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September 27, 2019
Going Deeper
Sunday's Scriptures
Pray for one another...
- Continued healing and health for: Bruce Attar, Julie Blom, Nancy Burton, Nancy Carter, Peter Cooper, Jackie Johnson, Mary Bahr Jones, Larry Lankford, Nina Linebaugh, Adrienne Matthews, Bill & Joyce Pitchford, Sarah Robertson Nadeau, Justin Smith, Dan Tyrrell, Bill Windscheif; as well as all those battling chronic conditions and mental health issues
- For wisdom and the leading of the Holy Spirit as teams work on new initiatives resulting from the Congregational Assessment Tool (CAT)
- Mission: the ministry of Big Family of Michigan
OLCC, P Calendar
Celebration of Life: Jill Crane
Saturday, Oct 5, 2019, 11:00 AM
Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian, Commerce Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, USA
3rd Grade Bibles: September 29th
Third graders will receive their Bibles at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Likewise, Bibles will be given to children who have already completed the third grade and have never received a Bible. We don’t want anyone to miss out! Please contact Martha (by September 15th) <martha@olccp.com> if you would like your child to receive a Bible.
Fall Adult Inquirer’s Series
Are you interested in exploring membership at OLCC,P? Many today are not “joiners”, but joining a faith community expresses outwardly and publicly that Christian faith and discipleship are an important priority in your life. Our Series begins Sunday September 29th at 11:45 a.m. and runs for three consecutive Sundays.
Mexico, Anyone?
The dates available are:
January 14-21
January 21-28
January 28-February 4
February 4-11
or February 25- March 3
The cost for all ground activities, (room, all meals in Xpujil, transportation and one night in a hotel in Playa del Carmen) is $600 per person. Air-fare, round trip Detroit-Cancun, is around $340. The cost of each cistern is $1,900, which will be paid by the church.
Please prayerfully consider joining our team. Teenagers are welcome. We will meet this Sunday, September 29th, after the second service in Heritage Hall to determine the best dates and answer any questions you may have.
Mary Martha Circle Collects School Supplies
This women’s circle is collecting school supplies for the Presbyterian Women’s Association of Detroit (PWPD) which will be distributed to local charities to school children in need of school supplies.
The women are creating ‘kits’ containing pencils, pens, tape, crayons, glue sticks, scissors, paper folders, loose leaf paper, sharpeners, and erasers. Any contribution to this collection will be greatly appreciated. A basket is outside the church office for donated supplies. Supplies will collected until the end of September. Thanks!!
Women’s Bible Study
Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
October 2 - November 13 (7 weeks)
"Conversation Peace" by Mary Kassian
Led by Bonnie Horner
Have you ever found yourself on the wrong end of a conversation, wishing you could begin again? Had a hard time getting your point across? Joined in with sharp barb or juicy gossip? It may be time for a much-needed change. Discover the power of transformational speech in interactive group discussions and Bible study. Revolutionize your speech habits and improve your relationships. Learn six powerful speech-transforming elements. Master the skills of effective communicators. And strengthen your vocabulary with words from Scripture.
Please contact Bonnie Horner, 248-738-5848,
248-880-2327 (text), bnnhrn@yahoo.com to sign up.
Introduction to Bible Basics
Sundays 9:00-10:00 a.m.
October 6th and October 20th in Heritage Hall
Led by Sally Montera
Do you remember a Sunday School teacher expecting you to memorize all the books of the Bible in order? Did you ever go to look up a Bible passage and weren’t quite sure where to look? Did you ever wonder what those little annotations meant or how the Bible was organized? Or are you like me and ever wondered what the background of the story you are reading is – where did this take place, why is the location significant, who are those people referenced, what does that word mean? This study will take up the basics of the Bible and how to approach its study. We will talk about Bible organization, footnotes, concordances, study Bibles, and maps - all designed to give you a solid foundation for future Bible studies.
Brunch for All Youth and Their Parents Information Meeting
October 6th and 20th
Time: 9:45 a.m. -10:20 a.m.
Place: Fellowship Hall
Donuts, bagels, juice and coffee
Save the Dates- Pictorial Directory
Save the Dates
October 10, 11, 12 and 28
November 1 and 2
You are invited to participate in our upcoming professional photography sessions.
To schedule your appointment, go to the Lifetouch link:
https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/b0k0myd0/
Assistance with sign ups will begin after church on August 25th.
- No sitting fee!
- Complimentary 8x10 and free directory for each family
- Opportunity (with no obligation) to purchase additional portraits with discounts
- First responders, military personnel, and seniors over 60 will receive an additional 20% discount
- PLUS receive $30 to spend at Shutterfly.com with any Lifetouch photography purchase!
Flu Shots: October 13th
The Fall season will soon be upon us. With the season comes the magnificent Fall colors, kids going back to school, trips to the cider mill, AND unfortunately the influenza virus.
Influenza viruses infect the nose, throat, and lungs causing a contagious sometimes deadly respiratory illness. An annual flu shot is the best defense against this nasty bug!
The flu season can begin as early as October and last until May. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends every person 6 months of age and older get vaccinated against the flu virus annually.
You will have convenient access to the flu vaccine at our annual Flu Shot Clinic October 13 from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. The cost of the shot is covered by most insurance. Please bring your insurance card and identification with you.
Sign up in the Lakeview area following worship. Feel free to take a vaccine information sheet. The consent form which is completed prior to receiving the shot.
Questions? Call Emily Grakul RN, FCN 248-346-7062
Pretty ‘n’ Pink™ Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Shenandoah Country Club 5600 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323
10:00 a.m. Fashionable shopping & raffles
Noon Lunch is served
Proceeds benefit Sisters HOPE programsfor Breast Cancer Survivors. Purchase tickets to reserve your seat(s) by October 9th. (open seating after October 10th) Tickets: $55* Tables of 10: $500*
For more info visit www.sistershope.org or contact Mary Wood 248.752.7867
Adult Ed. Thursday Classes
Held at 9:15 a.m. or 7:15 p.m.
Study of the Book of Hebrews
September 12 -October 17 (5 weeks)
Led by Ron Verduin
Originally written to encourage the young Christian community, the Book of Hebrews renews our perspective by pointing us to Christ and helps struggling Christian's see Jesus clearly. Please join us on the journey.
Live! At the Lake! Max Winfrey: Stunt Comedian As seen on "America's Got Talent"!
Fasten your seatbelts for outrageous comedy, juggling, and more! Max has entertained on television and stages all over the country. He also brings a positive message of faith to his comedic antics. Fun for the whole family!
Sunday, October 27, 4:00pm
General Seating
Tickets $15
Available on Sunday mornings, or at www.olccp.com under the Ministries tab, then click on Live! At the Lake.
Open Door
The following items are in immediate need:
Bar soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Bread
Cereal
Kid Friendly Soup
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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