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Griffin Day

Sunday, July 19, 2009

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Griffin Day

Nothing like an inflammatory title to get folks to click on a post, right? Anywho, Griffin Billings, the three year old recently diagnosed with leukemia at our church, had a day honoring him this past weekend. Griffin Day! A 5k was run, songs were sung, raffles were drawn and smiles were had. In its aftermath [...]

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Nursery and Toddler Rooms Redesigned

Friday, July 17, 2009

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Nursery and Toddler Rooms Redesigned

“One little project at a time.”  That has been a bit of a guiding principle for AVC as we have worked to update the children’s program and facilities.  It seems funny, in many parts of life we are taught that looks don’t matter, that we should be more concerned about things internal.  Well, it turns [...]

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The Theology & Practice of the Kingdom of God

Thursday, July 16, 2009

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By Berten A Waggoner, National Director, Vineyard USA (Taken from the Vineyard USA website) Commitment to the theology and practice of the kingdom of God is the first, the most fundamental, the most crucial core value of the Vineyard. The kingdom of God is our “pearl of great price” (Matthew 13:45, 46). Regardless of the [...]

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Staff

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

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Staff Overview – information coming soon!

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Athens Vineyard History I: Context within a Movement

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

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Athens Vineyard History I:  Context within a Movement

The Athens Vineyard is part of a growing community of churches called The Vineyard: A Community of Churches. John Wimber was a founding leader of the Vineyard. His influence profoundly shaped the theology and practice of Vineyard churches from their earliest days until his death in November 1997. When John was conscripted by God he was, [...]

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Video/Film

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

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Video/Film

We love videos!  We usually start our service with ‘em and we sure love the way they can be funny or serious.  Something about how they can really convey stories…  Consult this area for all of the latest uploads!

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*Ministry Overview

Saturday, June 20, 2009

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*Ministry Overview

Church’s are known by what they “do”. At the core of Athens Vineyard are areas of substantive ministry that represent “pursuing life”. We are able to make quick judgments about ministry efforts by asking a simple question, “Will this effort bring life?” In this category you will find all areas of substantive ministry at least [...]

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Youth Hoedown Dance (fundraiser video)

Thursday, June 18, 2009

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Youth Hoedown Dance (fundraiser video)

This was not scripted!  The youth developed their costumes and characters all themselves.  The event itself was a great success, we raised over $300! youth hoedown dance fundraiser (avc original) from Athens Vineyard on Vimeo.

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Nonesense Opposite – “Invite” (Episode 2)

Thursday, June 18, 2009

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Nonesense Opposite – “Invite” (Episode 2)

B.S. Lewis, AVC’s resident theologian, pushes us all to consider our strategy behind inviting others. nonesense opposite – “invite” (avc original) from Athens Vineyard on Vimeo.

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Welcome to the Athens Vineyard Website!

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

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Welcome to the Athens Vineyard Website!

Welcome to the Athens Vineyard Church website! We know many of the people that find their way to our church get their first “whiff” of the place using this website. We take that seriously! We are glad that you are here and we may not know you yet, but we hope you discover that you [...]

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