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Welcome to MFV's Ministries and Outreach site.
STOP, look and get plugged in, and experience the many blessings that come from serving!!! All our Ministries and Outreaches show the love and compassion of the one and only loving God. See the numerous Outreaches and Ministries that are lifting up Jesus and serving our communities.
COME AND JOIN A MINISTRY THAT EMBODIES THE GLORIFICATION OF OUR LORD AND HIS WORKS!
Wecome to MFV Ministy Teams. MFV has many teams that minister in many different areas of our church. With dozens of different ministries there's something for everyone, and there's always something going on. We encourage you to get involved somewhere, that's when you really get connected. We've listed some of the ministries here, take a look at them.
*Team 1
The Praise & Worship Team, Seeds of Faith, and Little Seeds.
*Team 2
First Contact, Usher Team, Baptimal Team, Parking Team, Greeting Team, Alter Prayer Team, Modesty Team, Prophetic Team, and Watchmen Ever Vigilant.
*Team 3
Discipleship Team, Covenant Bible College, Wenesday & Sunday Night Teams, and Friday Morning Team.
*Team 4
Women's & Men's Ministry, Stepping into Heaven Team, and Hospitality Team.
*Team 5
Children's Church, Nursery, and Toddler Team.
*Team 6
Youth Team, Arson, Arson U and Blank Team.
*Team 7
Shock & Awe Team, Decorating Team, Green Team, and Cleaning Team.
So be sure to Get Involved
Leader: Cynthia Alvarez
Do you know that praising God is the best thing to do first before anything else? Have you ever been in a situation that you feel all alone? Or have you encountered a difficult situation in your life and you don't know what to do, like losing your job or suffering the loss of someone very close to your heart? Consider the good times such as when you receive a raise from your boss or earn high marks at school? What do you usually do during these moments? Praising God makes every circumstance of our lives complete, essential, and eminently worthwhile.
Webster defines the word praise as to say good things about and it is synonymous to words such as admire, commend, extol, honor, and worship. A definition of Christian praise is the joyful thanking and adoring of God, the celebration of His goodness and grace.1 This simply implies that the act of praising is rightfully due to God alone.
Praising God - Why?
Why is praising God important? The reasons are countless. First, God deserves to be praised and He is worthy to receive our praise:
"For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods" (Psalm 96:4).
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom" (Psalm 145:3).
"I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies" (2 Samuel 22:4).
"You are worthy, our LORD and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being" (Revelation 4:11).
Second, praising God is useful and favorable for us. By praising God, we are reminded of the greatness of God! His power and presence in our lives is reinforced in our understanding. "Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing praise to his name, for that is pleasant" (Psalm 135:3).
Third, praise discharges strength in faith, which causes God to move on our behalf. "From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger" (Psalm 8:2). Praising God also transforms the spiritual environment that we have. 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 clearly illustrates the alteration that happened when the Levites gave praise and thanks to the Lord and the temple was filled with a cloud signifying the glory of God. "The trumpeters and singers joined in unison, as with one voice, to give praise and thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, they raised their voices in praise to the LORD and sang: 'He is good; his love endures forever.' Then the temple of the LORD was filled with a cloud, and the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the LORD filled the temple of God."
Fourth, God inhabits the atmosphere of praise. Psalm 22:3 says, "But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel (KJV). If we want to see a clear manifestation of God's blessings and grace, all we need to do is to praise Him with all our heart, our mind, and our soul.
Praising God - Who and When?
Who is to praise God? "Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD," states Psalm 150:6.
"I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips (Psalm 34:1)."
"Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands" (Psalm 63:3-4).
"Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who minister by night in the house of the LORD. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the LORD" (Psalm 134:1-2).
We cannot embark on the true joy and benefits of praising God unless we have received Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. As children of God, He dwells in our bodies through the Holy Spirit. This means that wherever we go, God is to be praised. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 states that "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body."
Praising God - How to Praise and Worship God
How is praising God possible? Singing songs and hymns, clapping our hands, even jumping for joythe list is endless. We can give glory and praise to our God with the use of our physical bodies, with our hearts and minds, and with our deeds. There are many ways to praise God! No matter how you praise and worship God, it should result in an awe of God's power, love, and grace for all of us!
Leader: Carrie Turner
Seeds of Faith is a unique praise and worship ministry within My Fathers Vineyard. It is a small group of individuals who have been called to worship our Lord and Savior in a fun and exciting way. We praise Him with dance, human videos and drama and we are committed to worshiping Him with everything we have. This world can beat us up and flip us upside down but it can never take away our heart of praise.
WATCHMEN EVER VIGILANT
(Most often referred to as the Monday night prayer group)
MINISTRY LEADERS: MARILYN CHAPMAN and MIKE CHAPMAN
This group of intercessors/prayer warriors meet weekly in order to stand in the gap for the leadership of the churches and for the church body.
When Covenant Warriors partner together they can create a different atmosphere, engage the enemy with greater strength, create a momentum, open the heavens over regions; and if they stay the course, they can make a great impact within the Kingdom of God and great damage to the kingdom of darkness.
Come and join this band of committed prayer warriors and together we will make a Kingdom's difference. We meet every Monday night at the Chapman's home. Please call for directions.
Usher Team
MINISTRY LEADERS: "MAC" McAllister and Joe Book
What we're about: Making sure that everyone has a seat; helps with any needs; helps with lighting; taking up tithes and offerings; helps serve communion.
