OCC November 20th

 It takes some preparation before a person gets up to lead a lesson study discussion. 

Looks like Lori has done hers with all her books including two Bibles. 

It is very nice to start off the church services with a discussion of a lesson in Deuteronomy.

Thank you Lori. 

 

And a prayer to close that part of the morning. 

Morning Praise Time with Karen, Christine, Bonnie and Aase. 

Alex was the platform person of the day and told us about giving to https://www.adra.ca/bcfloods/

Linda had the story to share and it was about the missing dog.  Flea bitten, three legged, blind in one eye, mongrel- answers to the name Lucky.  $100.00 reward. 

Then Linda had arranged for Beverly to walk in with this adorable rescue dog with three legs. 

Everyone enjoyed seeing and getting to pet this lovely dog. 

That tail was wagging happily. 

Joel Gregg had the sermon and shared a few things about him and his family before starting the talk. 

We were happy this family came with him.  He is administrator at Okanagan Christian School and told us this school year is going very well with 120 students projected for attending next school year. 

The roof is fixed and the Pathfinder room is renovated as well as the home ec room and one more area.

The Joel started the sermon he gave the title - Alpha and Omega

They are letters from the Greek Alphabet.

Those words are mentioned only in the book of Revelation, one place being Revelation 1 and another place chapter 21. 

The beginning - Alpha as Creator. 

God carved out the mountains and the valley,  He made Big White stand where it is even with the flood. He made beauty for us.  God was the Alpha. 

Then...

The Dash...

Things got derailed and went off track.  Just like building a Thomas the Train track somehow we are always missing one piece to make it whole.

So He came as a little baby to be our Saviour. 

God sends Jesus to our world to die and save us.

Jesus comes to get us back on track. 

The second part is completed as he died for us.  We are in the dash right now. 

Don't lose hope or get discouraged.  He completed His mission. 

Omega - The Last.

He is coming back soon and He will take us home with Him.  He says in Revelation 22: 12, I am coming quickly... 

This piece of art hangs in the academy and Joel walks by it many times a day. 

Some of the Bible verses used in the service are: Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 48:12 and 13, John 1:1-5, Genesis 2:1-3, Luke 1:67, John 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 4:16,  and Revelation 21:6. 

We sang How Great Thou Art to end the service. 

Then Doug found the video on YouTube in which Chet was playing the French horn instead of the cello for the song Redeemed.  Joel is showing us where Chet was standing in the orchestra and said we would be able to see him for 2 seconds. It was nice to hear Fountain View Academy playing and singing. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srZi3j2dtC4

Just before heading home. 

Helping a friend back up safely. 

Often these berries have snow on them at this time of year.  

 

Last three photos supplied by Beverly.

Her group of dogs just back from a squirrel chase and wanting to go out for more. 

Sam is heading home after spending time at Grama day care.