OLCC,P E-Blast
July 30, 2021
From Our Stated Clerk
Pastor Tom K. reminded us a few weeks ago that during the storms of life, Jesus is in the boat with us. We may think we need to wake Him, but He's with us all the time. After last weekend's storms, that's a great lesson to remember.
Session will be calling for a Congregational Meeting soon in order to elect a Designated Pastor Nominating Committee (DPNC) that will be bringing a candidate to the congregation for a vote sometime in the near future. It's been encouraging to hear of many volunteering to serve on the DPNC, but it will consist of 7 people representing the demographics of our congregation as much as possible. There are many other openings for church officers that the Permanent Nominating Committee will be trying to fill, so please prayerfully consider how God may be calling you to serve our church.
Blessings,
Ron Kilbourne
Summer Worship Schedule
Summer Worship Schedule is 8:30 a.m. outdoors (bring your own chair) and 10:00 a.m. indoors.
**Please continue to sign in on Sunday mornings using the QR code in the bulletin or the new alphabetical "Sunday Attendance/Check-In" sheet.**
Sunday's Order of Worship and Scriptures
In Our Prayers
Please Continue to Pray for These People on our Prayer List: Rachelle Anderson, Fiona Bell, Marion Benedict, Robert Bigelow, Carol Brooks, Jerry & Nancy Burton, Peter Cooper, Liz Droulard, Connie Gallacher, Nancy Galloway, Teresa Gruley, Herbert Jarvie, Jackie Johnson, Tom K, Joyce Kilbourne, Larry Lankford, Gordon Lyon, Bill Marvin, Jean Mattinen, Trudy Morse, Santana Paletta, Ted Payne, Joyce Pitchford, Sarah Robertson Nadeau, Dara Sperstad, Mark Stone, Jerry and Ed Wassemiller, Doris Wiegert.
Sympathy to Betty Singleton on the death of her sister, Peggy.
Video Worship
You can access the video services via our website, www.olccp.com, and clicking on the Video worship box, or by going directly to YouTube and entering our church name in the search box.
July 30-31 Birthdays
July 30
Jeana Hobart
July 31
Jan Forhan
If you have a birthday in July and are not on this list, please let Jennifer know at jennifer@olccp.com.
August Birthdays
August 1
Lara Eriksen, Peggy Whitten
August 2
Allison Onopa, William Windscheif
Jennifer Fernando
August 5
Santana Paletta
August 6
Victoria Carlson, Greg Sala
August 7
Susan Brennan
August 8
Audrey McNary
August 10
Amy Schaerer
August 12
Pam Klehm
August 13
Dan Ackerman, Ray Ackerman, Shirley Cassel, Steven Friedl, Philip Nji, Annette Poxon, Karri Poxon
August 14
Janet Montgomery
August 16
Lee Dryden
August 17
Karan Callahan, Margaret Doyle, Angelo Paletta
August 20
George Hunt, Mary Robertson, Bob Schaerer, Kristin Trenholm
August 21
Chuck Mogg, Sue Mogg
August 23
Jan Wassemiller
August 24
Arielle Smith, Janet Stephens, Joe Tyrrell
August 26
Daniel Carpenter, Chris Mancina
August 27
Frank Copeland, Tina Sylvester
August 28
Matthew Elliott, Richard Pagac Jr., Ted Payne
August 31
Elizabeth Belcher, Peter Cooper, Dan Sylvester, Stephanie Zimmerman
If you have a birthday in August and are not on this list, please let Jennifer know at jennifer@olccp.com.
Celebrations of Life:
On August 1 at 3:00 p.m., there will be a celebration of life honoring Don & Kay Schimmel. All the congregation is invited. There will be light refreshments immediately following the service.
On August 14 at 11:00 a.m., there will be a memorial service honoring Judy Day. Members of the congregation are invited. A luncheon is being planned to follow the service. Please contact Julie McIntosh by phone, 248-229-9099 (call or text) or email, jam42dcx@aol.com no later than Monday, July 26 to RSVP to the luncheon.
On August 21 at 11:00 a.m., there will be a celebration of life honoring Pat Miller. All members of the congregation are invited. There will be a luncheon following the service. In order to have a head count for the lunch, please let us know if you are attending at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F44A4A922A6FC1-celebration or call the church office.
Cookie Donations Needed
The Deacons also welcome other members to contribute 2 dozen cookies for both the August 1 and August 21 (Pat Miller) Memorial Services. This is a wonderful way of showing our love for these long-standing members of our congregation. The families are very appreciative of this service offered through our Deacons.
Please contact Jan Wassemiller, 248-778-5227 (call or text) to let her know of your donation and for any questions. Thank You!
Graduation Party
Muffins with Mom
Christian Life and Learning will be hosting one more parent/child (or other caregiver) summer event. It is designed for children 3-6 years of age and will take place on August 9 from 10:00 am - 12:00 n. The cost is $10.00. Please email Martha Piesko <<marthaelizpie@yahoo.com>> if you would like your child to attend by August 2.
