Who is this Jesus?

Seems like a question that anyone could answer but the man on the street seems to be in the dark. If some-one were to ask you, “Why is this Jesus so important?” would you have an immediate response? Actually, how do we get people to even ask the question? Is getting a creative bumper sticker or wearing our buttons taking Seriously God command to GO MAKE DISCIPLES?” How can you and I make 2016 count for reaching out and reaching in for Jesus this year? Our challenge begins with our children and we are going to put some energy into our kids with a summer mission kid’s camp/VBS and sending as many as we can to summer camp where they will have fun, yes, but also learn how to enjoy a faith in Jesus Christ! The “Family Camp” dinner theatre this month is a fun way to raise money for this mission! Also this month we welcome “Rapture Ruckus” to our church for a concert on April 16th! This band from New Zealand is an up and coming band that has opened for such groups as the Newsboys!. “Identity” will be opening for them here. There are no pre sales and entrance will cost $10 per person (no seats as this is a stand up youth event! We’re expecting a packed crowd, so come early. Terry Dawson will be in charge of this event. Call him if you are able to help. There will be a special baptism on the10th (during morning worship) and a Jour-ney 1 Newcomer’s class that evening. We are now recruiting for the Journey III “Discover Your Servant Profile to be offered at the end of April/beginning of May. Ruthie’s Playground is in full swing with new equipment on the way! Teams are beginning to prayer walk and our trail around the church and the Cross chapel is being cleaned and ready for use! We will be having regular “Friend Day” Sundays and encourage you to invite your friends and family to come with you worship with

you or come to your home group. YOU are the church-get involved with the Great Commission and live the Great Commandment! God is moving at AVLC

IN HIS WORD Bible

Study & Sunday School

at 9:00 – 9:45 AM

w/Ron Redman Café open 9:00-9:55 AM

APRIL Issue from Alive Vineyard of Licking County A Disciple loves God, follows Jesus, & Serves People

FATHER

SON HOLY SPIRIT

Join us as we meet every week

6:30 to 8:00 PM

Wednesdays as we study the Gospel of

St Matthew!

April

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

AVLC Preschool is still accepting

kids for the 2016 school year!

Members/Attenders of AVLC get a

20% discount!

Call Marlene Jacob at (740) 334-0612

Please join me in praying and believing

for this miracle! Debt-Free for Jesus!

Pastor Steve

Life tip:

Work like it

depends on you…

Pray like it

depends on God!

$894,507.00

Alive Ministries

Dinner Theatre April 22 & 23, 2016 7:00 PM (reservations required) -proceeds to support our summer Kid’s camp program! * for tickets, see a cast member or contact the church office.

6:30 PM Wednesdays

Workbooks are available!

Alive Vineyard Fellowship GAME NIGHT

Friday Night April 8th or 29th at 7 PM

In the Vineyard Café (No Child care)

Birthdays and Anniverseries April

2 - Jeff Harris, Michael Ford,

Alivia Kelley

3 - Meghan McMahan

4 - Jacob Sheets

5 - Laura Luth

8 - Molly Harris, Jeanette Parlier

9 - Nikki Kennedy

12 - Lorena Beck

15 - Jeremy Redman

17 - Kim Vohs, Kimberly Jacob

19 - Don Belt

21 - Kelly Hart

22 - Richard Crabtree

23 - Emilee Harper

25 - Kathy McCarthy

26 - Cynthia Miller

4/6 - Armin and Colleen

McMahan

4/9 - Greg and Tammy Gant

Becky and David Downing

If your name has not been listed for

your birthday/anniversary, call us at:

740-364-1750.

Prayer Requests

Ruth and Jim Ailes

Amy and Bob Dingey

Judy Newton

Jeremy Dunn

Charles Wheeler

Candy Shumate

Neil and Sandy Tonner

Florence Noblick

We ALL need prayer! Pray for each

other as the Holy Spirit puts their

name on your heart!

Tuesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 PM

Come join the fun!

New Cluster Home of Judy Newton. 1660 Bryn Mawr Dr.

Meeting on Tuesdays at 10 AM - 1st meeting 4/5/16

Leaders, Judy Newton and Peach Hulse

Suggested name of cluster is “DILIGENCE”

Words of Pastor Steve on March 5, were as follows: Be diligent

and present yourself approved to GOD sounds like “works”. Your ap-

proval before GOD does not depend on works rather on commitment.

We must be diligent to maintain a heart fully committed to the LORD

and HIS plan for our lives. We stand before HIM, we must be ready to

proclaim, “I did my best for YOU, LORD” and know in our hearts that

our desire is to do just that! Due Diligence - doing your homework or

should I say “earth-work” before eternity! The hand of the diligent will

rule. (Proverbs 12:24)

REMEMBER, THIS IS YOUR “CLUSTER”, IT IS ALL

ABOUT LOVE, FRIENDSHIP, AND SISTERHOOD

THROUGH CHRIST OUR LORD!

Our Love and

Sympathy goes out to Barbara

Shauck and family at the

going home of Robert

“Bob” Shauck on March

4th. He will be missed

and remembered for his big smile and his

love for learning. Thank you Father for the

privilege of knowing this man.

Welcome to our world!

Weston Colt Everhart

Son of Hayley and Tim Everhart

Brother to Wyatt

Grandson of Steve & Candy Salmons

March 29th —— 9lbs.2oz. 21”

Thank You Note Dear Church family, Our family is so thankful for the love and prayers that you have given us during Bob’s illness. We are especially grateful for all the help that was given for Bob’s celebration of Life Service. The lunch-eon was great. You have shown us Jesus’ love. Blessings to All, The Shauck Family

Grandma Candy’s Birthday

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

Call (740) 366-4810 or (740) 364-1750 for Information or visit www.alivevineyard.org

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

If you’re not a part of a home

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

JOURNEY OF FAITH, Newcomer’s

choosing to believe,

finding a church home

April 10th at 5 PM

Get registration from the

box on the wall. Dinner is on us as it child care (if needed), This is the first class of a 4-step discipleship plan to jumpstart your faith journey through Alive Vineyard. If God

calls you to be a part of Alive Vineyard, we want/need you!

JOURNEY OF FAITH III (COMING)

DISCOVER YOUR SERVANT PROFILE! Registration now open!

April 10th at the 10 AM Worship Service Have you been baptized since you believed?

It’s time to strengthen your walk with the Lord! Be baptized! Sign up at Information Station.

Real Fun...Real Fellowship and for a great cause!

Don’t miss this two-Night performance (limited seating)

complete with interactive comedy and dinner!

$10 per person April 22 & 23

(seating at 6:30 PM)