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This Sunday (8th September) we are back at Sidney Stringer Academy.
Join us from 10:15am for pastries and coffee!
Nick will be starting our new series 'Living A Generous Life' talking about how we can use our spiritual gifts to bless others.
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LIFE GROUPS
New (and existing) life groups will be re-starting this September check the link below for details.
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SAFEGUARDING BRIEFINGS
Details and dates for 2019-20 briefings at the bottom of this newsletter.
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Have News?
If you have any items for the next newsletter please [email Nicola] in the Office.
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One aspect of living in the Kingdom is learning to live a more generous life. Generosity is a response to grace. When we are generous, we participate in our heavenly Father's business of grace. We encourage you to consider how you develop a lifestyle of generosity - how can you be generous with your gifts, space, time, talents, calling and treasure? And how we can become a more generous community?
Over the next few weeks we will be exploring how to faithfully and intentionally steward what God has given us so we can contribute toward the advancement of the Kingdom. If you want to go deeper in your walk with Jesus and understand how your life can make a difference we encourage you to consider living a generous life. We will be covering the following at our Sunday Morning Gatherings...
- 8th Sept - Using our spiritual gifts to bless others
- 15th Sept - Showing hospitality without favouritism
- 22nd Sept - Living out our God-given calling
- 29th Sept - Managing our time and resources for kingdom purposes
- 13th Oct - Giving our money generously and wisely
We have a Journey Group guide that explores Generous Living, you may want to gather a few friends and explore this journey of generosity together.
-Nick & Vicki
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Here are some stories from the kids groups over the last academic year.
It is so encouraging to see our kids engaging with God, listening to him and acting on it - we can learn so much from them!
Story 1:
4 kids from Live Wires and 4 kids in Fuse (2 unchurched) prayed a prayer committing their lives to Jesus.
Story 2:
In Fuse, both churched and unchurched kids regularly prayed out loud for their friends and people in need around the world.
2-4 year old's in Bright Sparks are also praying out loud, thanking God and asking him to heal their friends and family.
They are also really engaging in kids worship.
Story 3:
One of the Live Wires children felt God was talking to her about a child at school who didn't play with anyone. The group prayed for the boy, and then she was encouraged to be his friend.
Story 4:
A Live Wires child was having nightmares and suggested to her family that they prayed. They prayed together and the nightmares stopped.
Story 5:
When a family's car broke down, their 6 year old said that God told him they should all get out of the car and then pray the car would start. They prayed inside the car but the car didn't start. After a while they listened to their child, got out of the car and prayed, and the car started!
We are hearing so many stories from parents saying that their kids are constantly singing worship songs at home, asking more questions about God, and praying for anything that concerns them. One child regularly prays that no one would touch his lego!
If these stories excite you and you would like to get involved with one of our kids teams [contact Zia].
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imponderables that point to God
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Starts this Monday at Coventry Cathedral at 7pm. The first event explores "Beginnings": The chance appearance of all matter, energy and momentum out of nothing and for no particular reason. Sign up here.
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Transforming injustice in UK austerity and poverty
by Coventry University
A participatory workshop challenging and reflecting on the Church’s aim to transform unjust structures of society in austerity Britain. This is a free event to be held on Friday, 13 September 2019, 09:30 – 15:30, at Elm Bank
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We believe that we are all called to continue the ministry of Jesus and do the things that He did. Join us as we discover how to invite the Holy Spirit into every aspect of our lives.
Our prayer for this conference is that each of us will grow in having a powerful and effective kingdom impact on the world around us. As we gather we’ll worship, learn together and have plenty of time to pray for one another, expectant that God is going to meet us.
This year we are privileged to welcome Blaine Cook and Alexander Venter as our main session speakers.
[please note there will be no 'Half Night of Prayer' on the 4th Oct]
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VINEYARD INSTITUTE
Theological modules which combine high-quality theological education integrated with spiritual transformation, so that you are prepared for Kingdom ministry at any level in the church and in the world. CLICK HERE
HUB TRAINING
A two-year training stream that seeks to build for the Kingdom of God by training leaders who multiply disciples and raises up the next generation of leadership. CLICK HERE
Email office@coventryvineyard.org.uk if you would like to know more.
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Coventry Vineyard is committed to the safeguarding and well being of all. We recognise that the welfare of every person is paramount regardless of age, disability, gender, racial heritage, religious belief or their sexual orientation or identity. Everyone has the right to equal protection from all types of harm and abuse. If you are concerned about a member of Coventry Vineyard then please talk to one of our Safeguarding Officers: Lara Mills or Nick Darlington. Email: kids@coventryvineyard.org.uk
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Safeguarding Briefings occur 3 times a year. If you are part of the Kids/Youth team you are required to attend one of these. The next briefings are: 13th October / 16th February / 28th June
9-9:45am, Youth Room, Sidney Stringer Academy
[Click on the dates to sign up]
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Please be praying for new students as they prepare to start University and look for a church to commit to this Autumn, and for Sandy & Laura Urquhart as they lead the Student Ministry at Cov Vineyard.
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When we meet together on Sundays or for other events throughout the year, there is always a dedicated team of people working together to make things happen. Our teams ensure that every event and activity is a welcoming, inviting and enjoyable experience for everyone involved! Teams are what make our world go round.
Whether it’s setting things up, welcoming people, serving coffee, graphic design, playing an instrument or doing children’s activities, there's a team for everyone - and all of us benefit when we commit ourselves to helping out.
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE |
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Earlier this Summer, 16 six year olds 'graduated' from Happy Faces, read some of their stories from the Dalitso Team in their September newsletter here.
Please continue to pray for our friends and partners in Malawi. |
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Did you know?
There is a Spotify playlist just for us! This is to share the songs we sing and includes songs that we are planning to sing soon at our Sunday Morning Gathering. Click on the image or check out our webpage on worship here.
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