Tag: service

July 25 | Blessed are the meek

welcome

Ontario is now in Step 3 of re-opening, which means we are allowed more people in our auditorium, as long as we maintain physical distancing. As more people receive both vaccination shots, more people will be gathering for worship in our building.

A reminder of a few details

  • You still need to register… the link is available each week on the home page.
  • We need to maintain distancing in our building.
  • We need to still wear a face-covering in our building.
  • At this point, we cannot serve refreshments, but you are welcome to bring your own coffee/tea/water. For the comfort of others, please do not remove your face-covering and drink until you are in your seat.

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 live differently in our world;
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to live lives that are filled with and empowered by God’s Spirit;
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to be signposts and movie trailers, pointing to what the Jesus life is like.
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to live in Christ, free to love, free to be kingdom people.

As you prepare to watch our service video, we encourage you to take a few moments…

  • get your coffee or tea, settle in, be still…
  • take 2 or 3 deep breaths… in and out… breathe,
  • invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that often we are not aware that he is,
  • Read Matthew 5:1-12 as come to the service together.

teaching

Here is the service for Sunday, 25 July.
We are in a series on The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12.
Today pastor Brent looks at the third beatitude: blessed are the meek.

A reminder you can send your questions to mike@occweb.org. We will be having some Q & A during this series

 

 

 

 

OCCkids is meeting in person this week

prayer

Join us tonight from 6:30pm – 7:30pm as we pray together for one another, our city, our world.
  • We need to pray for Uganda – on a 42 day lockdown.
  • We also want to pray for Canada – there are important decisions being made

zoom prayer link
https://zoom.us/j/99544541247?pwd=cU9idG1RNzB3bjdZS3RUdThOalQydz09
Meeting ID: 995 4454 1247
Passcode: 4LKzLR

Baptism

OCCKids & Youth

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.

July 18 | Blessed are those who mourn

welcome

Ontario is now in Step 3 of re-opening, which means we are allowed more people in our auditorium, as long as we maintain physical distancing. As more people receive both vaccination shots, more people will be gathering for worship in our building.

A reminder of a few details

  • You still need to register… the link is available each week on the home page.
  • We need to maintain distancing in our building.
  • We need to still wear a face-covering in our building.
  • At this point, we cannot serve refreshments, but you are welcome to bring your own coffee/tea/water. For the comfort of others, please do not remove your face-covering and drink until you are in your seat.

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 live differently in our world;
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to live lives that are filled with and empowered by God’s Spirit;
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to be signposts and movie trailers, pointing to what the Jesus life is like.
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to live in Christ, free to love, free to be kingdom people.

As you prepare to watch our service video, we encourage you to take a few moments…

  • get your coffee or tea, settle in, be still…
  • take 2 or 3 deep breaths… in and out… breathe,
  • invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that often we are not aware that he is,
  • Read Matthew 5:1-12 as come to the service together.

teaching

Here is the service for Sunday, 18 July.
We are in a series on The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12.
Today we look at the second beatitude: blessed are those who mourn.

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OCCkids is meeting in person this week

prayer

Join us tonight from 6:30pm – 7:30pm as we pray together for one another, our city, our world.
  • We need to pray for Uganda – on a 42 day lockdown.
  • We also want to pray for Canada – there are important decisions being made

zoom prayer link
https://zoom.us/j/99544541247?pwd=cU9idG1RNzB3bjdZS3RUdThOalQydz09
Meeting ID: 995 4454 1247
Passcode: 4LKzLR

Baptism

OCCKids & Youth

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.

July 11 | Beatitudes | Poor in Spirit

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 live differently in our world;
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to live lives that are filled with and empowered by God’s Spirit;
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to be signposts and movie trailers, pointing to what the Jesus life is like.
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to live in Christ, free to love, free to be kingdom people.

As you prepare to watch our service video, we encourage you to take a few moments…

  • get your coffee or tea, settle in, be still…
  • take 2 or 3 deep breaths… in and out… breathe,
  • invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that often we are not aware that he is,
  • Read Matthew 5:1-12 as come to the service together.

teaching

Here is the service for Sunday, 11 July.
We are beginning a series on The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12.
Today we look at the first beatitude: blessed are the poor in spirit.


