Words from Thomas Thomas Kleinert
Beginning June 1, I will preach a series of six sermons on what's known as the Disciples Affirmation or the Preamble. We use this text in worship as an affirmation of faith, and I have wanted to spend a little more time with it for quite a while: I love how it breaks open the often misunderstood "I believe" into a colorful, multi-faceted "we confess, proclaim, accept, rejoice, celebrate, receive..." Every time I read it, I hear an invitation to join a conversation and a particular way of life.
This is not a statement of beliefs that declares, "This is how things are, and here is where you sign." It sounds a lot more like, "Allow us to introduce ourselves."
When we think about who we are, or talk about who we are to be, we find ourselves returning again and again to the practices and conversations outlined in these 171 words. This is how we strive to live in relationship with God, with other people, and with the world.
Fair Trade Coffee House
May 30th at 7:00 p.m.
Featuring Diesel and Linnae Cappellino.
Be sure to invite your friends!
Notes from the Choir Room Julia Callaway
GATHERING SONGS!
On the second Sundays of June, July, and August, 10:45 Worship will begin with a time for Gathering Songs! As you arrive for worship, we will join in singing hymns from the CHALICE HYMNAL. Gathering Songs will include some “old favorites” not included in worship and some requests. If you have a special request, e-mail Julia by June 5. June 8 Gathering Songs time will be led by Joe Keith and the Joyful Noise!
POSTLUDE MINI-CONCERTS
- June 8 – Organ Settings of Spirituals with vocalists Jim Foglesong and Jan Volk, assisting.
- July 27 – Organ Character Pieces
- August 17 – King of Instruments
- September 21 –Gotta Toccata
Volunteers Needed for Mission Possible
It's time for Mission Possible, a day camp at VSCC for 3rd-6th graders. Our young people are ready for this annual mission experience that includes Bible Study, community service, recreation, and lots and lots of relationship building. We welcome everyone to be part of the adventure! This year we will be learning about poverty and poverty relief in Nashville. We need adults to help us learn, have fun, and get around. Could you sign up for a one of our morning or afternoon time-slots? If you can help or have questions please email Allison. (Read More)
Update on The Journey
On Saturday, May 17, George Bullard presented the affirmations and challenges we all identified at the April weekend. On the "Richter Scale" of change readiness, we see ourselves at 58: Not only are we ready, we're already moving!
On Sunday, May 18, George Bullard introduced us to the Summer of Prayer and the Prayer Triplets. As of today, 46 Vine Streeters have signed up to participate, and the Journey Crew expects this number to continue to grow.
On Wednesday, May 21, the Journey Crew
put together eighteen Prayer Triplets. All participants have received
an email with the names of their prayer partners and an invitation to
use the online group Prayer Triplets as a forum. By the way, it is not too late to sign up for this essential phase of The Journey!
View the Church Calendar and Serving Schedule .
Along Vine Street
Mary Joe Pickle, Jack Forstman’s sister in Charlotte, NC, had a stroke. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.
Wayne Bell had triple bypass surgery on Tuesday, May 20th. He is doing very well. You can mail cards to 220 Clinton Road, Lexington, KY 40502.
We celebrate with our graduates and their families and friends!
Congratulations to Sheila Saad! Sheila and Donald were married on May 10.
Tom and Maurine Peake celebrate their 62nd wedding anniversary on May 30. Congratulations!
54 members and friends are participating in Vine Street’s Summer of Prayer through one of eighteen prayer triplets. Thank you!
We pray for the families in Myanmar (aka Burma) who are mourning the death of loved ones in the aftermath of cyclone Nargis.
We pray for the families in Sichuan province (China) who have lost loved ones, homes, and more than we can imagine in the recent earthquake.
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