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Today 10:00am In-person Worship Service
(registration required)10:00am Virtual Meet-and-Greet via
YouTube Chat Box10:15am Virtual Worship Service via
YouTube11:15am Virtual Lobby via Zoom5:00pm CVCC Backyard Evening
Devotional
Upcoming Events May 3 Women’s Bible Study
(Zoom)May 4 Guys’ Group (location
varies)May 4 “First Fruits” Group (Zoom) May 5 Hungry / Thirsty (Walls’
home)May 5 High School Pod May 6 Conejo School Tutoring
(Zoom)May 6 T.O. Life Group (Fosters’
home)May 15 Memorial for Stu
Hardman
Birthdays This WeekCarly Stephens 5/2Madison Williams 5/4Alaia Harrington 5/4Dylan Scott 5/5Emma Scott 5/5Maribel Guevara 5/6 Joselie Rivera 5/7Anna Stephens 5/8
May 2, 2021
Welcome!Thank you for joining us for
virtual worship. We pray you will encounter God as we worship
together.
A Place At the Tableby Andy Wall
In the Wall household of my childhood, our family of five often sat down to meals together. We positioned ourselves according to a seating arrangement that was never discussed, but was always followed. Dad sat at the head of the table, Mom sat to his right, and little brother Ben sat to his left. I sat to the left of Ben, directly across from my sister Phyllis, who sat to Mom’s right.
While we surely had our fair share of dinner-table squabbles (Ben never appreciated it when I perched my foot on his chair frame), my memories of sitting down at that table evoke a sense of comfort and togetherness. And though there were certain behaviors that could get you immediately excused from the table, what I remember best is that mealtimes were the expression of loving care and inclusion.
Consider this metaphor of the table as it plays out in both the gospel story of Jesus and in the gospel-shaped story of the Church. It’s fascinating to watch how often, and with whom, Jesus sits down at a table in the Gospels. Jesus was criticized for eating with tax collectors and sinners, and caricatured as a “glutton and a drunkard” for his frequent table fellowship with the unrighteous. Jesus told a number of parables about banquets, comparing the Kingdom of God with a great feast. In Jesus’ parable about the prodigal son, the surest sign that the lost son was truly welcomed home was the party his father threw for him. In Jericho, Zacchaeus received Jesus at his table as an expression of his change of heart. One of the most enduring practices of the Church began during the last supper, when Jesus infused Passover bread and wine with new significance. There, Jesus promised his disciples that they would eat and drink at his table in the coming kingdom. Is it any wonder, then, that in Emmaus, the resurrected Lord was finally recognized when he sat at table and broke the bread?
In the Church, the significance of the table has endured through countless cultures and centuries. Even today, the table retains a prominent place in our worship assemblies, both as a visible symbol of what we value and as a tangible reminder of the practical
implications of the Lord’s Supper. The table of the Lord calls to mind many vital truths: that we are members of the family of God; that somebody loved us enough to welcome
and include us around this table; that we are accepted—period—due to the graciousness of our host; that we are called to a new way of life by our table host; that we are in need of physical and spiritual sustenance on our journey; and that we are called to extend the
same welcome to any who hunger and thirst for the bread of life and the living water. May God grant that we become the kind of community that makes a place at the table
for every soul that hungers, and every heart that thirsts.
What’s Happening at ConejoSunday’s Sermon
This Sunday, Conejo’s own Kindy DeLong will be preaching. Her sermon, titled “There and Back Again,” will focus on the story of the Road to Emmaus in Luke 24. Two of Jesus’ disciples leave Jerusalem dejected, meet a stranger on the road, recognize the stranger as Jesus when they break bread together, and return to the community of disciples with a new perspective. In our lives of faith, we too will have revelatory journeys that change us, opening our eyes more fully to who Jesus is and to the power of the resurrection in our world. Where will these revelations take us?
In-Person Worship ServicesStarting this Sunday, May 2, we plan to livestream the service with both live and pre-recorded elements at 10am. Those leading parts of the service will lead without masks but the congregation will continue wearing masks throughout the service. Our plans going forward are to always have the service viewable live on YouTube.
An RSVP is required, will be first-come, first-served, and is limited to 90 people. If you have any health concerns, or if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, please enjoy the service from the comfort of your residence. Here are our guidelines for all who will join us at the building.
1) Masks and symptom checks are required.
2) In the auditorium, please leave 3 empty seats between households; families with children/teens must stay together throughout the entire service.
3) Fellowship will take place outside in the upper parking lot—please exit the building immediately following the end of the service and enjoy visiting outside.
4) Bathrooms will be limited to two people at a time and the drinking fountain is not in service.
