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!


Lunch with Nita Hanson

Sept 8   |   Noon 

Library & Zoom

Join us for lunch with Nita Hanson, who will give an update on Ukraine and how God's Hidden Treasures continued ministry to the medically disabled and to internal refugees and victims of the war.


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.

  • Experience the spray of saltwater while boating to the island. 
  • See the natural beauty and wildlife on the island.
  • Be inspired by Biblical teaching from Pastor Matt.

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. 


Meet & Greet

Sept 15   |   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. 


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 HoytClick here to register! 


Orchard Kids Sunday and Wednesday Team Leader Meeting

 

August 11   |    5 - 7:30 pm

Room 5

For Adult & Youth Volunteers

Don’t miss out on all the details for the coming year. Get the scoop!!

New team members welcome!

For more information, please contact Melida Hoyt. 


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!

 


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