Baptismal Ministries
MINISTRY LEADERS: Joe Book and David Syphax
Helping parents with Baptism preparation and faith development
I still did not know that he was the one, but God, who sent me to baptize with water, had said to me, You will see the Spirit come down and stay on a man; he is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit. I have seen it, said John, and I tell you that he is the Son of God. John 1: 32-34
We welcome inquirers about Baptism, exchange needed information with them about procedures, schedule and administer preparation sessions, celebrate the sacrament of baptism with the family, and work with them in their faith development after the baptism. Baptism preparation is held the first Sunday of the month in the sanctuary.
Prayer Teaam and Altar Prayer Ministry
MINISTRY LEADERS:
MARILYN CHAPMAN and MIKE CHAPMAN
Theses groups was created to provide a group of individuals who are prepared to pray and minister to the congregation during the worship time at the Sunday service. The Team also ministers at any point the Pastors sense that God is calling for a response from the church. The team members offer prayers of faith for healing, the touch of God and other needs brought forward by our guests/members during the gathering.
WOMEN'S MINISTRY
MFV Women's Ministries offers all the women of our church a variety of opportunities for fellowship, teaching, prayer, and service. Our goal is to put into practice the biblical gifts of service to others, encouragement of others, and support for others.
Mission and Purpose:
MFV Women exists to offer the women of Community Church a variety of opportunities to benefit from fellowship, teaching, prayer, and service, and to model how to support, encourage, and minister to others.
Our desire and hope is that every woman will feel the love of Christ when they walk through the doors of MFV Church. We want to create an environment where you will get a true glimpse of who you are in Christ and come to understand the many gifts God has lovingly given you. Most of all, we pray you may develop a dynamic, life changing relationship with your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Women's Morning Bible Study
When/Time:
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Need some news or an event on the MFV web, bulletin, or on the projection screen? Contact the Shock & Awe Team!
Need some news or an event on the MFV web, bulletin,
or on the projection screen? Contact the Shock & Awe Team!
Seeking ways to produce the finest high-tech, professional, and exciting worship service that makes the word seen and heard with cutting edge application!
Graphic Arts & Multimedia
Every image at MFV is designed by a graphic artist. If you are artistic, like computers, and are familiar with Photoshop. then get involved because we need you!
Lighting & Projection
The key goal of the lighting department is to illuminate what the congregation needs to see. However, there are times in a service when a special lighting effect or two can be used to help reinforce the message or to help tell a story. That's where the lighting department gets to "shine". Through the use of state of the art technologies the lighting department at MFV produces some wonderful lighting designs that can enhance the worship experience. From very exciting and dynamic youth services to very subtle light changes in a worship setting the lighting department is present painting with lights.
Projection has the job of presenting lyrics on time to the screens so that those who do not know the songs are able to sing them. But it doesn't stop there, the Projection Department is also responsible for handling the announcements, and video illustration, as well as the moving backgrounds used at times. If you have a love for computers or a knowledge of them, this might be the ministry for you!
Photography
Come join one of the newest most exciting ministry areas here at MFV Photography Team is a newly formed ministry and has a lot to offer! There is always something happening at MFV and these members of Shock & Awe are the ones that capture it. if you have an eye for photography this may be the area of ministry that is right for you!
Video Production
this part of Shock & Awe is seen quite a lot. Have you ever wanted to operate a camera? Well here is your chance! The camera crew is always looking for more camera operators and switchers to join the team. So come and be a part of this exciting ministry!
Web Development
So, we're supposed to tell you about everything you've been looking at on our site. If you enjoy working on computers and are interested in developing the website let us know and we'll get you plugged in!
Mission:M25 is based on the scriptures Jesus spoke in Matthew 25:40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.M25 is made up of Prison, Childrens, Veterans, Homeless, Gay/Lesbian, Addiction Recovery and Bikers ministries. Our Mission is to minister to the people Jesus spoke of in Matthew 25.We will minister to everyone with the same love Jesus showed to each of us. Love, Mercy and Grace will be our battle cry as we war against the enemy to bring the Good News to our lost brothers and sisters.
Mission:M25 is based on the scriptures Jesus spoke in Matthew 25:40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
M25 is made up of Prison, Childrens, Veterans, Homeless, Gay/Lesbian, Addiction Recovery and Bikers ministries. Our Mission is to minister to the people Jesus spoke of in Matthew 25.
We will minister to everyone with the same love Jesus showed to each of us. Love, Mercy and Grace will be our battle cry as we war against the enemy to bring the Good News to our lost brothers and sisters.
Veteran's Ministries
Pat Emmons
& Anthony Miller
Homeless Ministries
Roberts and
Penders
Addiction Recovery Ministries
Paul Simpson, David & Sara Shucker
Children's Ministries
Fred and Ailyne Gilliard
David Syphax
Prison Ministries
Dan Martin & Fred Gilliard
& Judy Ockerman
D'VINE INK MINISTRIES
This ministry is not currently active.
Looking for someone to step up and
lead this ministry. If interested please
talk with Joe Scott.
DVine Ink is a Christian-based ministry composed of highly
dedicated volunteers who are committed to glorifying God by
sharing the Gospel to those in prison through letter writing. It
should be noted My Fathers Vineyard (MFV) M-25 Prison
Ministries is the parent ministry for this letter-writing outreach. DVine Ink ministry offers an excellent opportunity to serve as a source of spiritual and emotional support, and a strong source of encouragement.
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