For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many. - Mark 10:45
This week harkens back to the devotion from last week. Are you seeking to DO something or BE something? If we are, in fact, seeking to BE and LIVE as followers of Christ, then we can and should rejoice in the times that we are living lives of service to others and the world. Sometimes service is in boisterous and communal ways, and sometimes service is in the quiet of prayer, and sometimes service is in the working behind the scenes so that our communal events are well balanced.
Serving others, as Jesus shows us and tells us, is the path to true greatness.
This is such a startling verse, if we really think about it. We often believe OURSELVES to be servants of God. We learn in our work and study that we follow Jesus and God. We worship God, absolutely. When we read this verse and understand Jesus as a servant to the world AND He gave his life as a “ransom for many”, how does that reshape our thinking, our action, our lives? Do we also find ways to give our lives for others?
In what ways are we servants of God and servants to the world? How genuinely, passionately, thoroughly are you willing to be of service?
Peace, Pastor Erin
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If you consider TLC your church home, whether or not you’re a member, we’d love for you to add or update your information in our upcoming Church Directory! Please take a moment to review your details. Click the links below to add/update your information or review the current directory.
If you'd like to update or add your picture, send a photo to Leo at office@tlcventura.org or find Anna between services to have your picture taken.
As All Saints Sunday approaches on November 3, we take a moment to remember members of our church and families who are no longer with us. To include a recently-departed family member in the service, send a photo with their birth and passing dates to office@tlcventua.org by October 28.
Hocus Pocus & Pumpkin Painting Thank You's! Thank you so much to everyone who attended and those who volunteered their time and energy to make our Hocus Pocus and pumpkin painting event a huge success! We couldn’t have done it without the amazing support and enthusiasm from Frank Maggio, Karl Arasmith, Hunter Young, Nancy Bocovich, John Crowley, Karen Jensen, Don Frazeur, Pr. Erin and Tim Martinson. Your help is truly appreciated and we hope to see ALL of you at our next event in December.
Our annual Book Give-Away will be on October 27, in the fellowship hall between services and after the 11am service. We will be accepting donated books the week of October 21-26. Drop the books off in the garden room, or you may see Leo for assistance. On October 27, donations of food or other items will be taken to Project Understanding or The City Center, and cash donations will go to Trinity’s Neighbor Aid fund to help families in need.
Pastor Todd's Naval Service Update Pastor Todd is currently serving with the Navy aboard the USS KIDD (DDG 100) in Everett, Washington, from October 8 until his return on November 2. Read his latest SITREP (Situation Report) about a Baptism at sea!
Are you seeking spiritual direction, life coaching, or grief counseling? Pastor Erin is here to offer a listening ear and support as you navigate life's challenges. The first 3 sessions are no cost for TLC members. A nominal fee will be charged for subsequent sessions. Pastor Erin can be reached at pastorerin@tlcventura.org or by phone at 805-644-7474 to schedule your initial consultation and begin your journey toward greater peace and fulfillment.
November Blood Pressure Check Schedule
November 3 - 10:00am
November 17 - 10:00am and 12:00pm
Blood pressure checks are available the 1st and 3rd Sundays in the prayer room between services. Our faith community nurse, Karen Jensen, RN, PhD, will be on hand.
Project Understanding is in need of any type of nonperishable food items and heavy plastic grocery bags.
City Center is in need of any type of cleaning supplies and size 6 diapers.
Your support is greatly appreciated. Please place items in the baskets located in the gathering space.
October 23 - Colby Christenson, Deborah Clark October 24 - Teresa Boyd October 25 - Jessica Wall October 26 - William Connelly October 28 - Scarlett Williams
Please keep the following people in your prayers:
For Comfort, Healing and Strength: Joyce Opjorden Mulvina Smith Nancy White Chris Wilson Belinda Olson Mike Diaz The family of Rochelle Nagy, grandmother of Danielle Mendoza at her death
