The Vine Church TC

King Herod persecutes the church, and God works powerfully to accomplish Peter's miraculous escape from prison. The Kingdom of God operates radically different ways than the Roman Empire.

As Jewish followers of Jesus moved through the world, they shared the good news...even with Greek speaking Gentiles. Saul and Barnabas are sent to Antioch as the gospel begins to spill beyond the borders of Israel.

Shortly before his crucifixion, Jesus demonstrates his love for his disciples by washing their feet. This act of humility demonstrates how we might love others.

God brings Peter and Cornelius together to reveal a remarkable invitation for the future. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Gentiles reimagines what the community of God will look like.

Cornelius, a Roman soldier, and Peter, an apostle, receive visions that align their paths. God is inviting the church (still a sect of Judaism) to a season of new understanding and engagement in the world.

Saul, now passionate and outspoken about the way of Jesus, begins to boldly teach in Damascus and Jerusalem. In both places Jewish people conspired to have him killed.

Saul, soon to be Paul, is confronted by Jesus regarding his persecution of the Church. Now a believer in Jesus, Saul begins a long journey towards a central role in sharing the good news with the Gentile world.

As we consider goals for the new year, we encourage one of a spiritual nature. Jesus has invited us to follow him; to know his presence and walk in his way.

To conclude the year, we've adapted the Ignatian Examen Prayer. We're led through the process of reflecting on how God was present during 2024 and how God might be leading us in the year to come.

As the beloved children of God we are invited to live lives of Love.