You can register and pay by clicking on this link here.
- Noah's Ark Come and learn all about the story of Noah's Ark. There will be storytelling, music, and best of all, art teacher Laura Wass will be here to lead us in making animal creations. Of course, there will be wonderful refreshments, too!
Praise Camp, August 15-18
This evening camp is intended for children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. The theme of the camp will be based upon Psalms and Scriptures of praise. The children will be designing and painting their own pan pipes, making their own praise album covers, engaging in nature painting, creating a praise collage, dancing and engaging in creative movement, all to praise God! The final evening will be a family celebration! The cost is $25.00 per child, for families with multiple children, $15.00 for each additional child.
You can register and pay for the class by clicking here.
Confirmation Class
Confirmation classes will begin in October for all youth entering the 7th, 8th, & 9th grades (or anyone who missed due to the pandemic). There will be a parent orientation meeting on September 19, following the 10:30 a.m. worship service in room 106. Please email Martha Piesko martha@olccp.com if you are able to attend.
Open Door Pantry
The church is open for donations to Open Door Pantry during church business hours 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Please put your donations in the benches outside the church office. The pantry needs shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, dish soap, toilet paper, Kleenex, toothpaste, toothbrushes. Of course, any food items are also appreciated. Thank you.
Women's 2021 Summer Bible Study
Stepping Up
A journey through the Psalms of Ascent
by Beth Moore
Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
July 14 - August 25
Our unique study this summer explores Psalms 120 - 134. Traveling pilgrims sang these psalms both on the way to the great festivals of the Jews and as key elements of the worship at those festivals. We will interact with Beth Moore and the Scriptures in new ways. We will gain a fresh appreciation for the life of faith as a journey to greater fellowship with and worship of God. Expect nothing less than a new level of relationship and intimacy with God through these psalms.
Please join us for this six-week study indoors at the church. Even if you can't be with us every class, please come when you can. There are five days of homework each week. You will enjoy gaining knowledge by completing the workbook assignments. Workbooks are available in class.
Please contact Bonnie Horner, 248-880-2327 or bnnhrn@yahoo.com to sign up.
Construction Coming Soon
Soon the east side and west side parking lots will be redone. Please be aware that you might have to adjust where you park and follow the construction signs accordingly.
Seeking Nominations
The Permanent Nominating Committee is seeking nominations from the congregation for people to serve as Deacons, Elders, Trustees, and Permanent Nominating Committee members beginning in 2022. Names may be submitted by email to Ron Kilbourne ronjoyolccp@att.net
ROMEOs are Back
Join other Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO) for conversation and food (what more do you need?) on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. The men meet at The Grill on Orchard Lake Road in Sylvan Lake. Contact Dave Dutton dnddutton@gmail.com for more information.
JULIETS are Back
JULIETs (Just Us Ladies In Eateries Together) meet for lunch on the second Thursday of each month for friendship, fellowship and food at 11:30 a.m. Our invitation to join us for lunch is extended to ALL ladies of every age, who attend or are members of OLCC,P. The group would appreciate that the ladies attending be vaccinated or wear masks in consideration of diners around us. They meet at the Greek Jalapeno Restaurant located at 6636 Cooley Lake Road in Waterford Twp. Rides can be provided. Questions? Please contact Jorgann Cornwall jorganncornwall@gmail.com
Summer Prayer Devotionals
Summer Devotionals: The Adult Christian Education team is extending the devotional meetings at 9:00 a.m. every Wednesday morning starting in June until the end of August. A number of people come together via Zoom each Wednesday morning to pray and talk about the day’s topic. The topics are printed in the “Our Daily Bread” booklet. Additional free copies are available in the little library outside the church. The Zoom link is
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84145743327?pwd=eG9rOWovSTZvaW4xSmU3cXFBRTFUUT09
Sign up to lead the devotionals - go to Sign Up Genius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f44a4a922a6fc1-summer
Chancel Flowers for 2021
You can sign up for flower dedications in honor or memory or loved ones online by clicking here.
OLCC, P Calendar
Our calendar is available to browse live 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at OLCC,P Calendar. You can browse all events coming up. You can also subscribe to the calendar on the same page.
Contact Us
The Church Office is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Margaret Bell (Organist): mtbellmusic@gmail.com
- Stacey Cheff (Business Administrator): In the office Mondays and Thursdays or by email (stacey@olccp.com)
- Emily Grakul (Faith Community Nurse): In the office Tuesdays and Wednesdays, by phone 248-346-7062 or by email (egrakul@yahoo.com)
- Martha Piesko (Director of Christian Education): In the office Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays or by email (marthaelizpie@yahoo.com)
- Bruce Snyder (Director of Music Ministries): bruce@olccp.com
- Jennifer Taub (Office Administrator): In the office Mondays through Thursdays and by email (jennifer@olccp.com)
Email: info@olccp.com
Website: www.olccp.com
Location: 5171 Commerce Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, USA
Phone: 248-682-0730
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OLCCP/