Last Spring, Pastor Mark taught us about the practice of an agape feast in the early church. This was a fellowship meal, a communal meal that often accompanied the sacramental communion meal. And all of this is done in remembrance of Jesus
Through the summer we have intentionally extended our Communion Sunday mornings to include a communal meal. And those picnic meals have been a delight! We have laughed together, we have met new folks, we have watched all our children run and play, and we have feasted.
As we move into a season predicating indoor celebrations of the community we share, we would like to encourage you to invite someone home for lunch, or out for lunch, or a walk in the woods. This Sunday as we remember Christ in our communion meal, are you ready to extend the celebration? How will you fellowship with other believers this Sunday afternoon?
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"Safe Church Ministry equips congregations in abuse awareness, prevention, and response. It helps build communities where the value of each person is honored; where people are free to worship and grow free from abuse; and where abuse has occurred, the response is compassion and justice that foster healing." - www.crcna.org/safechurch
This Sunday, October 14th, the second offering will be in support of the Safe Church Fund for Classis PNW.
If you would like more information about Safe Church Ministry or being part of OCRC's safe church team, please email [email protected]
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Operation Christmas Child Shoe box season is here. Boxes filled with gifts are given to children in desperate situations around the world through the Samaritan’s Purse organization. Our GEMS and Cadets will be packing boxes on November 4 and are seeking donations of shoe boxes, school supplies, toiletries, toys, stuffed animals & clothes for ages 2-14. See the display in the fellowship hall or Darlene Soost for more details.
10/14-11/4: collecting donations
11/7: GEMS & Cadets packing party
11/18: Packed boxes due
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