As Christians, we celebrate Christmas and Easter. Many mark the season of Advent (leading up to Christmas), and Lent (leading up to Easter). We often take care to note the week beginning with Palm Sunday – Maundy Thursday – Good Friday – Easter Sunday. Birth – Death (cross) – Resurrection. This is all good. But there is another event in the life of Jesus that we evangelicals usually skip over.
According to John 13:34-35, the agape type of love we share with one another will identify us as genuine followers of Christ. Pray that selfless love will flow from hearts wherever the body of Christ is... whether we are gathered or physically distanced. A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you
Since Jesus told us to go and make disciples of all peoples and nations, pray that we will be obedient - whether it across the street or around the world. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. Matthew 28:19-20
Knowing that God is gracious in taking care of His children, pray that our hearts will, in turn, be committed to seeking first His kingdom and His righteousness But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33
Financial comparison IN (Offerings - Rental - CEWS) vs OUT (Expenses) Months 1st Q 2020 1st Q 2021 Offering 58,213.47 44,536.42 Rental 1,600.00 CEWS 7,246.35 TOTAL 59,813.47 51,782.77 Expenses 60548.39 58511.84 IN over OUT -734.92 -6729.07
ALPHA online The global pandemic has caused disruption and change. We’ve all felt the impact. People are facing big challenges and asking even bigger questions. ALPHA online is a way to connect - learn - discuss. starting date: 20 April 2021 time: 7:00pm where: online (here’s the link). Plan on joining us... if you want to know more about faith if you have questions if you are sharing with someone We are hoping that we
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
Introduction Here is the introduction to our Wednesday Lent sessions Go to our Events page to get the zoom link for Wednesdays @ 1:30pm or 6:45pm Shrove - Pancake Tuesday Dust Bread Cross coins Shoes Oil Shoes Towels Nails Stones