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please click send when done Leadership TrainingAugust 9-16, 2010 - Cost $200This is for teens interested in beginning or enhancing their leadership role at RIOT. Download application at www.vineyardyoutheast.com

THE BIGGEST WEEKEND EVER!! We are part of a community of Vineyard churches that is world wide. In January of 2004, Phil & Janet Strout became the Senior pastors of the Vineyard Church of Lewiston.In 2009 The Vineyard of Lewiston changed its name to Pathway Vineyard Church as they moved from a single church location to becoming a multi-site church. In addition to five church plants, the Pathway Vineyard has been privileged to have linked hands with 12 other Vineyard churches in New England and participated in a number of church plants in Spain.In keeping with this story we anticipate the planting of many more churches in Maine and New England.Our Mission Statement"To actively reach the Central Maine area with the message of the Good News of Jesus Christ; to worship and adore Him and encourage others to do the same; to train and prepare God's people for the works of service so that the Body of Christ will be built up; to be a caring, creative, loving, healing, Spirit empowered community of believers who will contribute to the redemptive history of the State of Maine." Our Vision Statement"Our vision as a church is to be a community of significant size living in worship, walking in fellowship, becoming life long followers of Jesus. Using all that the Lord gives us to minister to one another, we commit ourselves to the redemptive history of the State of Maine, reaching out in every way possible to our neighborhoods and the nations that God calls us to." The Story of The Vineyard, A Community of Churches.In 1982, John Wimber, who had been a pastor and church consultant, was asked to serve as the leader of a newly formed association of about nine churches (all in Southern California) that called themselves Vineyard. As the leader of this new movement, known as The Vineyard: A Community of Churches, John pastored the pastors and trained and encouraged the planting of churches internationally. Worldwide, there have been over 620 Vineyard churches planted in the US and many through out the nations including Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, Russia, Turkey, throughout the European continent, Africa, Southeast Asia, and in Australia. God has shown us, however, that His desire is not just to build the Vineyard, but that we should promote His Kingdom, and encourage, build, and love the whole church. For more information about the Vineyard Nationally go to www.vineyardusa.org



Our services are held at:10:00am on SundaysWe meet at:Brunswick Junior High School65 Columbia AvenueBrunswickclick here for a mapOur mailing address is:PO Box 16109 Foss RoadLewiston, ME 04241-1610Telephone: 207.650.6300Fax: 207.777.3076Site Pastor:Dick Ryersonemail us at: richard.ryerson@pathwayvineyard.com

Brunswick Site Our services are held at:8:30 am and 10:30am on SundaysWe meet at:Vineyard Auditorium12 Foss Road, Lewistonclick here for a mapOur mailing address is:PO Box 16109 Foss RoadLewiston, ME 04241-1610Telephone: 207.784.9500Fax: 207.777.3076Senior Pastors:Phil & Janet StroutSite Pastor:Allen Austenemail us at: allen.austin@pathwayvineyard.com

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The Fall 2010 Life Group Semester is about to begin. Click on find a group below to find one near you. We have many dynamic, inspiring Life Group communities meeting all around our sites. Sign up on Sundays in the foyer or online... click here to sign up online.Life Groups are where the heart of the community happens at Pathway Vineyard. An amazing opportunity to get connected, grow in your understanding of God and faith be challenged to walk it out and to deepen relationships with old friends and new ones.This current Life Group semester runs from September 26 - December 5th, 2010.

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R.I.O.T. Mission:Love God, Love People"To actively reach the Central Maine area with the message of the Good News of Jesus Christ; to worship and adore Him and encourage others to do the same; to train and prepare God's people for the works of service so that the Body of Christ will be built up; to be a caring, creative, loving, healing, Spirit empowered community of believers who will contribute to the redemptive history of the State of Maine." R.I.O.T. Vision:We desire to be a church community of significant size living in worship, walking in fellowship, becoming life-long followers of Jesus using all that the Lord gives us to minister to one another, we commit ourselves to the redemptive history of the state of Maine, reaching out in every way possible to our neighborhoods and the nations.

