ENCOUNTER
SUNDAYS AT 9 AM & 10:45 AM
Join us this weekend for worship, a message of encouragement, and a space to pray for one another. Gather with us at our Sunday morning services or connect with us online.
Pursuant to the County of Ventura County Health Officer’s order dated August 20, 2021, masks which cover your nose and mouth are highly recommended, but not required in places of worship.
WE ARE A CHURCH
DEFINED BY GRACE
DEFINED BY GRACE
At ENCOUNTER, we keep things simple. People matter to us, no matter what age or background. We love learning more about God and His purposes for our lives. And everything we do is a warm reminder of God’s unconditional love and acceptance.
WE ARE A CHURCH
DEFINED BY GRACE
DEFINED BY GRACE
At ENCOUNTER, we keep things simple. People matter to us, no matter what age or background. We love learning more about God and His purposes for our lives. And everything we do is a warm reminder of God’s unconditional love and acceptance.
FEATURED EVENTS
Invite the neighborhood & bring your family to an evening of carnival games with candy & prizes, tattoos, jump houses, Cake Walk, popcorn, Mister Softee, raffle for prizes & more! Children are encouraged to wear fun, kid-friendly costumes!
Each October, we collect funds to bless our global partners for Christmas. If you’d like to give, please visit our Giving page and select Global Partners Christmas Gift or make a note on your check.
Come and learn how to connect with God’s word in a unique, fun workshop presented by Rachel Wettekin. Bible Journaling is a creative way to express and document how God is working in your life. Every person has their own personal way of expressing their faith and creativity, come let yours flow!
Join us at this workshop on Wednesday, October 20 in Room 301, 10 — 11:30 am. Registration required as space is limited.
Men, you’re invited to join us for an afternoon of bowling and tacos! Bring a friend, and join us on Sunday, November 7 at 12:30 pm at Buena Lanes in Ventura. Cost is $15 per person and includes a taco bar lunch, 1.5 hours of bowling, and shoe rental. Register today!
MOPS & MOMSnext are back, meeting bi-monthly on Monday nights in The PLEX at ENCOUNTER! If you are a mom with infants thru kindergarten, including expectant mommies, foster moms, and adoptive moms, we want you to join us! Our program goes from 7:30 – 9 pm; however, please join us early for fellowship, crafts, and dessert from 7 pm – 7:30 pm. Save your spot today!
ENCOUNTER STORIES
The Mountains Are Calling
Central Asia is a land of rich history and mountainous landscape. It is where Alexander the Great and his armies marched from Greece, to Turkey, through the deserts of Turkmenistan, over the mountains of Tajikistan and on to India. His goal, and many rulers after him, was to control these lands, regardless of the people […]
Meet Robby and Carol Matthews
Robby and Carol have been serving with MAF for over 25 years. Robby was a pilot/mechanic in Indonesia for eight years and served as a Maintenance Specialist in Indonesia for 4 years. He currently is on loan from MAF to Moody Bible Institute’s Missionary Aviation Program in Spokane, WA, his Alma Mater. He instructs the […]
