Our Christmas Program - At OCC

We enjoyed a wonderful program planned and organized by Lori.  If you were watching carefully you might have remembered something similar a few years ago, but this time there were several different participants and features.

It was so nice to have guests come and join us and our members fill the pews too.

After the program we went to have a fellowship snack time downstairs.  The food was delicious and plentiful.

We can look at some pictures of the morning and enjoy it all over again.

Coming in to the "lobby" in the middle of a storm. 

Passing out the hot drinks to warm the travellers up. 

Hugs along the way. 

Singing and playing guitar helps to pass the time waiting for the storm to pass.  

Doyle plays his part of the trombone duet. 

Sharing the story about the birds. 

Jacob was willing to share a beautiful piano solo with us during the snow storm. 

It was fun to go up and join her mummy in the play.  

Playing and singing Christmas carols together. 

All the children were invited up to sing a group song. 

Tammy shared this beautiful piece with us in sign language.  "Oh, Holy Night" 

Always nice to have Jodi back and listen to her play the piano.  

Bryn is back and playing the violin again... so enjoy it. 

Playing her homemade flute. 

Grampa and Jacob waiting in the warm "lobby". 

Happy to join the other children to sing. 

The Pastor called in to the radio station and finds out that the roads are open and everyone can travel again.  

Ladies who looked after the lovely food on the tables for us to enjoy. 

Cheery little Christmas boy. 

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Time for visiting with each other. 

Beginning a New Year at OCC

What a lovely day to get together for worship at OCC.

Sabbath School started off with the Hymn - "It Took a Miracle" and that was followed by Roland having prayer and reading the scripture verses, John 4:13 and 14 about water which was the theme for this SS.

Water Bottles with Bible texts attached for reading aloud. 

Water is something we all need to survive.  If we look in the Bible we find so many verses about water.  There are so many stories that include water too.
Some that we looked at were: Jesus walking on the water, the axe head that floated and the bitter water that was turned sweet when a stick was thrown in.
Have fun looking up more verses and stories about water.
After the first part of SS Doug L and Lori S lead the discussions for the lesson upstairs and downstairs in the classes.

The Lesson Study time is the only time in church services in which we can participate and share what we have learned over the last week.  We would like to know if any one is interested in a third study class beginning soon. 

Upstairs lesson group

Downstairs study group

Kids Corner 2 lesson time

Kids Corner 1 craft this weekend.  

We are so thankful for the leaders that come each Sabbath to be at each group and share Jesus with all ages.

Our new Call to Worship song -

The trombone music adds to our worship experience. 

Story for the children told by Jason - an important part of our service. 

She played such a beautiful piece for special music.  Thank you so much. 

Brad J had an excellent sermon for us to hear.  He spoke about "Naaman, the Leper".  He shared that Leprosy is like sin in our lives. As the disease makes a person numb to pain so sin makes us numb to God's spirit.  Let us be like the servant girl and share the wonderful things our God can do and what He is like with others.  

It was good to hear Sharon's voice in this second special music.  Thank you.

Our elders in communication. 

Smiles and questions?




Flash Back to January 2018 at OCC

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Beginning of December - Dec 1st 2018

Lori started Sabbath School with a hearty welcome and opening song.  Then she introduced Ken and Ruthie Trefz and they shared about their latest visit to Nepal.

Ken showed a knitted hat he purchased in Nepal that showed wonderful craftsmanship. 

Ruthie showed the top he bought for her from Nepal.  

Lesson was held in two groups and the discussion was lively about Unity  Lesson 9: The Most Convincing Proof. 

So nice to have these children at OCC today.  Taking up the children's collection. 

He played a very beautiful Minuet.  Thank you so much. 

Pastor Robertson shared an excellent sermon on Revelation 14:1-3 Here is the patience of the saints...