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Monday, June 29, 2009

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Summer Time


Summer is officially here. There has even been an occasional appearance by the sun. I hope that you have big plans for your summer and I encourage you to stay connected to the Venice Church family.

We have a good message series planned for you during July and August. We are going to study through the book of Colossians. If you miss a Sunday, just pick up a cd at the information counter and you will hear every message.

My summer really begins next week. Amy and I will be out of town next week. The office will be open on Monday June 29th, but then will be closed for the rest of the week.

For most of us summer will not end until we get back from the Red Rock Trip. Sign-ups have begun and there are more than 30 people signed up. The first 50 are in for the trip. Some of you have no excuse for not going! You know who you are. Stop dragging your feet. Sign up! Get your deposit in. For more information contact Brad at bjensen623@verizon.net.

Upcoming Events:
July 25th – Church Picnic @ Kronenthal Park
August 29th – Country Hoe Down Dance
September 27-29 – Red Rock Trip

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Get Your Deposit In


Please pray for the Epic Student Ministry Ski Trip & Camp. They leave on Friday and return on Wednesday. Please pray for their safety on the roads and at the lake. Pray that God will move among our teenagers.

This Sunday is Father’s Day. We encourage everyone to wear their favorite team jersey or shirt to the service that day. One lucky dad will walk away with a family four pack of tickets to an upcoming Dodger game. They are in the all-you-can-eat pavilion and parking is included.

Seek N’ Surf BBQ will be Saturday June 27th. Surfing from 7-11 AM at Ventura County Line followed by barbecue at Manny & Leanna’s house. For information contact the ministry at seeknsurf@gmail.com.

Red Rock Trip: Sign-ups have begun and there are more than 30 people signed up. The first 50 are in for the trip. You do not want to miss this. It will be great and I guarantee that you will enjoy our speaker Jim Baize. He is a lot of fun and a dynamic speaker. What could be better than hanging out with me for three days? Seriously! For more information contact Brad at bjensen623@verizon.net.

There is so much going on at Venice Church and I am glad that all of you are a part of it. We praise God for the members that were added to the church last Saturday and for those that were baptized on Sunday. God is so good. There is nothing better than seeing lives changed!

Upcoming Events:
June 19th – 24th – EPIC Camp & Ski Trip
June 21st – Father’s Day (Sports Jersey Day & Dodger Tickets)
June 27th – Women’s Ministry Meeting
July 25th – Church Picnic @ Kronenthal Park
September 27-29 – Red Rock Trip

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

CLASS 101


It is so exciting to be a part of what God is doing here at Venice. There is so much going on and there are so many lives being changed. God is good and I look forward to what He will continue to do.

There are two very important opportunities this weekend.
On Saturday I will host and teach CLASS 101: Connecting With God’s Family. If you would like to know more about Venice Church or if you are interested in joining Venice Church this class is for you. It is very laid back. We will be serving a light breakfast. It all begins Saturday morning at 9:00 AM. I will have you out by lunch time. The class meets in the back of the church plant. Please enter through the gate between the hedges on the Walgrove Ave. side of the church.

Sunday morning we will be baptizing in the worship center just before the service. The baptism will be at 9:45. If you are planning to be baptized, please meet me at the piano at 9:30. Bring your bathing suit and a T-shirt. We will supply the towels and hair dryers and everything else you may need.

Here are a couple of other important announcements…

Father’s Day: Father’s Day is Sunday June 21st. We encourage everyone to wear their favorite team jersey or shirt to the service that day. One lucky dad will walk away with a family four pack of tickets to an upcoming Dodger game. They are in the all-you-can-eat pavilion and parking is included.

Red Rock Trip: Sign-ups have begun and there are more than 30 people signed up. The first 50 are in for the trip. You do not want to miss this. It will be great and I guarantee that you will enjoy our speaker Jim Baize. He is a lot of fun and a dynamic speaker. Your deposit of $50.00 is due on Sunday. For more information contact Brad at bjensen623@verizon.net.

You will find more fun stuff listed below. Please mark your calendars and plan to participate.

Upcoming Events:
June 13th – CLASS 101
June 14th – Baptism
June 19th – 24th – EPIC Camp & Ski Trip
June 21st – Father’s Day (Sports Jersey Day & Dodger Tickets)
June 27th – Women’s Ministry Meeting
July 25th – Church Picnic @ Kronenthal Park
September 27-29 – Red Rock Trip

Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Lots To Do


There is so much going on that I must commit this week’s Touching Base to information for you.

So…here you go. Learn it. Know it. Live it.

Attention Rockstars Parents: There is a change to the Sunday morning schedule. Take One has been suspended immediately and the children will no longer be worshipping with us on Sunday mornings. Please check your child into their Studio before you come to the Worship Center. Studios will be open no later than 9:45 AM each Sunday morning.

Epic Camp Fund Raiser: Epic Youth Ministry is hosting a free lunch this Sunday right after the service. It is a fund raiser to help students go to camp. Come for the free food and bring your check book and help a teenager go to camp. You can give a full scholarship ($200.00), a partial scholarship or any amount that you can. Every little bit will help. The camp is June 19th -24th. For more information contact Daniel & Kristen at jenkrist@yahoo.com.

Father’s Day:
Father’s Day is Sunday June 21st. We encourage everyone to wear their favorite team jersey or shirt to the service that day. One lucky dad will walk away with a family four pack of tickets to an upcoming Dodger game. They are in the all-you-can-eat pavilion and parking is included.

Red Rock Trip:
Sign-ups have begun and there are already 30 people signed up. The first 50 are in for the trip. You do not want to miss this. It will be great and I guarantee that you will enjoy our speaker Jim Baize. He is a lot of fun and a dynamic speaker. For more information contact Brad at bjensen623@verizon.net.
You will find more fun stuff listed below. Please mark your calendars and plan to participate.

Upcoming Events:
June 7th – EPIC Youth Ministry Camp Fund Raiser
June 13th – CLASS 101
June 14th – Baptism
June 19th – 24th – EPIC Camp & Ski Trip
June 21st – Father’s Day (Sports Jersey Day & Dodger Tickets)
June 27th – Women’s Ministry Meeting