Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ

Orchard Ridge joins other members of Bread for the World in calling for this urgent appeal

This week, hundreds of Bread members from around the country have gathered in Washington for The Gathering 2007. On Tuesday, they’ll walk the halls of Congress to let their representatives know that it’s time for a new farm bill!
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Jinsey Martinson
July 8, 1921-April 14, 2007
A memorial service for Jinsey was held on June 9, 2007

Ron Lahaie
April 3, 1949 – June 4, 2007
A memorial service for Ron was held on June 9, 2007

from the Ministry of Christian Witness and Service

You may wonder how the church decides who should receive the compassion offerings that are collected during Sunday worship services. You may also wonder whether there is a way to have input on which groups are considered.
Christian Witness and Service is the ministry that designates an organization to receive the compassion offering each month. We have recently prepared a flyer that describes the criteria we use in choosing recipient organizations; it also describes how you can let us know about an organization you think appropriate for consideration.
Flyers are available in the literature racks near both entrances. Look for the sunny yellow leaflets.

Preached by the Rev. Winton Boyd on June 3, 2007

Text: Galatians 5:1-5

Some of you know that last Thanksgiving, I was playing a friendly game of touch football with my extended family and neighbors, as we have done for 2-3 years. As with most family games, we are much better in our imaginations than we are in reality – and what we lack in talent, we make up for with noise, bluster, bragging, and even taunting. I should have known it was a mistake to try to defend a college age guy when he went out for a long and deep pass. I should not have been surprised when the uneven ground and my weak ankle met, nor by the fact that my ankle lost. Continue Reading »