Tag: Sermon

Jan 31 – Philippians 2:5-11 – The Mind of Christ

welcome

As followers of Jesus, we are to think and live differently than the culture.
As followers of Jesus, we can point people to joy, confidence, hope and life.
As followers of Jesus, we are salt and light in this world – primarily online and via phone right now.
As followers of Jesus, we grow in Christ, individually and together, in koinōnia – that shared life in the Spirit that includes:

  • reading and thinking through Scripture,
  • prayer – both praying for and praying with,
  • serving the community – both the OCC community and the bigger community around us,
  • and caring for each other in love.

If you don’t really know Jesus, we trust and pray that as you connect, read, watch, you will be drawn into a relationship with Jesus.

If you are not yet a follower of Jesus, we pray that you will honestly seek and ask questions… watch for and sign up for online ALPHA this spring.

We encourage you to take a few minutes as you prepare to watch the video

  • sit still,
  • breathe in, breath out a couple of times
  • invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that a lot of the time we are not aware that he is.
  • prepare your heart to listen and receive
  • Read Philippians 2 as you enter into our time together.

teaching

Here is the service for Sunday 31 January.
Coates lead us in worship today.
Pastor Mike’s message is from Philippians 2:5-11 – The Mind of Christ

The study notes and all the other messages in this series can be found on our sermon page.

OCCkids is meeting online at @9:30am

There is also an OCCYouth zoom class lead by Neil & Barb Fox @9:30am

prayer

Sunday nights @ 6:30pm
zoom prayer https://zoom.us/j/99544541247?pwd=cU9idG1RNzB3bjdZS3RUdThOalQydz09
Meeting ID: 995 4454 1247
Passcode: 4LKzLR

LIFEGroup

Get connected to a LIFEGroup – it’s one of the best ways to grow in Christ.
The details are here.

giving

In this new way of being the church, we don’t practice giving by placing our offering in a basket as it is passed. OCCers are generous people. Thank you for your gifts.

  • Some of you give when you attend a service (there is an offering box)
  • Many give online – etransfer or paypal
  • Others mail or drop off cheques

You can find all the ways you can give here.

Jan 24 – Philippians 2:1-4 – Keeping Sane… Around Others

welcome

As followers of Jesus, we are to think and live differently than the culture.
As followers of Jesus, we can point people to joy, confidence, hope and life.
As followers of Jesus, we are salt and light in this world – primarily online and via phone right now.
As followers of Jesus, we grow in Christ, individually and together, in koinōnia – that shared life in the Spirit that includes:

  • reading and thinking through Scripture,
  • prayer – both praying for and praying with,
  • serving the community – both the OCC community and the bigger community around us,
  • and caring for each other in love.

If you don’t really know Jesus, we trust and pray that as you connect, read, watch, you will be drawn into a relationship with Jesus.

If you are not yet a follower of Jesus, we pray that you will honestly seek and ask questions… watch for and sign up for online ALPHA this spring.

We encourage you to take a few minutes as you prepare to watch the video

  • sit still,
  • breathe in, breath out a couple of times
  • invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that a lot of the time we are not aware that he is.
  • prepare your heart to listen and receive
  • Read Philippians 2 as you enter into our time together.

teaching

Here is the service for Sunday 24 January.
Dan & Sue, Sophie & Casey Adamas lead us in worship today.
Pastor Mike’s message focuses on relationships from Philippians 2:1-4

The study notes and all the other messages in this series can be found on our sermon page.

OCCkids has moved to being online again @9:30am

There is also an OCCYouth zoom class lead by Neil & Barb Fox @9:30am

prayer

Sunday nights @ 6:30pm
zoom prayer https://zoom.us/j/99544541247?pwd=cU9idG1RNzB3bjdZS3RUdThOalQydz09
Meeting ID: 995 4454 1247
Passcode: 4LKzLR

LIFEGroup

Get connected to a LIFEGroup – it’s one of the best ways to grow in Christ.
The details are here.

giving

In this new way of being the church, we don’t practice giving by placing our offering in a basket as it is passed. OCCers are generous people. Thank you for your gifts.

  • Some of you give when you attend a service (there is an offering box)
  • Many give online – etransfer or paypal
  • Others mail or drop off cheques

You can find all the ways you can give here.

 

Jan 10 service | Philippians 1

welcome

It is hard to believe that this is only the 2nd Sunday of 2021. It’s been quite a week. Last Sunday I wrote:

As we [launch into a new year], we look back at the unexpected events of 2020. I suspect that 2021 will have its share of unexpected events. 

I guess we have. But as I also reminded us…

All of which give us opportunities as followers of Jesus to think and live differently because of Jesus. And because of him we can offer real hope.

