OLCC,P E-Blast
March 24, 2023
Gary Haugen writes words of challenge for us all to consider.
In different times and in different ways, our heavenly Father offers us a simple proposition: Follow me beyond what you can control, beyond where your own strength and competencies can take you, and beyond what is affirmed or risked by the crowd – and you will experience me and my power and my wisdom and my love.
Jesus beckons me to follow him to that place of weakness where I risk the vulnerability of a child so that I might know how strong my Father is and how much he loves me.
But truth be told, I would rather be an adult. I’d rather be in a place where I can still pull things together if God’ doesn’t show up, where I risk no ultimate humiliation, where I don’t have to take the shallow breaths of desperation.
And as a result, my experience of my heavenly Father is simply impoverished . . . He says his power is made perfect in my weakness, not in my strength. (From Just Courage: God’s Great Expedition for the Restless Christian, chapter 1, Haugen)
May we practice individually and together the art of trusting God; letting go of our firm grip on every path we discern and, instead, follow the way God will lead.
Ever grateful for the generous strength of God,
Rich
Lakeside Coffee House TOMORROW!
Join us on Saturday, March 25 for the much anticipated Lakeside Coffee House.
The doors will open at 7:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. NO COVER CHARGE
Sit back and relax to the music of Jean Watson and Rufus Harris. Free-will offerings will be accepted and donated to the Hospitality House Food Pantry.
Order of Worship & Scriptures
Live Streaming Sundays at 10:30 am
For those unable to join us in person, OLCCP offers Live Streaming on Sundays at 10:30 am. Click here to join us online live as we worship together.
To access our church online options subscribe to our YouTube channel on the link below.
In Our Prayers
Pray for these people on our Prayer List:
Marion Benedict, Martha Besuden, Nancy Burton, Nancy Carter, Judy Daulton, Jean Downing, Pamela Duplacey, Dorothy Friedl, Xander Frost, Nancy Galloway, Paul Gribbell, Tom Gribbell, Steve Hauser, Herbert Jarvie, Karla Kurzweil, Bill Marvin, Julie Morrish, Dick Mudge, Sarah Robertson Nadeau, Abby Paul, Martha Piesko and family, Lindsey Roeder, Jack Rothley, Brian Russek, Karen Schoonover, Peggy Simon, Jim Skeeters, Pat Sluka, Dara Sperstad, Paul Stottlemyer, Gowan Thamer, Terry family, Ron Verduin, Doris Wiegert, Sara Zeumer, and Pamela Zimmerman.
Our deepest sympathy to Nancy Carter and family on the passing of Ron Carter.
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.
Please be sure to check the calendar before organizing an event at OLCC,P
All Invited this Saturday!
First Presbyterian of Pontiac will be hosting an Easter event for the entire Pontiac area.
This fun event consists of breakfast, Easter crafts and activities, the Easter Story, the Easter Bunny (parents like to take pictures) and the Easter Egg Hunt in the sanctuary. The eggs are empty so that all the kids get the same bag of goodies after they return them back to the dining room. It is really a lot of fun.
Would you like to participate this year? All invited to attend! Invite family, friends, and neighbors!
- When: Saturday, March 25
- Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Where: First Presbyterian of Pontiac
- Address: 99 Wayne St, Pontiac
See you there!
Mark your Calendar: Good Friday Community Worship Service
This year’s Good Friday Community Worship service will be held at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 4800 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, at 12 noon. A wide variety of local Christian churches will be represented. All are welcome!
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Join us the first and third Monday of the Month in the Lakeview area for knitting.
If you know of someone in need of a prayer shawl, please see Emily Grakul or Doreen Dutton or email info@olccp.com
Chair Yoga Wednesdays
Kim Hakala continues to offer her free Chair Yoga Class on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm. Join the group for a relaxing and energizing Chair Yoga class and consider donating a nonperishable food item to Open Door Outreach too. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing, socks, and bring a water bottle and a food donation.
Quilt Ministry
The Quilt Ministry has resumed and are making "I Spy" quilts for deserving children. Please join the group if you are able - no special talent required - one only needs to be able to sew a straight seam.
They meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 2:00 pm and the 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:00 am.
See Helene King or call the church office 248-682-0730, email: info@olccp.com
50+ and Single Group
Meet friends for Sunday lunch or other social activities throughout the year. For more information see Thelma or call the church office 248-682-0730.
