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FATHER
SON HOLY SPIRIT
Spring—Life—Resurrection—Hope
Spring is here. Life is resurrecting all around us. Open your eyes and behold God at work! For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him will have eternal
life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day. John 6:41 NASB
Do you behold, see Jesus? Do you believe in Him? If you do and are willing to trust in Him then He “will raise you up on the last day.” Our Father in Heaven’s will is for you to see His Son, to behold His glory, to see and know the safety and security of a relationship with Him that gives you hope for an eternity. Jesus will raise you up on the last day. Can you believe that? Believing. It has to be more than that. How do I move from my skepticism that God became a man (Emmanuel), lived 33 years, was martyred on a cross, came back to life after three days and, in doing so, paid the price for my acceptance into eternal life on that last day?
I am the living bread that came down out of heaven; if anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever;
and the bread also which I will give for the life of the world is My flesh. John 6:5 NASB Jesus was a radical revolutionary. He is the “living bread” who came from Heaven? We are to “eat of this bread” which is His “flesh.” All of this is so over our heads. How can any of us begin to understand the way of salvation? It amazes me to hear how people come to see Jesus and experience Him for the first time. It is in the “aha” moment when we suddenly sense His presence. It’s a rush of realization that flows our hearts. Suddenly, like every other believer for the past 2,000 years, our doubts are erased and we know. It is then that the Bible comes alive to us. The words become a guide for us to walk with Jesus—a living, real Jesus. This new faith-step of believing opens up for us a relationship, not a religion. He comforts at times, He rebukes, He guides. You find yourself talking to Him when no one else is around. You whisper in your heart knowing that He hears you and supernaturally, He answers you. You smile to yourself as you know He is there for you. He is going to raise you up on the last day to be with Him forever but you don’t have to wait. Jesus was talking to His Father in John 17 where He defined “eternal life.”
This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God,
and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. John 17:3
So, here’s the key. It is going to take a leap of faith on your part. Find a quiet place where you can be alone with God and pray. (You don’t have to close your eyes but you can) “God in Heaven, I choose to believe in Your Son, Jesus. With my mind and will I’m choosing to trust the words of Jesus that John recorded. I ask that You make Yourself real to me in my heart. Open my eyes of understanding.” Now wait and listen. He will not disappoint you. Keep a Bible handy and follow your inner voice. When the Lord first spoke to my heart, I was running fast and furiously with my own agenda. He
turned me around and conquered me with His love and forgiveness. He changed my life. He became my life. He is my hope. He is my joy and eternity with Him is my destiny. He will do the same for you if you ask. Jesus loves you!
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May
Pastor’s Pick
I Am N:
Inspiring Stories of Christians Facing Islamic
Extremists When militants from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) moved into northern Iraq, they painted the Arabic letter “n” on all properties owned by Christians. The “n” was
for Nazarene (followers of Jesus of Nazareth rather than Islam). These “n” persons are our brothers and sisters in Christ. We cannot let them suffer alone. We must be on our knees on their behalf. Pastors who share the message of Jesus are beheaded in front of their families. Children who will not renounce Jesus are shot. Teenagers are forced into slavery or things too worse de-scribe. Please read this. Please PRAY! “i am n” is in our bookstore now for $14 each plus tax. Regular price is $16.99. You can learn more by visiting their website at www.i-am-n.com
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Friday Night May 20 at 7 PM
In the Vineyard Café (No child care)
Birthdays and Anniverseries May
1 - Jason Estep
4 - Hannah Bonham
5 - Tom Jacob, Cassie Oliver
6 - Marlene Jacob
7 - Devon Rehs
8 - Lauren Burkey
14 - Toni Goodin
17 - Jerry Gulley
21 - Dillon Dawson
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Prayer Requests
Ruth and Jim Ailes
Amy and Bob Dingey
Candy Shumate
Neil and Sandy Tonner
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We ALL need prayer! Pray for each
other as the Holy Spirit puts their
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Last Kids’ Club
Will be May 24th!
New Cluster Home of Judy Newton.
1660 Bryn Mawr Dr.
740-344-5196
Meeting on Tuesdays at 10 AM meeting
Leaders, Judy Newton and Peach Hulse
Suggested name of cluster is
“DILIGENCE”
REMEMBER, THIS IS YOUR
“CLUSTER”, IT IS ALL ABOUT
LOVE, FRIENDSHIP, AND
SISTERHOOD THROUGH CHRIST
OUR LORD!
