Year: 2023

26 March | Confidence | Competence

Thank you for joining us on-line.
OCC is made up of people who are meeting in-person and who are meeting on-line.

Welcome to OCC online | 26 March 2023

God calls all of us into his presence;

  • He calls us to be together both with him and with one another;
  • He calls us to wait with and for him;
  • He calls us to serve & bless others – those who are part of God’s kingdom and those who have not yet responded to God’s grace

As you prepare to watch our service video, we encourage you to take a few moments…

  • Get your coffee or tea. Settle in, be still…
  • Take some deep breaths… in and out… breathe,
  • Invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that often we are not aware that he is.
  • Focus on the reality of God’s Holy Spirit not just with you but in you.

We are continuing our Lenten series on growing in Confidence on the Frontlines. Today we are looking at consistency in our walk

Here is the link to the PowerPoint Show and the Notes.

Soup Lunch after the morning service

Sunday Evening

5:30pm Doors open

6:00pm FREE Movie & Popcorn

 

 

 

7:00pm youth tonight

 

Reading the NT

In 2023 we are reading through the New Testament together.
This plan by the Navigators takes us through all 260 chapters at the pace of a chapter a day (about 5 minutes a day).
It’s a 5-day/week plan, recognising that there are always times when we need a day or two to catch up.

Click on the link to download the reading schedule and join us in seeing the New Testament come alive in 2023.

 

 

 

Small Groups

Everyone needs and desires to be in relationship, in community. Being involved in one of our Small Groups is a great opportunity for you to find friendship, accountability, and a group of people you can do life with. Currently, our groups are meeting online, Wednesday or Thursday evening at 7 pm, although some groups will start to meet in person soon.

 

 

 

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Click on news & updates to get other updates.

19 March | Confidence | Compassion

Thank you for joining us on-line.
OCC is made up of people who are meeting in-person and who are meeting on-line.

Welcome to OCC online | 19 March 2023

God calls all of us into his presence;

  • He calls us to be together both with him and with one another;
  • He calls us to wait with and for him;
  • He calls us to serve & bless others – those who are part of God’s kingdom and those who have not yet responded to God’s grace

As you prepare to watch our service video, we encourage you to take a few moments…

  • Get your coffee or tea. Settle in, be still…
  • Take some deep breaths… in and out… breathe,
  • Invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that often we are not aware that he is.
  • Focus on the reality of God’s Holy Spirit not just with you but in you.

We are continuing our Lenten series on growing in Confidence on the Frontlines. Today we are looking at compassion

Here is the link to the PowerPoint Show and the Notes.

Sunday Evening

no Sunday evening prayer or youth tonight

 

Reading the NT

In 2023 we are reading through the New Testament together.
This plan by the Navigators takes us through all 260 chapters at the pace of a chapter a day (about 5 minutes a day).
It’s a 5-day/week plan, recognising that there are always times when we need a day or two to catch up.

Click on the link to download the reading schedule and join us in seeing the New Testament come alive in 2023.

 

 

 

Small Groups

Everyone needs and desires to be in relationship, in community. Being involved in one of our Small Groups is a great opportunity for you to find friendship, accountability, and a group of people you can do life with. Currently, our groups are meeting online, Wednesday or Thursday evening at 7 pm, although some groups will start to meet in person soon.

 

 

 

ONE

 

 

 

 

Click the events tab to discover what is coming up.

Click on news & updates to get other updates.

12 March 2023 | Confidence | Community

Thank you for joining us on-line.
OCC is made up of people who are meeting in-person and who are meeting on-line.

Welcome to OCC online | 12 March 2023

God calls all of us into his presence;

  • He calls us to be together both with him and with one another;
  • He calls us to wait with and for him;
  • He calls us to serve & bless others – those who are part of God’s kingdom and those who have not yet responded to God’s grace

As you prepare to watch our service video, we encourage you to take a few moments…

  • Get your coffee or tea. Settle in, be still…
  • Take some deep breaths… in and out… breathe,
  • Invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that often we are not aware that he is.
  • Focus on the reality of God’s Holy Spirit not just with you but in you.

We are continuing our Lenten series on growing in Confidence on the Frontlines. Today we are looking at community

Here is the link to the PowerPoint Show and the Notes.

Sunday Evening

6:30pm | Zoom Prayer – link

7:00pm | Youth: meeting at OCC

Reading the NT

In 2023 we are reading through the New Testament together.
This plan by the Navigators takes us through all 260 chapters at the pace of a chapter a day (about 5 minutes a day).
It’s a 5-day/week plan, recognising that there are always times when we need a day or two to catch up.

Click on the link to download the reading schedule and join us in seeing the New Testament come alive in 2023.

 

 

 

Small Groups

Everyone needs and desires to be in relationship, in community. Being involved in one of our Small Groups is a great opportunity for you to find friendship, accountability, and a group of people you can do life with. Currently, our groups are meeting online, Wednesday or Thursday evening at 7 pm, although some groups will start to meet in person soon.

