Some of our members are in hospital or out of town or maybe ill at home. Hopefully this little blog post will help all of us stay connected. We missed you this Sabbath. Come to the church by the pond when you can.
April 20th, 2013
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| Bryn led the Praise Time at 9:15 a.m. and Nancy accompanied on the organ beautifully. |
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| So sweet to have these singers there for Praise Time |
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| Julie holding a rock for illustration as she teaches the lesson to the young adult group |
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| The newly refinished young adult room complete with electric fireplace |
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| Glad to see some of the young folks are here today. Nice to have a row of lower hangers for the small ones. |
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| Our Little Friend and a craft made by a child in the Kid's Corner Sabbath School class. I heard they all went outside to see the bald eagle during their Sabbath School time. So nice to have all the nature around like we do. |
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| Rich was the facilitator in the downstairs group this week and he really did well |
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| Bryn got her dad to help with the between service Praise Time |
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| We sang "Because He Lives" twice as it was also the closing song. No one minded at all. |
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| Father and son keep the AV department going strong |
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| Daughter and Mother - what a privilege to be able to attend church service with your family! |
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| Dave and Regine make a wonderful welcome team. Loretta created these bright and informative bulletins for this week that the welcome team handed out along with a warm handshake or hug. |
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| Another daughter and mother duet. So nice to have them be part of our church family. |
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| A fun part of the Praise Time before church service is the Children's Song. This week they sang " Jesus Loves the Little Children." |
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| Edith, we love you and miss you!! Here is the card for you. |
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| Alexander offers the morning prayer. So nice of him to remember Edith in his prayer. |
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| Sweet! |
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| Jason tells the Children's Story - he asked the children what pet they would like to have in Heaven. The pet he would like would be a mountain lion. |
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| He told them a story about some sheep |
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| Talk by Dan W. entitled "Debt Free" |
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| Pond visitor! |
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| Who is afraid? |
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| Church yard beauty |
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| By the stairs magnolias |
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| Visiting after the service is over |
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| Rain on the pond |
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| Time to say good bye |
The picture of the crane in flight is exceptionally artful. I appreciate your passion for photography. Your pictures all tell a story of a moment in our lives. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delight it was to see the heron or crane yesterday at the pond.
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Hope we have happy memories of worshipping together.
Such good memories.
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Wow, the youth Sabbath School room looks great! So many wonderful shots in here. I especially love to see the photos of family members together! The nature and bird pictures are wonderful to see as well. OCC is so lucky to be right near the pond and enjoy that little bit of nature!
ReplyDeleteGlad you can keep up with us at OCC when you are far away.
DeleteSuch beautiful pictures Glenda. Orchard City will always be my home!
ReplyDeleteSo glad OCC is home to you.
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Thank you.
How fortunate we are to have our amazing church setting a true picture of our Creators work. We also saw a Bald Eagle during our lesson in Kids Corner.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Glenda. for capturing so many special memories as we our wonderful God!
ReplyDeleteI meant- As we worship our wonderful God!
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