In James 1:22-26 NLT we read, But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. 23 For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. 24 You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. 25 But if you […]
July 8-12, Monday – Friday VJF OFFICE IS CLOSED. New carpeting will be installed, and a few rooms painted. In-office services will be limited. However, staff will monitor emails and phone calls, so PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE or in case of an emergency, call our cell phones. Pastor Leonard: 805-320-4984, Pastor Jim: 509-307-4316, Pastor Mike: […]
(A devotion shared by Lesley Knudsen-DeWitt) Definitions of Generous: Adjective – willing to give and share unstintingly Synonyms: charitable – full of love and generosity, benevolent, freehearted – generous in providing aid to others, bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, freehanded, giving, openhanded – given or giving freely ______________________________________________________________ The Bible tells us that God is love. And […]
July 1, Monday – 2 PM – JoyBells practice. July 3, Wednesday – 9:45 AM Women’s Bible Study has resumed its summer program. 9:45 AM for a short “coffee-time” and 10:00 AM classes begin. It is a great study by Amir Tsarfati … Israel and the Church. July 3, Wednesday – 11:45 AM – Deaconess communion set-up. July 4, […]
A Meditation from David Jeremiah “Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” Is 46:4, NIV SHEPHERD – Cast your cares on the LORD and he […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
