Your Big Chance

Baptism is the first thing that God asks us to do after we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior. If you have accepted Christ and you have not been baptized you have an opportunity to take this important step in your walk with Christ. We are going to baptize on Sunday September 18th at the end of the morning service. If you have not been baptized yet that is your day.

What I want you to understand more than anything is that baptism does not save you, forgive you, wash away your sins, or get you into heaven. Only putting your faith and trust in Jesus Christ and His death, burial, and resurrection does that. But…baptism is your next step after salvation. It is your coming out party. It tells everybody, your friends, your family, and the world that you are a Christ follower. When you stand in the water it is a picture of Christ on the cross. When you go under the water that represents His burial. When you come up out of the water it shows that Christ has risen from the dead. Baptism is a statement of your faith.

I look forward to this exciting time on September 18th. I know that God will be glorified.

There are a couple of events that are coming up that I must remind you of.
This Saturday is the last Seek N Surf for this summer. They meet at Manhattan Beach Pier on Saturday at 7:30 AM. For more information go here https://www.facebook.com/seeknsurf.

Men, there is still time and opportunity to join us for our Men’s Road Trip to Lake Powell. You can sign up and pay on Sunday. See Brad Jensen for more information. Bradjensen7@sbcglobal.net.

This Sunday we continue with The Summer of Love when we talk about speaking the truth in love. I can’t wait to see you then.


Upcoming Events:
August 27th – Seek N Surf
August 31st – September 4th – Men’s Ministry Road Trip
September 4th – Guest Speaker – Pastor Bob Henson
September 9th & 10th – Women of Faith Conference
September 18th – Baptism
October 1st – CLASS 101: Connecting With God’s Family

You Were Created For Community

Good Morning! I hope that your day and your week are going well.

Summer is winding down. School is getting ready to start. And…Venice Church is preparing to start up our adult small groups. Most of our groups have been off for the summer and it is just about time to get them revved up again.
I have a challenge for you today. I am challenging each and every one of you to begin praying about being involved in a Small Group Bible study at Venice Church. I am not asking you to make a commitment to a group today. I am asking you to begin praying about being involved in a small group.

It looks a little bit different for each one of us. Some of you have been involved in a group so begin praying for your group as you prepare to head back. Some of you have never been in a group so pray that God would show you the value of small groups and would lead you to the right group for you. Some of you used to be in a group and you need to get back in a group. And…some of you have been involved in groups for a long time and you need to ask God if it is time for you to lead a group. We need more groups with more people in them so that we can grow into the people and the church that God has called us to be. We cannot reach our full potential without real, genuine, God-honoring community with other believers.
For the next month or so you are going to hear a lot about small groups. You are going to be invited to join a small group. You need a group. There is a group that needs you. Start praying.

Ladies, the Women of Faith Conference is full! All of the tickets are accounted for. Thanks for signing up and paying I know you will have a great time.

Men, there is still time and opportunity to join us for our Men’s Road Trip to Lake Powell. You can sign up and pay on Sunday. See Brad Jensen for more information. Bradjensen7@sbcglobal.net.

This Sunday we continue with The Summer of Love when we talk about Love Is Forgiving. I look forward to seeing you then.


Upcoming Events:
August 31st – September 4th – Men’s Ministry Road Trip
September 4th – Guest Speaker – Pastor Bob Henson
September 9th & 10th – Women of Faith Conference
September 18th – Baptism
October 1st – CLASS 101: Connecting With God’s Family

Prayer & Praise Workshop

Amy and I are glad to be home. We enjoyed our time away and now we are enjoying the freshness of the sea breeze. There is nothing like it!

All of us have a wonderful opportunity on Saturday. Our prayer ministry is sponsoring a Prayer & Praise Retreat. This is a great time to come away for a bit to pray and worship together. The event runs from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The cool thing is that you can come for the entire time or you may come and go. I encourage you to make some time to join us on Saturday. For more information go here…https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=250465721645721.

This Sunday we continue with The Summer of Love when we talk about Love Is Patient. We will share in Communion as well. I look forward to seeing you then.


Upcoming Events:
August 13th – Prayer & Praise Workshop
August 31st – September 4th – Men’s Ministry Road Trip
September 4th – Guest Speaker – Pastor Bob Henson
September 9th & 10th – Women of Faith Conference

Wanna Get Away?

One of the things that I love about the technology of today is that I can be mentored without ever leaving my desk. I have only met Rick Warren on one occasion, yet he mentors me monthly through his blog and daily through Twitter.

