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Welcome to this week’s worship service at The Vine! 🌿 We began today’s gathering by sharing in Communion , remembering the body and blood of Jesus given for us. As we came to the table together, we reflected on Christ’s sacrifice, grace, and the new life we have because of Him. Following Communion, we turned to John 9:24–41 , continuing the story of the man who was born blind and healed by Jesus....

Welcome to our first worship service of 2026! We began the new year with a powerful and timely message from our guest speaker, rooted in Leviticus 14:33–42 . In this passage, God gives instructions for inspecting houses affected by mold — and we were invited to see this not just as an ancient law, but as a spiritual picture for our own lives. Just as a house was carefully examined, emptied, and so...

Welcome to this week’s worship service at The Vine! 🌿 In today’s message from John 9:13–23 , we see what happens after the miracle — when a life changed by Jesus is brought under scrutiny. The man who was once blind is now seeing, but instead of celebration, he faces interrogation. The religious leaders are more concerned with rules than redemption, and the Light exposes the limits of their legal...

Welcome to this week’s worship service at The Vine! 🌿 In today’s message from John 9:1–12 , we encounter a man who had never seen light, color, or even his own reflection—until Jesus stepped into his darkness. This miracle is more than a physical healing; it’s a powerful picture of what happens when the Light of the World meets human suffering. The disciples wanted to debate the cause of the man’...

Welcome to this week’s worship service at The Vine! 🌿 In today’s message, we continue our journey through the Gospel of John as Jesus has one of His most intense and revealing exchanges with the religious leaders. Their accusations escalate—from questioning His heritage to calling Him demon-possessed—but Jesus remains steady, focused on honoring the Father rather than defending Himself. From John...

Welcome to our Thanksgiving Worship Service! 🦃✨ Today was a warm and meaningful gathering for our church family. We celebrated a beautiful child dedication , shared communion together, and took time for an open-mic moment where people expressed what they’re thankful for this year. Hearing so many personal stories of God’s faithfulness made the morning especially moving. Our Thanksgiving devotion...

In this week’s service, we continued our series through the Gospel of John and stepped into one of Jesus’ most direct, heart-revealing conversations. In John 8:37–47, Jesus confronts the religious leaders with a truth that still challenges us today: our deepest identity isn’t rooted in our heritage or behavior but in the desires we chase and the voice we choose to follow . Jesus exposes a hard rea...

Welcome to this week’s worship service! In today’s message, we continue our journey through the Gospel of John as Jesus speaks a powerful truth about what it means to truly follow Him: “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31–32) This conversation unfolds in the Temple as Jesus confronts a crowd confident i...

Happy 1-Year Anniversary, The Vine! 🌱 Today’s service was a special milestone — celebrating one year of gathering together at Ralph Williams Elementary School. Through worship, testimony, and reflection, we remembered that every step of this journey has been marked by God’s faithfulness and grace. Our message came from 1 Samuel 7:1–15 , where Samuel and the Israelites set up a stone of remembranc...

Welcome to this week’s worship service! In today’s message, we continue our journey through the Gospel of John as Jesus declares one of His most profound statements: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12) This moment takes place in the Temple during the Feast of Tabernacles — as massive golden lampstands illuminat...

Welcome to this week’s worship service! In one of the most beloved yet debated passages of Scripture, we encounter Jesus and the woman caught in adultery. Though the earliest manuscripts of John do not include this story, it beautifully reflects the heart of Jesus — a Savior who confronts sin with truth and extends mercy with grace. 📖 In John 8:1–11 , the religious leaders bring before Jesus a wo...

Welcome to this week’s worship service! In John 7:40–52 , we see how the words and presence of Jesus caused division among the people. Some believed He was the Messiah. Others doubted, mocked, or sought to silence Him. Even the religious leaders and temple guards couldn’t agree — but one thing was undeniable: “No one ever spoke the way this man does.” This passage reminds us that Jesus isn’t just...

Welcome to this week’s worship service! Even with technical difficulties and resulting last-minute changes to our music set, our prayer is that God is glorified through every part of today’s gathering. Worship isn’t about perfection — it’s about hearts turned toward Him. In today’s message from John 7:25–39 , we see Jesus teaching boldly in the temple during the Feast of Tabernacles. Confusion and...

