Let's See What Happened at OCC this past Sabbath ~ February 22nd, 2014

Sabbath School was a bit different this week.

Glenda Q. was leading it and had 10 helpers, or maybe we can count 11 as one helped set up the chairs and also helped to put things back in time for church service.

We had Sabbath School Squares.

A lot of great help with each part of the SSS.

Bryn leading the singing  - new words written by Dorothy Watts - sung to the tune of "To God Be the Glory."

Sylvia read a story called "The Barnabus Committee." It was a very nice story.
Don read three Bible verses about encouragement.
Doug L. shared the 8 ways we can give encouragement and then he shared something that gave him encouragement.
Vicki had a 60-second talk about how words build up or tear down. It was excellent.
Alexander L. shared four definitions of encouragement. Thank you, Alexander, for taking part.
Lori shared a short mission story about someone with next-to-nothing sharing their chicken as their thank you.
Bonnie played the piano for the song Bryn led and we all enjoyed it and sang out.
Jerrie Lou had a story about someone who encouraged a young man with his public speaking and how that impacted him for his whole life.
Lou B. helped us by passing out the words to the song. Each person is needed to do their part to make a great learning experience for us all.
Pastor Teranski was visiting so he could preach at the 11 o'clock service, but he was a willing participant at the last minute and we enjoyed him sharing a short story of a time when he was encouraged by someone. He told about the time our church made up a goodie basket for him -- filled with fruit, treats, a bit of money, cards, notes, and letters... after his lovely wife, Audrey had gone to rest.

Classes were held downstairs and upstairs and the children were in the cozy building outside for their Kids Corner.

The new sign on the outside of the building. So nice and inviting.

Cute eagle made by one little girl.

It was so nice to have Bryn at OCC this week. She played the piano for our service.

So great to have Levi and his mummy leading Praise Time.

Jerrie Lou told an interesting children's story.

Singing the children's song.

"I may never shoot the artillery"

Each time Alexander plays for special music it is delightful to hear.

"The Story of the Three Little Bears"

Scripture for this sermon talk is Romans 15:2-6

Table arrangements for the fellowship meal.

Beautiful flower arrangement at the welcome desk.