Weekly Update 10-17-2026

October 17, 2026

Hello Grace Vineyard Family and Friends,

This is going to be a Saturday Night weekly update.  Thanks for your patience.  I’ve had a very full day — I drove back from Lancaster earlier today where I was at the Vineyard Regional Conference this week.  Had a pretty full day as soon as I got back to town, and am just now able to sit down and send you a my weekly update.  I hope you’ve had another great week in beautiful San Diego, and are ready to get together with our Grace Vineyard Community tomorrow morning for a wonderful time of worship and ministry in the Word and Prayer with each other.  I LOVE our Sundays together!

Here’s some announcements for what’s going on around our Grace Vineyard family in the next week or so…

The Gospel of Mark Week 3

Tomorrow we’ll continue learning from the life of Jesus and His first followers as we read Mark’s Gospel.  We’ll be in Chapter 3 starting at verse 13 and probably finishing the rest of the chapter.  If you were with us last week, you’ll know I let go of my original goal of working our way through the entire Gospel in 8 weeks; I heard your feedback and we are now enjoying the scenery of Mark at a much more leisurely pace.  After last week, I heard from some of you that this is working much better for everyone.  Tomorrow we’ll read where Jesus calls those He wants, they respond, and He names “12 apostles”.  I love this part — “that they might be with Him, and that he might send them out…”.  That’s so Jesus!  He continues to call people in the same way — that we might be with Him. With Jesus, relationship is primary!  I look forward to exploring this chapter with you tomorrow morning.

If you’d like to hear last week’s message in the Gospel of Mark, you can find it on our YouTube Channel right here:

Sanctuary – With Liz & Sean Thomas

While Steve and Lisa Rogers, and Mark Newell are in Malaysia this month, Liz and Sean Thomas are leading our Sunday Evening Service.  Liz is teaching through Philippians for 4 weeks, that this week we’ll be studying Philippians 2.  This would be a great opportunity for you to get to know Sean and Liz better, so consider this a fresh invitation to come to Sunday Evening Sanctuary.  It starts with a shared meal at 6pm, and then moves into worship led by Ammee Huzil and then Bible teaching.

We’ve got a lot coming up related to our women’s ministry.  Here’s what’s coming up and how we can support our women…

Mom 2 Mom Benefit Rummage Sale October 24

In just 1 week from today, Mom 2 Mom will be having a Benefit Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 24, from 9-1pm at Grace Vineyard.  Please drop off your donations on Friday, October 23rd.  And then come by on the 24th to find a bunch of treasures at great prices!

Mom2Mom Meets on October 23rd

We’re having a pizza party and organizing for the Rummage Sale.  Childcare is provided. Please call Sheri Winter for more information 760-208-8403. Childcare will be provided- please let Sheri know how many kids/what ages.

2026 Women’s Retreat November 6-8

It’s less than one month away!  All women are invited to retreat to the mountains and enjoy worship, teaching, creativity, rest and restoration, featuring worship with Ammee and the ladies of Grace, and teaching with Sommer Crayton. Sommer is a licensed minister, Christian coach, and founder of Set Apart Society — a women’s discipleship ministry devoted to helping women grow deeper in Christ — Sommer has a heart for biblical teaching, spiritual renewal, and authentic transformation. She encourages women to encounter God, embrace His truth, and live set apart for His purpose.
Cost is $230/person for dorm rooms. See the table in the lobby to register. Contact Ammee for more information: 858-254-8008 or ammeepearl@gmail.com
You can also learn more and register for the retreat online right here:  https://gracevcf.org/revival-at-the-well-retreat/

 “Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? 

Show us your unfailing love, Lord, and grant us your salvation.” — Psalm 85:6-7

Make and Bake for Retreat Scholarships Sunday, October 25th

We’d love to have you bring donations for our sale.  This is not limited to baked items- I bring homemade pesto and salsa.  You can also donate nice jewelry/clothing/homemade crafts.  We will sell it to provide scholarships for ladies who would like to attend the retreat.  If you  are requesting a $100 scholarship for the retreat, you can help us with set up/tear down or selling items.  Please call/text Kim Ohst for more details 760-519-4558.

Encounter 2026 at Frontwave Arena

One more thing — I want to make sure you’re thinking aobut Encounter Worship night coming up on November 8th at Front Wave Arena.  For the last 5 years, churches all over North County have been gathering in November at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater for a night of worship called Encounter, and honestly, they’ve been really awesome events.  This year, the event is moving to Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena.  Check out this promo video made with some of our local pastors:

It takes place on November 8, at 6pm.  Put it on your calendars so you don’t forget! (Yes, I did notice that it takes place the same day our ladies are returning from their retreat on Palomar Mountain, so we’ll see who has enough energy to rock another worship night before they hit Monday!)

I’ll sign off here so I can get this to you by 8pm tonight! I hope to see you all in the morning,  but if you are not able to join us in person, here’s the info you need for joining us online:  join us online on Zoom with this link Zoom Meeting ID  153 112 432, Passcode 684814 and you can also find our livestream on Facebook Live at facebook.com/gracevcf.

With love and blessings to each of you,

Ron Ohst

Tithes and Offerings Online

THANKS for taking ownership in the life and ministry of Grace Vineyard!  And thanks to all of you who are stepping into a lifestyle of generosity with your tithes and offerings.  It really does take all of us doing our part with the income God has entrusted to us for His church. If you’d like to give your tithe or offering online, click the donate button below.  If you’re giving to a specific fund (like benevolence or missions), just be sure to say that when you are given an option to add a note with your donation.