I am very proud of our new “branding” as Venice Church. Our new printed material turned out amazing. From what I am able to gather, most if not all of you, are proud of it as well. It is a new era at Venice Church. We are making a concerted effort to be relevant in our community and in the 21st century, however we are still Venice Baptist Church. We are an independent, Bible believing Baptist Church. Our desire is to be a biblical church that leads people to faith in Jesus Christ and that teaches them to honor God with their lives by growing to be like Christ, serving others, and by sharing the good news with others.
This is who we have always been. Our church was started in August of 1927!! We are turning 80 this year. It is a tribute to God’s faithfulness that we are still here. God has blessed this church in amazing ways over the last 80 years. We give Him praise and honor for His wonderful blessings on Venice Church.
As we pay tribute to God we should also pay tribute to those who have come before us here at Venice. God has used faithful men and women to lead in this church and serve in this church over the years. There are no two people more worthy of notice than Pastor Omer and Alyene Norris. Pastor Norris led Venice for over 30 years. God called him home shortly after he retired from Venice. This past Sunday evening Mrs. Norris went home to be with the Lord. Everything that Venice is and all that is accomplished and has been accomplished here at Venice is the result and product of Pastor and Mrs. Norris love and dedication and faithfulness to this church.
I never had the privilege of meeting Pastor Norris, yet I have come to appreciate his love for Venice through many of you. I did have the privilege of meeting Mrs. Norris on a couple of occasions. She was a gracious, wise, and sweet woman who has instilled godliness and character in the lives of many of the women of Venice.
We have been left a legacy. It is a legacy of truth, love for God, and love for other people. We cannot discount the role that Pastor and Mrs. Norris played in making this a place that loves God and His Word. We are eternally indebted to them for their investment in Venice Church. I look forward to meeting up with them in heaven and getting to know them and rejoicing with them over all that God has done through Venice Church. My prayer for Venice is that as we carry on for God and His glory that we would have a lasting impact like that of the Norris family.
This is who we have always been. Our church was started in August of 1927!! We are turning 80 this year. It is a tribute to God’s faithfulness that we are still here. God has blessed this church in amazing ways over the last 80 years. We give Him praise and honor for His wonderful blessings on Venice Church.
As we pay tribute to God we should also pay tribute to those who have come before us here at Venice. God has used faithful men and women to lead in this church and serve in this church over the years. There are no two people more worthy of notice than Pastor Omer and Alyene Norris. Pastor Norris led Venice for over 30 years. God called him home shortly after he retired from Venice. This past Sunday evening Mrs. Norris went home to be with the Lord. Everything that Venice is and all that is accomplished and has been accomplished here at Venice is the result and product of Pastor and Mrs. Norris love and dedication and faithfulness to this church.
I never had the privilege of meeting Pastor Norris, yet I have come to appreciate his love for Venice through many of you. I did have the privilege of meeting Mrs. Norris on a couple of occasions. She was a gracious, wise, and sweet woman who has instilled godliness and character in the lives of many of the women of Venice.
We have been left a legacy. It is a legacy of truth, love for God, and love for other people. We cannot discount the role that Pastor and Mrs. Norris played in making this a place that loves God and His Word. We are eternally indebted to them for their investment in Venice Church. I look forward to meeting up with them in heaven and getting to know them and rejoicing with them over all that God has done through Venice Church. My prayer for Venice is that as we carry on for God and His glory that we would have a lasting impact like that of the Norris family.
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