Your Children Will Learn: Daniel understood God's words. God blessed Daniel Memory verse for unit 3 - People who please God by doing right are like bright shining lights. Proverbs 13:9 Just for Parents - Isn’t it amazing how God chose to speak to King Belshazzar? How does God speak to you? Sometimes God whispers our name through a spring breeze rustling leaves on the trees. Sometimes God speaks a word of caution in the midst of a powerful thunderstorm. Sometimes God speaks through the coming together of events. Sometimes, you k ...

1. Does it bother you that God’s interventions are so few and far between (i.e. Divine healing, miraculous signs, prophecies)? Why or why not? 2. Does God have a clear shot at your heart right now? What obstacles need to be cleared out of your life to prepare the way for the Lord’s coming? 3. Has God ever broken into your life in a palpable way? Describe the experience. What was his purpose in coming? 4. Returning to the Lord requires a decisive break with your old way of life. What part of your old ...

Yesterday, our crack Operation Christmas Child team delivered 170 shoeboxes to the shipping location here in KC. From there, the shoeboxes will be sent on to children in countries around the world. A week ago we talked about how one of the best ways to fight injustice is to introduce people to the mercy and freedom of Jesus Christ. Operation Christmas Child carries the message of Jesus to children around the world, coupled with a shoebox filled with gifts and toys. It puts into action the message of Christ. Thank you so much for ...

Yesterday, 56 bold people went out from Vineyard OP to deliver Thanksgiving meals to families in need in our community. These 56 were divided into 18 teams of families, couples and friends willing to spend a Sunday afternoon serving our community. Thank you so much to everyone who made the deliveries. We delievered all of the fixings for a Thanksgiving meal to 67 families right here in the Shawnee Mission school district. That is the local church serving the local community - one of our core values. These meals included a turkey ...

We prayerfully and thoughtfully select the worship music for each service to make sure it speaks the truth about God and that the songs are truly worshipful. We share this list with you so that you will know the songs and the artists if you want to purchase the songs. We believe these songs will help you worship all throughout the week. Song Title Artist Album Mighty to Save Darlene Zschech Mighty to Save (Hillsong) Song Title Artist Album You Are Good ...

Your Children Will Learn: Daniel prayed to God. God blessed Daniel. Memory verse for unit 3 - People who please God by doing right are like bright shining lights. Proverbs 13:9 Just for Parents - This is a story from the Bible that many of us are probably familiar with. In fact, so familiar that we may take for granted how incredible the story is! Daniel was a great leader. Daniel refused to pray to anyone but the real, true God. Some of the king’s leaders were waiting in the wings to see if he would finally disobey the rules of ...

1. Make a list of the privileges you enjoy as a child of God. 2. How should you respond to all that God has done for you? 3. What’s wrong with the attitude, “Anything is good enough for God”? Where does it lead? 4. What is the cure for spiritual boredom? How bored are you? 5. Who are you when you’re alone? Do you struggle with secret sins? 6. How are you treating those closest to you? Are their relationships that need to be repaired? Changes that need to be made?

We prayerfully and thoughtfully select the worship music for each service to make sure it speaks the truth about God and that the songs are truly worshipful. We share this list with you so that you will know the songs and the artists if you want to purchase the songs. We believe these songs will help you worship all throughout the week. Song Title Artist Album How Great is Your Faithfulness Matt Redman We Shall Not Be Shaken Song Title Artist Album 10,000 ...

Your Children Will Learn: Daniel's friends worshipped God. God blessed Daniel's friends. Memory verse for unit 3 - People who please God by doing right are like bright shining lights. Proverbs 13:9 Just for Parents - Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego made an incredible team. Daniel was a strong leader. He was the first to step up and set a godly example for the friends he served with. Then we see his friends following Daniel’s example. They chose to follow God even though it was both hard and dangerous to do so. Serving God ...

1. Micah 6:8 says that God has shown us what is good. How has God has shown you in your own life what is right, fair and good? 2. What does the word “justice” mean to you? Do you agree with David’s definition? Why or why not? 3. Share a time in your life when you felt like you were the victim of an injustice. How did it make you feel? How does it make you feel as you remember it? 4. Have you ever given in and made a “little indiscretion” (a small and seemingly harmless act of injustice)? Why? How d ...

For the past several years Dan Patch, who attends here at Vineyard OP with his family, has been working with churches around town to deliver bicycles as Christmas gifts for kids who can't afford a bike. Throughout the year Dan collects used bikes from garage sales and other places and then repairs them so they can be given to the kids. This is a big job and Dan came to Vineyard OP asking for help getting the bikes ready in time for Christmas. We love the idea, and so we are coming to you! If you have the know-how and time to donate t ...

We prayerfully and thoughtfully select the worship music for each service to make sure it speaks the truth about God and that the songs are truly worshipful. We share this list with you so that you will know the songs and the artists if you want to purchase the songs. We believe these songs will help you worship all throughout the week. Song Title Artist Album Multiply Your Love Andy Park All I Need (Vineyard Music) Song Title Artist Album Glory to God ...

I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who signed up to donate food for the Thanksgiving Outreach. Your generosity makes it possible for us to serve our community together as a church! This is just a quick reminder to please bring your Thanksgiving Outreach donations with you this weekend. Sunday, November 13th is the deadline. Please mark your name clearly on the donation somewhere so we know you made your donation, and just drop it off in the lobby. We’re counting on all those donations to feed the 60 families we’re ...

1. Define entropy. Give an example of entropy from every day life. 2. What is the sin of sloth? Are you slothful? How do you know? 3. What is it that keeps you from immediate obedience to God? 4. What is the excuse that rises in your heart that convinces you that now is not a good time to serve? 5. Would the people who know you best describe your relationship with God as vibrant and growing? Why or why not? 6. Describe the first time you had an encounter with the presence ...

Your Children Will Learn: Daniel followed God's rules. God blessed Daniel. Memory verse for unit 3 - People who please God by doing right are like bright shining lights. Proverbs 13:9 Just for Parents - We’ve all heard of the five-a-day campaign that encourages us to eat at least five fruits and vegetables each day. Ever wonder if Daniel and his friends were healthier in part because of eating their “five?” It’s easy for Christians to focus on spiritual health, and rightly so; but sometimes we become unbalanced and ignore our ...