Relationship Coach Training
Become a Dating, Premarital, or Marriage Coach
Our Care ministries are here to help you grow and be Contact: Mindy, mindy.layman@vineyardcolumbus.org
resourced in practical and Biblical ways. We have a
In anticipation of added stress upon marriages during the
strong marriage & family ministry, a robust collection
COVID-19 crisis we want to be prepared to offer marriage
of Life Support groups and individual mentors, a great
coaching to support couples in our community. To become
financial discipleship ministry… and much more. Life
relationship coaches you will receive training and resources
can be challenging, but you’re not alone! Read below to
(including an online relationship inventory) to pass along
find out more about our resources.
to other couples the grace God has given you in your own
relationship. Relationship coaches meet 4-6 times with dating,
Singles engaged or married couples. Attend a one-day training (online
Devotionals for Single Parents options available) and receive two personal coaching sessions
When: Sundays @ 7 pm with a staff member to help prepare you to coach other couples.
Where: Zoom Contact Mindy to learn more.
We realize that this is a trying time for most people, but singles
parents have a unique set of challenges during this social Prayer Ministry
distancing. They have to work, look for work, teach, entertain
and maintain their household…and hopefully some self-care. Open Prayer
This devotional time is for us to address the self-care that single When: Every Saturday | 10 - 11:30 am
parents need in their lives. A time where we can come together Where: Zoom, password: Prayer
as a community to encourage and pray for each other, and to hit Contact: Kerry @ kerry.davis@vineyardcolumbus.org
the reset button as we prepare for the upcoming week. Hope Open Prayer is available to anyone with a need for physical,
you’ll be able to join! emotional, or deliverance through healing prayer. No
appointment is necessary. Sessions end promptly at 11:30 am,
so please allow enough time for the prayer team to effectively
Marriage pray for you. We will continue to hold Open Prayer via Zoom
Journey to Oneness: Committed Dating & on Saturday mornings until the church is reopened and social
Engaged Couples distancing is no longer an issue.
Dates: Thursdays, September 17 – October 22 | 7:00 – 8:15 pm Individuals needing prayer will join the Zoom meeting in the
Where: Online waiting room, and then each person will be forwarded to a
Cost: $20 per person (scholarships available) breakout room where two team members will be waiting to pray
Register: vineyardcolumbus.org for them. Please join if you would like personal, private prayer.
Contact: Mindy, mindy.layman@vineyardcolumbus.org
Join us weekly on Zoom for this online version of our premarital
classes! This class is open to all couples in committed dating
relationships, those considering engagement and engaged
couples! Come learn how to have the kind of marriage God
intended. Open to all, but required for those getting married
at Vineyard Columbus. Couples should allow additional time
outside of the online meetings for viewing weekly video
teachings and completing additional assignments.
16 T H E M I X | AU G U ST 2 0 2 0 = Volunteer & GiveSupport for Life Hearts Restored Support Group: Recovery
from Sexual Betrayal
Women's Support Groups When: Tuesdays | 7–9 pm
Divorce Care for Women Where: Online (Cooper Road Campus)
When: Wednesdays, May 6 - August 12 | 7 pm Contact: heartsrestored@icloud.com
Where: Online (Cooper Road Campus) Hearts Restored Support Group is a faith-based outreach
Cost: $15 for workbook where you will find a safe, confidential place to share with other
Contact: Amy at DivorceCareVC@gmail.com women who understand the devastating effects of sexual
DivorceCare is a friendly and caring group of women who betrayal. We are engaged, married, separated and divorced
will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult women who do not judge each other but rather embrace that
experiences. This 13-week support group is for women who are we are all on a similar journey with a common goal. Support is a
separated and/or divorced and it can be joined at any time. huge part of our recovery. We have seen God do amazing thing
in our lives, bringing healing and restoration. We are here to
Free for Women: Finding Freedom and help you as others have helped us. This group is for and about
Healing from Your Past YOU, not your spouse or partner. Sexual betrayal, whether it be
When: Contact leader for next session date pornography, emotional or extramarital affair(s), is traumatic
Where: Online (Cooper Road Campus) and disorienting. Come let us reassure you that it is not your
Cost: $15 for materials (The Invisible Bond by Barbara Wilson, fault, that you will make it through this and that there is hope.
