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July 25, 2025

Get to Know Tiffany Paige -Vine & Branches Childcare Assistant Director

Tiffany Paige has been on staff at Vine & Branches Lutheran Church & Childcare in Aldie, Virginia since June of 2021 and has been integral in daily operations, helping ensure that Vine & Branches continues to thrive. She has been dedicated to early childhood education for over 20 years, bringing a wealth of experience across all age groups.   Since joining
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July 10, 2025

Top 10 Things to Consider When Choosing Childcare

Choosing childcare is an important decision. Here is my list of the top 10 things to consider when choosing a childcare center, principles I didn’t budge on when making the choice for my own family. Values That Align with Your Family Does the center support the spiritual, moral, or cultural values important to your family? If faith is central to your
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June 27, 2025

Summer is officially here!

*** Summer is officially here! ***   On June 20th, we celebrated the start of the season with a vibrant summer kick-off party, which also served as an Open House for our Childcare program. Vine & Branches Lutheran Church & Childcare families came together to provide tons of fun for our Aldie, Virginia community.   Our event featured a fantastic
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June 13, 2025

Teacher Highlight: Ms. Ruth

Teacher Highlight: Ms. Ruth Since our doors opened in 2018, Ms. Ruth has been a part of our Infant/Toddler team here at Vine & Branches Lutheran Church & Childcare in Aldie, VA. She cares for the children in our Sunday Nursery every week and will be celebrating 7 dedicated years in June. I was excited to sit down and chat
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May 30, 2025

Get to Know Chris Conkling

“Everyone has a story to tell. God continues to write us into His own.” Hello, my name is Chris. Most call me “Pastor Chris” (The little ones just call me “Pastor.”). As a Mid-westerner who loves history and has a weak spot for various types of ethnic cuisine, Northern Virginia is the perfect place to call home. I have a
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May 16, 2025

Jesus In Our Homes And Lives

Jesus In Our Homes And Lives Raising children in the plans and purpose God has created them for — what an incredible honor and joy, and oh my, what a tremendous responsibility! Though this task can sometimes feel like a heavy load in our already full lives and long to-do lists, God is in it with us. Often without us
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May 2, 2025

Get to Know Lieschen McKeever – Vine & Branches Childcare Director

Lieschen McKeever, Childcare Director Hi! I’m Lieschen McKeever, the Childcare Director here at Vine and Branches Lutheran Church and Childcare. I have been in Early Childhood Education for the past 9 years, working with children and families ranging from birth to 14-year-olds. I was born and raised in a small town called Randfontein, in the Gauteng Province of South Africa!
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April 18, 2025

Good Friday Devotion

There’s something deeply satisfying about finishing a big task. But when Jesus declared “It is finished” from the cross, He wasn’t just wrapping up a chapter—He was completing the work of salvation. As we reflect this Good Friday, we remember that His sacrifice means our debt is paid, once and for all.
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April 11, 2025

Easter Fun at Vine & Branches: Services, Egg Hunts, Crafts, and More!

Spring is here! We’re excited to celebrate Holy Week and Easter with a week full of fun, learning, and creativity at Vine & Branches Childcare as well as special services and events happening at our church.
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March 14, 2025

10th Anniversary Charter Celebration

On Sunday, March 2nd, Vine & Branches Lutheran Church & Childcare celebrated the 10th anniversary of becoming a chartered church of the LCMS. Our celebration included a worship service, a delicious luncheon with a 10th anniversary cake, member-made treats, time to fellowship together, and, to conclude, a special anniversary program highlighting our history, mission and vision for the future here