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Jay Levesque joined the Vineyard Christian School as the High School Math and Science teacher in 2006 after 15 years in marketing and management. He lives in Cundy’s Harbor with his wife Kim and son Brandon and enjoys coaching the VCS Revolution Varsity soccer team, fishing for striped bass, and being part of the worship program at the Vineyard Lewiston.Jay and his wife Kim were involved in Collegiate ministry at Bowdoin as Navigator staff for almost 10 years prior to joining the staff as director of the Vineyard Christian School.Jay’s firm belief is that the Vineyard Christian School can be an integral ministry in the vision of the Lewiston Vineyard by restoring the hope and future God promised in Jeremiah 29:11 to students and parents that partner at the school.

Jay Levesque - Director Vineyard Christian School Jay Levesque

Steve and Sandy Shaw began attending the Vineyard in Lewiston in 1993. They soon realized that they had found their tribe within the Body of Christ and responded by becoming involved in Life Groups and working in Children's Ministry.After the Mechanic Falls Vineyard was planted in 1997, Steve had the opportunity to move forward in leadership within the church by helping to organize the Alpha Course, heading up community outreach events and filling in to lead Sunday services. Sandy was leading worship in Life Groups and continuing to serve in Kid's Church. Each was an opportunity in training to help fulfill a vision that one day they too would be able to bring the wonderful experience of Christian community like Pathway Vineyard to an area that had nothing like it.Steve and Sandy planted the Damariscotta Vineyard in March of 2000 and it is with great pleasure that their church unites with Lewiston in becoming a site of Pathway Vineyard to work together in helping move forward the Kingdom of God here in the great state of Maine.While as a pastor in Damariscotta for 9 years, Steve has been working for the past 21 years at Bath Iron Works and Sandy is employed at a great little shop in Edgecomb called Sheepscot River Pottery.Steve and Sandy have been married 24 years, have four grown children with three grandsons and a forth grandchild on the way.

Steve Shaw Mike and his wife Ann grew up with a Catholic background, having a knowledge of God but never knew the depths of His love until they found The Vineyard in 1993. Having a musical background, Mike and Ann were captured by the worship team's first song, "Warrior King", and soon after felt the intimacy in worship grab their hearts.Mike became part of the worship team in 1994, and when the church birthed VCF-Mechanic Falls, Mike and Ann sensed God's leading to go on the plant. During this time, their passion for worship drew them into writing songs of worship, and felt God calling them to go into other churches bringing the Good News and fan the flame with songs of celebration, freedom, and deliverance to the community. Forming two bands, "Fortress" and "David's New Shoes," they ministered in the surrounding communities.In 2003, Mike and Ann felt called to assist a local non-Vineyard church, helping them establish their worship team. After a year of service, they missed their Vineyard roots and family, and returned to VCF Lewiston, where Mike was raised up to oversee worship. Later in 2004, he was asked to join the staff.Currently Mike leads a worship team and is the Technical Director for Pathway as well as facilitating a quarterly worship song writing development class. Mike, Ann and their two children, Britnee and Zach, along with their dog Sadie, currently reside in Lewiston, Maine.

Kate Demarest grew up attending the Vineyard Church and has served in several ministries throughout the years. She is 20 years old and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Education and an Associate’s degree in Spanish at the University of Maine. Before joining the Pathway staff in March 2009, she attended Gordon College and volunteered regularly for their Ministry to Lynn: Literacy for Women and Preschool Program for Somali Bantu children. It was there that she discovered a deep passion for serving others through providing a safe place where kids could play, sing songs, dance, and connect with people in their community. She wants to take this passion across the world, visiting places new and old, like Uganda, Sudan, India, Spain, and the Dominican Republic for the third time.This fall she is excited to be in Maine as she is beginning to volunteer at the Root Cellar, an interdenominational mission in Lewiston that engages with inner-city youth and builds relationships that demonstrate the love and hope of Jesus Christ. She will also be continuing to serve alongside the RIOT youth leadership team.Kate enjoys singing and other forms of art – poetry, baking, theatre, watching movies, and admiring contemporary and African dance. Ultimately it is her desire to exude love and compassion in everything she does- whether it be on the mission field in a third world country or serving people in her own community in Maine.

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Vineyard USA Who We Are Our History The Story of the Pathway VineyardThe Pathway Vineyard Church was born by a small community called Hope Chapel in 1985. In 1987 they were adopted into the Vineyard and became the first Vineyard Church in Maine. After a season of transition, Ralph and Vicki Grover became the Pastors of the then Lewiston Vineyard and served in Central Maine until retiring in 2004.Over time we have grown and planted many churches throught Maine and NH.

