The Vine Church
Power Lines Of Connection
The Power Lines of Connection Aaron Dowds
Locations & Times
The Vine Church
131 Garvock Hill, Dunfermline KY11 4JU, UK
Sunday 11:00 AM
General notes on message:
“Hospitality is fundamentally an act of missional evangelism.”
“If you believe we live in a post – Christian world, and you believe this is a crisis, then let’s act like it. The way we deal with crisis is to understand that hospitality is a form of spiritual warfare. We call down from heaven the power of the gospel to save, and we embrace our unsaved neighbours.”
Rosaria Butterfiled; The Gospel Comes With a House Key: Practicing Radical Ordinary Hospitality in our Post Christian World
“If you believe we live in a post – Christian world, and you believe this is a crisis, then let’s act like it. The way we deal with crisis is to understand that hospitality is a form of spiritual warfare. We call down from heaven the power of the gospel to save, and we embrace our unsaved neighbours.”
Rosaria Butterfiled; The Gospel Comes With a House Key: Practicing Radical Ordinary Hospitality in our Post Christian World
Jesus desires to bring reconciliation to these 4 broken relationships:
God
Self
Others
Creation
and lead people out of real poverty. Reconciliation means putting things back into right relationship again. And this is the churches call and mission as well.
God
Self
Others
Creation
and lead people out of real poverty. Reconciliation means putting things back into right relationship again. And this is the churches call and mission as well.
CONNECTION is possibly one of the greatest demonstrations of acceptance and love.
CONNECTION is the foundation for healing to happen. It may not happen instantly, but it begins the process of healing. CONNECTION by eating with people is a way to LISTEN to people. It’s a major part of the BLESS strategy:
Begin with Prayer
LISTEN
EAT
SERVE
Share your story.
Healing can take place if there is listening, empathy, compassion and words directed by the WHISPER of the Holy Spirit.
CONNECTION is the foundation for healing to happen. It may not happen instantly, but it begins the process of healing. CONNECTION by eating with people is a way to LISTEN to people. It’s a major part of the BLESS strategy:
Begin with Prayer
LISTEN
EAT
SERVE
Share your story.
Healing can take place if there is listening, empathy, compassion and words directed by the WHISPER of the Holy Spirit.
Larry Crabb on Connection
"WE HAVE MADE A TERRIBLE MISTAKE! For most of this century we have wrongly defined soul wounds as psychological disorders and delegated their treatment to trained specialists. Damaged psyches aren't the problem. The problem is disconnected souls. What we need is connection! What we need is a healing community!"
– Larry Crabb
In his most significant book since the immensely successful Inside Out, Dr. Larry Crabb expands on his lifelong work in the field of psychotherapy to adopt a groundbreaking, but biblical, approach that centers around building intimate, healing mini-communities in our lives and churches.
Dr. Crabb envisions a day when communities of God's people-ordinary Christians whose lives connect as husband to wife, brother to sister, friend to friend- will accomplish most of the healing that we now depend on mental health professionals to provide.
God has deposited within us the power to heal soul-disease, and that power is released to do its work as we relate to each other in revolutionary new ways. In challenging, practical language, Dr. Crabb shows us how.
Introduction to the book: CONNECTING: Healing for Ourselves and Our Relationships.
For decades now, we Christians have been abdicating our role as healers of soul-disease. We have delegated that responsibility to professional psychotherapists, psychologists, and counselors-mostly non-Christians-because "we might say the wrong thing." And yet, helping our fellow travelers over the rough spots on the way is one of our God-ordained tasks and joys.
There is a power within the life of every Christian waiting to be released - a power that can lead to further and deeper change, a power that can help someone else join more intimately to the heart of Christ, the power to heal soul wounds. That power is released by connecting with the hearts and souls of other people and allowing God's grace to flow freely thorough us to them.
Why are we afraid of connecting with others? And what has prevented us from achieving the thrill of intimacy with friends and family that God wants us to have? How do we accomplish the fusion of souls that heals us from soul-disease and sets us free to be ourselves-to know others as we really want to be known?
We haven't yet dreamed big enough dreams of what we could mean to one another. We haven't claimed the treasure God has buried in our lives. But it's time we did. It's time for Connecting.”
http://www.newwayministries.org/literature/books/connctng.htm
– Larry Crabb
In his most significant book since the immensely successful Inside Out, Dr. Larry Crabb expands on his lifelong work in the field of psychotherapy to adopt a groundbreaking, but biblical, approach that centers around building intimate, healing mini-communities in our lives and churches.