GLU LOVE BOXES For College Students
The GLU youth will be creating Love Boxes again this year for our college students. The boxes will be filled with goodies and gift cards!!
Please email Kelly at kellyh@olccp.com by April 1 if you would like your college student to receive a Love Box!! Be sure to include the student’s favorite snacks, places for gift cards, and their mailing address.
New! Thursday Bible Study at 10:30 am!
Our Thursday Bible Study with John Vermeulen has resumed. Did you know that Esther, Obadiah, Jonah, John 2 and John 3 are among the least read books of the Bible? Join us as we take a closer look at the least read books for the next several weeks. Each book has a great message that can be applied today.
This week will be studying the book of, Joel. All are welcome to join us for Thursday Morning Bible Study where we learn more about the Bible and God’s hand in our lives.
Donuts and coffee will be provided.
Winter Daily Bread Devotions
Join us on Zoom for our Winter Daily Bread Devotions during the winter months Monday through Friday at 9:00 am.
Free devotional guides are available for pick-up 24/7 in the Little Free Library outside our entrance.
The Zoom link is
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88183107041?pwd=ZG9mSTIwYi9BaDRkOHdFWGpYRlpBdz09
And to lead the class, you can sign up here Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian: Our Daily Bread Devotional (signupgenius.com)
Stephen Ministry
OLCC,P is a Stephen Ministry congregation, which means many of our members and friends have completed a 50-hour training course in peer counseling, listening, and referral. If you would like to meet regularly with a Stephen Minister for a listening ear, supportive prayer, and companionship in times of struggle or transition, see Steve Orr or email info@olccp.com
The OLCC,P Stephen Minsters are: Bev Ayres, Dorothy Friedl, Sherry Orr, Steve Orr, Pat Redner-Colvin, Bob Siebert and Betty Singleton.
Chancel Flowers Sign Up
You can sign up for flower dedications in 2023 in honor or memory of loved ones online by clicking here . Or we have brought back the sign up sheets located in the Narthex by the display case.
Please note: the cost of the chancel flowers are $40 this year.
Open Door Outreach Food & Household Item Collection
Open Door Outreach Collection:
The pantry is in need of the following food items: jelly, condiments, canned meat, tuna, soups, canned vegetables and fruits, canned chili, stew and baked beans, spaghetti sauce, pasta, boxed cereals, cake mix and frosting, crackers, and juice.
Below is a link of items needed:
https://opendooroutreachcenter.com/make-a-difference
This is an ongoing collection at OLCC,P that is distributed weekly. They accept all shelf-stable items. Any donation of food or hygiene products is appreciated. Items can be dropped off at the church office or in the brown bench near the office.
Thank you for your continued support!
Deacon Transportation Service
Do you need a ride? Deacon Transportation Services at OLCC,P is staffed and able to take fellow members to medical or essential appointments.
Please contact Emily or Gloria for information or email info@olccp.com.
Books available to check out
Did you know that the OLCC,P church library is available for all of us to use? We have a fiction section, a children’s bookcase, Chicken Soup for the Soul, devotional books and books by popular Christian authors like Max Lucado. There are books on grief, health issues, parenting. And of course many books to support Bible study. Some selected books are on the shelves in the gathering area, but the library itself is just beyond Heritage Hall. Next time you are at church, feel free to check out a book.
Contact Us
The Church Office is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Rev. Dr. Richard Lapehn (Pastor): In the office Monday through Thursday. May be reached by email at (pastorrich@olccp.com)or by phone at 248-682-0730.
- Leida Soto (Office Administrator): In the office Monday through Thursday or by email during office hours at (leida@olccp.com) or by phone at 248-682-0730.
- Stacey Cheff (Business Administrator): In the office Mondays and Thursdays or by email during office hours (stacey@olccp.com)
- Kelly Holquist (Children & Youth Director): May be reached by email during office hours at (kellyh@olccp.com) or phone at 248-682-0730.
- Emily Grakul (Faith Community Nurse): In the office Tuesdays and Wednesdays, by phone 248-346-7062 or by email during office hours (egrakul@yahoo.com)
- Bruce Snyder (Director of Music Ministries): bruce@olccp.com
- Margaret Bell (Organist): mtbellmusic@gmail.com
Email: info@olccp.com
Website: www.olccp.com
Location: 5171 Commerce Road, Orchard Lake, MI, USA
Phone: 248-682-0730
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OLCCP/