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“He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”

(Colossians 1:13,14)

Everyone has experienced a move from one address to another. After your move, you learn the location of the local bank, grocery store, post office, and other necessary services.

You also spend a good bit of time sending your new address to loved ones, friends, and others.

Even though we have an address and home here on earth, those who are disciples of Christ also have a place in God’s kingdom. The verses from Colossians stated above speak of our rescue from the kingdom of darkness and transfer to the kingdom of God’s only Son. Through Christ, our freedom has been purchased, and our sins forgiven.

Please pray for those still trapped in the kingdom of darkness: a space where others are mired in self-focused, crushing insecurity and preoccupied with those things that are merely temporary, fleeting, and vain.

When God gives us a mind and heart for his kingdom, light floods into the darkness and we desire the change in life only God can provide. We start investing our lives in a future that is eternal. We focus our resources (emotional, spiritual) on the needs of others. And we live in the holy confidence that we are celebrated and loved by God.

One day, even the smallest shadow that the kingdom of darkness casts over our lives will be no more because the kingdom of this world will be the kingdom of our Lord, who will reign forever and ever (Revelation 11:15).

Set your minds and hearts on letting friends and loved ones know where your final address lies.

Our regular Fall Worship times are 9:00 am and 10:30 am. Livestreaming is at 10:30 am.

Pastor Rich will bring us the message, NOT Disembodied, Asynchronous, nor Solitary.

Click here for Order of Worship

Scripture Readings are:

1 Peter 5:1-7

1 Corinthians 16:5-19

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.

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Pray for these people on our Prayer List: Bev Ayres, Rev. Mary Bahr-Jones, Marion Benedict, Nancy Bedell, Suzann Brennan, Dennis Burton, Nancy Burton, Nancy Carter, Vangie Chase, Ellen Coffman, Tom Conrad, Judy Daulton, Ann DeMarco, Margaret Edwards, Eileen Fisher, Dorothy Friedl, Dave Galloway, Tom Gribbell, Steve Hauser, Herbert Jarvie, Diane Kennedy, Lee Knoblock, Lori Konecki, Laura Krzeczkowski, Karla Kurzweil, Kay Malaney, Bill Marvin, Adrienne Matthews, Mary Mehelich, Julie Morrish, Richard Mudge, Rebbeca Naftel, Sarah Robertson Nadeau, Shannon Paul, Pat Rothley, Brian Russek, Sally Russell, Rev. Anne Schaefer, Karen Schoonover, Pete Shilland, Jim Skeeters, Pat Sluka, Paul Stottlemyer, Brett Tremaine, Ron Verduin, Nancy Watts, Doris Wiegert, Bill Windscheif, Martha Windscheif, and Pamela Zimmerman.

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An hour of visitation for Lawrence Joseph “Joe” Harting, age 44, will be held at 12 noon at the Lynch Funeral Home in Milford on Saturday, September 28. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm. Joe is the son of Ralph and the late June Harting.

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.

Please invite your family and friends to any upcoming events.

September – Thanks to everyone who participated in our 150-Year Founders’ Weekend, on September 13 - 15. On Friday night our church hosted DJ Code in concert for over 60 youth. On Saturday 45 people attended our first ever Trivia Night. And on Sunday, God blessed us with perfect weather for our outdoor worship service and potluck picnic at Orchard Lake Country Club. Over 170 attendees enjoyed great food, fellowship, and boat rides around historic Apple Island.

October – Our next trip will be on Friday, October 25th to Greenfield Village and/or The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. We will meet in our church parking lot at 9:30 am, determine who wants to visit which venue (your choice), assign drivers, and then journey to Dearborn. The cost will be dependent on the number of people who attend, because we have 12 free guest passes available. Please bring cash or a check to pay for your discounted admission (no more than $30 per person, but likely less). After your visit, each “car-group” will decide where to stop for lunch before returning to OLCC,P. For more information, please visit www.thehenryford.org.

If you want to attend, drive, and/or have guests passes you are willing to share, please email garyforhan@ameritech.net.

November – Trip to be determined.

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month in the Quilt Room (Room 115) from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (drop in for any amount of time that you can). We also take a break for Chair Yoga at 1:00 pm. Any skill level is welcome to join us. These "I Spy" quilts are lovingly made for South Oakland Shelter (SOS) families and other children in need in the community. Please reach out to Helene King for possible evening get-togethers.

Contact Helene King at hmking56@gmail.com for more information.

Families,

Please join us as we experience the changing seasons

at Marshbank Park while enjoying a private hayride.

We will encounter a few nature knowledge stops along

the route for added adventure and then will enjoy

cider and doughnuts.

Address: 2805 Hiller Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48324.

RSVP and let us know how many in your group.

.\Kelly.olccp@gmail.com

The First Christmas, What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus’s Birth,

by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan

Join us for a discussion of a book by two Biblical scholars who explore these familiar stories historically and theologically, focusing on their meaning, both in the first century and today.

Discussions will be on Mondays at 11:00 am, beginning October 14. Books may be purchased online (new or used), in the Lakeview area between and after services, and are also available in the church office for $11.00.

Questions? Contact Betsy Telford, discussion leader, at starryskys@comcast.net.

This is a nine-course study on Genesis. The course will go over the biblical account in detail and will show you that GOD created the world and all that is in it and around it. And He created YOU. From the Big Bang, Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve to Abraham - we will show you the implications of these monumental events and how they are important even today.

Please join us Thursdays at 10:00 am in the Boardroom. As usual, coffee and donuts or equivalent will be available.

See you then!

Join us on Zoom for Our Daily Bread Devotions during the Fall 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)

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.

If you missed the exhibit on our 150th Celebration Sunday, be sure to stop in

Heritage Hall and take a look. Museum panels and historic photographs recount the history of Orchard Lake Community Church from its founding in 1874.

Extended captions are available on the website (olccp.com/history-exhibit), so you can learn more as you stroll the exhibit. Special thanks to contributors Jim Horner, Katie Cangany, the family of Alice Bentley Harvey, Greater West

Bloomfield Historical Society, and others who shared historic photographs in

our archives.

Thank you, also, to Wheelhouse Graphics who printed the museum panels and went above and beyond to solve a problem with the installation.

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 (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.
• 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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OLCCP/