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December 13, 2019
From the Desk of Pastor Paul
Sunday's Scriptures
Pray for one another...
Continued healing and health for: Elizabeth Belcher, Nancy Burton, Nancy Carter, Tom Conrad, Peter Cooper, Alan Coopland, Cheryl Flammer, Dorothy Friedl, Jackie Johnson, Mary Bahr Jones, Joyce Kilbourne, Larry Lankford, Nina Linebaugh, Trudy Morse, Bill & Joyce Pitchford, Sarah Robertson Nadeau, Les Schoonover, Justin Smith, Chuck Storey, Dan Tyrrell, Laurie VanSwearingen, Madie Zurkan, as well as military members far from family at Christmas.
Thank You
Many thanks for the cards, flowers and prayers. They helped me through a very difficult time.
Blessings,
Joyce Kilbourne
Many Thanks!
Thanks for supporting the “And There was Light” Christmas Concert. Stacey Mason, the former Miss Michigan, also wanted to give her thanks. “Thank you for inviting me to sing! It was a wonderful experience and an honor to be a part of something so special.”
A Christmas CD was given to those who attended the concert and there are CD’s remaining. Please feel free to take one or more for yourself or to gift to your friends. It’s an inspiring just-released Christmas song CD by award winning singer/violinist Jean Watson. The CD’s are ‘free for the taking’ and are available in the Lakeside area.
Mark your calendars for our next Live at the Lake event on Sunday, March 15 at 3:00 p.m. This spectacular musical event will feature the Rackham Choir and Orchestra.
Merry Christmas,
Your Live! at the Lake Committee
OLCC, P Calendar
Youth Group Mark Your Calendar!
Bible Study:
Armor of God Wednesdays from 7:00 –8:30 p.m. for high school students.
December 13
Steven Curtis Chapman concert.
December 15
Volunteer Sunday after church with Cookie and Carols.
Fifth Annual Grace Centers of Hope Christmas Craft Workshop, Saturday, December 14,
9:00 a.m.-noon. Members of OLCC,P will be crafting with the women and children of Grace Centers of Hope's Women's Center. Donations of Christmas fabric or small ornaments suitable for a 2" table-top tree are welcome.
Contact Christy Forhan (248-935-9624 or christyforhan@ameritech.net) for more information.
Presbyterian Men's 38th Annual Communion & Advent Breakfast
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Grosse Pointe Memorial Presbyterian Church
16 Lakeshore Dr. Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-3725
7:30 a.m. Welcome
8:00 Communion Celebration
8:30 Breakfast and Fellowship
9:30 Presentation of the George Irwin Service Award
Art in Advent
The children in Rotation Sunday school will learn about the Christmas story through art on December 15, as they paint a nativity scene on canvas and create other beautiful Christmas-themed works of art for the Glory of God. These activities will be led by Ms. Laura Wass, art teacher at Eagle Creek Academy (Oakland Township).
Congregational Meeting
The Session has called a congregational meeting following the 10:30 worship service on Sunday December 15th for the purpose of electing Sue Peterman to serve as a Mission and Outreach Elder in the Class of 2022. All members are kindly requested to attend this brief but important meeting. Thank you.
Christmas Carols, Cocoa, Cookies & Crafts and Ugly Sweater Time
December 15 at 11:45 a.m.
Join the church family for an afternoon of holiday fun and festivities. Light lunch served.
Enjoy Cocoa and Cookies, crafts and carols. Snuggle up with a cup of warm cocoa in your Ugly Sweater while making holiday crafts. Ugly Sweater Parade with prizes!
Advent Candle Lighters are Needed!
We are looking for a family, group, or committee to help by lighting the Advent candles for the Family Christmas Eve service at 3:00 p.m. The words used during the lighting will be provided. Please sign up using the sheet in the Lakeview Area today or email Jennifer at jennifer@olccp.com.
Quilters and Sewers
We have a church ministry for Quilters and Sewers. It requires no advanced skills. We meet the 3rd Monday of the month in the boardroom at 9:00 a.m.
No need to sign up, just show up. Our next meeting is December 16th. Questions, contact Helene King 248-681-7855 or hmking56@gmail.com.
