We’ve been hearing powerful stories from the Denver conference – moments of worship, connection, and God’s presence – and we’re excited to share just a few with you
“My daughter went to the worship circle. She said that while she was worshipping, she felt a pain in her back that made her bend to a kneeling position. Once she was on her face before God, she felt him say, ‘I’m here. Lean on me and not on yourself.’ She was overwhelmed by the love of God and his faithfulness in her life.”
“On Wednesday morning while worshiping, every word was hitting close to home. I have been in a season of difficulty. I feel a touch on my shoulder…it is an unfamiliar face. She asks if she can pray for me…She begins to tell me, God sees me. I have felt so unseen so tears begin to roll down my cheeks. She goes on and sees my baby and tells me God is proud of me, of the mother I am and he loves me. That I am doing good work. That’s what I needed in that moment. Knowing that God sees me even when I feel alone in this new season of being a new mom. He is with me. And after the word I was given, we sisters embraced in a hug and it was like God himself wrapped His arms around me.”
“This is my first national VUSA experience since being ordained… I have most certainly found a home. Thank you for being who you are and for the welcome I have received. I am so grateful.”
“My last national conference was in 2016—nine years ago. Over this week I have been rejuvenated and blessed and energized beyond my expectations. Rejuvenated in worship with the Vineyard family, blessed through prophetic ministry affirming God’s pleasure over me, and energized through connection with dear friends and new friends. The videos and messages have been beautiful. Through it all, the Spirit has been burning off some of the crust of cynicism I’ve unconsciously accumulated. Grateful!”
“My husband, our 4 kiddos, and I went to the Hispanic Association gathering….The team recognized us and a couple other new Viñas with flowers and thank you’s. While that may seem like a small thing, to us it was quite big. This is also the first year our kids have joined us for a conference…The way it has blessed my mama heart to get to introduce our babies to the massive incredible family they are a part of is exactly what I needed in this season. I guess all this is to say I have just felt so absolutely blessed to be with our Vineyard family. I came weary and burdened, and I’m leaving knowing I’m connected and filled. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for all the love, work, prayer, and time you put into letting us come together.”
“I have been praying and asking for God to bless me with the gift of praying in tongues for over 10 years. During the worship night ministry time God let loose my tongue in prayer!”
“During ministry time, my sons were overwhelmed by God’s presence. This then spilled over to my daughter, my wife, and me. We have been praying for years for our children to have a life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit…our entire family experienced God’s power, we were filled with his presence, and prophesied over..but what was especially impactful was that on Monday night, the Lord spoke to me and said he was giving me the anointing of Elijah from Malachi 4:5-6. I heard that word, and later thought it was for someone else, so I passed it on to those I thought it was for. But then on Wednesday night, as God was touching my family, a person came over me and prayed over me. His prayer was that God was giving me the spirit of Elijah! And as I watched my children be filled, I was overwhelmed. This conference didn’t just mark myself, or my family individually. But rather, it has been a collective family anointing and filling.”
“On Wednesday, I woke at 4 a.m. with a VERY swollen right side of my face. It was not an allergic reaction (as I have been tested for allergies). This event has happened about six times over the past seven years. Our AirBnb group woke around 7 a.m. and two of our ladies prayed over me for healing. As the ladies were praying, I felt the Lord saying, ‘This is the seventh and final time-it is COMPLETE!’ During the prayer, I could literally feel the fluid draining from the tissue and the swelling going down. We came to the morning praise session and by the end of worship, it had all but disappeared. Praising God for His wonderful healing.”
“On Wednesday night, I went to kneel at the altar, and I felt the weight of the presence of God. I didn’t feel like I could move. I was on the floor for over an hour, and during that time, I just felt the Lord speaking over my identity. I’ve struggled for a long time with hearing condemning voices in my mind, and recently, I’ve been learning to discern those voices compared to the voice of the Lord. Last night I was reminded of what God’s voice sounds like. It is kind.”
“After losing my wife, I entered a long season of grieving and reevaluation. Coming to the conference, I had no specific expectations-only a deep longing to hear from God about the next chapter of my life. The final piece I was seeking was clarity around His calling in this new season. Throughout the conference, God spoke clearly and personally. Through the messages, times of worship, and the prayers of others, I experienced profound healing and direction. It felt as though every word was meant for me. I’m deeply grateful to all who made this life-changing experience possible. Thank you.”
“Mine and my husband’s prayer coming to the conference has really been for our daughters… [Our older daughter] was here during the worship night. She was overwhelmed by the Holy Spirit, and I kept losing sight of her as she moved throughout the room praying for people. It didn’t matter age or race, she just moved and responded! She helped people as they fell and she prayed for healing, with expectancy. It was a gift and an honor to see the Spirit fall on her and empower her to move forward unashamed. What an honor to observe my daughter’s faith and confidence grow! Thank you, Vineyard! For all the beauty that you bring to us adults. But more importantly, to our children.”
