GIVING YOUR LIFE TO JESUS.
Here at Father’s House Vineyard Church, we believe being a Christian is all about relationship...relationship with God, the Father, through Jesus Christ, His Son, empowered by The Holy Spirit. For nearly 2,000 years now, basic Christianity has always focused around three major components of faith...Confession, Baptism and Communion.

Confession:

Jesus of Nazareth is Lord & Savior. "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10

Rich or poor. Well-educated or street-smart. Sinner or saint. Men, women & children, representing nearly every tribe, language, people or nation, have come to Jesus of Nazareth looking for answers to life's hard questions. While some turn away in disappointment, many have found that Jesus offers more than just quick solutions to life's problems. He offers Himself, as the Way, the Truth, and the Life. 

"At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by His grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life". Titus 3: 3-7

Confession is a very simple thing. It can be easily summarized in three phrases...

Sorry!   "Jesus, my life is not all I know God wants it to be. My sins and selfishness alienate me from God and rob me of the destiny and purpose He has planned for me. I'm sorry, Lord, please forgive me!"

Please!   "Jesus, please come into my heart. Wash over me with your mercy & grace, filling me with Your life and purpose. Not my will be done, Lord...but Yours!"

Thank You!  "Jesus, thank you for dying on the Cross for me. Thank you that Your sacrifice has purchased for me a new life that begins today. Thank you, Lord, for the gift of the Holy Spirit that fills me with Your love and empowers me to live my life for You!"

Baptism:

Baptism Sundays @ The House

Regularly scheduled at 'The House'. Next up: Sunday May 6th, 2007, Sunday October 14th, 2007, Sunday February 17th, 2008, and Sunday April 27th, 2008 (or added to our schedule as needs arise) 9:15 AM: Baptism class at 'The House', Noon: Baptism at nearby Ramada Limited pool @ 'The House'

Baptism is a key event in the life of a believing Christian. As you enter the baptismal waters, you join with fellow Christians over the last two thousand years who have decided to "make public" their decision to follow Jesus as Lord & Savior! In order to make the day more meaningful, we suggest you attend our one-hour Baptism class held during our first service at 9:15 AM. Here you'll discover the powerful meaning & purpose behind public baptism & join with others in prayer before this important life-changing decision. Be sure to bring a towel, and a second set of modest clothing (no swimsuits, please) with you to change into before your baptism. This can be a day you will remember the rest of your life! Don't miss it! If YOU are interested in getting baptized, we'll schedule YOU for our next Baptism Sunday... contact us or call 390-9300.

Baby & Children Dedications @ The House

Regularly scheduled at 'The House'. Next up: Sunday April 15th, 2007, Sunday October 7th, 2007, Sunday March 2nd, 2008, and Sunday June 1st, 2008 (or added to our schedule as needs arise) Service Times TBA @ 'The House'

What about my children? Why do you DEDICATE younger children rather than baptize them? The Bible says that a baby is a blessing from God. When you decide to dedicate your son or daughter, you are acknowledging the awesome responsibility God has given you in raising your child. A baby dedication is a ceremony that expresses your desire as parents to raise your son or daughter in the ways of the Bible and to ask God to use your son or daughter for His purposes. You submit your will for your child to His will. The Bible provides an example for this in that Mary and Joseph took baby Jesus to the temple to be dedicated to God. Jesus was baptized not as a young child but as an adult who was able to make his own decision on the subject. Generally, we encourage parents who have not dedicated their child to God to do so if the child is still in grade five or below. After that age, most children are ready to make their own decision to be baptized. If you are interested in dedicating your children to the Lord in this public way, contact us or call 390-9300.

Communion:

Communion Sunday @ The House

Last Sunday of each month, 9:15 & 10:45 Worship Services @ The House

Communion is one of the most sacred moments in the Christian faith. Here @ The House we celebrate The Lord's Supper on a monthly basis by including Communion in our Sunday morning worship services on the last Sunday of every month. We practice 'open' Communion here @ The House, meaning anyone who has committed themselves to Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior is welcome to share Communion with us.

So now what?
Now that you've given your life to Jesus, your journey with God has just begun! May we suggest you prayerfully consider building some vital relationships with other people who love Jesus and want to walk with Him as well. Here @ The House, we offer a four-step plugging-in process (Vineyard 100 series) and community-building small groups (Life Groups) which can assist you in finding your unique place in our community of faith.