July 1, Monday – 2 PM – JoyBells practice.
July 3, Wednesday – 9:45 AM Women’s Bible Study has resumed its summer program. 9:45 AM for a short “coffee-time” and 10:00 AM classes begin. It is a great study by Amir Tsarfati … Israel and the Church.
July 3, Wednesday – 11:45 AM – Deaconess communion set-up.
July 4, Thursday – HAPPY BIRTHDAY, USA! The church office will be closed. NO Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study and NO All-Church Prayer Time at 11 AM.
July 7, Sunday – Pastor Jim will share “Parable of the Growing Seed.” Reference Mark 4:26-29 Communion & Anointing
July 7, Sunday – NEW Bible Alive Studies – 8:45 – 9:45 AM Come and join Pastor Jim’s class as they delve into the book of JUDE. Have you EVER studied all 25 verses in the book of Jude? Do you wonder about ‘false teachers’? This is your opportunity! Men and women are welcome!
Pam Merillat’s class is starting a new study, “Discovering Joy in Philippians” — This ladies’ class brings a whole new level of inspiration to the Word! Come and join in.
SUMMER 2024 CHURCH DIRECTORIES are available at the Welcome Center. Please, one per household. All the updates (including pictures) are loaded if you use the directory online. Please note the new addresses for Scott and Jackie Peterson: 3700 Dean Dr. #2007, Ventura, CA 93003, and Sandie & Christina Lykins 23700 N. 23rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85085
NOTE: New carpeting will be installed during the week of July 8th, and a few rooms will be painted. In-office services will be limited. However, emails and phone calls will be monitored, so PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE or in case of an emergency call our cell phones directly.
July 19, Friday – Movie Night – Time: 6 PM Feature: Beyond the Blackboard Bring: You, a friend, and snacks to share. This event is free.
July 23, Tuesday – VJF Luncheon featuring: The ministry of our local Missions Partners, The Rescue Mission, and Lighthouse for Women and Children. Tickets for the luncheon will go on sale next Sunday, July 7.
Annual Congregational Meeting & Leadership Recommendations
Our ACM will be on Sunday, September 15. There will be ONE SERVICE at 10 AM. After the service, we will elect church leadership for the next two years. Recommendation forms are available on the Info table and at the Welcome Center. Before submitting names for consideration, please ask the person(s) if they are willing to serve if chosen. Nominees must be VJF members for at least six months before they can be elected to leadership. Recommendations Deadline: July 14, 2024
PLEDGE 2 PRAY
The SIGN-UP period may be over, BUT THERE’s ALWAYS ROOM FOR MORE people to pray. If you would like to commit to praying for one or more of our missionaries for the year, scan the QR code to sign up online. You may also contact the church office. Prayer makes a huge difference in circumstances and people’s lives.
