The Vine Church
Generosity Revolution Week 3
Generosity Revolution Imagine a world filled with millions of Radically Generous people! Imagine cities saturated with thousands of people living a life of Radical Generosity! What a Generosity Revolution that would begin.
Locations & Times
The Vine Church
131 Garvock Hill, Dunfermline KY11 4JU, UK
Sunday 11:00 AM
Watch Vine News for 10.06.2018
https://youtu.be/P09L2yGcCjEGeneral notes on message:
“Persecution is the devil’s second best weapon – materialism is the first!”
“How do modern Christians and churches avoid the seductive power of material possessions? How can wealth remain a “good” for their enjoyment rather than leading them further away from God and the priorities of His Kingdom? The recurring answer of both Testaments is through generous giving to others.”
Craig L. Blomberg, 52 “Revolution in Generosity”
Craig L. Blomberg, 52 “Revolution in Generosity”
Bill and Melinda Gates
In 1993, Bill and Melinda Gates took a walk on the beach and made a big decision: to give their Microsoft wealth back to society. In conversation with Chris Anderson, the couple talks about their work at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as well as their marriage, their children, their failures and the satisfaction of giving most of their money away.
https://www.ted.com/talks/bill_and_melinda_gates_why_giving_away_our_wealth_has_been_the_most_satisfying_thing_we_ve_done#t-1203168“If you love Christ and the work of His Kingdom more than anything else, your giving will show that. If you are truly submitted to the lordship of Christ, if you are willing to obey Him completely in every area of your life, your giving will reveal it.”
Donald S. Whitney, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life (Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 1991), 140.
Donald S. Whitney, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life (Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 1991), 140.
“Gain all you can, save all you can, and give all you can” because “all that we have is given us by God, and since we have been entrusted with these possessions, we are responsible to use them in ways that bring Him glory.”
John Wesley
John Wesley
“Without contact there can be no impact.”
Larry Osbourne – Thriving in Babylon
Larry Osbourne – Thriving in Babylon
Elisabeth Elliot
The missionary who lived with the tribe that killed her husband.
"Lord, break the chains that hold me to myself; free me to be Your happy slave – that is, to be the happy foot washer of anyone today who needs his feet washed, his supper cooked, his faults overlooked, his work commended, his failure forgiven, his grieves consoled or his button sewed on. Let me not imagine that my love for You is very great if I am unwilling to do for a human being something very small."
https://www.newlifepublishing.co.uk/latest-articles/heroes-art/elisabeth-elliot-missionary-lived-with-tribe-that-killed-husband/"Lord, break the chains that hold me to myself; free me to be Your happy slave – that is, to be the happy foot washer of anyone today who needs his feet washed, his supper cooked, his faults overlooked, his work commended, his failure forgiven, his grieves consoled or his button sewed on. Let me not imagine that my love for You is very great if I am unwilling to do for a human being something very small."
Prayer Request or Praise Report
If you have a prayer request or want to tell us about answered prayer, please do so here.
We Value the Power of Prayer
“Supernaturally Transforming Lives and Circumstances”
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” – Philippians 4:6 NIV
As a church we have numerous stories of people who have had prayer answered and seen incredible miracles take place. We have stories of; miraculous healings, miraculous protection from danger and harm, children being born when it seemed impossible, hospitals and orphan’s villages being built in Haiti and many, many more examples that God still answers prayer today and miracles do happen.
http://www.thevinechurch.com/prayer-and-care/
We Value the Power of Prayer
“Supernaturally Transforming Lives and Circumstances”
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” – Philippians 4:6 NIV
As a church we have numerous stories of people who have had prayer answered and seen incredible miracles take place. We have stories of; miraculous healings, miraculous protection from danger and harm, children being born when it seemed impossible, hospitals and orphan’s villages being built in Haiti and many, many more examples that God still answers prayer today and miracles do happen.
http://www.thevinechurch.com/prayer-and-care/
Vine Kids
We are pleased to welcome new children and their families to Vine Church Children’s Gangs.
Our children’s Gangs are for all children from age 1 to those in Primary 7. Our Gang’s operate during the message part of the service and we enjoy bible stories, games, toys, craft, prayer, worship, snacks and lots of fun together.
