1. A special thank you to Pastor Mike Sherrow, the VJF Celebration Choir and band, Carol Davis and the JoyBells Choir, Mike Wickham and the tech team, and the hospitality team for their investment in last Sunday’s musical presentation, Jesus, What a Wonderful Child. God’s Word went forth beautifully and powerfully!! To God be the glory.
TO OUR JUBILEE FAMILY … Many of you invited family and friends to the musical; however, we know several did not sign in on our visitor register at the Welcome Center. We would love to send them a greeting letter. Please call the office with their names and addresses so will have the opportunity to thank them for visiting Jubilee.
2. Our All-Church Christmas Dinner is Friday, Dec. 15th at 6 PM. We look forward to the singing Malones and know they will be a great spiritual lift. The dinner is SOLD-OUT. PLEASE, PLEASE, IF YOU SIGN UP AND THEN ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND, CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE ASAP. There will be a WAITING LIST for the Christmas dinner.
3. The Harbor Cruise (12.21) to see the Christmas lights is SOLD OUT. However – if you would like to go, CALL ISLAND PACKERS directly at 805-642-1393 ext. 0, to purchase individual tickets for December 21 at 5 pm sailing– the same cruise we will be on…the boat still has plenty of space. It is a wonderful experience. Cost is $18 per person.
- Plan to arrive at 4:15 PM and board the boat about 4:30 PM, with a 5 PM departure. We should return about 6 PM. Dress Warm with non-skid shoes. Park in the Island Packers parking lot: 1691 Spinnaker Drive.
4. On Sunday, Christmas Eve (12.24) we will have one morning service at 10 AM. There will NOT be Bible Alive that morning. Then at 4 PM, we will have our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. We hope you will take in both services, they will be different. It will be a wonderful Sunday as we come together to celebrate our Savior’s birth.
5. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study every Thursday at 6 AM. Our guys fix a terrific breakfast, we have a short time of worship and then time in the word. What a great way to meet and make new friends.
6. Our Women’s Bible Study is on Christmas break. WBS will resume on Wednesday, January 4 with our all-new DISCOVERING WISDOM IN PROVERBS study. Books are available for $20 in the church office.
7. Attention, ALL VJF Ladies!! On Wednesday, December 13 at 10 AM you are invited to our WONDERFUL EXCHANGE Cookie Swap! It will be a great time of fellowship with games, worship, a sneak peek at our 2024 PROVERBS study, and of course, our Christmas cookie exchange extravaganza!! Bring 3 dozen homemade cookies – 2 for the exchange and 1 to sample.
8. Church directories are BACK IN STOCK! Pick up your copy (1 per household, please) at the Welcome Center. You are welcome to a church directory even if you are NOT a church member.
9. Every Thursday at 11 AM, you can join a group of people in our library for an hour of prayer. We have so much to pray about – our church ministries, around the world, our church family, and our nation. God’s word says to “devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Please join us!
10. Our Monthly Grief Support Group will be meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12th. Come join others and share under the direction of Certified Grief Counselor, Paul Lenderman. Time – 4 PM in the Library/Conference room.
11. Membership – just recently we had 8 people become members of Jubilee. Maybe you are ready to officially join. Membership forms are at the Welcome Center desk. Pick one up, complete it, and return it to the church office. We will notify you when the next class is.
12. Baptism – If you know Jesus Christ as your Savior, but have not professed your faith through water baptism – and would like to, please pick up an application at the Welcome Center or information table. Read and complete, then return to the church office. The date for our next baptism will be set.
13. Year-End Giving – I am hesitant to mention this because you folks have been so faithful all year long. Historically, some people love to make a year-end donation. If you want to claim the deduction on this year’s taxes, your gift must be dated by the last day of December. Thank you for your giving throughout the year. We thank God for you.
2024 UPCOMING EVENTS
- 2nd ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF will be on Friday, February 16, 2024. Talk about a fun, tasty competition! Plan to enter this wonderful event with your favorite chili.
- SPRING BIBLE CONFERENCE with Charlie Campbell. He is such a gifted communicator and so solid in his teaching. Put this on your calendar so that you don’t miss it. He will be with us from April 20-21, 2024.
- EASTER in 2024 is Sunday, March 31st. Another great worship experience at Jubilee!