 

 

 

ONE

 

 

 

 

Click the events tab to discover what is coming up.

Click on news & updates to get other updates.

PART-TIME YOUTH & WORSHIP LEADER/PASTOR

OCC is looking for a part-time Youth-Worship person

POSITION: PART-TIME YOUTH & WORSHIP LEADER/PASTOR

WHO IS OCC?

Orillia Community Church has been part of the Orillia community for more than 20 years. OCC’s passion has always been to serve its community and help people encounter the love of God in real and practical ways. We strive to be an inter-generational family who connect with God and each other as we grow in our faith. Our facility is a former cinema located in the downtown core. OCC is part of the network of Vision Ministries of Canada churches.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

Providing leadership to OCC’s youth and worship ministries by:

  • Being with and ministering to youth (Grades 6 through 12) and helping them take the next steps in their relationship with the Lord
  • Overseeing and developing our Sunday worship teams
  • Seeing both youth and worship ministries as belonging to an authentic community of faith, and helping people become fully committed followers of Jesus
  • Being an active part of OCC in revisioning and rebuilding ministries to serve the Orillia community post-pandemic

WHO IS THE IDEAL PERSON FOR THIS ROLE?

Traits and Skills:

  • Strong and consistent personal relationship with Jesus Christ
  • Emotional maturity
  • Love for youth and spending time with them and a passion for teaching and leading students
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – a team player
  • Excels at ministry innovation and implementation
  • A passionate heart for worship and leading others in worship
  • Experience in planning, preparing and leading worship and developing worship teams
  • Instrumental and vocal proficiency
  • Preference given to those with formal musical training and theological training

RESPONSIBILITIES

Youth

  • Teach, disciple and minister to the youth of OCC, connecting with their families and friends
  • Help youth take the next steps on their spiritual journey and realize their full identity and potential in God
  • Cultivate a hospitable, fun, creative and safe environment at weekly youth gatherings
  • Mentor youth in using their gifts and abilities in serving God and others

Worship

  • Serve as the primary worship leader and lead engaging, God-honoring Sunday morning worship a minimum of two times a month
  • Lead and/or provide support for worship team practices
  • Schedule the worship teams for Sunday ministry
  • Identify, recruit, equip and mentor new worship team members and leaders

WHAT IS THE COMPENSATION?

Salary is based on a 20-hour week, with approximately 70% of those hours dedicated to youth ministry and 30% dedicated to worship. There is some flexibility in work hours, but the Youth & Worship Leader will be required to be available on Sunday mornings and some week-day evenings.

HOW TO APPLY?

Send your email resume to info@occweb.org. Only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Resumes will be received until 30 April 2023.

PDF of job/ministry description

5 March 2023 | Confidence | Convinced

Thank you for joining us on-line.
OCC is made up of people who are meeting in-person and who are meeting on-line.

Welcome to OCC online | 5 March 2023

God calls all of us into his presence;

  • He calls us to be together both with him and with one another;
  • He calls us to wait with and for him;
  • He calls us to serve & bless others – those who are part of God’s kingdom and those who have not yet responded to God’s grace

As you prepare to watch our service video, we encourage you to take a few moments…

  • Get your coffee or tea. Settle in, be still…
  • Take some deep breaths… in and out… breathe,
  • Invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that often we are not aware that he is.
  • Focus on the reality of God’s Holy Spirit not just with you but in you.

We are continuing our Lenten series on growing in Confidence on the Frontlines. Today we are looking at community

Here is the link to the PowerPoint Show and the Notes.

Sunday Evening

6:30pm | Zoom Prayer – link

7:00pm | Youth: meeting at OCC

Reading the NT

In 2023 we are reading through the New Testament together.
This plan by the Navigators takes us through all 260 chapters at the pace of a chapter a day (about 5 minutes a day).
It’s a 5-day/week plan, recognising that there are always times when we need a day or two to catch up.

Click on the link to download the reading schedule and join us in seeing the New Testament come alive in 2023.

 

 

 

Small Groups

Everyone needs and desires to be in relationship, in community. Being involved in one of our Small Groups is a great opportunity for you to find friendship, accountability, and a group of people you can do life with. Currently, our groups are meeting online, Wednesday or Thursday evening at 7 pm, although some groups will start to meet in person soon.

 

 

 

 

Click the events tab to discover what is coming up.

Click on news & updates to get other updates.

26 February 2023 | Confidence | Introduction

It looks like everything is OK now… thank you for your patience

Thank you for joining us on-line.
OCC is made up of people who are meeting in-person and who are meeting on-line.

Welcome to OCC online | 26 February 2023

God calls all of us into his presence;

  • He calls us to be together both with him and with one another;
  • He calls us to wait with and for him;
  • He calls us to serve & bless others – those who are part of God’s kingdom and those who have not yet responded to God’s grace

As you prepare to watch our service video, we encourage you to take a few moments…

  • Get your coffee or tea. Settle in, be still…
  • Take some deep breaths… in and out… breathe,
  • Invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that often we are not aware that he is.
  • Focus on the reality of God’s Holy Spirit not just with you but in you.