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SEND SEND jlevesque@vineyardschool.net SEND steve.shaw@pathwayvineyard.com SEND aaron.paradis@pathwayvineyard.com SEND accounts@pathwayvineyard.com SEND kate.demarest@pathwayvineyard.com SEND dick.ryerson@pathwayvineyard.com SEND bri.davidson@pathwayvineyard.com SEND bob.nailor@pathwayvineyard.com SEND gee.martinez@pathwayvineyard.com SEND mike.ward@pathwayvineyard.com SEND mike.lyle@pathwayvineyard.com SEND pauline.powell@pathwayvineyard.com SEND allen.austin@pathwayvineyard.com SEND Thank you for your email we will get back to you as soon as possible. sorry your email was unable to be sent office@pathwayvineyard.com SEND phil.strout@pathwayvineyard.com SEND As pastor, I want to make visiting Pathway Vineyard an enjoyable experience, easy, stress-free, relaxing. Many of the folks here at the Vineyard were in the same place as you not long ago, a first time visitor.When you arrive at Pathway Vineyard (on Foss Road, 2 1/2 miles east of exit 13 toward Lisbon) for either our 8:30am, 10:30am service, you will park in our main lot and use the Main entrance into our building. Come early and enjoy a cup of Coffee in our Fireside Cafe!What about the kids?Upon entering, there should be some friendly people (we call them "greeters") to say hello, answer any questions you have, and direct you to the sanctuary. If you have kids, they can point you to Vineyard Kids, or the Nursery (which are also well-marked with clear signs). If your kids are shy, they're welcome to attend the adult service with you, but most kids really enjoy K.I.D.S. Church. We have an exciting Young Disciples class for 5th & 6th graders, and our Junior and Senior High students have a special service Sunday nights 6 to 8pm.What do I wear?You'll notice that everyone is dressed comfortably, in anything from "office casual" to jeans and sneakers. We want everyone to come as they are, so dress however you feel comfortable. When you come in the sanctuary, you'll be given a copy of " The Bulletin" which has the week's announcements and future events. You'll notice the back of the Bulletin has a tear-off slip, which is an easy way for us to get better acquainted; you can ask for any kind of information or assistance using the tear-off slip.How long?The service usually begins with some upbeat music, followed by a welcome and some announcements. At times, there will be a drama or multimedia to further explore the days theme. Then, I (or another speaker) will begin the message. I usually speak for about 30 minutes, and I do my best to make the messages interesting, enjoyable, and relevant to daily life. The message will be based on the Bible, and I will often include interesting quotes from contemporary people, songs, or movies. If I do my job right, you'll hear solid Christian theology in intelligent, understandable, relevant terms. And hopefully, you'll laugh at times and maybe feel a tug at your heart too. I'll close the morning service about 65 minutes after it began (and believe it or not, the time will fly). I hope you'll come up and introduce yourself to me afterwards.What else?During announcements we greet our guests. We invite you to fill out our visitor section of the bulletin, tear it off and pass it in at the information center. You will then be warmly greeted and given a free CD with a sample of the worship you enjoyed during the service. You will also receive a coupon for a free coffee to be used at our coffee bar in the foyer. This is a great opportunity for us to meet our guests, introduce ourselves and answer any questionis you may have. We value our guests and want your time at the Vineyard to be welcoming.CommunionEvery other week we celebrate Communion. Communion (also known as the Eucharist or the Lord's Supper) is a Christian celebration of the self-sacrifice of Jesus Christ. You're welcome to share in communion with us, or you can just sit back and enjoy the music, because our Worship Team will be playing and singing during this time. Speaking of the Worship Team, they do a great job leading musically, with a contemporary feel (drums, guitars, keyboards, vocalists). You'll have some new tunes to hum all week long.After the serviceAfter the service, you'll pick up your kids from their classrooms, and then we hope you'll stay around, meet some people. Church is about God and worship, but it's also about community and compassion, so we hope people really experience warmth and friendliness at the Vineyard.That's about it. People constantly tell me that they really felt comfortable - "at home" are the words I hear most frequently. I hope you'll stop by this Sunday. And if you do, please come down and say hi, and tell me that you found out about VCL on the Internet.Thanks for your interest.Phil Strout, Senior Pastor

