Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ

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Preached by Winton Boyd on November 23, 2008

These blessings come at the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, at the beginning of his Sermon on the Mount. They are the “opening slide” of his PowerPoint. They are the statement of purpose, the vision, the broad stroke. He utters these before he talks specifics about behaviors, gives instructions, before the idea of obedience or disobedience is introduced, before he tells stories like the Prodigal Son, Good Samaritan and workers in the field that we have read recently in worship. Continue Reading »

Throughout the first nine months of 2008, Four Explorer Teams worked to bring recommendations and ideas to the Leadership Team regarding the church’s future programming, leadership, and facility. The Leadership Team is excited to present a draft Next Generation Initiative proposal for congregational discussion and action. We encourage and invite all members to participate in one of the following opportunities for discussion on this exciting proposal to expand and improve our programming & facilities in order to strengthen and deepen our faith.

Click here for a copy of the Complete Next Generation Proposal (12-7-08)

December 14 at 9 a.m. – Second Presentation of proposal with discussion
January 4th at 9 a.m. – Discussion of proposal
January 4th at 11:15 – Discussion of proposal

*Additional discussion opportunities are being offered for each Ministry and the Over 55 group. If one of these opportunities for discussion does not work with you or your group in the church, please contact John Lemke for alternate plans.
January 25th – Congregational Action on Leadership Team proposal at Annual Meeting

Here are the full reports from each of the FOUR explorer Teams:

Spirituality Team Report

Spirituality 5 year grid

Faith in Action Report

Faith in Action 5 year grid

Children, Youth and Family Report

Children Youth and Family 5 year grid

Music Report with 5 year grid

Thanks to the 50 people who donated for Thanksgiving baskets for needy neighbors.  Your generosity is appreciated.  If you would still like to support the Southwest Resource  Center, please contact the church office.

All youth 7th-12th grade are invited to a “Grateful Gathering” the Sunday before Thanksgiving, November 23 at 9:00 a.m. We will meet downstairs in the youth group room, have lots of good treats, beverages, and write letters/cards to Joe and Joy who will move into their new house in Pass Christian, MS this month.

8:30-3:00 p.m. in the Friendship Hall

Support Fair Trade vendors locally and internationally through our Annual Fair Trade Sale. This event is over 20 years old, making ORUCC one of the first and longest lasting organizations to support Fair Trade!