May 22 Praying

Posted by occwebsite
22nd May 2021
Pray that God will teach us to number our days so that we may be able to present to Him hearts of wisdom Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12

May 21 Praying

Posted by occwebsite
21st May 2021
In Psalm 78:18, the Hebrew people were described as putting God to the test by selfishly asking for meat while they were in the wilderness. Realizing that God has given us much, pray that our hearts will be protected from making selfish requests of God or speaking evil of His graciousness. They willfully put God to the test by demanding the food they craved. Psalm 78:18

May 20 Praying

Posted by occwebsite
20th May 2021
The psalmist says that God is good to those who are pure in heart. Pray that we will be committed to walk in God’s righteousness and the purity that comes from oneness with Him. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. Psalm 73:1

May 19 Praying

Posted by occwebsite
19th May 2021
Since God gives much grace to those who have humble hearts, pray that we will lay down our selfish pride and every self-exalting attitude that stands in opposition to our developing humility and the mind of Christ But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6, quoting Proverbs 3:34

May 18 Praying

Posted by occwebsite
18th May 2021
Pray today that followers of Jesus in our community will... Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22.

VIRTUAL ART AUCTION

Posted by occwebsite
17th May 2021
VIRTUAL ART AUCTION TO BENEFIT THE LIGHTHOUSE Meghan Sawatsky and the Students of Hope committee are hosting an online Art Auction on May 27 to 29 to raise money for the Lighthouse's Building Hope project. Students from Orillia and the surrounding area have donated paintings, baking, artwork, jewellery, etc. See the link below for more information and to register. You can encourage Orillia's young artists and help raise funds for The Lighthouse. To view

May 17 Praying

Posted by occwebsite
17th May 2021
People with proud hearts are often tempted to lie in order to cover up personal failures. Pray that our OCC family will have humble hearts and will not lie to each other, since we have “taken off the old self with its practices”. Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices.  Colossians 3:9

May 16 service 1 Peter 2:11-25

Posted by occwebsite
16th May 2021
welcome We continue to meet on-line only, and will for at least for the next 2 weeks. In this confusing, wearying time, when we are not sure what day it is, we know that in the midst of all this, God is with us. We remember that no matter what people say, no matter what people post on social media... as followers of Jesus, we are called to be different

May 16 Praying

Posted by occwebsite
16th May 2021
The psalmist said that he had sought God with all his heart. Pray that today that all across Orillia, Canada and this world, followers of Jesus will rise up to passionately seek God with everything that is in us. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. Psalm 119:10

Meal Train – Langman’s

Posted by occwebsite
15th May 2021
Ryan and Amy Langman's infant daughter, Kit, spent last week at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto. Covid restrictions have made a difficult time even more trying. Thankfully, Kit was released today with provisions for care at home. Shelley Hisey has set up a "meal train" for the next few weeks so that we can come alongside the Langman family. If you'd like to provide a meal or a restaurant gift