EVENTS
Orchard Life is a monthly publication highlighting events going on at Orchard. In every issue, you will find Staff and Ministry articles, announcements, and much more!
New Members Class
Oct 7, 14, 21 | 6:30-8 pm
Library
If Orchard has begun to feel like home to you, join us and see if membership is the right step. We will have conversations about what we believe, living our faith, and life here at Orchard. Those who attend will have the opportunity to become a member of Orchard.
Trunk or Treat
Oct 20 | 3-4:30 PM
Orchard Parking Lot
The whole family is invited to dress up and enjoy games, activities, trunk-or-treating, and more! Please share this event with your friends, family, neighbors, etc!
We are now accepting candy donations. Drop them off at the church office. Sign up now to host a trunk!
OCTOBER 2024
Presto Pasta Fundraier
Oct 2 | 11 AM - 9 PM
Enjoy yummy food with friends while helping to send Orchard Kids to Forest Home!
Eat at Presto Pasta anytime on this day, and they will donate 20% of your total bill to Orchard Kids Summer Camp. Valid on dine-in or take-out. Simply show a printed flyer or display it on your phone at the restaurant.
LOVE VC Workday
Oct 5 | 10:00 am
Register at loveventura.org.
Tender Life Maternity Home
-Baby shower
Click on 'Projects' and then on 'Love Ventura-City Wide Day of Service (10/05/2024 10:00 AM)'. Then click on 'Encouragements' and find 'Tender Life Maternity Home--Baby shower.'
Painting at The City Center
Click on 'Projects' and then on 'Love Ventura-City Wide Day of Service (10/05/2024 10:00 AM), and click on 'Physical Labor' to find The City Center Painting Project.
Need help registering? Contact Jeremy Jacob at jeremysjacob@hotmail.com.
Girls, Gourds, & Goodies
Oct 4 | 6:30-9 PM
Worship Center
Join us for a Women's Ministries Fun Fall Hangout! We'll have crafts, games, a puzzle, s'mores, fire, and so much more! This event is open to women from middle school on up. Come and invite a friend or family and enjoy a fun night with the Orchard women!
CLICK HERE for more information and to get registered!
New Members Class
Oct 7, 14, 21 | 6:30-8 pm
Library
If Orchard has begun to feel like home to you, join us and see if membership is the right step. We will have conversations about what we believe, living our faith, and life here at Orchard. Those who attend will have the opportunity to become a member of Orchard.
Childcare is available by RSVP.
Men's Breakfast
Oct 12 | 8:30-10:30 AM
Worship Center
$10
Guys enjoy breakfast and praise with guest speaker Pastor Marc Simon of Face the Nation Church in Oxnard and Chaplain for the Ventura Rescue Mission. Breakfast, fellowship, and raffles = a great morning!
Click here to register!
Trunk or Treat
Oct 20 | 3-4:30 PM
Orchard Parking Lot
The whole family is invited to dress up and enjoy games, activities, trunk-or-treating, and more! Please share this event with your friends, family, neighbors, etc!
We are now accepting candy donations. Drop them off at the church office. Sign up now to host a trunk!
SEPTEMBER 2024
Women's Wednesday Bible Study
Sept 4 - Oct 23 | 9:30-11:30 am
Worship Center
The second portion of the study will begin on September 4, 2024. This group meets Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Orchard Worship Center. The morning begins with a large group worship time, then broken into assigned small groups. Women of all ages are welcome!
Men's Day Retreat
Sept 14 | All Day
Scorpion Bay - Santa Cruz Island
Guys of all ages are invited to enjoy a day retreat on Santa Cruz Island.
This is an all-day event. Island Packers will provide transportation between Ventura Harbor and Scorpion Bay on Santa Cruz Island. A simple lunch will be provided.
Small & Common Interest Group Info and Celebration
September 21 | 3:30 - 5 PM
Library
Come join us to learn about Small Group opportunities and to share your experiences with others. Snacks will be provided.
AUGUST 2024
Ventura Music Festival Concert - Jason Vieaux and Julien Labro
August 3 | 4:30-9:30 pm
Ventura College Performing Arts Center
Ticket prices start at $15.
Join our Common Interest Music Group to see Jason Vieaux and Julien Labro concert, Ventura Music Festival August 3,
7-9 pm, at the Ventura College Performing Arts Center. Ticket prices start at $15. Tickets are available at venturamusicfestival.org.
The music is a Latin-inspired journey through the works of Piazzolla and Gnattali, with detours to northern and southern Europe via Arvo Part and Rosen Balkanski.
We will meet at the church parking lot at 4:30 pm to carpool to a restaurant for dinner, and afterwards will attend the concert.
Annual Lemon Festival
August 4 | Following the Service
Delicious free taco plate lunch, fun activities for all ages, and to find out who will be the winner of this year's Lemon Dessert Contest. To participate in the Dessert Contest, please bring your entry to the worship kitchen before the service begins.
Mission Project: Breakfast in a Bag
Please help us build 1,000 bags for our local community needing a hot breakfast.
4th / 5th Grade ONLY Event
August 7 | 10 am - noon
Costs $5 (non-refundable)
Last 4th& 5th Grade ONLY event! Meet at Orchard, we will walk to a pool, so bring your swimsuit and towel.
For more information, please contact Melida Hoyt. Click here to register!
Wings Over Camarillo Airshow
Men's Ministry Event
August 17 | 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Camarillo Airport
Meet at the church at 10:30 am for carpooling. $30 admission
Register and Pay online or sign up on the church patio.
Experience the wonders of aviation at the Wings over Camarillo Airshow. A variety of aircraft will fly over the Camarillo Airport, performing aerial maneuvers and aerobatics.
Parent & Me Playgroup
Wednesdays starting August 21
3 - 4:30 pm in Orchard's Sonflower Nursery
Parents with infants and toddlers are invited to come and explore our play space and activities while connecting with other parents. We will also have a short Circle Time!
$5 per family for the first session, August 21-October 23. Register NOW!
Kids Club
Wednesdays starting August 21
3 - 4:30 pm | Children's Ministry Area
Open to children Pre-K through 5th grade.
$50 Registration Fee for the entire year
August 21, 2024 - April 23, 2025
Kids are invited to join us on Wednesday afternoons for fun and faith-building activities, such as games, crafts, music, Bible stories, community building, service projects, etc.
Tent Take Down
August 24 | 8 - 11 AM
Main Lawn
That's a wrap! Our Summer under the tent has ended—time to put it away. Come to lend a helping hand! Coffee, doughnuts, and water will be provided!
YOU'RE INVITED!