Children’s
Ministries
Ministry Leader: Pastor Richie Litonjua (646.4324)
Children’s Ministries
offer a variety of programs including Nursery, Baby Bibleland, All Stars (our
mid-week program, Promiseland (our Sunday program),
special events, Vacation Bible School and other children’s ministry
opportunities throughout the year.
Children’s Ministries are in
constant need for volunteers, some long term as teachers and aid’s, some short
term as in Kid’s Night Out and Vacation Bible School.
Volunteers for Children’s
Ministries need to be creative, energetic and have a love and understanding of
children.
Promiseland: For children birth to 6th
grade.
When.
Sundays 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
(during regular Worship service).
Where.
Promiseland rooms next to the sanctuary.
All Stars:
For children ages 4 years to 6th grade.
When:
Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 8:00
PM.
Where:
Promiseland rooms next to the
sanctuary.
If you have any questions or
would like further information, please contact the church office.
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Youth Ministries
Ministry Leader: Pastor Ryan Smith (646.4324)
Visit
webpage
for more info
or contact Pastor Ryan Smith or at 646.4324.
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Hospital Visitation
Ministry
Leader: Pastor Larry Skinner (646.4324)
Hospital Visitation
Ministries.
Ministering to those who are hospitalized.
For more information on the
Hospital Visitation Ministries, please contact Pastor Larry Skinner via email
at
lskinner@ovcc.org, or call 646.4324.
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Shut-in Ministry
Ministry
Leader: Pastor Larry Skinner (646.4324)
Shut In Ministries.
Our purpose is to
encourage, comfort, counsel and express love and concern for those unable to
attend church for any reason what so ever, and especially to offer the Lord’s
supper (communion).
Our objective is to let these
people know that we at OVCC love them and we care!
For more information on the
Shut-In Ministries, please contact Pastor Larry (646-4324).
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Prayer Chain
Ministry
Leader: Bev Armstrong (646.2140).
Prayer Chain Ministry.
Prayer chain ministry is a group of people educated to serving the church
family and others in their time of need through intercessory prayer. As prayer
requests are made known, the group prays individually and collectively for the
specific needs of the church body.
For more information on the
Prayer Chain Ministries, please contact
Cathy Pagnusat at 646.4324
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Life Design
Ministry
Leader: Cindy Wachter(646.4324) Randi McAfee (646.4042)
Life Design Ministry.
A topical Bible study which addresses the needs of the whole woman. Free
Bibles are given to those who request them. There is a fee for the class but
scholarships are available. Electives include such classes as exercise,
cooking, craft’s, photography, gardening, book studies, knitting etc. (Every
session, there are three different classes to choose from).
A children’s program is
offered for ages 9 mos. – 4 years. It is free and the children learn a lesson,
which at times correlates with the women’s study.
Babies 9 mos. And younger
stay with their mom’s in “The New Mom’s Class.”
Mission:
Bring people to Jesus
Christ and teach them in His way of life.
When:
Wednesdays @ 9:15 AM.
Where:
Ojai Valley Community Church
Fall – 10 weeks
Winter – 10 weeks
Spring – 6 weeks
For more information on the
Life’s Design Ministries, please contact Kari Rodems 646.0818.
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Small Groups Ministry
Ministry
Leader: Church Office (646.4324)
Small Groups Ministry.
Small
groups gather at various homes throughout the week for fellowship and Bible
study. Ranging in size from 4 to 12 people each, these groups study different
books of the Bible or Christian topics according to the peoples’ interests and
needs.
For more information on the
Small Group Ministries, please contact Cathy Pagnusat via email at
cpagnusat@ovcc.org, or call 646.4324.
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Adult Education
(Sunday School)
Ministry Leader:
Kurt Sowa (646.9817)
Vision.
Our vision is to educate
adults in the Word of God and to apply the Scriptures to our everyday lives.
Goal.
