OLCCP E-Blast

Rev. Mary Bahr-Jones was the Temporary Supply Associate Pastor here at OLCCP from 2011—2013. She later served as Transitional Pastor at Milford Presbyterian Church as well as an interim at New Life in Sterling Heights and Crossroads in Wixom.

• Friday evening, September 13 - Christian youth music leader, DJ Code, will be in concert at OLCCP. Free tickets can be reserved by calling the church office at 248-682-0730. Youth from all over southeast Michigan are encouraged to attend!
• Saturday evening, September 14 – Family-friendly fun activity. Watch as the details are finalized.
• Sunday, September 15 - Worship and a classic church picnic on the shores of Orchard Lake, at Orchard Lake Country Club. Food, music, even boat rides on the lake! We’ll provide the grilled hot dogs, bring your favorite dish to share, or just bring yourself. Sign-up for potluck will be available in September. Easy parking adjacent to the picnic grove. All are invited.

Our Summer Worship Schedule is 8:30 am service outdoors (weather permitting) and 10:00 am indoors and via livestream. Plan to bring sunglasses and a lawn chair (8:30).

Click here for Order of Worship

Join us this Sunday as Rev. Mary Bahr-Jones brings us the message, An Avalanche of Love.

Scriptures:

Old Testament Lesson: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Gospel Lesson: John 14:1-14

For those unable to join us in person, OLCCP offers Live Streaming on Sundays at 10:00 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, Mary Bahr-Jones, Marion Benedict, Nancy Bidel, Dennis Burton, Nancy Burton, Nancy Carter, Vangie Chase, Ellen Coffman, Tom Conrad, Judy Daulton, Ann DeMarco, Eileen Fisher, Dorothy Friedl, 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, 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.

Bill Marvin would like to thank everyone at OLCCP for praying for him over these last 4 1/2 years. He no longer takes chemo and radiation, and is looking forward to five years cancer free!

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.

Feel free to invite your family and friends to any upcoming events.

July - This past Saturday, 39 of us enjoyed a warm afternoon at Comerica Park and watched our Tigers beat the Dodgers 11-9 in the bottom of 10th inning via a walk-off two-run homer. The Tigers were down 9-4 in the bottom of the ninth but tied it up with some key hits. It was an exciting game. Sorry you missed it!

August – No group field trip is planned for August. Please feel free to explore on your own. Ideas: Greenfield Village, Henry Ford Museum, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Detroit Zoo, Historic Fort Wayne, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Riverwalk, Meadowbrook Hall.

September – Not finalized yet. Stay tuned!

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

2024 WOMEN'S SUMMER BIBLE STUDY with Bonnie Horner

ANGELS

Who they are, What they do, Why it matters By Dr. Jack Graham

Wednesday Mornings, 10 to 11:30 a.m. July 10 - August 28

Dr. Jack Graham (no relation to Billy Graham) walks you through Scripture, revealing the truth about angels and what they offer us: encouragement, counsel, confirmation of God's will, strength, protection, wisdom, companionship and more. Any questions or to sign up, call Bonnie Horner at 248-880-2327 or email bnnhrn@yahoo.com.

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

A HUGE thank you to all the volunteers that made our 150th Celebration Service extra special!! Thanks to: Carol Ayala, Patty Beaujon, Katie Berry, Dodie Berry*, Bob Besuden, Marty Brennen, Kay Bruns, Linda Eldridge, Cheryl Flammer, Dan Forhan, Pete Forhan, Christy Forhan*, Gary Forhan*, Shelly Freitag, Thelma Golden, John Gorsky, Brian Graham , Susie Graham*, Emily Grakul, Mark Grakul, Ginger Hannenberg, Jenni Hatcher, Paul Hatcher, Margaret Johnson, Helene King, Pastor Rich Lapehn*, Dolly Lewis, Lauren Lewis, Judy Leybourn, Cathy Mancina, Chris Mancina, Sue Mogg, Lynn Omel, Steve Orr, Lisa Pence, Sue Piper, Jim Poppelreiter, Nancy Ratajczak, Sally Russell, Laura Saab, Alex Schwarz, Katrina Schwarz, Mark Schwarz, Bob Seibert, Donna Seibert, Leida Soto, Brenda Starynchak*, Mike Starynchak*, Gordy Steele*, Patrice Steele*, Betsy Telford, Kristen Trenholm, Cindy Yessian.

* Steering Committee member

It has been brought to our attention that checks sent to the Church may not reach us securely. On three occasions in the past year, members have informed the Treasurer that checks sent to the Church were not received, raising concerns about potential theft.

I recommend double-checking your latest OLCCP Quarterly Statement with your bank statements to confirm that the Church correctly received the check.

For your utmost security and convenience, we strongly advise against mailing your donations. Instead, we recommend placing them in the collection plate during Sunday service or using our secure online portal on the Church's website. These methods not only ensure the safety of your donations but are also easy and convenient for you.

If checks are stolen and deposited at an ATM without endorsement, the bank can reverse the transaction and refund your account. Your bank will also consult with the postal inspector's office to initiate an investigation into the theft and any associated issues.

Thank you and God bless,

Mike Starynchak

Open Door Outreach Pantry Collection Focus on Kids Lunches: Open Door’s food pantry provides food and care items on a monthly basis to qualified low income men, women, children and seniors. The pantry accepts all shelf-stable items so any donation of food or hygiene products is appreciated. Many children and families are in greater need of food during the summer months when school is out. We are doing a special food collection this month with a focus on lunch items for kids. Some items we are collecting include: granola bars; microwave macaroni and cheese and meals; tuna and canned meat; peanut butter and jelly; raisins, pudding cups, and juice boxes. Check out the table near the office door for a list of items.

See Judy Davis or one of the Deacons for more information. Thank you for your donations!

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@olccpl.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/