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Life Communities are midsize groups of people (usually of 17-75), often experiencing a common stage in life, who gather to hear God’s Word taught, encourage one another through prayer, discover ways to serve the group and the larger church body or community and welcome guests into the fold: See >> The Life Community Ministry at Venture. << for more information about Mission, Scope and Goals of Life Communities.
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Early Risers................................................................................................
Leader: Carl Schultz and Jim Staehs
Start your day of worship and fellowship studying the Word with one another in an open forum. The class is currently studying Peter 1 & 2. |
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Room 214 |
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| Sunday 9:00 AM |
Koinonia (age 50+)....................................................................................
Leader: Curt & Gracie Willson
A lively community of believers maximizing their second half of life through Bible study, fellowship, and loving service to others through prayer. In addition, there are special events and in-home Bible studies during the week. For more information see >> Koinonia <<. The singles in the class meet for special activities, see >> 50 Plus Singles << for more information. |
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Venue 2 |
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GPS (Growth People and Service) ........................................................
Leader: Frank and Rhonda Teruel (832-0771 or 832-0671)
“Know Your Path!” Where are you headed in your life journey? We are a group of all ages who are growing together, encouraging each other, having a blast, and serving our church and community. Everyone is welcome. Join us we venture through God's word together. Check us out at
>>www.venturegps.org<< for more information. |
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Room 224 |
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Truth Seekers ............................................................................................
Leader: Stan and Donna Bales (266-9764)
You'll experience a warm welcome! Join us as we enjoy a time of light refreshment, prayer, worship, and study. Stan will lead in expository as well as topical teaching; class participation is encouraged. You'll find times of fellowship, service, and activities - and an occasional trip. This class is open to all ages and both couples and singles. Visit our new class web site at www.truthseekersclass.shutterfly.com and enter the password "venture." |
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Room 217-218 |
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Act II......................................................................................................
Leader:John Lyons (jlyons611@gmail.com)
For those (40s-50s plus, couples or singles) desiring to be in a community and grow in their relationship with Christ, along with other like-minded followers of Jesus. The focus is on supporting one another by fellowship, prayer, and expository teaching of Scripture. Currently we are studying the Gospel of Matthew. |
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Room 213 |
| Sunday 11:00 AM |
Focus (Singles 40+) ...................................................................................
Leader: LeRoy Eikanas
Teacher: Bert Dollahite
The current study is
Romans. Bert Dollahite (Venture Christian Elder) will bring his unique teaching and preparation to bear on this important letter full of doctrine. Although the focus is single adults, all are welcome. For more information please contact Bert Dollahite (268-3669). |
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Room 217 |
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Growing Families .......................................................................................
Leader: Jim & Darlene Weber
Teacher: Carol Vander Baan
We are a community of adults (many of whom have children ranging from new born to college aged), and we enjoy participating in social events and service opportunities together. We focus on strengthening our marriages, sharpening our parenting skills, and personally drawing closer to our Lord. We meet for a time of fellowship, prayer and teaching. Our current topic is Love and Logic, a popular study providing simple and practical techniques to help parents with kids of all ages raise responsible kids, have more fun in their role, and easily and immediately change their children’s behavior. There is no need to sign up, and you can start attending at any time. |
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Room 213
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New Horizons .............................................................................................
Leader: Joe and Faye Viskovich
Come join this exciting mid-sized community as we pursue God’s divine purpose for our lives and the steps necessary to achieve our mission as believers. We begin with a time of fellowship, light refreshments, and prayer. This group is open to adults of all ages and all levels of spiritual growth. |
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Room 218 |
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Family AdVenture formerly Parent.Net ..................................................................................
Teachers: Jackie Phillips (408.927.6129)
We are a family-focused community exploring biblical approaches to the cultural challenges of today’s families. Topics range from family communication skills, raising faith-filled children, needs of aging parents, to enhancing marriages, through a variety of media and live discussion. |
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Seekers .....................................................................................................
Leader: Frank and Bev Buxton, Penny Hess
Teacher: Gary Hess
Our group is composed of warm, friendly, and faithful members of all ages. We have wonderful times of fellow-ship and prayer each week as well as, social events throughout the year. Our ongoing focus is the interaction of the church and culture. |
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Room 214 |
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Spectrum ...................................................................................................
Leader: Wayne Niblack
Spectrum is a class for all ages, junior high through adult. We begin each week with a time of singing (mostly hymns), a prayer time, and then a Bible lesson. We alternate studying Old Testament and New Testament books. We enjoy having gust missionary and ministry speakers; our main social events are class potlucks. |
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Room 216 |
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Strong Tower ..............................................................................................
Leaders: Ken Robertson (264-4169); email: kenalma57@aol.com
Clyde Beck (265-0767); email: clydearch@att.net
Caring friendships and spiritual encouragement in the setting of home-based fellowship dinners, service, outreach, and special events encourage deepening connections for those who prefer an off-site community, and for those whose schedules or Sunday service may prevent participating in the AM Sunday. All ages and all walks of life are welcome. A small group which meets on Thursdays provides a variety of in-depth study opportunities for community members.
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