OCCKids – March 29

Posted by occwebsite
28th Mar 2020
This week's OCCKids @ home lesson Hopefully you are finally getting into a routine at home with your kids now that we have done a couple of weeks of physical distancing. I am really praying for some warmer weather to finish melting the last of the snow so that we can enjoy our whole backyard. My kids did a couple of FaceTime conversations this week with some of our family

Zoom – Prayer – Preparation

Posted by occwebsite
27th Mar 2020
We are going to join with Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and the World Evangelical Alliance and many churches across Canada and around the world to pray for our Orillia and area, Canada and our world in this time of COVID-19. We are going to try a Zoom Room Prayer meeting. Here are the details you need: Date: 29 March 2020 Time: 6:30pm Click on this link. If

Psalm 36:5-7

Posted by occwebsite
27th Mar 2020
Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the ocean depths... How precious is your unfailing love, O God!

Now is not a time to binge on Netflix

Posted by occwebsite
26th Mar 2020
Yesterday I posted on Reading and Studying. I want to follow that up today Panic is more contagious than calm. The more “news” you absorb right now, the more you’re inclined to panic. All you need is 10 minutes a day to get informed. No more. Not by Facebook or Twitter or whatever social media platform you use. Find an informative news source you trust. Despite what some Christian people

Praying – at risk

Posted by occwebsite
26th Mar 2020
As we pray today, pray for those at risk: families who live in poverty those who are homeless children and youth who live in poverty children and youth who are at risk of abuse women who are at risk of abuse those in nursing and seniors homes are feeling cut off those whose medical needs have been put on hold those with COVID-19.

Ephesians 5:15-16

Posted by occwebsite
26th Mar 2020
So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.

OCCKids

Posted by occwebsite
25th Mar 2020
A little help for you this week. As we begin to settle in for what could very possibly be a long haul of physical isolation I just wanted to pass along some resources for you and your family. Hopefully, you got my email last week but if not I have included some resources to help you lead your family spiritually and I am including some ideas so that you can

Songs of Worship

Posted by occwebsite
25th Mar 2020
What songs are ministering to you... sustaining you... helping you remain focused... in these days? Post your song in the comments, along with why that song is meaningful.

Reading & Studying

Posted by occwebsite
25th Mar 2020
A month ago, many said they didn't have time to read and study the Bible. many said they didn't have time to pray. many said they didn't have time to call someone. many said they didn't have time to practice stillness. Let's not waste this time What new or renewed habits are you practicing?  

Deuteronomy 31:8

Posted by occwebsite
25th Mar 2020
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.