Immanuel Journaling 2025

Last Saturday Of The Month

March 29

10 AM - 11:15 AM

In The Chapel

Join us for our Immanuel Journaling Workshop, hosted by the Transformation Center on the last Saturday of each month at 10 am in the Chapel on our Vineyard Laguna Niguel campus.

This year, we will focus on gratitude & the joy that Jesus brings us—expressing thanks to God, who transforms us.

Join us in experiencing the power of gratitude and tuning in to God’s goodness in our daily lives for more joy!

For questions, email Tracy Johnson HERE.

Ministry Team Training

Wednesday, March 26, 6:30 PM

In The Sanctuary

Do you enjoy praying for others and helping them encounter God? If so, we invite you to our Ministry Team Training—a gathering designed to train, refresh, and equip church members to serve on our Sunday morning ministry team at the end of our 10 AM services.

During this session, we will share the purpose of our prayer ministry and provide practical guidance on facilitating personal encounters with the Lord while minimizing distractions.

We warmly welcome all who are interested in joining our team and hope you'll be part of this Wednesday night training!

Baptism Service

Sunday, March 2, 12:15 PM

In The Main Sanctuary

Our next Baptism Service is coming up on Sunday, March 2, right after the service, in the sanctuary. Baptism is a monumental time in the life of a believer and a powerful act of transformation as we leave behind our old life to become new! If you’re interested in getting baptized for the first time or re-dedicating your life to Christ in this way, please contact Ann@VineyardLN.com.

If you have a child in 1st through 5th grade who would like to be baptized, please contact our Children’s Director, Angie Castro at Angie@VineyardLN.com or sign up on the Baptism clipboard when checking them in for Kids’ Church on Sunday morning.

We can’t wait to celebrate this life-changing experience with you!

Guest Speaker: Ken Fish

Sunday, February 23, 10 AM

In The Sanctuary

Guest speaker Ken Fish will be at our church on Sunday, February 23, for our 10 am service in the sanctuary. Ken worked full-time for John Wimber for several years at Vineyard Ministries International (VMI). Among his duties at VMI, he worked on various aspects of the conferences that were a hallmark of the early Vineyard movement, including researching and ghost-writing for John Wimber. He has traveled extensively as a conference speaker, teaching on wide variety of topics ranging from leadership and spiritual formation, church growth and revival, biblical authority and exposition, to prophecy and healing and deliverance.

Ken Fish is a native of the Los Angeles area and an honors graduate of Princeton University with a degree in History and Philosophy of Religion. He earned his Master of Divinity degree from Fuller Theological Seminary with emphases in theology and intercultural communications. He also holds an MBA in finance and strategy from UCLA’s Anderson Graduate School of Management.

Ken Fish is the founder of Orbis Ministries, an organization and ministry school that aims to train and equip Christian leaders on how to transform culture based on the values and practices of the Kingdom of God.

For more information on Ken Fish, check out orbisministries.org.

Soul Breakthrough

Thursday Nights

February 20 - March 13

6:30 - 8:30 PM

On Zoom

Soul Breakthrough is a four-week class designed to help you live out the healing you’ve received in Jesus by inviting the Holy Spirit into your daily life. Through this class, you’ll partner with the Holy Spirit to renew your mind, replace old habits and thought patterns, and embrace your identity as a "new creation in Christ" (2 Corinthians 5:17).

We have witnessed countless testimonies of the Holy Spirit bringing freedom from chronic depression, anxiety, addictions, PTSD, and marital challenges. The greatest gift of soul breakthrough lies in reprogramming our negative thoughts and belief systems by partnering with the Holy Spirit and the Father.

Join our online Zoom class starting Thursday, February 20, for a transformative four-week journey. Classes run from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, and the cost is just $15. Be sure to purchase the workbook from our website. To register visit soulbreakthru.com?

Wednesday Night Classes

Launch on Wednesday, January 15

at 6 pm in the sanctuary

Our Wednesday Night Classes are an important way that we welcome the community into our church and communicate our core values. We also introduce people to the foundations of walking a Spirit-filled life and equip them to operate in the fullness of all God has for them.