Welcome to this week’s worship service! Today we step into John 7:1–13 , where the question on everyone’s lips is the same question we must each answer: Who is Jesus? For some in the crowd, He was a good man. For others, He was a deceiver. Even His own brothers didn’t believe in Him yet. And the religious leaders? They were watching closely, plotting His death. In this passage we discover: - Why e...

Welcome to this week’s worship service! Today we conclude John 6 with a powerful moment of decision. After Jesus’ teaching about the bread of life, many in the crowd turned away — but the Twelve were faced with a question that calls each of us to respond: “You do not want to leave too, do you?” 📖 In John 6:64–71 , we discover: - Why some walked away, and why others stayed - What Judas’ presence a...

Welcome to this week’s worship service! Today we continue in John 6 with one of the most challenging passages in all of Scripture. After declaring that He is the living bread from heaven, Jesus tells the crowd that they must eat His flesh and drink His blood to have eternal life. His words stir up offense, confusion, and grumbling — but also reveal a deep spiritual truth. 📖 In John 6:52–63 , we l...

Welcome to this week’s worship service! In today’s message, we continue in John 6 where Jesus makes a bold and radical claim: “I am the bread that came down from heaven.” His words stirred up grumbling among the people who thought they knew Him as simply “the son of Joseph,” but Jesus reveals something far greater — He is the living bread sent by the Father to give life to the world. 📖 In John 6:...

Welcome to this week’s worship service! In today’s message, we continue through John 6, where Jesus makes one of His most powerful declarations: “I am the bread of life.” After feeding the five thousand, the crowd still wants a sign — just as their ancestors received manna in the wilderness. But Jesus points them to something far greater: Himself, the true bread from heaven who gives life to the w...

Welcome to this week’s worship service! This Sunday was a special Back-to-School Sunday at our church! We prayed over our school-aged kids and even had them join the worship team for one of the songs — celebrating a new school year with joy, blessing, and community. We also shared in Communion , remembering the sacrifice of Jesus and proclaiming His death until He comes again. In today’s message f...

Welcome to this week’s worship service! Today we continue in John 6 and reflect on a short but powerful moment — Jesus walking on water during a stormy night. While the disciples are straining against the waves, Jesus approaches them in the dark, bringing peace, presence, and power into the chaos. 📖 In John 6:16–21 , we discover: - That God’s timing often stretches us to trust Him more - Jesus do...

Welcome to this week’s worship service! In today’s message, we return to the Gospel of John and step into one of the most well-known stories in Scripture: Jesus feeding the five thousand . Found in John 6:1–15 , this miracle is recorded in all four Gospels — a clear sign of its significance. But beyond the bread and fish, the question Jesus raises is deeply personal: What truly satisfies you? 📖 I...

Welcome to this week’s worship service! Today’s message is a call to action — reminding us that sharing the gospel isn’t just for the few, it’s for all who follow Jesus. With so many people open to spiritual conversations, the question isn’t whether people are ready to hear — but whether we are ready to speak. 📖 Grounded in Romans 10:13–15 , we explore: - Why evangelism is a responsibility for ev...

Welcome to this week’s worship service! In today’s message, we explore how Jesus lays out a bold and compelling case for His identity as the Son of God. Speaking directly to His critics in John 5:31–47 , Jesus presents a series of powerful witnesses — each one confirming that He is the One sent by the Father to give life. 📖 In this passage, Jesus calls on: - John the Baptist – the prophet who tes...

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July Weekend! As we celebrate our nation’s freedom, today’s message points us to an even greater freedom — the kind that only Jesus can give. In John 8:31–36 , Jesus says, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” But what exactly are we being set free from? And if we are truly free, why do we sometimes still live as if we’re in chains? 📖 This message explores...

🎉 Today we welcome guest speaker Amando Gonzales as we celebrate one year of meeting in our school building! We’re so thankful for all God has done — and we’re expectant for what’s ahead. In this special anniversary message, we look at one of the most powerful moments in Israel’s journey — the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River — and what it teaches us about God’s presence, faithfulness, and...