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Masks are optional for services and other activities in the sanctuary.

Masking is still a welcome practice, and we will continue to provide masks to those who desire them. Masked individuals are free to sit throughout the sanctuary.

We do ask that people without masks leave the section of seats nearest the open windows available for individuals who will be more comfortable being among other masked worshipers.

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We are egalitarian, Reform in ideology and practice. The doors of TBT are always open to you, and we would be delighted to welcome you into this Jewish community.

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We are a nondenominational church that is simply made up of followers of Christ (Christians). We believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and the Gospel is For All people.


Join us in person for class at 10:00 and or service at 11:00 at the building. If you are not able to attend in person you can watch the service here vcofc.com


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In 2020 we switched from audio recordings to streaming video on facebook and youtube. We still have our back catalog of MP3's avalable here


In my last article I mentioned that I believe we should plan for things and not just wait for stuff to happen. I also said that was the subject of a different article.


I am sure many of you have been waiting on the edge of your seats for me to get this article written. Yeah, I know.... but here it is anyway. (Grin)


I have friends that are super planners. Everything is planned down to the last detail. I have other friends that don't plan a thing. They just go through life drifting aimlessly and are always surprised when something does not work out the way they wanted it to. For me, I fall somewhere in between. So this week I thought we could take a couple minutes and look at what the bible says about planning. The first scripture that I think about when thinking about planning is Luke 14:28 "Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won't you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money". This scripture is part of a larger thought of counting the cost of following Jesus. But I think the principle here applies to everything in life from switching jobs to buying a house or even getting married. Planning and counting the cost goes hand in hand.

The next scripture that comes to mind is Proverbs 16:3 "Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established". God is with us. As long as we (and our plans) are committed to the Lord and they are in keeping with his will He will bless them.

I would encourage you to read all of Proverbs 16. When you make you plans try not to hold on to them so tightly that there is no room for God to move you around in his plans for you.

So here is something interesting to think about. Is asking God to lead you, guide you, open paths for you, and being willing to follow that path wherever it takes you failing to plan? While I was in the Navy we could change duty stations every 4 years. We did not make great plans on where we wanted to go or what we wanted to do, instead Donna and I would pray to God and ask him to send us where He needed us. Andrew and Jaime did the same thing when they were looking to become missionaries. They prayed to God for guidance, approval and assistance. I think in these cases we counted the cost, we willingly stepped out in faith trusting God to care for us.

With that I will conclude by saying I think there is room for super planners as long as they don't try to interfere with God's plan for them. I think there is room for us that are a little looser with their plans as long as we are open to the guidance God gives us. I don't think it is good to have no plans and drift along hoping to get something out of life. As my old Master Chief told me on more than one occasion "Failing to plan is a plan to fail"

Breathe in and breathe out. Place your hand a foot away from your mouth. Do you feel the wind of your breath on your hand? How close do you have to be to notice the smell of someone’s breath? If they had garlic, you can be further away.

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Ventura Missionary Church is a place where people can discover Jesus, engage in life-giving community, use their gifts to serve their church family, and impact the world around them with the love of Jesus.

Come early to grab a cup of coffee and meet new friends! If you haven't joined us before or if it's been a while, click on our "I'm New" tab in the menu to learn what to expect.

PLASTIC TROPHIES - THE LIES WE BELIEVE: Access Weekly Discussion Guides from the tab below. Discussion guides for the following week are uploaded each Friday.

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A camp for kids and teens in the Ventura County foster care system

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At Ventura Missionary, we strive to partner with families to live and share the transforming love of Jesus by providing environments where kids can experience the truths of the Bible and learn and grow together, while resourcing families with tools to talk about these truths with their kids.

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Our middle school and high school students meet regularly to worship, play games, and hear an awesome message.

Click the tab below for details about camp and other opportunities for students in grades 6-12.

4worldlovers: Fortress Church is a growing & dynamic church family. We take serious the teachings of Jesus Christ and His Word. Here at Fortress Church our motto is, “Live Your Purpose.”

We believe God has given every person He created a purpose that is meant to transform their life and the world around them. Everyone is welcomed at Fortress Church, so come on out, and experience a loving family, powerful worship, passionate sermons, and many ways to help grow the Kingdom of God!

4worldlovers: We host a yearly healing talk in our community, which is open to the public. Speakers are part of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston. View upcoming healing talks in Southern California and be sure to see recent talks. No RSVP is required, and you can also view events on Facebook. Your friends and family are invited as well!

Current healing examples through Christian Science are shared at Wednesday testimony meetings, and discussed as part of our weekly Bible study and prayer Zoom meetings. We have a special service on Thanksgiving Day.