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!

Kitchen Basics Collection Drive

April & May

Help ease the transition into their new home by providing the basic needs for their new kitchen. Our goal this year is 20 Kitchen Basic Kits. Please click on register to select the items you can provide. Items do not need to be new but need to be in good condition.

Small and Common Interest Group Info and Celebration

April 27   |   3:30-5 PM

Library

If you are currently involved or would like to learn more about and participate in our Small Groups, including our Common Interest Groups, please join us on April 27 at 3:30 pm in the library.

We will celebrate our groups, enjoy snacks, and move forward with our newer Common Interest Groups. This will be a time to answer any questions and help groups move forward with exciting and meaningful events and opportunities.

RSVP to let us know you'll be coming!



Youth Ministry Parent Dinner

April 12   |   6:30 PM

Youth Building

Enjoy dinner with other youth parents, share your joys and concerns, and learn what's on Rich's mind for the Orchard Youth Program.

Open to parents of middle and high school students.


Local Missions Work Day

April 13

Service Opportunity

Minimum age to serve: 16 years old

City Center Ventura

9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Come help paint a block wall at the Learning Center at City Center. Snack and water will be provided.

 

Mercy House Logo

10 am - 12:30 pm
Help organize the clothing that has been donated to them.


Breakfast Burritos

April 14   |   9 AM 

On the Patio before and after service

Come hungry to church on Sunday, make a donation, and grab your delicious breakfast burrito. The funds raised go to offset summer camp fees. 


Orchard Game Night

April 14    |   4 PM - 6 PM

Do you like to play games? So do we. Bring a game to play, and we will bring some, too.

 

All ages are welcome.

 

Bring a snack to share.


Common Interest Group

Movie Night

April 19   |  6:30 PM

Off-Campus - Sign up for the address

Movie Lovers are invited to view "The Lunchbox" (2013).  (Trailer)

A solitary widower in Mumbai looking to retire from his accounting job receives the wrong lunch one day, and begins a correspondence - via the lunchbox - with a lonely housewife.

We will also discuss the movie and future plans for the Common Interest - Movies group. 

Water and popcorn will be provided. If you wish, bring your own beverage and finger food snack to share. 

RSVP is desired as seating is limited.


Presto Pasta Fundraiser

Children's Ministry

April 24   |  11 AM - 9 PM

Presto Pasta Ventura, 5722 Telephone Rd

805-658-2898

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. Show a printed flyer or display it on your phone at the restaurant.

 

Thanks for your continued support!


Small and Common Interest Group Info and Celebration

April 27    |   3:30 - 5 pm

Library

If you are currently involved or would like to learn more about and participate in our Small Groups, including our Common Interest Groups, please join us on April 27 at 3:30 pm in the library.

We will celebrate our groups, enjoy snacks, and move forward with our newer Common Interest Groups. This will be a time to answer any questions and help groups move forward with exciting and meaningful events and opportunities.

RSVP to let us know you'll be coming!


Meet & Greet

March 3  |  Following the Service

Library

Join a few Orchard Staff members and leaders for lunch and learn more about Orchard. Ask your questions and find ways to get plugged into this wonderful community. 

 


Children's Tea Party

March 16   |   2-3:30 PM

Tickets $7

Join us for a lovely afternoon tea with treats, activities, and entertainment.


Winter Warming Meals

March 18-24

Service Opportunity

If the Foul Weather Shelter opens the week of March 18-24 due to rain or cold temperatures, Orchard will be providing meals for those staying at the shelter. If you would like to help with the prep or delivery of the meals, please contact Priscilla Anderson.


Stages of the Cross

March 21   |   6:30-7:30 pm

Worship Center

A contemporary approach to prayer and meditation in spiritual preparation for Holy Week.

We will be walking between stations.
If you need wheelchair or other assistance, let Worship Elder Joy Downing Riley.

NO childcare will be offered.
Please note this event is not family friendly as some images are graphic.


Ronald Reagan Presidental Library Tour - Men's Event

March 23   |   8:30 AM -4 PM

Guys, join us for the day at the Reagan Library. Don't miss the new Star Wars exhibit. Men's Ministry will cover the entrance fee. Meet at the church at 8:30 AM to carpool. Please RSVP 


Maundy Thursday Service

March 28   |   7 PM

Worship Center

Join us for this evening service to focus or refocus on the fact that Jesus died for us. The service will recount the last hours of Jesus' life, and, like the Last Supper, we will share communion together. Childcare will be available for this service, please RSVP to Melinda Hoyt. 


Easter Morning Service

March 31   |   10:30 AM

Worship Center & Online

Join us as we worship and celebrate our risen Lord! 

 

Easter Egg Hunt on the lawn for kids following the service. The Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance! 


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Stay up to date with all of the church happenings going on throughout the month! Make sure to check back from time to time, as we are always up to something!