Engaging Our World

Alpha

Alpha is a course, with a free meal, exploring questions of life: What's the point of life? What happens when I die? What relevance does Jesus have for my life today? Chances are you're not the only one asking these questions. If you’d like to find a laid back place to look for answers, look toward Alpha.

The Alpha course is a 10-week opportunity to explore the relevance of the Christian faith, whether you're a Christian or a Buddhist, an Atheist or Agnostic. Alpha is a practical introduction to the basics of Christianity, and is centered around a meal, a talk, and a small-group discussion. It is a place where no question is too simple or too hostile and all viewpoints are respected. It is a place that welcomes people from all walks of life.

Just bring yourself, your family, your friends, and whoever else is looking for a few answers to life's toughest questions. There is no cost involved.

Servant Outreach

Mother Theresa said, “Small things done with great love will change the World.”

At the Littleton Vineyard we’re seeking to change the world with one act of love at a time, whether great or small. With Servant Outreach we’re showing God’s love in practical ways through simple acts of kindness to people around us.

Who doesn't like to be given a cold bottle of water on a hot day? Especially by someone who is smiling, happy and having fun. Or, who wouldn’t be thrilled at a drive-through when they discover their lunch has been paid for by the car ahead?

With Servant Outreach our desire is to touch a person’s heart, and if they are intrigued, they can find out more. If not, we believe our kindness can touch a person’s heart and nudge a person closer to receiving God’s love. And anyone can participate in Servant Outreach. The average Christ-follower is willing to hand a stranger a can of cold Coke on a hot day. The typical reaction is, "Oh, thank you!" "This is so nice!" "I can't believe this is for free!" And, "Why are you doing this?"

We invite you to participate in our next Servant Outreach. Check out the “RACK” in the churches lobby … full of more information and ideas on how you can share God’s love in simple ways.

Denver Rescue Mission

One of the ways we’re seeking to serve the homeless in the city of Denver is by supporting the work of the Denver Rescue Mission. For many years the Littleton Vineyard has been leading chapel services, serving food, donating items, and generally helping where needed. How can you get involved?

At this time you can participate in an evening chapel service by helping lead worship, share with the men and women what God has done in your life, speak about God’s love, teach from God’s word, or pray for the needs of the men and women who attend.

We’re supporting the Denver Rescue Mission in their great work because we believe partnering with others is a powerful thing …

"... There I was, a Presbyterian Republican, helping a couple of Jewish Democrats serve ham to the homeless on Christmas Eve .... I submit to you, if we could put aside our differences .... it is still very possible for all of us .... to work together constructively, work together amicably, and accomplish good things for the people of Colorado. So let's get busy and do it!" - Senate President, Jon Andrews, Session Opening Day 1/7/04 remarks

For more information on the Denver Rescue Mission ... visit www.denverrescuemission.org.

Food Distribution

We’re seeking to assist those in need by helping provide quality food and groceries.

We’d love you to partner with us …

• While you're out shopping, pick up a little extra non-perishable quality food and bring to the church.
• Volunteer your time to deliver food to those in need.
• Help us be aware of individuals or families who could use this assistance.

Contact Sue at the church office if you’d like to get involved, 303-797-0201 or info@littletonvineyard.org.

LifeChange (Foreign Missions)

LifeChange International was established in 2001 by the Littleton Vineyard Church with a vision to engage the worldwide community with the love of Jesus. We desire to be Christ’s hands and feet in our world through meeting practical needs and sharing the life that can be found in Jesus.

We have partnered to develop a significant work in Uganda, Africa, but now also have people working long term in both Asia and the Middle East. We have also been sending teams to love and care for the impoverished communities of Mexico.

LifeChange Uganda

Uganda is a nation plagued by AIDS and poverty. Many children have become orphans or abandoned due to the AIDS epidemic and live in extreme poverty. Many families are unable to care for their children without help. LifeChange International decided to help.

For over 10 years our pastor, Ian Prichard, has been traveling to Uganda, East Africa, building relationships and caring for the poor and orphans of the nation while partnering with Christians seeking to equip the people to help their people. In 2001, LifeChange International started to support individual children monthly through our partnership with Omega Healing Center in Kampala. By supporting each child with just $20 a month, LifeChange International is helping educate, clothe, and feed children as well as give them a hope and a future while they stay within their family unit. As a result the Omega Healing Center has seen hundreds of children come to Christ along with their siblings, parents, and neighbors. This program has resulted in extraordinary and lasting change in the community where they live.

We have also partnered to establish and support a children’s home in Kampala, Dwelling Places, for children unable to stay with family, and for children who were living on the streets. The vision of Dwelling Places is for the Ugandan children to be raised in a Godly family setting that is able to meet the basic needs for living. The staff serves tirelessly to provide for the needs of all children at Dwelling Places, which now includes abandoned babies and needy families. Dwelling Places works to re-establish the family unit, bring a vocation to needy families, educate the children, and to bring the hope of Christ to each child and family they minister to. The lives of hundred of children and infants have been changed through this work.

Alpha
Servant Outreach
Denver Rescure Mission
Food Distribution
Vineyard Café
LifeChange Missions

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.”

Matthew 10:42

"And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward"

Matthew 10:42