09/04/2026
The Vine Mission Update
September 2026
WELCOME NEW MEMBER
We welcomed Kelly Morrison into membership in our congregation. We thank God for this new member, and we look forward to worshiping, growing, and serving with her here at the Vine.
GRANDPARENTS SUNDAY
Last month, we celebrated “Grandparents Sunday” during our worship service. We encouraged all grandchildren to invite their grandparents to church, and grandparents to invite their grandchildren to church. The service honored all the grandparents of our congregation and community, and we gave thanks to God for the blessing they are to each other, to their families, and to our community.
During the service, the grandchildren sang a song for their grandparents, a grandparent and a grandchild did the Scripture readings, and the grandchildren made a craft for their grandparents in children’s church. After the service, we had a photo booth, refreshments, and showed pictures of grandparents with their grandchildren. We also gave away free “mug rugs” to the grandparents to thank them for coming. This service was one of our highest attended services this year.
POP-UP BIBLE STUDIES
In July we started doing “pop-up” Bible studies in local parks. When the weather forecast looks good, we spontaneously have one of these “pop-up” Bible studies and invite our members and people from the community to attend. Everyone brings their own lawn chair and a Bible, and we do a Bible study together. It’s a great way to grow in our faith and also invite people who happen to be in the park to join us.
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS
Last month, we had a special “Blessing of the Backpacks” during our Sunday worship service. Students, teachers, and school staff of all ages were invited to bring their backpacks, totes, or briefcases to our worship service. Then we prayed for the students and teachers that God would give them a safe, successful, and faith-filled new school year. Every participant also received a special backpack tag to remind them of God’s blessing on them and our church's love and support for them. Refreshments were served after the service.
Thank you for all your support and gifts. We are so grateful. Please continue to pray for us.
Keep the Son in your eyes!
Pastor Kevin Schultz