required reading prior to the study) We will share/discuss topics on some of the core areas for
Contact/Register: Brenda Bixler at BBixler313@gmail.com healing such as anger, identity, disclosure, setting boundaries,
This study provides forgiveness, freedom, healing and hope detachment, triggers, self-care, his repentance, forgiveness,
to those who've been wounded by their sexual past, whether and trust.
through choices of their own or choices others have forced
upon them. Discover the truth about sexual bonding, how it
impacts us and can continue to impact our current and future
relationships. Learn to reverse the lies we've ingrained and
replace them with God's truth.
Vineyard
Bookstore
Now open for
Curb-Side Service
Monday - Friday
10 am – 2 pm
See page 2 for details.
Whether in a school building or at home,
make reading a part of your kids’ day!
V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G 17Sister Sister Co-Ed Support Groups
When: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays | 7–9 pm Celebrate Recovery
Where: Online (Cooper Road Campus) When: Fridays | 6:30 pm
Contact: Elizabeth, 614.397.7764, or elzbthhwrd@aol.com Where: Open share groups online (Cooper Road Campus)
We are a group of women who have all survived multiple tragic Childcare: not available
events and can help other women as we share as sisters in Contact: celebraterecovery@vineyardcolumbus.org or
Christ. We focus on outreach and discipleship, studying God’s Dave Kuta, dave.kuta@vineyardcolumbus.org
Word, worshiping, and prayer. Celebrate Recovery is a biblical, Christ-centered recovery
fellowship for those desiring to heal from any addictive,
Unequally Yoked: Healing the Loneliness in compulsive, or destructive behavior —"hurts (like abuse
your Marriage or divorce), habits (like addictions to drugs, alcohol, or
When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month | 6:30-8:30 pm
pornography), or hang-ups (like anger, co-dependency, or
Where: Online (Cooper Road Campus)
pride)." Here you will find a safe place to share pain, struggles,
Contact: Laurel at jj2012tiny@gmail.com or 614-886-1749, or
victories, and hope with others focused on Christ-centered
Gladys at mganonie@gmail.com
recovery. Meetings include worship, teaching, sharing, and
We are a group of married women who feel alone in our fellowship. Come experience God’s love and power to transform!
Christian walk with our husbands. Please come and join us as
we support one another, pray for our husbands, fellowship, and Circle of Grace Group
become Sisters together in our Journey as we walk together When: 3rd Tuesdays | 7-9 pm
with Christ as our 'First Love'. Where: Online (Cooper Road Campus)
Contact: Dave Kuta at dave.kuta@vineyardcolumbus.org
Men's Support Groups Circle of Grace is a discussion group seeking to explore how the
180 Men’s Recovery Group church can be a safe place for people with same-sex attraction
When: Mondays | 7-9 pm to explore their relationship with Christ in a loving, biblically-
Where: Online (Cooper Road Campus) faithful environment. Discussions are focused around books,
Contact: John Doyel, 740.649.6050 or doyel53@gmail.com videos, and other resources. We also seek to be in dialogue with
180 exists to help men who struggle with sexual brokenness, church leadership to this end.
including pornography, lust, and sex addiction. This ministry
is open to all men. We emphasize both the healing power of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Materials
God and the personal responsibility of men to pursue purity. Community Life groups may sign up to borrow the DVD sets at
We include worship, teaching, small group accountability, any time for their groups.