I learned this from Rick years ago and it is something that I try to employ in my life. I share these truths today because this is what Amy and I are doing next week. We leave Saturday for some rest and relaxation in Palm Springs. We will miss being at Venice, but sometimes you just have to get away and I know that you will enjoy hearing from others and not hearing from me for a change!
http://blog.pastors.com/blogs/pcom/the-jesus-model-of-ministry-relaxation/

I am praying for your week. You guys will have a great time on Sunday when Richie talks about Love Is Respectful. I will see you next week.


Upcoming Events:
August 7th – Richie Henson Speaking
August 13th – Prayer & Praise Workshop
August 31st – September 4th – Men’s Ministry Road Trip
September 4th – Guest Speaker – Pastor Bob Henson
September 9th & 10th – Women of Faith Conference

Back From the Desert

Amy and I just returned from a few days away with our family. We had a wonderful time, but we are glad to be home and are looking forward to seeing all of you on Sunday. Actually, I could have stood another couple of days of golf…but…I am looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday.

Just a couple of reminders…
The Men’s Ministry Road Trip is August 31-September 4. The cost is only $225.00 and there is still space available. If you need more information contact Brad Jensen at bradjensen7@sbcglobal.net.

Ladies, there are only 3 spots left for the Women of Faith Conference on September 9 & 10. The next three ladies to pay $89.00 get the spots. The conference will be great. The community with the ladies will be great. Don’t miss it. Make the time. Get your money in to Amy Henson this Sunday.

And…our prayer ministry, Just Pray, is sponsoring a Praise & Prayer Workshop on Saturday August 13th from 10:00 – 2:00 PM at Temescal Gateway Park. You may come and go as your schedule dictates. Check your handout on Sunday for more information or contact Richard at justprayvbc@gmail.com.

I am praying for your week. The Summer of Love continues on Sunday when we discover that Love Is Humble.


Upcoming Events:
July 30th – Seek N Surf
August 7th – Richie Henson Speaking
August 13th – Praise & Prayer Workshop
August 31st – September 4th – Men’s Ministry Road Trip
September 4th – Guest Speaker – Pastor Bob Henson
September 9th & 10th – Women of Faith Conference

Trips for Men & Women

Thank you to all of you who donated to and served at the Women’s Ministry Parking Lot Sale on Saturday. We raised $1,500.00 for our missionaries. We will be blessed to be a blessing to them at Christmas time.

Okay, let me keep it real today. I am going to preach…and I may even go to meddling so take it for what it is worth.

Let me talk to men first. Men we have room for you on our Men’s Ministry Road Trip August 31-September 4. The cost is only $225.00 for a five-day trip with four nights on a houseboat with all of the wakeboarding and personal watercraft that you can stand. That is an absolute bargain! Some of you think that you don’t have time to go or you cannot afford to go, but the truth is you cannot afford not to go. You need the community with other men. You need to be challenged in your walk with Christ. You need to get your junk together because your life, your marriage, and your kids need you to get your junk together. I promise you if you go…our speaker Paul Blue will challenge you. You will change and your life and your relationships will never be the same. It is a small investment to make. You will not regret it.

And…because I am an equal opportunity nag!! Ladies, there are five spots left for the Women of Faith Conference on September 9 & 10. The next five ladies to pay $89.00 get the spots. The women of Venice always have a wonderful time on their retreats. This will not be any different. The conference will be great. The community with the ladies will be great. Don’t miss it. Make the time. And again…$89.00 plus hotel is an absolute bargain. Get your money in to Amy Henson this Sunday.

I am praying for your week. I look forward to seeing you on Sunday when we continue our Summer of Love when we talk about Love Is Not Jealous.


Upcoming Events:
July 30th – Seek N Surf
August 7th – Richie Henson Speaking
August 31st – September 4th – Men’s Ministry Road Trip
September 4th – Guest Speaker – Pastor Bob Henson
September 9th & 10th – Women of Faith Conference

Women's Ministry Parking Lot Sale

Dear Venice Family,

Thank you to all of you who have brought items for our parking lot sale. It is not too late to bring items. We need more items. If you have items to donate you can bring them and leave them on the porch near the church office or you can even bring them as late as Saturday morning.

We need your help to set up on Saturday morning as well. The setup begins at 7:00 AM. In addition to the women who are coming to set up and run the sale, we need some men to help us Saturday morning to move heavier items like TVs. If you are available, please respond to my email address at amersh55@yahoo.com. I don’t want to have to call you. I can be very persuasive!! It is always better to volunteer than have me track you down. Haha! And…God will get glory from your service.