Here's what to expect... Kate Demarest - Administrative Support Aaron Paradis - Facilities Director Raised in the Catholic Church and confirmed in 1994, Aaron did not attend any church again until he was introduced to the Vineyard in 1998. It was here that he met his wife, Angie, and they were married at the church in 2003. Together, they led the teen ministry from 2003 to 2004, and since then, they have led and hosted numerous small groups, as well as Alpha. Having had 361 days of marriage without kids, Aaron and Angie are now the proud parents of four children - Blaine, Kerstin, James (JJ) and Hayli . In 2002, Aaron began to volunteer in the areas of maintenance, grounds and cleaning, and in February of 2008 he was hired as the Facilities Director. A graduate of VLI (Vineyard Leadership Institute), Aaron has co-lead two teen mission trips to Mexico, and looks forward to what the future holds in serving Christ.

Linda Ustach - Bookkeeper Linda has been walking out a journey with her Lord for 36 years, ever since He grabbed her attention as a college student.Raised in a non-religious home, Linda had an awareness of God from a young age and would often go to church with friends and their families. Then, in the middle of the “Jesus Freak” movement in the 70s, Linda was drawn to Park Street Church in downtown Boston. Here she received valuable teaching and guidance. It is here that she also met her husband, John Ustach. After a short courtship and engagement, John and Linda were married in September 1975.Being active in a community of believers has always been an important part of their life together. They have worshiped in many different Protestant denominations, ending up at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Lisbon Falls in 1986. It was here that Linda and John were introduced to some of the ministries of the Vineyard. Linda and John have four birth children: Michelle, Mark, Julia and Kate and three children they adopted in 2007: Jacob, Andrew and Hunter. It was after taking in the three young boys that they felt God calling them to move from the St. Matthew’s ‘family’ to the Vineyard ‘family’ in 2006. Both Linda and John have been involved in many training classes and ministries during their brief three years at Vineyard. After volunteering for 2 years with the worship ministry and coffee bar ministry, as well as general office help, Linda accepted the position of bookkeeper and is thrilled to be a part of the dynamic, loving, devoted and diverse staff at Pathway Vineyard.

Kate Demarest - Administrative Support Dick was born in So. Paris, Maine and moved to Auburn in 1956. He and his wife Judi both attended Edward Little High School, where they met during their junior year. They both graduated in 1959 and were married in 1960, living in Florida and Cape Cod while Dick served in the military from 1959-1966. Dick attended the University of Maine, receiving a BS and MS while teaching and serving as principal at Gray New Gloucester High School.In 1975 Dick and Judi met the Lord, during the Charismatic renewal, while attending the Catholic Church. They moved to Windham in 1981, serving in leadership at Windham Assembly of God and then founded Windham Christian Academy, where Dick served as Administrator and Judi as secretary until 1991.In 1995 they started attending the Portland Vineyard, where they served in numerous leadership positions, as well as developing Marriage Encounter for the Vineyard.In 2003, God said, "forget retiring" and called them to plant a Vineyard Church in Sanford Maine. They moved to Sanford, along with a team and pastored theSanford-Springvale Vineyard. After four years of growing the church to about 120, Dick sensed God saying it was time to turn the church over to the associate pastor and jump into another assignment.They moved to Lewiston in March of 2007 to work with church planters and churches adopting into the Vineyard, in Maine and New Hampshire. Dick works on staff in the area of Financial Management and Project Development. Together Dick & Judi also work in the development of the small group ministry here in the Lewiston Vineyard. They have two daughters, Heather and Heidi, and five grandchildren, Abby, Robby, Tyler, Benjamin and Sammy.

Brianna Davidson - Asst. to Phil Strout Having been part of Pathway Vineyard since age 3, Bri maintains a passion for the mission and community of this church. She is 20 years old, and over the years has participated in three missions trips and been a part of (and led in) Children’s Ministry, the Vineyard Christian School, and the youth group. Along with serving as Phil’s secretary, Bri currently works with the teens in RIOT and assists Jenna Stepp in working for Vineyard East. She is also an English major at the University of Southern Maine. Bri’s family has been involved with the Vineyard almost all her life, and she is proud to be part of a legacy of such hardworking, Godly parents.