And that hasn’t changed. As you read and watch, we trust and pray that you will be drawn deeper into your walk with Jesus.

We encourage you to take a few minutes as you prepare to watch the video

  • sit still,
  • breathe in, breath out a couple of times
  • invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that a lot of the time we are not aware that he is.
  • prepare your heart to listen and receive
  • Read Philippians 1 as you enter into our time together.

teaching

Here is the service for Sunday 10 January.
Ray & Brenda Scriver lead us in worship today.
Pastor Mike’s message focuses on Philippians 1.

Link to notes

OCCkids have moved to being online again. The zoom link and other resources are present are available from pastor Brent.

prayer

tonight @ 6:30pm
zoom prayer https://zoom.us/j/99544541247?pwd=cU9idG1RNzB3bjdZS3RUdThOalQydz09
Meeting ID: 995 4454 1247
Passcode: 4LKzLR

giving

In this new way of being the church, we don’t practice giving by placing our offering in a basket as it is passed. OCCers are generous people. Thank you for your gifts.

  • Some of you give when you attend a service (there is an offering box)
  • Many give online – etransfer or paypal
  • Others mail or drop off cheques

You can find all the ways you can give here.

January 3 – reset

welcome

We are glad you are here as we launch into a New Year. As we do so, we look back at the unexpected events of 2020. I suspect that 2021 will have its share of unexpected events. All of which give us opportunities as followers of Jesus to think and live differently because of Jesus. And because of him we can offer real hope.

As you read and watch, we trust and pray that you will be blessed.

We encourage you to take a few minutes as you prepare to watch the video

  • sit still,
  • breathe in, breath out a couple of times
  • invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that sometimes we are not aware that he is.
  • prepare your heart to listen and receive
  • Read Philippians 3 as you enter into our time together.

teaching

Here is the service for Sunday 3 January. Judi & Stan Coates, Ray & Brenda Scriver and Aaron Gallea lead us in worship today. Pastor Brent’s message focuses on Philippians 3.

OCCkids have moved to being online again. The zoom link and other resources are present are available from pastor Brent.

prayer

tonight @ 6:30pm
zoom prayer https://zoom.us/j/99544541247?pwd=cU9idG1RNzB3bjdZS3RUdThOalQydz09Meeting ID: 995 4454 1247
Passcode: 4LKzLR

giving

In this new way of being the church, we don’t practice giving by placing our offering in a basket as it is passed. OCCers are generous people. Thank you for your gifts.

  • Some of you give when you attend a service (there is an offering box)
  • Many give online – etransfer or paypal
  • Others mail or drop off cheques

You can find all the ways you can give here.

PRESENCE | 27 December

welcome

We are glad you are here. We trust and pray that as you read and listen that you will be blessed.
On this the 1st Sunday after Christmas. we are continuing in our series: THIS [Peace, Wonder, King, Hope, Invitation, Presence] Changes Everything.

We encourage you to take a few minutes as you prepare to watch the video

  • sit still,
  • breathe in, breath out a couple of times
  • invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that sometimes we are not aware that he is.
  • prepare your heart to listen and receive
  • Read Matthew 1:18-23 as you enter into our time together.

teaching

Here is the service for Sunday 27 December. The Adams family – Dan, Sue, Sophia and Casey lead us in worship today. Pastor Mike’s message focuses on Emmanuel: God with Us.

We had some difficulties with the sound for the opening video… you will want to skip ahead to 1:50. You can find a working version here: https://www.facebook.com/mbells/videos/10159096618099540

OCCkids have moved to being online again. The zoom link and other resources are present are available from pastor Brent.

giving

In this new way of being the church, we don’t practice giving by placing our offering in a basket as it is passed. OCCers are generous people. Thank you for your gifts.

  • Some of you give when you attend a service (there is an offering box)
  • Many give online – etransfer or paypal
  • Others mail or drop off cheques

You can find all the ways you can give here. The deadline for making donations for 2020 receitable giving is:

  • cash/cheques dropped off at the church is Tuesday, 29 December
  • online donations can be made until Thursday, 31 December

 

Advent 4 | HOPE | 20 December

welcome

We are glad you are here. We trust and pray that as you read and listen that you will be blessed.
On this the 4th Sunday of Advent, we are continuing in our series: THIS [Peace, Wonder, King, Hope, Invitation, Presence] Changes Everything.

We encourage you to take a few minutes as you prepare to watch the video

  • sit still,
  • breathe in, breath out a couple of times
  • invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that sometimes we are not aware that he is.
  • prepare your heart to listen and receive
  • Read Isaiah 40 as you enter into our time together.

teaching

Here is the service for Sunday 20 December. Alan Jarvis, along with Judy & Stan Coates, Brenda Scriver & Aaron Gallea lead us in worship today. Pastor Mike’s message focuses on our HOPE.

