One of the ways that a church can continue to be healthy, happy, and strong is by the individual members serving one another. In Galatians 5:13, NLT we read — “For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But do not use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, […]
Announcements 08.15.23
1. Our Missions Conference begins next Sunday. We will have two missionary families with us – Esteban Alvarez (Uruguay) will speak at the 10:00 AM service, and Ryder Kumar (Shepherding the Nations) will be speaking at the 11:30 AM service. We want you to hear both of them, so we encourage you to plan your day […]
“Sowing and Reaping”
I love the fact that we still have a lot of agricultural land in Ventura County. I grew up on a farm in Western Canada. If we planted wheat, and the elements cooperated, we would eventually reap wheat. The same was true with barley, oats, and flax. The Apostle Paul in Galatians 6:7-10 NLT wrote, “Don’t be […]
Announcements 08.08.23
1. Pray with Us!! — Every Thursday at 11 AM a small prayer group meets in our Conference Rm/library. We would love to see this fellowship of prayer warriors grow. We meet for just one hour. Plan to join us. PRAYER MATTERS!! 2. “Holy Spirit, Rain Down!” That’s the focus of our prayer time every Sunday […]
“God’s Forgiveness”
In Luke 23:26-43 (NLT) we read about the crucifixion of our Wonderful Lord. Jesus was crucified between two thieves. His enemies wanted to make Him look like a common criminal and beginning with verse 39 we read: “One of the criminals hanging beside Him scoffed, ‘So You’re the Messiah, are You? Prove it by saving Yourself—and us, too, while […]
Announcements 08.01.23
1. Pray with Us!! — Every Thursday at 11 AM a small prayer group meets in our Conference Rm/library. We would love to see this fellowship of prayer warriors grow. We meet for just one hour. Plan to join us. PRAYER MATTERS!! 2. “Holy Spirit, Rain Down!” That’s the focus of our prayer time every Sunday morning at 9:30 AM […]
“Letters and Fragrances”
From time to time over the years, I have had people ask if I would write a letter of reference for them. Maybe they were applying for a job, purchasing a home, or seeking a loan. Whoever they were dealing with wanted assurance from a reliable source, so the party would come to me for […]
Announcements 07.25.23
1. The memorial service for our beloved Dean Mensa will be this Friday at 2 PM. The grave-side service is private. There will be a reception at 3 PM, here at the church, and it is for everyone to come and love Judy and her family. We hope you can attend. 2. This Sunday, as we continue […]
“Meeting Together”
In this meditation, I want you to explore with me what the writer of Hebrews 10:22-25 (NKJV) has to say. “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of […]
Announcements 07.11.23
1. Join us for Prayer — Every Thursday at 11 AM a group meets for prayer in our Conference Rm/library. I would love to see it grow to the point that we’d have to move to the sanctuary. We meet for just one hour. Could you spare an hour to join us in prayer? 2. Regarding Ventura […]
