Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ

From July 26-August 2, 20 youth and five adults traveled to Bay St. Louis, MS for a week long work camp.  For more pictures from this trip, visit our photo gallery.

Preached by Tammy Martens on June 8, 2008
Text: Mark 10:13-16

In A. A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh book, one of the chapters I love to read is “Pooh Goes Visiting and Gets Into a Tight Place.” The chapter begins with Pooh walking through the forest one day and he stumbles upon Rabbit’s Home which is a Hole in a Tree. Pooh pushes himself through the very tight hole and makes it into Rabbit’s house. After a good meal of honey, condensed milk and bread, Pooh starts to leave. But as Pooh tries to push himself out of the hole in Rabbit’s Tree, he gets stuck, very stuck.Rabbit is not able to push Pooh out so he runs to get Christopher Robin. Continue Reading »

Our new drums from Ghana have arrived! Through the gracious friendship of Nani Agbeli with a drum maker in Ghana, we have been able to purchase 18 newly made drums! We look forward to using them in a variety of ways!

Don’t forget to sign up for our July 22nd African Drumming workshop led by Nani Agbeli from 7-:8:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Reservations are required. The cost is $10. RVSP to office@orucc.org or 271-7212.

We did it! We filled 50 shifts at Bratfest this past weekend! Good work, everyone. Once the grease has settled, Sentry should be sending a check for about $1100 to go to support our trip. I know there were a few of you who got there and were not on the volunteer list. Don’t worry, I will let Sentry know of your shifts/hours. I’m sure they will honor your time.
I really appreciate your commitment to this event. It’s an easy way to earn money and can actually be a little bit of fun, too.

Thanks,

Tammy Martens

Preached by Winton Boyd on May 18, 2008 (Confirmation Sunday)

Isaiah 58:9-14

There is both joy and sadness that this year is ending. Since September, we have met as a group – mentors and students. Continue Reading »