Bright Sabbath

 Last Sabbath there was a conference wide Men's Retreat.

Not knowing about it I stopped in,  greeted a few men and went inside to use the washroom. 

On returning outdoors I was some what out numbered and asked if I was one of the cooks who got high marks. 

A man walked towards me and after saying a pleasant "hello" looked at me and said I know you don't I?  I was sure he did and he gave me a warm hug.  

It was Keith Corbett.

Walking back to my vehicle I was met with a young dentist who had asked beside me. We engaged in a nice conversation and then was mistaken for Pastor Robbie when sitting in the dentists car and Robbie s father in law came outside!

I had seen Pastor Robbie jogging by just before so all in all it was an interesting time.

We talked about the new playground that is being put in at Camp Hope between the 0 to 2 building and 3 and 4 building.

Donations are happily accepted. Kandus and Bill are both inquiring on who wants to help out.

Looks like the land is cleared and it will soon be started.

Makes me soooo happy.

After surprising my granddaughters and watching them ride bikes we enjoyed the beauty at Harrison Lake.

On Sunday Sakura Japanese Festival was held in Vancouver at Van Dusen Gardens.  So many attended and parking was hard to find but I found out that Oak Ridge SDA church is nearby AND they have a lovely playground installed between the sidewalk and the front wall with their name on it.

I was very impressed.

So good to see progress and that children s needs are being responded too.

Doug  L sent me this photo and I just love it!

Older people s needs are being met also here within out church family.

My dad has been sick with an infected pressure wound and I was so thankful to see him dressed and wake listening to Liza.

Memorial Service at Rutland Church

 On Friday, April 12th , there was a service for Lenore Linda Duncan. 

It shocked her family and everyone who heard about Lenore and saddened everyone too. 

Lenore was a very big driving force behind many committees, work with Duncan Logging and other get togethers.

She liked to include people and enjoyed serving them meals at her home. 

We are sad to feel the loss of her presence among us now but long for the day when we all meet again with Jesus. 

Sabbath April 6th

 Walking in to the church was so nice as Bonnie was playing the piano and it sounded so welcoming of the Sabbath.

The second lesson of the next quarter was The War Behind All Wars. It is study based on Revelation.

The discussion was helpful for learning and understanding more about the struggle in Heaven, a surprising place to find a war.

It is great to see people come into the sanctuary and join in.

Bonnie told us about the Sprouting Class on the 21st.  Come join in and enjoy a little bite at the end too. 

Bonnie has played the piano for OCC for so many years and we sure do appreciate her.

Doug enjoys sharing stories at Children Story Time.  He really gets into the story. 

Can you think what he is doing here??

Doug shared about this time not too long ago when he watched a Sharp Shinned Hawk on the ground and found it was eating his supper.  Not only that but it had fallen asleep before finishing dinner. He got some fine and interesting shots.

This photo is from Google and shows a sitting Sharp Shinned Hawk.

 

Dave clapping along to Fruit of the Spirit song..

Delicia had the special music and it was very beautifully done.  Thank you for sharing this music with us. 

Lori had the scripture and prayer. 

Doug also had the sermon this Sabbath.  It is always interesting and full of good points when Doug speaks.  He told of walking with Liza after work one day, in Mission Creek Park and seeing these two rocks.  BE STILL.   It told him strongly which sermon to share. 

Doug starting his talk for the morning. 

How to untangle from STRESS

Go to the Bible and see...

Doug put himself in this verse and we can too. 

Thank you Doug for this timely message. 

On World Tartan Day little Tartan Lottie Bunny was a good listener. 

Little homey touches from Shirley.

End of the morning meet and greet. 

No, he did not greet and meet at OCC but found him on Sunday evening on the rolling hills. 

A friendly Hello from Beverly and her son in Hawaii on the beach. 

We miss you when you are away Beverly but so glad you can spend time with your family and enjoy the sunshine and blue blue water. 

Easter Sabbath

A bright sun filled Sabbath day for our Easter Program at OCC.

Shirley and daughter Jody spent time making the front of the sanctuary pretty but also meaningful too. 

This great team inspired us to sing during Praise Time. 

Vicki and Nancy played with the Praise Team and enhanced the lovely voices. 

Singing is such a unique and wonderful way to express our joy to have a Saviour who loves us so very much. 

 

Loretta had the scripture and prayer.

Lea had a really good story about God's faithful care for a young girl with her horses in Alberta.  Later that girl moved to Kelowna and lived here and raised her children here. 

Lea gave the children these nice pictures to use during the service. 

We all listened to the story along with the ones on the front pew. 

Beautiful solo by Denise... 

David shared a story about going to visit his son several years ago when it appeared to his son that he was not going to get the visit and treats he had been hoping for. 

But Dad and Mum were coming and they knew just when they would be there and got there much to the son's joy.  David likened this to Jesus coming back to earth for us but we wonder how long it will take and if He had forgotten us... but He has a wonderful plan for us and will come at just the right time. 

Sharon told a very interesting story before she sang her very meaningful song.

It was about college students talking up certain fields of learning more then trades for example. 

At one point her son spoke up for the first time as they were bringing up the name of Jesus and if He was maybe a most important person from history... and said... yes, and I hear He was a carpenter.  (trades person).  We know He loves and died for ALL.

  

Dexter and Bridgenna shared a little more about their lives and how God's love fills them with Joy!!

For someone worried about being in front of an audience, she sure gets up there and shares so well what she wants to say. 

Dianne shared a story from her life and then also shared a lovely song. 

Candice told us about passed trials but love and joy she has now knowing Jesus are her Friend and Saviour. 

These two make a very good team to share Jesus love.

In a little change of the program, Glenda shared a couple little stories noting how good Jesus is in all our circumstances. 

Then we resumed and The Gerrans Family and Glenda played the chimes - In The Garden.

One verse of chimes played, then Camden, Alison and Jonathan sang the first verse, then they played another verse on the chimes. 

Lori had the closing remarks and prayer and the program concluded. 

It was a thoughtful and warmhearted collection of praises. 

Alex and Karen were part of the Praise Singers along with Christine and Denise. 

It is so great to see a nice mix of people singing up front. 

Camden was interested in the organ.  Nancy kindly showed her while Karen and Bob seem interested too. 

Wish Bob could have been part of the program too like he used to be. 

Doug had some really neat photos he took of a sharp tailed hawk sleeping over his dinner.

Pretty amazing to see. 

Shirley and Liza share a happy moment together. 

Love these bright happy smiles. 

Our church is so happy to have these wonderful people to come each week and be part of the family. 

Liza gets a warm hug from young DJ. Such nice people. 

The next afternoon there was a little come and go party for Arlene and Wilf Janot (Kandus Thorp's parents and neighbours to Gay and Alex)  for their 65th wedding anniversary. 

What a nice long time they have had to be best friends. And a great team. 

Congratulations!!!

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