Students finishing 5th grade are invited to join youth group this summer. We are having a cookout Sunday May 27th from 5 to 7 at Pastor Aaron and Sharon’s house. We have a lot of activities planned for the summer plus our weekly meetings on Sunday night from 6:30 to 8. Contact cory@maryvillevineyard.com if you have any questions. Sunday morning Kids Church will remain the same for the rest of the grades until the first week in August.

It’s our kick off to summer break! Join us Sunday May 27th at Pastor Aaron and Sharon’s house from 5 to 7 for burgers, dogs, and games. All students going into the 6th grade next fall to up coming Seniors are welcome. So if you have been thinking about coming to youth group, now is a great time.

Support Vineyard artists at Maryville’s Last Friday Artwalk on May 25 from 5-9pm. Our artists are hosting a show called “Disarrangement” at the old Habitat store at 212 S College Street.

We’ll have refreshments, live DJ, and of course some outstanding artwork. Hope to see you there!

Hey parents!! It’s not too late to register for Camp Vineyard 2012. We have 18 registered  and I would love to add to this number. Camp provides a great opportunity to meet new friends and build a close bond with those who are already in your youth group. Most importantly, to worship and learn about our Saviour, and draw closer to Him. Camp is June 25th thru the 29th and the cost is $229. You can register at the info desk. Find me running around Sunday and I will hook you up

To culminate our 40-day Easter celebration, Maryville Vineyard Church is hosting a special Ascension Thursday worship service on May 17 from 7:00-8:00pm. Childcare will be provided for kids ages 0-4.

RSVP & invite friends via Facebook:

Can you imagine the scene?

Jesus had just delivered his final instructions:

“Go and make disciples…”

Then he ascended out of sight. The Apostles just stood there slackjawed, staring into the clouds that obstructed their view of the Christ. Straining for just one more glimpse. Wondering if they could believe what they had just seen. Hoping he wasn’t really gone.

And then, a heavenly reminder:

“Why do you stand here looking into the sky?”

And so their gaze lowered back to earth. Those first few steps away from the last footprints Jesus left must’ve been lonely. But it wasn’t long before the disciples realized that Jesus had not left them alone.

We invite you to the same realization.

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Help Needed:
1. We have had a lot of families in our church and community that are in need of gas cards in order to help them get to and from work. We have given out all the cards we have and would like to have a few more on hand.

2. Someone in our church is moving and needs a mattress and box spring.

3. A friend in the community needs a bike to get to and from work. He doesn’t have other transportation.

Needs Met:
1. We helped a family in our church with their utility bill this month.

2. We helped a family in our community keep their electricity on this month.

3. We helped an elderly lady in our community with her rent this month.

4. We helped a family in our church with groceries this week.

5. We’ve had several items donated to the family in our church that is going through a tough transition.

Cheryl Smith is offering a 2 hour CPR Class at a discounted rate on Saturday, May 19th @ 1pm. It will be held at the church and ALL proceeds will go to benefit the Box! You can get a CPR certification from completing this 2 hour class. The class cost is $20 per person or $30 for a duo (married couple, mother-daugether duo).

Register here if you can attend. By registering, you are agreeing to pay at the door.