OCCKids

OCCkids are meeting in Theatre 1 @ 10am (during our morning service). Additional resources for those who cannot be present are available from pastor Brent.

 

OCCYouth

OCCYouth and Jr Youth will be meeting on Thursday & Friday nights beginning again in January.

 

Christmas Eve

Don’t forget to get your free tickets for Christmas Eve under the stars @ 6pm
(4:30pm is FULL!).

 

 

 

giving

In this new way of being the church, we don’t practice giving by placing our offering in a basket as it is passed. OCCers are generous people. Thank you for your gifts.

  • Some of you give when you attend a service (there is an offering box)
  • Many give online – etransfer or paypal
  • Others mail or drop off cheques

You can find all the ways you can give here.

This month we are supporting the Sharing Place Food Bank. We encourage you to click on the link and make a donation to help support the over 1200 Orillians who get support on the Food Bank each month.

 

Advent 3 | KING | 13 December

welcome

We are glad you are here. We trust and pray that as you read and listen that you will be blessed.
On this the 3rd Sunday of Advent, we are continuing in our series: THIS [Peace, Wonder, King, Hope, Invitation, Presence] Changes Everything.

We encourage you to take a few minutes as you prepare to watch the video

  • sit still,
  • breathe in, breath out a couple of times
  • invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that sometimes we are not aware that he is.
  • prepare your heart to listen and receive
  • Read Luke 1:26-38 as you enter into our time together.

teaching

Here is the service for Sunday 13 December. Ray & Brenda Scriver lead us in worship today. Pastor Mike leads us in looking at Jesus as King.

prayer

Here is the link to our Zoom Prayer tonight @ 6:30pm. This is our last Sunday night prayer for 2020.

 

 

Christmas presence

an OCCWomen’s event – online – Wednesday 16 December @ 7:30pm

 

 

 

OCCKids & Youth

OCCkids are meeting in Theatre 1 @ 10am (during our morning service). Additional resources for those who cannot be present are available from pastor Brent.

  • OCCYouth are meeting every 2nd Friday nights (6:30-8:00pm). They are next meeting on: December 18

 

Christmas Eve

Don’t forget to get your free tickets for Christmas Eve under the stars @ 6pm
(4:30pm is FULL!).

 

 

 

giving

In this new way of being the church, we don’t practice giving by placing our offering in a basket as it is passed.
OCCers are generous people. Thank you for your gifts.

  • Some of you give when you attend a service (there is an offering box)
  • Many give online – etransfer or paypal
  • Others mail or drop off cheques

You can find all the ways you can give here.

This month we are supporting the Sharing Place Food Bank. We encourage you to click on the link and make a donation to help support the over 1200 Orillians who get support on the Food Bank each month.

Advent 2 | Wonder | 6 December

welcome

We are glad you are here. We trust and pray that as you read and listen that you will be blessed.
Today we start our Advent series: THIS [Peace, Wonder, King, Hope, Invitation, Presence] Changes Everything.

We encourage you to take a few minutes as you prepare to watch the video

  • sit still,
  • breathe in, breath out a couple of times
  • invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that sometimes we are not aware that he is.
  • prepare your heart to listen and receive
  • Read Luke 2:8-20 as you enter into our time together.

teaching

Here is the service for Sunday 6 December. Ray & Brenda Scriver along with Alan Jarvis and Aaron Gallea lead us in worship today. Pastor Mike uses a German theological word today – but don’t let that scare you off… it describes a feeling that all of us have.

prayer

Here is the link to our Zoom Prayer tonight @ 6:30pm

OCCKids & Youth

OCCkids are meeting in Theatre 1 @ 10am (during our morning service). Additional resources for those who cannot be present are available from pastor Brent.

  • OCCYouth are meeting every 2nd Friday nights (6:30-8:00pm). They are next meeting on: December 18.
  • Jr High meets every 2nd Thursday night (6:30-8:00pm). They are meeting on: December 11.
  • More details are available here.

giving

In this new way of being the church, we don’t practice giving by placing our offering in a basket as it is passed.
OCCers are generous people. Thank you for your gifts.

  • Some of you give when you attend a service (there is an offering box)
  • Many give online – etransfer or paypal
  • Others mail or drop off cheques

You can find all the ways you can give here.

This month we are supporting the Sharing Place Food Bank. We encourage you to click on the link and make a donation to help support the over 1200 Orillians who get support on the Food Bank each month.

