Nepal mission

Beverly has sent us some emails about her son-in-law, Larry, and his dog, Sammy, leaving Mission, B.C. to go with a rescue team to help in Nepal.

This is a very big undertaking and they will need our prayers. Please remember them often as you pray throughout your day for all the workers over there in Nepal and all the people of Nepal going through this terrible time.

Here are a couple of pictures to help put a face to the names to pray for, and below the photos is a news story with Larry and Sammy in it.

Larry W. - fire chief in Mission, B.C.

Sammy the dog, with small firefighter boots along side him.

British Columbians heading to Nepal to provide assistance - Global News


Another way you could help if you want to is through this link: Help AHI Help Nepal - Adventist Health International

Michael Woodruff is encouraging people to donate through this site as he knows what this organization is really doing there. Michael went to UCA with Tyler, and our students from OKAA went on a mission trip to the Philippines with their family when Bryn was in grade 11, I think.

 

Below is a write-up about what the funds from AHI will help with over at the Scheer Memorial Hospital in Nepal.

Scheer Memorial Hospital in Banepa, Nepal, is rapidly becoming a major treatment center after the 7.8 earthquake that struck Nepal recently. None of the buildings at SMH were damaged significantly and there were no casualties among the staff. Aftershocks are frequent and remain a cause for concern. Two medical students from Loma Linda University recently completed rotations there and are also safe. Initial medical supplies are adequate, but many patients are now flooding into Scheer from the surrounding valleys, and more supplies and help will be needed soon. Both water and electricity are intact at the hospital.  The army had supplied tents for the hospital to function in as patients did not want to stay inside the buildings due to the frequent aftershocks. Full clinical operations were continuing in these temporary quarters.

As of Monday morning, the current inpatient census is about 180 patients. Most have been moved back onto the wards. Scheer Memorial Hospital is a member of Adventist Health International, based in Loma Linda, California. Until we can clearly get a sense of what is needed, funds are being solicited to support the operation of the hospital and those they serve in the Banepa region of Nepal. Once needs are identified, appropriate medical equipment and supplies will be procured to enable the hospital team to care for the many injured patients coming for care. In addition to this, specialty teams are being identified to travel to Nepal when the request comes.

Though far away, Scheer Memorial Hospital is in need of your help. Every small donation can make a huge difference. Please continue to visit this website for up-to-date information on these AHI sites and click on the link below to get involved and make a donation.

 

Nepal Earthquake Fund

Adventist Health International (AHI) is committed to utilize philanthropic gifts in the manner donors desire.

Occasionally, conditions in the field may alter program goals or activities.  If this occurs, AHI will redirect funds to similar projects.

 *Adventist Health International (AHI) is a multinational nonprofit corporation with headquarters in Loma Linda, California. AHI has been established to provide coordination, consultation, management, and technical assistance to hospitals and health care services operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, primarily in developing countries. AHI is not a funding agency and depends on various organizations, foundations, governments and individuals to provide financial assistance when needed.

Mum love is super strong

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Life at OCC - Sabbath, April 18th, 2015

Sabbath School had a guest superintendent this week. Myrna T. put it together and invited Bob W. to come up and be interviewed about Kid's Corner Sabbath School.

Nancy was going to come and talk, but she was not well, so we heard her on the phone instead ... by way of recorded message.

Bob sharing a peek at some of the new puppets they will be using with their new program, Under the Sea.

Then the children came from their classroom to share a song with us about sheep.

Thank you so much for sharing your song with us.

Birthday gifts are given to the children.

Myrna thanked Bob and Nancy with a lovely bunch of flowers.

Myrna suggested that we all get this book and read it as soon as we can.

Our newest little church member.

During Sabbath School lesson study, the group was asked to explain who Jesus was to them in seven words or less. Here is one answer.

Jesus:

Vital

Maker (Creator)

Saviour

Defender

Brother

and Friend

Doug, elder of the month, explains by using this cup.

So glad they are here this weekend!!

A quick discussion between SS and Church

Our bright and beautiful flowers.

Quick call Special Music group.

It is always good to hear him preach from his heart.

After church visits are important, too.

Welcome for New Baby - Sunday, April 26th 2015

A new baby has arrived!!

