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.
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ENCOUNTER
6950 RALSTON STREET
VENTURA, CA 93003
VENTURA, CA 93003
SATURDAYS AT 6PM
SUNDAYS AT 9AM & 10:45AM
SUNDAYS AT 9AM & 10:45AM
It can be daunting coming to church for the first time. We want to make your visit as simple and enjoyable as possible. Our weekend service is designed to help you draw closer to Jesus. We hope you will walk away feeling encouraged, challenged, and knowing God’s love for you.
ENCOUNTER STORIES
Tender Life Maternity Home
Tender Life Maternity Home provides safe housing and support services for pregnant women who are on the streets and dealing with addiction. For you to fully understand the ministry of Tender Life, let me tell you the amazing story of Lauren Stockton. Lauren stumbled upon Tender Life around ten years ago, when she was homeless […]
Welcome our new Community Life Pastor
After months of searching and praying, we’ve invited Bill Heydorn to join our team as Pastor of Community Life. Bill is married to Michelle and they have three kids; Mackenzie, Cooper, and Madison. Mackenzie is studying Youth and Family Ministry at Hope International University while interning at Eastside Christian Church in Anaheim. Cooper is a senior […]
FEATURED EVENTS
Kids’ Cove Leader Appreciation, Feb 24
Join our ENCOUNTER Kids Directors in thanking those
who serve the children in Kids’ Cove every month.
Bouyei People Lunch
Join us for lunch on Sunday, March 17 after the second service
to hear an update from our global partners about their work in Asia
Are you new to ENCOUNTER and wondering what’s next?
Join us for NEXT, a 15-minute overview of our mission and ministries,
designed to help you determine your best next step.
MESSAGES
Daniel Hahn - February 16, 2019
RENOVATE, Part 5, Every Day Matters
Scripture References: Ephesians 5:15-20
From Current Series: "RENOVATE"
This series has to do with how we construct our lives now that we know Christ. Paul wrote a section of Scripture called Ephesians. In the first half of the letter, he explains what Christ has done for us. In the second half, Paul helps us apply what we’ve been given in very practical ways. • Maximizing our potentials in light of eternity. • Recognizing the sort of cultural messages that run contrary to God’s Truth. • Cleaning out the garbage that tends to build up in our hearts. • Learning to serve others even when they’re at their worst. • Discovering God’s priorities for us as husbands and wives, parents and kids, and in the workplace. • Fighting the battles we face with the weapons God gives. Come jump into Ephesians.