Congregational Devotional / TonightPlease make plans to join us for our Sunday evening devotional in the backyard today at 5pm. This gathering will include a simple time of worship and a brief devotional message by Travis Moore, followed by a time of fellowship, all in the beautiful outdoor area. Masks
and social-distancing protocols will be observed. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Click here to access the song lyrics for our evening worship.
Welcome to ConejoWe are pleased to welcome Barbara Schlosser today as a member of the Conejo Church. Barbara, we pray God will bless our association in this church family. May your love for God be deepened, your walk with Jesus be strengthened, and your spirit be encouraged by the fellowship of believers. Barbara’s contact information is as follows:
4054 Rogen Drive, Encino, CA 91436 (818) 784-4643 [email protected]
“First Fruits” New Small Group / May 4Stu and Co Warford are hosting a small group to help and encourage all who are interested to grow their own food right where they live. This small group, “First Fruits,” offers very practical tips and information and meets virtually via Zoom on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Topics such as planting schedules, soil preparation,
seasonal fruits and vegetables, and a variety of other related topics are discussed as we reflect on how we can work together with God’s creation. This small group is applicable for gardeners at all levels and gardens of all sizes. Zoom Meeting Link.
Memorial Day Picnic (COVID-style)It’s baaack! Conejo’s annual Memorial Day picnic is slated for Monday, May 31 at Dover and Hendrix Park in Thousand Oaks. This is a great day for fun, food, fellowship, and games with friends and family. It is also an opportunity to introduce
your friends from outside of church to your church family in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
We will follow the Orange Tier safety guidelines. One major difference this year will be that we will NOT have a shared potluck. We ask that each family bring their own food. We will share a meal and a day of fun together in a park!
Youth Group Pods In the month of May, each pod is going through a series called “Anthem!” There are opportunities to worship God everywhere, but they might easily be missed in a world full of images that show worship being done behind microphones and on stages. While that kind of worship is good, it isn’t the only kind of worship we need. The book of Psalms leads the theme of this series, and will help students find their unique “anthems” worshipping God with all of creation, while remembering what God has done, even when it’s difficult, and because we’re God’s family!
Middle School Pod – May 2, there will be no meeting due to the All-Church Devotional in the back yard. May 9, there will be no meeting due to it being Mother’s Day.
High School Pod – Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30pm Pod Leader – Travis Moore Location – CVCC Building
“Sorry Not Sorry” Devotional ThoughtEver been wronged, hurt, or held a grudge? Discover what Jesus says can help you move forward…
As people, forgiveness is a necessary part of life, including being able to forgive ourselves. Humans make lots of mistakes.
We are imperfect, we need God, and we also need each other. That’s the bad news. The good news is, Jesus shows us a different way. In the Amplified version of Colossians 3:13, Paul tells us how as he reminds us to “be gentle and forbearing when we have differences with each other.” In other words, be kind and patient. Talk to a friend today and ask them how you are doing at this. Do they see you as being kind and patient with the people in your life? Challenge one another to practice being both kind and patient with one person this week - even if it’s hard. Check back with one another later this week to see how it went!
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13
Summer Camps—Save the Dates!We are very much looking forward to having camps this summer. The dates reserved for the camps are:
So Cal Teen Camp: “Tangible” Sunday, July 11 through Saturday, July 17
King’s Kamp: “Run to Win” Sunday, July 25 through Saturday, July 31
You may register your child for summer camps: Teen Camp at www.socalteencamp.org and for King’s Kamp at www.kingskamp.org. Teen Camp is for students graduating from grades 8-12 and King’s Kamp is for students entering into grades 4-8 in the fall of 2021.
Children’s Worship Video for May 2Wonder how big Ms. Penny can get this balloon? Tune in to this week’s video to find out!
Link available through the “Worship Links” e-mail sent on Saturday nights.