November 22 – kingdom prayer

welcome – we are glad you are here…

We trust and pray that as you read and listen that you will be blessed.
Today we are continuing in our series looking at Faithful Practices

  • last month we focused on the Table of the Lord | Communion | Eucharist
  • 2 weeks ago we looked at Reconciliation
  • last Sunday we reflected on Proclamation

We encourage you to take a few minutes as you prepare to watch the video

  • sit still,
  • breathe in, breath out a couple of times
  • invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that sometimes we are not aware that he is.
  • prepare your heart to listen and receive
  • Read the Lord’s Prayer | Disciple’s Prayer | Kingdom Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 as you enter into our time together.

giving

In this new way of being the church, we don’t practice giving by placing our offering in a basket as it is passed.
OCCers are generous people. Thank you for your gifts.

  • Some of you give when you attend a service (there is an offering box)
  • Many give online – etransfer or paypal
  • Others mail or drop off cheques

You can find all the ways you can give here.

We are partnering with the Lighthouse to host the distribution of winter clothing. We are looking for donations of clothing, especially children and youth sizes. There is also an opportunity to greet and help people find what they need. Distribution will be on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Contact Judi Page for all the details.

worship & teaching

 

prayer

Here is the link to our Zoom Prayer tonight @ 6:30pm

OCCKids & Youth

OCCkids are meeting in Theatre 1 @ 10am (during our morning service). Additional resources for those who cannot be present are available from pastor Brent.

  • OCCYouth are meeting every 2nd Friday nights (6:30-8:00pm). They are next meeting on: December 4.
  • Jr High meets every 2nd Thursday night (6:30-8:00pm). They are meeting: November 26
  • More details are available here.

connecting

One of the best ways to learn how to live out the text is to be part of a LIFEGroup.
Over the next few weeks, our LIFEGroups are going to be unpacking these practices we are exploring on Sunday morning.

It’s not too late to get connected. You can get all the information to get connected here.

Discussion questions, the PowerPoint show and other resources are posted on the sermon page.

reading the Gospel of John

During the month of November, we want to read through the Gospel of John together. We have designed this reading plan so that we have a couple of days to catch up each week – i.e. we will read 21 chapters in 30 days.

We encourage you to share what stands out to you, what God’s Spirit makes come alive to you as you read. Share what you are learning or being reminded of in the comments on the post on this page.

You can download a copy of the reading plan here. It’s never too late to start.

 

November 15 – Proclamation

welcome – we are glad you are here…

We trust and pray that as you read and listen that you will be blessed.
Today we are continuing in our series looking at Faithful Practices

  • last month we focused on the Table of the Lord | Communion | Eucharist
  • last week we looked at Reconciliation.

We encourage you to take a few minutes as you prepare to watch the video

  • sit still,
  • breathe in, breath out a couple of times
  • invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that sometimes we are not aware that he is.
  • prepare your heart to listen and receive
  • Read Romans 5:1-5 as you enter into our time together.

giving

In this new way of being the church, we don’t practice giving by placing our offering in a basket as it is passed.
OCCers are generous people. Thank you for your gifts.

  • Some of you give when you attend a service (there is an offering box)
  • Many give online – etransfer or paypal
  • Others mail or drop off cheques

You can find all the ways you can give here.

You can find our financial update here.

We are partnering with the Lighthouse to host the distribution of winter clothing. We are looking for donations of clothing, especially children and youth sizes. There is also an opportunity to greet and help people find what they need. Distribution will be on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Contact Judi Page for all the details.

worship & teaching

AGM

OCCs Annual General Meeting will be held tonight, Sunday, 15 November @ 4pm
We will be meeting both in person at OCC and via zoom. You can find the details here.

prayer

There is NO Zoom Prayer tonight

OCCKids & Youth

OCCkids are meeting in Theatre 1 @ 10am (during our morning service). Additional resources for those who cannot be present are available from pastor Brent.

  • OCCYouth are meeting every 2nd Friday nights (6:30-8:00pm)They are meeting next week: November 20
  • Jr High meets every 2nd Thursday night (6:30-8:00pm). They are meeting nextweek, November 26.
  • More details are available here.

connecting

One of the best ways to learn how to live out the text is to be part of a LIFEGroup.
Over the next few weeks, our LIFEGroups are going to be unpacking these practices we are exploring on Sunday morning.

It’s not too late to get connected. You can get all the information to get connected here.

Discussion questions, the PowerPoint show and other resources are posted on the sermon page.

reading the Gospel of John

During the month of November, we want to read through the Gospel of John together. We have designed this reading plan so that we have a couple of days to catch up each week – i.e. we will read 21 chapters in 30 days.

We encourage you to share what stands out to you, what God’s Spirit makes come alive to you as you read. Share what you are learning or being reminded of in the comments on the post on this page.

You can download a copy of the reading plan here. It’s never too late to start.