mentoring, and healing prayer. Cost: $30 for EHS course materials (book, workbook &
devotional)
Roots for Men Contact/Register: supportforlife@vineyardcolumbus.org
When: Thursdays | 7:30-9 pm Do you yearn to be emotionally alive? Support for Life invites
Where: Online (Cooper Road Campus) you to Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, a plan for discipleship
Contact: Tom, brankamp@aol.com or Support for Life, which can deeply change your relationship with God. The
614.259.5289 or supportforlife@vineyardcolumbus.org Emotionally Healthy Spirituality course directly addresses
This is a recovery group for those that struggle with life- the reality that emotional maturity and spiritual maturity are
controlling addictions such as drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, inseparable. It is not possible to be spiritually mature while
work, or anything else that keeps you from experiencing the remaining emotionally immature. Learn through eight powerful
abundant life God wants for you. Come join us as we share our life changing sessions how incorporate daily life rhythms that
experiences, lift each other up, and find hope and healing as we lead us to a healthier relationship with Jesus and with others.
walk with Jesus one day at a time. Although we are a Biblically
based group, you do not need to be a Christian to attend. We
are here to walk through recovery with you!
18 T H E M I X | AU G U ST 2 0 2 0Families of Addicted Loved Ones Loving Someone with Mental Illness
When: 2nd and 4th Mondays | 6:30-8:30 pm. When: 1st & 3rd Thursdays | 7–9 pm
Where: Online (Cooper Road Campus) Where: Online (Cooper Road Campus)
Cost: $10 for workbook Contact: Karen Twinem at karentwinem@gmail.com or
Contact: Melinda, Larry, or Alicia @ VineyardFALO@gmail.com 614.439.8475
This group is designed to bring education, hope, support, This is a support group for families and friends of people
and prayer to friends and family members of those who are with mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major
addicted. If someone you love is suffering from any type of depression, borderline personality disorder, etc.). Each meeting
addiction, please join us. It’s okay to get the help YOU need includes a short teaching, discussion, and prayer.
while we pray they are willing to get the help that THEY need!
One Minded in Christ
Foster and Adoptive Parents' Interest and When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 7-9 pm
Support Group Where: Online (Cooper Road Campus)
When: 3rd Thursdays | 6:30-8:15 pm Contact: Angela Fontanini, 614.943.4588 or
Where: Online (Cooper Road Campus) one-minded@outlook.com
Childcare: $5/child or $10/family each week (for ages 1-12) Modeled after Philippians 2:1-2, this is a co-ed support group
Contact: fosteringhopenetwork@gmail.com for those affected with mental health (brain based) issues,
This monthly support group is for anyone who: has, is, or wants other than addiction. The meeting format consists of relevant
to foster or adopt. And for all who want to learn more or support resources or teachings, and share and prayer time.
those who are fostering or adopting! Please join us for a time of
education, support and prayer as you do this special ministry in Progress Not Perfection
your home! When: Tuesdays, 7:00 pm.
Where: Online (Cooper Road Campus)
H.O.P.E -Infertility Support Group Contact: meetings@progressnotperfection.online or
When: Start date to be determined warren.asa.hart@gmail.com
Contact: Krista & TJ Tillman. Krista.tillman@icloud.com, Progress Not Perfection is an open 12-Step recovery meeting
614.288.5851 for men and women looking for a safe place to deal with any
H.O.P.E (Healing with Others through Purpose and struggle you are having, or just to learn more about how the
Expectation) is a monthly co-ed hope and support group 12 Steps work. We are committed to sharing our experience,
for primary or secondary infertility. We invite you with open strength, and hope with each other. Our purpose is to grow
arms for a time of sharing food, socializing, education, open spiritually and in our relationship with God. In our discussions we
discussion, and prayer together. This group will be structured use the Bible, the 12 Steps, the 12 Traditions and the Recovery
to support couples as well as breaking out in women and men Slogans to help us along our journey. Our desire is to improve
only groups. We additionally plan for women only and men only the quality of our lives as we apply what we learn from listening to
once a month social gathering. and sharing with each other. Our hope is in the belief that, with
God's guidance, we can succeed today in situations where we
Life Support Mentoring failed previously. All are welcome to attend, share and converse.
