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Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.

Mark 2:17

There are reasons why you hear so much about your “mission in life” at church. You have gifts that have been given to you by God. Obviously, God had a reason for giving you these gifts, and it wasn’t just to take care of yourself.

Your mission in life always involves the compassionate giving of your gifts to others. There are additional reasons to consider your mission.

All around you people are suffering under great burdens. Sometimes, you allow this suffering to stumble close enough to you that it breaks your heart wide open. You witness despair; you see woundedness. When you take long enough to understand their plight, your heart breaks for them.

Then the Holy Spirit enters that open place and calls you to make a response.

Another reason Christians are propelled into mission is that they are so thankful for what God has done in their lives, so amazed at the grace they received from Jesus Christ, that they have to use some part of their lives to communicate this grace to others.

As we look in the New Testament, it appears that the primary reason Christians have a mission to their lives is that they are simply committed to following Jesus – wherever he leads them. For too long they wandered through life on their own, trying one crusade after another, becoming more and more lost and frustrated.

When Jesus found them, he promised to bring them back home to the Father. As they followed our Savior, they found that the journey back to God happened to travel through the places where others also need the Savior. All the places you will go will necessarily be places where the Savior is needed.

Join us for worship this Sunday at 10:30 am. Pastor Rich will bring us the message, All the Places You Will Go.

Click here for Order of Worship

Scripture Readings are:

Luke 19:28-40

Psalm 31:9-16

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.

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Pray for these people on our Prayer List: Bev Ayres, Rev. Mary Bahr-Jones, Nancy Bedell, Marion Benedict, Alice Bertrand, Dennis Burton, Nancy Burton, Nancy Carter, Dee Chandler, Vangie Chase, Ellen Coffman, Bud Conrad, Tom Conrad, Judy Daulton, Margaret Edwards, Eileen Fisher, Dorothy Friedl, Tom Gribbell, Steve Hauser, Herbert Jarvie, Kathleen Juntunen, Diane Kennedy, Lee Knoblock, Lori Konecki, Kay Malaney, Bill Marvin, Mary Mehelich, Ann Meyer, Alona Moon, Sharon Moon, Richard Mudge, Rebbeca Naftel, David Ridley, Sarah Robertson Nadeau, Shannon Paul, Janet Payne, Michelle Pryce Laskos, Pat Rothley, Brian Russek, Karen Schoonover, Jim Skeeters, Pat Sluka, Brett Tremaine, Nancy Watts, Doris Wiegert, Bill Windscheif, Martha Windscheif, Rande Wright, and Pamela Zimmerman

OLCCP 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 OLCCP Stephen Ministers are: Bev Ayres, Dorothy Friedl, Sherry Orr, Steve Orr, Bob Siebert, and Pat Redner-Colvin.

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 OLCCP.

COST & SCHEDULE

ORGANIZATION: Group Mission Trips (groupmissiontrips.com)

LOCATION: Elizabeth City, NC

DATES: July 5-12, 2025

COST: $250/person; $100 deposit needed to reserve a spot.

EACH PARTICIPANT: will live out their faith in practical ways through love, kindness, and action. You will meet dozens of faithful youth and adult leaders –more than 200 are already registered – from all over the eastern seaboard, be inspired by great music and teaching, and play some raucous large-group games.

The registration deadline is this Sunday!

See Pastor Rich for more information and to register.

This is a new sign up process for volunteers interested in teaching Sunday School (grades K-5) and God Loves You (GLU) youth program (grades 6-12).

Please consider being a part of our Children & Youth Ministry as we strive to provide a safe and enjoyable environment and experience for children and youth during worship.

We are looking for a few volunteers to serve in our classrooms one Sunday per month. We will provide prepared lessons, supplies and items needed in advance.

Please click on the click here to sign up button and review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Your service to our children and youth is very much appreciated. Thank you!

Contact the church office if need assistance with the Sign Up Genius or need more information about serving at info@olccp.com or 248-68-0730.

Join us on Zoom for Our Daily Bread devotional Monday through Friday at 9:00 am.

Click on the Daily Bread Zoom link below to connect with the group.

And to lead one morning, you can sign up here Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian: Our Daily Bread Devotional (signupgenius.com)

The Gathering Team has many events planned and is inviting others to join us in planning, set-up, and clean-up.

Thanks in advance! Email Christyforhan@ameritech.net for more details. Or click on this Gathering Team Sign Up Genius button below.

• April 19 - setup for Easter Sunday hospitality, 10:00am-12:00noon
• April 20 - setup and cleanup Easter Sunday hospitality, after all 3 services
• April 27 - Welcome Reception for new Director of Music Ministries and new members
• May 11 - Muffins for Mom hospitality
• May 18 - Pastor Emeritus reception
• June 15 - Donuts for Dad hospitality
• June 28 - Fireworks on our Lakeshore

Thank you from the Gathering Team: Linda Dunning, Rob Elliott, Christy Forhan

Each year, Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian receives donations through the Kroger Community Rewards program. If you shop at Kroger and haven't already designated Orchard Lake Community Church , Presbyterian as your organization, please sign up.

Once you link your Kroger Card to Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card.

Use the link below to sign up:

https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards

Contact Mike Starynchak for more information.

Do you need a ride? Deacon Transportation Services at OLCCP is staffed and able to take fellow members to medical or essential appointments.

Please contact Linda V. or Rebecca for information or email info@olccp.com.

The pantry is in need of the following food items: baked / black / garbonzo beans, baking mix, BBQ sauce, carrots, canned chicken, chili with beans, canned corn, diced tomatoes/sauce, soups, mixed fruit, pancake mix, ravioli/spaghetti ‘O’s, ketchup / mustard / ranch dressing, salt & pepper, cooking oil, peanut butter/jelly, cereal. Also adult diapers, child diapers size 6, egg cartons, gallon bags, shampoo, soap, paper towels/toilet paper. They accept all shelf-stable items. Any donation of food or hygiene products is appreciated. Items can be dropped off in the grey bench near the office and are generally distributed weekly to Open Door.

Thank you for your continued support!

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)
• Rebecca Grice-Johnson (Faith Community Nurse) : Email at (rebecca@olccp.com) or call 248-682-0730.

• Children & Youth: Information available during office hours @ 248-682-0730 or email info@olccp.com

Email: info@olccp.com
Website: www.olccp.com
Location: 5171 Commerce Road, Orchard Lake, MI, USA
Phone: 248-682-0730
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