I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you Saturday morning at 7:00 AM. Remember…all the proceeds go to a good cause…Christmas Gifts for our missionaries! Thanks for your help and consideration.

Much Love,
Amy Henson

Upcoming Events:
July 16th – Seek N Surf
July 16thth – Women’s Ministry Parking Lot Sale
August 31st – September 4th – Men’s Ministry Road Trip
September 4th – Guest Speaker – Pastor Bob Henson
September 9th & 10th – Women of Faith Conference

At the End of the Day

We have all kinds of qualifiers that we use when we want to say something definitive. We say things like, “when all is said and done”, “when you boil it all down”, but perhaps our favorite these days is, “at the end of the day”. It is really quite effective. At the end of the day he is still a jerk. At the end of the day you have to be able to live with yourself. At the end of the day…it is what it is! (I couldn't resist...)

Jesus had an “at the end of the day.” Jesus basically said at the end of the day the only thing that really matters is that you love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and body and you love your neighbor as much as you love yourself.

The Apostle Paul had an “at the end of the day.” We see it here and it is the basis for our summer series The Summer of Love.
1 Corinthians 13:13
Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.
At the end of the day love is what matters most. Join us this Sunday as we learn to love God and love others.

Venice Church has a new fan page on Facebook. Head over there and “like” our page to get updates on everything happening with our church family. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Venice-Church/165528453498230

Upcoming Events:
July 10th – The Summer of Love…an 8 week study in 1 Corinthians 13
July 16th – Seek N Surf
July 16thth – Women’s Ministry Parking Lot Sale
August 31st – September 4th – Men’s Ministry Road Trip
September 4th – Guest Speaker – Pastor Bob Henson
September 9th & 10th – Women of Faith Conference

Growing People Change

It has been an eventful week around here. God has blessed us in so many ways. 7 people gave their lives to Christ in our service on Sunday. Thank you so much for praying this past week.

On Saturday and Sunday we gave away over 1,000 Venice Church pens to visitors at the Venice High School Centennial. Thank you to Paul Henson, Tom & Sharon Nichols, and Daniel Sweet for manning our booth at the event. Special thanks to Eddie & Dani Cross for giving their entire weekend to organize our booth and represent Venice Church so well at the centennial.

And…a beloved part of our church family went home to be with the Lord. Mrs. Adelia Walpole went home to be with the Lord last Wednesday. We are thankful for the promise of Scripture. She is absent from this body, but she is in the presence of the Lord. She was a blessing to all who knew her. Some of you knew her as Grandma Walpole. Some of you knew her as Shirley Twitchell’s mother. Mrs. Walpole loved Jesus and was a great encouragement to me. Her service is this Friday at 1:00 PM at Gates, Kingsley, Gates in Culver City. Please pray for Shirley and the rest of the family during this time of loss.

This Sunday we wrap up our series called That’s How We Roll. We will talk about this truth…according to the Scriptures growing people change. I look forward to seeing you then.

Venice Church has a new fan page on Facebook. Head over there and “like” our page to get updates on everything happening with our church family. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Venice-Church/165528453498230

Upcoming Events:
July 10th – The Summer of Love…an 8 week study in 1 Corinthians 13
July 16thth – Women’s Ministry Parking Lot Sale
August 31st – September 4th – Men’s Ministry Road Trip
September 4th – Guest Speaker – Pastor Bob Henson
September 9th & 10th – Women of Faith Conference

A Life-Changing Day

I hope that you are having a great week. I hope that you are praying with me about this Sunday. I believe that it is an important day, a big day. I am praying that it turns out to be a life-changing day for your friend who needs to meet and receive Jesus. I am praying for you. I am praying for your friend. Please pray for me. I am going to do my best to introduce your friend to Jesus. Pray that the Holy Spirit will touch our hearts on Sunday.

And…it will be our privilege to have our Missionaries Dave & Nan Walter with us on Sunday. I know that you will enjoy hearing from them. I know that many of you look forward to meeting them and many of you look forward to getting reacquainted with them.

If you are going to be at the Venice High School Centennial Celebration on Saturday and/or Sunday please stop by the Venice Church booth and say hello. We are very proud to be a part of this historic celebration in our community.

