For the week of November 4th - 10th

Help for Hurricane Sandy Victims

If you are desiring to help victims of the hurricane and would like to donate, Samaritan’s Purse has a volunteer network for disaster relief that brings help and comfort to people impacted by the massive storm.  If you would like to volunteer or give to Samaritan’s Purse, their website is: www.samaritanspurse.org.  If you click on ways to give on the top right, there are options.  To donate money, click on Donate Online and scroll down to almost the bottom of the page and select U.S. Disaster Relief.  Samaritan’s Purse is a Christian organization that is well established and will not only care for victim’s physical needs but will also pray with and encourage those they help.

This Elections Proposal Information

Want to be informed before you head to the polls to vote?  Are you wondering how to get unbiased information on the proposals on the ballot this week.  Check out our information center in the Café.  There is information put out by the Michigan Family Forum with candidate profiles, as well as a non-partisan summary of the proposals that will be on the ballot this election.

Conference Opportunities for November

On November 16^th & 17^th, Grand Rapids Vineyard North is holding a conference titled: Speaking of Jesus v2.0, The Art of Not-Evangelism.  On November 29^th, COGL will host an evening conference with Dr. Anthony Campolo. For more information see the Café bulletin board.

Daylight Savings Reminder

Just a reminder that Daylight Savings Time ends this Sunday, November 4th, at 2:00am.  CCV’s Sunday morning service will begin at 10:00 am as always, therefore don’t forget to set your clocks back Saturday evening.

for the week of October 28th - November 3rd

Home Groups

Home Groups are a great way to get connected with others at CCV, and to experience genuine Christian community with others in the Body of Christ!  We offer two home groups that meet on Wednesdays and one group that meets on Fridays.  For more information call the church office at 337-9121.

Calling all Pray-ers

The Compelling Conference, held at the Kellogg Center, is coming up November 9^th – 11^th.  CCV has been given the opportunity to partner with Matt Rogers in helping in the Intercession Room.  If you have a heart for prayer and would like the opportunity to pray with students attending the conference, please find a time that would work on the sign-up sheet.  If you have any questions, give the church office a call at .

Conference Opportunities for November

The weekend of November 16^th & 17^th, Grand Rapids Vineyard North is holding a conference titled: Speaking of Jesus v2.0, The Art of Not-Evangelism.  A second event is the Church of Greater Lansing evening conference, held on Thursday, November 29^th.  The title for this evening is:  Growing Together, and features Dr. Anthony Campolo.  For more information see the Café bulletin board, or call the church office.  

for the week of October 21st - 27th

Home Groups

Home Groups are a great way to get connected with others at CCV, and to experience genuine Christian community with others in the Body of Christ!  We offer two home groups that meet on Wednesdays and one group that meets on Fridays.  For more information call the church office at 337-9121.

Women’s Gathering

Our monthly Women’s Gathering for October is scheduled for this Friday, October 26^th.   Laine Kuhlmann will be hosting, her address is:  3142  Hulett Rd., Mason. If you would be willing to bring a treat, please notify Laine at

(517) 336-0643 or the church office at (517) 337-9121.

Calling all Pray-ers

The Compelling Conference, held at the Kellogg Center, is coming up November 9^th – 11^th.  CCV has been given the opportunity to partner with Matt Rogers in helping in the Intercession Room.  If you have a heart for prayer and would like the opportunity to pray with students attending the conference, please find a time that would work on the sign-up sheet.  If you have any questions, give the church office a call at (517) 337-9121.

for the week of October 14th - 20th

It’s Not Too Late to Join

Home Groups are a great way to get connected with others at CCV, and to experience genuine Christian community with others in the Body of Christ!  We offer two home groups that meet on Wednesday and one home group that meets on Friday.  For more information call the church office at

517-337-9121.

Condolences

Please pray for Dean Remington and his extended family, who are grieving the loss of Dean’s mother, Jennie Remington, who went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 4th. 

Women’s Gathering

Our  women’s gathering for October is scheduled for Friday, October 26^th.  If you are willing to host or interested in sharing what God is doing in your life please contact Lela Vandenberg at (517) 484-1953 or Beth Ann Shoemaker at (517) 267-0554.

Harvest Party

“LORD, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us.”

This quote from Isaiah 26:12 summarizes in a large way what God has done among us as we have chosen to follow His leading through Pastor Kevin. By making room for God, we who were at the Anniversary-Open House-Harvest Party have come to appreciate a measure of the scope of what we can experience as we each plan to make even more room for His Kingdom work that will brighten our beacon on the hill.

I’m thrilled with the multiple demonstrations of leadership, service, and love I experienced today with the family of Capital City Vineyard Church. From grillmeisters to the gamemeisters, there was something for everyone. I have no idea how many nations were represented as people came to our fete; but I’m hopeful that many went away having had mountaintop encounters.

I could go on and on, but I need to get ready for work. So I’ll conclude with my profound thanks to God for calling me to his church at CCV. And I thank Kevin for casting the vision and all the servants who pulled together to make the day a pinnacle in our history.

Love and blessings, dear family of families.          -Kim Hiltunen

for the week of October 7th - 13th

Harvest Party and Open House, TODAY!

Hang around for some fellowship and ministry today as we celebrate the coming of fall and our completed Make Room for God  building project.  The potluck begins at 12:30pm, followed by carnival games and fellowship.

It’s Not Too Late to Join

Home Groups are a great way to get connected with others at CCV, and to experience genuine Christian community with others in the Body of Christ!  We offer two home groups that meet on Wednesday and one home group that meets on Friday.  For more information call the church office at

517-337-9121.

Monthly Prayer Meeting

Second Saturday Intercession is next Saturday, October 13^th.  Please note the special insert in today’s bulletin regarding a seminar we will host on prayer, being led by InterVarsity Staff Member Matt Rogers.

Condolences

Please pray for Dean Remington and his extended family, who are grieving the loss of Dean’s mother, Jennie Remington, who went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 4th.  Visitation will be held at Palmer—Bush Funeral Home on Monday from 5-7pm, and a memorial service will be held Tuesday at 1pm.

for the week of September 30th - October 6th

“Fire-By-Night” Worship Gathering & Dessert

Tonight we will be meeting with other area Vineyard churches for a community worship experience, here at CCV.  Please join us at 6pm, as we come together in worship and thanksgiving to seek God’s presence and welcome his Spirit to minister to us.

One.Life Book Study

If you signed-up for a “One.Life” book, please pick it up in our new Library/Bookstore (the former nursery).  Limited extra copies are available, and the cost is $10.00 per book. 

Home Groups Resume

Home Groups are a great way to get connected with others at CCV, and to experience genuine Christian community with others in the Body of Christ!  There are two Wednesday home groups to choose from:  Shoemaker’s on the North-side; and Alvaro’s on the West-side.  The Gill’s home group meets Fridays on the South-side.