Today we start a new Lenten series on growing in Confidence on the Frontlines.

Here is the link to the PowerPoint Show and the Notes.

Sunday Evening

6:30pm | Zoom Prayer – link

7:00pm | Youth: meeting at OCC

Reading the NT

In 2023 we are reading through the New Testament together.
This plan by the Navigators takes us through all 260 chapters at the pace of a chapter a day (about 5 minutes a day).
It’s a 5-day/week plan, recognising that there are always times when we need a day or two to catch up.

Click on the link to download the reading schedule and join us in seeing the New Testament come alive in 2023.

 

Small Groups

Everyone needs and desires to be in relationship, in community. Being involved in one of our Small Groups is a great opportunity for you to find friendship, accountability, and a group of people you can do life with. Currently, our groups are meeting online, Wednesday or Thursday evening at 7 pm, although some groups will start to meet in person soon.

 

 

 

Click the events tab to discover what is coming up.

Click on news & updates to get other updates.

Prayer for Lent

I Will Turn

Lord, I will turn,
Turn my face towards you.
I will lay before you the desert areas I hide
And turn to soak in your refreshing words of life.
I will cast aside the barren, selfish pursuits
And turn to rest in the tranquil warmth of your love.
I will draw back from the harsh pull of media
And turn to bathe in the gentle power of your Spirit.
Lord, today I turn my face towards you.
I will turn To soak in your words of life,
To rest in the warmth of your love,
And to bathe in the power of your Spirit.

(a Lenten prayer poem by Julie Palmer © 2018 www.prayerscapes.com)

Ash Wednesday – Lent

On Ash Wednesday many Christians throughout the world will hear some version of these familiar words: “Dust you are and to dust you will return.” It is said in the context of imposing ashes in the form of a small cross on the foreheads of worshipers in many Christian traditions.

Lent begins tomorrow. These are the forty days that Christians have historically set aside to prepare for Easter through repentance and renewal. It gives us space to admit the struggle: that although the defiant joy of Christ’s victory is ours, it came at an unimaginably great cost.

Many people talk about what they are giving up for Lent. Giving something up for Lent is a practice that is supposed to remind us of the sacrifice Jesus made for us. But that sacrifice was to show us how much God loves us. I am pretty sure God would be OK if, instead of giving something up for Lent, we used the Lenten season to take up something positive. This year let’s find something positive that we can add to our daily routine during Lent. Here are some ideas:

  • Do one act of kindness every day.
  • Make a Lenten gratitude journal by writing about one thing you are grateful for every day.
  • Pick one of your strengths and find a way to use it every day. If you are into photography, aim [unintentional pun] to take one good picture every day.
  • Contact a friend or loved one every day. Use Lent as a time to reconnect with people you haven’t heard from in a while. Send an email or pick up the phone and call someone.
  • Do some form of exercise every day. It could be a short walk around the block or doing sit-ups while you watch American Idol, but just do it!
  • Make sure you get adequate sleep every night. Stop scrolling through Instagram or pinning photos to Pinterest so you get to bed early enough to get the sleep you need..

Yes, Lent is a time for repentance.

It is also a time for reaching out with God’s love.

Christine Sine has said, “Lent is a time to daydream, to imagine new possibilities for the in-breaking of God’s new world.”

19 February 2023 | Disciple 7

Thank you for joining us on-line.
OCC is made up of people who are meeting in-person and who are meeting on-line.

Welcome to OCC online | 19 February 2023

God calls all of us into his presence;

  • He calls us to be together both with him and with one another;
  • He calls us to wait with and for him;
  • He calls us to serve & bless others – those who are part of God’s kingdom and those who have not yet responded to God’s grace

As you prepare to watch our service video, we encourage you to take a few moments…

  • Get your coffee or tea. Settle in, be still…
  • Get some bread & juice ready for communion part way through the service
  • Take some deep breaths… in and out… breathe,
  • Invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that often we are not aware that he is.
  • Focus on the reality of God’s Holy Spirit not just with you but in you.

Today we are part 7 of our series on growing – maturing – multiplying disciples.

Here is the link to the PowerPoint Show and the Notes.

Sunday Evening

Youth

meeting at OCC @ 7pm

Reading the NT

In 2023 we want to read through the New Testament together.
This plan by the Navigators takes us through all 260 chapters at the pace of a chapter a day (about 5 minutes a day).
It’s a 5-day/week plan, recognising that there are always times when we need a day or two to catch up.

Click on the link to download the reading schedule and join us in seeing the New Testament come alive in 2023.

 

Small Groups

Everyone needs and desires to be in relationship, in community. Being involved in one of our Small Groups is a great opportunity for you to find friendship, accountability, and a group of people you can do life with. Currently, our groups are meeting online, Wednesday or Thursday evening at 7 pm, although some groups will start to meet in person soon.

 

 

 

 

Click the events tab to discover what is coming up.

Click on news & updates to get other updates.