These 10-week sessions begin with live worship in the sanctuary, followed by four class options. Our Kids Connect, Junior High and High School ministries also meet on Wednesday nights. Learn more about our classes and youth meetings below.

Monday Night Worship

Monday, December 30, 7 PM

In the Vineyard Sanctuary

Join us for our Monday Night Worship Service the night before New Year’s Eve! Our Monday nights are filled with powerful live worship and encounters with the presence of God, followed by a time of prophetic ministry and testimonies! This is a community favorite of our special services so please make sure to stop by and check one out soon! Be prepared for God to meet you there!

Check out our latest worship and music projects below.

VLN Music

Christmas Eve Combined Service

Vineyard & La Viña

Tuesday, December 24, 5 PM

In The Sanctuary

Join Vineyard and La Viña for an unforgettable combined Christmas Eve service as we come together to honor the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ! This joyful gathering will feature uplifting worship, a cozy hot cocoa bar, communion, the timeless telling of the Christmas story, and a heartwarming candlelight caroling finale. This one-hour bilingual service is a special opportunity to unite our Vineyard and La Viña congregations in celebrating the wonder of Jesus dwelling with us as Immanuel. Don’t miss this beautiful night filled with hope, joy, and the light of Christ!

Christmas Celebration Service & Festival

“A Morning In Bethlehem”

Sunday, December 22, 10 AM - 2 PM

In The Sanctuary & Outdoor Courtyard

Our annual Christmas Celebration Service is approaching, and this year showcases a “Morning In Bethlehem” with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus in a live nativity set! Join us for a powerful Christmas service at 10 am in the sanctuary, followed by a journey into Bethlehem to experience the day when Christ was born. Get ready for Camel Rides, A Manger Setting, A Petting Zoo, Christmas Activity Booths, Delicious Food, and MORE!

This is an event you won’t want to miss, so be sure to invite your family and friends to join us for this special occasion! We also warmly welcome our local community to join in the celebration!

Address: Vineyard Church | 27632 El Lazo A, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

VOLUNTEER:

Volunteers are needed for our Christmas Morning in Bethlehem Event!

We are seeking 50 volunteers to help make this year’s Christmas Morning in Bethlehem an unforgettable experience for the community. There are several roles to be filled, and we need passionate individuals who can contribute their skills and time to bring the event to life.

Volunteer Roles:

    1. Actors:

Bring the story of Christmas to life by portraying characters from the Nativity story. We need actors of all ages to help immerse attendees in the experience, from the holy family to the shepherds, angels, and more!

    2. Designers:

If you have a flair for design, your talents are needed to help create the visual elements of the event. From costumes and set decoration to signage and overall aesthetics, designers will play a key role in crafting the atmosphere.

    3. Activity Coordinators:

We’ll have various hands-on activities for kids. Volunteers in this role will set up, guide participants, and ensure everyone has a fun time.

    4. Crafts Volunteers:

Join us in crafting and creating supplies for various activities, as well as preparing craft stations for event day. We need people with a love for arts and crafts to help us assemble materials in the days leading up to the event.

    5. Game Hosts:

Engage the young ones with festive games and activities throughout the event. If you’re fun-loving and enjoy leading group games, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Event Details:

    •    Event Date: December 22, 2024 (Christmas Morning in Bethlehem)

    •    Work Dates: December 18-22, 2024 (in preparation for the event)

    •    Meetings: Every Wednesday night starting December 4, 2024 (to coordinate and plan)

How to Get Involved:

If you are interested in any of these volunteer roles, please get in touch with Angie Castro at angie@vineyardln.com to let her know which role you would like to participate in. We would also love to have you join our planning meetings to help us prepare for this amazing event.

Together, let’s create a memorable Christmas experience for all!

Children’s Ministry Pastor, Angie Castro | Angie@vineyardln.com 949-836-8412.

