L.A. Triathlon

Men’s Ministry kicks off Season Five this Saturday morning at 9:00 AM. We will enjoy breakfast together and then what I think will be a very interesting discussion on sin and salvation. Make your plans to join us, and if you need more info hit Venice Church Men’s Ministry on Facebook.

Alert! Alert! The L.A. Triathlon will be held on Sunday October 3rd. The bike portion of the race closes Venice Blvd. This can pose a problem for you finding your way to church. Please visit their website so that you may plan an alternate route if necessary. http://www.latriathlon.com/traffic_and_parking/

This Sunday we continue with our series Losing Your Religion. It is a time for all of us to grow and it will be a good time for your friend who doesn’t know Christ or is far from God to consider connecting or reconnecting with God. Take some of the postcard invites and invite somebody to come with you.

When we finish up with Losing Your Religion we will embark on a new study called Soul Revolution. Soul Revolution is a book by John Burke, the Lead Pastor of Gateway Church in Austin, Texas. We will read the book together and each Sunday we will have a message that will reinforce what we read. You will begin reading and hearing about the 60/60 Experiment. You can get your copy of the book at the Sunday Blend Coffee Shop or in your adult small group. The books are only $7.00. What a deal!!

And finally…make plans to be with us for Disco Night on Saturday October 16th. It is a 70’s themed party so dress the part and come and hang out, have some dessert, and maybe dance a little. Tickets are $5.00 and are on sale in the Sunday Blend.

Upcoming Events:
October 2nd – Men’s Ministry
October 3rd – L.A. Triathlon
October 16th – Disco Night
October 17th – New Series: Soul Revolution – The 60/60 Experiment
October 31st – Trunk or Treat
November 4th – CLASS 101: Discovering Membership
November 7th – Men’s Ministry
November 14th – Baptism
December 4th – Women’s Christmas Party

Losing Your Religion

This Sunday we continue with our series Losing Your Religion. It is a time for all of us to grow and it will be a good time for your friend who doesn’t know Christ or is far from God to consider connecting or reconnecting with God. Take some of the postcard invites and invite somebody to come with you.
And…this is very important. To make the most of the new series you need to attend a small group where you can discuss each week’s lesson. There is no better time to join a small group and get involved at Venice Church in a deeper and more meaningful way. You can see a complete list of small group opportunities at the website venicechurch.com. Please contact me if I can assist you in a finding a group that is right for you.

The L.A. Triathlon will be held on Sunday October 3rd. The bike portion of the race closes Venice Blvd. This can pose a problem for you finding your way to church. Please visit their website so that you may plan an alternate route if necessary. http://www.latriathlon.com/traffic_and_parking/

And finally…make plans to be with us for Disco Night on Saturday October 16th. It is a 70’s themed party so dress the part and come and hang out, have some dessert, and maybe dance a little. Tickets are $5.00 and are on sale in the Sunday Blend.

Upcoming Events:
October 2nd – Men’s Ministry
October 3rd – L.A. Triathlon
October 16th – Disco Night
October 17th – New Series: Soul Revolution – The 60/60 Experiment
October 31st – Trunk or Treat
November 4th – CLASS 101: Discovering Membership
November 7th – Men’s Ministry
November 14th – Baptism
December 4th – Women’s Christmas Party

Disco Night

Amy here…I am happy that the men had a great trip. I am glad they are home. My husband is here to protect me so I don’t have to sleep with a golf club and tennis racket nearby for protection!

It is so far out that we are having Disco Night at Venice Church on Saturday October 16th @ 6:00 PM. The preparations are coming together and tickets are on sale in the Sunday Blend, which is the coffee shop, beginning this Sunday. Tickets are $5.00 and this is for adults only.

Speaking of the Sunday Blend…coffee and donuts are available every Sunday beginning at 9:00 AM. This month’s drink of the month is an Orange Julius…totally a 70’s thing! Karen Montez and I had so much fun remembering our High School days as we sipped Orange Julius on Sunday. If you haven’t visited the Blend, come a bit early and check it out. We have quality products at reasonable prices.

And…Craig here…This Sunday we will begin a new series of messages called Losing Your Religion. We will talk about some of the obstacles that hinder people from coming to Christ and following Christ. It will be a time for all of us to grow and it will be a good time for your friend who doesn’t know Christ or is far from God to consider connecting or reconnecting with God. Invite somebody to come with you.

And…this is very important. To make the most of the new series you need to attend a small group where you can discuss each week’s lesson. There is no better time to join a small group and get involved at Venice Church in a deeper and more meaningful way. You can see a complete list of small group opportunities at the website venicechurch.com.


Upcoming Events:
Septebmer 19th – October 10th New! Message Series: Losing Your Religion
October 2nd – Men’s Ministry Meeting
October 16th – Disco Night
October 30th – Trunk or Treat
November 11th – EPIC Youth Ministry Winter Camp

Hatch On Sunday

Amy and I are home safely. We had a wonderful time in Hawaii and Shaun and Katy Tucker’s wedding was amazing! We were blessed to be a part of it.

It will be great to have my dear friend Robert Hatch with us on Sunday. Hatch will be preaching in the morning service at 10:00 AM and then will be our speaker on the Men’s Ministry Road Trip this coming Sunday through Tuesday. Please pray for the service and for the Men’s Trip.

On Sunday September 19th I will begin a new series of messages called Losing Your Religion. We will talk about some of the obstacles that hinder people from coming to Christ and following Christ. It will be a time for all of us to grow and it will be a good time for your friend who doesn’t know Christ or is far from God to consider connecting or reconnecting with God. Invite somebody to come with you.
And…this is very important. To make the most of the new series you need to attend a small group where you can discuss each week’s lesson. There is no better time to join a small group and get involved at Venice Church in a deeper and more meaningful way. You can see a complete list of small group opportunities at the website venicechurch.com or in your handout on Sunday.

Upcoming Events:
September 12th – Guest Speaker: Robert Hatch
September 12th – 14th Men’s Road Trip
Septebmer 19th – October 10th New! Message Series: Losing Your Religion
October 16th – Disco Night

Hawaii

Amy and I are off to Hawaii later today. Please pray for us as we travel and pray that God will be honored as Shaun & Katy are married on Sunday.

For all of you that are surfers or aspiring surfers…Seek N Surf is this Saturday. In the water at 7:30 AM at El Porto #43. Check them out on Facebook for more information.

Men! Our road trip is coming up September 12th – 14th. Brad will fill you in on all the details at the meeting this Sunday. Meet near the piano immediately following the service. For more info in the mean time…contact Brad Jensen at bradjensen7@sbcglobal.net.


Upcoming Events:
September 4th – Seek N Surf
September 5th – Richie Henson Speaking
September 12th – Guest Speaker: Robert Hatch
September 12th – 14th Men’s Road Trip
October 16th – Disco Night