TUESDAY TALK - January 20, 2015

As we "Start Again" with our  Tuesday night group and as we begin really moving towards the launch of the Bloomington-Normal campus of the Vineyard. Corrie and I are exploring important questions that people have been asking. Last week, we explored "Why commit?" This week, we want to uncover the idea of…

"Why Bloomington-Normal?"

As a family, we've been on this journey towards this community for a long time.

• Adam - grew up coming here as a kid living in the small town of Lincoln. Plus, my mom worked for State Farm.
• Corrie - grew up coming here to visit her sister and brother in law who were students at ISU.
• College - this is where we went on dates. Adam's friend Mike Baker pastor's here.
• Then we left for Ohio for 10 years
• 2009-13 -- praying about what was next for us as a family. Still visiting BN on a regular basis.
• Last year - approached Hap/Di about the church. Told the staff and congregation.

Beyond that… this is how we feel about all of this.

Romans 12

“9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.[f] 12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. 13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.”

Key Thought:
The Waters’ family really wants to be here…
and can’t wait to do real, regular life with you and with this community.   

TUESDAY TALK - January 13, 2015

It's time to "START AGAIN!"
It's a new year and with that we always seem to re-evaluate our commitments and plans. Tonight, we want to discuss…

"Why Commit?" to this regular Tuesday gathering and to the Bloomington-Normal campus of the Vineyard.

Acts 2:42-47

“And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.”

This is easily one of my favorite passages of Scripture. Look what happens when the church devoted itself to teaching, community and prayer… blessings followed.

Key Thought: When we devote ourselves to the stuff of the Father, He honors our hunger with Kingdom results:
     - Salvations
     - Miracles
     - Awe
     - Unity
     - Generosity