1. Missions Impact 2022! Your Giving — More Souls in Heaven. During July and August, we are seeking by God’s grace, as much as possible to strengthen the ministries of the missionaries and para-church groups that we support through a love offering. Ask the Holy Spirit to impress on your heart what you should give. Be sure to […]
I read about a boy named Ernest who lived in a village at the base of a mountain. On the face of the mountain, someone had carved the face of a man. That carving was referred to as the great stone face. According to legend, someone would one day appear who had all of the features of that great […]
1. Summer Supper Clubs – Club organizers are scheduling their 1st get-togethers. Summer Supper Clubs are all about consistent fellowship and abiding friendship, as we meet and eat together. Ask God to bless all those participating. 2. Missions Impact 2022! Your Giving — More Souls in Heaven. During July and August, we are seeking by God’s grace, as much as possible […]
In the Geneva Study Bible, we read in 2 Peter 1:5 “But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge.” Some of the newer translations use the phrase “make every effort.” It also means to act with urgency, zeal, and earnestness. Webster’s dictionary says that diligence is […]
1. Many thanks to Pastor Sherrow and the choir for a fantastic patriotic focus on God’s goodness to this land. Pastor Jim’s focus on the freedom we have from the penalty and power of sin was right on the mark. It was a great morning. 2. A very important Monthly Luncheon for all of us will be Tuesday, July […]
This is our third focus on “Making Disciples” so the subject must be quite important. In Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus gave all of us the command and the commission — “Go, make disciples.” A disciple is an apprentice or learner. Jesus is the Master Discipleship Maker. We are His disciples if we have accepted Him as […]
1. Impact 2022 – Annual Missions Focus – July & August. During these two months, we ask you to pray about what the Lord would have you give to spread the good news about Jesus, locally and globally. I’m pleased to say that the Walkers will be here from New Zealand in August. 2. Just a […]
This week I want to continue and share further the characteristics of a true disciple. A. A true disciple of Jesus Christ is willing to share his/her faith with others in open and honest fellowship. In 1 John 1:1-3, we read, “We proclaim to you the One who existed from the beginning, whom we have heard […]
1. Memorial Service for Dean Lowe. Dean and Carlene were some of the first people we met when we came to Ventura in 1971. We have been friends and served the LORD together ever since. The LORD called him home Thursday, January 27th. There will be a memorial service at Ventura Missionary Church on Saturday, Feb. […]
Is it possible for a church to experience growth during these tumultuous times? I would say ‘absolutely’ but it depends on the people. Recently I have been reading about Nehemiah and the contingency of people he took back to Jerusalem to rebuild the wall and restore the city. They faced many obstacles but in chapter […]