Find out more and what ages kids gangs are for...
http://www.thevinechurch.com/childrens-work-2/
Our children’s Gangs are for all children from age 1 to those in Primary 7. Our Gang’s operate during the message part of the service and we enjoy bible stories, games, toys, craft, prayer, worship, snacks and lots of fun together.
Find out more and what ages kids gangs are for...
http://www.thevinechurch.com/childrens-work-2/
Join a Life Group
In an age where people lack community, Life Groups provide the ideal environment for friendship, connection and growth.
Read more about Joining a Life Group
http://www.thevinechurch.com/life-groups/
Read more about Joining a Life Group
http://www.thevinechurch.com/life-groups/
Join a Team
“Our Church is not built on the talents and gifts of a few but on the sacrifice of many.” –Brian Houston
The Vine church is as effective as our people. The greatness of our church relies on the heart of our people and their willingness to serve others. Our church functions because ordinary people give their time, talents and energy willingly and cheerfully to serve others.
Joining a team is an excellent way to get connected into the life of our church, make friends and help the church to grow. In fact the growth in health and size of our church depends on every member serving and “doing their own special work”:
“…as each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is growing and full of love.”
Eph.4:16 NLT
Read more and join a team http://www.thevinechurch.com/join-a-team/
The Vine church is as effective as our people. The greatness of our church relies on the heart of our people and their willingness to serve others. Our church functions because ordinary people give their time, talents and energy willingly and cheerfully to serve others.
Joining a team is an excellent way to get connected into the life of our church, make friends and help the church to grow. In fact the growth in health and size of our church depends on every member serving and “doing their own special work”:
“…as each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is growing and full of love.”
Eph.4:16 NLT
Read more and join a team http://www.thevinechurch.com/join-a-team/
Synergie Youth
Synergie – A coming together producing something GREAT!
Read about our fantastic Synergie youth that work with high school age youth...
http://www.thevinechurch.com/synergie-youth/
Read about our fantastic Synergie youth that work with high school age youth...
http://www.thevinechurch.com/synergie-youth/
Vine Church CLOSED Sunday 24th June 2018
On Sunday morning the 24th of June, we won’t be having a Sunday service here at the Vine but will instead going to the morning Celebration at 10.30am at Surge in the Usher Hall which is free. You still need to book your FREE ticket at www.surge18.com
We hope you can all make it along.
We hope you can all make it along.
Will Graham Celebration of Hope June 15th - 17th
See details of the upcoming Celebration of Hope in June:
http://www.thevinechurch.com/event/will-graham-celebration-of-hope/2018-06-15/
http://www.thevinechurch.com/event/will-graham-celebration-of-hope/2018-06-15/
The Christian Institute Week of Prayer 17th-23rd June
Please join us in a week of prayer for Scotland from Sunday 17th June to Saturday 23rd June.
We have serious concerns over the promotion of transgenderism in schools, the review of hate crime legislation, plans to ban smacking and the ongoing issue of the Named Person scheme. There is also a leaflet with daily prayer items regarding these issues, which you should have received as you came in.
We have serious concerns over the promotion of transgenderism in schools, the review of hate crime legislation, plans to ban smacking and the ongoing issue of the Named Person scheme. There is also a leaflet with daily prayer items regarding these issues, which you should have received as you came in.
Will Graham Celebration Prayer Gathering and Dedication Service
We won’t be having a prayer meeting tonight at the Vine, but we would like if you could go along to Grangemouth Town Hall tonight from 7 to 9pm, to join with other churches in praying for the upcoming Will Graham Celebration of Hope. The address is 27 Bo’ness Road, Grangemouth, FK3 8AN
Big Team Rally June 19th 2018
rally: VERB: Bring together (forces) again in order to continue fighting. Recover or cause to recover in health, spirits, or poise. Origin: Early 17th century (in the sense ‘bring together again’): from French rallier, from re – ‘again’ + allier ‘to ally’
You are invited to join our Big Team Rally where bringing together all our troops in order to continue fighting the good fight with new health, uplifted spirits and greater poise (balance or equilibrium)
This is intended for all in the Vine Leadership Team, all Life Group Leaders (and their assistants) and everyone who serves in a Vine church team of any sort. It is also open to anyone who is in a Life group or who considers themselves a Vine church member.