Venice Church has a new fan page on Facebook. Head over there and “like” our page to get updates on everything happening with our church family. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Venice-Church/165528453498230



Upcoming Events:
June 25th – Seek N Surf
June 26th – Missionaries Dave & Nan Walter
July 10th – The Summer of Love…an 8 week study in 1 Corinthians 13
July 16thth – Women’s Ministry Parking Lot Sale
August 31st – September 4th – Men’s Ministry Road Trip
September 9th & 10th – Women of Faith Conference

Father's Day

If you think about it Father’s Day is kind of weird. Some people are even opposed to celebrating Father’s Day. They think it is lame because they see it as a Hallmark creation. I once read where a guy, a father, said about Father’s Day, “Anyone can procreate, and most eventually do. I refuse to celebrate a statistical probability.” I get his point and having been raised by a father and having been a father now for 25 years I appreciate fatherhood more than ever. Obviously, I am not talking about the ability to procreate, but rather the skill of fathering. Fathering (parenting) is a skill. Good fathering can be learned. Every father has strengths and weaknesses. Take everything you can (the good and the bad) from your father and use it to grow into the person that God has called you to be. Give thanks and celebrate your father on Sunday.

And…this Sunday wear your favorite jersey to Venice Church to honor all the dads. We will continue with our series “That’s How We Roll” when we talk about community and fellowship. See you then.

Venice Church has a new fan page on Facebook. Head over there and “like” our page to get updates on everything happening with our church family. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Venice-Church/165528453498230


Upcoming Events:
June 18th – Rockstars Concert & Open House
June 19th – Father’s Day
June 22nd – EPIC Camp
June 25th – Seek N Surf
June 26th – Missionaries Dave & Nan Walter
July 16thth – Women’s Ministry Parking Lot Sale
August 31st – September 4th – Men’s Ministry Road Trip
September 9th & 10th – Women of Faith Conference

Venice High Centennial

Venice Church has been blessed to be a part of this community for 84 years. That is a testimony to God’s faithfulness and the faithfulness of his people that have been a part of this great church. Our longevity in the neighborhood is surpassed by only a few entities. One of them is Venice High School. Venice High is celebrating its Centennial June 24th -26th with an extravaganza that encompasses the entire weekend. There will be a festival on the font lawn of the school on that Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

We would like to be there with a booth to help them celebrate. We will need quite a few people to man the booth. If you are alum or would like to represent Venice Church at their Centennial Celebration, please let me know by firing me an email.

Venice Church has a new fan page on Facebook. Head over there and “like” our page to get updates on everything happening with our church family. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Venice-Church/165528453498230

This Sunday we roll on with our series That’s How We Roll when we talk about service and ministry. I look forward to seeing you there.

Upcoming Events:
June 18th – Rockstars Concert & Open House
June 19th – Father’s Day
June 22nd – EPIC Camp
June 26th – Missionaries Dave & Nan Walter
July 16thth – Women’s Ministry Parking Lot Sale
August 31st – September 4th – Men’s Ministry Road Trip
September 9th & 10th – Women of Faith Conference

How We Roll

Summer is approaching and things are heating up here at Venice Church. There is all kinds of stuff going on.

It is not too late to get in the Church Membership class on Saturday. CLASS 101: Connecting With God’s Family is this Saturday at 9:00 AM. If you have not signed up but would like to attend…please respond to this email. I will get you enrolled.

This Sunday…
…The Rockstars Kids are serving breakfast to our Senior Citizens at 9:00 AM in the Berean Room. If you are 60 and up you are welcome to join them.

…We will be receiving donations for our EPIC Student Ministry Summer Camp. The cost of camp is $200.00 per camper. If you want to give just put your gift in an envelope and mark EPIC Camp on it. And…during the offering on Sunday the EPIC Youth Ministry Band will be playing. I am looking forward to hearing them play.

…I will begin a new series called That’s How We Roll. I am going to be talking about our core values here at Venice Church.


Venice Church has a new fan page on Facebook. Head over there and “like” our page to get updates on everything happening with our church family. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Venice-Church/165528453498230


Upcoming Events:
June 4th – CLASS 101: Connecting With God’s Family
June 5th – Rockstars & Senior Adult Breakfast
June 5th – EPIC Youth Band
June 18th – Rockstars Concert & Open House
June 19th – Father’s Day
June 22nd – EPIC Camp
June 26th – Missionaries Dave & Nan Walter
July 16thth – Women’s Ministry Parking Lot Sale
August 31st – Men’s Ministry Road Trip

Fan Page

I can’t believe that Memorial Day weekend is upon us. This year is moving briskly and what a year that it has been. God has been extremely good to us at Venice Church. He has blessed us in so many ways. We have seen many give their lives to Christ. We have baptized a few of you. Maybe your next step is church membership.

