OKAA choir at OCC ~ January 16th 2016

We had a snowy welcome to Orchard City SDA Church this Sabbath.

There was lots of snow, but there were men outside shoveling it away to make it easier for people to get inside.

Down by the Kid's Corner more people shovel the snow away.

By the front door volunteers are pushing the snow away to so people can enter the church easier.

Inside, the greeters are ready with a warm hug and a bulletin for each one.

Or a little chat.

Pat and Reg take their pew and Pat happily shares her thank you letter, with Beverly to read to us.

Angela had the Sabbath School time and shared with us more about angels.
She shared this little video clip by Dwight Nelson also.

Don asked for helpers to start off the lesson study in the upstairs class.
How do you feel when you make something and someone else (Bonnie) comes along and destroys it?

Time moves along quickly and soon it was time for the Praise Service and Children's story.
We had the OKAA choir share three special songs with us and it was so great to have them at Orchard City again. Sara DeZwan led them and with her quiet ways and bright smile she had the choir singing very nicely and we were blessed.

Dawna led the children's song "My God is So Great, So Strong, and So Mighty"

Listening to the story.

Sara explains their songs before the sing.

Each student adds such loveliness to the choir.

Thank you, OKAA choir, for a really memorable set of songs.

Mrs. Gerber had a short talk once the choir was finished. Thank you for your sharing.

A touch of springtime at church.

In the afternoon, The Prayer Team invited everyone to join in seeing "War Room."
Alex read a verse and shared a thought after we watched and were inspired.

Gay handed out little sticky note pads for all of us to put into practice our special prayer requests.

One happy scene from the movie. The dad and his happy daughter in the Double-Dutch competition.

Praying together is very encouraging and uplifting.

Thank you for joining us at Orchard City Church today!

OKAA Elementary Students at Orchard City SDA Church ~ November 21st, 2015

We had a very full church this Sabbath. Many young children filled the front pews while their parents and grandparents, aunties and uncles, and friends sat behind them.

The students were excited to share their stories, songs, and voice choir with us. It was really well done and so nice to have praise to God fill our church by the pond.

Walter W. was one of the greeters this Sabbath. Thank you for what you add to our church.

Rhonda opened the time the students presented their pieces for us to hear and see.
Thank you so much for bringing the program to OCC.

Teacher Mrs. K. singing with students.

Children's story

Doing their part well.

Choir accompanied by Madison on the guitar.

Kindergarten and Grade One Class

Watching a sibling or two who are upfront.

Enjoying the quiet bags that are for children to use when they come to our church.

Capturing her daughter and son perform.

Mr. L. getting all the good shots.

One of the little sisters.

The youngest sister and one happy mummy.

So nice to hear this violin trio.

Thank you so much to each and every student, teacher, and parent, or grandparent that brought their child to make this church service beautiful and memorable. Praise to God for the wonderful smiles and happiness shared!

Prayer Chain Request

Please start the prayer chain with this information! God bless!
Subject: CRY FOR IMMEDIATE PRAYER - TRAGIC ACCIDENT ON HIGHWAY 97 SOUTH OF VERNON

Pastor Steve Little just called  to give an update to the BC Conference on the tragic accident that took place yesterday [May 4] on Highway 97 between Kelowna and Vernon involving two young people on their way home from the Kelowna Mini Youth Camp Meeting.  All we  know at this point is that  Kristopher Boring, a student at OKAA, is in stable condition at the Kelowna Hospital. His brother Rodney a passenger in the vehicle sadly did not survive the head-on collision.  We were also told that the two young people in the other vehicle though not Adventists are good friends of the Boring Family.

Please keep the Boring family, their friends,  and the students and teachers at our schools in Vernon and Kelowna in your prayers. Also pray for the pastors in the Okanagan District – they will need Divine wisdom and guidance to help all impacted by this tragedy get through the next couple of weeks. 

Please pray that God will supply just what the family needs during this difficult hour; and pray that the peace of God will comfort them and the God of peace will guide them through the days ahead. THANK YOU FOR GIVING THIS YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.

PS: One last request, if you have a prayer chain in your church please activate it today -- praying for the Boring family as well as all the students and teachers in the Okanagan who have been impacted by this tragedy. Bless you and thank you!

Wayne Culmore, BC Conference President
http://www.bcadventist.com

Orchard City SDA Church on April 26th, 2014

Each week different things take place at OCC SDA Church.
It is always interesting and this week was no exception.

Alysia C, Rhonda R, and Sara S, teachers at OKAA, led their students in songs, plays, the children's story, a voice choir, and Bible verses.
We were very thankful and happy that they came and were so enthusiastic to have the church service.
These students were from grades 3-7.

Here are some photos for you to see some of the things they did last Sabbath morning.

We still all really like this sign.

A story with Shannon.

Kids just love these.

Waiting in the sunshine.

A moose to colour.

Walter leading out in one Sabbath School class.

Rhonda R. sharing what good things we will experience this morning.

Leading the Praise Time

He played the hymn so well while we sang - "In the Sweet By and By"

Students in the boat.

Acting out the Jonah story for Children's Story Time

During the children's story.

Doing his part.

Children's offering time.

Doing their best, happily.

No one was hurt in the acting of this play.

All part of the play.

Almost ready for taking a bow.

Singing "Lean on Him."

Glad she came to OCC today. It was nice to see her whole family there including her sweet, little baby brother.

Nature's beauty right by the outdoor steps.

Thank you so much for coming to OCC and having our church service!
It was a lovely, lively morning.