Take Heart

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Take Heart

When I read these words I think of our pastors. I think of the godly men who lead and serve our church. I think of the staff and volunteers that hold Vintage together; these people, this church, these saints, working so hard and loving so well. They get up early on Sunday and rehearse late on Thursday. They make coffee and hold babies. They run sound and lights and smoke machines (just kidding about the smoke machines). They serve and pour out week after week. And for what? What is the motivation behind the selflessness of these people?

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Can I Help?

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Can I Help?

My daughter is almost three, and she loves being Mommy’s helper around the house. She loves bringing diapers and toys and blankets to her brother. She loves helping load the washing machine. Lately, though, her very favorite thing to do is to help make lunches each morning. I am so thankful for her sweet little heart to serve, but honestly, things would go a lot more smoothly and would happen a lot more quickly if she would just watch me do it. Her little hands don’t work too quickly and she can’t read my mind, so I have to explain each step, wait for her to complete the step, clean up after each step, and help her refocus for the next step. Basically, I have to help her “help” me. I sometimes wonder if it is worth it. It would be easier to make the lunches myself. I would get done quicker. The mess would be smaller.

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Live with Appreciation

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Live with Appreciation

On Sunday, we kicked off week 4 of "The Incumbent" series, discussing how Jesus is our Speaker. If you missed the sermon or are looking for the rest of the sermon resources, you can find all of them at vcnola.com/incumbent.

In the sermon snapshot below, Pastor Rob Wilton reminds us from Colossians 3:16 of the importance living with appreciation in our hearts. Let the Word of Christ dwell within you richly and thank God for his grace!

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Home

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Home

I want our home to be a place of peace and rest, a safe haven for all who enter. I want people to feel comfortable, to walk in without knocking and open the fridge if they need the milk. I want to sit around our table and on the counter tops and eat cookies and talk and laugh. I want people to feel loved and valued in our walls. I want them to feel Jesus when they walk through the door. 

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Confessions of a Germaphobe

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Confessions of a Germaphobe

This summer we took a road trip out to Texas and New Mexico. This was a first for me and not my natural inclination. Robert planned our amazing trip. We stayed in Airbnbs. We drove a lot, and we rested and adventured. We ate some really good Mexican food and ice cream. We went to Carlsbad Caverns and Whitesands, NM. We learned that our children are roller coaster junkies. We had so much fun.

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Jesus Walks With Us

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Jesus Walks With Us

On Sunday we continued "The Incumbent" looking at how Jesus is our Advisor. You can catch up on the series and find all of our series resources at vcnola.com/incumbent. 

In the sermon snapshot below, Pastor Rob Wilton shares the important truth that Jesus walks with us. It is impossible for us to live life in our own power. Because of that, Jesus walks with us, empowering us with his Spirit to live the life he desires for us. Check out this brief clip as Pastor Rob reminds us of this important truth. 

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