Children's Christmas Toy Drive

Bless Our Local Children

Bring gifts on the following Sundays:

November 24, December 1 & December 8

Our Mercy Warehouse Children's Christmas Party

& Gift Giveaway is taking place on

Monday, December 16, 4 PM

Outside Under the Tent

Our annual Toy Drive is BACK! Help us spread the love of Jesus to our local children in need with wrapped toys for them to open on Christmas day! The gifts YOU supply will be given away in person at our annual Mercy Warehouse Children's Christmas Party on Monday, December 16 at 4 pm! This festive Christmas event is hosted for all local families in need and includes live music and entertainment, cookies, gifts for every child and a celebration of the greatest gift of all, Jesus! We kindly ask our church family to participate and bless local children again this year!

JOIN OUR TOY DRIVE!

Here’s how to participate:

• Bring a wrapped gift of $15 or more in value.

• Label the gift with "boy" or "girl" and the age range

• Drop gifts off in the large toy box in the back of the sanctuary by the main foyer on either Sunday, November 24, December 1, or December 8.

• Gift Cards are also greatly appreciated for older kids (ages 11-18) Please contact Peggie Rodriguez to give in this way: PeggieRod@gmail.com.

Last-minute gifts can also be turned in on the day of the event, Monday, December 16, in person, outside under the tent, before 4:30 pm.

Last year, 300 kids from our Mercy Warehouse community were blessed with Christmas gifts and many single-parent families received gift cards for groceries and other necessities! We thank Peggie Rodrigez and her team, who host this occasion every year, as well as all who participated last year! We look forward to blessing these precious children again!

Women's Candlelight Christmas Dinner

“Let Heaven & Nature Sing”

Friday, December 13, 6:30 pm

In The Main Sanctuary

Delightful Women,

It is with great joy that we invite you to this year’s Women’s Candlelight Christmas Dinner, “Let Heaven & Nature Sing”! This festive occasion is happening on Friday, December 13 at 6:30 PM in the sanctuary! Join us this Christmas season for candlelight caroling, artisan’s booths, delicious food, performances, and most of all, a celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

This event is perfect for sharing with friends and family, so feel free to extend the invitation! Together, let’s enjoy meaningful fellowship, a memorable meal, and lift our voices alongside Heaven and Nature in praise of our cherished God.

REGISTER

For last-minute registration, please contact Candy Edman at Chislight@gmail.com, as registration is no longer available from our registration page.

Become a “Table Hostess” or one of our “Men In Black” at this Event…

be a Hostess with the mostesT

At this event, women have the opportunity to host and decorate a table of eight with their own Christmas theme and colors. The women last year had such beautiful table decor, each one with a unique artistic flare. If this is something you’re interested in, please contact our Hostess Coordinator, Candy Edman at Chislight@gmail.com.

Our table hostesses experience the joy of creating a beautiful Christmas table to invite women into as a family. All table hosts receive a FREE dinner ticket and provide a table setting for 8 women.

Table Hostesses do the following: 

• Decorate your own round table with Christmas Decor (white linen will be provided)

• Set a table for 8: Include Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons, Water Glasses, Tea Cups/Mugs, Gravy Boat/Bowl with Spoon, etc.

• Receive a FREE Dinner ticket - If you have already registered, you can get reimbursed as our "Hostess with the Mostest"! 

If you are willing to help in this special way, please email Candy Edman: Chislight@gmail.com. 

And who says only WOMEN get to have FUN?...

We encourage you to invite male family, friends, significant other, etc to be part of our MEN IN BLACK team!

Men In Black

We all know you cannot have a Women's Christmas without our valiant Men In Black! These brave and heroic men are the ones who save the day in a special way! To be part of this squad, men must wear all black and arrive at 5:30 pm. There will also be a great meal provided.

To sign up, please contact Kevin Kouns at klkouns@me.com.

Our ladies say thank you in advance to all the valiant men who join this noble cause. See you then!

