Announcements

INVITE YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS TO CHURCH DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON! Christmas is a great time to invite family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to church. People are often more willing to attend church at Christmas time than at any other time of the year. Inviting is simply part of building relationships. You don’t need to sell hard. Prayerfully extend the invite and let the Holy Spirit draw them. ADVENT BEGAN ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1. Our theme: 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 JOY. MEMORIAL FOR JOANNE KING A memorial for Joanne will be held on Saturday, December 14, at 10 AM at Reality Church, now located on Ralston (formerly Ventura Baptist). SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2024 – 10 and 11:30 AM Featuring the VJF Celebration Choir and Band under the direction of Pastor Mike Sherrow. Invite your family and friends for this glorious musical presentation “overflowing with power, praise, and passion” for Christ Jesus our Lord. It is sure to be a season highlight! THE FOLLOWING EVENTS HAVE SOLD OUT. HOWEVER, WE ARE TAKING NAMES FOR WAITING LISTS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE SIGN UP… WE OFTEN HAVE LAST-MINUTE CANCELLATIONS. CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE IF INTERESTED: 805-535-4325.

• All-Church Christmas Banquet, Friday, 12.13.24 at 6 PM, Cost $15  – SOLD OUT
• VJF Holiday Excursion – “A Christmas Carol” (Hollywood 1st Pres.) – SOLD OUT

VERY GOOD NEWS from Pastor Leonard … As you may know, our building was sold. It closed escrow at the end of November. Our prior lease stated that we had the option of a two-year lease extension, beginning at the end of May 2025. We received word yesterday that the new owners will honor that extension and are interested in future extensions with Jubilee. This is a real answer to prayer. Let’s all rejoice and give glory to God! ONE MORE WAY TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY THIS CHRISTMAS! We can embrace the joy of giving this Christmas season by supporting the Ventura Community Christmas Shoppe, hosted by Orchard Community Church. Between now and December 8, donate a new unwrapped toy(s) that is given with Christ-centered love. A giving box, along with VCCS brochures, has been placed in the foyer by the info table. Imagine the happiness you’ll bring to low-income families with your simple gift, as they shop in the SHOPPE on December 14. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024 A Handmade Christmas! VJF Women’s Ministry Event – Open to all ladies – Wed / 12.11.2024 @ 11 AM – Celebrate Christmas. Craft. Chum with Friends. RSVP to Attend / Donate Supplies. Festivities include fun with sisters, Christmas worship, DIY crafting stations, and a scrumptious soup bar! CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE – DECEMBER 24, @ 4 PM Carol Singing, Scripture, Children’s Message, Christmas Devotional, and Candle lighting. A beautiful way to connect your Christmas celebration with the coming of our Savior and the story of Redemption.