June 26, Wednesday – Special Fundraiser at Presto Pasta! It’s Ventura Jubilee Fellowship Day at Presto Pasta (lunch or dinner)! 20% of each sale goes to our Women’s Ministry. Proceeds will go to our missionary wives, who will be here the last week in August. You can eat at the restaurant or take-out. Please be […]
Announcements 06.18.24
MOVIE NIGHT – FRIDAY, JUNE 21 @ 6 PM. Come, bring a friend and snacks to share. Our feature will be TRUTH BE TOLD, starring David James Elliott and Candace Cameron Bure. This wonderful story plays upon the proverbial saying, “Honesty is the best policy.” SPIRITUAL WARFARE SERIES CONTINUES. This Sunday, in our series on […]
“Prophecies Pointing to Yeshua the Jewish Messiah”
With all of the focus on Israel today, I thought it might be interesting to share some of the prophecies that speak of Jesus or Yeshua, the Jewish Messiah, and our Savior. (1) The origin and birthplace of the Messiah was prophesied. Micah 5:2 – But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village […]
Announcements 06.11.24
1. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY RESUMES. This Wednesday, June 12, our Summer WBS Session kicks off. Our study resource is Amir Tsarfati’s book, ISRAEL, and the CHURCH. Coffee will be on at 9:45 AM, and small groups begin promptly at 10 AM. 2. NEW MEMBERS WELCOMED. Last Sunday, June 9, we welcomed a great group of new members to […]
“How to Handle Bad Days”
Dr. Robert Jeffress, pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, TX wrote, “December 26th and January 2nd. What do these dates have in common? Each has the potential to be a bad day. Have you discovered that after a day of celebration or some momentous event, there can be a letdown? Folks, as long as […]
Announcements 06.04.24
1. WHITE MEMORIAL. The memorial for Harold White will be this Saturday, June 8 at 11:00 AM here at VJF. Please remember Diane and her family in your prayers. 2. NEW MEMBERS. This Sunday, June 9, we’re welcoming a wonderful group of new members. It is so exciting to see the people that God is bringing to […]
How Should We View Adversity?
Suffering comes to us in many different forms. All of us will experience suffering. The question is, how will we respond to it? The Apostle Paul, in Philippians 1:29, wrote, “For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for Him.” Paul reminds us here […]
Announcements 05.29.24
1. This Sunday we will have a Membership Class, right after the 2nd service, in the Library/Conference Rm. A light lunch will be served. If you plan to join, please get your membership application form to Pastor Leonard before Sunday. Call the office for a form. 2. Sign up on Sunday morning for our Bingo and Potluck Luncheon on June 11th. Be […]
“How God Uses Pain”
There are different kinds of pain … physical, emotional, spiritual, relational, grief, etc. (financial, betrayal, rejection). Paul, in Galatians 3:4 wrote, “Have you experienced/suffered so much for nothing? Surely it was not in vain, was it?” In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul talks about a thorn in the flesh that he had received from Satan. (vs. […]
Announcements 05.14.24
1. A reminder that Scott and Jackie Peterson have an urgent need for a home, apartment, or condo to rent. They need a home for 3 adults … 2-3 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms. Please call if you can help: 805-746-5715. 2. You are Invited to a wonderful evening of Christian music at Ventura Missionary church, 500 High Point […]
