90th Birthday Celebration for Walter W.

Just want to say a great big thank you for all who came out to wish Walter a happy 90th.

There was much talking and laughter, smiles and good wishes in the home of Walter W. last Sabbath afternoon.

It was a very enjoyable time and so nice of you all to come and make his home full of happiness!

 Thanks for helping to put that smile on his face

So nice of Judy and Terry to drive out here for the weekend. It was very much appreciated.

Donna and Dwight chatting with Terry.

Thanks for coming over Gerry.

Friends Bonnie and Naomi shared smiles too.

Jeff and Julie

Beverly and Walter stop talking for me to take a quick picture...

Mr. and Mrs. H. Reimche - friends of Walter's for years.

So wonderful to have friends and family.

Sabbath, October 25th, 2014 at OCC

It was good for me to be back at Orchard City SDA church this weekend.
Travelling is wonderful, but coming home is something special.

Coming home to our church family is special too. Hugs and handshakes, words to inspire and help us grow, songs and stories, children learning and smiling and bringing their happy sounds to our sanctuary, all make for this feeling of home.

Here are a few photos of some of the parts of our church service.

Pat shared her thankfulness to the Lord for His care and love while she went through a second breast cancer episode.
She also thanked the church family for the flowers, cards and love. Let's keep on praying for Pat and Reg and their health.

Jason shares the story of creation with the children.

Pastor Bob delivers his talk on Fill the House...

Bright cheerful flowers from Carol.

Take some to hand out - Basket full of good reading.

Don Q, and Terry and Judy F. sang "Oh, Beulah Land" as Judy played the piano.
Thank you so much for blessing all of us this morning with your voices and music.

Happy Sabbath everyone.

Quiz Question: What were the first four?

Please come home this Sabbath and join us at Orchard City SDA church.
We would love to have you there.

Family all participate in marathon!

Julie and Jeff, Michael and more in the family all ran, walked, or jogged the BMO 20th year of Running Marathon in Kelowna on October 12th.

Here are a few photos from their time at the Marathon.

Michael, Julie, Jeff, and Doug after the race

Linda (Jeff's mom), Jeff, Julie, and Doug after the race

Thank you, Pastor Bob, for sending in the photos.

Fellowship together

Little friends at Kid's Corner

Video Wednesday: Typewriter Artist

I am continually amazed at the skill and creativity of people. I love how this man found a way to show the world his talent, and I love his can-do attitude, too.

As someone in the video says, "His joy in life is finding ways to be creative. I think he sees it as being part of why he's on earth, why we're on earth."

What a beautiful way to sum up this typewriter artist's creativity and life philosophy.

My favourite quote from this video is:
[Narrator] "When someone says, 'I could never do that,' Paul answers, 'What can you do?'"

Thank you, Glenda, for sharing this video with us, and reminding us that we can all do something to honour God.