Rummage Sale to Assist Missions
* Mission Circle No. 88 of St. Paschal Baylon Church in Thousand Oaks will hold its annual rummage sale today at the church, 155 E. Janss Road.
The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Profits will benefit the special missions that the circle has adopted in Macao, Guatemala, Malawi and Uganda. Catholic missionaries in these countries help with such basic needs as food, water, hygiene and medical care.
Everything from baby goods to patio accessories, dishes, books and furniture will be offered.
For information, call Barbara Barry at 492-4498.
Women’s Conference Scheduled
* Sharon Kinney and Dr. Amy Paul of Agoura Hills will be seminar leaders at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints women’s conference today in Newbury Park.
The Relief Society sponsors the annual event, which is free to the public.
Kinney, who has been a fitness advisor to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, will lead a seminar on nutrition and fitness.
Paul will address health needs of today’s women. She recently practiced family medicine in Newbury Park.
“This informal morning setting will enable women to get more health information than they might during a regular office visit with a doctor,” Paul said.
The keynote speaker for the 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. event will be Wendy Watson from Brigham Young University in Utah. Topics such as self-esteem, women’s financial planning and child rearing will be covered.
The church is at 35 S. Wendy Drive. For information, call (818) 706-3063.
Singles Invited to Concert, Dinner
* The Christian Singles Connection of Camarillo plans a concert and potluck dinner today at the Sonrise Christian Fellowship Church.
“We want to provide a place for singles to connect with Christ together,” member Jennifer Coler said.
Admission to the concert is free; those attending are asked to bring an appetizer or dessert to share.
The festivities begin at 6 p.m. The church is at 591 Constitution Ave., near Lewis and Pleasant Valley roads. For information, call 376-5149.
Senior Pastor to Be Honored
* The congregation of the United Methodist Church of Thousand Oaks will honor its senior pastor, the Rev. Terry Bushart, with a luncheon after the 10 a.m. service Sunday.
After 15 years in Thousand Oaks, Bushart will take on a new post at the Riviera Methodist Church in Redondo Beach on July 1.
Some of Bushart’s local achievements include building a new sanctuary and involving the church in outreach programs.
The church is at 1000 Janss Road. For information, call 495-7215.
Oxnard Church Tells June Events
* Our Saviours Evangelical Lutheran Church’s June schedule includes Sunday service at 9:15 a.m. with the Rev. Mary Ann Feine. Fellowship follows the service. Sunday school for all ages begins at 10:45 a.m.
The Wednesday youth group meets at 7 p.m., and a 12-step recovery group meets Monday nights from 7:30 to 9.
A Sunday service in Spanish is held at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dennis Bradshaw.
The church is at 905 Redwood St., Oxnard. Call 483-2604 for information.
Temple Activities for June
* An evening with Jewish humorist John Keats is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday at JFC-Temple Ner Ami in Camarillo. The cost is $5 for members and $7.50 for nonmembers.
Family Shabbat services Friday and June 25 will begin at 7:30 p.m. with Rabbi Kenneth Milhander.
All events will be at the temple, 4098 Calle Tesoro, Suite D. The community is welcome. For details, call 388-3824.
Church Meets Weekly in Park
* The Unity Center Church meets in Old Meadows Park in Thousand Oaks each Sunday.
On June 13, the Rev. Irma Oestmann will speak on “Planning for Plenty.” Andy Rawn III, former soloist with the Crystal Cathedral, will sing several selections.
The children’s church welcomes children of all ages. Unity is a nondenominational new-thought church and invites people from all walks of life.
Call 496-6901 for information. The address is 1600 Marview Drive.
Church Marks 40th Anniversary
* St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Oxnard will culminate its 40th anniversary celebration June 13, the feast day of St. Anthony of Padua.
The celebration will begin at 3:30 p.m. with a Mass celebrated by the Most Rev. Thomas J. Curry, bishop of the Santa Barbara pastoral region. He will be joined by priests from the area and past St. Anthony priests.
A reception will follow in the Msgr. Condon Center. A pictorial display will illustrate growth of the parish from the original Laurel Street site to the present church facilities. Local officials will present commendations from the city, Ventura County, and Assembly and state Senate offices.
The church is at 2511 South C St. Call 486-7301 for information.
Temple to Hold Land Dedication
* Temple Beth Haverim of Agoura Hills will hold a land dedication at its future home at 200 Ladyface Circle from 4 to 6:30 p.m. June 13.
The dedication will include a barbecue with dessert, Israeli dancing and a formal dedication ceremony.