Aaron Paradis

Linda Ustach

Kate Demarest

Dick Ryerson

Steve Shaw

Mike Ward

Pauline Powell

Allen Austin

Bob Nailor

Mike & AJ Lyle

Brianna Davidson

Phil & Janet Strout

Grimaldi Martinez

Mike & AJ Lyle - Youth Pastor Mike and AJ Lyle met at Pathway Vineyard and were soon married in the fall of 2008. Mike started helping out at RIOT youth after attending a Winter Retreat where he was donned the “Game Guy” (one good game idea, and he's labeled for life; the rest have been average, at best). Mike and AJ found themselves joining the leadership team in the fall of 2008 and immediately fell in love with the teens and fellow leadership. Mike, a 2001 graduate of The Salvation Army’s pastoral college, served as a pastor for four years before being led to Maine. He is currently enrolled in VLI as well as finishing a Bachelors of Science degree in Human Services at Empire State College. AJ grew up attending the Vineyard and has served the church as a volunteer throughout the years. She is currently working towards a Bachelors degree at the University of Southern Maine while working at an Industrial Supply Company in the Lewiston area. Mike and AJ both have a passion to see youth live for Christ and to join in on what God is doing in, around, and through them.

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Bible Reading Schedule Pathway Vineyard Church Life Groups The Fall Life Group Cycle begins the week of September 26th.

We are excited about this semester of Life Groups at Pathway. Each Life Group seeks to form a small community of people who will journey together for 11 to 12 weeks and explore the claims of Christ as we live with a 21st century reality. Click on find a group below to read discription, then click on forms to sign up.

A WEEKEND OF FUNYOU WON’T WANT TO MISS! FRIDAY: •VCS HOME COMING SOCCER GAME•CARNIVAL GAMES•MOTORCYCLE TRICKS WITH THE VERTICAL OUTLAWS SATURDAY: •FIELD DAY GAMES @ 3PM •LIVE CONCERT FEATURINF UNSPOKEN @ 6PM•AWESOME FIREWORKS DISPLAY AFTER DARKSUNDAY:•OUTDOOR BRING-A-FRIEND CELEBRATION SERVICE@ 10:00AM•CHILI & CHOWDER LUNCH•BEST PIE TASTING CONTEST•HORSE AND WAGON RIDESCONCESSION STANDS ALL WEEKEND

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engage and challenge them to grow in their Christian faith. Each week they will have the opportunity to experience fun, high energy games, hear bible lessons, stories and objects lessons that all highlight a key biblical truth or story.5th & 6th Grade Young Disciples5th & 6th Graders will meet initially in the Multi Purpose Room for games, activities and worship. They then move to a classroom for small group and teaching time. Our hope is that each student will grow in his or her relationship with Jesus Christ, build friendships and love being a part of our church community!

Kindergarten - 4th grade cont... active toddler. The toddler room is designed in center format to engage toddlers where they are most comfortable. Toddlers will enjoy activities and stories that reinforce the biblical truth that they are created and loved by God!

Toddler 25-36 months cont... If you would like more information or would like to be a part of this dynamic team please email: bob.nailor@pathwayvineyard.com

3 & 4 Years OldsThe preschoolers meet in the Solid Rock Cafe where they will play and learn through centers. They will participate in activities, crafts and story times that all center around the story being presented.Kindergarten - 4th gradeK-4 meets in the Multi Purpose Room where they will be invited into a fun and exciting environment that will

BUILDING KIDS FOR CHIRSTNursery 0-24 months The nursery staff offers tender loving care for the youngest attendees of our church. Our nursery is equipped with all the comforts of home and our staff works hard to make church a great first experience for your baby!Toddlers 25-36 monthsThis staffed toddler room is bright and friendly for the

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PATHWAY VINEYARD CHURCH Bob Nailor - Children's Pastor Bob and Lynda Nailor came to the Vineyard in July of 1991 and quickly found themselves involved in a great adventure with God. Within a week of visiting the church they were invited to a kinship (home groups that meet weekly). Kinships quickly became vital to them and they have attended one ever since. It wasn't long before they began leading kinships. In the fall of that year, Bob felt a call to begin to work as a volunteer in the Children's Ministry program. What they didn't realize at the time was that these two decisions would shape the direction of their journey for many years to come.In 1993 "Pastor Bob" began leading Children's Ministry as a lay leader and came on staff as the Children's Pastor in June 2007. Bob and Lynda have a passion to see kids become sold out for Jesus and start their journey as life long disciples as early as possible.Bob and Lynda have been married since 1991 and have four children Amy, Amanda, Adam and Zac. Prior to coming on staff Bob worked for 20 years at Bath Iron Works as Senior Project Manager. Lynda worked for 20 years as an Interpreter for the Deaf and since 2001 has used her sign language skill teaching a special needs child at Lisbon Community School.

