LAST TWO SUNDAYS OF ADVENT – DEC 15 & 22
Our theme is “NOT SOLD IN STORES: The Best Christmas Presents Ever.” As we prepare to celebrate Christ’s birth, we’ll focus on those God-given gifts that we cannot buy in stores but that Jesus brought when He came into our world: peace, joy, service, and love. This coming Sunday, we will focus on SERVICE.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL WHO MINISTERED THROUGH MUSIC LAST SUNDAY!!
What a terrific retelling of the good news! Pastor Mike Sherrow, Irene Abbey, the VJF Celebration Choir and Celebration Worship Band, Narrator Debbie Inglis, soloists Jackie Peterson and Lesley Knudsen-DeWitt, the JoyBells Choir, the Sound/Media Team, and the Hospitality Team. Forty-plus people led us to praise and worship Jesus Christ. We are equally grateful for Pastor Jim’s message from God’s Word on the joy of giving. It was a season highlight!
NOTE: If you brought a guest(s) to the musical, please let us know … we need a number, not names. We were blessed with several guests but unable to capture a good count.
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE – DECEMBER 24, @ 4 PM
Carol Singing, Scripture, Children’s Message, Christmas Devotional, and Candle lighting. Connect your Christmas celebration with the coming of our Savior and the story of Redemption.
2025 BIBLE READING GUIDES
The Bible says how your life can be transformed and blessed by reading God’s Word. This easy-to-use Bible reading plan will help you grow closer to Jesus Christ in the New Year. The 2025 Bible Reading Guides will be available starting Sunday, December 15.
MEMORIAL SERVICES
- A memorial for Joanne King will be held Saturday, Dec. 14, at 10 AM at Reality Church, located on Ralston Dr. (formerly Ventura Baptist Church).
- The memorial for Dr. Mark and Miriam Harmeling will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Watch for details concerning time and location.
