Ms. Pat Davis, a Wayland music instructor, will soon be the new owner of the Vineyard Christian Bookstore and Coffee Shop here in Beaver Dam. The new store hours are as follows: Mon-Fri: 9AM – 7PM; Sat 8AM – 5 PM; Sun Closed.
Vineyard employee Sharon Kuhfuss (whose name is German for \"cow-foot\") said the goal of the Vineyard is “to be a resource for the Christian community and others.”
The Vineyard has been located in the Shopko retail area for 3 and a half years. Before that time, the Vineyard was adjacent to the Beaver Dam Mall before the new commercial development (including Walmart and Menards). As Kuhfuss explained, at the time \"the Vineyard could better envision itself at the Shopko location.\"
David and Merry Larkin owned the Vineyard before the recent takeover by Ms. Pat Davis. Although the cafe was financially sound, the Larkins still wanted to close the business in order to have more time with their grandchildren. The Vineyard began putting huge discounts on its products in preparation for the store closing, but then Ms. Davis intervened.
Kuhfuss said that “David and Merry Larkin are very thankful that their vision continues.”
Ms. Davis will start restocking the store with all the same books, drinks, bakery and Christian knickknacks that were once there, but she does have some major changes in mind. She wants to expand the music selection, and, as Kuhfuss said, “WiFi is definitely on her list of goals.” At the moment, she will be working to make small changes, but the big plans will come in due time.
Sharon Kuhfuss views new owner Ms. Davis as “someone with a definite heart for ministry.” She feels that God led Ms. Davis to pursue this opportunity.
With Celestials Cafe closing down, the Vineyard will be the only cafe in town, but Kuhfuss hinted that a new shop called Blackwater Coffee might be opened near the Kraft factory.
Vineyard's fate was for a long time obscure. Kuhfuss said, “We have been on this roller coaster ride, and just knowing the Vineyard will continue is a good thing. We like the atmosphere we work in ”
One part of this atmosphere is a special spot Vineyard workers call the \"grief corner.\" This space contains items to help those dealing with the loss of a loved one. Kuhfuss shared a story about a woman whose son died unexpectedly. The mother came to the Vineyard frequently, and felt comfortable enough there that she would curl up on a couch to cry, read or sleep.
Although the Vineyard is a Christian store, the outreach to nonbelievers is not intrusive. Kuhfuss said, “We spread the Good News by our interacting with the people.” Kuhfuss spoke in particular of two young men who came into the store and sincerely asked the staff numerous questions about God and other spiritual matters.
Another demonstration of Vineyard's unique place in the community is that area pastors meet at the store once a month to hold meetings. This event allows the many churches in town to touch base and work out plans for inter-church events.
Kuhfuss concluded, “Pat Davis feels really excited.”
Vineyard employee Sharon Kuhfuss (whose name is German for \"cow-foot\") said the goal of the Vineyard is “to be a resource for the Christian community and others.”
The Vineyard has been located in the Shopko retail area for 3 and a half years. Before that time, the Vineyard was adjacent to the Beaver Dam Mall before the new commercial development (including Walmart and Menards). As Kuhfuss explained, at the time \"the Vineyard could better envision itself at the Shopko location.\"
David and Merry Larkin owned the Vineyard before the recent takeover by Ms. Pat Davis. Although the cafe was financially sound, the Larkins still wanted to close the business in order to have more time with their grandchildren. The Vineyard began putting huge discounts on its products in preparation for the store closing, but then Ms. Davis intervened.
Kuhfuss said that “David and Merry Larkin are very thankful that their vision continues.”
Ms. Davis will start restocking the store with all the same books, drinks, bakery and Christian knickknacks that were once there, but she does have some major changes in mind. She wants to expand the music selection, and, as Kuhfuss said, “WiFi is definitely on her list of goals.” At the moment, she will be working to make small changes, but the big plans will come in due time.
Sharon Kuhfuss views new owner Ms. Davis as “someone with a definite heart for ministry.” She feels that God led Ms. Davis to pursue this opportunity.
With Celestials Cafe closing down, the Vineyard will be the only cafe in town, but Kuhfuss hinted that a new shop called Blackwater Coffee might be opened near the Kraft factory.
Vineyard's fate was for a long time obscure. Kuhfuss said, “We have been on this roller coaster ride, and just knowing the Vineyard will continue is a good thing. We like the atmosphere we work in ”
One part of this atmosphere is a special spot Vineyard workers call the \"grief corner.\" This space contains items to help those dealing with the loss of a loved one. Kuhfuss shared a story about a woman whose son died unexpectedly. The mother came to the Vineyard frequently, and felt comfortable enough there that she would curl up on a couch to cry, read or sleep.
Although the Vineyard is a Christian store, the outreach to nonbelievers is not intrusive. Kuhfuss said, “We spread the Good News by our interacting with the people.” Kuhfuss spoke in particular of two young men who came into the store and sincerely asked the staff numerous questions about God and other spiritual matters.
Another demonstration of Vineyard's unique place in the community is that area pastors meet at the store once a month to hold meetings. This event allows the many churches in town to touch base and work out plans for inter-church events.
Kuhfuss concluded, “Pat Davis feels really excited.”
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