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No Secrets

Beginning its life as a black-and-white show on CBS in 1952 and continuing for several decades, I’ve Got a Secret was a popular television show. Each week, celebrity panelists would be tasked with the job of guessing the contestant’s secret: something that is amazing, embarrassing, or humorous about that person.

Some contestants had a notable occupation, hobby, achievement, or skill. Other contestants owned odd objects, or something unique happened to them. Secrets were intended to be unusual. Examples of secrets were the following: Pete Best’s secret – “I was one of the original Beatles”; Harlan Sanders’ secret – “I started KFC with my first Social Security check”; and Samuel Seymour’s secret – “I am the last surviving eyewitness to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination” (he was five years old at the time of Lincoln’s death).

Many secrets are held within families, among friends or siblings, and even in the corporate workplace.

But there is one who knows our hearts and our inner thoughts. God knows the secrets of every person in creation. God knows the hopes, dreams, and thoughts which flash through our minds.

Though we have trouble comprehending it, God knows all about us and everyone we know and love. When we try to understand the enormity of God’s omniscience, I am reminded of a terrific book by J.B. Phillips titled, Your God is Too Small. Even as magnificent as we can imagine God’s mind and heart to be, they are larger still.

For God knows us and is present with us wherever we go. The Psalmist writes, “I can never be lost to your spirit. I can never get away from God’s presence” (Psalm 139:7-10).

And what a gift that presence is. Though we will never have all the answers, we do know the one who does. God is present, loving, and caring. Let us seek our true peace in the presence of Almighty God, who knows us better than we know ourselves

GOD'S FAITHFULNESS CONTINUES TO GUIDE THE STEWARDS OF THE LITTLE CHAPEL

Colin Campbell, our church's founder, passed away in 1883 from a heart attack he suffered during a Sunday service in the new chapel. His wife, Caroline, continued her love and support for the chapel until her death in 1900.Their youngest daughter Tina (tie-nah) kept the summer services going, along with her brother Forrest and her sister Jessie. Jessie played the organ, Forrest ferried the guests to the chapel, and Tina would boat from the island with the communion elements, stopping along the shore to pick water lilies to drape on the chapel's altar.

Next Up: The Summer Chapel Becomes a Year-Round Church

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

Click here for Order of Worship

Join us this Sunday as Pastor Rich brings us the message, Talitha Koum.

Scriptures:

Gospel Lesson: Mark 5:21-34 & Mark 5:35 35-43

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.

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Pray for these people on our Prayer List: Bev Ayres, Mary Bahr-Jones, Marion Benedict, Dennis Burton, Nancy Burton, Nancy Carter, Vangie Chase, Ellen Coffman, Tom Conrad, Judy Daulton, Ann DeMarco, Eileen Fisher, Dorothy Friedl, Tom Gribbell, Steve Hauser, Jim Horner, Herbert Jarvie, Diane Kennedy, Lee Knoblock, 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.

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.

June - On Saturday, June 15th we visited the Underground Railroad Living Museum located in the historic First Congregational Church of Detroit. It was an experience! We had 39 attendees.

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. All the tickets have been sold but I have started a waiting list should anyone have to back out. The current plan is to meet in our church parking lot between 10:30-10:45 and depart for the game at 11:00 am. I’m still finalizing transportation. Stay tuned for information.

August – No field trip is planned for August since Christy and I will be in Scotland for most of the month.

September – Not finalized yet. Stay tuned!

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

Volunteers are needed now and on July 21 to help prepare for and help run the 150th celebration events. Below is a list of specific ways you can get involved. Email christyforhan@ameritech.net with your interest and availability. Be as specific as possible, so we can connect you with the right steering committee member. Thank you!

• Call friends of the congregation to invite them to the celebration. Gary Forhan will coordinate with you.
• Assist Building and Grounds to paint the cupboards in HH kitchen (begin 6/20/24)
• Set up tables, chairs, tents outside on the lawn on Saturday, July 20 or early on Sunday
• Work with Linda Eldridge and Ginger Hannenburg to plan the lunch on July 21
• Bake cookies or make a side dish for the light lunch on July 21
• Dip ice cream with Gary Forhan on July 21
• Help ring the church bell during the service on July 21
• Clean up the lunch and ice cream after the event on July 21
• Plan yard games to entertain young ones during the ice cream social
• Stay for Katie Cangany’s presentation around 12:30pm on July 21

2024 WOMEN'S SUMMER BIBLE STUDY

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

Myths about angels are everywhere. Many of our ideas about angels come from the media, which are more interested in ratings than truth. It's important for Christians to understand what angels really are.

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. Focusing on practical application, Dr. Graham separates fact from fiction and demonstrates that the main role of angels isn't to draw attention to themselves, but to point us toward Christ.

This 8-week study includes both personal daily assignments and weekly group discussions. "Angel" books will be available at our first class.

--- Any questions or to sign up, call Bonnie Horner at 248-880-2327 or email bnnhrn@yahoo.com.

Mark your calendar now. Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your relationship

with God by learning about angels. Come and bring friends and neighbors.

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)

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. They are also need of TOOTHPASTE. 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!

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 (kelly.olccp@gmail.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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