Our goal is to reach out to
more adults within the congregation and educate them about the Word of God.
Belief.
The world today can be a
confusing, frustrating, and intimidating place. To feel secure in such
an environment requires that we get to know God and learn to discern truth
from fiction. Spending time in the Word of God and studying the examples
provided by Scripture helps us to know God, His character, His truth, and His
love. It is our belief that as people gain a better understanding of the
Bible, as Christians, they’ll be better equipped to deal with the day-to-day
issues confronting them.
When.
Sunday mornings, 9:00 AM –
9:50 AM
Where.
Leis Hall
For more information on the
Sunday school program, please contact Kurt Sowa via email at
ksowa@deckers.com, or call 646.9817.
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Men’s Ministries
Ministry
Leader: Don Smith (746.3172)
Men’s Ministries. Includes Saturday breakfasts, with special guest
speakers that offer a time for fellowship and growing. Plus there are other
activities such as Promise Keepers, Missions trips, etc.
When.
Call Don Smith for times and location.
For more information on the
Men’s Ministries, please contact Don Smith at
746.3172.
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Care
Bags
Care Bags Ministries.
Provides new clothes, toys and personal hygiene items to children entering the
foster care system which places 30-60 kids a month in our community! We commit
to 30-40 bags twice a year, before Christmas and in June. They collect items
throughout the year and put announcements in the bulletin when needed.
For more information on the
Care Bags ministry, contact Church Office at (646-4324).
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Crafts That Mend
Ministry
Leader:
Crafts That Mend Ministry. This
ministry of compassion and service is open to everyone. We make crafts to give
to needy children and women, teens, and seniors. Mother/daughter teams
especially welcome!
We make hats, scarves,
blankets, dolls and puppets, booties for the Pregnancy Center, drawstring bags
for the Care Bag ministry and cards for our shut-ins and military.
No experience is necessary.
We have great teachers for all projects.
For more information on the
Crafts That Mend Ministries, please contact the church office 646.4324.
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Women’s Retreat
Ministry
Leader: Billye Bonsworth (649-3456)
Women’s Retreat
Ministries.
Each spring, women gather together for a refreshing spiritual
retreat.
When: May 3-4,
2008
Where: Avilla, CA
2008 Women's retreat has come and gone. If you
see Billye around, be sure to thank her for a job well done!
For more information on the
Women’s Retreat Ministries, please contact Billye Bonsworth (649-3456)
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Plugged-In Ministries
Ministry Leader Bill Burr (646.9554)
Plugged-In Ministries.
Facilitates
keeping the church body connected with one another and updating the churches
directory through the ‘Friendship Connection Board’ process. Staffs the
information center after church on Sundays to guide visitors, newcomers and
regulars alike to information about what’s going on at OVCC.
For more information on the
Plugged-In Ministries, please contact Bill Burr via email at
burrfly@sbcglobal.net, or call 646.9554.
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New
Believers
Ministry
Leader Bill Burr (646.9554)
New Believers' Ministries.
Connection
with and discilpling New Believers through relationship, fellowship,
mentoring, teaching and guidance in their new Christian walk.
For more information on the
New Believers' Ministries, please contact
Bill Burr via email at
burrfly@sbcglobal.net, or call 646.9554.
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Divorce Care
Ministry Leader
Roberta Stein (649-1226)
Divorce Care Ministry.
This 13
week course consisting of a video presentation, bible study and group
discussion has been used very effectively across the nation for several years.
The class is open year round so that anyone can join in at any time.
The objective is to take
people who are going through a divorce or separation and give them
encouragement and hope that God has not abandoned them and that is possible to
go on and lead a productive and meaningful life. God uses this ministry to
transform lives sometimes in amazing ways!
Note: This is not a dating
service or a place to meet someone. It is a safe environment for healing and
recovery and we protect our members zealously!
When:
Mondays 7:30 – 9:00 pm (year
round)
Where:
Leis Hall
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