Vineyard Covington

It’s a worship gathering Sunday! Excited to see you at 10:30am or come early to grab a free coffee and hang. Sunday gatherings are a time for the whole family to connect, share stories, learn, and be encouraged as we go back out to partner with Jesus to develop pockets of kingdom community all around the city!

PRACTICE OF THE MONTH: SABBATH
In the creation story in Genesis, we’re told God blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. Set apart. Special. The first full day of existence for humans in this story is the Sabbath, a day of resting and enjoying the gift of creation and relationship with God and community. Our work and fruitfulness was always meant to flow from that place.

God wants us to be free! To be healthy and whole. To enjoy this beautiful gift of life he has given us. To get enough sleep and actually like our lives! We’re not slaves. We’re family. We are dearly loved sons and daughters not based on what we achieve or how well we perform. Do we truly believe that?

When it comes to rest, there is one foundational practice we recommend which is a container for all the other stuff. The ancient practice of sabbath (or shabbat in Hebrew), is a command to the people of God, but as Jesus showed, it’s really a gift to us from our creator. It’s not a reward for good behavior or getting all our work done, and it shouldn’t feel like a heavy burden. Traditionally this is a 24-hour period of time set aside every week to stop producing and just enjoy the goodness of creation with God and each other.

Stop. Rest. Delight. Worship.

You’re not just allowed; You’re commanded! But not in a legalistic, religious way. Sabbath is a form of resistance against the dehumanizing powers of this world. What would it look like for you to live and work from a place of rest and peace & joy rather than exhaustion, worry, and striving? Let’s explore and practice that together this month!

“It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones.” PSALM 127:2 NLT

The comings and goings this June at VCOV. Check out vineyardcovington.com/events for more info!

Taste of Brazil is coming soon!!! Join us on June 27, 4-7pm, in the Vineyard Covington yard for a taste of Brazilian culture. All are welcome, but an RSVP would help us plan. You can RSVP at: www.vineyardcovington.com/event/taste-of-brazil

In case of rain, watch our socials for the plan.

—

Sabor do Brasil está chegando!!! Junte-se a nós no dia 27 de junho, das 16h às 19h, no jardim da Vineyard Covington, para uma amostra da cultura brasileira. Todos são bem-vindos, mas a confirmação de presença nos ajudaria no planejamento. Você pode confirmar sua presença em: www.vineyardcovington.com/event/taste-of-brazil

Em caso de chuva, acompanhe nossas redes sociais para conferir a programação.

Worship Gatherings 5/10 & 5/24 this month! Come worship with us as one big family. Kiddos 4yo and younger have a special space just for them the entire service while kiddos kindergarten through 5th grade stay with adults during worship then head upstairs for their own lesson. See you Sunday!

Can we learn to hear God’s voice? And how to deliver what He is saying to the people we are praying for?

TRAINING NIGHT - HEARING GOD’S VOICE
Thursday, May 7, 7pm at 603 E 17th St, Covington

We are life long learners in the Kingdom of God, so come be equipped with us at the next training night, led by Joe, on the prophetic. Hearing from God is actually a skill that we can all learn to grow in and practice.