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Myth of Measurement

For many people, the business mindset predominates their thinking: the only worthwhile goals are those that can be seen, touched, and, most of all, counted.

In medical triage, for example, we measure the severity of one’s condition to decide who should be treated first. In business and public policy, we continuously measure the value of products and services and respond accordingly.

The value of measurement cannot be equally applied to things of the heart and soul, however. Attempting to find satisfaction in all of life from the numbers you ring up is ultimately no more successful than making survival your goal.

Meaning cannot be measured. Yet we live immersed in a world of measurement so pervasive that even many of our religious institutions measure success by market share. Who’s winning in the competition to attract adherents? The mega-church? The church of blue jeans worship? Another faith group?

Of course, measurement is a useful device, but it cannot tell us what makes life worth living. Was Jesus’ life any less valuable than others because it lasted somewhat more than thirty years on this earth?

We cannot measure that which is of essential value.

Every Mom or Grandma who has taught a child to read should be praised. What a lifelong gift they have given. We never ask, “why didn’t you teach 1,200 children to read?”

Every person who has shared the love of Christ with another has been faithful. The heart and mind of the recipient will never be the same. We never ask, “why didn’t you show the love of Christ to another 14,708 people?”

Praise God for every single act of generosity, kindness, devotion, and faith. For in these attributes of God we find meaning that lasts for eternity.

Our Sunday worship times are 9:00 am & 10:30 am.

Order of Worship

Join us this Sunday as Pastor Rich brings us the message, What's In a Name?

Scriptures:

New Testament Lesson:

1 Peter 3:8-17

Old testament Lesson:

Jeremiah 10:1-10a

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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The Sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated on Sunday, May 19, at Orchard Lake Church. Please speak with Pastor Rich if you would like to learn more.

Pray for these people on our Prayer List:

Mary Bahr-Jones, Marion Benedict, Julie Blom, Dennis Burton, Nancy Burton, Nancy Carter, Vangie Chase, Ellen Coffman, Bud Conrad, Tom Conrad, Judy Daulton, Ann DeMarco, Pamela Duplacey, Eileen Fisher, Dorothy Friedl, Carol Froling, Maureen Gribbell, Tom Gribbell, Ariel Goldman, Steve Hauser, Jim Horner, Herbert Jarvie, Brenda Johnson, Diane Kennedy, Lee Knoblock, Karla Kurzweil, Kay Malaney, Bill Marvin, Mary Mehelich, Julie Morrish, Richard Mudge, Rebbeca Naftel, Sarah Robertson Nadeau, Shannon Paul, Pat Rothley, Brian Russek, Rev. Anne Schaefer, Karen Schoonover, Jim Skeeters, Pat Sluka, Paul Stottlemyer, Terry family, Brett Tremaine, Ron Verduin, Nancy Watts, Doris Wiegert, Bill Windscheif, Martha Windscheif, Woodby family and Pamela Zimmerman

Our deepest sympathy to the Singleton Family on the passing of Betty, and to the Thamer Family on the passing of Jeanne.

We would like to thank the wonderful people who helped to make Jack’s funeral so memorable. We counted about 30 church members who worked together to make the service and luncheon so special. We are grateful for the many people who sent get well cards during Jack’s illness. We have also been comforted by reading the sweet sympathy cards that we have received.

We feel very fortunate to be surrounded by so much love and support during this difficult time.

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, Pat Redner-Colvin, and Betty Singleton.

On May 11th, from 10:30 until 12:30, (in the Sanctuary and Lake View areas) there will be a Celebration of Life for Antonio Paletta, brother of Angelo (and Yvette) Paletta.

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.

Click below for Madrigal Chorale Spring concert flyer and more details on their website.

Madrigal Chorale May concert flyer

Click for Madrigal Chorale Website.

NEW DATES: We are so excited to announce that our Vacation Bible School will now take place June 24-27 from 9:30 am to 12 noon. This year's theme is Compassion Camp, “What Every Living Thing Needs” and it is geared for children in grades preschool through 5th grade. “What Every Living Thing Needs” explores what all living things need to live: shelter, food, water, air, and community; and how we can have compassion for the living earth, especially in our local ecosystems.

Please contact Kelly Holquist, Director of Children and Youth Ministries at the church office to learn more or if you would like to volunteer to help at VBS at 248-682-0730 or via email at Kellyh@olccp.com. Scan QR Code to register!

Join us on Zoom for Our Daily Bread Devotions during the spring 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 or in the main lobby.

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)

May - Our next trip will be to Belle Isle on Saturday, May 18th. The plan is to meet at church at 9 am, drive to and around the park, visit the historic Aquarium (built in 1904), tour the Detroit Yacht Club (built in 1923), have a group lunch in the park, and then drive home. For those of you who want to extend your day on the island, you can visit the Dossin Museum and/or walk, ride, or canoe around the park. The cost will be in the $10-$20 range. Drivers will get paid for gas. A state park passport (on your license plate) is required to enter the island. If you want to go and/or drive, please email garyforhan@ameritech.net.

June - On Saturday, June 15th we will visit the Underground Railroad Living Museum. SAVE THE DATE!

July - On Saturday, July 13th, we will be going to the Detroit Tigers baseball game at Comerica Park. The Tigers are playing the Dodgers at 1 pm. I have purchased 44 tickets at $35 each. I am planning on arranging bus transportation to and from Comerica Park so you don’t have to worry about driving and parking. Because the Tigers require payment in full at least 30 days in advance, I need everyone who wants to go to claim their tickets and pay for them as soon as possible. If you want to go, please email garyforhan@ameritech.net with your name and the number of tickets you need. Then, make out a check to OLCCP, write “Tiger Tickets” in the memo line, and drop it off in the church office. The first 44 requests will get the tickets. If more than 44 tickets are requested, I will start a waiting list. If less than 44 tickets are paid for by June 1st, I will return the unpurchased tickets to the Tigers.

If you have any questions, please email Gary at garyforhan@ameritech.net.

The new First Aid Kits are located on the first floor in the kitchen (next to women's bathroom) and on the second floor (Lakeview area) next to the AED unit. The new Eyewash and Burn Stations are located are located on the first floor in the kitchen (next to women's bathroom) and in the Fellowship hall kitchen on the third floor.

The purpose of the Cultivating the Gift of Preaching Initiative is to strengthen the witness of the Church to the good news of Jesus Christ, by identifying, training, and providing ongoing support to emerging preachers. Across the eleven presbyteries of the Synod, there are numerous ruling elders and other church leaders who are called and gifted to preach the good news. The aim of the Initiative is to cultivate these gifts through rigorous training in biblical interpretation, reformed theology, and sermon preparation. The Initiative aims to add 140 or more trained preachers across Synod over four18-month training cycles, beginning in June of 2024 and through 2028.

The link for more information or to apply is below:

https://www.synodofthecovenant.org/cultivating-the-gift-of-preaching

Sign up for flower dedications (price increased to $50) in honor or memory of loved ones. You can sign up on the spreadsheet in the Lakeview area message center or online in Sign Up Genius on our website at https://www.olccp.com/worship.

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: 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. This is an ongoing collection at OLCCP that is distributed weekly.

They accept all shelf-stable items. Any donation of food or hygiene products is appreciated. Items can be dropped off in the brown bench near the office.

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 (richard.lapehn@gmail.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.
• Rebecca Grice-Johnson (Faith Community Nurse) : Email at (rebecca@olccp.com) or call 248-682-0730.
• Bruce Snyder (Director of Music Ministries): (bruce@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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