Our Men In Black do the following:

• Wear all black (...hence the name)

• Arrive an hour before the event begins (5:30 pm)

• Serve food and drinks to the women

• Receive a FREE MEAL (if the style doesn't get them, the food will)

To those dashing men who want to serve in this way, please contact Kevin Kouns at klkouns@me.com as soon as possible. 

Every year is so rewarding for all who serve in these ways and we THANK YOU in advance for your help in making this event so incredible! 

Troop 1810 See’s Candies Fundraiser

A Wonderful Christmas Gift

Supporting Our Father-Son Troop

Now Through December 6

Trail Life Troop 1810 is hosting a fundraising event with See's Candies from now until December 6. We encourage you to get your Christmas shopping done early and help support this Father-Son scouting troop in their God-driven adventures! Thank you in advance for your support and enjoy these tasty treats! Please click the button below to browse and purchase the many assorted candy options.

Click HERE to learn more about Trail Life Troop 1810.

Immanuel Journaling Workshop

Last Saturday of the Month, 10 AM

In The Chapel

Join us for our Immanuel Journaling Workshop, hosted by the Transformation Center on the last Saturday of each month at 10 am in the Chapel at our Vineyard Laguna Niguel campus. Over the next six months, we'll delve into "The Five-Minute Jesus Journal" by Pastor Brent McIntosh. Registration is $10, with Tracy Johnson guiding the sessions. Have questions? Reach out to Tracy at tracy@vineyardln.com. Explore this transformative journal on Amazon by simply clicking the button below.

Thanksgiving Service

Sunday, November 24, 10 am Service

In The Main Sanctuary

We warmly welcome you to join us for our Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 24, at 10 am. We will be blessing the name of the Lord our God with thanksgiving and praise as we enter into His presence. Our Vineyard Kids will sing a worship song for our congregation and each person will receive a special gift that allows us to portray our thankfulness. So please join us then as we thank God for His goodness and enduring love in our lives! See you there!

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party

School Supplies Needed

Drop Off Supplies: October 20 - November 17

At The Vineyard Kids Ministry Entrance

Packing Party Date

Sunday, November 17, 1 - 4 PM

Outside Under The Tent

Pizza, Fruit, and Water Bottles Provided For Volunteers

Christmas is right around the corner and our church is THRILLED to bless families in need again this season! One of the ways we plan to do this is by donating gifts and hosting a packing party through Operation Christmas Child. At this packing party, families will come together and stuff shoeboxes with donated gifts that will greatly impact the lives of little ones! Most of the children who will open our shoeboxes have NEVER experienced the joy of receiving a Christmas gift before in their lives. And the best part is that through Operation Christmas Child, they will also receive the greatest story ever told, the Good News of Jesus Christ.

To prepare, we will be collecting school supplies and toys weekly from Sunday, October 20 through Sunday, November 17. This gives families four weeks to shop for these items to drop off on Sunday mornings at our drop-off station at the Vineyard Kids Ministry entrance. Please note that Operation Christmas Child provides toys through the organization, so the greatest need for the children is school supplies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO VOLUNTEER PLEASE CONTACT Angie@vineyardln.com.

All suggested items for the shoeboxes are listed below.

Contribution List:

• CRAYON PACKS (a most needed item at the moment)

• ERASERS (a most needed item at the moment)

• PENCIL SHARPENERS (a most needed item at the moment)

• Small Toys

• Fidget Toy

• Erasers

• Color Pencils

• Crayons

• Markers

• Pencils

• Pencil Sharpeners

• Toothbrush

• Soap (in original container)

• Socks & Comb

• Washcloths

• Sunglasses or Hat

• Small Bibles

Greatest Need: School supplies

This Year's Goal: 500 shoeboxes

Our prayer is to stuff 500 shoeboxes this Christmas season! Join us for pizza and packing on Sunday, November 17 after the service! We'll be gathering under the white tent. Enjoy some food and fun as we pack together! What a great way to start a Christmas tradition that emphasizes giving—as the Lord says, "It is more blessed to give than to receive" (Acts 20:35). We thank you in advance for your support!

