February 26, 2025

Give Blood. Help Save Lives!

This Sunday, March 2 | 8:00 - 2:30 PM

We are hosting a blood drive on Sunday, March 2 from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM in the preschool parking lot. In partnership with the American Red Cross, the Church is urging community members to donate blood for patients in local hospitals. Donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card.

Schedule an appointment online or for more information visit our website.

Donors must be at least 16 years old, and all blood types are needed.

Questions, Contact Deacon Kathy Collins: kathysc77@gmail.com

Explorations: New Members Class

This Sunday, March 2 | 11:45 AM

Explorations: What Does It Mean to Become a Member of The Village Church?

Join the pastors and leaders for lunch and conversation on what it means to become a member of The Village Church. Opportunities to join will be available or just come and check it out!

RSVP and for more information please contact Pastor Janice Cook: janc@villagechurch.org

Ash Wednesday Worship

Wednesday, March 5 | 7:00 PM

As the Season of Lent begins, we come together to reflect on

Christ’s profound sacrifice, leading us to the joy of Easter morning.

Join us for our Traditional Worship Service of Repentance and Renewal

at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary.

Embrace this personal journey of reflection and renewal by participating in this meaningful time of worship. To help you continue your journey, we encourage you to sign up for our Lenten Devotional.

For those unable to attend, join us online for our live stream.

Lenten Devotional

March 5 – April 17, 2025

Begin your personal season of reflection and renewal with this special spiritual practice of devotion and prayer.

The devotional guide will primarily be distributed as our daily devotional email. If you're not part of that mailing list, you can sign up with the online form, download a digital copy online, or request a printed copy by calling the church office 858.756.2441.

Monday Evening Lenten Study

Monday, March 10 | 6:30-8:00 PM

Join us for a six-week study of N.T. Wright's Book "The Day the Revolution Began."

The study begins Monday, March 10 at 6:30 PM, with our last meeting on April 14. We will have roundtable discussions about the major themes of the book, learn together, and ask questions. The meeting will be held in-person, but we will also have a Zoom link for those who cannot attend in person.

If you are interested or need additional information, please contact Laura Metzger at ljmetzger@gmail.com

Lenten Prayer Service

Thursdays at 6:30 PM in the Chapel

All are invited to join us on Thursday evenings during Lent for a time of prayer, scripture, and song in the Briggs Chapel. These brief times of worship will help us observe the season between Ash Wednesday and Holy Week by hearing from God’s word and taking time to reflect and pray.

Thursday, March 13, 20, 27, April 3 and 10

For more information contact Juan Carlos Acosta, Director of Worship jacosta@villagechurch.org

Ladle Fellowship

Sunday, March 16 | 1:00 - 3:30 PM

All are welcome to join as we serve the homeless through the Ladle Fellowship program at First Presbyterian Church San Diego. We'll eat lunch in the youth room and head downtown at 12:20 PM.

*Due to the increase number of guests at Ladle on this date, volunteers are urgently needed. Please consider serving!

For more information please contact Christine Hecker, Director of Youth Ministry: christineh@villagechurch.org

Amor 1-Day Mission Trip

Saturday, April 12

Partner with our Missions team & Amor Ministries to assist in building a home in Mexico. This is a one-day trip that our Church volunteers have done many times. Passport required. Children 10 years and older are welcome, accompanied by an adult. We'll leave the church by 7:00 AM together in a chartered bus and return home in the evening.

For more information please contact Patrick Singer at: pmeat002@yahoo.com

Memorial Celebrations

A worship service to celebrate the life of Tim Sullivan will be held Friday, February 28, at 2:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Please keep the Sullivan family in your prayers.

A worship service to celebrate the life of Sara Flores Rubio will be held Saturday, March 1, at 2:00 PM in the Briggs Chapel. Please keep the Rubio family in your prayers.

Second Corinthians Bible Study

A letter penned by Paul to address Christians living in a pagan world. The study is recorded on Wednesday mornings and is available to watch online the next day.

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more Bible Study lessons.

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March Series:

It's Personal - I Am Meant to Know God

Knowing God is about having a personal relationship with Him. You are meant to know God in a way that is special and personal to you, and this connection will help you navigate through life’s challenges with confidence and hope.