Panama

In just about one month a team of volunteers from Venice Church will head to Panama to minister to and serve the good people there. With your help they have raised the funds necessary to get them to the field. Now they need us to help them with the supplies that they will need on their missions trip.

On Sunday March 15th we will receive a special missions offering for those supplies. Our team will be helping two churches with construction projects. They will also be hosting a Vacation Bible School for which they will need supplies. The bottom line is that we need to raise $3,000.00 dollars with this offering. Please begin praying about the part that you can play in giving to this offering. Then come prepared to give, over and above your regular tithes and offerings, to this special offering. You may not be going to Panama, but you can have a part in the lives that will be changed!

Upcoming Events:
Every Sunday @ 9:15: Take One for Rockstars
March 1st – Communion
March 7th – Men’s Ministry Service Project
March 15th – Panama Missions Project Offering
April 10th – Good Friday Service @ 7:00 PM.
April 12th – Easter: Two Services @ 9:00 & 10:45 AM.

New Stuff

I want to remind you and encourage you to attend one of our prayer meetings. There is a prayer meeting every Sunday morning at 9:00 AM in the library/conference room. There is a prayer meeting this Friday night at 7:30 on the Worship Center. The prayer meetings are very informal and all are welcome. If you have questions please contact Richard Guerrero at justprayvbc@gmail.com.

There is a new ministry opportunity with our Rockstars Childrens Ministry. It is called Take One and it meets every Sunday morning at 9:15 upstairs in the studio area. Take One is an opportunity for your child to hang out with other kids and play together before the service begins. So come early and let your child have fun while you enjoy a cup of something warm in the coffee bar. For more information contact Jennifer at vjennifer@hotmail.com.

And ladies, don’t forget your potluck on Saturday at noon. You are going to be celebrating all that God has done during Ladies Ministry service month. I know that you will have a great time.

Upcoming Events:
February 24th – Music Auditions
March 1st – Communion
March 7th – Men’s Ministry Service Project

Free Babysitting

Just in case you haven’t noticed, with all of the jewelry, candy, and card ads, it is Valentine’s week. The wonderful women of Venice would love to serve the couples of Venice by offering free babysitting on Valentine’s Day. The sitting service will be provided from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the church.

We will check in your child in the chapel beginning at 5:00 PM.

Men, if you need help planning a date with your Valentine ask her to help you! Tell her that you have the kids taken care of.

Amy

Upcoming Events:
February 21st – Women’s Ministry Potluck
February 24th – Music Auditions
March 1st – Communion
March 7th – Men’s Ministry Service Project

This Is It

I hope that you are doing your life work this week. Don’t forget to make a list of things that you would do if you only had one month to live. Remember, you are going to have to narrow it down. Get your list down to what really matters most. You will learn a lot about how you are and what you are really all about.

I have to tell you that I was both startled and somewhat embarrassed by my first few attempts. Be diligent and really focus on what is really important to you. The good news is…it is between you and God. You don’t have to share your list with anybody.

I look forward to seeing you Sunday when we continue with the series This Is It. Message Two is Deepening Relationships. Have a great week and plan to be involved in some of the upcoming events. You will not be sorry.


Upcoming Events:

February 8th – Men’s Ministry

February 21st – Women’s Ministry

February 24th – Music Auditions

March 1st – Communion

March 7th – Men’s Ministry Service Project