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Posts with the tag “vibrant”

Jeremy & Erin's Story - Generosity
by Annie Knorr on May 2nd, 2023
I've served in churches for the past 13 years. I was very generous with my time. However, I always made excuses to be stingy with my money. Truthfully, I justified it as "I give more than 10% of my time, that's 10% of my first and best." We humans are good at rationalization.A big problem I've always had is being late on bills. If I was behind on bills, surely you can't expect me to have even LESS...  Read More
Cabot & Dave's Story - You Belong (Even Before You Believe)
by Annie Knorr on February 20th, 2023
Our final Vibrant Family Value is that You Belong (Even Before You Believe)."So if God gave them the same gift He gave us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could stand in God's way?" Acts 11:17Check out Cabot and Dave's story about how the church was a place for them to belong and how we can make it the same for others:  Dave: "My name is Dave Daniel. I've been here ...  Read More
Dan & Megan's Story - We Don't Take Ourselves Too Seriously
by Annie Knorr on February 13th, 2023
This week in our Vibrant Family Values series, we talked about value six: We Don't Take Ourselves Too Seriously. There are no perfect people, only one perfect God.The Walsh Family is a shining example of this value. Check out their story about how this perspective cultivates appreciation for God's grace:"We love to spend time with our family, extended family, vibrant family, sports families & our ...  Read More
Liz's Story - We Bring Our Best & Trust God With the Rest
by Annie Knorr on February 6th, 2023
This week in our Vibrant Family Values series, we talked about our fifth value: We Bring Our Best & Trust God With the Rest. We can give our all to God because He is trustworthy and He is in control.Liz Shearer lives out this value here at Vibrant. Check out her story of God's faithfulness as she surrenders all to Him: "We all have a God-given gift and I truly believe mine is worship. I have grown...  Read More
Bobby's Story - We Choose Unity
by Annie Knorr on January 23rd, 2023
This week in our Vibrant Family Values series, we talked about how We Choose Unity (with the important distinction that unity is not uniformity).Bobby Barzyk shares how God works through our unity as Christ followers. Check out his story:"Many Government Jobs are in a union, the President gives the state of the union speach, we have union trade workers, we also use union in database structure. It ...  Read More
Denise's Story - We Risk Our All to Reach the One
by Annie Knorr on January 16th, 2023
In week two of our Vibrant Family Values series, we talked about the way that We Risk Our All to Reach the One.This week's value is exemplified by Denise Ackroyd. Check out how God has moved through Denise's decision to step out of her comfort zone:"Two years ago I had the opportunity to begin a clinic along with two fellow nurses to wash and address foot care issues in our homeless and unstably h...  Read More
Annie's Story - Baptism
by Nate Wardle on September 2nd, 2022
The culture of Vibrant, the “no perfect people allowed”, the “you belong here”, the “we love you for you, flaws & all” kind of community has completely changed my world. And now that I’ve finally put down roots, I feel like I’ve grown more in the past year than the previous 25 years combined.  Read More
Liz's Story - Worship at Vibrant
by Nate Wardle on September 2nd, 2022
Worship at Vibrant has ultimately become my favorite part of the week. The relationships I am building with the team and church community mean so much to me.   Read More
Lori's Story - Vibrant Groups
by Nate Wardle on September 2nd, 2022
They have allowed us to meet people, open God's Word, and take steps to a stronger relationship with God, as well as some of the people that we connected with.  Read More
Sam's Story - Vibrant Students
by Nate Wardle on September 2nd, 2022
I’ve had people to go to, that I know will help me, and help me get through things if there’s ever anything I can’t handle. So, like a giant family.”  Read More
Jamie's Story - Baptism
by Nate Wardle on September 2nd, 2022
Those debilitating sins? They no longer keep me awake at night. Anxiety, shame, guilt and fear are no match against my relationship with our God. He’s for me - and he’s for you, too.  Read More
John's Story - Vibrant Groups
by Nate Wardle on September 2nd, 2022
Life groups have been the single biggest factor in us knowing and having relationships with many families at church. Groups have helped us feel plugged in and part of something bigger. The Bible is clear that we are to support each other in this way and I’m grateful the opportunity exists at Vibrant to be part of a life group.  Read More
Lee's Story - Vibrant Church Production
by Nate Wardle on September 2nd, 2022
I come to church each week with that same level of expectation believing that God is going to move during the service and impress on our hearts what it is we need to hear and He never disappoints!  Read More
Amanda's Story - Vibrant Kids' Volunteer
by Nate Wardle on September 2nd, 2022
I serve in kids ministry because I have two children of my own. I want to be able to contribute to what the children are learning and be a part of their growth in learning about God and Jesus because they are the next generation.  Read More