Save the DateVacation Bible School – June 14-17
High School + Middle School
Children’s Ministry
VBSVBSVBS VBS VBSVBSVBS
Attendance+ Giving
April 25 Giving $14,119
Weekly Giving Average $13,670
Weekly Giving Budget $13,410
Be the Blessing Giving (To Date) $1,588,104
Property Settlement $225,000
PRAISESJosh Horton – home from a second hospitalization, recovering from post-surgery complications; so grateful for the prayers and support!NEW MEMBERS: Barbara Schlosser, Brian Smithers
THOSE GRIEVINGCarol McNutt – loss of her brother-in-law, Steve Hallman Rachel Miner – loss of her mother, Shera MinerMatt Joyner – loss of his aunt, Nan FoxChristina Eng – loss of her aunt, Cathy LittlefieldSharon Mitchell and family – loss of mother, Lacreta ScottScarberry family – loss of Frances Scarberry, mother of Shirley, stepmother of MarkJoe Cocke – loss of wife, KathyMaribel Guevara – loss of uncle, Carlos HernandezMary Jo Hardman and family – loss of husband, Stu HardmanJoy Rhoades – loss of sister, Lani ShearnMike Rivas – loss of niece, Iesha Moreno Guy Patenaude – loss of aunt, Chris De La RosaMatt Joyner – loss of grandfather, Steve EcksteinTim Horton – loss of brother-in-law, John LammAndy Caldwell – loss of mother, Margie Caldwell
FIGHTING CANCERJoella Michael – surgery to remove cancer from lymph node in neck scheduled for May 6; immunotherapyMarilyn Aurand – neuro-endocrine cancer; has completed radiation and chemotherapy Dan Scarberry (brother of Mark Scarberry) – recently diagnosed with metastatic kidney cancerPatricia Sparks (sister-in-law of Shannon Latson) – recurrence of uterine sarcoma carcinoma following treatment; immunotherapyKaren Kennedy (friend of Lisa Scott) – Stage IV kidney cancerBarbara Sanders (mother of Ed Sanders) – colon cancerTed McAllister (former member) – chemo following successful stem cell transplantLucinda Hodges (sister-in-law of Darlene Rivas) – multiple myeloma and cardiac amyloidosis Jim Bishop (friend of Lisa Scott) – cardiac issues and leukemiaKurt Krebs (friend of Ed and Sheryl Sanders) – multiple myelomaMarlene Michaels (friend of Lisa Scott) – stage IV cancerJustice Howard (cousin of Yashica Budde) – thyroid cancer
VARIOUS CONCERNSGary Tiner – (brother of Sandy Stivers) – recovering from recent heart surgery (6 by-passes!)Jonathan White – continues out-patient testing to determine
cause of fainting episodes Calleigh Hunnicutt – having difficulty standing and walking; in constant pain; some improvementsJoan Nicholas (mother of Rene Heard) – recently suffered additional mini-strokesPat Tudor – working with doctors regarding immunotherapyEileen Charles (step-mother of Robert Charles) – suffered recent strokeRoger Dillion (father of Jacqueline Dillion-Wiens) – suffered recent strokesMartha Condley (daughter of Janie Condley) – lupusSara Hodges (mother of Darlene Rivas) – serious health issuesAl Odenath (father of Nick Odenath) – on hospice dealing with anxiety and confusion in memory care unitTeachers, students, parents, and administrators during this unusual academic yearResearchers, doctors, nurses, and patients battling COVID-19Andrea Thomas Carter (friend of Lisa Scott) – several medical issuesHealing, peace, and justice in our nation and communitiesMarilyn Aurand – spinal stenosisMary Zollman (friend of Lisa Scott) – multiple sclerosisAshlyn Thomas – continued health issues; pray for answers and successful treatments Harriet Nutter (mother of
Daphne Green) – depression and lonelinessBetty Brown – pain relief, healing, and regaining of strengthCarol McNutt – neuropathyCaleb Rodriguez (son of Marcus and Julia) – ongoing seizures
MISSION EFFORTSRaul & Betty Alvarado – mission efforts in PanamaTom Bonner – mission work in Albania Julie Broyles – Bible English Study Center in CambodiaCharles & Darlene Coulston – mission work in KenyaMegan Randolph – teaching in Thailand David & Danna Willis – mission work in Samoa
MILITARY SERVICETyler Scott – stationed in HI with the Navy Michael Warford – stationed in FL with the Navy Derek Willis (nephew of Tim Willis) – serving in PA in the Army
Devote yourself to prayer being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2Prayer Corner
April 25 Attendance
Online Viewing 79
In-Person Service 36
CHURCH2525 E. Hillcrest DriveThousand Oaks, CA 91362
CONEJO VALLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST(805) 371-1381 Office | (805) 371-1384 Faxwww.conejochurch.org
OFFICE31225 La Baya Drive #214Westlake Village, CA 91362
Elders: Greg Brawner, Michael Ditmore, Chris Stivers, Tim Willis – [email protected]
Rene Heard Worship & Media Manager(818) 665-8598 [email protected]
Kathia KingOffice Manager(805) 371-1381 [email protected]
Travis MooreYouth & Family Minister(520) 591-8246 [email protected]
Andy WallPreaching Minister(805) 331-0187 [email protected]
Penny WhiteChildren’s Minister(818) 857-6213 [email protected]
Jack WilliamsonOutreach Minister(805) 331-0183 [email protected]