Prayer Shawl Meeting
Our meetings are the 1st and 3rd Mondays, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the library, and all knitters are welcome. The next meeting is December 16th.
Life Principles by Charles Stanley, DVD series
Thursday, December 19: 9:30 a.m. or 7:15 p.m.
Led by Bonnie Horner
Dr. Charles Stanley has faithfully highlighted the 30 Life Principles that have guided his life, empowered his ministry, and helped him to grow in his knowledge, service, and love of God. This series has been designed to help you apply these timeless truths to your life and enjoy life at its very best. Each DVD message walks you through Scripture and shows you how to live the Spirit-filled, victorious life you were created for. We will cover these topics:
December 19 -Victim or Victor?
Church Library News
During Advent you will find our collection of Christmas books in the bookcase near the wall- side seating in the gathering area. Check out is simple, just put the book title, date, and your name in the notebook on the shelf. Then cross your name off when you return the book to the shelf. Happy reading!
Birthday Party for Jesus
On December 22nd, the children will have a birthday party for Jesus. It will take place during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. They will decorate Christmas cookies, play games, and have lots & lots of fun!
Children’s Christmas Eve Service
The children’s Christmas Eve service will take place at 3:00 p.m. on December 24th. Please contact Martha at <martha@olccp.com> if your child would like to play their musical instrument (and the song they would like to play) or is interested in reading a scripture passage. You may sign up in the hallway in front of Martha’s office.
Christmas Eve Service Times
7:00pm Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
9:00pm Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
2020 Faith Promise Cards
If you have not already returned your Striving For God’s Kingdom 2020 Faith Promise Card, please do so as soon as possible. Additional Faith Promise Cards are available in the sanctuary or through the church office. Thank you!
Open Door
The following items are in immediate need:
Peanut butter and jelly, sliced bread, soup, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, size 5 and 5/6 diapers, and baby wipes.
New Church Office Hours
Beginning in January, there will be new hours for the church office. The office will be open beginning at 9:00 a.m. (changed from 8:00 a.m.) until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. (changed from 8:00 a.m.) to 12 noon on Fridays. Business Administrator Stacey Cheff will only be in the office Monday through Thursday. Please make note of these changes beginning in January. Thank you.
Xpujil 2020 is a Go!
We have a team of seven who will be travelling to Xpujil, Mexico from February 25 - March 3 to come alongside Mexican villagers to help build cisterns for a safe source of drinking water for their families. There's room for three or four more people on the team; if you've been thinking this is something you'd like to do, we're more than happy to have you.
The week includes four "work days", an opportunity to visit local Mayan ruins and other sights of interest, getting to know the family of Todd Luke's wife Maria, who feed us wonderfully, worshiping on Sunday with the Presbyterians in Xpujil (in the church OLCC,P helped build), and an afternoon and evening of "r and r" in Playa del Carmen, before flying home from Cancun. If you're interested in going, or just want more information, please contact Dodie Berry (248-363-4471).
Winter Weather Policy
Winter Weather Policy – below are our practices related to winter weather and church activities:
- If West Bloomfield Schools are closed due to snow/ice/extreme cold, our office and all activities for that day are cancelled
- If West Bloomfield Schools observe a 2 hour delay, our office will as well and scheduled activities will continue later in the day
- Any Sunday worship changes or cancellations will be publicized as needed
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Contact Us
Rev. Dr. Paul H. Thwaite (Sr. Pastor): paul@olccp.com
Rev. Linda Cochran (Temp. Supply Assoc. Pastor) linda@olccp.com
Margaret Bell (Organist): mtbellmusic@gmail.com
Afsoon Berenjian: (Nursery Attendant)
Stacey Cheff (Business Administrator): stacey@olccp.com
Emily Grakul (Faith Community Nurse): egrakul@yahoo.com
Martha Piesko (Director of Children’s Ministries) martha@olccp.com
Bruce Snyder (Dir. of Music Ministries): bruce@olccp.com
Jennifer Taub (Office Administrator): jennifer@olccp.com
Doug Wilson (Sexton)
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Location: 5171 Commerce Road, Orchard Lake, MI, United States
Phone: 248.682.0730
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Open Door
The following items are in immediate need: Peanut butter and jelly, sliced bread, soup, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, size 5 and 5/6 diapers and baby wipes.