PACKING PARTY DETAILS:

20 people will be needed for the packing party, and there will be a rotation of 10 people for two-hour shifts. Below is the schedule for volunteers.

• 12-1 pm: Setup and food

• 12-2 pm: First shift

• 2-4 pm: Second shift (includes clean up)

Bins of supplies will be supplied and we will need our volunteers to monitor them and ensure that only ONE ITEM is placed in each box.

Our setup team from the 12-1 pm shift will prep the following:

• 10 bins of supplies

• Box making station

• Label station

• Prayer and letter station

• Food support and greeters

• Break down team

We only need one of each item per shoebox. We will provide pizza and lemonade.

Learn more about Operation Christmas Child below.

Celebrate Our Veterans | Appreciation Lunch

Sunday, November 10, 12:30 - 2:30 PM

In The Family Room

Veterans Appreciation Lunch

We are honored to invite our brave veterans to a special Veterans Appreciation Lunch as a small token of our immense gratitude for your service. Join us for an afternoon of fellowship, delicious food, and heartfelt recognition of your sacrifices and dedication to our nation.

Date: November 10, 2024
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Family Room

This lunch is limited to 50 guests to ensure a warm and intimate gathering. The first 20 veterans to sign up will also receive a special time of prophetic words, offering personal encouragement and guidance. Please RSVP early to secure your spot.

Come share your stories, connect with fellow veterans, and allow us to thank you in person for your unwavering commitment to protecting our freedom. We look forward to serving you as you have so faithfully served us!

RSVP: Angie Castro angie@vineyardln.com by October 30.

Celebrate Our Veterans

Sunday, November 10, 10 am

In The Sanctuary

To honor our Veterans, we are hosting a “Celebrate Our Veterans” service on Sunday, November 10 at 10 am in the sanctuary. We will be sharing a special video that honors each Veteran and celebrates these heroes of our country! The boys from our recent Trail Life Troop 1810 will also be hosting a special flag presentation in the service while playing the official song that relates to each branch of the United States Armed Forces.

SUBMIT PHOTOS

To prepare, we are collecting photos of both our Veterans and those who are in active service. Please submit all photos by Wednesday, October 30 to Angie Castro at Angie@VineyardLN.com and include the following:

• A photo of the person in uniform

• Their first and last name

• Their branch of service 

You can also submit a photo on behalf of a loved one. We look forward to celebrating this special occasion together!

We are also hosting a Veterans Appreciation Lunch right after the service to celebrate our brave veterans. This lunch is open to the first 50 Veterans who sign up. Click below to learn more.

Election Prayer Night

Monday, November 4, 7 PM

In The Sanctuary

Dinner At 5:30 PM

Under The Tent

Childcare Provided For Dinner & The Service

Join us for a powerful prayer night as we gather the day before the 2024 Presidential Election to contend for God’s plan and purpose over our nation. Join us beforehand for dinner in our outdoor tent including chili, salad, and cornbread from 5:30 - 7 pm. The prayer service will begin immediately afterward at 7 pm in the sanctuary.

The evening will start with live worship, followed by a special time of prayer for this significant election. Our goal is to ask God for supernatural guidance, believing in faith that He hears the prayers of His people. We are confident that if we pray, God will answer the prayers of His church and bring the right leaders into office. We will pray corporately as a church and then gather into smaller groups to pray individually. Childcare will be provided from 5:30 pm during dinner under the tent, through the end of the service. The worship portion of the evening will also be livestreamed. Please note that this event will take the place of our regular Monday Night Worship service.

We look forward to uniting in prayer together over the future of our country.

Pastor Appreciation Day

Celebrating Pastors Mike & Janiece

Sunday, October 27

10 AM Service

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! To celebrate our lead pastors, Mike & Janiece, we will be hosting a thank-you card table near the entrance to our main sanctuary on Sunday, October 27, during our 10 am service. We invite you to show your gratitude by writing a brief thank-you card, sharing what you appreciate about Pastor Mike and Janiece, as you come in our leave the service. They have given their hearts to blessing countless lives through their ministry in pastoring our church for the past 27 years, and we want to make sure they feel special and honored. We hope you will join us for this day of commemoration.

