July 11 | Beatitudes | Poor in Spirit

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11th Jul 2021
welcome We are now meeting in-person at 25% capacity as well as on-line (we will continue to offer our service on-line). As opportunities increase for us to meet: at OCC, in backyards, and on patios, let’s remember that not everyone feels comfortable with that (often because of some underlying health reasons). Even more importantly, let’s remember that… as followers of Jesus, we are called and equipped to be different and

prayer of John Wesley

Posted by occwebsite
06th Jul 2021
Here is a prayer of John Wesley, to reflect on, to meditate on, to pray, and make it your own this week. See some reflection questions at the bottom of this post. A Covenant Prayer I am no longer my own, but yours. Put me to what you will, place me with whom you will. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be put to work for

July 4 | Beatitudes | Jesus’ credentials

Posted by occwebsite
04th Jul 2021
welcome We are now meeting in-person at 25% capacity as well as on-line (we will continue to offer our service on-line). As opportunities increase for us to meet: at OCC, in backyards, and on patios, let's remember that not everyone feels comfortable with that (often because of some underlying health reasons). Even more importantly, let's remember that… as followers of Jesus, we are called and equipped to be different and

Prayer of John Baillie

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29th Jun 2021
Here is a prayer of John Baillie, to reflect on, to meditate on, to pray and make it your own this week. See some reflection questions at the bottom of this post.   O God, immortal, eternal, invisible, I remember with gladness and thanksgiving all that thou hast been to this world of men: Companion of the brave: Upholder of the loyal: Light of the wanderer: Joy of the pilgrim:

Beatitudes

Posted by occwebsite
28th Jun 2021
We’re starting a new series on 4 July on the sermon on the mount (Matthew 5-7). Actually we are just looking at the beginning statements that Jesus makes: they are often called the beatitudes He said: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed

27 June | UP – IN – OUT

Posted by occwebsite
27th Jun 2021
welcome We are now meeting in-person as well as on-line (we will continue to offer our service on-line). Sometimes we feel stressed out by what we can’t do, and by what seems to be inconsistencies in government gathering regulations. Some are feeling frustrated that they can’t get the hair done, or travel as freely as they would like. Sometimes we get upset with some of the posts we see on

Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi

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22nd Jun 2021
Here is a prayer of St. Francis of Assisi, to reflect on, to meditate on, to pray and make it your own this week. See some reflection questions at the bottom of this post. Lord, make me an instrument of your peace! Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light;

backyard gathering

Posted by occwebsite
21st Jun 2021
Join us for backyard gatherings Register at Eventbrite There will be a limit of 10 people per backyard to keep within the provincial restrictions. Bring your own coffee/cold drink (and a lawn chair if possible.) The gathering will be cancelled if it's raining. If you're unable to register for a specific time, it's most likely the size limit has been reached for that gathering, but you can register for an

20 June | 1 Peter 5

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20th Jun 2021
welcome We are back to meeting in-person as well as on-line - and we will continue to offer our service on-line. Sometimes we feel stressed out by what we can’t do, and by what seems to be inconsistencies in government gathering regulations. Some are feeling frustrated that they can’t get the hair done, or travel as freely as they would like. Sometimes we get upset with some of the posts

Prayer of Thomas à Kempis

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15th Jun 2021
Here is a prayer of Thomas à Kempis, to reflect on, to meditate on, to pray and make it your own this week. See some reflection questions at the bottom of this post. Grant me, O Lord, to know what I ought to know, to love what I ought to love, to praise what delights thee most, to value what is precious in thy sight, to hate what is offensive