Application: Click here
Contact: lifesupportmentoring@vineyardcolumbus.org Professional Counseling Center
Register: If you're a member or regular attender and would like Contact: 614.259.5409; Counselors are able to meet online or
to meet with a mentor, please fill out an online application or by phone! Contact for details .
contact Support for Life. The Vineyard Counseling Center’s clinically–trained counselors
The Support for Life Ministry has a trained team of volunteer offer a biblical approach to help people achieve wholeness in all
"mentor" counselors who come alongside people in difficult aspects of their lives. We sometimes also have male and female
seasons or situations to minister insight, healing, and spiritual Graduate Candidate Interns who can offer $20/sessions, with
growth in a one–on–one, non–clinical environment. Life experience in seeing children, teens, adults, and married couples.
Support Mentoring is not professional counseling, nor is it
"free" counseling. Life Support Mentors meet with individuals
on a short term basis and are trained to provide a listening ear,
supportive encouragement, empowered prayer, and biblical
guidance.
Interested in BECOMING a life support mentor? Please
contact lifesupportmentoring@vineyardcolumbus.org
V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G 19Redefining Christ Life Support Mentoring 2020-21 Training
Begins: Contact Gina for next session dates, Cohort
Where: Online (Cooper Road Campus) When: 2nd Saturdays, September-May, 9 am-3 pm,
Contact: Gina Harding at redefiningchrist@gmail.com Offsite near Cooper Rd. Campus
This closed, cyclical co-ed support group is for women and men Contact: lifesupportmentoring@vineyardcolumbus.org or
who have come from a high control or cult background and now 614.259.5353
desire a close personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This is not Application: Click here
a theological debate group. Our purpose is to support these Registration: required for class. Application and 3 references
men and women and come along side of them. Our goal is to must be submitted to be considered.
springboard into a praying small group for further discipleship. Do people naturally come to when they need to talk? You might
No participants may join after the first class has begun, and want to consider becoming a Life Support Mentor! This unique
preregistration is required. Each meeting will include worship cohort training experience, taught by Pastor and professional
and teaching, but the main focus will be on sharing and prayer. counselor Lorie Kaufman Rees, meets once/month and will
combine lecture, video, experiential activities, discussion, role
Still Waters: Peace for Caregivers plays, self-reflection, and reading. Participants will finish the
When: 1st and 3rd Mondays | 6:30-8:30 pm nine months with the skills, knowledge, and hands on tools
Where: Online (East Campus event) necessary to understand how God heals through the power of
Contact: Dixie Vargo, still.waters.dixie@gmail.com or the Gospel, know how to handle crises and basic emotional/
614.531.6663 spiritual health situations, and be able to facilitate growth and
Reflect ~ Refresh ~ Replenish ~ Revitalize ~ Revive ~ Renew healing in others. Don’t feel qualified? Don’t worry—that’s what
The life of a person caring for a loved one who is old, sick, dying the training’s for!
or in need of continuous, regular care is often stressful and
sometimes chaotic. We can often feel alone and inept to the task Become a Support for Life Group Leader Keep
put upon us. We may struggle to find time for God, ourselves, Contact/Register: supportgroups@vineyardcolumbus.org or
and meaningful relationships. Come away, weary one, and find 614.259.5472
light, hope, peace and loving companionship. The 2nd and 4th Application: available at vineyardcolumbus.org
Monday of each month will feature an online meeting format for We are looking to train leaders who can create groups that offer
those who may struggle to get away from their caregiving duties. a safe environment for those who are struggling to experience
the love of Jesus and the care of his community. If you've
Become a Life Support Mentor benefited from support and healing during a difficult life season
Contact: lifesupportmentoring@vineyardcolumbus.org or situation that has resulted in growth and freedom, you may
Application: Click here wish to help others by leading a support or recovery group
Are you someone people naturally come to when they need related to the same issue.
