We live in an age that sees the unborn as just a blob of cells.
Our culture sees choice as the highest value. But sadly, choice, means that some of no rights. May we as followers of Jesus be there for those who feel that abortion is their only choice.
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
before you were born I set you apart;
I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.
Jeremiah 1:5
How we speak, and how we live in relationship is so important. 
Pray that as believers all of our relationships (family, friendship, work, church) will be solid.
Has not the one God made you? You belong to him in body and spirit. And what does the one God seek? Godly offspring. So be on your guard, and do not be unfaithful to the wife of your youth.
Malachi 2:15-16
Domestic violence seems to be on the rise. Pray that we followers of Jesus we would live in peace and mutual submission, modelling to our world the love of Jesus in a family context.
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Ephesians 5:21
We are glad you are here…
We trust and pray that as you read and listen that you will be blessed.
Take a few minutes as you prepare to watch the video
Today, Ray & Brenda, along with Alan & Ryan are leading us in worship and pastor Mike looks at some parables in Luke 11-12
Check out our OCCKids video
Prayer is so vital to our life as followers of Jesus and our life as a church
Tonight, Sunday, August 23 starting at 6:30 pm, 
we have some outdoor, physically distanced opportunities for you to visit with others from OCC. There will be wrapped frozen treats available (ice cream bars and frozen fruit bars) as well as bottled water and juice boxes. Feel free to bring your own coffee or tea.
Thank you for your faithful and generous giving.
You can find all the ways you can give here.
Here is our financial comparison year to date for 2019 and 2020.
CEWS is the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program.
| Month | Jan-Jul 2020 | Jan-Jul 2019 | change |
| Giving | 128,256.05 | 146,746.57 | -18,490.52 |
| Expense | 133,447.33 | 140,866.23 | -7,418.90 |
| Income over Expenses | -5,191.28 | 5,880.34 | -11,071.62 |
| CEWS | 32,314.44 | ||
| total | 27,123.16 |
There are many new ministry roles that are needed to make sure our services safe and welcoming. 
Would you be interested in serving in a welcoming ministry?
The complete list are a description of roles can be found here.
There is a need for a number of people in each role so that we can set up rotating schedules.
Our goal is to regather for Sunday services on Sunday, September 13.
If you are able to serve (we will train you), send an email to info@occweb.org and let us know which ministries you are interested in and we’ll contact you.
God, we thank you for your grace
For your reaching down from heaven
To touch our ordinary lives
In unexpected places
When we might feel anxious
Vulnerable
Disorientated
Wondering what is next
God we thank you for your presence
As Paul prayed for the Ephesians
May the eyes of ours hearts be enlightened
In order that we may know the hope to which he has called us
The riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
And his incomparably great power for us who believe.
May we know the power that is the same as the mighty strength
He exerted when he raised Christ from the dead
And seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms
God open the eyes of our hearts
To see you beside us
Wherever we are
Your grace seeing us
Loving us
Your encouragement energising us
To commitment
To a partnership
That will see your promises of a new Kingdom come
And your will being done on earth as it is in heaven
God we take hold of your promise
To stick with us until you’ve done everything you promised
May we sense that presence, grace and promise
We offer ourselves to it
In Jesus name
AMEN
Gambling – whether at casinos or playing the lottery – is a temptation for many – get rich quick, and besides lotteries help in so many ways (not). Pray that followers of Jesus would avoid the deception of this.
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
1 Timothy 6:10
Here is our financial comparison year to date for 2019 and 2020. CEWS is the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program.
| Month | Jan-Jul 2020 | Jan-Jul 2019 | change |
| Giving | 128,256.05 | 146,746.57 | -18,490.52 |
| Expense | 133,447.33 | 140,866.23 | -7,418.90 |
| Income over Expenses | -5,191.28 | 5,880.34 | -11,071.62 |
| CEWS | 32,314.44 | ||
| total | 27,123.16 |
Pray that as OCC starts to re-gather
Pray that we will be gentle with each other.
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.
1 John 1:7
Pray for the safety of police in our city who often walk into some dangerous situations. Thank God for the fact that Orillia has dedicated mental health officers.
whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended.
Romans 13:2-3
Use of intoxicating substances… like beer, marijuana and opioids is a major issue in our city. Pray that people will find freedom from these substances because they find real hope and meaning.
Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler;
whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
Proverbs 20:1
In the age of COVID-19 there have been increased incidents of driving under the influence. Pray that God’s Spirit would transform people who look to substances to meet their needs.
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,
Ephesians 5:18