Are you lost, lonely, and confused? You're not alone. Millions are. Are you not sure about who "God" is, and what to put your ultimate trust in? You might be thinking of giving up, or feel like no one loves you... But God loves you, just as you are! Today you have the opportunity to receive Him into your life, and start living a new, wholesome life with Him by your side. Receiving salvation is one of the most important decisions you will ever make in your life. In this broken world, full of war, hate, greed, and disaster, it is more important than ever to have someone inside you keeping you on the right path. Millions of people are lost and are going towards a chaotic and a destructive end, but you can be above it all, in the arms of the Creator, assured of eternal peace. Please take a few minutes to read over this page with an open heart, and believe in Him today. Not tomorrow or next month, but today, is the day of salvation.

Understand and Accept:

• You are a sinner, and that without Christ you are lost, and eternally separated from God.
• You will never be "good enough" in God's eyes because His moral code is perfection. You need to recognize that without Jesus Christ you have no sacrifice for the evil things that you do.

The Perfect Plan:

• God sent Jesus Christ to become your perfect sacrifice! He was tortured, hung, and killed on a wooden cross 2,000 years ago, as a payment for our sins.
• He was perfect, and perfection satisfies God's justice. You are no longer condemned because Jesus sacrificed Himself for you!

Are You Ready? - Pray this outloud:

"Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I need Your forgiveness. I confess all of my sins to You right now. Without you there is no hope, no eternity. I believe that you came to Earth 2000 years ago and died on the cross for me. You paid the penalty for all my terrible sins! I am so sorry for living a life for myself, and I don't want to live without You anymore. Please come into my heart, and save me Jesus. Be my coach, live inside me, and rule my life every second. Show me how to pray, and get to know You. Reveal Yourself to me, and help me turn from my sinful ways. I give my whole life to You. Guide me into a life of holiness, and peace. Give me a new heart that longs for You God! Thank you Jesus for hearing my prayer to you. In the name of Jesus I pray, amen."

Congratulations!! Next steps:

If you prayed that prayer and truly meant it with your whole heart, then the Bible says you are saved! For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Romans 10:13)

• Get in a good Bible based Church. Vineyard of Licking County is 100% Bible based, and we have many bible classes for those who have been saved recently.
• Read the Bible often. That is how you will get to know God, and His plan for your life.
• Learn to pray, and develop a daily prayer life. This will keep you connected with God, and He will reveal His plan for your life.
• Find and make new Christian friends who will encourage, and help you along the way. Here at the Vineyard we have plenty of home study groups where you can make new brothers and sisters in Christ!
• Trust, and love Him with your whole heart.

Plan of Salvation Illustrated:

Contact our Senior Pastor:

Do you want to email or call our pastor privately, and ask him any questions about salvation, or explain your situation in life? Maybe you need someone to pray with you. Or have you accepted Christ, and want to know more on your new beginning? Contact Pastor Steve directly at his e-mail address, and tell him your story. You may also contact youth pastor Wade Kirk, he would be excited to hear your story, and give you good advice.

More Information:

• Steps to peace with God
• "A Love Story" - God's Love Illustrated
• Read the Bible online right now