to talk? Consider becoming a Life Support Mentor! We're We are currently looking for leaders for the following subjects:
looking to train leaders to meet one on one with individuals • Victims of domestic violence
on a short term basis to provide a listening ear, supportive • DivorceCare for Men
encouragement, empowered prayer, and biblical guidance. If • GriefShare
you've benefited from support and healing during a difficult life
season or situation that has resulted in growth and freedom,
you may wish to help others by providing similar one on one Stewardship Ministry
support. Training cohort happens once/year and begins
Designing Your Legacy: Estate Planning
annually in September.
Workshop
When: Thursday, August 20 | 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Where: Online
Register: at myvc.info
Learn how to pass on your estate at death. Understand how to
obtain a good estate plan and get documents done at no cost
to you. Free seminar is informational, with one-on-one private
meetings scheduled later with estate planners, via telephone or
video conferencing during the COVID-19 restrictions.
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Both locally and globally, Vineyard is committed to
being a church that builds bridges between cultures
and continents! We have a strong community of
international members here at Vineyard Columbus,
we’re committed to missional outreach in our own
city, and we’ve got a lot of engagement around the
world in multiple fields. Read below to find some great
opportunities for connection and service.
Community Outreach
The following outreach opportunities are a bridge between our
Financial Coaching church and the people of Columbus.
Contact: Kent at Kent.Irwin@vineyardcolumbus.org
Food Pantry Opportunities
Coaching sessions are available to give financial and spiritual
Our We have two food pantry locations. At this time they
direction, whether in crisis, struggling, or doing well, and
continue to operate but with limited service delivery systems.
want to be wise and follow God is this important area of life.
One-on-one coaching provides an opportunity for you 5th Avenue Pantry
to receive personal and confidential guidance, in a grace Where: 181 East 5th Avenue
filled environment. Coaching will be via telephone or video When: Saturday mornings, 8:00 – 11:30 am
conferencing during the COVID-19 restrictions. Contact: Rhodie at rhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org
This pantry serves zip code area 43201. During the health crisis
Career Assistance Coaching
the building is closed to guests; registration and food orders will
Where: Online
be handed out in the parking lot. During the month of August,
Information: careerministry@vineyardcolumbus.org
we will serve all zip code areas one time.
Are you looking to take a step forward with your current job,
to obtain a new role, or to accelerate your career? Our career Northside Food Pantry
assistance team offers one-on-one coaching and classes Where: 4664 Cleveland Avenue
to make your next career journey a success! Contact us for When: Saturdays Only
more information. Coaching will be via telephone or video This pantry serves zip code areas 43229, 43224 and 43231 for
conferencing during the COVID-19 restrictions. a one time monthly order. During the health crisis the building
is closed to guests. Drive-up only registration for orders and
pick up is from 8-11:30 am, and all orders are put in the trunk of
Visitation & Care Team the car. If we are very busy with cars backed up, we stop taking
Visitation Care Team orders at 11:15 am.
Contact: Visitation Care Team at 614.259.5239
Not in these zip code areas?
We want to come alongside our church and their families who
are hospitalized, in nursing homes, in long–term care, or home If you do not live in theses zip codes, we can serve you one time.
bound. If you or a family member would like to be visited, please Please bring a picture ID showing your current address or some
contact us. proof of address like a utility bill with your name on it. You can
find a list of pantries on the MidOhio Foodbank Collective site
Funeral Needs and/or call Hands On Central Ohio at 211 or check their website.
Contact: 614.259.5372
Pantry Volunteer Opportunities
If you are a member of Vineyard Columbus and need funeral
and pastoral care services, please call us. If you would like to be on our "on-call list" for Northside or serve
at 5th Avenue on Saturdays, please email Rhodie for more
details. brhodie.shreve@vineyardcolumbus.org.
