September 20, 2023

Help Serve the Homeless

This Saturday, September 23 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM

The Branch BBQ will serve a meal to folks without homes at "Ventura Cove Park" - our "B" location. See the maps on our website showing our "B" location.

Please remember that no quantity is too small or too large, bring what you can.

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Homeless Veterans Initiative

The last day is this Sunday, September 24!

There is one more Sunday to find out how you can help supply furniture, new bedding, kitchenware, small appliances, and more to veterans in need. This is a wonderful opportunity to be a blessing to those who have served our country.

For more information, please contact Missions Director, Gretchen Scruggs.

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Healing Trauma

Wednesday, September 27 | 7:00 PM | Parlor

Is your life disrupted by the effects of past trauma?

Stephen Ministry is sponsoring an educational presentation on Healing Psychological Trauma Through EMDR by Emily Corner, PhD, MSPC.

All are welcome, including guests.

Please RSVP to Nancy Rein (760-533-9684), Stephen Ministry Leader.

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New Dedicated Hymnals & Bibles

Would you like to place your dedicated Hymnals or Bibles in the sanctuary?

Please come join those who will be putting these in the pews for use in worship:

Hymnals - Saturday, September 30 at 1:00 PM

All new Hymnals with dedications will be ready to be placed, along with all the rest which will fill the pews.

Bibles – Saturday, October 28 at 1:00 PM

All dedicated Bibles will be placed on this date along with the rest of our new Bibles which we will begin using on Reformation Sunday.

No advance notice is required, but please contact Twyla Arant with any questions or if you wish to confirm your attendance on one or both dates.

*Any member of the congregation can dedicate a Bible or hymnal with a one-time donation of $50. You may designate your dedication “In Honor Of” or “In Memory Of” someone special to you, or simply “To the Glory of God.”

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Blood Drive

Sunday, October 1

8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Give Blood. Help save lives!

The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be on The Village Church campus on Sunday, October 1. Donors must be at least 18 years old, and all blood types are needed.

All donors will receive a gift card for Chick-fil-A in Encinitas!

Schedule your appointment today!

Ladle Fellowship Youth Serve Trip

Sunday, October 1

Village Church Youth is partnering with Ladle Fellowship in downtown San Diego to serve! Our students will participate in food & beverage service; clothing; property check-in, wheelchair assistance, etc. Parents & siblings are welcome!

We will serve lunch in the Youth room and leave in the Church Shuttle Van by 12:15 PM and we'll be back at the church by 4:00 PM.

Please RSVP with Chris Hecker, Director of Youth Ministry

Employment Opportunities at The Village Church!

As a church, we want to present everyone mature in Christ through learning, connecting, healing, and serving. The call to ministry is filled with opportunities and challenges, and we believe that no one on our staff is here by accident. We want every staff member to be on a great team, have chances for the development of themselves and others, and have room to innovate.

We invite you to learn more about the job opportunities at The Village Church.

Job Opportunities

Explorations:

New Member Class

Sunday, October 8

11:45 AM – 1:45 PM

Join the Pastors and Leaders for lunch and conversation on what it means to become a member of The Village Church. Opportunities to join will be available or just come and check it out!

Please contact our church office for your reservation or contact Rev. Jan Cook (janc@villagechurch.org) with any questions.

Sunday Bible Study

Guest Leaders

Sunday, October 8 & 15

10:30 – 11:30 AM

There will be guest leaders at our Sunday Morning Bible Study!

Randy Giusta from Young Life will join us on Sunday, October 8 and Jose Vallejo from Urban Life will join us the week after on Sunday, October 15.

All are welcome!

For more information contact

Rev. Jan Cook.

Amor Ministries 1-Day Mission Trip

Saturday, October 14

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

We will partner with our Missions team & Amor Ministries to assist in building a home in Mexico. Passport Required. We will travel as a group with our Missions team.

Please bring water, lunch, and gloves. Dinner will be provided on the way home. Wear pants & closed-toe shoes. Dress in layers for a variety of weather. Hat recommended.

Adult Bible Studies

Sunday Morning Bible Study | 10:30 AM | Acts and Messianic Prophecies

Meets in Fellowship Center Room B, led by Bill Hoehn and Brenda Meredith. contact Rev. Jan Cook at janc@villagechurch.org.

Monday Evening Bible Study | 6:30 PM | Walk Through the Bible

Meets on campus (and via Zoom), led by Elder Laura Metzger, ljmetzger@gmail.com.

La Costa Glen Bible Study | Tuesdays – 10:00 AM | Exodus

Meets in the Laguna Room at La Costa Glen. Contact Alan Goodman for more information at alang@lcglen.com.

Men’s Bible Study | Wednesdays – 6:30 AM | Exodus

Meets at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club. Exodus – the story of the birth of the nation of Israel, led by our Pastors. Contact Elder Michael Dyer at michaeldyer98@gmail.com.

Women’s Bible Study | Wednesdays – 9:00 AM | Exodus

Meets in the Fellowship Center, followed by small groups. Contact Terri Dickson at terri.dickson@gmail.com.

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Music Ministry Opportunities

The Music Ministries of the church are starting back up for the season. We have opportunities for musicians 4 to 94 years old; including our Children’s Choir, Youth Choir, Chancel Choir, Village Ringers handbell ensemble, and more!

No experience or church affiliation is necessary.

Please see our music ministries page or contact Twyla Arant for more information.