Sabbath March 8th, 2014 at OCC

Edith had our Sabbath School this week and she always has something interesting for us to hear.

This week she started by asking what was the relationship between potato chips and Sabbath School?
Answer is: Both had their beginnings in 1853.

Another interesting point that she made was about the Youth's Instructor Magazines that had wonderful stories and lessons in them.

Magazines Edith brought to Sabbath School.

There was little organization of Sabbath School lessons until G.H. Bell, a pioneer teacher in Battle Creek, became the editor of the Youth's Instructor in 1859. He introduced two series of lessons, one for children and the other for youth.

Edith also told us about this YouTube video and read the transcription to us. Watch the video below if you want to find out what we learned from her at Sabbath School.

I went out to the Kid's Corner to see what they were up to for their Sabbath School this week and the children were enjoying the nice new puppets.

The lesson papers and the little craft for the day.

Back in the church sanctuary Alex was leading the lesson and marking it on the whiteboard.

Pastor Bob was back from his quick trip to California and we were happy to see him.

As you can see from the sign the Pastor's sermon title was "Treasure Hunters". 

Some of the key texts he used were ;

 Matthew 13:44

1 Corinthians 2:14 

2 Corinthians 4: 3 & 4 

Matthew 16:26

John 17:3

The field is the Bible. 

The Gospel is the treasure. 

Sign on Highway 33

Pastor and Mrs. Tetz visit in the nursing home on Sabbath afternoon. There were many out from both Orchard City Church and from the nursing home. Thanks to Lori and Christine for leading out and for Dave and Dawna for the beautiful special music!

I talked to Rod K. after the program as he was outside alone.
After a nice visit I turned and saw this "peanut tree" and asked Rod if he did that.
He had he said and he enjoys the squirrels that come to visit.