PASTOR LEONARD went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, June 27. Please uphold Lesley, the Merillat family, and Sheldon DeWitt and his family in prayer during this time.
His Memorial Service is scheduled for July 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM. It will be held at Ventura Missionary Church, 500 High Point Drive in Ventura.
VJF GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – Tuesday, July 14 at 3:15 PM.
Under the leadership of Certified Grief Counselor Paul Lenderman, this ministry provides compassionate support and guidance to those experiencing loss. Each of us experiences loss differently and for a variety of reasons … the loss of a loved one, a home, a pet, etc. We encourage you to join us anytime. “Mark Ministries, Where Compassion Makes a Difference.”
BIBLE ALIVE – Bill Abeyta’s Class
The men’s adult Bible study class has started a new series. You are welcome to join any time. The series title is “The Sorcerer’s Sin,” a study in Acts 8:14-25. Come, you will be blessed!
MOVIE NIGHT – Friday, July 16, at 6 PM
Come to movie night and watch “A Great Awakening.” Bring your favorite snacks.
ANNUAL MEETING – September 20, 2026
Thanks to those of you who participated in the annual leadership nominations. Also, thank you to the nominating committee for all your work in developing a proposed ballot. Jubilee is blessed with many fine leaders and candidates for leadership.
LOOKING AHEAD!
IMPACT 2026 MISSIONS CONFERENCE “Knowing God Fuels Missions”
Our guest speakers from June through October!
- June 28 – Lewis McClendon, Abound Missionary Services
- July 12 – Ryan Taylor, Great Europe Mission Media
- July 26 – Olu Adefope, Child Evangelism Fellowship
- Aug. 9 – Paul Lenderman, Mark Ministries
- Sept. 6 – Joe Johns & Shahid, World Partners
- Oct. 4 – Ryder Kumar, Shepherding the Nations
Our Missions’ Board is working diligently to prepare an amazing week of activities! Clear your calendar because you won’t want to miss a single event. Conference week – August 23 through August 28, 2026
Plan to join us to LOOK WHAT GOD IS DOING all around the world!
PRAYER REQUESTS – Did you know that VJF shares prayer requests two times each week? Our prayer chain has over 150 recipients. If you have a prayer request, complete our “gold” prayer request card or contact the church office at (805) 535-4325. We provide our prayer warriors with prayer requests and answered prayers. If you want to join the prayer warriors, complete a white Information Card and check off that you would like to receive the “Prayer Email”.
BECOME A PRAYER PARTNER
Every Thursday at 11:00 AM, in the church library, we have an “all-church” prayer time. Our prayer partners pray for those on the prayer request sheet, our church body, and government officials.