Dr. Crabb envisions a day when communities of God's people-ordinary Christians whose lives connect as husband to wife, brother to sister, friend to friend- will accomplish most of the healing that we now depend on mental health professionals to provide.
God has deposited within us the power to heal soul-disease, and that power is released to do its work as we relate to each other in revolutionary new ways. In challenging, practical language, Dr. Crabb shows us how.
Introduction to the book: CONNECTING: Healing for Ourselves and Our Relationships.
For decades now, we Christians have been abdicating our role as healers of soul-disease. We have delegated that responsibility to professional psychotherapists, psychologists, and counselors-mostly non-Christians-because "we might say the wrong thing." And yet, helping our fellow travelers over the rough spots on the way is one of our God-ordained tasks and joys.
There is a power within the life of every Christian waiting to be released - a power that can lead to further and deeper change, a power that can help someone else join more intimately to the heart of Christ, the power to heal soul wounds. That power is released by connecting with the hearts and souls of other people and allowing God's grace to flow freely thorough us to them.
Why are we afraid of connecting with others? And what has prevented us from achieving the thrill of intimacy with friends and family that God wants us to have? How do we accomplish the fusion of souls that heals us from soul-disease and sets us free to be ourselves-to know others as we really want to be known?
We haven't yet dreamed big enough dreams of what we could mean to one another. We haven't claimed the treasure God has buried in our lives. But it's time we did. It's time for Connecting.”
http://www.newwayministries.org/literature/books/connctng.htm
Give Now
We are so thankful for the generosity of so many people at The Vine Church. Their support enables the vision of this local church to be outworked. Over and above Sunday morning voluntary offerings, there are a number of ways in which you can give:Giving Envelopes:As a church we have giving envelopes which are available every Sunday. If you wish to make a cash or cheque donation you can put it inside one of these envelopes and put it in the offering bag. You can also give by card payment by filling in the relevant section on the giving envelope. There is also a form on this envelope for you to Gift Aid your contribution.
https://www.thevinechurch.com/giving-2/
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/
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/
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/
Adorn Women's Events
Ladies you’re warmly invited to Adorn, a regular inspirational evening with dynamic teaching, fun and a great place to make new friends and develop your inner beauty as woman after God’s heart.
Adorn more than your appearance and attire, let your adornment be what’s inside
“Let your adornment be what’s inside – the real you, the lasting beauty of a gracious and quiet spirit , in which God delights.” 1 Peter 3:4
https://www.thevinechurch.com/adorn/
Adorn more than your appearance and attire, let your adornment be what’s inside
“Let your adornment be what’s inside – the real you, the lasting beauty of a gracious and quiet spirit , in which God delights.” 1 Peter 3:4
https://www.thevinechurch.com/adorn/
Fight Club 59
Fight Club
Men, Your hour has come to move from fed up to head up.
Fight Club trains men to fight an excellent fight.
It leads men to win the right battles.
Fight Club trains men;
To fight to discover your identity, purpose and destiny.
To fight the real source of the opposition and resistance you face.
To fight for your life, your marriage, your family, your brothers, your cities and your nation.
Fight Club
Trains men to be
Strong|Confident|Mobilised|United
https://www.thevinechurch.com/fight-club/
Men, Your hour has come to move from fed up to head up.
Fight Club trains men to fight an excellent fight.
It leads men to win the right battles.
Fight Club trains men;
To fight to discover your identity, purpose and destiny.
To fight the real source of the opposition and resistance you face.
To fight for your life, your marriage, your family, your brothers, your cities and your nation.
Fight Club
Trains men to be
Strong|Confident|Mobilised|United
https://www.thevinechurch.com/fight-club/
Warrior Worship
There is a great stirring in the worship and it’s time for us all to join the momentum building and get hungry for more. Nothing compares to God’s presence, and nothing can mimic, transform or breakthrough in our lives like His awesome presence.
Next Warrior Worship is Sunday 11th November 20:00
Details here...
https://www.thevinechurch.com/event/warrior-worship/2018-09-23/
Next Warrior Worship is Sunday 11th November 20:00
Details here...
https://www.thevinechurch.com/event/warrior-worship/2018-09-23/