New to the Vineyard? Don’t panic! Come as you are… jeans and tennis shoes run rampant around here. Here’s what to expect when you visit:

- Refreshments: Relax and enjoy your time here with a free cup of coffee, tea or cocoa. Our coffee bar is located in the kitchen area right off the commons area. Drinks are allowed in the auditorium with a lid, so feel free to bring your drink in with you.
- Come on In: Feel free to sit anywhere. The belief that God looks more favorably upon those who sit in the front row during church is not supported by the Bible. Many feel more comfortable sitting in the back, or even on the floor. Go for it. Most morning services last about 80-90 minutes. If you need to leave during the service, nobody will complain if you slip out discreetly.

- Worship: Service begins at 10:00 am. with about 30 minutes of worship music. Feel free to sit, stand, clap, raise your hands or kneel. Please worship in whatever way you feel most comfortable. Don’t worry, we didn’t know all the songs at first, either. After worship, we pray for the children (kindergarten through 6th grade) and they are dismissed to go to their classes.

- Announcements/Offering: After worship, announcements are made about what’s happening in our community. We will also pass a collection basket. This is for people who call Vineyard their church home. You are not expected to contribute so don’t feel embarrassed passing the basket without putting anything in it. Some church members contribute electronically or by mail, so you won’t be the only one just passing it along.

- Teaching: Plan on about 35-40 minutes for some practical teaching from the Bible.  You can follow along on the outline located on the back of the program.  If you need a Bible, extra copies are available on the back table.

- Ministry Time: At the end of each service we offer to pray for anyone who would like prayer. Please feel free to respond. We may not know you well, but God does.