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OCCkids is meeting in person this week

prayer

Join us tonight from 6:30pm – 7:30pm as we pray together for one another, our city, our world.
  • We need to pray for Uganda – on a 42 day lockdown.
  • We also want to pray for Canada – there are important decisions being made

zoom prayer link
https://zoom.us/j/99544541247?pwd=cU9idG1RNzB3bjdZS3RUdThOalQydz09
Meeting ID: 995 4454 1247
Passcode: 4LKzLR

Partnership

Baptism

OCCKids & Youth

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.

  • Many give online – etransfer or paypal
  • Others mail or drop off cheques

You can find all the ways you can give here.

July 4 | Beatitudes | Jesus’ credentials

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 live differently in our world;
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to live lives that are filled with and empowered by God’s Spirit;
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to be signposts and movie trailers, pointing to what the Jesus life is like.
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to live in Christ, free to love, free to be kingdom people.

As you prepare to watch our service video, we encourage you to take a few moments…

  • get your coffee or tea, settle in, be still…
  • take 2 or 3 deep breaths… in and out… breathe,
  • invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that often we are not aware that he is,
  • Read Matthew 5:1-12 as come to the service together.

teaching

Here is the service for Sunday, 4 June.
We are beginning a series on The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12.
Today we look at some of Jesus’ credentials – why we should listen to and trust Jesus.

Today we are using some worship videos from Alan and Elaine Jarvis.
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OCCkids is meeting in person this week

prayer

Join us tonight from 6:30pm – 7:30pm as we pray together for one another, our city, our world.
  • We need to pray for Uganda – on a 42 day lockdown.
  • We also want to pray for Canada – there are important decisions being made

zoom prayer link
https://zoom.us/j/99544541247?pwd=cU9idG1RNzB3bjdZS3RUdThOalQydz09
Meeting ID: 995 4454 1247
Passcode: 4LKzLR

Partnership

Baptism

Ministry Opportunity

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.

  • Many give online – etransfer or paypal
  • Others mail or drop off cheques

You can find all the ways you can give here.

27 June | UP – IN – OUT

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 social media.

But in these confusing, wearying times, we are confident that in the midst of all of this, God is with us. We remember that no matter what anyone says, no matter what anyone posts on social media. We remember that…

  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to be different and live differently in our world;
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to live lives that are filled with and empowered by God’s Spirit;
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to be signposts and movie trailers, pointing to what the Jesus life is like.
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to live in Christ, free to love, free to be kingdom people.

As you prepare to watch our service video, we encourage you to take a few moments…

  • get your coffee or tea, settle in, be still…
  • take 2 or 3 deep breaths… in and out… breathe,
  • invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that often we are not aware that he is,
  • Read Luke 6:12-19 as come to the service together.

teaching

Here is the service for Sunday, 27 June.
Today we are using some worship videos from Brooke Nicholls.
Today several people are sharing how they are living out UP – IN – OUT this summer.

OCCkids is meeting in person this week

prayer

Join us tonight from 6:30pm – 7:30pm as we pray together for one another, our city, our world.
  • We need to pray for Uganda – on a 42 day lockdown.
  • We need as well to pray for Ethiopia – elections are being held tomorrow.

zoom prayer link https://zoom.us/j/99544541247?pwd=cU9idG1RNzB3bjdZS3RUdThOalQydz09
Meeting ID: 995 4454 1247
Passcode: 4LKzLR

outdoor gatherings

This summer we want to gather in small, outdoor only, gatherings to encourage and build each other up.

Here is the Eventbrite link to register for a backyard gathering

Here is the event post with the dates & times

 

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.

  • Many give online – etransfer or paypal
  • Others mail or drop off cheques

You can find all the ways you can give here.

20 June | 1 Peter 5

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 we see on social media.