These are great nights to connect, be strengthened, enjoy God’s presence through worship and be a part of what God wants to do through you and our church family in our world. See Event details...
http://www.thevinechurch.com/event/big-team-rally/all/
You are invited to join our Big Team Rally where bringing together all our troops in order to continue fighting the good fight with new health, uplifted spirits and greater poise (balance or equilibrium)
This is intended for all in the Vine Leadership Team, all Life Group Leaders (and their assistants) and everyone who serves in a Vine church team of any sort. It is also open to anyone who is in a Life group or who considers themselves a Vine church member.
These are great nights to connect, be strengthened, enjoy God’s presence through worship and be a part of what God wants to do through you and our church family in our world. See Event details...
http://www.thevinechurch.com/event/big-team-rally/all/
Serve at Surge '18 and get Half Price
Helpers are needed with the kids work and youth programme for Surge 18 and if you can serve, you will get a code for half price.
Please contact Fiona at Vine Office for discount code for serving. fiona.thomson@thevinechurch.net
There are discounted rates for those serving for +/- half the
conference. We can provide discount codes for different teams to make
the booking process as streamlined as possible for people wishing to
serve
"We love and appreciate people who are offering up their time and gifts to serve to make Surge18 a success and we hope that as many people as
possible take the opportunity to not only get something from the
conference but to give to it. As such we are offering reduced price
tickets for those who are serving, these tickets are half price – we
would encourage you to serve for only half the conference.
http://surge18.com/
Please contact Fiona at Vine Office for discount code for serving. fiona.thomson@thevinechurch.net
There are discounted rates for those serving for +/- half the
conference. We can provide discount codes for different teams to make
the booking process as streamlined as possible for people wishing to
serve
"We love and appreciate people who are offering up their time and gifts to serve to make Surge18 a success and we hope that as many people as
possible take the opportunity to not only get something from the
conference but to give to it. As such we are offering reduced price
tickets for those who are serving, these tickets are half price – we
would encourage you to serve for only half the conference.
http://surge18.com/
Surge18 23rd - 24th June
We are delighted to be joining as a church Surge 18. Our Sunday service on Sunday 24th June will not be on as we will be joining Surge18 in the Usher Hall in Edinburgh that morning.
Surge
Noun: a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the tide
Verb: (of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Book your tickets soon and join us at Surge18
Event details... http://www.thevinechurch.com/event/surge18/
Surge
Noun: a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the tide
Verb: (of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Book your tickets soon and join us at Surge18
Event details... http://www.thevinechurch.com/event/surge18/
THRIVE launching August 2018
We have a vision of thriving people, churches, cities and nations.
This means we see you flourishing, prospering, growing and developing vigorously.
In order to thrive, you need good foundations and good soil to grow and be nurtured in. THRIVE course gets you started on this road.
We want you to THRIVE at the Vine and we would love you to join the Vine family & vision. A great way to do this is to get to know who we are and what we’re about. THRIVE uses According to the Pattern, an 10 week course that aims to equip you with key truths to walk well with God and in the life of the church. You’ll get to meet some of the key leaders at the Vine and make new friends. Please let us know if you plan to come. Please note that no child care is available.
Read more and see Event details ... http://www.thevinechurch.com/event/thrive/all/
This means we see you flourishing, prospering, growing and developing vigorously.
In order to thrive, you need good foundations and good soil to grow and be nurtured in. THRIVE course gets you started on this road.
We want you to THRIVE at the Vine and we would love you to join the Vine family & vision. A great way to do this is to get to know who we are and what we’re about. THRIVE uses According to the Pattern, an 10 week course that aims to equip you with key truths to walk well with God and in the life of the church. You’ll get to meet some of the key leaders at the Vine and make new friends. Please let us know if you plan to come. Please note that no child care is available.
Read more and see Event details ... http://www.thevinechurch.com/event/thrive/all/