V I N E YA R D C O L U M B U S . O R G 21Local Ministries ESL Classes
When: September 14, 2020 – May 14, 2021
Lower Lights Christian Health Center Monday, Wednesday, and Friday | 10:00 - 11:30 am
Where: Cooper Road Campus, Wed – Friday (appt only) and Tuesday evenings | 7:00 – 9:00 pm
171 E. 5th Ave Mon – Fri (appt only) Where: Online
Appointments: No Walk-Ins; must have an appointment. Call Cost: Free
Lower Lights to schedule appointment; 614.274.1455 (Option 1). Contact: International Ministries at
LLCHC is a faith–based, non–profit community health international.ministries@vineyardcolumbus.org
provider. They see patients of all ages with Medicaid, Medicare, Online Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced classes will
CareSource, Molina, and private insurance as well as the be offered in the morning and in the evening. Contact
uninsured. Whole family services are offered on a sliding International Ministries for more information.
fee scale based upon income. However, all patients are seen
regardless of ability to pay. Services offered include well- ESL Volunteers Needed
child checkups, physicals, routine care, and chronic disease When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10 - 11:30 am and
management. Prenatal care and immunizations are offered at Tuesday | 7:00 – 9:00 pm
select locations. Where: Zoom
Contact: International Ministries, at 614-259-5369, or
Vineyard Free Health Clinics international.ministries@vineyardcolumbus.org
Free Medical, Chiropractic, Dental, and Vision Clinics
If you have a heart for our international friends, International
Where: 6000 Cooper Road, Westerville
Ministries would benefit greatly from your help with online
Contact: 614.259.5428
Beginner and Intermediate ESL classes for adult learners of all
We provide free medical, chiropractic, dental, and vision care for nationalities. Please contact us for more information on how you
patients (ages 18 and up) who are uninsured OR have Medicaid can help!
or are Medicaid–eligible with incomes below 200 percent of
the Federal Poverty level. (No Medicare or other government– Donate a Bike
issued health care programs are eligible for services.) For more Contact: International Ministries, International.ministries@
info, call 614.259.5428. Si usted sólo habla español, puede vineyardcolumbus.org, or 614-259-5369
comunicarse con la clínica latina al 614.293.9906.
International Friendships (IFI) is starting a program to teach
• Medical Clinic women immigrants and refugees how to ride bikes. If you
Cooper Road: Every Tuesday evening have a bike and/or a helmet in good condition, please contact
Walk in, first come, first served. Sign-in begins at 4 pm. Patient International Ministries and we will help make arrangements.
visits begin at 6 pm. We provide diagnosis and treatment of
illness. Basic work physicals available by calling 614.259.5428
(option 6) prior to coming to the clinic. No lab tests, injections, Vineyard Community Center
or X-rays. Check out what's happening in our Community
• Dental Clinic: Closed until futher notice due to COVID-19 Center online.
• Vision Clinic: Closed until futher notice due to COVID-19 Immigration Counseling Services (ICS)
• Chiropractic Clinic: Closed until futher notice due to Walk-in Clinics
COVID-19 Contact: Jeanine at jeanine.winfrey@vineyardcolumbus.org
or 614.259.5299
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ICS twice monthly walk-in
Global International Ministries consultation clinics are suspended until further notice. The ICS
Alpha team continues to diligently serve our current clients for whom
When: Tuesday at 7;30 pm | September 15th – October 20th we are providing direct representation. Members of the church
or Wednesdays at 7 pm | September 16th – October 21st or the public-at-large seeking immigration legal assistance may
Where: Zoom; contact Jerome for link call ICS for further information about referrals to our community
Contact: Jerome at Jerome.smith@vineyardcolumbus.org partner attorneys.
Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. We
are offering two six-week sessions. Each talk looks at a different
question around faith and is designed to create conversation.
Everyone is welcome.
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