Feature Photos for the month of September

I would really like to have some photos each month to feature from our members and friends at Orchard City SDA Church.

This month I would like you to see three of Michael Franks photos. Michael is a university student at Walla Walla University in Walla Walla, Washington. He comes home in the summer so we are glad to have him back worshipping with us then and also at any holiday he can make it back to British Columbia.

It would be lovely for Michael to see some comments on his work. They are absolutely wonderful and took a fair amount of time for him to capture. Thank you for sharing them with us, Michael!

Sabbath, September 15th, 2012

In summer time it is always interesting to see how many people will be at our little church and this Sabbath it was good to see so many there!! We missed our members who are away, but were very glad for the many visitors that came to worship with us.

Paul B. had our Sabbath School and Don Q. and Walter W. taught the lesson study classes. The Kids Korner, lead by Loretta had room full of children. Their joyful singing was enjoyed by all in the lower level of the church.

Bryn lead the praise time while Bonnie played the piano and Nancy played the organ. The church was full of joyful song. Alex M. had the prayer and Scripture Reading and Glenda Q. shared a story about her mother for the children's story. Beverly was the Elder for this Sabbath. Tyler spoke to us about the Holiness of God referencing 1 John 3:2-6.

It is always nice to be able to visit with one another at the end of the church service and since the weather was so beautiful we could fellowship outside.

Here are a few photos of the morning. Come and join us next Sabbath.

Leading Praise Time

"The Wise Man Built His House Upon The Rock" -- the children's song

The Purse Story by Glenda

How nice to hear Bryn play

Just before Tyler gets up to speak

Leading us in the hymn -- "Holy, Holy, Holy" at the end of the talk

A tiny deer mouse that was found in the rocks between the parking lots. His brother was hopping nearby too.

Please pray for this family

My cousin, who lives in Arizona, first shared this story with us on Facebook asking for people to join in praying for all involved.

Thank you for reading the account and caring about our family all over the world.
What a brother, this young boy was.

http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2012/09/13/20120913phoenix-man-dead-gunshot-wound-park-abrk.html

Sabbath School and Church for Sept 8th, 2012

Welcome to the Orchard City Seventh-day Adventist Church!

This morning we enjoyed a "Welcome to School" sort of Sabbath School.
Math Class - Bible quiz to find our opening song.
Science Class - Opening Prayer as we are told by E.G. White that there is a science to prayer.
Reading Class - Responsive Reading from the hymnal.
Geography Class - Mission Story by Don Q.
Spelling Class - Spelled Sabbath School by recalling Bible verses starting with the right letter.

Thanks for the idea in your book, Mrs. D. Watts!

Kids Korner was quiet when I went downstairs to look for something or someone... quiet but inviting... come next week when all the kids are there.

The tables were all set and waiting for the lunch time fellowship.

Our Children's story was told by Jason D. - the well-loved David and Goliath, requested by Jason's granddaughter.

Special music by Dr. Kim was really sweet. "Amazing Grace" with something extra.

The sermon by Pastor Dubyna was excellent, and someone was inspired to agree by raising the Bible.

Time for fellowship and sharing after the service.

And a happy Sabbath Day it was!

First Sabbath in September of 2012

It was so good to be in our little church again this Sabbath. Seems like we have been gone a lot in the last several months.

Others travel, too -- weddings, relatives to visit, graduations, work, holidays, so many things to have us go off and about. But then we get back home and back to Orchard City SDA church and it is wonderful to meet with our brothers and sisters again.

This Sabbath the KidsKorner was a happy place. Soft animals and interesting songs make for a good learning place about Jesus and His love and care for His creation. The children learn how much He loves us to give us so many wonderful surprises in nature for us to find and see.

You really need to come and visit this room when the children sing this song. It is great to hear. God made the animals all so different.

Fun to wave the banner and sing Jesus Loves Me

Getting stickers at the end of Sabbath School to go on the Little Friend paper

Church service this week was with Pastor Shawn Brummond from Grand Prairie, Alberta. It as so nice to have his wife and two daughters there with him and also his wife's parents.

After the Praise Time and the Children's story, Pastor Brummond introduced his sermon and shared with us about what God wants most from us. There were many guesses but near the end we got on the right track.

Thank you for coming to share with us at OCC, Pastor.

Singing in Praise Time

She enjoyed it up front so much she came back and clapped along with the next song, too

Pastor Brummond shared many good verses and thoughts for us to ponder

She was so interested in the music from this organ she came up to watch during the recessional, then got a few moments to play a note or two with the organist's help

Sweet way to end our church service this Sabbath.