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The Heart of one Called

People look at the outward appearance,

But the Lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7

There was a time in US history when a president without a beard was the exception. In the latter half of the 1800’s, five presidents sported full beards: Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James Garfield, and Benjamin Harrison, the last president to have a beard. Each one of these presidents may have had a tenure filled with successes or failures, but at that time in our nation’s history, their beard helped them to look the part as a leader.

“Looking the part” can change with changing times, because we very quickly judge others on their appearance. The way another person presents themselves we presume will tell a great deal about them and their abilities.

God, however, looks not at the outward appearance, but at the heart of every person.

The prophet Samuel was sent by God to the home of Jesse, because God had “chosen one of his sons to be king” (1 Samuel 16:1). Samuel determined to find a son of Jesse worthy of the challenge. Once he arrived at Jesse’s home, he met his sons. “Surely among these young men is the perfect candidate to unseat King Saul” thought the prophet Samuel (1 Samuel 16:8-10).

But none of these sons was the one God had chosen. God taught Samuel not to look at the external appearance, because God issues a call not based on the way someone looks, but upon character, faith, heart. David was chosen because he had a heart for the Lord.

May our hearts long to please the Lord, serve the Lord, and submit to God’s calling.

Join us for worship service at 10:30 am.

Pastor Rich will bring us the message, Losing Your Grip.

Click here for Order of Worship

Scripture Readings are:

Acts 11:1-18

Revelation: 21:1-6

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, Vangie Chase, Ellen Coffman, Bud Conrad, Tom Conrad, Sandra Crane, Judy Daulton, Margaret Edwards, Eileen Fisher, Dorothy Friedl, Tom Gribbell, Steve Hauser, Herbert Jarvie, Kathleen Juntunen, Diane Kennedy, Lee Knoblock, Kay Malaney, Bill Marvin, Adrienne Matthews, Mary Mehelich, Ann Meyer, Alona Moon, Sharon Moon, Rebbeca Naftel, David Ridley, Sarah Robertson Nadeau, Shannon Paul, Janet Payne, Michelle Pryce-Laskos, Brian Russek, Sally Russell, 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, Jan Wassemiller, Stephanie Zimmerman.

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.

Please join us in Worship this Sunday, May 18, at 10:30 am, as we CELEBRATE the Leadership and Ministry of our previous pastor, Rev. Dr. Paul Thwaite.

Both Paul and Jan will be present in worship as Paul receives the honorific, Pastor Emeritus.

A reception will be held in the lakeview area following worship.

Please email the church office at (leida.olccp@gmail.com) or call 248-682-0730 with your high school or college graduate.

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.

Sign up for Vacation Bible School today! Free for Pre-K though 5th grade.

This year’s VBS will be the ultimate adventure where northern lights glow over racing rivers, majestic lakes, and glistening glaciers. Your kids will explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world and learn that Jesus is a faithful friend we can trust, our True North forever.

Kids get a free t-shirt too!

Don’t forget to register your kids and grandkids and neighbors kids and friends kids for VBS!

We would like the whole church to be part of our Vacation Bible School this summer by donating food and supplies that the children will be using throughout the week.

We have set up a True North VBS Donation Tree in the main lobby with gift tags. Please feel free to take one tag or many and help make True North an unforgettable experience for the kids.

Please drop off donations on or behind the Welcome Desk or in the Church office.

Thank you for helping make VBS Amazing!

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.

• 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)
• Jay Schumacher (Director of Music Ministries): Messages can be taken during office hours @ 248-682-0730.

• 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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