Billings Vineyard Church blogs

We're Moving!

allen.hodges — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:22:09 -0500

The Billings Vineyard Church is moving out of the Double Edge and into the old Garfield School. The school is located at the corner of 1st Avenue South and 32nd Street. Our first Worship Service in the new location will be Sunday December 14th at 10 a.m.

Between now and then, we have much work to do—painting, refinishing floors, installing new carpet, installing coffee equipment, moving gear, making new signs, etc. (you get the idea). If you would like to help please call the office at 259.VINE, email, or put your name on one of the sign-up sheets on Sunday.

We will have our own Kid's Rooms, Coffee Room and Office. We will have to set-up and tear-down the gym each Sunday. Otherwise, we can leave everything else as it is and use it as much as we want during the week. There is janitorial service for the public areas, but we will need to keep our own space clean.

As with any move, there will be expenses to cover (remodeling, buying new equipment, phone & internet service, etc.) Our rough budget for the initial phase is $5,000. If the Lord directs you to help with this, please do whatever He directs. He is always more generous to us than any of us deserve.

Thank you to the Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch for their hospitality and to God for showing His hand and His heart!

Lift that sheetrock…

allen.hodges — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:26:31 -0400

We are still a "go" to help the Bernells today. "This is Montana, be a man, suck it up."

However, we will be knocking off at noon rather than making it an all day deal. After all, we do want to spend some time drinking hot cocoa and reading books by the fire, I mean why waste a good blizzard?

Drive safely and take care.

An Evening of Worship

allen.hodges — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:38:13 -0400

Friday September 5th several worship leaders (including Andy Hendley, John & Marie Barnett and David Casey) will lead an evening of worship. The only agenda will be to tell Jesus how wonderful we think He is. We will begin at 7 pm and in all likelihood go late. This will be held at the Double Edge in downtown Billings (104 N. 29th). Anyone is welcome to attend. A free will offering will be given to help cover travel expenses for our out of town worship leaders.

Worship Workshop

allen.hodges — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:31:47 -0400

Friday September 5th, the Billings Vineyard Church is honored to welcome Andy Hendley (worship pastor at the Boise Vineyard), John & Marie Barnett (songwriters) and David Casey (worship coordinator for the Vineyards in Montana, Wyoming and Idaho, member of The Watercarver's Guild) for a workshop. The workshop is free of charge and is open to anyone serving a local church (of any flavor, not just Vineyard!) in a worship leading capacity.

Friday Sept 5th beginning at 10 am will be breakout sessions for worship teams. Anyone who is currently on a worship team (or about to be on one) is welcome to attend. Sessions for guitar, keyboard, drums, vocals, lead, and sound will be offered.

Ecuador!

allen.hodges — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:03:03 -0400

We are headed to Ecuador for the first of we hope many mission trips the Billings Vineyard takes.

Ecuador is the only Latin American country with no Vineyard Church. There is now in Quito a Vineyard church plant which has been meeting as a home group for 3 months! We are going to help with this church plant. We will be praying, modeling, evangelizing, working with an orphanage and playing with our Ecuadorian siblings.

No Worship at the Double Edge on Sunday June 8th

allen.hodges — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:37:52 -0400

See the info. regarding the Beartooth Camping Trip…

Schedule Change!

allen.hodges — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:14:59 -0400

The Prayer Vigil has been moved to April 25th. Please join us for an evening of praying together. We'll start at 7 pm.

The Story of New Creation

allen.hodges — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:05:38 -0400

I want to tell you a story…

To kick things off, God created everything out of nothing.

It took Him 6 days to accomplish this great feat, then He said, "It is very good." So God rested on the 7th day (Saturday).

Now on the sixth day (Friday) He created a human (Adam) from dirt.”He then breathed life into him (this word means, breath, wind or spirit).

He made a garden and put Adam & his new bride, Eve, in the garden as gardeners if you will,

Resurrection Day Celebration!

allen.hodges — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:01:45 -0400

On Sunday March 23rd we will celebrate Jesus' resurrection and new creation. Worship begins at 10 a.m., followed by a potluck. The main entree, beverages, rolls and tableware will be provided. Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share. If you don't bring anything, stay and eat anyway! We look forward to seeing you!

MSUB Debateâ€”Is there a god?

allen.hodges — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:48:02 -0500

This is the text of my stance in the debate 2/21/08 at MSU Billings. The topic was "Is there a god?" The debaters were Dr. Eric Buck and Allen Hodges. I appreciated the exchange with Dr. Buckâ€”it was honest, thoughtful, respectful and friendly. I post this here for considerationâ€¦

Is there a god?

Yesâ€”I say this both from the logical and personal perspectives.

My position tonight is, as well as I am able, to explain both of these perspectives.