Grimaldi Martinez - Worship Pastor Grimaldi was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and experienced a very dramatic conversion at the age of 17. Less than a year later he was off to Valley Forge Christian College, where he majored in Pastoral Ministry. While there he also found himself in the company of some very talented musicians and passionate worshippers of God. By the time he graduated in 1995, he was leading worship for chapel services and was well on his way to becoming a life-long seeker of God.Grimaldi met Celine at Bible College and the two were married in 1992. This union of a Puerto Rican New Yorker and a Franco-American Mainer has produced, among other things, some lively debates about the merits of white rice versus the versatility of potatoes. Their four beautiful children (Manny, Sam, Isabel and Christina) all prefer white rice.In 1995 Grimaldi and Celine moved to Maine and were involved in a church planting effort in the Portland area for a few years. In 1998 Grimaldi became the associate pastor of a church in Gray and served in several capacities worship leader, youth pastor, and short-term missions coordinator, to name a few. During this time he also formed a band called Monday Night Project and began to teach voice lessons at Fiddlehead Center for the Arts.In 2005 the Martinez family moved to Lewiston and began attending Pathway Vineyard Church. It didn't take long for them to feel at home. They soon became involved in the worship ministry, Grimaldi as a musician and worship leader, Celine as a background vocalist. Grimaldi joined the staff as the Worship Director.In his spare time Grimaldi enjoys boxing, song-writing, and perfecting the art of the home-made smoothie.

Mike Ward - Audio/Video Technical Director Pauline Powell - Ministry Dvpt & Counseling When Pauline and Rick Powell visited the Vineyard Church for the first time in July of 1991, they realized they had found their home. Pauline, from Lewiston, met Rick, while both were working in Rick's home state of Indiana. Married since 1983, they have four boys; Chad and his wife Shayna, Jason, Zachary and Jonathan.A registered counselor and Biblical counselor, Pauline joined the Pastoral staff in January of 2005 to oversee Ministry Development. Before that she has served in various areas of lay leadership. Through her own personal journey, Pauline discovered a passion for Freedom Ministry; guiding individuals to a walk in freedom by helping them find healing and liberty from hurts and bondages as they "grow to know" their identity in Christ.Pauline as an assistant pastor oversees Ministry Development and the Vineyard Ministries Department which includes such areas as Breaking Free, Divorce Care, Care Ministry, Grief Share, Celebrate Recovery and Counseling. A systemic thinker, she helps develop avenues for individuals to get and stay connected in their discipleship with Christ as the well as the church community.Rick, a supervisor at the Portland JetPort for the Department of Homeland Security, enjoys teaching various Discipleship Journey classes and Men's Ministry Events here at the Vineyard. He and Pauline are Small Group leaders whose goal is to build and grow healthy small groups and leaders.Ultimately, it is both Rick and Pauline's desire to help people "bump into Jesus" so that they might find the wholeness they are seeking, and in turn, become effective in impacting Central Maine for the Kingdom of God.

Allen Austin - Executive Pastor Allen & Darlin bumped into the Vineyard in 1991 and knew immediately that they had found a home. Allen & Darlin are both originally from Lewiston, were married in 1991 and have two children, Erik & Jennah. Darlin and the kids would say that there is a third child by the name of Zoe, however, Allen reminds them that the Pug is a dog.Allen joined the Vineyard staff in June of 1999, prior to his full time pastoral position he served as a teen leader and kinship leader for several years in the Vineyard. While serving as a lay leader Allen worked as a Radiological Technologist at a local hospital. Darlin serves the church as a volunteer.Allen and Darlin have a heart to see God greatly impact Maine and are committed to helping people meet Jesus and walk with them in their journey. Allen oversees the day to day operation of the church, spending a lot of time with newcomer assimilation, new believers, and the Alpha Course.