If you are an attendee of Venice Church and you are interested in church membership or just knowing more about Venice Church, CLASS 101: Connecting With God’s Family is for you. I teach the class and it is being offered on Saturday morning June 4th from 9:00 to noon. I would love to see you there. We will provide coffee and a light breakfast. If you want to sign up you can respond to this email or just mark the “101” box on your response card on Sunday.

Venice Church has a new fan page on Facebook. Head over there and “like” our page to get updates on everything happening with our church family. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Venice-Church/165528453498230


Upcoming Events:

June 4th – CLASS 101: Connecting With God’s Family

June 5th – Rockstars & Senior Adult Breakfast

June 18th – Rockstars Concert & Open House

June 19th – Father’s Day

June 22nd – EPIC Camp

June 26th – Missionaries Dave & Nan Walter

July 16thth – Women’s Ministry Parking Lot Sale

August 31st – Men’s Ministry Road Trip

Membership

Ladies, your Women’s Ministry Service Project is this Saturday @ 10:30 AM. You are going to put together care packages for the men and women of our Armed Forces. Your help is needed. Please contact Denise Jensen if you have any questions. Bjensen623@verizon.net.

If you are an attendee of Venice Church and you are interested in church membership or just knowing more about Venice Church, CLASS 101: Connecting With God’s Family is for you. I teach the class and it is being offered on Saturday morning June 4th from 9:00 to noon. I would love to see you there. We will provide coffee and a light breakfast. If you want to sign up you can respond to this email or just mark the “101” box on your response card on Sunday.

We continue our family series on Sunday talking about “Family Matters”. I look forward to seeing you then.


Upcoming Events:
May 21st – Women’s Ministry
June 4th – CLASS 101: Connecting With God’s Family
June 18th – Rockstars Concert & Open House
June 19th – Father’s Day
June 22nd – EPIC Camp
June 26th – Missionaries Dave & Nan Walter
July 16thth – Women’s Ministry Parking Lot Sale
August 31st – Men’s Ministry Road Trip

Men & Women

The next couple of weeks present us with some very important opportunities.

It all begins this Sunday following the morning service. Men’s Ministry wraps up its season with a BBQ at Bob Tripp’s house. (1089 Palms Blvd. Venice 90291). There will be great food, great fellowship, the season wrap up, and information about the upcoming trip and season.

And ladies…you have an important Women’s Ministry Service Project coming up on Saturday May 21st @ 10:30 AM. You are going to be putting together care packages for the men and women of our Armed Forces. We need you to participate. We need to know that you are going to participate. We need you to sign up at the information counter right after the service on Sunday. If you are not able to attend on Saturday the 21st, please bring your donations this Sunday. There will be ladies out there to assist you and to answer your questions. Contact Denise Jensen if you have any questions. Bjensen623@verizon.net.

We roll on with our series Family Vacation this Sunday. We are going to talk about your view of God and how it affects your family.

Upcoming Events:
May 15th – Men’s Ministry
May 21st – Women’s Ministry
June 4th – CLASS 101: Connecting With God’s Family
June 18th – Rockstars Concert & Open House
June 19th – Father’s Day
June 22nd – EPIC Camp
June 26th – Missionaries Dave & Nan Walter
July 16thth – Women’s Ministry Parking Lot Sale
August 31st – Men’s Ministry Road Trip

Hats!

This is a special Ladies Edition Touching Base! Men you can read it…I just don’t know that you will find it that interesting.

Okay ladies…first of all this Sunday is Mother’s Day and in the spirit of Mother’s Day…and to prove that the Brits have nothing on us with their fancy Royal Wedding…we are inviting all the ladies to wear hats on Sunday! Guys, you can wear a hat if you want, but we would love to see the ladies in a fancy hat on Sunday. It will be a lot of fun! I hope that you all will participate. Men wear team jerseys on Father’s Day. Ladies can wear hats on Mother’s Day.

And ladies…you have an important Women’s Ministry Event coming up on Saturday May 21st @ 10:30 AM. You are going to be putting together care packages for the men and women of our Armed Forces. We need you to participate. We need to know that you are going to participate. We need you to sign up at the information counter right after the service on Sunday. There will be ladies out there to assist you and to answer your questions. Contact Denise Jensen if you have any questions. Bjensen623@sbcglobal.net.

We roll on with our series Family Vacation this Sunday. We are going to talk about foundations that matter. I will see you then.