But in these confusing, wearying times, we are confident that in the midst of all of this, God is with us. We remember that no matter what anyone says, no matter what anyone posts on social media. We remember that…

  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to be different and live differently in our world;
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to live lives that are filled with and empowered by God’s Spirit;
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to be signposts and movie trailers, pointing to what the Jesus life is like.
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to live in Christ, free to love, free to be kingdom people.

As you prepare to watch our service video, we encourage you to take a few moments…

  • get your coffee or tea, settle in, be still…
  • take 2 or 3 deep breaths… in and out… breathe,
  • invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that often we are not aware that he is,
  • Read 1 Peter 5 as come to the service together.

teaching

Here is the service for Sunday, 20 June.
Ray & Brenda, along with Emily, Alan, and Aaron us in worship in song.
Pastor Mike’s message is from 1 Peter 5

The LIFEGroup notes can be found on our sermon page.

OCCkids is meeting in person this week

prayer

Join us tonight from 6:30pm – 7:30pm as we pray together for one another, our city, our world.
  • We need to pray for Uganda – on a 42 day lockdown.
  • We need as well to pray for Ethiopia – elections are being held tomorrow.

zoom prayer link https://zoom.us/j/99544541247?pwd=cU9idG1RNzB3bjdZS3RUdThOalQydz09
Meeting ID: 995 4454 1247
Passcode: 4LKzLR

outdoor gatherings

This summer we want to gather in small, outdoor only, gatherings to encourage and build each other up.

Here is the Eventbrite link to register for a backyard gathering

Here is the event post with the dates & times

 

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.

  • Many give online – etransfer or paypal
  • Others mail or drop off cheques

You can find all the ways you can give here.

13 June | 1 Peter 4:12-19

welcome

We are back to meeting in-person as well as on-line.

  • Sometimes it seems like we don’t know what day of the week it is, or what day it is.
  • 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 social media.

but in these confusing, wearying times, we are confident that in the midst of all of this, God is with us. We remember that no matter what anyone says, no matter what anyone posts on social media. We remember that…

  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called to be different and live differently in our world;
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called to live lives that are filled with and empowered by God’s Spirit;
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called and equipped to be signposts, and movie trailers, pointing to what the Jesus life is like.
  • as followers of Jesus,
    we are called to live in Christ, free to love, free to be kingdom people.

As you prepare to watch our service video, we encourage you to take a few moments…

  • get your coffee or tea, settle in, be still…
  • take 2 or 3 deep breaths… in and out… breathe,
  • invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that often we are not aware that he is,
  • Read 1 Peter 4:12-19 as come to the service together.

teaching

Here is the service for Sunday 13 June.
Dan & Sue, Sophia & Casey Adams lead us in worship in song.
Pastor Mike’s message is from 1 Peter 4:12-19

The LIFEGroup notes can be found on our sermon page.

OCCkids is meeting in person this week

There is also an OCCYouth zoom class lead by Neil & Barb Fox @9:15am

prayer

Join us tonight from 6:30pm – 7:30pm as we pray together for one another, our city, our world.
zoom prayer https://zoom.us/j/99544541247?pwd=cU9idG1RNzB3bjdZS3RUdThOalQydz09
Meeting ID: 995 4454 1247
Passcode: 4LKzLR

outdoor gatherings

This summer we want to gather in small, outdoor only, gatherings to encourage and build each other up. Are you interested in opening your yard for a maximum of 10 people (including yourself) let us know?

 

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.

  • Many give online – etransfer or paypal
  • Others mail or drop off cheques

You can find all the ways you can give here.

June 6 service | 1 Peter 4:1-11

welcome

We continue to meet on-line only, and will be for the next several weeks.
It is looking like 11 July could be the earliest date we can meet in person. Check occweb.org for any changes.

