palm sunday Palm Sunday is the first day of what is called “Holy Week” in church history. Sometimes called “Passion Week,” this week leads the worshipper along a journey with Jesus through the gates of Jerusalem, to a cruel cross – and ultimately to the celebration of Resurrection Day. For the Christian, there is no more central event in human history than what is celebrated at Easter. As Peter said:
Here are some activity sheets for families that can help you Journey Through Easter easter 1 The Anointing at Bethany easter 2 Washing the Disciples Feet easter 3 The Last Supper easter 4 Gethsemane easter 5 Jesus Crucified easter 6 The Empty Tomb
Dear OCCers, Easter is a time of year when we, as the Body of Christ, embrace the power of the resurrection once again. With the apostle Paul, we recall the reality of Romans 10:9-10, “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and justified,
welcome We celebrated the resurrection of Jesus last Sunday. This week, as a province, we are under a "stay-at-home" order. We are limited in how we can gather. I remind us of what Paul said in Philippians 4: we are to think about those things that are… true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy. It is so easy to get sucked into the criticisms, complaining, sarcasm, and apathy
He is Risen! He is Risen, indeed! Happy Easter Events for Today OCC is meeting in multiple ways today ON-LINE 8:00am Our online service 9:00am OOCKids on Zoom LINK 9:15am OCCHigh Zoom class LINK IN-PERSON 9:00am Easter Sunday in the Auditorium 10:15am Easter Sunday in the Auditorium 10:15am OCCKids in Theatre 1 11:30am Easter Sunday in the Auditorium welcome As followers of Jesus, we are called to live as people of the resurrection we are
he is risen he is risen indeed
On Friday (2 April) & Saturday (3 April) we invite you to take some time to explore this labyrinth. The labyrinth is an interactive reflective time for those on a spiritual journey. It's for anyone who wants a break from surfing the surface of culture to contemplate the deeper things of life. The labyrinth is a 12th-century ritual, that has been
Reflect on the web of relationships within which you live Who are the other people with whom your life is connected? One of the oldest ways of praying we know is lighting a candle. Light a candle and pray for one or more of the people you are connected with Give thanks for them Hold them in prayer before God home | 9. planet | 11. impression
This is holy space God is here – you are welcome This is your space to be with God And God’s space to be with you Listen to the piece of music by Ruth Fazal as you read & sit in the stillness Make yourself at home Be yourself Be real There’s no rush Let God love you Let God know you Let God heal you Let
In front of you is a map In the centre is a compass The needle of the compass points directly north. Also on the map are some small magnets. Try moving these magnets around the compass. Watch what happens The "false norths" pull the needle away from true north. If God is true north, what are the false norths distracting your focus away from God? As you identify these