Upcoming Events:
May 8th – Mother’s Day
May 15th – Men’s Ministry
May 21st – Women’s Ministry
June 4th – CLASS 101: Connecting With God’s Family
June 18th – Rockstars Concert & Open House
June 19th – Father’s Day
June 22nd – EPIC Camp
June 26th – Missionaries Dave & Nan Walter
July 16thth – Women’s Ministry Parking Lot Sale

Another Big Day Is Coming

We live in a very complex world. The complexity of our world puts a lot of pressure on the family. Sunday I will begin a new five week series called Family Vacation. I hope to help us establish a foundation and acquire the necessary tools to have a strong and loving family in our complex world.

And…at the end of the service on Sunday we will baptize. If you have accepted Christ, but have not been baptized Sunday is the day. If you would like more information about baptism or want to be baptized that day you can sign up by responding to this email.

And…this Sunday right after the service is the EPIC Youth Ministry Camp Fundraiser Lunch. Lunch is free, but we need your help to send teenagers to camp this summer. Make plans to attend the lunch and bring your checkbook and help sponsor a camper. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Upcoming Events:
May 1st – Baptism
May 1st – EPIC Camp Fundraiser Lunch
May 8th – Mother’s Day
May 15th – Men’s Ministry
May 21st – Women’s Ministry
June 4th – CLASS 101: Connecting With God’s Family
June 18th – Rockstars Concert & Open House
June 19th – Father’s Day
June 22nd – EPIC Camp
July 16thth – Women’s Ministry Parking Lot Sale

Passion Week

I hope that your Passion Week is going well and that you are planning to be with us for our Good Friday Service @ 7:00 PM and one of our two Easter Services on Sunday @ 9:00 or 10:45 AM. We have some good services planned for you. Come and invite somebody to come with you.

One week from Sunday, May 1st, is a very important day here at Venice with two very significant events taking place. We will baptize at the end of the service on May 1st. If you have accepted Christ, but have not been baptized May 1st is the day. If you would like more information about baptism or want to be baptized that day you can sign up by responding to this email.

Also on May 1st is the EPIC Youth Ministry Camp Fundraiser Lunch. Lunch is free, but we need your help to send teenagers to camp this summer. Make plans to attend the lunch and bring your checkbook and help sponsor a camper. Your help is greatly appreciated.


Upcoming Events:
April 22nd – Good Friday Service – 7:00 PM
April 24th – Easter – 2 Services @ 9:00 & 10:45
May 1st – Baptism
May 1st – EPIC Camp Fundraiser Lunch
May 8th – Mother’s Day
May 15th – Men’s Ministry
May 21st – Women’s Ministry
June 4th – CLASS 101: Connecting With God’s Family
June 18th – Rockstars Concert & Open House
June 19th – Father’s Day
June 22nd – EPIC Camp
July 16thth – Women’s Ministry Parking Lot Sale

Greeting Ministry

We have been praying that souls would be saved and lives would be changed during this time leading up to Easter and throughout the Easter season. God has blessed and we have seen 17 people give their lives to Christ just this month. This coming Monday and Tuesday our 40,000 Easter door hangers will go out. Please pray with me that they will land in the hands of people who need Jesus and are seeking God.

And…make your plans to be with us next week for our Good Friday service and for one of our Easter services.

God has been so good to us to send us many visitors to our services. Many are finding Christ. Many are finding a home here at Venice. Thank you for being so welcoming as a church family. It really makes a difference.

With Easter approaching and more and more visitors expected we want to be more organized in our effort to greet our guests, attendees, and members. If you are interested in participating in a more formal greeting ministry, please plan to hang around for a few minutes on Sunday right after the service. If you are interested in greeting at the front door, dispensing information, passing out bulletins, or helping with some ushering this meeting is for you. All that is required is a warm handshake and a friendly smile. My wife Amy will lead this organizational meeting. Please meet her near the piano in the worship center. If you have any questions you may contact Amy at amersh55@yahoo.com.

Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. 8) But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 1 John 4:7-8


Upcoming Events:
April 22nd – Good Friday Service – 7:00 PM
April 24th – Easter – 2 Services @ 9:00 & 10:45
May 1st – Baptism
May 1st – EPIC Camp Fundraiser Lunch
May 8th – Mother’s Day
May 15th – Men’s Ministry
May 21st – Women’s Ministry
June 18th – Rockstars Concert & Open House
June 19th – Father’s Day
July 16thth – Women’s Ministry Parking Lot Sale