Phil & Janet Strout - Senior Pastors Phil Strout is the Senior Pastor of the Pathway Vineyard Church. Phil and Jan are both Maine natives but have not always lived here.Phil and Jan responded to the Lord's invitation over 30 years ago. Their journey has been an exciting adventure of faith. Beginning in the '70s and through the '80s they served God together in both evangelistic efforts and church planting in South America. It was in the southern islands of Chile that Phil met the Vineyard and John Wimber via cassette.The Holy Spirit made it clear to Phil: "This is your tribe."The '90s found the Strouts, with their two children Aaron and Jenna, back in the states. Both church planting and the nations continued to be their passionate pursuit. While assisting the young Lewiston church plant, Phil also worked with the churches of New England in the development and founding of local church-based mission partnerships.In the spring of '93, Phil and Jan lead a church planting team to Portland to plant a Vineyard in Maine's largest city. They resigned after eight years and worked full time with AVC USA on church mobilization toward the nations. He also traveled widely among the Vineyards with "The Father's Heart for the Nations" seminar.In January 2004, Phil and Jan accepted the invitation to return to Lewiston as Senior Leaders. The church is experiencing remarkable growth and its members have embraced what they are calling a "Divine Assignment in Maine."This season of the Strouts' life gives them the joy of having their two adult children, married and with children, right here in the Lewiston/Auburn area! Aaron and Jenny Strout and children Cheyenne, Maggie and Patrick along with Shawn and Jenna Stepp and children Marie, Ellie, and Wesley are part of the Vineyard community.

Pathway Vineyard Staff Our Sites Locations & Service Times Message Vault Media player Sign up We believe in GOD THE FATHER, an infinite, personal Spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love; that He concerns Himself mercifully in human affairs; that He hears and answers prayers; and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.We believe in JESUS CHRIST, God's only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit.We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teachings, His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people and His personal and visible return to earth.We believe that in His first coming Jesus Christ inaugurated the fulfillment of the Kingdom of God. We believe in THE HOLY SPIRIT, who came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify and empower for ministry all who believe in Christ.We believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Jesus Christ and that He is an abiding Helper, Teacher and Guide. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and the exercise of all the Biblical gifts of the Spirit.We believe that ALL PEOPLE are CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD, which secures and establishes their value, yet are also SINNERS by nature and choice and are therefore under condemnation, and that God regenerates by the Holy Spirit those who repent of their sins and confess Jesus Christ as Lord.We believe in the UNIVERSAL CHURCH, the living spiritual body, of which Christ is the Head and all regenerated persons are members.We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ committed two ORDINANCES to the Church: Baptism and Communion.We believe in the personal, visible RETURN OF CHRIST to earth and the establishment of His Kingdom; in the resurrection of the body and the final judgment of both the living and the dead.

we believe (cont.) What We Believe We believe... ...that there is ONE LIVING AND TRUE GOD, eternally existing in three persons, The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit, equal in power and glory; that this triune God created all, upholds all, and governs all.We believe that the SCRIPTURES of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God, fully inspired, and entirely trustworthy in all matters of faith and practice.

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Bob Nailor

Mike Lyle

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Our Vision Our Mission One Church... Many Locations

What We Believe We are a community of people who are committed to following Jesus Christ with our whole lives and who are called to love and serve each other and the communities of Central Maine.We are a place where all are welcome: believers along with the curious, the skeptical, the wounded and the disillusioned. We are a place of new hope and second chances. We are a church where God can be found!

I know - it's not easy visiting a new church for the first time. Sometimes you feel like a nonmember visiting a country club. Do I belong here? Am I really welcome? Will the people be unfriendly, or too friendly? Will I be conspicuous? Will it be easy to leave if I don't enjoy it? Will they ask me for money? Will my kids enjoy it? How should I dress? Am I welcome if I don't believe?Here's a brief overview on what to expect if you visit Pathway Vineyard...click read more

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Email us: Pathway Vineyard ChurchLewiston, Maine207.784.9500

Life Group Sign-up ...Christ will be built up; to be a caring, creative, loving, healing, Spirit empowered community of believers who will contribute to the redemptive history of the State of Maine." Pathway Mission: We desire to be a church community of significant size living in worship, walking in fellowship, becoming life-long followers of Jesus using all that the Lord gives us to minister to one another, we commit ourselves to the redemptive history of the state of Maine, reaching out in every way possible to our neighborhoods and the nations.Our Purpose:Love God & Love People. We use the language of journey; we believe the Christian experience is one of discovery, walked out in community in an authentic, no hype way. We want our faith to have just as much relevancy in the middle of a work week as it does on a Sunday morning.

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