1. Week 1: God as the Vineyard Keeper
Images of God
Week 1: God as the Vineyard Keeper

2. Draw a picture or write a collection of words about how you imagine God.

3. Opening Session Questions
What is disappointment?
How does it feel to be disappointed?
Do you think you have disappointed someone?
Do you think God has ever felt disappointed?

4. Reading Together
Isaiah 5:1-7

5. Focus Groups
Children
Disappointment that comes with failed expectations
Hugo and the Really Long String
John 15: 1-8 Out of Disappointment, God brings hope
Adults
Perspectives on disappointment
Injustices that lead to heartache
John 15: 1-8 Out of Disappointment, God brings hope

6. Creating for Worship Vineyard Banner Writing a Lovesong
Bare Branches: What needs to be weeded out? Write or draw it on a strip of paper and attach it to the branches.
Fertile Grapes: What is God calling us to grow? Add it to the poster in word or image.
Create a new verse to add to Just a Closer Walk with Thee to use next week in worship.