Sabbath April 30th at OCC

The lesson time was a very nice time studying and sharing about after the flood.

Titled, "All Nations and Babel" it had verses to read from Genesis 9 to Psalms and Luke and Matthew. 

A very interesting topic to learn more about. 

Beverly and Olga shared the Praise Time song leading and it was nice to hear them together. 

Just before playing the harmonica, Richard explained how he can't quite choose the song he will play until he is ready to play and sees if it is a good fit.  

This time he played Under His Wings. 

Beverly told us the picture that forms in her imagination when she hears that piece, of a eagle gathering its babies in a stormy time.

Beverly had the children's story and told about the beauty of her flowering apricot tree.  

While admiring the blossoms and moving closer for a smell of the prettiness she came eye to eye with a bee. She told a little of what the bee and its friends and family can do working together. Bees store pollen in a crop.  By flapping their wings they cool the nectar to make honey.  It is truly amazing all the ways God cares for us and provides for us. 

photo from internet... 

Loretta read the scripture for the sermon which was Revelation 14:6

 Jud was so willing to come and share this sermon with us and I was so happy he was. 

The title was, "To Every Nation, Kindred, Tongue and People". 

Jud told us that 95 % of the population has never flown in a plane yet.  That leaves 5 % who do.  That is very surprising to think about. 

In his flying with mission work he has had many kinds of reactions of someone new to flying and they are usually very excited or extremely fearful. 

One lady needing a ride back to her home was so scared she asked Jud if she could hold his hand on the way home - then she would not be afraid.  To fly the plane a pilot might just need to use his/her hands so then she asked if she might be able to hold his arm which she did most of the way home until he needed his whole arm to land safely. 

Chase the Lion is a book Jud likes to read from. It goes with the Bible verse 2 Samuel 23:20. 

New International Version
Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, performed great exploits. He struck down Moab’s two mightiest warriors. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.

It is not just a nice catch phrase but we tend to stay away from the things that we are afraid of. 

Another saying is No guts, no glory. 

The book shares about letting God lead us. Have big dreams.

Are we scaredy cats of lion chasers?

What is your dream within?

Orville Wright's story is interesting as his dream was realized starting with him being sick.  Bedridden. 

Jud then went to on tell about a few people who dared to dream big.  Much bigger then they could imagine accomplishing but they asked God to lead. 

Macara and his wife dreamed of a school for the children near where they live in Cambodia. 

They prayed and prayed and finally started a very small one in their own home. 

Now his children are some of the teachers at the large school with 235 students. 

The children help put on series of meetings to let others know the great love of God. 

This couple treats the children to acts of love and the kids enjoy staying around the school when school is not on, helping to move desks or whatever needs to be done. 

The school needs more work done so the dreaming has not stopped yet. 

After the ones working on the metal work were done Jud went to town and got some fancy donuts with sprinkles for these hard workers to recognize their hard work. 

They kids play hard too even in the mud and rain. 

Miracle Air.

Norm and Nancy Hanson have a big dream.  They pray and pray for God's help as it is a huge dream. 

They need God's help right now with their God-sized dream. 

Everyone can pray along side of them on this dream in Nicaragua. 

Then Jud had a disappointment and then a big dream. 

Angel One.

I will try to put a video in here so come back later to see it. 

Devine appointment at the Grandview church.  Jud had not been there for a long time but this Sabbath he was there and so was Trevor. Jud did not know Trevor but was noticing his airplane tie he wore. 

They ended up chatting and Jud found out Trevor has worked for West Jet and the military. 

Then he did not hear from Trevor for three months. 

One day he called. 

They got together and Jud's napkin sketch turned into an amazing production in Trevor's hands. 

Now Trevor is the pilot of Angel One. 

This was just at the start of the pandemic... the worst time OR the best time.  Grown out of an  impossible  situation to a God sized miracle. 

Support SDA projects and just watch and see how dreams grow. 

Thank you, Jud, for taking time to share with us in between your arriving home and leaving for the Philippines. 

Lets be open to telling God our LionSized dreams and praying about them. 

Another miracle story. 

Jud's biggest supporter maybe... his dad. 

The flowers this morning were in memory of Don Q who loved this church and our miracle working God.  

It has been four years since we said Goodnight to DQ but we know he will be so gladden when he awakes to hear all the miracle stories you can share with him on that wonderful reunion. 

Be that one in the crowd to stand out and stand up for God and His work on this earth. 

Visiting Speaker this Sabbath at OCC

Coming to OCC Sabbath morning. 

 Lesson Study with Dave leading was good.  It was about Cain and His Legacy. 

There was a lot to think about in this discussion. 

Getting things set up. 

Did you get an envelope? Did you open it?  Bonnie does a great job with these fun health nuggets. 

This one was on temperance.  So far we have heard about Water, Exercise and Temperance. 

Temperance is meaning with our time, with our sleep or rest or food or exercise or our money. 

The paper inside the envelope had on Bible verses and also a recipe for Pina Colada Energy Balls.