The Conservative congregation of 460 families has been in existence 14 years, Rabbi Gershon Johnson said.
Free parking will be available at the Litton parking lot at 29851 Agoura Road, with shuttle vans available. The community is welcome at the celebration.
For information, call the temple at (818) 991-7111.
Chabad to Celebrate Anniversary
* Chabad and the Conejo Jewish Academy will celebrate Chabad’s 20th anniversary in the Conejo Valley with a banquet June 13 at the Warner Center Marriott Hotel in Woodland Hills.
For information or reservations, call Chabad in Agoura Hills at (818) 991-0991.
Talmud Torah School Extended
* Congregation Am HaYam in Oxnard plans to extend its Family Talmud Torah School to two days a week next year. The school has openings.
For details on the school, which is run by the 3-year-old Conservative congregation, call 985-2853.
The congregation will also hold a Shabbat dinner at 6 p.m. June 18, to be followed by Shabbat services and installation of new officers. Cost of the dinner is $18 for adults and $9 for children 12 and under.
For reservations and directions, call 985-2853.
3-Day Seminar Focuses on Healing
* A seminar on “The Ministry of Healing” is set June 18-20 at Oxnard’s Seventh-day Adventist Church.
At 7 p.m. June 18, “God’s Design for Longevity” will be presented on hydrotherapy and simple remedies by Dr. Charles Thomas of the Desert Springs Therapy Center.
The June 19 lineup includes “What Manner of Person Ought Ye to Be” at the 11 a.m. divine service. At 3 p.m., a health talk on “Common Ailments and Arthritis” will explore the common cold, constipation, backaches, headaches and insomnia.
June 20’s topic is “The Skillful Use of Water Demonstrated for Health and Healing,” or how to use water to promote health, from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
The church is at 211 W. Birch St. For information, call 486-7918.
Simi Congregation Plans Events
* Congregation B’Nai Emet in Simi Valley has several activities on its June calendar.
A tot Shabbat service is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 18 for parents and young children. A regular Shabbat service will follow at 8 p.m.
The annual camp-out for fathers and children, sponsored by the Men’s Club, is set June 25-27.
Call the temple for details at 581-3723. It is at 4645 Industrial St., Unit 2C.
Father’s Day Picnic Scheduled
* Temple Etz Chaim in Thousand Oaks will hold its annual Men’s Club Father’s Day picnic and barbecue from noon to 3 p.m. June 20. Food, games and prizes will be offered.
The cost is $5 per person or $20 per family.
The temple is at 1080 Janss Road. Call 492-7404 for information.
Vacation Bible School in Ventura
* Ventura’s First United Methodist Church will hold vacation Bible school from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. June 27 through July 1.
“Under Construction” will be the week’s theme, as the children learn about building a community and sharing gifts with others. Throughout the week, children will learn about the work of Habitat for Humanity and will get to try child-size hands-on construction projects.
An adult class will also be offered.
Each night, a free 5:45 p.m. dinner will precede the classes and activities for children and adults.
For information or to reserve a space, call the church office at 643-8621.
First United Methodist is at 1338 E. Santa Clara St.
Ojai Church Offers Bible School
* Children from kindergarten through sixth grade are welcome at Ojai Valley Community Church’s Bible school the week of June 28 through July 2 on the church grounds.
The school will offer crafts, songs, live exotic animals and refreshments, director Jan Worsham said.
“A special feature this year will be ‘I Witness News,’ a TV broadcast that presents the life of Jesus from birth to resurrection,” she said.
The one-week school is free. Children may purchase T-shirts for $8. To sign up, call 646-4324.
The church is at 907 El Centro St.
Day Camp Offers 2 Sessions
* Camp Gan Israel, a Jewish day camp, will hold two four-week sessions this summer--from June 28 through Aug. 20.
The camp, for children ages 3 to 13, is at Heschel West Day School in Agoura-Calabasas.
Instructors in drama, music, karate, sports, crafts, Jewish heritage and swimming will be on hand.
For information, call (818) 991-0991.
CLU to Hold Vocation Program
* Young people interested in a vocation within the Lutheran Church can explore a variety of options at the eighth annual Invitation to Service at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks on Aug. 5 to 7.
Students from late high school through college age will have a chance to explore the roles of pastor, missionary, associate in ministry, and music and youth ministries, said the Rev. Reg Schultz-Akerson of CLU, who is coordinating the event.
Young adults of Region II of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America are invited to attend the $95 event. For information, call Linda LeBlanc at 493-3936.
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