September Events

 

 

Type the word "loneliness" in your browser and you can receive 36 million hits.  A recent article by Medical News Today report the effects of loneliness is a public health concern based on 20 years of studies. 

Vineyard Community Church is committed to helping people connect with God and one another in a way that brings joy to hearts and encourages living life fully and completely as Jesus taught.

In September, on Sunday mornings, we will explore how to overcome loneliness.   Also, a whole new batch of small groups are on deck.  Why not check out the list below and sign up for one?  Registation is simple--just click in the box to the right.

 

How Do I Overcome Loneliness?
Begins Sunday, September 18
10:00 am
Cherry Hill Conference Center
This four week study explores how to overcome loneliness

Small Groups Are Here!

All groups begin the week of Septmber 18

Sundays

Luka Group
James Luka, Facilitator
7:00 pm
Meets in Joliet near Joliet Junior College
jamesjluka@gmail.com
Study:  Boundaries:  Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifes

tyle.  Often people focus so much on being loving and unselfish that they forget to set their own limits and can often feel unloving when they need to set limits.  This study, written by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend helps you show how to set healthy boundaries.  A study guide is required:  $11

Mondays

Celebrate Recovery
Phil LoDolce, Liaison
6:00 pm
Judson Memorial Baptist Church
2800 Black Road; Joliet
plodoloce@sbcglobal.net
Study:  Celebrate Recovery is about making healing choices in life to gain freedom from hurts, habits, and hang ups.  Dinner begins at 6:00.

 

Tuesdays

Linnemann Group
Val Linnemann/Carolyn Devon, Facilitators
7:00 pm
Meets in Mokena
vlinnemann@live.net
ccd07@hotmail.com
Study:  Awakening the Church:  In an age where things seem to be going from bad to worse, people across the nations are crying out for hope.  Yet, they don't know where to turn for the answer.  If you desire to be a part of God's solution and response in these times (and in doing so, fulfill your own destiny), then come out as this study equips you for this very purpose.  

Wednesdays

Cappel Group
Jason and Meg Cappel, Facilitators
7:00 pm
Meets in Joliet Cathedral district
jcappel@live.com
meggers4@comcast.net
Child care available
Study:  Freedom for Life:  This study will help you learn to have a deeper and more meaningful relationship with Jesus.  As you learn how to depend on him to get all of your needs met, you will no longer need to use a false substitute to feel OK or as an escape from the challenges or hurts of life.

Thursdays

Ladies' Coffee Group
Kathy Goin, Facilitator
9:30 am
Meets in Joliet Cathedral district
815-727-4356
Children welcome to come and hang out with their momsStudy:  SEEK:  This is a study about faith and Jesus.  If you are wondering how faith might play a greater role in your life, or how faith could be more directly relevant to the important issues in your life, you are curious about Jesus and how He might fit into a faith journey, interested in a life of faith but are brand new to it, and/or interested in the idea of prayer or communication with God but are unsure how to pursue it, then this group is for you.

Youth Group
Dan Barrins/Charis McArthur, Facilitators
6:30 pm
Cherry Hill Conference Center in Joliet
skinsflyer07@sbcglobal.net
imconfused2@gmail.com
Study:  for those who are in junior high or high school

Young Adults
Michelle Fugger, Facilitator
7:00 pm
Meets in Lemont
michelle.fugger@gmail.com
Study:  The Book of James--The Bible has much wisdom to offer for every day practical life.  Come out and learn how to apply what this book of the bible has to teach.

Bednarcik Group
Steve Bednarcik, Facilitator
7:00 pm
Meets in Lockport
hislifenow@aol.com
Study:  Waking the Dead:  This study by John Eldridge guides one to learn how to live from the heart.   When we see our hearts as treasures in God's kingdom and appropriately care for them in this way, we give to others from a place of fullness rather than emptiness.  We find ourselves more energized to love God and others and learn to also fight for the hearts of others.

Night and Day Worship Conference
Friday, September 30 -- 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 1 -- 9:00 am
Vineyard Christian Fellowship
Evanston, IL
A night of worship and ministry.  A day of workshops.  For more information and to register please go to vineyardmwworship.org or click here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Small Group Registation Form--click here

Sunday Service 10:00 am

Click for Complete September Calendar