“New Wine”

Women’s Fall Brunch

Saturday, October 26, 9:30 AM

In The Sanctuary

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW WHILE THERE IS A SPECIAL EARLY BIRD TICKET PRICE

THIS EVENT IS EXPECTED TO SELL OUT | SEATING IS LIMITED

OCTOBER 25 IS THE LAST DAY TO BUY TICKETS

THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR

“Lift up the light of Your face upon us Lord!
You have put joy in my heart,
More than when their grain and new wine are abundant.”
(Psalm 4:6-7 NLT)

Ladies, we invite you to join us for the Women’s Ministry Fall Brunch: NEW WINE! We’ll enjoy delicious food, wonderful worship, inspiring speakers, personal prayer, and plenty of time to connect with other amazing women.

Biblically, NEW WINE can represent celebration, provision, grace, favor, gladness of heart, and the Holy Spirit, bringing spiritual renewal, empowerment, and a deeper experience of God’s love!

We’re expecting these things to happen! Jesus’ first miracle was turning water into NEW WINE! He changed the ordinary into something extraordinary!

We hope you’ll join us for this blessed and beautiful morning!

Click HERE  to PAY IT FORWARD and donate a ticket to bless someone with a free ticket to the event.

**Select  VCC Wom Min Donation and donate the price of a ticket. 

Combined Service with La Viña & Vineyard

Sunday, October 13, 10 AM

In The Sanctuary

Join us for a special Combined Service where our Spanish church, La Viña, and Vineyard come together for a powerful time of worship and connection as one family in Christ! We are excited to have Pastor Mauricio and Pastor Mike leading this bilingual service as we unite in both English and Spanish to worship and grow together. Whether you're part of La Viña or Vineyard, or just visiting, everyone is welcome to experience this unique time of connection and shared faith.

Click below to learn more about La Viña, our Spanish church with weekly services on Sundays at 2 pm in our main sanctuary.

Yom Kippur Prayer Meeting

Friday, October 11, 7 PM

In The Sanctuary

We are hosting a Yom Kippur Prayer Meeting to celebrate this biblical Day of Atonement on October 11 at 7 pm in the sanctuary. Scott Schrader, a Christian Pastor, Rabbi, and Professor with a Doctorate in Hebrew letters, will lead this meeting and teach the significance of this special day and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of it. We will be celebrating atonement in Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) and receiving and giving impartation for this upcoming year! We welcome you to join us!

For questions about this meeting, please email Scott@vccgn.org.

For more information on Scott and his work, visit Jewishrootsstudy.org

Guest Worship Leader - Eddie Espinosa

Monday Night Worship

Monday, September 23, 7 PM

In The Sanctuary

Join us THIS Monday for a special night of worship featuring Eddie Espinosa at 7 pm in the sanctuary. Eddie is a seasoned worship leader, songwriter, and recording artist with a rich history in the Maranatha Praise Bands and the Vineyard movement.

You may know Eddie from his well-loved song, "Change My Heart, O God." Learn the story behind this timeless song in Eddie’s own words below.

"The year was 1982. I had been a Christian since 1969, but I saw a lot of things in my life that needed to be discarded. I had slowly become very complacent. I acknowledged my complacency, and I prayed to the Lord, 'The only way that I can follow you is for you to change my appetite, the things that draw me away. You must change my heart!'"

Eddie continued, "Shortly thereafter I was in my car on the way to my work, feeling a desire to draw near to God and with the wrestling still going on in my heart. Suddenly, a melody and some words began to flood through my mind. As I stopped at a stop sign I reached for something to write on. The first thing I found was a small piece of yellow paper, which, by the way, I still have, and began to write as rapidly as I could. It was like taking dictation. I wrote the words on the paper, and kept the melody in my mind."

"Change my heart, O God!

Make it ever true.

Change my heart, O God!

May I be like you.

You are the potter,

I am the clay.