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A Witness to Greatness

You will receive power when the

Holy Spirit comes on you;

and you will be my witnesses . . .

to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8

For nearly a decade in Cleveland, Ohio, there was a huge banner downtown. “We are all Witnesses,” the banner proclaimed. Underneath the words was a picture of a professional basketball player, LeBron James. The purpose of the banner was to inspire fans to purchase tickets, buy merchandise, and appreciate the basketball skills of the Cavaliers’ star player.

Before going back to heaven, Jesus called each of his followers to be a witness for him. Our goal as witnesses of Jesus’ glory is not, of course, to sell tickets or merchandise. We are to share with others the grace of God we have personally witnessed and experienced in our lives. This lies at the heart of our identity as followers of Christ.

A witness is someone who can attest to what they have seen or experienced personally. The task Jesus has entrusted to us is to carry his life-saving message wherever we go. This magnificent, global mission began with Jesus’ first-century followers, and it continues with his twenty-first-century followers today.

Empowered by his Spirit, we have a story to tell and a life-altering encounter to share. While others may quibble about a specific tenet of a denomination’s interpretation in their worship practice, no one can refute our personal experience. They cannot change what we know to be true about God’s work in our hearts and lives.

Think of how your life is better now and forever due to Jesus’ intervention. Now lovingly share that story the next time you are able.

Join us for worship service at 10:30 am.

Pastor Rich will bring us the message, Lingua Franca.

Click here for Order of Worship

Scripture Readings are:

Romans 8:14-17

Acts 2:1-21

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, Bruce Snyder, 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.

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Crane Centre Luncheon: The congregation is warmly invited to a special luncheon for the Crane Centre in Uganda on Thursday, June 12 at 1:00 pm in the Lakeview Area. The luncheon is free but we would like RSVP’s. Please contact Sue Peterman sueellenpete@comcast.net.

Once again this year, we will be preparing home-cooked meals for homeless families in our area through the Lighthouse (SOS) family shelter program. The dates we will be cooking are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, June 16th, 18th, and 20th.

We can use 8-10 cooks and food preparers on these dates from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and a few drivers from 2:00 - 4:00 to deliver the prepared meals to the shelter in Pontiac. All the ingredients will be purchased ahead of time, and the meals will be prepared in our church kitchen. Look for sign-up sheets in the Lakeview area today.

Thank you and God bless you for your willingness to serve the less fortunate in our area

Please sign up in the Lakeview area for our Detroit Tigers game outing July 12 at 1:10 pm. Transportation is provided. Tickets are $40.00. Contact Chris Mancina at chris.mancina@att.net or 734-218-4109 for more information

Kid's Sunday School Update:

Our summer worship times at 8:30 am and 10:00 am start June 22. We will continue to provide Kid's Sunday School over the summer at 10:00 am starting June 22.

GLU Youth Update:

GLU Youth will worship with families during the summer. GLU Youth group class will resume in the fall. Stay tuned for ways to help at planned GLU Youth gatherings and activities over the summer

We need two 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!

Thank you to all of you who have taken a tag or two from our VBS True North Donation Tree. All the tags were taken! We are so thankful for your overwhelming participation.

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. Our True North VBS Donation Tree will be back next week, starting June 9. Perishable food items will not be needed until the week before VBS.

Thank you for your part in making True North VBS 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)

Digital Communication Specialist

At the May Session meeting, the Elders approved a position description for a part-time position, "Digital Communication Specialist". A complete rendering of the position description may be found by clicking here.

The Elders believe that this position will allow the congregation to reach many who are physically near the church but have no knowledge of our mission, ministries, or the joy we know in serving together. A winsome digital presence is crucial to reaching those who are unchurched. Please share the news of this new position with friends and family.

Open Door’s food pantry provides food and care items on a monthly basis to qualified low income men, women, children and seniors. While school is out for summer, hunger doesn't take summer vacation. We are now collecting lunch items for kids.

See Judy Davis for more information.

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.

• 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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