2025 IMPACT MISSIONS CONFERENCE CONTINUES THIS WEEK and is key to keeping us as a church motivated and on task to carry out Jesus’ Great Commission—plan to participate in the special conference events.
ALL RSVPs are full!
Monday, August 25 – 11:30 AM
- Girlfriends’ Birthday Bash Luncheon (FREE / Must RSVP by 08.20)
Monday, August 25 – 12 PM
- Men’s Ministry Pizza Lunch with Don Mingo (FREE / Must RSVP by 08.20)
Tuesday, August 26 –
- Take a Missionary to Lunch or Dinner / See Carol Davis or Don Fromberg
Wednesday, August 27 – 6 PM
- ALL-Church IMPACT Missions Banquet with Keynote Speaker, Joe Johns, World Partners
- (Cost $15 / Must RSVP by 08.24)
PRAISE GOD! Over $ 1,400 has been given towards Operation: 20/20 – providing 700 pairs of reading glasses to the Peruvian people. Thank you for giving to the Lord!
IMPACT 2025 MISSIONS GIVING
- Our Impact 2025 giving goal is $125,000. Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance in what you should give. Impact 2025 giving envelopes are available on the Entry Tables, Welcome Desk, and Info Table. Results of our Impact 2025 giving will be announced at the August 27 banquet.
LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 1 – THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED.
SUMMER SUPPER CLUB WRAP UP!
When: Friday, September 12, @ 6 PM
Where: VJF Sanctuary
Bring: Your Own Dinner / Beverages and Dessert Provided
We have SOOOO much to celebrate! It has been such a blessing to hear about our SUMMER SUPPER CLUB get-togethers and how friendships have been formed. These relationships will continue to help the family life of our church thrive. All SSC hosts and group members are invited! For set-up purposes, please contact the church office to let us know you can attend!
CHOIR RESUMES ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 @ 4 PM
Your vocal chords have gotten a rest since our patriotic presentation, and now it’s time to join forces again as we prepare to praise God through music. If you’ve been thinking about becoming part of the choir, plan to come. Got questions about the choir ministry? Contact Pastor Mike Sherrow.
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Our ACM will be on Sunday, September 21. There will be ONE SERVICE at 10 AM. Twenty minutes after the service, the meeting will begin. We will elect church leadership for the next two years and hear important info related to the life and ministry of VJF. This is an important meeting. Plan to participate. FYI – Voting is reserved for members only; attending the meeting is OPEN TO ALL.
MEMORIAL FOR LARRY DRAKE
Our brother Larry Drake was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 14, very unexpectedly. Do keep Nancy and the Drake family in your prayers as they (and we) grieve. Praise God! The grave is not the last word! A celebration of Larry’s life will be held on Saturday, August 30, @ 10 AM here at Ventura Jubilee Fellowship. You may want to bring a hat/cap for the outdoor reception.
MEMORIAL FOR DAVID WHEELER
Long-time member of VJF, David Wheeler, passed away on Friday, August 15. He had been in poor health for some time. His wife, Sharon, was called home to be with Jesus earlier this year. Do pray for the Wheeler family and friends as they grieve the loss of David. A memorial for David is planned for Thursday, September 4, @ 10:30 AM here at VJF.
LOOKING AHEAD TO FALL
Movie Nights / September 19 & October 17 @ 6 PM
Summer Supper Club Finale / September 12 @ 6 PM
September Luau Luncheon / September 9 @ 12 PM
- Has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date
Membership Class / Sunday, October 5 @ 12:45 PM
Empower Her Women’s Leadership Seminar
- October 11 – Here at VJF / More details to come
Harvest BBQ Dinner / October 24
