Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ

A Boydseye View – February 24, 2010

I’ve noticed a lot of tears of late. In myself, in others, here at church, at the hospital, even around town. Tears in predictable places like memorial services when we remember with both joy and sadness the life of someone we loved. Or at the exchange of precious gifts at Christmas time or birthdays. Or in deep grief at tragedies like Haiti or senseless acts of violence on the news. But they also come at unpredictable times and places. Continue Reading »

Winter snows will melt, and the earth will awaken to new life possibilities as spring comes.  What needs to melt and flow gently into your past?  What are the shoots of new green life that will grow in you if you tend them?

Pastor Winton Boyd and the Green Team cordially invite you to a weekend retreat at beautiful Pilgrim Center April 10-11.  If you’re yearning for rest, renewal and re-creation, please join us for a time of spiritual refreshment.  We will enjoy time alone and time together, with God and each other in a beautiful natural spot.
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God is not unjust; and will not forget your work and the love you have shown as you have helped God’s people and continue to help them. We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Hebrews 6:10-12

Our SEEDS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION Campaign Chairpersons, Bob Ansheles, Mary Bucknell, Paul Hedges, Helene Nelson, & Meg Stevens are currently enlisting their Team Members who will be making the home visits with the families of our congregation. Continue Reading »

Do you know how difficult it is for a kindergartner to appreciate what it means to be 70 years old?
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LENT 2010

Testimonies of Faith (“To give witness and to remind” )

March 7:  Bearing witness in the face of misunderstanding (Luke 13:10-14)

March 14:  Balancing belief and unbelief, faith and doubt (Mark 9: 14-24)

March 21:  Bearing witness through the work of our hands & bodies

(John 12:1-8)

March 28:  (Palm Sunday – Creation joins us in giving praise (Luke 19:28-40)

HOLY WEEK

Good Friday, April 2, 7:00 p.m.  – Service of Tenebrae (Shadows)

Easter Sunday, April 4

6:30 a.m. Sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. at the farm of John and Lee Pray (7664 Tumbledown Trail, Verona, WI, 334-6058)

10a.m. worship in sanctuary – Giving Voice to our Faith Even When We are Afraid (John 20:1-18)

LENTEN DEVOTIONALS

Original devotionals tied to our theme (created by Barb Hummel) are available in the church lounge.  A copy can be emailed to you if you contact Winton Boyd at winton@orucc.org.