Monday, October 28, 2013

October 26, 2013 -- Happy Happy Sabbath for all at OCC

Sabbath School had the theme of  PRAYER this week.


One of the special features of this morning was Oliver singing! We enjoyed it so much!
If you did not get to be at OCC, here is a video you can watch and hear him singing on.

Gay and Alex told an adventure story when things did not seem to work out for anything they tried to do on this one trip,
but the ending is great! Thank you for sharing!!
Liza shared just one of her many prayer story and her joy at the answer was wonderful to see.
Thanks for telling us that story. We will want to hear more for sure.
Doug story was about answered prayer, too. Such amazing ways God leads us. Thank you for telling your story, Doug.
It helps us gain faith through hearing others share their stories.
What is there to say about this delightful flower bowl. Thank you thank you, Carol.
Alex leads the discussion in  lesson time in the sanctuary class.
A new and very interesting Children's Program is coming to Kid's Corner very soon. Come and find out more.
This was a very, very interesting quarterly to look at. Roland led the lesson discussion downstairs this week
and his quarterly is well used. Each page is full of his studies.
Startings of the fellowship friendship meal.
Cherri and Shannon were the Praise leaders this week and how nice it was to have them lead.
"This Little Light of Mine-- I'm Going to Let It Shine!!"
Doug tells the children a story about fishing. His use of the fishing rod and lure kept their interest.
One child asked if they could touch it and so they got to.
Each time Alex plays his guitar we get a real treat. Just really enjoy hearing him.
Our Pastor sure does know how to use simple items to make his sermon interesting to all ages.
This little "plant" needs light to be able to move. 
A little child shall lead them... this is sweet to see.
So nice to come to church to pray, worship God, and sing praises.
It is also refreshing to met friends and share a little visit.
Baby is fast asleep- just can see her little feet on the pink blanket.
The scenery around and about Orchard City Church is always changing.
Autumn marigolds.

Cooking Class and Meal - October 20 2013 at OCC

Carol and Jerrie Lou, along with Phil and Eileen Brewer, planned and put on a lovely meal for all who registered to come out to the cooking class this Sunday.

Almost 40 people attended and it looked like everyone was happy.
Several ladies helped to serve the dished-up plates to the people sitting at the tables, and the meal began.

The theme was Greek and so the foods for the meal were minestrone soup, roasted mini potatoes, glazed carrots, green beans, Greek salad, spanakopita, and rice.
Dessert was a apple strudel. The interesting ingredient was ground up gingersnap cookies to give it more depth of flavour.

People exclaimed how delicious the whole meal was.

Cookbooks were for sale and many people bought them.

Here are a few pictures to help you see what a great time it was.

Welcome and registration table with cheerful flowers on top.
Eileen and Phil Brewer with their helpful granddaughters.
Greek Salad in the big silver bowl.
Did this soup ever smell good!!
A plate full of delicious food ready to be served.
Bonnie takes a plate full of Greek food to serve it to hungry people at the tables.
Eileen and her granddaughter, Kelsey, serving up the dessert.
Seemed to me everyone thought all the food was "so good."
Such a fresh table decoration.
A room full of happy people.
What would we ever do without Carol to share her good ideas and add pretty touches here and there?
Chatting around the table is a great thing to do.
Want to buy a cookbook?
Apple strudel for dessert!
Phil starts the demonstration part of the afternoon with sharing how to make the soup.
Making a point... must be about tearing something, eh?
They each had their own parts to demo, but helped each other too now and then.
An interested audience.
Potatoes and carrots left over -- I think some people got to take some home.
Mostly brown rice but appeals to people who only like white rice.
The bread and spread.
Brittany and Kelsey came with Grama and Grampa to help and do the dishes. It was so nice to have them at the cooking class.
Excellent workers in the kitchen.
Not even half of the dishes they dried.
The tables were brightly decorated.
Showing us how to make brushetta so it is not soggy but very tasty.
Asking questions near the end of the class while others found leftovers.
Cleaning up the demonstration table.
It was a bright and beautiful day around the pond by Orchard City Church.

Thanks to all who came out!

Friday, October 25, 2013

19th of October Sabbath at OCC

Lori led out in the Sabbath School time.
It is always so nice to have so many people come out for Sabbath School.

Lori with the bookmark Bible Texts to look up.
Who knows by heart Philippians 4:6 & 7?

Sabbath School is for missions -- at home, in other countries and any where we are.
This quarter the mission projects that our 13th Sabbath Offering will go to are:

  • Build an evangelism center in Ohrid, Macedonia
  • Establish an international church and evangelism center in Athens, Greece
  • Remodel the women's residence hall at Newbold College in England
  • Create Bible 3-D exhibitions throughout the Trans-European Division -- illustrating God's love through the Great Controversy themes
  • Children’s Project: Establish Messy Church programs, a family-oriented activity-centered outreach to families throughout the Trans-European Division

Lesson Study
Sabbath School is also time for studying God's word in small groups.
It is good to hear the thoughts and ideas of other church members as we share together.
Happy couple
How pretty!!
Brother and sister have a little time to get fresh air before coming in to church. 
So little and yet so big!
Jerrie Lou told an interesting story about sea turtles in Guyana.
So nice to have June and Bob back. And Arnie, too.
Arnie went to visit his granddaughter and her family, including a newborn great-grandson.
Outdoor art work.
Look what he found out by the back building.
Church at prayer
Loretta's handiwork greeting us as we come to church or a cheery goodbye as we leave.