In this confusing, wearying time, when we are not sure what day of the week it is, or what the date is, we know that in the midst of all this, God is with us. We remember that no matter what anyone says, no matter what anyone posts on social media…

  • as followers of Jesus, we are called to live differently and to be different in our world;
  • as followers of Jesus, we are called to live lives that are filled with and empowered by God’s Spirit;
  • we are called and equipped to be sign posts, and movie trailers, pointing to what the Jesus life is like.
  • Whenever new regulations are passed and new laws come down, we are reminded by Paul in Galatians 5 that there are some things against which there is no law. As followers of Jesus, we exercise our freedom – our freedom to live out love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Those are the things against which there is no law. This is what it looks like to live as one who is truly free. This is to mark us, to characterize us, so that others will ask questions about why we have hope.

As you prepare to watch our service video, we encourage you to take a few moments…

  • get your coffee or tea, settle in, be still…
  • take 2 or 3 deep breaths… in and out… breathe,
  • invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that often we are not aware that he is,
  • Read 1 Peter 4:1-11 as come to the service together.

teaching

Here is the service for Sunday 6 June.
Ray & Brenda, Emily, Aaron & Alan lead us in worship in song.
Pastor Mike’s message is from 1 Peter 4:1-11

The LIFEGroup notes 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 @9:15am

prayer

Tonight @ 6:30pm join us as we pray together for one another, our city, our world.
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.

  • Many give online – etransfer or paypal
  • Others mail or drop off cheques

You can find all the ways you can give here.

May 30 Service | 1 Peter 3:8-22

welcome

We continue to meet on-line only, and will be for the next several weeks.
It is looking like 11 July could be the earliest date we can meet in person.

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 and to live differently in this world;
  • as followers of Jesus, we are called to live lives that are empowered by God’s Spirit and so be signs and a foretaste of what the Jesus life is like.
  • Whenever new regulations are passed and new laws come down, we are reminded by Paul in Galatians 5 that there are some things against which there is no law. As followers of Jesus, we exercise our freedom – our freedom to live out love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Those are the things against which there is no law. This is what it looks like to live as one who is truly free.

As you prepare to watch our service video, we encourage you to take a few moments…

  • get your coffee or tea, settle in, be still…
  • take 2 or 3 deep breaths… in and out… breathe,
  • invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that often we are not aware that he is,
  • Read 1 Peter 3:8-22 as come to the service together.

teaching

Here is the service for Sunday 30 May.
Alan & Elaine Jarvis lead us in worship.
Pastor Mike’s message is from 1 Peter 3:8-22

The LIFEGroup notes 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 @9:15am

prayer

Tonight @ 6:30pm join us as we pray together for one another, our city, our world.
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.

  • Many give online – etransfer or paypal
  • Others mail or drop off cheques

You can find all the ways you can give here.

Orillia Pregnancy Resource Centre

May 23 service 1 Peter 3:1-7

welcome

We continue to meet on-line only, and will be for the next several weeks.
It looks like 11 July might be the earliest date we can meet in person.

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 and to live differently in this world;
  • as followers of Jesus, we are called to live lives that are empowered by God’s Spirit and so be signs and a foretaste of what the Jesus life is like.
  • On this Pentecost Sunday, we remember that the Spirit of the Living God is at work.
  • Whenever new regulations are passed and new laws come down, we are reminded by Paul in Galatians 5 that there are some things against which there is no law. As followers of Jesus, we exercise our freedom – our freedom to live out love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Those are the things against which there is no law. This is what it looks like to live as one who is truly free.

As you prepare to watch our service video, we encourage you to take a few moments…

  • get your coffee or tea, settle in, be still…
  • take 2 or 3 deep breaths… in and out… breathe,
  • invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that often we are not aware that he is,
  • Read 1 Peter 3:1-7 as come to the service together.

teaching

Here is the service for Sunday 23 May.
The Adams: Dan, Sue, Sophia & Casey lead us in worship.
Pastor Mike’s message is from 1 Peter 3:1-7

The LIFEGroup notes 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 @9:15am

prayer

On this Pentecost Sunday, join us tonight @ 6:30pm as we pray together for one another, our city, our world.
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.

  • Many give online – etransfer or paypal
  • Others mail or drop off cheques

You can find all the ways you can give here.

Orillia Pregnancy Resource Centre