January 2024
We did Music & Ministry at Meadowbrook – this time, Scott, Tamera, & Patricia performed an amazing set of Bluegrass Songs! Those who came from Liberty Vineyard had a wonderful time with the beautiful residents as we spent time together and enjoyed some warm banana bread!
February 2024
We did Music & Ministry at Meadowbrook – this time, Scott sang Love Songs (appropriately, a few days after Valentine’s Day). Residents, staff, and visitors (like those who joined from Liberty Vineyard) had the sweetest time together, basking in the love and presence of God while enjoying chocolates, fruit, one another, and, of course, Scott’s love songs (and dancing!)
March 2024
We did our 39th quarterly adopt-a-road cleanup, cleaning up our stretch of road along Jimmy Carter Blvd between Hwy 29 and Britt Rd. Just two of us were there at the start, so we prayed and set out. We hadn’t walked but a few steps when someone jumped out of their car and asked if they could join us. No sooner had that person donned their safety vest when another person walked up and asked if they could join us, too. The Kingdom of God is contagious! The six of us who helped out had a great time together as we walked alongside and shared life together while sprucing up the sides of this busy stretch of road (which is extra busy on Friday afternoons!) Our tailgating was even more special as new friendships were forged đŸ™‚ Come join us any time for this simple and satisfying way to care for our community!
March 2024
For this month’s Music & Ministry at Meadowbrook, Robby sang some Soft Rock songs, much to the delight of the bumper crowd (14 from Liberty Vineyard and about 20 residents and staff), many of whom sang along … everyone who came felt so loved and welcomed!
March 2024
We had our first ever Pet Blessing today on the grass outside of our church building … it was such a joyful celebration, a beautiful time of expressing gratitude for and blessing towards one another, both people and pets, with Songs, Prayers, Scriptures, Blessings, a P.E.T. Talk, Treat Bags for dogs & cats & bunnies, and Cookie Decorating for pet parents & friends. God blessed us with a gorgeous and sunny spring afternoon (following several days of rain and more in the forecast). It was an absolute blast and exceeded all of our expectations with about fifty people and many beloved pets in attendance! Joy and gratitude abounded as we shared this special time together.
So many hands and hearts prepared and prayed, imagined and invited, in order to make this idea a reality … it is truly a joy to be a part of an “everybody gets to play” kind of church.
March 2024
JR and Pam delivered Liberty Vineyard’s first five Welcome Baskets to a local apartment community where we’ve been building relationships. Each welcome “basket” (fabric cube) contained some basics for kitchen and laundry, along with fresh baked goodies, community information, a QR code for our church’s ENCOURAGING WORSHIP SONGS playlist, and a personal welcome note. We hope and pray that each recipient will feel welcomed and loved as they settle into their new home.
April 2024
This month at Meadowbrook (Tamera’s & Patricia’s Sing-along), Tamera & Patricia (and some special helpers) did an awesome job welcoming everyone to sing along with them, touching our hearts by expressing joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of life, even including songs that reminded them of their own Mama’s and other loved ones. They made everyone feel seen and loved, including 23 residents and staff of this aged care / rehab facility and a super support team from Liberty Vineyard!