We want to welcome Ryder Lemky, new little son for Yolanda, baby brother for Brookelynn and James, and grandson for Dawna and Dave.

All Orchard City Church members and friends are invited to come to a baby shower to shower love and care on Baby Ryder.

It will be a come and go party from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 26th, 2015 at Bonnie and Doug's home, which is located at 729 Cassiar Place.

Come and stay for a few minutes or a couple of hours, whatever fits into your schedule.

General baby items would be fun to give or if you feel like you want to donate towards bigger items, money is appreciated.

A lovely visit with Carol

It was so nice to go as a small group to Carol's home last Sabbath and visit together.
It is always so pleasant and Carol is always a gracious hostess.

Roland was away (sorry about your sister-in-law) but Carol's brother, Murray was there.
After visiting we had a song to sing together while Rhonda (Carol's niece) played the piano for us.
We then prayed together for Carol's comfort and strength and feeling much better.

Sabbath ~ April 11th, 2015

Lori S. had our Sabbath School and it was very interesting.

She introduced us to a man who learned how to forgive. His name is Louie Zamperini and he was a track runner.

You can read about him in the story below or you can find a YouTube video about his life to watch.
Louie Zamperini's story: Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3 - This Week's Story

What would we do if we were in that situation? Louie chose to forgive.
That is quite a lesson for all of us to think about. Thank you, Lori for sharing this story with us.

After lesson study in the small classes, we enjoyed a guitar/voice Praise Time with Heidi, Keith and little Tess.

They lead us in "I Sing for Joy"

Alexander led us in prayer...

Pastor Tetz had the Children's Story and we all listened attentively.
It was about a young boy named Francis and how much he loved his dad.

Francis loved his dad as much as all the miles the roads on the map went...

This was a great segue into the sermon on John 3:16.

For God so Loved the World.... He gave us flowers.

The scripture texts to look up are as follows:

Romans 5:17-21
Jeremiah 31:3

Deuteronomy 7:13

Pastor Bob stopped and sang "Wide, Wide as the Ocean" in the middle of his sermon as it speaks about God's great love for us.

Thank you, Pastor Bob, for your care for our church.

More flowers out doors that show His love for us.

Fellowship meal followed the church service and then came Sunshine Bands.

CNN report on Dr. Elsworth Wareham

Aase mentioned this video in Sabbath School class today, so I thought you might like to see it, too.

100 year-old shares secrets to long life - CNN

March 28th, 2015 - Orchard City SDA Church -- 13th Sabbath

Angela and Brookelynn have a mission quiz for Sabbath School.

Lori had a prayer activity. It was so nice to have this type of prayer. We all took a little card from the basket and wrote something we wanted prayer for. Lori collected them and passed them out, one to each person. Then we read them and made the request for personal prayer time at home and through the week.

David E. shared about a situation far way about water and how precious each little bit is.
He brought props along for great visuals.

No one thought they would care to drink this water after walking a long ways to get it.

Myrna was the leader for the combined lesson study this Sabbath. She did a mighty fine job too.

Prayer before church service time.

Out the back window looking over the pond.

Trombone case... sure glad those trombones find their way to church each week.

The downstairs ceiling is almost all done.

Come visit the Older Kid's Corner some Sabbath morning. Lots is happening in this room.

Learning Bible verses in an interesting way.

Hope Cherri or one of the children will tell us about this star shape.

Love to see all of these crafts and how they relate to Jesus.

Sabbath, April 4th, 2015

It was a very nice Sabbath at Orchard City SDA church.

Dave E. had the Sabbath School.

There was plenty of discussion for the small group lesson studies.

Church service was different and interesting with Doug L. interviewing his son Alexander about his recent mission trip.

Here are a few pictures of the morning.

It was nice to have the Kid's Corner children sing up front this Sabbath.

Pat shared her original Easter poem with us.

Children from Kid's Corner sharing their song with us.

Doug L.

Alexander shares his experiences and pictures from his recent time in Bolivia on a mission trip with his school.

 Some of the Bible verses used were: Matthew 25:40

Luke 12:6 and 7

(From Internet)

One of the slides near the end of the talk. We all cause some kind of ripple... very good to think about.

Thank you for sharing today.

Spring flowers