Handing out the little treats to everyone after the Health Nugget. 

Doug L had the story of the morning... 

Beverly had the scripture and prayer before the sermon started. 

Dave Fiedler came by invitation to share the sermon this morning. 

Being a school teacher at one point and having a vegan restaurant at another time made him an interesting person to listen to as his thoughts were clear and easy to  follow. 

Enjoying the Good Life - It is an Acquired Taste.    

Philippians 4:8

Is there a food you did not used to like but now do?

Avocado, olives, durian?

God's intention.

John 5:11 Romans 15:13 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Which would you rather be?  Happy or unhappy?

Happiness comes from the choices we make. 

In the Power of Choice will is king. 

There are 3 things for the will...conscience/ common sense/ desire.

We ask  Is it right?  Is it best?  Do I want it?

Commit to obedience before the problem arises.  

Be willing to be made willing. Acts of the Apostles  page 482

God wishes us to have the mastery over ourselves. But He cannot help us without our consent and co-operation. The divine Spirit works through the powers and faculties given to man. Of ourselves, we are not able to bring the purposes and desires and inclinations into harmony with the will of God; but if we are "willing to be made willing," the Saviour will accomplish this for us, "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5.{AA 482.3}

When there are conflicting ideas, how do you decide?

Follow the one that will hurt you the least. 

When conscience and desire conflict it gives us the worst outcome. 

When the going gets tough... look to what Jesus did in His great decision making time... 

38 Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”

39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”

Ask for God to help you do His will and He will help you. 

Jesus did not want to do what His Father wanted Him to do.  As He was sweating blood in the garden He did not die for several more hours.  Jesus was sent Gabriel not to give him conscience or common sense but He was told He would be happy in the end.  Hebrews 12:2

At the end of the day desire always wins. 

Either way it is very good or terrifying. 

Hebrews 8:10 and Hebrews 10:18.

All true obedience comes from the heart.  D of A page 668

All true obedience comes from the heart. It was heart work with Christ. And if we consent, He will so identify Himself with our thoughts and aims, so blend our hearts and minds into conformity to His will, that when obeying Him we shall be but carrying out our own impulses. The will, refined and sanctified, will find its highest delight in doing His service. When we know God as it is our privilege to know Him, our life will be a life of continual obedience. Through an appreciation of the character of Christ, through communion with God, sin will become hateful to us. Ellen G. White, Desire of Ages, 668

Not my will but thine be done.

Their taste will be the same as Christ.  

So how is this enjoyable?  How did Paul and Silas sing in jail?

Act 16: 22 to 25

Angels come when we sing. 

Sacrifice is the currency with which we buy influence to use for God. 

Happy regardless.  Those who in everything make God first and last and best are the happiest people in the world. 

( note: this is a short recap of the many points of this sermon... if it is not clear please as Dave Fiedler to explain) 

We sang a hymn to close. 

Please come out this evening to a Ukraine Benefit concert at the Mary Irwin Theatre with Brad and Kandus as emcees.

Silent auction to follow  free musical program by guest and local artists. 

They hope to raise enough money for 1000 rides out of Ukraine this evening. 

Very happy to share in another Ukrainian Benefit Concert. If you are in the Kelowna area, hope to see you at the concert! Free Admission and you can make a forever difference in the life of a mother, child, grandmother for just $27. ADRA.ca/1000ridesout

Farewell Pastor Bob and Myrna... we will forever miss you!!

This Sabbath was full with the SS lesson and church service and a special meal together.

Alex used the whiteboard as he is an artist and shares his thoughts in drawings on the board. 

Beverly was the elder of the morning.  

Bonnie had one quick announcement about the upcoming Health meetings at Rutland church. 

Check it out if you are interested. 

Don't forget the special gift, Beverly. 

A ribboned package with a memory in it.

Praise Time and since the Praise person was sick this day Heidi and Keith ably filled in. 

A nice addition this weekend was the brass musicians once again. 

Last time this group might be able to play trombones together, as Pastor Bob is moving to North Carolina.   Good to have David and Doyle to play music for Praise Time this weekend. 

Pastor Bob has so many talents.  Music by playing an instrument and singing are two of them. 

He preached his last sermon ( for now) at OCC with assurance and hope and love. 

It is a gift, a gift a gift... he stated for us to not forget how much Jesus loves us and died for us as a gift. 

We will miss you so so much Pastor Bob and we will miss you Myrna too.  You both have been Front Row people to us and we will not forget that. 

We carry a lot of good, warm memories of your time at Orchard City SDA Church. 

Your friendship has been a bright part of our lives. 

Water bottles Bonnie shared for the health nugget a few weeks ago came in handy for lunch time fellowship meal. 

The ladies and maybe a man or two also set up the tables and got the fellowship room all ready for the meal. 

Just a lovely Sabbath with wonderful people. 

Don't travel too fast... 

We are so glad you are with your family. 

Enjoy your new home in North Carolina!!