Our Love and Sympathy
To Virgil Miller and his family at the pass-
ing of his father, Roy Miller, on March 31st.
The funeral was held at Alive Vineyard on
Monday, April 4th.
Attention
ALL Ladies
SATURDAY, May 7th
1:00 PM -
Join us for a special
women’s fellowship
filled with fun, food,
and entertainment!
Sign up soon!
See Raynola StClair for details
YOU DID IT! 2016 Goal has been reached!
Payments are still coming from family
members and pledges.
Any extra moneys will be applied to
our 2017 Camp Fund!
Thank you for your generosity!
Mission News from Alive Vineyard At the Missions Meeting on April 14th we discussed the April/May
donations to send in for May.
We will be sending:
CRU: Burkeys $330 ($200 Regular Amount + $130 Designated)
GLOBE: Hoovers $100 (Regular Amount)
THE NAVIGATORS: Masons $100 (Regular Amount)
LCJM $40 (Regular Amount)
GLOBE: McMahans $322 ($200 Regular Amount
+ $72 Designated +$50 from For Him Cluster
We also discussed sending a Spring Gift to YOUNGLIFE as they are
raising camper scholarships this time of year. We could send them
$200.
In Christ,
Joyce Meadows
VINEYARD OF LICKING COUNTY
PRESCHOOL
At Alive VL C
7602 Stewart Road Newark OH 43055
Enrolling for the School Year 2016-17
3-4 Year Old Class 4-5 Year Old Pre-Kindergarten Class
Full & Half Day Preschool
Ohio Department of Job & Family Licensed Curriculum Meets Ohio Early
Learning Standards Qualified & Caring Staff
Fun & Nurturing Environment
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The Little School with the BIG Heart!
A “Cluster” is the name for our HOME GROUPS and they are the life-blood of this ministry. It is here we experience the
family aspect of ministry. It is a safe place to learn and grow and connect with the body of Christ. All our home groups are
open, friendly and waiting just for you to join in the fun and fellowship they all offer!
CLUSTERS DETAILS:
Monday “In Him” - Leader, Dean & Joyce Meadows - 740-366-2327
Meeting at the church at 7:00 PM
Tuesday “DILIGENCE’ - Leader, Judy Newton 740-344-5196
Meeting at the home of Judy Newton, 1660 Bryn Mawn Dr at 10 AM
Wednesday - “Be Still” - Leader, Becky Downing 740-745-3407
Meets weekly at 5:30 PM at the Granville Library
“All Who Are Thirsty” - Leader, Ron Redman (740-975-8427)
Meets at 6:30 PM at Doug and Grace Ayers’, 24 Bluebonnet Dr, Heath
Men’s, Women’s & Youth Fellowships - Leaders, Wade Kirk (youth)
and Pastor Steve (men), 740-364-1750, Meets at 6:30 PM at AVLC.
Thursday - “Dove” - Leader, Jim & Ruth Ailes - 740-522-8176
Meets at 1:00 PM - 227 Indianhead Dr. Heath (Ailes’ Home)
Friday - “The Overcomers” - Leaders, Raynola St Clair and Marla Corliss
740-616-1311 740-323-2121
Meets at the Rick Drumms’ home, 665 Evans St, Newark at 6:30 PM
Currently studying the book: “Not A Fan”
“Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of
truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15
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Bible Study, then JOIN
one now! They are ALL
great and open to
new participants!
Alive Vineyard L.C. 7602 Stewart Road
Newark, OH 43055
Editor/Secretary - Marilyn Thompson Senior Pastor - Steve Osborne
Children’s Ministry - Carole Osborne Youth Pastor - Wade Kirk
Administrative Assistant - Sue Leffel Financial Secretary - Joyce Meadows
Treasurer - Tom Jacob Custodian - Carla Davis
Elders: Pastor Steve Osborne, Jim Ailes, Joe Leffel, Ron Redman, Doug Ayers
& Richard Crabtree Plus resident ordained elder:
Wade Kirk
Bible Study In the WORD & Sunday School
9:00 - 9:45 AM
Leader: Ron Redman
In the Discipleship Room
The Divine Scriptures are the feast of wisdom, and the single books are the various dishes.
—Ambrose